JP7017503B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, there are those configured to be able to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the suggestion effect is controlled to an advantageous state and a preparatory effect for notifying that the suggestion effect is executed before the suggestion effect is executed. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an effect of stocking (displaying) an arrow that changes the hold display around the hold display.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-131277

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the interest will be rather reduced by executing other effects during the execution of the effects that increase the degree of expectation.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably maintaining the interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to the advantageous state. Suggestion effect execution means that can execute suggestion effect (for example, hold display notice effect, timer effect, chance eye notice effect, etc.) and preparation for notifying that the suggestion effect will be executed before the suggestion effect is executed. It is provided with a preparatory effect executing means capable of executing an effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparation effect, a timer preparation effect, etc.), and the suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect (for example, a hold display advance notice effect) and the first suggestion effect. The preparatory effect includes a second suggestion effect (for example, a timer effect) different from the above, and the preparatory effect includes a first preparatory effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect) for notifying that the first suggestion effect is executed, and a second. The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed at the same time, including the second preparatory effect (for example, timer preparation effect) for notifying that the suggestion effect is executed, and the first preparatory effect and the first suggestion effect can be executed at the same time. The two preparation effects are restricted from being executed at the same time ( for example, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) and the timer preparation effect are not executed at the same time. See FIG. 9-7 (D)) . The 1-preparation effect includes a first first preparatory effect in which the first suggestion effect is executed after the effect, and a second first preparatory effect in which the first suggestion effect is not executed after the effect. When the effect is executed, the ratio of the second suggestion effect to be executed is higher than that when the second first preparatory effect is not executed .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the first preparation effect and the second preparation effect are executed for different periods (for example, after the execution of the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) is completed. , The timer preparation effect is executed. (See FIG. 9-7 (D)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the first suggestion effect has a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a first effect mode (blue), a second effect mode (green), and a third effect mode). (Red) and the like. It is executed by any one of FIGS. 9-3 (A), and the first preparatory effect is performed by a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a first effect mode (small effect) and a second effect mode). (Large effect), etc., which is executed by any one of (see FIG. 9-3 (B)), and is a feasible first suggestion effect depending on which effect mode the first preparatory effect is executed. The effect mode is different (for example, when the hold display notice preparation effect of the first effect mode is executed, the hold display notice effect is executed by any one of the first to third effect modes, and the second effect mode is executed. When the hold display notice preparation effect is executed, the hold display notice effect may be executed by any one of the second to third effects modes).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the suggestion effect can be executed without executing the corresponding preparatory effect (for example, when the hold display notice effect or the timer effect is executed). When it is decided, it may be decided that the hold display advance notice preparation effect or the timer preparation effect is not executed. See FIGS. 9-3 (B) and 9-4 (B)), whether the corresponding preparation effect was executed. Depending on whether or not it is executed, the ease of execution differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when the winning determination result is a big hit, it is determined to execute the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect. It is easy. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4, it is easy to determine that the timer effect is also executed. However, it may be determined not to execute the timer preparation effect. Then, the hold display advance notice preparation effect that does not correspond to the timer effect is determined. Is executed, the timer effect is more likely to be executed than when the hold display advance notice preparation effect is not executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the ratio of which effect mode suggestion effect is executed differs depending on whether or not the preparatory effect is executed (for example,). When the effect mode of the hold display notice effect or the timer preparation effect is determined to be the second effect mode, the ratio of determining to execute the hold display advance notice effect or the timer preparation effect as compared with the case where the first effect mode is determined. (See FIGS. 9-3 (B) and 9-4 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

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 a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 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 an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), (C). Is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the received command buffer at the time of a moving prize. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory view of display contents. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data holding area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the random value value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display pattern of the look-ahead notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect determination process in the rear variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. be. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect determination process in front variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided, and (B) is the figure showing the execution of the setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during front variable display in the case, (C) is the figure which shows the effect pattern of the character effect and the timer effect which is executed as the suggestion effect during front variable display. (D) is a figure which shows the jackpot expectation degree of a character effect and a timer effect, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the character effect, (B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the timer effect, and (C) shows the content of each effect pattern of the timer effect. It is a figure. It is a figure which shows the effect execution period in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the effect mode in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the execution decision ratio as the suggestion effect in front variable display of a character effect and a timer effect in a modification, and the execution expectation degree of a setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold memory display and the effect image in the modification. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion effect in the variable display of the normal reach, the non-reach without shortening, and the shortened non-reach in the modified example. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the look-ahead notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hold display notice effect decision table and hold display notice preparation effect decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the timer effect determination table and the timer advance notice preparation effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the chance eye notice production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pre-reading notice execution processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of execution timing of hold display advance notice effect (preparation effect) and timer effect (preparation effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the timer preparation effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a chance eye notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the chance eye notice execution possibility determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode of the hold display notice preparation effect and the chance eye notice effect.

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

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

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations 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. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, 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. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (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 variable display or variable.

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 only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect 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 variablely displayed. 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 each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are 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 hold storages. 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 in which a game ball is always kept 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 may be paid out and the second special figure game may 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 a predetermined position 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), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. 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 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

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

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or 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 that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming 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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting 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 grasped 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 for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)

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

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per-normal", 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 (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize 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 "big hit" and the 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 is "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 big hit 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 gaming 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 big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit 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 opening mode similar to 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 above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

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

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from 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. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change 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 in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was 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 reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction 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 a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the 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). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming 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 probable change 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 a 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 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) which 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 become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for 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 an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. 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 effects include, 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 definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the 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 all 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 "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed 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 stopped and displayed. 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 change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example"" is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces 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 (holding 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 of the big hit game state having the same aspect 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 current state is 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 probability state and the low probability 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 is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (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 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

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

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) 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, etc.) 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, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the 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 reserved 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 is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an 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 sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice 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 for executing 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. Consists of including 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 operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming 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 setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting 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). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

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 failure), 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 process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data 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, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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.

When 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 being changed, 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). Along 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, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it 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 enter 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 error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a 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 (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process 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 passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead determination, etc. is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number 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 missed 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. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. 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 figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode 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 variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

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

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. 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 big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making 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 jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process 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 corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable 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 process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening 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 return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large 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 of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets 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 side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). 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 made. 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 processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead 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, for example, the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. 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, the mode thereof, 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 the execution of 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 terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by 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 specifying 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 the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. Further, when the reception waiting time of the command has elapsed 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 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 process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. 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, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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

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 corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, 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 a 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 other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a 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 by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game 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 percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".
(Explanation of feature unit 153SG)

Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 153SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 153SG003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 153SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 153SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 153SG003 centering on the left side and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 153SG003a, and when the glass door frame 153SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 153SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the game machine frame 153SG003 and the glass can be opened by players other than the clerk. The door frame 153SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 153SG002L is a game area in which the (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 153SG002R is the left game area 153SG002L by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a game ball launched (right-handed) stronger than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 153SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 153SG002L, and a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged in the right game area 153SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 153SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 153SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 153SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 153SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

Further, a first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 153SG005U are set at two positions on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main substrate 11 in the feature portion 153SG of the present embodiment is housed in a substrate case 153SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the state. Further, the main board 11 has a lock switch 153SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch 153SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value, and an open sensor 153SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 153SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the set value change state in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ).

The setting switching main unit provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting changeover switch 153SG052, is housed in the board case 153SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting changeover switch 153SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 153SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 153SG201.

Since the board case 153SG201 having the lock switch 153SG051 and the setting changeover switch 153SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 153SG003 when the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is closed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 153SG003. Further, since the lock switch 153SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the store clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 153SG051. Further, the lock switch 153SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. Although the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, these may be shared by one key.

Further, a display monitor 153SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 153SG201. The display monitor 153SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 153SG201. That is, the display monitor 153SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 153SG201 when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is not opened, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 153SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment has a position. 1 First special symbol display device 153SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special figure, 2nd special symbol display device 153SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special figure, 1st reserved display capable of displaying 1st reserved storage number Instrument 153SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 153SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 153SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbol, normal figure hold indicator 153SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 153SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, and the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 153SG002R. A game information display unit 153SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 153SG that lights up, a probability change lamp 153SG that lights up in a probabilistic state, and a time saving lamp 153SG that lights up in a high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is off or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 153SG004A has a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is variablely displayed by two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. The result and derivation can be displayed.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 153SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed in the above and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 153SG004B may overlap.

In the first hold indicator 153SG025A and the second hold indicator 153SG025B, LEDs of four segments are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 153SG025A and second hold display 153SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In the unit 153SG, the light is turned off toward the left side).

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure holding storage and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It has become like. Therefore, for example, when there is one 1st special figure hold memory and 2 2nd special figure hold memories (only the LED at the left end of the 1st hold indicator 153SG025A is lit and the 2nd hold is on. (When the two LEDs on the left of the display 153SG25B are lit), the first special figure hold is held after the second special figure hold memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. A variable display based on memory is executed.

Further, the round display 153SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A, which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B, which is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C, which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which of the segments constituting the round display 153SG131 is lit differs depending on the type of jackpot.

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

The effect control board 12 in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment includes the first movable body 153SG321 and the second movable body 153SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position during variable display and the like. The origin detection sensor 153SG331 capable of detecting that the 1 movable body 153SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 153SG321 and the second movable body 153SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 153SG322. The origin detection sensor 153SG332 capable of detecting this is connected to the origin detection sensor 153SG332.

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 153SG in the present embodiment. 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 "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

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

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

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

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

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening opening notification command for notifying 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 large winning opening that notifies that the period during which the large 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-determined result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation, etc.) as the winning determination result. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

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

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

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

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the feature unit 153SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the super reach fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are shown. Is set shorter than. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed is In that case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

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

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are referred to as, for example, a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after determining first, only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variations. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determining the pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern, but the present invention illustrates this. The variation content (effect content) may be different even if the variation pattern is the same, depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 that is out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. If the set value is 3 as the fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach off, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make the fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-11, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), and FIG. In addition to the big hit type judgment table (for the first special symbol) shown in -8 (A) and the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table and the small hit It includes a variation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Probability to be determined (in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and set. Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1 / when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the determination value becomes high.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the multiplying factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different (for example, setting). If the value is 1, the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is The magnification is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the multiplying factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is set to be constant (for example, 5 times). May be good.

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

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

It should be noted that the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit gaming state may be different depending on the set value. Further, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state by setting the special map display result as a "small hit" according to the variable special map is different. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special map display result as a "small hit" may be the same probability regardless of the variable special map.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

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

That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

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

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

Next, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

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

That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probable change state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

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

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

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

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

That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

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

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

Next, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

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

That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probable change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the big hit judgment values are not in the common numerical range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

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

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

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are set based on the hit determination value 1020. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of is set as the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the continuous numerical range of 1 is based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value (common). The variable display result is judged by using the judgment value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value.

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

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

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to make A to big hit C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 153SG004A or the second special symbol display device 153SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 setting values of 1 to 6 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

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

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

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the game shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) for shifting to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

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

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Figure Ends when the game is in a big hit game state before the game is executed.

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

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2. There may be less than one type, or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , The jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited to this. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) and 8-10 (B), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is a jackpot variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the jackpot type is jackpot A. The jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is for jackpot B and jackpot C is prepared in advance, and these jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables (big hit) are prepared in advance. The fluctuation pattern judgment table for (for A) and the jackpot (for jackpot B and jackpot C) includes the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), 1 to 400 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are normal reach jackpot variation patterns (PB1). -1) is assigned, 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). Assigned.

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), 1 to 200 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are fluctuations in the normal reach jackpot. It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-). It is assigned to 3).

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is the determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the variation pattern of small hits from 0 to 997 in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the small hit is 2 or more. The fluctuation pattern of may be provided.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), in the deviation pattern determination table A (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 1 or less), 1 to 450 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α out-of-reach. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) out of reach α and the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β is assigned as the determination value. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), in the deviation pattern determination table B (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total pending storage numbers), 1 to 997 of the determination value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are out of super reach α. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total reserved storage number of 5 to 8, a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a supermarket. A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) out of reach α and the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β is assigned as the determination value. Has been done.

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (C), in the deviation pattern determination table C (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 5 or more), 1 to 550 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α out-of-reach. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (D), in the deviation pattern determination table D (for high base medium use), 1 to 550 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are non-reach deviation variations. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2). 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

As described above, when the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the ratio for determining the super reach variation pattern. When the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, 701 to 900 of the determination values are the deviation patterns of the super reach α, and 901 to 997 are the deviations of the super reach β, regardless of the variation pattern determination table. If the variable display results are assigned to each variation pattern, that is, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the variation pattern of the super reach is determined at a common determination ratio, so that the variable display based on the variation pattern of the super reach is not executed. It is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β deviation are completely the same between the set values as the variation pattern for the deviation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β deviation are between each set value. May differ by a small margin (for example, about 1%).

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is out of order, the determination ratios of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and the fluctuation of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same. Only the pattern determination ratios may be the same.

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

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C), variations are made using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages. Although the embodiment for determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved storage number in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first is the first. A variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for loss depending on the number of reserved storages of the special symbol and the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed).

Further, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute the reach effect for each determined fluctuation pattern and which reach effect is to be executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special figure variation time of the variation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach effect is executed. You may decide whether to do it by lottery.

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

Next, the display of the display monitor 153SG029 in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the display monitor 153SG029 includes a first display unit 153SG029A, a second display unit 153SG029B, a third display unit 153SG029C, and a fourth display unit 153SG029D. The first display unit 153SG029A to the fifth display unit 153SG29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 153SG029A to the fifth display unit 153SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 153SG029 in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-tested area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 at the time of the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (B) and 8-12 (C), the display monitor 153SG029 has a base value calculated in a normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 ball in all game states. Base L (real-time value during measurement), base 1 which is a base value calculated in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) for each out 6000 balls in the first out 6000 ball in all game states, and base 1 in all game states. Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the third out 6000 balls in the all-game state. It is possible to display the base 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 as a percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 153SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "bL." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 153SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display unit 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 153SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display unit 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b2." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 153SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 153SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display unit 153SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b3." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 153SG029C and the fourth display unit 153SG029D.

In the display monitor 153SG029 of the present embodiment, the control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, the main board 11 executes control to switch the display of the display monitor 153SG029 in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3 at 5-second intervals. The display color of each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. When it is "2", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4". When it is "5", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 153SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. Therefore, the clerk of the game hall can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 153SG029 without executing the setting value change process described later by the CPU 103. ing.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2 has an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, for effect control as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A). A data holding area 153SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 153SG190 shown in FIG. 8-13 (A) includes an effect control flag setting unit 153SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 153SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 153SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194. I have.

The effect control flag setting unit 153SG191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 153SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 153SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 153SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 153SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the data constituting the start winning command buffer 153SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 153SG194. In the start winning command receive command buffer 153SG194A, the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure reserved storage is stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display are provided. Further, the start winning command buffer 153SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage. A storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display is provided. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category designation Four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer 153SG194A are the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately is secured in association with the hold storage number notification command.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed as variable. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative pattern fluctuation stop processing executed when the process is finished.

Further, in the start winning command buffer 153SG194A in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display in the pre-reading notice setting process (FIG. 8-18) described later is provided. The storage area of the hold display flag in which is set is secured for each storage area (entry).

In the hold display flag, "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when the execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the pre-reading notice setting process described later. As a result, when the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, and the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined. Is "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star (star)) corresponding to the display pattern of the hold storage display of a special mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. By setting "3" (blue camera) or "4" (red camera) corresponding to the display pattern of the hold memory display in a special mode (for example, a blue or red camera), it is usually set. The hold storage display in a mode different from the display mode of is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, and there is a possibility that the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display will be a big hit. It is foretold that there is a high possibility of reaching and a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is likely to be executed.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 153SG194A. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 153SG194A. go. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) is an entry (buffer) corresponding to the hold storage of the variation display that ended immediately before each time the variation display of the decorative symbol is started. The entry stored in the number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2") is deleted. The storage contents of the entries stored in the entry corresponding to -1 ”) and the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed in the stored state shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number is deleted. Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". Each command that has been shifted and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variablely displayed at that time.

Next, the game control main process in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (153SGSa001). Then, the necessary initial settings are made (153SGSa002). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (153SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (153SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (153SGSa003; Y, 153SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (153SGSa005).

If the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (153SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSa017, and if the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (153SGSa005; Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value change processing described later was being executed before the power failure (the power failure occurred during the execution of the setting value change processing) is set. (153SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (153SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 153SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (153SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (153SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (153SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set to proceed to 153SGSa011 (153SGSa010), and when the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa008; N), 153SGSa010 is executed without executing 153SGSa010. move on.

In 153SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011). When the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa012). When the release sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 153SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame 153SG003 open (153SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is (153SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (153SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 153SGSa013d, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (153SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d.

In the set value change process (153SGSa013b), the CPU 103 first displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 153SG029. Next, every time the setting changeover switch 153SG052 is operated, the setting value is updated and displayed on the display monitor 153SG029. Then, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 153SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 based on the fact that the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off, and the setting value newly updated and stored in the RAM 102 can be specified. The command is output to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in the set value confirmation process (153SGSa013c), the CPU 103 displays the set value currently set on the display monitor 153SG029. Then, the display of the set value on the display monitor 153SG029 may be terminated based on the fact that the lock switch 153SG051 is turned off.

When the lock switch 153SG051 is OFF (153SGSa011; N) or the release sensor is OFF (153SGSa012; N) in 153SGSa011, the process proceeds to 153SGSa013d without executing the processes of 153SGSa013a to 153SGSa013c.

In 153SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared (whether or not the RAM clear process (153SGSa009) is executed) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (the RAM clear process (153SGSa009) is executed). 153SGSa013d). When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 153SGsa014. When the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e) is performed. Proceed to 153SGSa014 without executing.

In the RAM clear process (153SGSa013e), the CPU 103 executes a process of setting "00H" to all addresses except the address where the set value is stored and the address where the RAM clear flag is stored (set). .. That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGSa001 to 153SGSa013e and 153SGSa017 to 153SGSa021 described later, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 102, the address in which the set value is stored and the RAM clear flag are stored. It is designed to clear the contents of all addresses except the dress you are wearing.

In 153SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set again (153SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (153SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 153SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (153SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Performs recovery processing to return to the state of (153SGSa015).

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 being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, the CPU 103 transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 153SGSa028. (153SGSa016).

Further, in 153SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (153SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (153SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018) and whether or not the release sensor 153SG090 is ON (153SGSa019).

When the lock switch 153SG051 is ON (153SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 153SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the game machine frame 153SG003 is opened and the lock switch 153SG051 is turned on, the pachinko game is operated while operating the clear switch. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (153SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (153SGSa021). Then, the above-mentioned processes of 153SGSa009 to 153SGSa016 are executed.

If the clear switch is OFF (153SGSa017; N), the lock switch 153SG051 is OFF (153SGSa018; N), and the release sensor 153SG090 is OFF (153SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 153SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (153SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (153SGsa023), and the cold start notification is started by starting blinking of all the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029. (153SGSa024).

After executing 153SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (153SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (153SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (153SGsa026; N), the processes of 153SGsa025 and 153SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (153SGsa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 153SG029. Ends blinking (153SGSa027) and proceeds to 153SGSa028.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, an example is exemplified in which all the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 may be blinked at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 153SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in the 153SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (153SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and the game control microcomputer 100 is interrupted periodically at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (153SGSa029) and allow interrupts (153SGSa030). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

Further, in the 153SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error) and that the CPU 103 recovers from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (153SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution wait timer is set (153SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (153SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (153SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer is not timer-out (153SGSa034; N), the processes of 153SGsa033 and 153SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer is timer-out (153SGSa034; Y), a setting value error error occurs. 1st display unit 153SG029A, 2nd display unit 153SG029B, 3rd display unit 153SG029C, 4th display unit 153SG029D "E." is displayed in each of the above (153SGSa035).

Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B (153SGSa036), and plays a game via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a field management computer, and the process proceeds to 153SGSa032 (153SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 153SGsa032 to 153SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of the clerk of the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 153SG029. , The first special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment has the display monitor 153SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 153SG004A and the second special symbol display device 153SG004B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-14, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 153SGSa008 (153SGSa008; Y) or the set value is being changed in 153SGSa021. The embodiment in which the RAM clearing process (153SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the RAM clearing process is not limited thereto. Is not when it is determined in 153SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (153SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 153SGSa021 but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 153SGSa014 (153SGSa014). It may be executed in Y).

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing a start winning determination process (S101) executed by the CPU 103 in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting port switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (153SGS101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (153SGS101; Y), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (153SGS101; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is "4") (153SGS102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in 153SGS102 (153SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "1" (153SGS103). ).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in 153SGS101 (153SGS101; N) or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in 153SGS102 (153SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (153SGS104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (153SGS104; Y), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (153SGS104; Y). For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number (153SGS105). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in 153SGS105 (153SGS105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to "2" (153SGS106). ).

After executing any of the processes of 153SGS103 and 153SGS106, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the storage value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (153SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (153SGS108). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown), may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the processing of 153SGS108, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit (not shown). Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the purpose and the random number value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (153SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (153SGS110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown), while when the start port buffer value is "2". , Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown).

Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit", and further, the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of big hit when it is called "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of 153SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random value values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display time.

Following the processing of the 153SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (153SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to send the first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 can be used. The setting for sending the second start opening prize designation command is made. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the processing of 153SGS111, the winning random number value determination processing is executed (153SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (153SGS113). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of 153SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (153SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (Y at 153 SGS 114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (153 SGS 115), and then the process proceeds to 153 SGS 104. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (N in 153SGS114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and then the start winning process is performed. finish. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect a valid start prize for the game ball at the same time, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 8-16 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the 153 SGS 112 of FIG. 8-15 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set by the special symbol normal process (S110 in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit", and whether or not to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), the determination of the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination processing of the 153SGS112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, whether or not it is determined that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Determines whether or not is in a predetermined display mode accompanied by super reach. As a result, it is determined whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, at the start of the variable display. It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the variable display mode of which category, and based on this judgment result. Then, as will be described later, the hold display advance notice effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), the CPU 103 first checks, for example, the states of the time saving flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown), and the like. The current gaming state in the gaming machine 1 is specified (153SGS121). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is on, specifies that it is in the time saving state when the probabilistic flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to specify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of 153SGS121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 is selected and set (153SGS122). At this time, the CPU 103 sets the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) if the start port buffer value is 1, and FIG. 8-7 if the start port buffer value is 2. The display result determination table for the second special figure shown in (B) may be set.

After that, the special figure extracted by 153SGS109 of FIG. 8-15 with reference to the numerical range of the jackpot (the jackpot determination range) according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the set display result determination table. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is within the jackpot determination range (153SGS123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result determination table selected by the processing of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing them one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the big hit judgment range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit judgment range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit".

When it is determined by the 153SGS123 that the jackpot is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is not a jackpot at the time of variable display (153SGS123; N), it is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the set display result determination table. The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by 153SGS109 in FIG. 8-15 is obtained by referring to the numerical range of the small hit (determination range of the small hit) according to the set value. It is determined whether or not it is within the small hit determination range (153SGS124). In the small hit judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of 153SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each judgment value. It suffices if it can be determined whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing with and one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the small hit judgment range, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the small hit judgment range. It suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the small hit determination range by comparing with. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "small hit".

When it is determined by the 153SGS124 that it is not within the small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit does not occur at the time of variable display (153SGS124; N), the variable display result becomes "missing". The transmission setting of the symbol designation command is executed (153SGS125), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (153SGS126). If the time reduction flag is not set (153SGS126; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is selected and set (153SGS127), and if the time reduction flag is set (153SGS126; Y), the deviation pattern is changed. The determination table D is selected and set (153SGSS128).

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), the deviation pattern determination table A is an deviation variation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (D), the deviation pattern determination table D is an deviation variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time saving control is executed. be.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, in addition to the deviation pattern determination table A and the deviation pattern determination table D, the deviation used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. The variation pattern determination table B for deviation and the variation pattern determination table C for deviation used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance, but as shown in FIG. 8-11, these deviations are present. Of the fluctuation pattern judgment tables A to C for use, in the fluctuation pattern judgment table A for deviation, a value from 0 to 450 within the range that the random number value MR3 for judgment of the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern. In the deviation pattern determination tables B and C, a value exceeding 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern within the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take. On the other hand, in the deviation pattern determination tables A to C, values from 701 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach within the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take.

Therefore, in the 153SGS132 described later, by determining the variation pattern (variation category) using the deviation pattern determination table A, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always performed even if the reserved storage number changes after the determination. Since it is a non-reach or super reach variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made by using the deviation pattern determination table A.

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), when it is determined by the 153SGS123 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot at the time of variable display (153SGS123; Y), the jackpot type determination is performed. The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 for (153SGS130). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data that constitutes the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

Further, the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the jackpot type determined in the 153SGS130 is executed (153SG131), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern to any one of a plurality. Set (153SG132).

Further, when it is determined by the 153SGS124 that the small hit is within the small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the small hit is obtained at the time of variable display (153SGS124; Y), a symbol designation command according to the small hit type is transmitted. Execute the setting (153SG129).

After executing any of the processing of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, 153SGS132, the numerical data showing the fluctuation pattern judgment table set in the processing of 153SGS127, 153SGS128, 153SGS129, 153SGS132 and the random number value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern judgment. Is used to determine the variation category according to the range of determination values including the random number value MR3 (153SGS133). In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), when at least the variable display result is “missing”, the “non-reach” is common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Variable categories that are variable display modes, variable categories that are variable display modes of "super reach", and "others" that are variable display modes other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach and small hits). It suffices if a variable category is provided and it can be determined whether or not such a variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 153SGS132 to the effect control board 12 (153SGS134), the random number value determination processing at the time of winning is terminated.

FIG. 8-17 is a part of the flowchart of the effect control process process (S76) in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment. In the effect control process process in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, after the pre-reading notice setting process (S161) shown in FIG. 7 is executed, the display is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U. Any one of S170 to S177 shown in FIG. 7 after executing the hold display update process for updating the display mode and the number of displayed hold storage displays according to the start winning command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13 (B). It is designed to execute the processing of.

FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead notice setting process (S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8-17. In the read-ahead notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents of the start winning command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) (153SGS241), and there is an entry in which the hold display flag is not set. Whether or not it is determined (153SGS242). If there is no entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the read-ahead notice setting process is terminated. If there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4. It is determined whether or not there is an entry set (153SGS243).

If there is already an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is set to any of 1 to 4, that is, if the hold display notice effect has already been executed, the hold display flag is set in the entry (153SGS242). Set the hold display flag of the entry determined not to be) to "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect (that is, it is decided to display the hold storage display corresponding to the entry with "○"). The pre-reading notice setting process is terminated (153SGS251). As will be described later, the case where there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to any of 1 to 4 is the case where the hold display notice effect has already been executed. That is, in the process of 153SGS243, if the hold display notice effect has already been executed, the execution of the new hold display notice effect is restricted.

If there is no entry set in any of the values 1 to 4 of the hold display flag in the 153SGS243, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the entry (the entry in which the hold display flag is not set in the 153SGS242). ) Is determined whether or not the symbol designation command indicates a big hit (153SGS244). When the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a jackpot, the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (153SGS245), and is extracted from, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193. By referring to the big hit hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect and the jackpot type specified in 153SGS245, the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the hold display The display pattern when the advance notice effect is executed is determined (153SGS246).

In 153SG246, for example, whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), the presence / absence of the hold display advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are different depending on the jackpot type specified in the processing of 153SGS245.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, four types of display patterns (notice types) of the hold display notice effect are provided: display pattern α, display pattern β, display pattern γ, and display pattern δ. Of these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U in a white star shape (☆). When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the hold storage display is displayed on the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U by the blue camera, and the hold display is displayed. When the display pattern of the advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern δ, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U by the red camera. When it is determined not to execute the hold display notice effect, the hold storage display is displayed in a white circle (◯) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), when the jackpot type is jackpot A (non-probability variable jackpot), non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 55%. It is decided to execute the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 20%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 10%. Is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 10%. If the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variable jackpot), it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect at a rate of 5%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 20%. Execution is decided, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 55%, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 10%, and execution is decided at a rate of 10%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined.

Returning to 153SGS244, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation category from the variation category specification command of the entry (153SGS248) when the symbol designation command of the entry is a miss or a small hit, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect control. Refer to the small hit / missed hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) based on the numerical data showing the random number value for the hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the counter setting unit 153SG193 and the big hit type specified in 153SGS249. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the display pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variable category is non-reach, the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is decided at a rate of 5%, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 0%, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 0%. The execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, if the variable display result is off or small hit and the variable category is other (normal reach off or small hit), it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 75%, and 20%. The execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is decided by the ratio, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided by the ratio of 5%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided by the ratio. The execution of the effect is determined, and the execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the variable display result is out of order and the variable category is super reach, it is decided that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 55%, and the hold display notice effect in the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. Execution is decided, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern β is decided at a rate of 10%, execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern γ is decided at a rate of 5%, and execution is decided at a rate of 5%. Execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (A) and 8-19 (B), in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed, the hold display notice effect is not executed. In addition to being controlled to the jackpot game state at a higher rate than when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α. The jackpot type is set to be jackpot B or jackpot C (probability variable jackpot) at a high rate. With such a setting, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is compared with the case where the display pattern α is displayed. Is a probable big hit, and the player's expectation that it will be a probable big hit can be increased.

Since the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are display patterns that suggest the execution of the setting suggestion effect described later, the degree of expectation that the display pattern α and the display pattern β are controlled to the big hit game state (big hit expectation). Is not set to be high, and the degree of expectation (probability variable big hit expectation) that the big hit type is big hit B or big hit C is the same.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is a big hit are the fluctuation patterns of normal reach and super reach, and as shown in FIG. 8-19, the display pattern γ and The case where the display pattern δ is determined is the case where the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is out of order and the variable category is super reach. That is, it is also suggested that the hold storage display of the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (a mode of a blue or red camera) is a variable display of super reach that can execute the setting suggestion effect described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the fluctuation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the super reach. The hold storage display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera.

Returning to FIG. 8-18, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the hold display advance notice effect is determined after the process of the 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 is executed (153SGS250). If it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect, the hold display flag of the entry is set to a value (any of 1 to 4) corresponding to the display pattern determined by the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 and read ahead. The notice setting process is terminated (153SGS247). If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect, the hold display flag of the entry is set to "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect, and the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated (). 153SGS251).

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is set (153SGS271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (153SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer (not shown) are set. Various command data and various flags stored in association with each other (that is, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first special symbol being variably displayed) in the first to fourth first special figure hold storage. The corresponding command data and various flags) are shifted upward by one buffer number (153SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

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

Further, when the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 153SGS271 (153SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (153SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273; Y), the figure is shown. No start The various command data and various flags (that is, variable display is being displayed) stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of winning. Various command data and various flags corresponding to the second special symbol (various command data and various flags corresponding to the first to fourth second special figure hold storage) are shifted higher by one buffer number. (153SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

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

After executing the 153SGS272 or 153SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (153SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (153SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the stopped symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In the feature unit 153SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the aligned decorative symbols (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", "" are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot C, a combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol) in which the three symbols are aligned with "7" is determined as the stop symbol. do. In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the chance eye indicating that it is a small hit as a stop symbol (third symbol is under a specific rule). It is determined from "334", "556", "778", etc.) which are not uniform in the above. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the loss, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. Determine (missing symbol).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (153SGS277). If the variation pattern of the variable display is not the variation pattern of the super reach, the process proceeds to 153SGS285, and if the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of the super reach, the suggestion effect during the rear variable display during the reach effect of the variable display. Is executed (153SGS278), which determines whether or not to execute the rear variable display and which effect is to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect (153SGS278). That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGS277 to 153SG278, the rear variable display suggestion effect (big hit suggestion effect or setting suggestion effect) is a variable pattern of the super reach variation with a long special figure variation time. It can be executed only in the display, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach or non-reach fluctuation pattern with a short special figure fluctuation time.

In the variable display of the super reach in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-28, the variable display result becomes a big hit as a suggestion effect during the front variable display from the start timing of the variable display. It is possible to execute a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or a timer effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit and a period until the execution start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. , A setting that suggests a jackpot suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit or a setting value that is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display during the reach effect that is the latter half of the variable display. It is possible to carry out suggestive effects. That is, the process of 153SGS278 is a process of determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect during the rear variable display and whether to execute the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect during the reach effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. ..

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect (either the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect) is determined in the process of the 153SGS278 (153SGS279). If it is decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 153SGS278, the process proceeds to 153SGS285. The front variable display suggestion effect determination process for determining whether to execute the character effect or the timer effect as the variable display suggestion effect is executed (153SGS280). That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is not determined unless the execution of the rear variable display effect is determined, that is, the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed. In the variable display of reach and normal reach, the timer effect and the character effect are not executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display (153SGS281). When it is decided to execute the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the period until the start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display on the timer for waiting for the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A)). Set the value according to (5 seconds after the start of the reach effect) and proceed to 153SG285 (153SGS282). During variable display at the rear of the timer, the period until the start of the suggestion effect (as shown in FIG. 8-28 (B), a value corresponding to the effect pattern of the timer effect (specifically, the effect pattern of the timer effect is the effect for 25 seconds). If the period is pattern TS-1, 5 seconds after the start of the reach effect, and if the timer effect pattern is the pattern TS-2, which is the effect period of 30 seconds, 10 seconds after the start of the reach effect). ) To proceed to 153SGS285 (153SGS283).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the fluctuation pattern in the 153SGS285. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (153SGS286).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (153SGS287). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 153SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (153SGS288). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (153SGS289). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (153SGS290).

FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart showing a suggestion effect determination process (153SGS278) during the rear variable display in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning reception command buffer 153SG194A shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) and has a hold display flag corresponding to the variable display. Specify the value of (153SGS301). In this process, when the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the "1-0" entry of the start winning command buffer 153SG194A is specified, and the second variable is performed. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry of "2-0" in the start winning command buffer 153SG194A may be specified.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect based on the value of the hold display flag specified in the 153SGS 301 (153SG302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "0", that is, the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% decided not to execute the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, 10% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and 0% decided to execute the rear part. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display Determines to execute the suggestion effect. Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "1" or "2", that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white rectangle or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. If so, 50% of the time it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, 50% of the time it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and 0% of the time. Set as a suggestion effect during variable display at the rear Determines to execute the suggestion effect.

Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "3", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 35% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 35% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect. Then, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "4", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is 0. %% Decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect, 30% decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, and 70% decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect. Decide to execute the setting suggestion effect.

That is, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display, the hold display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a high rate. Further, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"), the hold display flag value is "3" or "4"). It is higher than the case where the hold memory display is displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). It was set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display was determined by the ratio, and the hold memory display was displayed as a white square or a star as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than in the case. The execution of the suggestion effect is determined.

Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "3" or "4"). Then, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. The camera is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined at a higher rate than when it is displayed, and the hold memory display is a blue camera as a hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than the case where it is displayed in.

From the above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in a quadrangle or a star shape as a hold display notice effect for the variable display, it is a suggestion effect during the rear variable display. While it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. In that case, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, if the hold storage display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect is higher than the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the game is further played. It is possible to draw people's attention.

Returning to FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is determined in the process of the 153SGS 302 (153SGS303). If it is decided not to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of the 153SGS 302, the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect in the 153SGS 302 process, further. , 153SGS302 determines whether or not the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the process of 153SGS302 (153SGS304).

When it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect in the processing of 153SGS302, the effect pattern of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable display suggestion effect determination process is performed. Finish (153SGS305).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the processing of the 153 SGS 305, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), a total of three effect patterns from the pattern AS-1 to the pattern AS-3 are provided. Among these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) suggesting that the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is a pattern AS-2. It is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit is higher than that of the pattern AS-1, and in the pattern AS-3, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit is the highest. It is a production pattern (big hit expectation: high) that suggests that it is high.

Then, in the above-mentioned processing of 153SGS305, as shown in FIG. 8-23, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the big hit suggestion effect is changed to the pattern AS-1 at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be pattern AS-2 at a rate of 30%, and it is determined to be pattern AS-3 at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the processing of the 153SGS 302, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets a value (pachinko gaming machine 1) from the set value designation command received from the CPU 103. (Set value set in) is specified (153SGS306). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified set value, and ends the suggestion effect determination process during the rear variable display (153SGS307).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the 153 SG 307, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (B), a total of five patterns from the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to SS-5, pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and pattern SS-2 has an even number of set values (for example, 1, 3, 5). For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility of 2, 4, 6), and the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5) closer to the odd number. Suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

The patterns SS-1 and SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), and therefore, any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is said that the degree of expectation is low, and for pattern SS-3 and pattern SS-4, the set value 5 is determined by a high ratio when the set value is either 5 or 6. It is said that the expectation that it is 6 is high.

In the feature unit 153SG, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 may be set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 may be set as high settings. Then, the setting values 1 and 2 may be set to a low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set to an intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set to a high setting to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

In the process of the above-mentioned 153SGS307, as shown in FIG. 8-24, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern at a ratio of 60% to the pattern SS-. Determined to be 1, pattern SS-2 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6%, and pattern at a rate of 0%. Decide on SS-5. If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, and 6 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 9%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and 20 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 10%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%.

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, and pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 50%, and 10 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 20%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and 30 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 20%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and 15 It is determined to be pattern SS-3 at a rate of%, it is determined to be pattern SS-4 at a rate of 30%, and it is determined to be pattern SS-5 at a rate of 5%.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG, it is suggested that the set value is one of 1 to 4 by executing the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the set value suggestion is made. It is suggested that the set value is 5 or 6 by executing the effect in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is confirmed that the set value is 6.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing a suggestion effect determination process (153SGS280) during the front variable display executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-20. In the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display shown in FIG. 8-25, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (153SGS311). Further, it is determined whether or not the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display (153SGS312).

If the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the presence / absence of the execution of the front variable display suggestion effect and the suggestion during the front variable display based on the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as an effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS313). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 40%, and the rate is 30%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 30%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, 70% decides not to execute the front variable display suggestion effect, and 25% decides to execute the character effect as the front variable display suggestion effect. Then, it is decided to execute the timer effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 5%.

In other words, when it is decided to execute the jackpot suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. The execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and if the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result. If is off, the execution of the character effect is determined at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display, that is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect. It is set.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect and executes the front variable display suggestion effect based on the variable display result. The presence / absence and the effect to be executed as the suggestion effect during the variable front display are determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS314). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined at a rate of 30%, and the rate is 0%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, 80% of the time, 80% of the time, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is decided, and 0% of the time, the character effect is decided as the front variable display, the suggestion effect. Then, at a rate of 20%, it is decided to execute the timer effect as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

In other words, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is a big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order. It is set so that the execution of the suggestion effect is determined, and the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or not. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is out of order as a result. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-25, after the execution of the effect control CPU 120, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect during the front variable display is determined (153SGS315). If it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect during variable front display, the suggestion effect determination process during variable front display is terminated, and if it is decided to execute the suggestion effect during variable front display, the front part is further determined. It is determined whether or not the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the variable display (153SGS316).

If the execution of the character effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the suggestion effect determination process during the front variable display is terminated. (153SGS317).

As a character effect effect pattern that can be determined in the process of 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided. .. Among these effect patterns, pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio of variable display results to big hits is the lowest by displaying a character A (not shown) on the image display device 5. Yes, the pattern CS-2 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) suggesting that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the pattern CS-1. ).

Therefore, in the processing of the 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect pattern of the character effect to the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. And decide on pattern CS-2 at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined to be the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80%, and the pattern CS-2 is determined at a rate of 20%.

Further, when the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the effect control CPU 120 has the effect pattern of the timer effect based on the effect determined to be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. Is determined and stored, and the suggestion effect determination process during the variable display of the part is terminated (153SGS318).

As a timer effect effect pattern that can be determined in the process of 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (C), a total of two effect patterns, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided. Of these effect patterns, pattern TS-1 suggests that the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit in the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) And the effect that suggests the period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for 25 seconds together with the image of the character X. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation: high), and the period until the execution of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is started for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. (See FIGS. 8-27 (C), 8-29 (D), and 8-29 (E)).

Therefore, in the processing of the 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), when the suggestion effect during the rear variable display whose execution is determined is the jackpot suggestion effect, the effect of the timer effect is produced. The pattern is determined to be pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and to pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS- at a rate of 20% when the suggestion effect during the rear variable display for which execution is determined is a setting suggestion effect. Decide on 2.

That is, when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than in the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer). When the effect period of the effect is long and the character B is displayed on the image display device 5 rather than the character A), the rate at which the set suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set higher. Therefore, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the player can pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-2, it is possible to expect the player to execute the setting suggestion effect as compared with the case where the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, the suggestion effect during the front variable display is executed. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the setting suggestion is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. The production is to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-20 to 8-28, when it is determined to execute the front variable display suggestion effect during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 is determined in the variable display effect process (S172). The process data corresponding to the effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the front variable display may be set, and the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data according to the process timer in the subsequent variable display effect process (S172). Further, when it is determined to execute the rear variable display suggestion effect during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestion effect start wait timer each time the variable display effect process is executed. Then, based on the value of the timer for waiting for the suggestion effect during the rear variable display to become 0, the process data corresponding to the determined effect pattern of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is set. Then, in the subsequent variable display effect processing (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the contents of the process data according to the process timer.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28 (A) and 8-28 (B), the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the feature unit 153SG are during the execution period of the reach effect. In, it is executed for 7 seconds, which is a period longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the non-reach fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, even if the player takes his eyes off the image display device 5 for a moment, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect.

Next, the effect mode during the variable display in the feature unit 153SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-29 to 8-31. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (A) and 8-29 (B), a new start prize is generated during the variable display, and the hold memory display is displayed as a look-ahead notice effect based on the start prize. When the pattern is determined to be the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, a new hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. ..

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (C) to 8-29 (E), as a new variable display, when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the aspect of the camera is started, the front part During the variable display, the timer effect as a suggestion effect is started. At this time, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-1, the image 153SG005X of the character X is displayed on the left portion of the image display device 5 and the rear portion is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-29 (D). The update display of the timer for 25 seconds, which is the period until the suggestion effect during the variable display, is started. When the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2, the image 153SG005Y of the character Y is displayed on the left side of the image display device 5 and the rear part is variable, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (E). The update display of the timer for 30 seconds, which is the period until the suggestion effect during display, is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (F) to 8-30 (H), when the variable display progresses together with the update display of the timer up to the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the super reach effect is started. Then, when the timer reaches 0 seconds during the execution of the super reach effect (the timer effect ends), the jackpot suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect is started as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Specifically, when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, and the determined effect pattern is pattern AS-1, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (I). A message indicating that the jackpot expectation is low, such as "chance!", Is displayed on the image display device 5, and if the determined effect pattern is pattern AS-2, it is shown in FIG. 8-30 (J). As shown in FIG. 8, if a message indicating that the jackpot expectation such as “hot!” Is higher than that of the pattern AS-1 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-3, FIG. As shown in −30 (K), a message indicating that the jackpot expectation such as “Gekiatsu!” Is higher than that of the pattern AS-2 is displayed on the image display device 5.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect is as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (L) to 8-31 (P). In the case of the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, the image display device 5 displays the setting value suggestion images 131SG005H, 131SG005I, 131SG005J, 131SG005K of different characters, so that the pachinko machine 1 is set. The setting value is suggested. Further, when the effect pattern of the set value suggestion effect is the pattern SS-5, the set value suggestion image 131SGS005L, which is a collection of all the characters to be displayed on the image display device 5 in the patterns SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, is an image display device. Displayed at 5.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a look-ahead notice, the look-ahead notice is not executed or the hold memory display is displayed. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when is displayed as a white square or a star. For this reason, the player suggests the setting by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, which is possessed in anticipation that the setting suggestion effect will be executed in advance when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. You can be ready to shoot the production. That is, the hold storage display of the aspect of the blue or red camera in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment is also an effect of urging the player to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a character effect and a timer effect having a higher expectation of a big hit than the character effect as a suggestion effect during the front variable display suggesting the expectation of a big hit. As shown in -26 (D), when the timer effect is executed during the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed during the variable display. Will be executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed, the player pays more attention to whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit due to the higher expectation of the big hit than when the character effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed while the player is paying attention, and the player can prevent the setting suggestion effect from being overlooked.

In addition to the character effect, the timer effect that suggests the period until the start of the rear variable display suggestion effect can be executed as the front variable display suggestion effect during the variable display, so that the setting suggestion effect can be performed. By executing the setting suggestion effect, the player can easily recognize the execution start timing.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a timer effect, the period until the execution start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is displayed as a numerical value (see FIGS. 8-29 (D) and 8-29 (E)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a timer effect, for example, it is suggested that the rear variable display is performed by displaying an increase / decrease of a gauge, a meter, or the like. The period until the start of execution of the effect may not be clearly notified (only the approximate period is suggested).

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (D) and 8-29 (E), an embodiment in which the timer effect is executed by the image display on the image display device 5 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, and the display means other than the image display device 5. Any one aspect or a plurality of aspects of the display in the above may be combined and executed.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (H) and 8-31 (L), the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as a timer effect is 0. Based on this, a big hit suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. That is, even when the timer effect is executed, the big hit suggestion effect may be executed instead of the setting suggestion effect, so that the unexpectedness can be produced and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as the timer effect, the setting suggestion effect and the jackpot suggestion effect are performed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display. The embodiment in which only one of them can be executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as a timer effect becomes 0. , Both the setting suggestion performance and the jackpot suggestion production may be executed as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Further, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the rear variable display suggestion effect is always executed when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the timer effect is executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display but the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (B) and 8-27 (C), as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the pattern TS-1 having an effect period of 25 seconds and the pattern having an effect period of 30 seconds are used. TS-2 is provided, and when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-1. That is, it is suggested that when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed for a longer period than when the timer effect is executed by the pattern TS-1. It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-28, the rear variable display suggestion effect including the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period, which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, so that the player sets suggestion effect. It is possible to further prevent overlooking.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period, which is the latter half period of the variable display of the super reach, is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, there may be a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first half period in the variable display of the super reach.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 and 8-22, the display mode of the hold storage display is changed to a white square or star shape, a blue or red camera as a look-ahead notice. In the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4), which is the mode of the camera whose display mode is blue or red, it is possible to execute the hold display notice effect that can be displayed by the mode or the like. It is possible to determine the execution of the setting suggestion effect at a higher rate than the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 1 or 2) in which the display mode is a white square or a star. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4), which is the mode of the camera whose display mode is blue or red, the player decides whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-31, the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment corresponds to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect when the hold display notice effect is executed. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect in the variable display (variable display immediately after the hold display notice effect is finished). For this reason, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display, which is the target of the hold display notice effect, so that the player cannot overlook the setting suggestion effect. It can be further prevented.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as a look-ahead notice is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice is given as a look-ahead notice. It may be possible to execute an effect other than the effect, and suggest that the setting suggestion effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect (variable display immediately after the hold display notice effect is finished). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is more than the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect during the execution period of the hold display notice effect. It may be possible to execute the setting suggestion effect from the previous timing).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the ratio of displaying the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the look-ahead notice effect is such that the hold memory display is changed to a white square or star shape as the look-ahead notice effect. Since it is set lower than the display ratio, the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, so that the hold memory display is displayed in a white square or star shape. It is possible to draw attention to the person and further prevent the technician from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the ratio of displaying the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the look-ahead notice effect is the ratio of displaying the hold memory display as the look-ahead notice effect in a white square or star shape. Although the embodiment set to be lower than the display ratio in is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a look-ahead notice effect. The ratio may be set higher than the ratio of displaying the hold storage display in a white square or star shape as a look-ahead notice effect, or the hold memory display may be set to a blue or red camera as a look-ahead notice effect. The ratio of displaying the mode and the ratio of displaying the hold memory display as a white square or a star as a pre-reading notice effect may be the same.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for shooting the setting suggestion effect. Since the player can prepare a form terminal such as a smartphone before the start of the setting suggestion effect, the success rate of shooting the setting suggestion effect by the player can be increased.

In addition, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for shooting the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a hold display notice effect, the speakers 8L and 8R are used. The player may be separately urged to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect by the sound output of the image, the display of the message image on the image display device 5, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the hold display notice effect is produced by the display pattern γ that displays the hold memory display in the form of a blue camera and the display pattern δ that displays the hold memory display in the form of a red camera. It is feasible, and as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 3), the hold storage display is red. The rate at which the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the case where the display is performed in the mode of the camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 4). In particular, when the hold memory display is displayed in the mode of the red camera, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold memory display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera. When the display is displayed in the mode of the red camera, the player is more focused on whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed than when the hold memory display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the hold storage display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display starts. Although the embodiment in which the embodiment does not change is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the display aspect of the hold storage display changes from the aspect of the blue camera to the aspect of the red camera. Further, a case is provided in which the hold storage display corresponding to the variable display being executed is continuously displayed as the active display, and the display mode of the active display is changed from the mode of the blue camera to the mode of the red camera. You may. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention as to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed until the variable display is completed, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the suggestion effect during the rear variable display including the setting suggestion effect is performed only in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach having a long special figure fluctuation time. Since it is feasible and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach or non-reach fluctuation pattern with a short special figure fluctuation time, it is suppressed that the setting suggestion effect is executed during the short variable display period, and the game is played. It is possible to prevent the person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-28, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is set to 7 seconds, which is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the shortened non-reach fluctuation pattern, so that the super reach is variable. It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect during the display (during the execution of the reach effect).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display is a super reach capable of executing the setting suggestion effect. Since it suggests that it is a variable display, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by displaying the hold memory display in the form of a blue or red camera. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the fluctuation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when it is determined that the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the super reach, the hold display is displayed. Since the hold memory display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a warning effect, the player was paying attention to the fact that the hold memory display was displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being not executed and the interest from being lowered because the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a variable display such as non-reach or normal reach.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 to 8-28, during the variable display of the super reach, the suggestion effect during the front variable display including the timer effect can be executed, but it is more specific than the variable display of the super reach. Figure The timer effect is not executed during the variable display of non-reach or normal reach with a short fluctuation time, so the timer effect is not executed during the rear variable display including the setting suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent inconsistency in the production due to the execution of.

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

For example, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (D), when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect, the front variable display suggestion effect is used. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 8-32 as a modified example 153SG-1, execution of a timer effect as a suggestion effect during front variable display. Is set lower than the ratio for determining the execution of the character effect as the front variable display suggestion effect, and when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestion effect, the front variable It may be set for executing the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the display suggestion effect.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the embodiment, as a pre-reading notice, the hold storage display is displayed in a white square, a star shape, or a blue color in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U of the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 8-33 (A) and FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-33 (B), when the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, the first hold storage display area 153SG005D is displayed in the image display device 5. When the predetermined effect image 153SG005E overlaps with the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, at least the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera is displayed with priority over the effect image 153SG005E (blue or red camera). The hold storage display of the above aspect may be displayed so as not to be hidden by the effect image 153SG005E). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the hold storage display of the blue or red camera mode by being obstructed by the effect image 153SG005E of the hold memory display of the blue or red camera mode. be able to.

Further, the feature unit 153SG of the above embodiment illustrates a mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds only during the variable display of the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification 153SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (A) and 8-34 (B), the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds during the variable display of normal reach and non-reach without shortening. May be good. Further, during the variable display of the shortened non-reach, the period dedicated to the variable display of the shortened non-reach (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (C), is the special figure variation time of the variable display of the shortened non-reach. The setting suggestion effect may be executed for 3 seconds (3 seconds shorter than 3.75 seconds to 5.75 seconds).

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (A), the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera and the mode of the red camera as the hold display notice effect. Although the embodiment in which the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the case where the setting is displayed in The determination ratio of at least one effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether it is displayed in the mode of the red camera or in the mode of the red camera. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether the hold storage display is displayed in the mode of the blue camera or the mode of the red camera as the hold display notice effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, two timings (25 seconds and 30 seconds after the start of the variable display) are provided as start timings of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display during the variable display of the super reach. Although the embodiment in which the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect by executing the rear variable display suggestion effect from the timing, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified example 153SG- As 5, when the start timing of the setting suggestion effect is 30 seconds after the start of the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is patterned at a higher rate than when the start timing of the setting suggestion effect is 25 seconds after the start of the variable display. It may be executed with an effect pattern suggesting a high setting value such as SS-3 to pattern SS-5. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the game interest can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the effect executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display and the display mode of the hold storage display displayed as the hold display notice effect. Although the form suggesting whether or not to be performed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed as an effect executed as a suggestion effect during front variable display and a hold display advance notice effect. It may be suggested whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed only by one of the display mode of the hold storage display. Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect during the variable display in which the timer effect as the front variable display suggestion effect is executed is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result of the variable display for executing the timer effect is a big hit, the setting suggestion effect is set during the big hit game (advantageous state in the present invention) based on the variable display. May be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, the embodiment of restricting the execution of the new hold display notice effect is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. If the hold display notice effect is already executed, the execution of only a part of the new hold display notice effects may be restricted. For example, if the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (when the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera), a new hold display notice effect is displayed. Only what is executed by the display pattern α or the display pattern β (the hold memory display is displayed as a white rectangle or a star) is restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming difficult to understand due to the simultaneous execution of a plurality of hold display notice effects having different suggested contents. Further, when the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ in this way, it is restricted that the new hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Therefore, the player can pay more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. In addition, when the hold display notice effect has already been executed in the display pattern α or the display pattern β (when the hold memory display is displayed as a white square or a star), a new hold display notice effect is displayed. Whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit by limiting only what is executed by the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (the hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera). The player can be even more noticed.

It should be noted that the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the hold display advance notice effect can be executed as the look-ahead effect in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead effect is not limited thereto. As long as the effect can be executed from the timing before the variable display of the target starts, the effect other than the hold display notice effect may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which a character effect and a timer effect can be executed as a suggestion effect during the front variable display suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit is illustrated, but the present invention exemplifies. The present invention is not limited to this, and as the suggestion effect during the front variable display, an effect other than the character effect or the timer effect may be executed as long as the effect suggests that the variable display result is a big hit.

(Explanation of feature 092IW)
Next, the feature unit 092IW will be described. In this feature unit 092IW, a jackpot suggestion effect suggesting that the variable display result of the variable display becomes a jackpot and a preparatory effect for notifying that the jackpot suggestion effect is executed before the jackpot suggestion effect is executed are executed. It is possible. In addition, the jackpot suggestion effect that the execution is announced by the preparation effect is a look-ahead notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended) and the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution. It may be either a notice effect that announces the degree. In this feature unit 092IW, as a jackpot suggestion effect, a hold display advance notice effect, a timer effect, and a chance eye advance notice effect can be executed. In addition, as a preparatory effect for notifying that the jackpot suggestion effect will be executed before the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, a hold display for notifying that the hold display notice effect will be executed before the hold display notice effect is executed. It is possible to execute the advance notice preparation effect and the timer preparation effect for notifying that the timer effect is executed before the timer effect is executed.

FIG. 9-1 is a part of the flowchart of the effect control process process (step S76) in the feature unit 092IW. In the effect control process process in the feature unit 092IW, the pre-reading advance notice effect is performed after the pre-reading advance notice setting process (step S161) in which the determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading advance notice effect shown in FIG. 7 are executed. The pre-reading advance notice execution process (step 092IWS162) for execution is executed, and then any of the processes of steps S170 to S177 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead notice setting process (step S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9-1.

In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a new command for starting a set of winning prizes has been received (step 092IWS001). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not one set of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command is newly stored in the start winning reception command buffer. In this example, when the command at the time of starting winning is received in the command analysis process (step S75), the received command at the time of starting winning is stored in the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning provided in the RAM 122. In this example, since the upper limit of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is 4, the start winning reception command buffer has four storages corresponding to the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, respectively. An area is provided. If a new command for starting a set of winning prizes has not been received, the process ends as it is.

When a new command for starting a set of winning prizes is received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-reading advance notice effect is being executed (step 092IWS001). If the look-ahead notice effect is being executed, the process is terminated as it is (that is, a new look-ahead notice effect is not executed).

When the pre-reading advance notice effect is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the number of reserved storages is 2 or more (step 092IWS002). If the number of reserved memories is not 2 or more, the process is terminated as it is (that is, a new look-ahead notice effect is not executed). Whether or not the number of reserved storages is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the reserved storage number notification command received from the game control microcomputer 100.

When the number of hold storages is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice effect and the effect mode when executing (step 092IWS003).

The hold display notice effect is an effect suggesting that the display result of the corresponding variable display becomes a big hit by changing the display mode of the hold storage display (and the active display) to a display mode different from the normal mode. In the feature unit 092IW, as a hold display notice effect, a pattern that changes the display mode at the time of being displayed as the hold storage display is shown, but the display is not limited to such a configuration and is displayed as the hold storage display. When it is displayed, it may be displayed in a normal manner, and when it is displayed as an active display, it may include a pattern that changes the display mode. That is, the hold display notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold storage display or the active display may be executable at an arbitrary timing from the start winning time to the end of the target variable display. Similarly, the hold display notice preparation effect that announces that the hold display notice effect will be executed may be configured to be executable at any timing from the start winning time to the end of the target variable display. Further, the display mode of the hold storage display or the active display may be configured to change a plurality of times. In such a case, it may be possible to execute the hold display notice preparation effect corresponding to each hold display notice effect.

FIG. 9-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a hold display advance notice effect determination table. In step 092IWS003, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, and the newly received command at the time of starting winning (design specification command and variable category command) is "non-reach off" by referring to the hold display notice effect determination table. Based on whether it corresponds to "out of super reach", "big hit other than big hit A", or "big hit A", regarding the hold display notice effect, "no execution hold memory display: normal mode (white)", "execution" Yes Hold memory display: 1st effect mode (blue) "," Execution hold hold memory display: 2nd effect mode (green) "and" Execution hold hold memory display: 3rd effect mode (red) " do.

In the hold display notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), a determination value corresponding to a random number for effect determination is assigned to each winning determination result, but it is assigned for the sake of simplification of the explanation. The ratio of the judgment values is shown. In other words, for each winning judgment result, regarding the hold display notice effect, "hold memory display without execution: normal mode (white)", "hold memory display with execution: first effect mode (blue)", "hold memory with execution" The ratio of which of "display: second effect mode (green)" and "executed hold storage display: third effect mode (red)" is determined is shown. In this example, in addition to the hold display notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the hold display notice preparation effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) and the hold display notice preparation effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (A) are shown in this example. The timer effect determination table, the timer preparation effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), and the chance eye advance notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A) are all determined items in order to simplify the explanation. The percentage of whether it is decided is shown.

The features of the hold display notice effect determination table will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the hold display notice effect determination table, when the winning judgment result is "big hit", the hold display notice effect is "not executed" as compared with the case of "missing". The judgment value is assigned so that the ratio of "execution" is higher than that of "". In addition, in the hold display notice effect determination table, when the winning judgment result is "big hit", it is "executed hold memory display: first effect mode (blue)" as compared with the case of "missing". It is determined to be "executed hold memory display: third effect mode (red)" rather than "execution hold memory display: second effect mode (green)" and "execution hold memory display: second effect mode (green)". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio is high. With such a configuration, when the hold display advance notice effect is executed, the second effect mode (green) is further over the first effect mode (blue), and the third effect mode (red) is more than the second effect mode (green). It will be suggested that it will be a big hit when executed in. That is, the degree of expectation that a big hit will be increased in the order of the third effect mode (red)> the second effect mode (green)> the first effect mode (blue)> no execution.

If it is determined in step 092IWS003 that the hold display advance notice effect is not executed (N in step S092IWS004), the process proceeds to step S092IWS008, and if it is determined to be executed (Y in step S092IWS004), the effect control CPU 120 is held. The hold display notice effect flag indicating that it is decided to execute the display notice effect is set (step S092IWS005).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect (step S092IWS006). The hold display notice preparation effect is one of the preparation effects, and is a notice that the hold display notice effect is executed before the hold display notice effect is executed.

FIG. 9-3 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a hold display advance notice preparation effect determination table. In step 092IWS006, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, and with reference to the hold display notice preparation effect determination table, the hold display notice preparation effect is "not executed" or "executed" based on the effect mode of the hold display notice effect. It is determined to be either "Yes 1st effect mode (small effect)" or "Execution Yes 2nd effect mode (large effect)".

The features of the hold display notice preparation effect determination table will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), in the hold display notice preparation effect determination table, the higher the expectation that the hold display notice effect is a big hit, the more the hold display notice preparation effect is "executed". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio of "with execution" is higher than "without". Further, in the hold display notice preparation effect determination table, the higher the expectation that the hold display notice effect is a big hit, the more "executed first effect mode (small effect)" is used. Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio determined to "2 production mode (large effect)" is high. With such a configuration, it is suggested that a big hit occurs when the hold display advance notice preparation effect is executed, and further when it is executed in the second effect mode (large effect) rather than the first effect mode (small effect). Will be. That is, the expectation that a big hit will be made increases in the order of the second effect mode (large effect)> the first effect mode (small effect)> no execution.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the number of reserved storages is 3 or more (step 092IWS007). If the number of pending storage is not 3 or more, the process is terminated as it is. Whether or not the number of reserved storages is 3 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the reserved storage number notification command received from the game control microcomputer 100.

When the number of reserved storages is 3 or more, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the timer effect and the effect mode when the timer effect is executed (step 092IWS008).

The timer effect suggests that the variable display result becomes a big hit from the start timing of the target variable display, and also suggests the period from the start of execution of the specific effect (for example, the suggestion effect during the rear variable display in the feature unit 153SG). It is a production.

In the feature unit 092IW, the timer effect is executed during the target variable display. Therefore, for example, in the variable display start setting process (S171) of the variable display determined to execute the timer effect, the timer effect is executed. It is realized by setting an effect control pattern and executing various effect controls based on the effect control pattern in the effect process (S172) during variable display).

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the feature unit 092IW, and for example, it is not determined whether or not to execute the timer effect at the time of starting winning, and whether or not to execute the timer preparation effect described later and the effect mode when the timer effect is executed are determined. It may be determined, and when the target variable display is started, it may be determined whether or not to execute the timer effect. Further, in this case, depending on whether or not the timer preparation effect is executed and the effect mode, it may be determined whether or not the timer effect is executed at different ratios, and the effect mode when the timer effect is executed.

Further, for example, the timer effect may be started during the variable display executed before the target variable display, or at the timing when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the target variable display. You may want to start. That is, the timer effect may be started at an arbitrary timing from the timing of the start winning to the end of the target variable display. Similarly, for the timer preparation effect that announces that the timer effect will be executed, any timing from the start winning timing to the end of the target variable display (however, until the timing when the timer effect execution period can be secured). You may start with.

FIG. 9-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a timer effect determination table. In step 092IWS008, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, the timer effect determination table is referred to, and the newly received commands at the time of starting winning (design specification command and variable category command) are "non-super reach" and "super". Based on whether it corresponds to "out of reach" or "super reach jackpot", regarding the timer effect, "no execution", "execution first effect mode (25 seconds)" and "execution second effect mode (30)" Second) ”.

The features of the timer effect determination table will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), in the timer effect determination table, when the winning judgment result is "big hit", the timer effect is "not executed" rather than "not executed" as compared with the case of "missing". Judgment values are assigned so that the rate of determination of "execution" is high. Further, in the timer effect determination table, when the winning judgment result is "big hit", the "execution second effect" is more than the "execution first effect mode (25 seconds)" as compared with the case of "missing". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio determined in "Aspect (30 seconds)" is high. With such a configuration, it is suggested that when the timer effect is executed, and when the timer effect is executed in the second effect mode (30 seconds) rather than in the first effect mode (25 seconds), a big hit is obtained. Become. That is, the degree of expectation that a big hit will be increased in the order of the second effect mode (30 seconds)> the first effect mode (25 seconds)> no execution.

If it is determined in step 092IWS008 that the timer effect is not executed (N in step S092IWS009), the process proceeds to step S092IWS012, and if it is determined to be executed (Y in step S092IWS009), the effect control CPU 120 performs the timer effect. A timer effect flag indicating that it is determined to be executed is set (step S092IWS010).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the timer preparation effect (step S092IWS011). The timer preparation effect is one of the preparation effects, and is a notice that the timer effect is executed before the timer effect is executed.

FIG. 9-4 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a timer preparation effect determination table. In step 092IWS006, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, and the timer preparation effect determination table is referred to. It is determined to be either "small effect)" or "second effect mode with execution (large effect)".

The features of the timer preparation effect determination table will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), in the timer preparation effect determination table, the more the effect mode with high expectation that the timer effect effect mode is a big hit, the more "execution" of the timer preparation effect than "no execution". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio of "Yes" is determined to be high. Further, in the timer preparation effect determination table, the more the effect mode with high expectation that the timer effect effect is a big hit, the more "executed second effect mode (character A)" than "executed first effect mode (character A)". The determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined to "character B)" is high. With such a configuration, it is suggested that when the timer preparation effect is executed, and when the timer preparation effect is executed in the second effect mode (character B) rather than the first effect mode (character A), a big hit is obtained. become. That is, the degree of expectation that a big hit will be increased in the order of the second effect mode (character B)> the first effect mode (character A)> no execution.

The feature unit 092IW is configured so that the effectable mode of the jackpot suggestion effect differs depending on which effect mode the preparatory effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), when the hold display advance notice preparation effect of the first effect mode is executed, the hold display is performed by any one of the first to third effect modes. When the notice effect is executed and the hold display notice preparation effect of the second effect mode is executed, the hold display notice effect is executed by any one of the second to third effect modes. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when the timer preparation effect of the first effect mode is executed, the timer effect is executed by any one of the first to second effect modes, and the first effect mode is executed. 2 When the timer effect of the effect mode is executed, the timer effect is executed according to the second effect mode. With such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be made different depending on the effect mode of the preparatory effect, and each effect mode of the preparatory effect (that is, each degree of expectation) is executed in combination with other preparatory effect or jackpot suggestion effect. The degree of expectation at the time can be preferably adjusted.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, the jackpot suggestion effect is configured to be feasible without executing the corresponding preparatory effect. Specifically, when it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect or the timer effect, it may be determined that the hold display notice preparation effect or the timer preparation effect is not executed (FIGS. 9-3 (B), FIG. 9-). 4 (B)). Then, it is configured so that the ease of execution differs depending on whether or not the corresponding preparatory effect is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-3, when the winning determination result is a big hit, it is easy to determine that the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect are executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4, it is easy to determine when the timer effect is also executed. However, it may be decided not to execute the timer preparation effect. Then, when the hold display advance notice preparation effect that does not correspond to the timer effect is executed, the timer effect is more likely to be executed than when the hold display advance notice preparation effect is not executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably maintain the interest.

The feature unit 092IW is configured so that when the preparatory effect is executed, the corresponding big hit suggestion effect is always executed. For example, as the preparatory effect, the corresponding big hit suggestion effect is executed after the effect. The normal preparatory effect to be performed and the Gase preparatory effect in which the corresponding big hit suggestion effect is not executed after the effect may be configured to be feasible. In this case, when the Gase hold display notice preparation effect is executed, the timer effect (may be accompanied by the timer preparation effect or accompanied by the timer preparation effect) as compared with the case where the Gase hold display notice preparation effect is not executed. It may be absent) to be executed at a higher rate. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player when the hold display notice preparation effect is unsuccessful, and it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, the feature unit 092IW is configured so that the ratio of which effect mode the jackpot suggestion effect is executed differs depending on whether or not the preparation effect is executed. Specifically, when the effect mode of the hold display notice effect or the timer preparation effect is determined as the second effect mode, the hold display notice preparation effect or the timer preparation effect is performed as compared with the case where the effect mode is determined to be the first effect mode. The rate of decision to execute is high (see Fig. 9-3 (B) and Fig. 9-4 (B)). With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably maintain the interest.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the chance eye advance notice effect (step 092IWS012).

The chance eye notice effect is a target by deriving and displaying a chance eye symbol (a combination of decorative symbols that is "123" in this example) as a display result of the variable display executed before the target variable display. This is an effect suggesting that the variable display result of the variable display (or one of the variable displays held and stored without specifying the target variable display) is a big hit.

FIG. 9-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a chance eye advance notice effect determination table. In step 092IWS012, a random number for determining the effect is extracted, and the newly received command at the time of starting winning (design specification command and variable category command) is "non-super reach", referring to the chance eye advance notice effect determination table. Based on whether it corresponds to "out of super reach", "big hit other than big hit A", or "big hit A", the chance eye notice effect is decided as either "no execution" or "execution".

The features of the chance eye notice production decision table will be explained. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the chance eye notice effect determination table, when the winning judgment result is "big hit", the chance eye notice effect is "not executed" as compared with the case of "missing". The judgment value is assigned so that the ratio of "execution" is higher than that of "". With such a configuration, it is suggested that a big hit will be obtained when the chance eye notice effect is executed.

The feature unit 092IW is configured to be able to execute a hold display advance notice effect, a timer effect, and a chance eye advance notice effect as a jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in 9-5 (A), the chance eye notice effect is executed when the winning judgment result is executed at a lower rate than the hold display advance notice effect and the timer effect, and it is out of order. Since the ratio is high, the difference in the execution ratio is small between when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit and when it is out of order. Therefore, the chance eye notice effect is less expected to be a big hit than the hold display notice effect and the timer effect.

If it is decided not to execute the chance eye advance notice effect in step 092IWS012 (N in step S092IWS013), the process proceeds to step S092IWS015, and if it is decided to execute (Y in step S092IWS013), the effect control CPU 120 has a chance. A chance eye notice effect flag indicating that it is decided to execute the eye notice effect is set (step S092IWS014).

Next, when the hold display notice effect flag is set (Y in step S092IWS015), the effect control CPU 120 displays a new hold storage display according to the determination of the hold display advance notice preparation effect (step S092IWS016). ..

In step S092IWS016, for example, when it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice preparation effect of the first effect mode, the image display device 5 displays a new hold storage display according to the normal mode and displays the hold memory display. A small effect image (see, for example, the small effect image 092IW004b in FIG. 9-11 (B1)) is displayed in the vicinity of. Further, when it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice preparation effect of the second effect mode, the image display device 5 displays a new hold storage display according to the normal mode and has an effect in the vicinity of the hold storage display. A large image (see, for example, the effect-sized image 092IW004b in FIG. 9-11 (A1)) is displayed.

Next, when the timer effect flag is not set (N in step S092IWS017), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is, and when the timer effect flag is set (Y in step S092IWS017), It is confirmed whether or not the hold display notice preparation effect is the first effect mode (step S092IWS018). Then, when the hold display advance notice preparation effect is the first effect mode (Y in step S092IWS018), the effect control CPU 120 executes the timer preparation effect (step S092IWS019). After that, the process ends.

In step S092IWS019 (and step S092IWS022 described later), for example, when it is determined to execute the timer preparation effect of the first effect mode, the character A foretelling that the timer effect is executed in the image display device 5. An image (see, for example, image 092IW005 of character A in FIG. 9-10 (E)) is displayed. Further, when it is determined to execute the timer preparation effect of the second effect mode, the image display device 5 displays the character B image foretelling that the timer effect is executed.

If the hold display notice effect flag is not set in step S092IWS015 (N in step S092IWS015), the effect control CPU 120 displays a new hold storage display according to the normal mode (step S092IWS020).

Next, when the timer effect flag is not set (N in step S092IWS021), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is, and when the timer effect flag is set (Y in step S092IWS021), The timer preparation effect is executed (step S092IWS022). After that, the process ends.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead advance notice execution process (step 092IWS161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9-1.

In the look-ahead advance notice execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the hold display advance notice effect flag is set when the hold storage shift timing is set (Y in step 092IWS101) (step 092IWS102). ..

When the hold display notice effect flag is set (Y in step 092IWS102), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the hold display notice preparation effect is being executed (step 092IWS103).

When the hold display notice preparation effect is being executed (Y in step 092IWS103), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display notice preparation effect and executes the hold display notice preparation effect (step 092IWS104).

Next, when the timer effect flag is set (Y in step 092IWS105), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the timer preparation effect is being executed (step 092IWS106).

When the timer preparation effect is not being executed (N in step 092IWS103), the effect control CPU 120 executes the timer preparation effect (step 092IWS107).

Next, the execution timings of the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect, and the timer effect and the timer preparation effect will be described. FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of execution timing of the hold display advance notice effect (preparation effect) and the timer effect (preparation effect).

FIG. 9-7 (A) shows an example in the case where it is decided to execute the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect at the time of starting winning. In this case, the hold display notice preparation effect is started at the timing of the start winning (for example, corresponding to the process of steps 092IWS015 to 092IWS016 of the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-2), and the hold is held at the shift timing of the hold memory. The display advance notice preparation effect is completed and the hold display advance notice effect is executed (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 092IWS101 to 092IWS104 of the look-ahead advance notice execution process shown in FIG. 9-6).

FIG. 9-7 (B) shows an example in the case where it is decided to execute the timer effect and the timer advance notice preparation effect at the time of starting winning. In this case, the timer preparation effect is started at the timing of the start winning (for example, corresponding to the process of steps 092IWS021 to 092IWS022 of the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-2), and at the start timing of the target variable display. The timer preparation effect ends and the timer effect starts (for example, an effect control pattern for executing the timer effect is set in the variable display start setting process (S171), and output control is performed in the variable display in-process effect process (S172). It is realized by executing various production controls based on the pattern).

FIG. 9-7 (C) shows an example in which the execution of the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect (first effect mode) and the timer effect and the timer advance notice preparation effect are determined at the time of starting winning. .. In this case, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (first effect mode) is started at the timing of the start winning (for example, corresponding to the process of steps 092IWS015 to 092IWS016 of the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-2). , The timer preparation effect is started (for example, it corresponds to the process of the read-ahead notice setting process 092IWS018 to 092IWS019 shown in FIG. 9-2). Then, the hold display notice preparation effect ends at the shift timing of the hold storage, and the hold display notice effect is executed (for example, it corresponds to the process of steps 092IWS101 to 092IWS104 of the look-ahead notice execution process shown in FIG. 9-6). After that, the timer preparation effect ends and the timer effect is started at the start timing of the target variable display (for example, in the variable display start setting process (S171), an effect control pattern for executing the timer effect is set. It is realized by executing various effect controls based on the output control pattern in the variable display during effect process (S172)).

FIG. 9-7 (D) shows an example in which the execution of the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect (second effect mode) and the timer effect and the timer advance notice preparation effect are determined at the time of starting winning. .. In this case, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (first effect mode) is started at the timing of the start winning (for example, corresponding to the process of steps 092IWS015 to 092IWS016 of the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-2). , The timer preparation effect is not started (for example, it corresponds to the process of step 092IWS018 of the read-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-2). Then, when the hold display notice preparation effect ends and the hold display notice effect is executed at the shift timing of the hold storage (for example, it corresponds to the process of steps 092IWS101 to 092IWS104 of the look-ahead notice execution process shown in FIG. 9-6). , The timer preparation effect is started (for example, corresponding to the process of steps 092IWS105 to 092IWS107 of the read-ahead notice execution process shown in FIG. 9-6). After that, the timer preparation effect ends and the timer effect is started at the start timing of the target variable display (for example, in the variable display start setting process (S171), an effect control pattern for executing the timer effect is set. It is realized by executing various effect controls based on the output control pattern in the variable display during effect process (S172)).

Next, an effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the timer preparation effect will be described. FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the timer preparation effect.

FIG. 9-8 shows an example in which the execution of the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect (second effect mode) and the timer effect and the timer advance notice preparation effect are determined at the time of the start winning. -Corresponds to the example of -7 (D).

As shown in FIGS. 9-8 (A) and 9-8, a new start prize is generated during the variable display, and the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect (second effect mode) are based on the start prize. When the execution of the timer effect and the timer advance notice preparation effect (first effect mode) is determined, a new hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 092IW001 and the second hold storage display area 092IW002 in the normal mode. To. At this time, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) is started, and a lightning-type effect-sized image 092IW004a is displayed in the vicinity of the new hold storage display. Since the timer advance notice preparation effect is restricted to be executed at the same time as the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode), it is not executed at this timing.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 (C) to 9-8 (D), when the variable display ends, the hold storage is shifted, and a new variable display starts, the hold display notice preparation The effect (second effect mode) is progressively completed (for example, display control is performed in which the lightning bolt type effect-sized image 092IW004a acts on the hold memory display and disappears), and the display mode of the hold memory display changes to red. Hold display notice effect (third effect mode) is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (E), the timer preparation effect (first effect mode) is started, and the image 092IW005 of the character A foretelling that the timer effect is executed is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 (F) to 9-8 (G), when a new variable display that is the target of the timer effect is started, the timer preparation effect (first effect mode) develops. The timer effect (first effect mode) for updating and displaying the timer for 25 seconds, which is the period until the specific effect during the variable display, is started.

The feature unit 092IW is configured to be able to execute a hold display advance notice effect and a timer effect as a big hit suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result of the variable display is a big hit. In addition, a hold display notice preparation effect for notifying that the hold display notice effect will be executed before the hold display notice effect is executed, and a timer for notifying that the timer effect will be executed before the timer effect is executed. It is configured to be feasible as a preparatory production.

Such a preparatory effect has a function of paying attention to a jackpot suggestion effect executed after the preparatory effect, but if a plurality of preparatory effects are executed at the same time, the player's expectation becomes too high, and as a result, a big hit is achieved. If it doesn't happen, it may greatly reduce the interest. Therefore, in this feature unit 092IW, it is restricted that a plurality of preparatory effects are executed at the same time. Specifically, the hold display notice preparation effect (second effect mode) and the timer preparation effect are configured so that they are not executed at the same time because the execution period is different (in this example, the hold display notice preparation effect (in this example). After the execution of the second effect mode) is completed, the timer preparation effect is executed. See FIG. 9-7 (D). With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably maintain the interest.

In the configuration of the feature unit 092IW, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) and the timer preparation effect are configured so that the execution periods do not overlap at all, but for example, at least the start timing. By making any of the end timings different, the execution period may be different.

Further, in the configuration of the feature unit 092IW, the hold display notice preparation effect (first effect mode), which has a lower expectation than the hold display notice preparation effect (second effect mode), can be executed at the same time as the timer preparation effect. However, the timer is not limited to such a configuration, and the timer is prepared at a predetermined ratio for the hold display notice preparation effect (first effect mode), even if it is not as high as the hold display notice preparation effect (second effect mode). It may not be executed at the same time as the production. Further, it is possible that a plurality of preparatory effects are not always executed at the same time.

Further, for example, the first effect mode in which the effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect is lower than the second effect mode, and the effect mode of the timer preparation effect is lower than the second effect mode. It may be executed at the same time only when it is an effect mode.

Further, for example, when a plurality of preparatory effects are executed at the same time (or when a plurality of preparatory effects are simultaneously executed in the second effect mode with high expectation), the jackpot may be confirmed. ..

Further, in the configuration of the feature unit 092IW, a pattern in which the display mode of the hold storage display (and the active display) changes once is shown, but a pattern in which the display mode of the hold storage display (and the active display) changes a plurality of times is provided. If so, when the hold storage display (or active display) is displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode (specifically, a display mode in which a display mode having a higher expectation is present), the hold storage is displayed. If an arrow flies toward an effect that suggests that the display mode of the display (or active display) changes (for example, the hold memory display (or active display)) and is stabbed by the hold memory display (or active display), the display changes. , An effect that does not change unless it is stabbed (may be a dedicated effect that is executed only when the hold memory display (or active display) is a display mode other than the normal mode), etc.) may be executed more frequently. , On the contrary, it may not be executed.

Next, the process for executing the chance eye notice effect will be described. FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the chance eye notice setting process. The chance eye advance notice setting process is executed as a part of the variable display start setting process (step S171) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9-1.

In the chance eye advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the chance eye advance notice effect flag is set (step 092IWS201). When the chance eye notice effect flag is set, it is determined whether or not the chance eye notice effect can be executed by using the chance eye advance notice execution enablement / non-execution table (step 092IWS202).

FIG. 9-10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a table for determining whether or not to execute the chance eye advance notice. As shown in FIG. 9-10, when neither the hold display advance notice preparation effect nor the timer preparation effect is executed, the execution of "executable" (that is, the execution of the chance eye advance notice effect) is performed at a rate of 100%. Allow) is determined. In addition, when either the hold display notice preparation effect or the timer preparation effect is being executed in the second effect mode, it is "executable" at a rate of 20% (that is, the execution of the chance eye notice effect is permitted. It is decided that "execution is not possible" (that is, execution of the chance eye notice effect is not permitted) at a rate of 80%. Further, when either the hold display advance notice preparation effect or the timer preparation effect is executed in the first effect mode (and neither is executed in the second effect mode), the ratio is 100%. Is determined to be "execution / rejection" (that is, the execution of the chance eye notice effect is not permitted).

When the execution of the chance eye notice effect is permitted in step 092IWS202 (Y of step 092IWS203), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is determined to be the chance eye symbol (combination of decorative symbols which is "123" in this example) (step). 092IWS204). If the stop symbol of the decorative symbol has already been determined before step 092IWS204, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is changed to the chance symbol.

Next, an effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the chance eye advance notice effect will be described. FIG. 9-11 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode of the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the chance eye advance notice effect.

As shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A1) and (A2), the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) is executed, and a lightning bolt type effect-sized image 092IW004a is displayed in the vicinity of the hold storage display. Occasionally, the execution of the chance eye notice effect may be permitted, and if the execution is permitted, the chance eye symbol (combination of decorative symbols that becomes "123" in this example) is used as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Is displayed. That is, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) and the chance eye advance notice effect are executed at the same time.

As shown in FIGS. 9-11 (B1) and (B2), the hold display advance notice preparation effect (first effect mode) is executed, and the lightning bolt type effect small and large image 092IW004b is displayed in the vicinity of the hold storage display. When is present, since the execution of the chance eye notice effect is not permitted, a stop symbol of the decorative symbol different from the chance eye symbol (combination of decorative symbols of "123" in this example) is displayed. That is, the hold display advance notice preparation effect (first effect mode) and the chance eye advance notice effect are not executed at the same time.

In this feature unit 092IW, as a jackpot suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a chance eye notice effect separately from the hold display notice effect and the timer effect, and this chance eye notice effect is a preparatory effect such as a hold display advance notice effect and a timer preparation effect. It is configured to be executed in parallel in the same period as (that is, it is executed in the period before the execution of the target variable display. See FIGS. 9-11 (A1) and (A2)). Further, as described above, the chance eye advance notice effect is less expected to be a big hit than the hold display advance notice effect and the timer effect. Therefore, when the preparatory effect is being executed (that is, before the big hit suggestion effect is executed and the expectation is unknown), the chance eye notice effect with a low expectation of a big hit is executed. And, there is a possibility that the effect of the preparatory effect will be reduced. In addition, the suggested expectations may be difficult to understand. Therefore, the feature unit 092IW is configured so that the chance eye advance notice effect is more easily executed when the hold display advance notice effect and the timer preparation effect are not executed than when the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the timer preparation effect are executed. For example, see Figure 9-10). With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably maintain the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, a chance eye notice is executed when the preparatory effect of the first effect mode is executed and when the preparatory effect of the second effect mode, which has a higher expectation than the first effect mode, is executed. It is configured so that the ease of execution of the production is different. Specifically, in the chance eye advance notice effect, when the hold display advance notice effect is executed in the second effect mode (large effect), it is more effective than when it is executed in the first effect mode (small effect). It is configured to be easily allowed to run (see Figure 9-10). With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably maintain the interest while securing the opportunity to execute the chance eye notice effect.

As described above, in the feature unit 092IW, a suggestion effect (for example, a hold display advance notice effect, a timer effect, a chance eye advance notice effect, etc.) suggesting that the control is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) is performed. Execution of a preparatory effect that can execute a feasible suggestion effect execution means and a preparatory effect that announces that the suggestion effect will be executed before the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect, a timer preparation effect, etc.) The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect (for example, a hold display notice effect) and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect (for example, a timer effect), and the preparatory effect is the first. 1 First preparatory effect for notifying that the suggestion effect will be executed (for example, hold display advance notice preparatory effect) and second preparatory effect for notifying that the second suggestive effect will be executed (for example, timer preparation effect). The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed at the same time, and the first preparation effect and the second preparation effect are restricted from being executed at the same time (for example, hold display advance notice preparation). The effect (second effect mode) and the timer preparation effect are not executed at the same time. See FIG. 9-7 (D). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the present feature unit 092IW, a suggestion effect (for example, a hold display notice effect, a timer effect, a chance eye notice effect, etc.) that suggests that the control is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) can be executed. It is provided with an execution means and a preparatory effect execution means capable of executing a preparatory effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect, a timer preparation effect, etc.) for notifying that the suggestion effect is executed before the suggestion effect is executed. The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect (for example, a hold display notice effect), a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect (for example, a timer effect), and the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect. Including a different third suggestion effect (for example, a chance eye advance notice effect), the preparatory effect includes a first preparatory effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect) for notifying that the first suggestion effect is executed, and a first. The third suggestion effect, the first preparatory effect, and the second preparatory effect are executed in parallel in the same period, including the second preparatory effect (for example, timer preparation effect, etc.) that announces that the two suggestion effect is executed. It is possible (see FIGS. 9-11 (A1) and (A2)), and either the first preparatory effect or the second preparatory effect is more than when either the first preparatory effect or the second preparatory effect is being executed. The third suggestion effect is more likely to be executed when the timer is not executed (see, for example, FIG. 9-10). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, a suggestion effect (for example, a hold display notice effect, a timer effect, a chance eye notice effect, etc.) that suggests that the control is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) can be executed. It is provided with an execution means and a preparatory effect execution means capable of executing a preparatory effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect, a timer preparation effect, etc.) for notifying that the suggestion effect is executed before the suggestion effect is executed. The suggestion effects include a plurality of types of first suggestion effects having different expectations (for example, a hold display advance notice effect having different expectations depending on the effect mode) and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect (for example, a timer effect). The first suggestion effect includes a predetermined first suggestion effect and a special first suggestion effect having a higher expectation than the predetermined first suggestion effect (for example, a hold display of the first effect mode (blue)). The notice effect and the hold display notice effect of the third effect mode (red) are included in the preparatory effect. And a second preparatory effect (for example, a timer preparation effect) foretelling that the second suggestion effect is executed. There is a second effect mode in which the special first suggestion effect is more easily executed than the mode (for example, there is a first effect mode (small effect) and a second effect mode (large effect), and a second effect mode (large effect). ), The hold display notice effect of the first effect mode (blue) is not executed, and the hold display notice effect of the third effect mode (red) is likely to be executed. 3 (B)), the execution ratio of the second preparatory effect differs between when the first preparatory effect of the first effect mode is executed and when the first preparatory effect of the second effect mode is executed (see 3 (B)). For example, the timer preparation effect is executed at the same time when the hold display advance notice preparation effect of the first effect mode (small effect) is executed, but the hold display advance notice preparation effect of the second effect mode (large effect) is executed. When they are, they are not executed at the same time (see Figure 9-7). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, a suggestion effect (for example, a hold display notice effect, a timer effect, a chance eye notice effect, etc.) that suggests that the control is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) can be executed. It is provided with an execution means and a preparatory effect execution means capable of executing a preparatory effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect, a timer preparation effect, etc.) for notifying that the suggestion effect is executed before the suggestion effect is executed. The suggestion effects include a plurality of types of first suggestion effects having different expectations (for example, a hold display advance notice effect having different expectations depending on the effect mode) and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect (for example, a timer effect). And a third suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect (for example, a chance eye notice effect), the first suggestion effect includes a predetermined first suggestion effect and the predetermined first suggestion effect. Includes a special first suggestion effect that has a higher expectation than the effect (for example, including a hold display notice effect of the first effect mode (blue) and a hold display notice effect of the third effect mode (red)), and preparations. The effects include a first preparatory effect (for example, a hold display advance notice preparatory effect) that announces that the first suggestion effect will be executed, and a second preparatory effect (for example, a timer) that announces that the second suggestive effect will be executed. The third suggestion effect, the first preparatory effect, and the second preparatory effect can be executed in parallel in the same period (see FIGS. 9-11 (A1) and (A2)), including the preparatory effect). 1 The preparatory effect includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode in which a special first suggestion effect is more easily executed than the first effect mode (for example, a first effect mode (small effect)). There is a second effect mode (large effect), and when the hold display notice preparation effect of the second effect mode (effect large) is executed, the hold display notice effect of the first effect mode (blue) is not executed, and the second effect mode (blue) is not executed. 3 Hold display of the effect mode (red) It is easy to execute the notice effect. Refer to FIG. 9-3 (B)), when the first preparation effect of the first effect mode is executed, and the first preparation of the second effect mode. The execution ratio of the third suggestion effect is different from that when the effect is executed (for example, in the chance eye advance notice effect, the hold display advance notice preparation effect is executed in the second effect mode (large effect). Execution is more likely to be permitted than when executed in the first effect mode (small effect). See FIG. 9-10). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, the first preparation effect and the second preparation effect are executed for different periods (for example, after the execution of the hold display advance notice preparation effect (second effect mode) is completed, the timer preparation effect is completed. Is executed. See FIG. 9-7 (D)). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, the first suggestion effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a first effect mode (blue), a second effect mode (green), a third effect mode (red), and the like. It is executed by any one of 3 (A)), and the first preparatory effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a first effect mode (small effect), a second effect mode (large effect), and the like. -3 (Refer to (B)), and the effect mode of the first suggestive effect that can be executed differs depending on which effect mode the first preparatory effect is executed (for example, the first). 1 When the hold display notice preparation effect of the effect mode is executed, the hold display notice effect is executed by any one of the first to third effect modes, and the hold display notice preparation effect of the second effect mode is executed. If so, the hold display notice effect is executed by any one of the second to third effect modes). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the feature unit 092IW, the suggestion effect can be executed without executing the corresponding preparatory effect (for example, when it is decided to execute the hold display advance notice effect or the timer effect, the hold display advance notice effect or the hold display advance notice effect is executed. It may be determined that the timer preparation effect is not executed. See FIGS. 9-3 (B) and 9-4 (B)), and the ease of execution depends on whether or not the corresponding preparation effect is executed. Different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, when the winning determination result is a big hit, it is easy to determine that the hold display notice effect and the hold display notice preparation effect are executed. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4. In addition, it is easy to determine if the timer effect is also executed. However, it may be determined not to execute the timer preparation effect. Then, the hold display notice preparation effect that does not correspond to the timer effect is executed. It is easier to execute the timer effect than when the advance notice preparation effect is not executed). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

Further, in the present feature unit 092IW, the ratio of which effect mode suggestion effect is executed differs depending on whether or not the preparation effect is executed (for example, the effect mode of the hold display notice effect or the timer preparation effect). 9-3 (B), FIG. 9-3 (B), when it is determined that the second effect mode is to be executed, the hold display advance notice preparation effect and the timer preparation effect are determined to be executed, as compared with the case where the first effect mode is determined. See Figure 9-4 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest.

The configuration shown by the feature unit 092IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by other feature units such as the feature unit 153SG to configure the gaming machine. For example, it is suggested that the timer preparation effect shown by the feature unit 092IW is a big hit shown by the feature unit 153SG, and that the timer effect suggesting the period until the execution start of the suggestion effect during the rear variable display is executed. Foretelling, the timer effect can execute a jackpot suggestion effect that suggests a big hit as a suggestion effect during the rear variable display during the reach effect, or a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be set to.

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the state is controlled to the advantageous state, and a suggestion effect execution means.
A preparatory effect executing means capable of executing a preparatory effect for notifying that the suggestion effect is executed before the suggestion effect is executed is provided.
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect.
The preparatory effect includes a first preparatory effect that announces that the first suggestive effect will be executed, and a second preparatory effect that announces that the second suggestive effect will be executed.
The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect can be executed at the same time.
The first preparatory effect and the second preparatory effect are restricted from being executed at the same time.
The first preparatory effect includes a first preparatory effect in which the first suggestion effect is executed after the effect, and a second first preparatory effect in which the first suggestive effect is not executed after the effect.
When the second first preparatory effect is executed, the ratio of the second suggestive effect being executed is higher than when the second first preparatory effect is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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