JP7059216B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 describes a plurality of gaming machines that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, display a specific display (hold display), and have different expectations for controlling the specific display to the advantageous state. A gaming machine including a specific display control means capable of changing to a stage and a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect (hold change assist zone) suggesting that the specific display stage is likely to change is disclosed. Has been done.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-137126

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, only one type of predetermined effect suggesting that the stage of the specific display is likely to change is monotonous, and the interest of the game is not improved.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of gaming is improved.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A specific display control means capable of displaying a specific display and changing the specific display into a plurality of stages having a higher degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state as the stage is higher.
The first effect executing means for executing the first effect, which suggests that the stage of the specific display is likely to change, and
A second effect executing means for executing a second effect that can be executed at a start timing different from that of the first effect, which suggests that the stage of the specific display is likely to change.
A third effect executing means for executing a third effect capable of changing the stage of the specific display to a higher stage is provided.
The specific display control means is
The stage of the specific display can be changed even after the end timing of the first effect and the second effect.
When the first effect is executed and the second effect is not executed, the stage of the specific display is more likely to be changed than when the second effect is executed without the first effect being executed.
The third effect includes a success effect of changing the stage of the specific display after the effect and a failure effect of not changing the stage of the specific display after the effect.
It is easier to execute the failure effect as the third effect when the specific display stage is less than the specific stage or more than the specific stage.
The third effect can be executed when the first effect is being executed.
In one variable display, the third effect is executed when the first effect is executed before the start of the second effect and when the first effect is executed after the end of the second effect. The rate at which the success effect is executed is different.
(1) The gaming machines related to other aspects are
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 79AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A specific display (for example, meter image 79AK001) can be displayed, and the specific display can be changed to a plurality of stages (for example, any of a plurality of levels) having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state. Display control means (for example, effect control board 12) and
A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a first effect (for example, a telop effect) suggesting that the stage of the specific display is likely to change.
A second effect (for example, a level change zone effect) that can be executed at a start timing different from that of the first effect (for example, a start timing after the first effect), which suggests that the stage of the specific display is likely to change. ) Is provided with a second effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12).
The specific display control means is
The stage of the specific display can be changed even after the end timing of the first effect and the second effect (see, for example, the digestion timing of the icon image in FIG. 11-4).
When the first effect is executed and the second effect is not executed, the stage of the specific display is more likely to be changed (for example, than when the second effect is executed without the first effect being executed). The first icon effect for raising the level of the meter image 79AK001 at the timings T10 and T11 after the end of the telop effect is executed when the telop effect (only the telop effect or the telop effect and the level change zone effect) is executed. It is not executed when only the level change zone effect is executed).

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The second effect is more likely to be executed when the first effect is executed than when the first effect is not executed (for example, in FIG. 11-7, it is determined to execute only the level change zone effect). The decision ratio to execute the telop effect and the level change zone effect is higher than the ratio to all the final levels that can execute at least one of the level change zone effect only and the telop effect and the level change zone effect ("6". ”-“ 10 ”), high),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the execution of the effect suggesting that the stage of the specific display is likely to change is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, at least a part of the execution period may overlap or may be different between the first effect and the second effect. The present tense or future tense expressions such as "executed" and "not executed" are expressions based on the timing before the target effect is executed, for example, at the start of variable display. Therefore, "when the first effect is executed is better than when the first effect is not executed" and the like, "when the first effect is executed, the first effect is performed". Includes expressions such as "more than when not executed".

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The execution period of the first effect is different from the execution period of the second effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-4, the level change zone effect is executed within the execution period of the telop effect).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the first effect and the second effect can be differentiated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The stage of the specific display changes when both the first effect and the second effect are executed, as compared with the case where the first effect is not executed and the second effect is executed. Easy (for example, as shown in Fig. 11-7, when only the level change zone effect is executed, the final level is "6" to "8", but both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed. If so, the final level will be "6" to "10", and the decision rate for both "6" to "8" is also higher in the latter).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
Further, a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a suggestion effect (for example, a change suggestion effect) suggesting that the specific display stage is changed is further provided.
The suggestion effect is more likely to be executed when both the first effect and the second effect are executed than when the second effect is executed without the first effect being executed. (For example, there are cases where only the level change zone effect is executed and cases where the level change zone effect and the telop effect are executed. At timings T4 to T7, the change suggestion effect is executed in both the former and the latter cases. , At timings T1 to T3, only the latter can execute the change suggestion effect),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (5),
Further, a third effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a third effect (for example, an icon effect) capable of changing the stage of the specific display is provided.
The third effect is easier to execute when the first effect is executed than when the second effect is executed without executing the first effect (for example, the icon effect is It is executed when the telop effect (only the telop effect or the telop effect and the level change zone effect) is executed, and is not executed when only the level change zone effect is executed),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (6),
Further, a third effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a third effect (for example, an icon effect) capable of changing the stage of the specific display is provided.
As the third effect, there are a third effect (for example, a first icon effect) that changes the stage of the specific display and a third effect (for example, a second icon effect) that does not change the specific display. can be,
When the third effect is executed, the 3-2 effect is more likely to be executed when the specific display is at or above the specific stage than when the specific display is less than the specific stage (for example, level "6") (for example, when the specific display is at or above the specific stage). For example, if the level is "6" or higher, the second icon effect can be executed, but if it is less than the level "6", the second icon effect is not executed).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, even when the specific display is at a specific stage or higher, an opportunity to execute the third effect can be secured.

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 block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the state where the frame for the gaming machine is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process which is executed at the time of power-on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the setting change processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate, the appearance rate, and the reliability of the notice X of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of other execution rate, appearance rate, and reliability of the notice X of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate and the appearance rate of the notice Y of the characteristic part 53AK. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution rate and the appearance rate of the notice Z of the feature part 53AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the characteristic part 53AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the characteristic part 57AK. It is a flowchart which shows the specific display process of a feature part 57AK. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in a specific display process. It is a figure which shows the change timing of the display mode of a specific display. It is a figure which shows the display change pattern of the specific display of a characteristic part 57AK. It is a figure which shows the transition ratio of a zone. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification of the characteristic part 57AK. It is a figure of the example of the fluctuation pattern used in the feature part 79AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the characteristic part 79AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example (continuation of FIG. 11-2) of the characteristic part 79AK. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the effect in the feature part 79AK. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process of a feature part 79AK. This is an example of determining the final level shown by the meter image. This is a definitive example of executing a telop effect and a level change zone effect. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the variable display start setting process of a feature part 79AK. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the level-up pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the execution pattern of an icon effect. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification of the characteristic part 79AK. It is a figure which shows the example of the specific display which concerns on the modification of the characteristic part 79AK.

(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) 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" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill 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 normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", 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 becomes "missing".

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of open modes (number of rounds and open upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and 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 drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process 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 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,") which 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 "missing", 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 loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect 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 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, for example, a power supply board. 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed 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 the detection signal is received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S2).
1). 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 occurrences of the jackpot) 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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". 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 to the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by 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 lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. 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 "missing", 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 cuts 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. In addition, when the reception waiting time for 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 or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process 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 game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player 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, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the feature unit 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, 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.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the 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 is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3 to increase the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the larger the value in the order of 2, 3 is, the higher the advantage is stepwise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The display contents are displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third-digit display unit and the fourth-digit display unit. The display No. 1 displays the short-term continuous ratio, and the display No. 2 displays the short-term combination ratio. Display No. 3 displays the total cumulative ratio, and display No. 4 displays the total cumulative combination ratio. Further, in the display No. 5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed, and in the display No. 6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed. Will be done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) by the same process as in step S5, and the data is normal. It is determined whether or not (step 112IWS008). In step 112 IWS008, 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. If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 112IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is off (when the door is closed) (N in step 112IWS011) or when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), from the clear switch. When the output signal of is off (N in step 112IWS013), the process does not proceed to step 120AKSA01 but proceeds to loop processing. Before entering the loop process, the control of transmitting the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (process of step 112IWS010) may be executed.

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

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

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

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

If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03). Here, when the setting key 112IW051 is on, the process for confirming the setting (setting confirmation process) or the process for changing the setting (setting change) depends on the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, on / off of the clear switch). Process) is executed. It should be noted that error processing may be executed when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned off while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed.

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

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting change command or a setting confirmation command is received, control is performed to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed. A predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative light emitting body such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, a table to which different execution ratios are assigned to each set value may be used to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect, or to determine the advance notice effect. A reference table may be provided, a table according to the set value may be generated by performing an operation on the table according to the parameters corresponding to the set value, and the generated table may be used to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

The execution rate, appearance rate, and reliability of the advance notice effect shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4 are examples, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, as the advance notice effect, another advance notice effect other than the advance notice effect shown in the above embodiment may be feasible. In such other notice effects, the appearance rate and reliability may be the same or within the same range regardless of the set value, and some or all of the other notice effects may be set to the set value. Regardless, the appearance rate and reliability may be changed according to the set value as the same execution rate. For example, among the notice effects, for the notice effects with relatively high reliability, the appearance rate and reliability are set to be the same or within the same range regardless of the set value, and the reliability is relatively low or the appearance rate is low. For high notice effects, the same execution rate may be used regardless of the set value. By doing so, the control burden regarding the execution presence / absence determination of the advance notice effect is reduced as compared with the case where the appearance rate and the reliability are the same or substantially the same range regardless of the set value for all the advance notice effects. Can be mitigated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Display change In the high probability zone, the display mode of a plurality of specific displays may be changed. For example, it may be difficult to tell which target is by changing the specific display other than the specific display (target specific display) corresponding to the start prize that triggered the transition to the display change high probability zone to "blue". .. At that time, a hold change notice in which a plurality of specific displays change at the same time, or a change suggestion effect suggesting that a plurality of specific displays change at the same time (for example, an effect is applied to the entire hold display area or an image acts on the entire hold display area). May be executed. In this case, a plurality of specific display changes may be successful, or only one may be changed. Further, the pending change notice in which a plurality of specific displays change at the same time may be executed only in the display change high probability zone, or may be executed in a normal state other than another zone or zone production. good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation of feature 79AK)
Subsequently, the feature 79AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 having the feature unit 79AK displays a meter image 79AK001 (FIG. 11-2, etc.) on the image display device 5, and executes an effect related to the meter image 79AK001.

(Variation pattern)
FIG. 11-1 shows the fluctuation pattern used in the feature portion 79AK. Here, PA1-1 and PA1-2 are prepared as variable patterns for deriving the variable display result of non-reach loss (display result of variable display of decorative symbol). The variable display variation time (execution period) in PA1-2 is set shorter (shortened) than PA1-1, and can be selected when the time is shortened. Further, as fluctuation patterns for designating the execution of various reach, PA2-1 to PA2-7 for deriving the variable display result of reach loss and PB2-1 to PB2-7 for deriving the variable display result of the jackpot are prepared.

PA2-1 and PB2-1 specify the execution of normal reach (no development to other reach production). PA2-2 and PB2-2 specify the execution of long reach (no development to other reach production). PA2-3 and PB2-3 specify the execution of Super Reach A (no development to other reach production). The fluctuation patterns PA2-4 and PB2-4 specify the execution of the super reach B that develops from the long reach (that is, the execution of the super reach B after the long reach execution). The fluctuation patterns PA2-5 and PB2-5 specify the execution of the super reach B that develops from the super reach A (that is, the execution of the super reach B after the execution of the super reach A). The fluctuation patterns PA2-6 and PB2-6 specify the execution of the super reach C that develops from the long reach (that is, the execution of the super reach C after the long reach execution). The fluctuation patterns PA2-7 and PB2-7 specify the execution of the super reach C that evolves from the super reach A (that is, the execution of the super reach C after the execution of the super reach A).

As described above, normal reach, long reach, and super reach A to C are prepared as reach effects. Long reach and super reach A can be developed into super reach B or C, while normal reach does not develop into other reach productions. Super reach B and C are executed only via long reach or super reach A, and are not executed from the beginning of reach establishment.

The variation pattern is determined (selected) at a different determination rate according to the variable display result of the variable display. As a result, the jackpot expectation (reliability) of the reach effect is set to be different according to the type. Here, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of Super Reach C> Super Reach B> Super Reach A> Long Reach> Normal Reach. Even in the same Super Reach B or C, the jackpot expectation may be different or the same depending on whether it is developed from Super Reach A or Long Reach. If you want to make a difference, it is better to develop from Super Reach A so that the expectation of big hit is higher. As for the fluctuation pattern, the longer the reach effect with high expectation of big hit is executed, the longer the fluctuation time becomes.

(Explanation of production)
Next, the main effects performed by the feature unit 79AK will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-2 to 11-3 and the like.

(Display of meter image 79AK001)
In the feature unit 79AK, the meter image 79AK001 (FIGS. 11-2 (B) to 11-3 (E)) is displayed on the image display device 5. The meter image 79AK001 is an image of a bar-shaped meter, and is composed of 10 lighting areas arranged in the vertical direction, each of which can be lit. The lighting areas of 10 are lit in order from the bottom (in FIGS. 11-2 to 11-3, the lighting of the lighting areas is represented by black filling). The meter image 79AK001 has a level (stage) indicated by the number of lighting areas (the number of lighting areas), and can be changed to a plurality of levels (multiple stages) by changing the number of lightings. be. Since the number of lighting areas is 10, the level takes a value from "1" (a state in which the lowest lighting area is lit) to "10" (a state in which all 10 lighting areas are lit).

Although the details will be described later, the level of the meter image 79AK001 (the number of lights in the lighting area) can be changed from "1" to "8" until the timing before the reach is established or before the non-reach loss is derived, depending on the level. Therefore, the ratio of whether or not the reach is established after that and the type of reach production are different. When the level is "1" to "5", the reach is not established and the non-reach is lost, or the reach is established and the normal reach is executed (Fig. 11-6). The higher the level, the higher the rate at which reach is established and normal reach is executed. If the level is "6", normal reach is executed, if it is "7", long reach (no development) is executed, and if it is "8", super reach A (no development) is executed (Fig. 11). -6). The level of the meter image 79AK001 changes to "9" or "10" from the time the reach is established to the time before the development (during the execution of the long reach or the super reach A) when there is the development to the super reach B or C. .. When the level is "9", super reach B is executed, and when the level is "10", super reach C is executed (FIG. 11-6). In this way, the type of reach effect after that can be known from the level of the meter image 79AK001. As described above, the jackpot expectation level differs depending on the type of reach effect, and therefore differs depending on the level (the number of lights in the lighting area). The higher the level, the higher the jackpot expectation, and the level indicates the jackpot expectation. Here, it is assumed that the level of the meter image 79AK001 may be increased (increased) but not decreased (decreased). Therefore, when the level becomes "6" or higher, the reach is confirmed. Further, for example, when the level becomes "7", the long reach or higher is confirmed at that time.

(Telop production)
In the feature unit 79AK, a telop effect is executed (FIGS. 11-2 (B) to 11-3 (E)). The telop effect is an effect of displaying the telop image 79AK002 including the "level change rate UP!". The telop effect suggests that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is likely to change (here, level up) due to the "level change rate UP!" Of the telop image 79AK002.

(Level change zone production)
In the feature unit 79AK, the level change zone effect is also executed (FIGS. 11-2 (H) to 11-3 (C)). The level change zone effect is an effect of displaying the band image 79AK004 including the "level change zone!". The level change zone effect changes the level of the meter image 79AK001 by notifying that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is in the zone (period) in which the level of the meter image 79AK001 is likely to change by the "level change zone!" Of the band image 79AK004. Here, it is suggested that it is easy to level up). In the level change zone effect, the background image or the like may be changed to a background image or the like representing the zone.

(Change suggestion production)
In the feature unit 79AK, a change suggestion effect (FIGS. 11-2 (C) and 11-3 (B)) is also executed. The change suggestion effect is an effect in which the meter image 79AK001 trembles, and it is suggested that the level of the meter image 79AK001 changes due to the tremor. After the change suggestion effect is executed, that is, after the meter image 79AK001 trembles, the level of the meter image 79AK001 changes (FIG. 11-2 (D), etc.). Even if the change suggestion effect is executed, the level of the meter image 79AK001 may not change. This pattern change suggestion effect is also called Gase's change suggestion effect.

(Icon production)
In the feature unit 79AK, icon effects (FIGS. 11-2 (E) to (F) and FIGS. 11-3 (E) to (I)) are also executed. For the icon effect, the icon 79AK003 of "?" Is displayed, the displayed icon image 79AK003 is moved, and the meter image 79AK001 is acted upon (FIGS. 11-2 (F), 11-3 (G)) or is being executed. This is an effect (FIG. 11-3 (I)) acting on 79AK005 (an image of “super reach A” in FIG. 11-3) for notifying the type of reach effect of.

Of the icon effects, the icon effect in which the icon image 79AK003 acts on the meter image 79AK001 is also referred to as the first icon effect. The icon effect that causes the icon image 79AK003 to act on the notification image 79AK005 is also referred to as a second icon effect. After the execution of the first icon effect, that is, after the icon image 79AK003 acts on the meter image 79AK001, the level of the meter image 79AK001 changes. After the execution of the second icon effect, that is, after the icon image 79AK003 acts on the notification image 79AK005, the color of the notification image 79AK005 changes. It can be said that the icon effect can change the level of the meter image 79AK001 by the first icon effect.

The first icon effect and the second icon effect are executed in a common manner until the icon image 79AK003 is moved, and it is difficult for the player to determine which icon effect is executed. Therefore, the icon effect is also an effect suggesting that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is changed by displaying the icon image 79AK003. If the icon effect is the first icon effect, the level changes, and if it is the second icon effect, the level does not change. Therefore, if the change in the level is the main focus, the second icon effect can be said to be a Gase icon effect.

(Flow of a series of productions)
With reference to FIGS. 11-2 and 11-3, the flow of the effect when each of the above effects is executed will be described. Here, it is a variable display in which the reach is established, the super reach A is executed, and then the development occurs and the super reach B is executed, and the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed in the variable display. Illustrate the flow of production.

In FIG. 11-2 (A), the variable display immediately before the variable display in which the super reach B is executed is completed, and the reach is lost in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. It shows how the variable display result is derived. In the previous variable display, the level of the meter image 79AK001 has not changed (for this reason, the level is 1). The meter image 79AK001 shall be displayed even if it is a variable display in which the level does not change. The meter image 79AK001 is displayed in the state of level "1" (the state in which the lowest lighting area is lit) unless the level changes. The meter image 79AK001 may be displayed at all times, or may be displayed during variable display but may be erased during a big hit game state or the like. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2, in the feature unit 79AK, the hold display HH (hold display of the first special figure game) and the active display AH are displayed at the lower part of the screen.

When the variable display in which the super reach B is executed is started, the telop effect of displaying the telop image 79AK002 including the "level change rate UP!" Is executed (FIG. 11-2 (B)). In this way, the telop effect is started with the start of the variable display. The display of the telop image 79AK002 is continued until the end timing of the telop effect. It is suggested that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is likely to change due to the telop effect. The variable display of the decorative pattern is performed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the center of the screen. When the variable display is started, the rightmost hold display HH moves to the right to become the active display AH, and the other hold display HH shifts to the right.

After the variable display starts, a change suggestion effect or an icon effect can be executed. Here, after the start of the variable display (after the start of the telop effect), the meter image 79AK001 trembles (FIG. 11-2 (C)) due to the execution of the change suggestion effect, and then the lighting area in the meter image 79AK001. The number of lights is increased by one (the second lighting area from the bottom is newly lit), and the level of the meter image 79AK001 is increased by one (FIG. 11-2 (D)).

After that, the first icon effect of the icon effects is executed. In the first icon effect, the icon image 79AK003 is displayed (FIG. 11-2 (E)). The icon image 79AK003 moves immediately after being displayed and acts on (contacts) the meter image 79AK001 (FIG. 11-2 (F)). The acted icon image 79AK003 is erased. The icon image 79AK003 is digested by such an action. After that, the number of lighting areas in the meter image 79AK001 is increased by one (the third lighting area from the bottom is newly lit), and the level of the meter image 79AK001 is increased by 1 (FIG. 11-2 (G)). As a result, the level of the meter image 79AK001 becomes "3".

After that, the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect is executed (not shown), the number of lights in the lighting area in the meter image 79AK001 is increased by one, and the level of the meter image 79AK001 is further increased by one (not shown). By the 1 increase, the level of the meter image 79AK001 becomes "4".

After that, the level change zone effect is executed (started) (FIG. 11-2 (H), FIG. 11-3 (A)), and the band image 79AK004 including "level change zone!" Is displayed. The level change zone effect is executed after the start of the telop effect. It is suggested that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is likely to change due to the level change zone effect. The telop effect (display of the telop image 79AK002) is continued even during the level change zone effect. Here, in addition to the telop effect, the level change zone effect is also executed, so that the player further expects the level of the meter image 79AK001 to change.

In the level change zone effect, a pseudo-ream is executed in which each decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the center of the screen is temporarily stopped (FIG. 11-3 (B)). The temporary stop is a stop in a mode different from the stop (complete stop) when deriving the definite decorative symbol which is the variable display result. For example, stop time. In the level change zone effect, the change suggestion effect is executed in conjunction with this temporary stop (at the timing when all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped) (FIG. 11-3 (B)). In other words, in the level change zone effect, it can be said that the temporary stop is executed at the execution timing of the change suggestion effect. During the level change zone effect, the icon effect is not executed, and only the change suggestion effect (change suggestion effect that is not a mess) is executed. After the change suggestion effect, the number of lighting areas in the meter image 79AK001 is increased by one (the fifth lighting area from the bottom is newly lit), and the level of the meter image 79AK001 is increased by 1 (FIG. 11-3 (C)). ). As a result, the level indicated by the meter image 79AK003 becomes "5".

After that, the temporary stop and the change suggestion effect are executed three times, and in each effect, the number of lights in the lighting area in the meter image 79AK001 increases by one, and the level of the meter image 79AK001 increases by one (level becomes "8"). (Neither is shown).

After that, reach is established in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the center of the screen, and the level change zone effect (display of the band image 79AK004, etc.) ends (FIG. 11-3 (D)). ). Here, when the reach is established, the super reach A corresponding to the level "8" is started (FIG. 11-3 (D)).

In Super Reach A, a notification image 79AK005 (“Super Reach A”) indicating that the reach effect being executed is Super Reach A is displayed, and the decorative symbol is variable in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The display is reduced in the lower left of the screen (FIG. 11-3 (E)). In the center of the screen, an effect image (animation, etc.) (animation, etc.) of Super Reach A (not shown) is displayed. After the start of Super Reach A, the icon effect is executed twice in sequence (here, the first one is the first icon effect and the remaining one is the second icon effect), and two icon images 79AK003 are displayed. (Fig. 11-3 (E)).

After that, the telop effect (display of the telop image 79AK002, etc.) ends (FIG. 11-3 (F)). After that, of the two icon images 79AK003, the icon image 79AK003 displayed in the icon effect that was started earlier is digested by acting (contacting) the meter image 79AK001 (first icon effect) (FIG. 11-). 3 (G)), the number of lights in the lighting area in the meter image 79AK001 is increased by one, and the level of the meter image 79AK001 is increased by 1 (the level becomes “9”) (FIG. 11-3 (H)).

After that, of the two icon images 79AK003, the icon image 79AK003 displayed in the icon effect that was started to be executed later is digested by acting (contacting) the broadcast image 79AK005 (second icon effect) (FIG. 11-3 (FIG. 11-3). I)), the color of the broadcast image 79AK005 is changed (FIG. 11-3 (J)). After that, Super Reach A develops into Super Reach B or C, but here, the level (final level) of the meter image 79AK001 is "9", and the "9" corresponds to Super Reach B. , Develops into Super Reach B.

Each effect including the display of the meter image 79AK001, the telop effect, the level change zone effect, the change suggestion effect, and the icon effect may be executed in parallel with the other effects. Therefore, the meter image 79AK001, the telop image 79AK002, the icon image 79AK003, and the band image 79AK004 are shown at the edges of the screen of the image display device 5 (other effects) so as not to interfere with other effects as shown in FIGS. 11-2 and 1103. It is preferable that the image is displayed at a position that does not cover the image and a position that does not impair the visibility of other staging images. Further, when displaying each of the above images on the edge of the screen, the images may be displayed in a semi-transparent manner (a mode in which the visibility of other effects images is ensured) to ensure the visibility of other effects. The meter image 79AK001, the telop image 79AK002, the icon image 79AK003, and the band image 79AK004 may be displayed in a region that is not covered with the variablely displayed decorative pattern so as not to impair the visibility of the variablely displayed decorative pattern. The variable display of the decorative pattern and the notification image 79AK005 in the reach effect (super reach A in the above) are also displayed in the corner of the screen so as not to interfere with the effect image of the reach effect (in particular, the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed). ).

(Execution timing of each production)
FIG. 11-4 shows the execution timing of the effect. The execution timing described below is predetermined in relation to the fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation in the variable display in the state where the reach is not established is also referred to as a normal fluctuation. The telop effect, level change zone effect, change suggestion effect, and icon effect are not executed when the variation pattern is PA1-2. This is because the execution time of the variable display is short, so that the execution time of each of the above-mentioned effects cannot be secured.

The telop effect is executed at the start of the variable display (variation of normal fluctuation). If the reach is not established, the telop effect ends with the derivation of the variable display result of the non-reach loss, and if the reach is established, the telop effect ends after the reach is established. Even if the telop effect ends after the reach is established, it ends during the execution period of the normal reach, the long reach, and the super reach A (before the development to the super reach B or C).

The level change zone effect is executed after the start of the variable display (after the start timing of the telop effect), and ends when the variable display result of non-reach loss is derived or the reach is established. That is, the level change zone effect is usually executed during the fluctuation.

The telop effect and the level change zone effect may be executed in one variable display (see Fig. 11-2, etc. The level change zone effect is executed during the telop effect). , Only one of them may be executed.

In the variable display, timings T1 to T7 (in the case of non-reach loss variable display) or T1 to T9 (in the case of variable display in which reach is established) are set as execution timings of the change suggestion effect or the icon effect. Timings T1 to T7 are set during normal fluctuation, and timings T8 and T9 are derived or developed within the execution period of normal reach, long reach, and super reach A (variable display result (reach loss or jackpot) after the reach is established). Within the previous period). The timings T1 to T9 are arranged within the period during which the telop effect can be executed. The timings T4 to T7 are arranged within the period during which the level change zone effect can be executed.

At the timings T1 to T7, either the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect can be executed. As the change suggestion effect, the change suggestion effect of Gase may be executed. At the timings T8 and T9, the first icon effect or the second icon effect may be executed. When the first icon effect is executed at the timings T1 to T7, the icon image 79AK003 immediately moves, acts, and is digested. On the other hand, when the first icon effect or the second icon effect is executed at the timings T8 and T9, the icon image 79AK003 is not immediately digested (does not act), and is sequentially digested at the timings T10 and T11 after the telop effect is completed. Will be done. The timings T10 and T11 are the timings before the development when there is development to super reach B or C, and before the end of the variable display being executed (before the reach loss or the derivation of the jackpot) when there is no development. It is the timing of.

In FIG. 11-2, the change suggestion effect of FIG. 11-2 (C) is executed at the timing T1, and the first icon effect of FIGS. 11-2 (E) to (F) is executed at the timing T2. , The change suggestion effect or the first icon effect of the timing T3 is executed between FIGS. 11-2 (G) and (H) (the change suggestion effect has no gap).

In FIG. 11-3, the change suggestion effect of FIG. 11-3 (B) is executed at the timing T4, and the change of the timings T5 to T7 between FIGS. 11-3 (C) and (D). The suggestion effect is executed (as described above, the icon effect is not executed in the level change zone effect. In the level change zone effect, the change suggestion effect is executed in conjunction with the temporary stop of the decorative pattern). .. At timings T8 and T9, the two icon effects shown in FIG. 11-3 (E) are executed. The icon images 79AK003 of FIGS. 11-3 (G) and (I) are digested at the timings T10 and T11, respectively.

The execution patterns of the change suggestion effect and the icon effect at the timings T1 to T9 will be described in the following description of the variable display start setting process.

(Variable display start setting process)
In the feature unit 79AK, the process of FIG. 11-5 is executed as the variable display start setting process. The decision (selection) described below is a random decision (selection) by lottery, and uses a random value and a table (a table in which a decision value to be compared with the random value is assigned to the decision result). It is done (same for other feature parts etc.). The determination ratio of the determination example described below is realized by adjusting the range of determination values in the table.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 can be first specified by the effect control command (variation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display, which is the variable display variation pattern executed this time. It is determined whether the fluctuation pattern (also referred to as the current fluctuation pattern) is other than the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern PA1-2 with a shortened fluctuation time (step 79AKS001).

When the fluctuation pattern this time is other than PA1-2 (step 79AKS001; Yes), the final level of the meter image 79AK001 is determined in the variable display executed this time (step 79AKS002A). The final level is the final level (the level that does not change thereafter) indicated by the meter image 79AK001 (the number of lights in the lighting area) in one variable display.

FIG. 11-6 shows an example of determining the final level in step 79AKS002A (numerical value (%) is the determination ratio). The final level is determined at a different ratio according to the current fluctuation pattern (for example, a plurality of tables referred to in the lottery are prepared according to the fluctuation pattern).

As shown in FIG. 11-6, when the fluctuation pattern this time is PA1-1 specifying non-reach loss, the final level is determined to be one of "1" to "5". The decision ratio is higher in the order of "1"> "2"> "3"> "4"> "5". When the fluctuation pattern this time is PA2-1 or PA2-2 that specifies normal reach, the final level is determined to be one of "1" to "6". The decision ratio is higher in the order of "6"> "5"> "4"> "3"> "2"> "1". At the final levels "1" to "5", the higher the value of the final level, the easier it is for normal reach to be executed (the easier it is for the reach to be established), and the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Since the final level "6" is determined only by PA2-1 and PB2-1 that specify normal reach (no development), normal reach is executed when the final level is "6" ("6" is normal reach). It corresponds). Since the final level "7" is determined only by PA2-2 and PB2-2 that specify long reach (no development), long reach is executed when the final level is "7" ("7" is). Supports long reach). Since the final level "8" is determined only by PA2-3 and PB2-3 that specify super reach A (no development), super reach A is executed when the final level is "8" ("8"). "Corresponds to Super Reach A). Since the final level "9" is determined only by PA2-4, PA2-5, PB2-4, and PB2-5 that specify Super Reach B, Super Reach B is executed when the final level is "9". ("9" corresponds to Super Reach B). Since the final level "10" is determined only by PA2-6, PA2-7, PB2-6, and PB2-7 that specify Super Reach B, Super Reach C is executed when the final level is "10". ("10" corresponds to Super Reach C). The higher the final level, including "1" to "5", the higher the expectation of a big hit.

After the final level is determined, the level of the meter image 79AK001 after the timing T7 (the level immediately before the reach is established or immediately before the derivation of the non-reach loss, hereinafter also referred to as the level after T7) is determined according to the determined final level and the current fluctuation pattern. Determine (step 79AKS002B).

When the final level is any of "1" to "8", there is no development to super reach B or C and the final level = the level after T7, so the final level is determined as the level after T7. On the other hand, when the final level is "9" to "10", the final level = the level after T7 is not set because there is development to super reach B or C. This is because if the final level = the level after T7, the development to super reach B or C can be understood even before the reach is established. In this case, when the fluctuation pattern this time is PA2-4, PA2-6, PB2-4, PB2-6 that develops from long reach to super reach B or C, the level after T7 is "7" corresponding to long reach. To decide. When the fluctuation pattern this time is PA2-5, PA2-7, PB2-5, PB2-7 that develops from Super Reach A to Super Reach B or C, the level after T7 is changed to "8" corresponding to Super Reach A. decide. With these decisions, the post-T7 level can be made to correspond to the type of reach effect performed after the reach is established.

After that, it is determined whether or not to execute the telop effect and the level change zone effect (step 79AKS003). FIG. 11-7 shows an example of determining whether or not to execute the telop effect and the level change zone effect in step 79AKS003 (numerical value (%) is the determination ratio). Whether or not each effect is executed is determined at a different ratio according to the final level determined above (for example, a plurality of tables referred to at the time of lottery are prepared according to the final level).

As shown in FIG. 11-7, the telop effect is executed when the final level is "2" or higher, and is not executed when the final level is "1". The level change zone effect is executed when the final level is "6" or higher, and is not executed when the final level is "1". That is, since the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed only when the level of the meter image 79AK001 changes, the level of the meter image 79AK001 changes when these effects are executed than when they are not executed. Cheap. That is, these effects suggest that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is more likely to change depending on the execution than when it is not executed. Here, in each of the telop effect and the level change zone effect, the level of the meter image 79AK001 is more likely to change than when both of these effects are not executed, but the determination ratio in FIG. 11-7 is adjusted. Thereby, in the telop effect, the level of the meter image 79AK001 is more likely to change than when the telop effect is not executed, and in the level change zone effect, the level of the meter image 79AK001 is higher than when the level change zone effect is not executed. May be variable.

The decision result of executing only the telop effect can be determined for each of the final levels "2" to "10", but the decision ratio when the final level is "4" or higher is both the telop effect and the level change zone effect. It is higher than the result of the decision not to execute the production. Therefore, when only the telop effect is executed, the final level is more likely to be "4" or higher than when both effects are not executed.

The decision result of executing only the level change zone effect can be decided only when the final level is "6" to "8". Therefore, when only the level change zone effect is executed, it is determined that the final level will be "6" to "8", so that the reach establishment is confirmed, but the highly expected super reach B or C is not executed. It will also be confirmed.

Since the final level of the decision to execute only the telop effect can be determined for each of "2" to "5", when only the telop effect is executed (the level change zone effect is not executed during the execution of the telop effect). When), the reach is not confirmed. However, the decision result that only the telop effect is executed can be determined even when the final level is "9" or "10", although the decision rate is low (especially lower than when both effects are executed). Therefore, when the telop effect is executed, unlike the case where only the level change zone effect is executed, the final level becomes "9" or "10", and there is room for executing Super Reach B or C with a high expectation of a big hit. Remains.

As described above, when only the telop effect is executed, unlike the case where only the level change zone effect is executed, the reach cannot be confirmed, but the super cannot be expected when only the level change zone effect is executed. Execution of reach B or C can be expected.

The decision result to execute both the telop effect and the level change zone effect can be decided when the final level is "6" or higher, and the higher the final level, the higher the decision rate, so both effects When is executed, it is easy to execute a reach effect with a high degree of expectation. In particular, when the final level is "9" and "10", the determination rate is high, and when both effects are executed, the execution of Super Reach B or C can be expected. When both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed, the final level "6" or higher is confirmed by the level change zone effect (reach establishment is confirmed), and the final level is "9" or "10" by the telop effect. (And since the execution of Super Reach B or C can be expected more than in other cases, the synergistic effect of both effects is exhibited).

The result of the decision not to execute both the telop effect and the level change zone effect is not determined when the final levels are "9" and "10", as in the case of executing only the level change zone effect. When the final level is "6" to "10" respectively, the decision ratio of the decision result that both effects are not executed is compared with each decision ratio of the decision result that the telop effect and / or the level change zone effect is executed. Same (same for 0%) or lower. Therefore, when the telop effect and / or the level change zone effect is executed, the final level is more likely to be "6" or higher than when both effects are not executed. Therefore, the player can use the telop effect or the level change zone. Expect the execution of the production.

The decision result of executing both the telop effect and the level change zone effect and the decision result of executing only the level change zone effect can be determined when the final level is "6" or higher. And the decision rate at each final level is higher in the former than in the latter. Therefore, the level change zone effect is more likely to be executed when the telop effect is executed (when both effects are executed) than when the telop effect is not executed (when only the level change zone effect is executed).

It should be noted that the telop effect and the level change zone effect are also effects that suggest that the level is more likely to change (including confirmation) to a predetermined value (4 or 6) or more when it is executed than when it is not executed.

After determining whether or not to execute the telop effect and the level change zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is determined to execute only the telop effect or not to execute both the telop effect and the level change zone effect. (Step 79AKS004).

When it is determined to execute only the telop effect or not to execute both the telop effect and the level change zone effect (step 79AKS004; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is described above among the timings T1 to T7. The timing of the determined number -1 of the level after T7 is determined (selected) as the execution timing of the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect that is not telop (step 79AKS005). The timing of the number of the numerical value -1 of the level after T7 is because the initial value of the level is "1" (the number of changes is -1).

In step 79AKS005, when the level after T7 is "8", all timings T1 to T7 are selected. When the level after T7 is "1", the timing is not selected (change suggestion effect and first icon effect are not executed). When the level after T7 is "2" to "7", an execution pattern for specifying which of the timing T1 to T7, which is prepared in advance, is to execute the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect. Therefore, the above determination is made by determining the execution pattern this time by lottery. For example, when the level after T7 is "7", an execution pattern for executing an effect at timings T1 to T6, an execution pattern for executing an effect at timings T2 to T7, and an execution pattern for executing an effect at timings T1 and T3 to T7. Prepare patterns, etc., and determine the execution pattern from these. The decision ratio may be equal, but for example, a decision ratio may be set so that the effect is more easily executed at a later or earlier timing (in the former case, the level tends to rise from the beginning, so that the decision ratio is likely to increase. It can give the player a sense of security, and in the latter case, even if the level does not rise from the beginning, it can be expected to level up later).

After that, for each of the timings determined above, it is determined whether to execute the change suggestion effect that is not a mess or to execute the first icon effect (step 79AKS006). The decision ratio of the decision may be equal, but for example, the decision ratio of one of the non-gase change suggestion effect and the first icon effect may be higher than the other decision ratio (thus, any of the effects). The frequency of execution increases and the fun of the game improves). Further, the determination ratio may be set so that one of the two effects is more likely to be determined at a later timing (thus, the ratio of which effect is executed according to the timing is different). The interest in the game will improve). The change suggestion effect and the first icon effect determined to be executed here are intended to raise the level of the meter image 79AK001 by one.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect of the Gase for the remaining timings of the timings T1 to T7 other than the timing determined above (step 79AKS007). For example, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect of Gase for each of the remaining timings, or the execution pattern (including the pattern that does not execute all) of the change suggestion effect of Gase may be determined by the remaining timing and arrangement. A plurality of them may be prepared according to the above, and the execution pattern may be determined by lottery. If the level after T7 is "8" and there is no remaining timing, it is decided not to execute the change suggestion effect of Gase. After step 79AKS007, step 79AKS008 is executed.

In steps 79AKS005 to 79AKS007, if the final level is "2" or more, the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect that is not a mess is executed at the timing of the number of times of the value of level -1 after T7 among the timings T1 to T7. (Because each production raises the level by 1). In addition, for other timings, the change suggestion effect of Gase is appropriately executed. As a result, the execution frequency of the effect can be ensured (note that it may not be executed depending on the lottery result). In addition, in step 79AKS007, it may be decided to execute the change suggestion effect of Gase for all the remaining timings. As a result, the execution frequency of the effect can be further secured.

When it is not determined to execute only the telop effect and not to execute both the telop effect and the level change zone effect (step 79AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of FIG. 11-8. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is determined to execute only the level change zone effect (step 79AKS101).

When it is decided to execute only the level change zone effect (step 79AKS101; Yes), it is determined to execute the change suggestion effect which is not a mess at each of the timings T4 to T7 which are the timings within the execution period of the level change zone effect (step 79AKS101; Yes). Step 79AKS102). After that, it is determined that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at the time of executing each change suggestion effect (each timing corresponding to each of the timings T4 to T7) (step 79AKS103). As a result, in the level change zone effect, the change suggestion effect is executed in conjunction with the temporary stop.

After that, the level-up pattern after each change suggestion effect is executed is determined (step 79AKS104). FIG. 11-9 shows an example of determining the level-up pattern (the execution timing of each change suggestion effect is T4 to T7). Here, the final level (in the level change zone production, the final level is "6" to "8", so the final level = the level after T7) is L6-1 to L6-3, "7" for "6". L7-1 to L7-2 for L7-1 and L8-1 for "8" are prepared. The determination ratio may be adjusted as appropriate. Here, the level of the meter image 79AK001 is increased by 1 or 2 after the change suggestion effect. Then, the process proceeds to step 79AKS008.

When only the level change zone effect is executed, the change suggestion effect that is not a mess is executed in conjunction with the temporary stop at the timings T4 to T7 during the execution of the effect, while at the timings T1 to T3 before the start of the effect. The production is not executed. Also, while the telop effect raises the level by only 1, the level change zone effect may increase the level by 2. Therefore, when only the level change zone effect is executed, it seems that the level rises sharply, and the effect of the effect is improved.

If it is not decided to execute only the level change zone effect (step 79AKS101; No), it means that it is decided to execute two effects, the telop effect and the level change zone effect. In this case, first, it is determined that the change suggestion effect that is not a mess is executed at each of the timings T4 to T7, which are the timings within the execution period of the level change zone effect (step 79AKS106). After that, it is determined that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at the time of executing each change suggestion effect (each timing corresponding to each of the timings T4 to T7) (step 79AKS107). After executing the change suggestion effect, it is determined that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is increased by 1.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 changes the timing of the number of the numerical value -5 (“4” of T1 to T4 + initial value “1”) of the level after T7 determined above among the timings T1 to T3. It is determined (selected) as the execution timing of the suggestion effect or the first icon effect (step 79AKS108).

In step 79AKS005, when the level after T7 is "8", all timings T1 to T3 are selected. When the level after T7 is "6" to "7", an execution pattern for specifying which of the timings T1 to T3, which is prepared in advance, is to execute the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect. Therefore, the above determination is made by determining the execution pattern this time by lottery. The decision ratio may be equal, but for example, a decision ratio may be set so that the effect is more easily executed at a later or earlier timing (in the former case, the level tends to rise from the beginning, so that the decision ratio is likely to increase. It can give the player a sense of security, and in the latter case, even if the level does not rise from the beginning, it can be expected to level up later).

After that, for each of the timings determined above, it is determined whether to execute the change suggestion effect that is not a mess or to execute the first icon effect (step 79AKS109). The decision ratio of the decision may be equal, but for example, the decision ratio of one of the non-gase change suggestion effect and the first icon effect may be higher than the other decision ratio (thus, any of the effects). The frequency of execution increases and the fun of the game improves). Further, the determination ratio may be set so that one of the two effects is more likely to be determined at a later timing (thus, the ratio of which effect is executed according to the timing is different). The interest in the game will improve). The change suggestion effect and the first icon effect determined to be executed here are intended to raise the level of the meter image 79AK001 by one.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect of the Gase for the remaining timings of the timings T1 to T3 other than the timing determined above (step 79AKS110). For example, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to execute the change suggestion effect of Gase for each of the remaining timings, or the execution pattern (including the pattern that does not execute all) of the change suggestion effect of Gase may be determined by the remaining timing and arrangement. A plurality of them may be prepared according to the above, and the execution pattern may be determined by lottery. If the level after T7 is "8" and there is no remaining timing, it is decided not to execute the change suggestion effect of Gase. After step 79AKS110, step 79AKS008 is executed.

In steps 79AKS106 to 79AKS110, the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect is executed as many times as the value of level -1 after T7 (because the level is increased by 1 in each effect). In addition, it is possible to give priority to the timings T4 to T7, which are the execution periods of the level change zone effect, to execute the change suggestion effect, and to concentrate on raising the level during this execution period. As for the timings T1 to T3, the change suggestion effect of the Gase is appropriately executed. As a result, the execution frequency of the effect can be ensured (note that it may not be executed depending on the lottery result). In addition, in step 79AKS007, it may be decided to execute the change suggestion effect of Gase for all the remaining timings. As a result, the execution frequency of the effect can be further secured.

Returning to FIG. 11-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 79AKS008 whether the final level determined above is any of "6" to "8". If it is any of "6" to "8" (step 79AKS008; Yes), there is no development to Super Reach B or C and the level does not rise, so if the second icon effect is executed at each of timings T8 and T9, Determine (step 79AKS009). In this case, the color of the notification image 79AK005 is changed twice by the second icon effect twice.

When the final level determined above is neither "6" to "8" (step 79AKS008; No), it is determined whether the final level determined above is "9" or "10" (step 79AKS010). .. When it is "9" or "10" (step 79AKS010; Yes), the execution pattern of the icon effect at the timings T8 and T9 is determined (step 79AKS011).

FIG. 11-10 shows an example of determining the execution pattern of the icon effect. As shown in FIG. 11-10, here, a plurality of different execution patterns are prepared according to the final level and the level after T7. In the figure, "first icon effect" in the columns of T8 and T9 indicates that the first icon effect is executed at T8 or T9. In addition, the numerical value in parentheses indicates the number of levels to be increased after the execution of the first icon effect (if it is +2, it is increased by 2). In the figure, "second icon effect" in the columns of T8 and T9 indicates that the second icon effect is executed at T8 or T9. The determination ratio may be changed as appropriate. Each execution pattern is set to raise the level of the meter image 79AK001 from the post-T7 level to the final level.

According to step 79AKS009 and step 79AKS011, the icon effect can be executed regardless of the development to Super Reach B or C, and the level of the meter image 79AK001 may be raised by the icon effect (especially the display of the icon image 79AK003). Can sustain the expectation of. Here, it is determined whether or not the icon effect is executed regardless of whether or not the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed. However, when the level change zone effect and the telop effect are not executed, only the level change zone effect is executed. When it is executed, the icon effect may not be executed (because in the above case, it does not develop into Super Reach B or C, and the icon effect suggesting these developments becomes unnecessary). Further, the second icon effect may not always be executed, but may be executed at a fixed ratio (less than 100%) by lottery.

If it is not "9" or "10" (step 79AKS010; No), the process proceeds to step 79AKS014. In this case, the final level is less than "6", and in this case, the icon effect is not executed (even if the reach is established, it is not executed). When the reach is established, it may be decided to execute the second icon effect at the timings T8 and T9 at a constant rate.

After steps 79AKS009 and 79AKS011, if the final level is not "9" or "10" (step 79AKS010; No), the current variation pattern is PA1-2 (step 79AKS001; No) (in this case, meter image 79AK001). The level does not change, and the telop effect is not executed.), The effect control CPU 120 displays the fixed decorative symbol, which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, in the variable display of this time and the variable display of the variable display executed this time. It is determined based on the result (which can be specified by the effect control command (display result designation command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display. Hereinafter, also referred to as the variable display result of this time) (step 79AKS014). A plurality of combinations of fixed decorative symbols are prepared according to the combination of the current variation pattern and the variable display result, and are determined by lottery.

After that, based on the current variation pattern and the variable display result, it is determined whether or not to execute other effects such as reach effect and advance notice effect, and the type thereof (step 79AKS015).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to change the decorative symbol in an manner based on the current variation pattern and start the variable display for deriving the final decorative symbol (step 79AKS016). The display control unit 123 executes variable display based on the instruction.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute various effects determined to be executed (execution at a predetermined timing in relation to the fluctuation pattern) according to the determination result described above (step). 79AKS017). As a result, the display control unit 123 executes the effect at an appropriate timing based on the instruction. For example, the display control unit 123 starts the telop effect from the start of the variable display based on the above instruction, executes the change suggestion effect and the first icon effect at each of the timings T1 to T7, and telops the level change zone effect. It can be executed at an appropriate timing after the start of the effect, the icon effect can be started at the timings T8 and T9, the icon can be digested at the timings T10 and T11, and the level of the meter image 79AK001 can be changed by the change suggestion effect and the icon effect. do.

After that, the effect control process flag is updated to 2 (step 79AKS018), and the variable display start setting process is terminated.

Here, the characteristic effect of the feature unit 79AK will be described again with reference to FIG. 11-4. When the telop effect and the level change zone effect are not executed, or when only the telop effect is executed, the change suggestion effect that is not a mess at each timing of the number corresponding to the final level (level after T7) among the timings T1 to T7. Or, the first icon effect is executed (not executed when the final level is "1"). At the remaining timings of the timings T1 to T7, the change suggestion effect of the Gase can be executed. If the final level is "6" or higher, the first icon effect and the second icon effect are executed at timings T8 and T9 according to the final level and the level after T7 (both effects as described above). If is not executed, the second icon effect may not be executed).

When only the level change zone effect is executed, the change suggestion effect that is not a mess is executed in conjunction with the temporary stop at the timings T4 to T7. At the timings T1 to T3, the change suggestion effect and the icon effect are not executed (as a modification, the change suggestion effect of Gase may be executed). If the final level is "6" or higher, the second icon effect (because the final level is "8" or less) is executed at timings T8 and T9 (as described above, the second icon effect). Is not executed, that is, the icon effect may not be executed when only the level change zone effect is executed).

When the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed, the change suggestion effect that is not a mess is executed in conjunction with the temporary stop at the timings T4 to T7. At the timings T1 to T3, the change suggestion effect or the first icon effect is executed at each timing of the number corresponding to the final level (level after T7). At the remaining timings of the timings T1 to T3, the change suggestion effect of the Gase can be executed. Further, at the timings T8 to T9, the first icon effect and the second icon effect are executed at the timings T8 and T9 according to the final level and the level after T7.

The icon image 79AK003 displayed by the icon effect executed at the timings T1 to T7 is immediately digested (for example, before the next timing of the timings T1 to T7). The icon image 79AK003 displayed by the icon effect executed at the timings T8 and T9 is digested at the timings T10 and T11 (timing after the period during which the telop effect can be executed) after a certain period of time has elapsed.

(Effect of feature 79AK, etc.)
Since the feature unit 79AK notifies the type of reach to be executed thereafter by the level of the meter image 79AK001, the player pays attention to the meter image 79AK001, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since the level only goes up and does not go down, the player can pay attention to the meter image 79AK001 with peace of mind, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the current level compensates for the reach corresponding to that level and above. For example, when it becomes "6", the reach is confirmed. When it becomes "8", super reach A or higher (reach production with expectations of super reach A or higher, that is, super reach A to C) is determined. Even with such compensation or confirmation, the interest of the game is improved.

Furthermore, as a production that suggests or can change the level of the meter image 79AK001, multiple productions such as a change suggestion production and an icon production are prepared, so the production patterns are increasing, and the hobby of the game is Is improved. Furthermore, since the change suggestion effect and the second icon effect are prepared, it is possible to secure an opportunity to execute the change suggestion effect and the icon effect.

In addition, it can be suggested that the level of the meter image 79AK001 is likely to change by the telop effect and the level change zone effect (it can be said that the change suggestion effect and the first icon effect are easy to be executed), and a plurality of such suggestions can be made. By providing the types, the fun of the game will be improved. Furthermore, since both effects can be executed at the same time (and it is easier to change to a higher level if both effects are executed), the player expects both effects to be executed, and the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, since the method of changing the level is different for each of the telop production and the level change zone production, the production patterns are increased and the fun of the game is improved.

Further, in the feature unit 79AK, as shown in FIG. 11-7, the decision ratio for executing the telop effect and the level change zone effect is higher than the decision rate for executing only the level change zone effect. Since it is high at all final levels ("6" to "10") that can be executed at least one of the telop effect and the level change zone effect, the level change zone effect is executed (executed) by the telop effect. When is easier to execute than when the telop effect is not executed (is not executed). Here, if the execution ratio of the level change zone effect is constant regardless of the presence or absence of the execution of the telop effect, the execution of the effect becomes monotonous, but in the feature section 79AK, as described above, the level change zone effect is performed. Since the execution ratio is different depending on whether or not the telop effect is executed, the execution of the effect is not monotonous, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, since both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are easier to be executed than the level change zone effect alone, it is possible to meet the expectations of the player who expects both effects. It should be noted that the decision ratio for executing the telop effect and the level change zone effect may be lower than the decision ratio for executing only the level change zone effect, and the above relationship may be reversed. Even in this case, since the execution ratio of the level change zone effect is different depending on whether or not the telop effect is executed, the execution of the effect is not monotonous and the fun of the game is improved.

Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 11-4, the execution periods of both effects are different so that the level change zone effect is executed within the execution period of the telop effect, so both effects can be differentiated and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

Further, in FIGS. 11-7, the final level is "6" to "8" when only the level change zone effect is executed, but the final level is when both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed. Since the level is "6" to "10" and the decision ratio in "6" to "8" common to both is higher in the latter, than when the level change zone effect is executed without executing the telop effect. However, the level of the meter image 79AK001 is more likely to change when both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed. For example, when only the level change zone effect is executed, the final level is set to "6" to "10", and the determination ratio in "6" to "10" is set to be higher in the latter. , Make it easier for the level of the meter image 79AK001 to change when both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed than when the level change zone effect is executed without executing the telop effect. (Otherwise, the configuration may be realized by an appropriate method). By doing so, the player who expects the level change pays attention to the execution of the telop effect and the execution of the level change zone effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the first icon effect for raising the level of the meter image 79AK001 at the timings T10 and T11 after the end of the telop effect is executed at least when the telop effect is executed among the telop effect and the level change zone effect, and the level change zone. Since it is not executed when only the effect is executed, the telop is performed after the telop effect is executed (after only the telop effect is executed and / or after the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed). The level of the meter image 79AK001 is more likely to change than after the level change zone effect is executed without the effect being executed. As a result, the player who expects the level change pays attention to the execution of the telop effect and the execution of the level change zone effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

When the final level is "9" or "10", it may be decided to execute only the level change zone effect, and in this case, the first icon effect may be executed. In such a case, after the telop effect is executed by adjusting the determination ratio of whether or not the first icon effect is executed, after the level change zone effect is executed without the telop effect being executed. Rather, it is preferable to make the level of the meter image 79AK001 more variable.

Further, as described above, there are cases where only the level change zone effect is executed and cases where the level change zone effect and the telop effect are executed. On the other hand, in timings T1 to T3, the change suggestion effect (change suggestion effect of telop and change suggestion effect that is not telop) can be executed only in the latter, so that only the change suggestion effect (change suggestion effect that is not telop) is focused on. (You may pay attention to all the change suggestion effects including the ghost), both the telop effect and the level change zone effect than when the level change zone effect is executed without executing the telop effect. Will be easier to execute when is executed. As a result, the player pays attention to the execution of the telop effect and the execution of the level change zone effect, so that the interest of the game is improved. Even when only the level change zone effect is executed, the change suggestion effect may be executed at the timings T1 to T3 at a rate satisfying the above conditions. In addition, depending on whether only the level change zone effect is executed or the level change zone effect and the telop effect are executed, (1) the former is made to frequently generate the change suggestion effect of Gase (2). ) In the former case, the level is changed by the change suggestion effect that is not sloppy at timings T4 to T7, and in the latter case, the level is changed by the change suggestion effect at the timing of 3 or less of the timings T1 to T7, and the rest is the icon. The level of the change suggestion effect (which may be a change suggestion effect that is not a ghost or a change suggestion effect that includes a ghost) can be changed without executing the telop effect by changing the level depending on the effect. It may be more difficult to execute when both the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed than when the zone effect is executed.

Further, as described above, the icon effect is executed at least when the telop effect is executed among the telop effect and the level change zone effect, and is not executed when only the level change zone effect is executed. When the effect (after only the telop effect is executed or after the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed) is executed, the level change zone effect is executed without executing the telop effect. It is easier to execute the icon effect than when it is done. As a result, the player pays attention to the execution of the telop effect and the execution of the level change zone effect, so that the interest of the game is improved. Even when only the level change zone effect is executed, the icon effect may be executed at a ratio satisfying the above conditions.

Further, as described above, if the meter image 79AK001 is at level "6" or higher, the second icon effect can be executed, but if it is less than level "6", the second icon effect is not executed. (79AK001 008 to 79AK010) When the icon effect is executed, the second icon effect is executed when the level is lower than the specific stage (for example, level "6") and when the specific stage or higher is executed. It will be easy. Since the level corresponds to the degree of expectation of a big hit, the higher the level, the lower the rate of going up to the higher level (that is, it becomes difficult to execute the first icon effect). As described above, when the icon effect is executed, the second icon effect is more likely to be executed when the level is lower than the specific stage (for example, level "6") than when the level is higher than the specific stage. By doing so, even if the level goes up, the execution frequency of the entire icon production can be made to the same level as when the level is low (the execution frequency of the icon production can be secured, and the fun of the game is improved). It should be noted that the second icon effect may be executed at a level lower than the level "6", and even in this case, the second icon effect is performed when the level is less than "6" than when the level is "6" or higher. It is advisable to lower the execution rate. As a result, for example, even if the current level of the meter image 79AK001 reaches the final level, the second icon effect can be executed. As an icon effect, even if the icon image 79AK003 is displayed by executing the second icon, the level of the meter image 79AK001 does not necessarily rise, so that the final level can be known by displaying the icon image 79AK003. Can be prevented.

(Modification example)
The above configuration can be changed as appropriate. An example of modification is shown below.

(Modification 1)
Each effect of the feature section 79AK may be added to the feature section 57AK. For example, the effect is executed as shown in FIG. 11-11. Specifically, FIG. 11-11 (A) shows how a variable display result of non-reach loss is derived in the display change high probability zone. On this screen, the meter image 79AK001 is displayed separately from the hold display displayed in the hold display area 57AK002 and the active display displayed in the active display area 57AK001. The display mode of the rightmost hold display has changed due to the hold change notice.

After FIG. 11-11 (A), the next variable display is started, and the rightmost hold display is shifted and displayed as an active display (FIG. 11-11 (B)). After the shift, an effect (change suggestion effect) in which the star image 57AK004 moves and acts (collisions) with respect to the active display is executed (FIG. 11-11 (B)), and the display mode of the active display changes. (Active change). In addition, telop production will start.

After that, the change suggestion effect, the first icon effect, and the like are executed, and the level of the meter image 79AK001 rises (FIGS. 11-11 (C) to (G)). In addition, in FIG. 11-11 (G), the effect (change suggestion effect) in which the star image 57AK004 moves and acts (collisions) with respect to the active display is also executed again, and then the display mode of the active display is performed. Changes (active change). After that, the display change high probability zone ends (FIG. 11-11 (H)), and then the level change zone effect is started.

As described above, the combination of the feature portions 79AK and 57AK has diversified the production and improved the fun of the game. In addition, by preparing a plurality of effects related to zones (states of effects) (display change high probability zone, level change zone), the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by executing so that each zone is not covered, the zone is not covered, the production can be appropriately executed, and the fun of the game is improved.

(Modification 2)
Regarding the determination ratio of FIG. 11-7, the determination result that only the level change zone effect is executed may be determined even when the final level is "5", "9", "10", or the like. However, the decision ratio of the decision may be lower than the decision ratio of the decision result of executing both effects (for example, 5%). Further, the determination result that both effects are not executed may be determined even when the final level is "9" or "10".

(Modification 3)
In the above, the telop effect and the level change zone effect are executed in an overlapping period (the execution period of the level change zone effect is included in the execution period of the telop effect), but they do not overlap in one variable display. It may be executed during the period. The execution period of the level change zone effect and the execution period of the telop effect may be executed in a partially overlapping period. The telop effect may be started after the level change zone effect is started. Further, the telop effect and the level change zone effect may end at the same time, or the telop effect may end first. The telop effect may be executed within the execution period of the level change zone effect.

(Modification example 4)
The telop effect, the level change zone effect, the change suggestion effect, the icon effect, and the like may be executed by another mode. For example, the telop effect may display a telop different from the above. The level change zone effect may indicate that the player has entered the level change zone (the zone where the level is likely to change) by changing the character, the background image, the appearance of the decorative pattern, etc. that appear at the time of execution.

(Modification 5)
The second icon effect may be executed at any of the timings T1 to T7 (for example, it may be executed instead of the change suggestion effect of Gase). The change suggestion effect may also be executed at any of the timings T8 and T9. The timing at which the icon effect and the change suggestion effect are executed may be increased or decreased compared to T1 to T9.

(Modification 6)
Regarding the execution of the change suggestion effect (including Gase) and the icon effect (first icon effect and second icon effect), the execution pattern that defines which effect is to be executed at each of the timings T1 to T9 is shown in the meter image 79AK001. By preparing a plurality of each of the final levels and determining the execution pattern by lottery, the execution of the change suggestion effect and the icon effect at each of the timings T1 to T9 may be collectively determined.

(Modification 7)
By making the decisions by the above various lottery (decision in steps 79AKS005,006,011,104) at different decision ratios depending on whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "missing", the fluctuation pattern, etc. , A jackpot expectation may be given to the decision result of the above decision. As a result, the player pays attention to the mode of the production according to the various decision results, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 8)
The level of the meter image 79AK001 may go down. In addition, the level may be maximized at once by one change suggestion effect, icon effect, or the like, or may be increased by 3 or more.

(Modification 9)
The icon effect may include other icon effects in addition to or in addition to the second icon effect. For example, the icon image 79AK003 may be changed by acting on an image other than the broadcast image 79AK005 (for example, the icon image may be changed by acting on the hold display or the active display). It should be noted that the jackpot expectation may be given to the changed mode. For example, when it is decided to execute the second icon effect, the second icon is determined by determining the changed mode of the notification image 79AK005 at different ratios depending on whether the variable display result is a big hit or a loss. The effect may be capable of changing the broadcast image 79AK005 in any of a plurality of aspects having different expectations. For the second icon effect and the first icon effect, a ghost (the object on which the icon image 79AK003 acts does not change) may be provided.

(Modification 10)
The final level and the type of reach effect do not have to be one-to-one. For example, in the determination ratio of FIG. 11-6, when the fluctuation pattern is PA2-2 or PB2-2 that specifies long reach this time, the determination ratio of the final level is set to 20% for "6" and 80% for "7". Good (the rest is 0%). Furthermore, in the case of PA2-3 and PB2-3 that specify Super Reach A this time, the final level determination ratio is set to 10% for "6", 10% for "7", and 80% for "8". Good (the rest is 0%). Furthermore, when the fluctuation pattern this time is PA2-4, PA2-5, PB2-4, PB2-5 that specify Super Reach B, the final level determination ratio is set to 20% for "8" and 80% for "9". Good (the rest is 0%). Furthermore, when the fluctuation pattern this time is PA2-6, PA2-7, PB2-6, PB2-7 that specify Super Reach C, the final level determination ratio is set to 10% for "9" and 90% for "10". Good (the rest is 0%). In this way, there may be multiple types of reach effects corresponding to one final level (in other words, there may be a gap in the final level (level is "10", but Super Reach C is executed). (Not done, etc.)), for example, if the final level is "10", Super Reach B or C may be performed. As mentioned above, the reach effect corresponding to the final level ("6" is normal reach, "7" is long reach, "8" is super reach A, and "9" is super reach B. , If it is "10", the decision rate of the type of Super Reach C) is set to the highest, and the decision rate of other reach effects is lowered, so that the player is expected to execute the reach effect corresponding to the final level. be able to. For the final level, the execution of the reach effect (super reach C) with the highest expectation may be confirmed.

Further, in the above, by determining the final level based on the fluctuation pattern (type of reach effect, etc.), the jackpot expectation of each level of the final level (the jackpot expectation indicated or notified by each level) is made different. However, by determining the final level based on the variable display result (big hit or miss) (for example, the decision ratio of each final level is increased as it approaches "10" for the jackpot, and approaches "1" for the loss. The jackpot expectation of each level of the final level (the jackpot expectation indicated or notified by each level) may be different.

(Structure disclosed by feature section 79AK)
(1) The gaming machine of the feature section 79AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 79AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A specific display (for example, meter image 79AK001) can be displayed, and the specific display can be changed to a plurality of stages (for example, any of a plurality of levels) having different expectations controlled in the advantageous state. Display control means (for example, effect control board 12) and
A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a first effect (for example, a telop effect) suggesting that the stage of the specific display is likely to change.
A second effect (for example, a level change zone effect) that can be executed at a start timing different from that of the first effect (for example, a start timing after the first effect), which suggests that the stage of the specific display is likely to change. ) Is provided with a second effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12).
The second effect is more likely to be executed when the first effect is executed than when the first effect is not executed (for example, in FIG. 11-7, it is determined to execute only the level change zone effect). The decision rate for performing the telop effect and the level change zone effect is higher than the rate for all feasible final levels ("6" to "10").

According to the above configuration, the execution of the effect suggesting that the stage of the specific display is likely to change is not monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, at least a part of the execution period may overlap or may be different between the first effect and the second effect. The present tense or future tense expressions such as "executed" and "not executed" are expressions based on the timing before the target effect is executed, for example, at the start of variable display. Therefore, "when the first effect is executed is better than when the first effect is not executed" and the like, "when the first effect is executed, the first effect is performed". Includes expressions such as "more than when not executed".

The advantageous state may be a probabilistic state, a time saving state, or the like. In this case, the specific display stage may be any one indicating the degree of expectation controlled by these states (in this case, for example, the stage after the change (final level) may be determined based on the jackpot type, for example. , By changing the stage during the big hit, the expectation degree controlled to the probable change state after the big hit may be notified).

The specific display may be a display other than the meter image 79AK001. For example, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (A), instead of the meter image 79AK001, the character image 79AK101 whose equipment is gradually increased may be displayed as a specific display (here, shoes, armor, shield, etc.). The number of swords is increasing). As described above, the specific display may be one in which the character or item changes stepwise, or one in which the displayed item (equipment or the like) gradually increases or decreases. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (B), the heart image 79AK102, which gradually increases in size (large hearts are sequentially added), may be used as a specific display. As described above, the specific display may be such that the occupied area (display area) in the display area (display area of the display means) of the image display device 5 is gradually increased (note that FIG. 11-12 (A) is also available). This applies). Further, the specific display may be a background image that changes stepwise (for example, a different background image is prepared according to the step, or a background image in which the number of images displayed according to the step increases (for example,). (Preparing images, etc.) where trees and houses are added in stages). The specific display may be an image such as a counter that counts up or down and updates the numerical value. Further, the specific display may make the current stage (level, etc.) unrecognizable in at least a part of the period in which the stage can change (for example, the meter image 79AK001 is erased and "??" ", Etc. are displayed.). In this case, the current stage may be displayed at a predetermined timing such as the latter half of the period in which the stage can change (for example, "??" may be changed to the meter image 79AK001 showing the current level. do). The specific display may be, for example, an image of a character climbing stairs or the like. The change in the specific display stage may be performed over a plurality of fluctuations (in this case, the final level or the like is determined based on the result of the look-ahead determination). The specific display may be displayed prominently in the center of the screen (in this case, the decorative pattern may be reduced and displayed). The specific display may be displayed as an active display (for example, a display whose color changes stepwise. It may be a hold display; the same applies hereinafter), and the effect is performed in cooperation with the active display. It may be a thing. As an effect in which the specific display and the active display cooperate, for example, the active display moves to the specific display (meter image 79AK001, etc.) and acts (contact, coalescence, etc. The same applies to other actions), and the specific display is displayed. Examples include those that change, and those that change a specific display by moving a predetermined image (effect image such as a flame, an image of a rocket, an arrow, etc.) from the active display to the specific display.

The first effect and the second effect may be other forms of effect. For example, the first effect may be one effect mode and the second effect may be another effect mode. In the first effect and the second effect, the effect of notifying that the stage of a specific stage is likely to change (in the above, the level change rate UP !, the level change zone!) Is notified (the rate of actual change does not have to be high). ), An effect in which the stage changes at a higher rate than when it is executed in addition to or in place of the notification, and when it is executed in addition to or in place of the notification, the stage is higher than when it is not executed. Includes effects such as a high rate of change in a specific stage or higher (the rate can be realized by adjusting the decision rate of execution of the first effect and the second effect). In addition, the effect in which the rate of change of the stage is higher than the case where the effect is executed is, for example, when the first effect and the second effect are not executed (the stage of the specific display changes). Rather than the effect suggesting that it is easy to do (including the effect if there is another effect as the suggestive effect) may not be executed), or the first effect and the second effect. When the first effect, which has a higher rate of change in the stage than when at least the first effect is not executed, is executed, the first effect and the second effect are not executed (the stage of the specific display changes). Rather than the effect suggesting that it is easy to do (including the effect if there is another effect as the suggestive effect) may not be executed), or the first effect and the second effect. It includes a second effect in which the rate of change of the stage is higher than that in the case where the second effect is not executed. The first effect (or the second effect) may be the effect of the display change high probability zone (in this case, an effect such as a telop effect is separately prepared as the second effect (or the first effect). The specific display may be a hold display or an active display).

The feature unit 53AK may be applied to the specific display stage and the like (the effect having the jackpot expectation degree described above). In this case, the "specific effect" of the feature unit 53AK may be considered as an effect of changing the stage of the specific display (such as an effect of changing the level of the meter image 79AK001).

(2) The execution period of the first effect and the execution period of the second effect are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-4, the level change zone effect is executed within the execution period of the telop effect).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the first effect and the second effect can be differentiated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) The stage of the specific display is when both the first effect and the second effect are executed than when the second effect is executed without executing the first effect. Is easy to change (for example, as shown in Fig. 11-7, when only the level change zone effect is executed, the final level is "6" to "8", but both the telop effect and the level change zone effect When executing the production, the final level is "6" to "10", and the decision ratio in "6" to "8" is also higher in the latter),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) The specific display stage is
It can be changed even after the end timing of the first effect and the second effect (see, for example, the digestion timing of the icon image in FIG. 11-4).
It is more likely to change after the first effect is executed than after the second effect is executed without executing the first effect (for example, at timings T10 and T11 after the end of the telop effect). The first icon effect that raises the level of the meter image 79AK001 is executed when the telop effect is executed, and is not executed when only the level change zone effect is executed).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) Further provided with a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a suggestion effect (for example, a change suggestion effect) suggesting that the specific display stage changes.
The suggestion effect is more likely to be executed when both the first effect and the second effect are executed than when the second effect is executed without the first effect being executed. (For example, when only the level change zone effect is executed, the change suggestion effect is not executed at timings T1 to T3, but when the level change zone effect and the telop effect are executed, the change suggestion effect is executed at timings T1 to T3. Can be),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(6) Further provided with a third effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a third effect (for example, an icon effect) capable of changing the stage of the specific display.
The third effect is easier to execute when the first effect is executed than when the second effect is executed without executing the first effect (for example, the icon effect is It is executed when the telop effect is executed, and not when only the level change zone effect is executed),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, since attention is paid to the execution of the first effect and the second effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(7) Further provided with a third effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a third effect (for example, an icon effect) capable of changing the stage of the specific display.
As the third effect, there are a third effect (for example, a first icon effect) that changes the stage of the specific display and a third effect (for example, a second icon effect) that does not change the specific display. can be,
When the third effect is executed, the 3-2 effect is more likely to be executed when the specific display is at or above the specific stage than when the specific display is less than the specific stage (for example, level "6") (for example, when the specific display is at or above the specific stage). For example, if the level is "6" or higher, the second icon effect can be executed, but if it is less than the level "6", the second icon effect is not executed).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, even when the specific display is at a specific stage or higher, an opportunity to execute the third effect can be secured.

The 3-2 effect may be an effect of changing the color of the title of the next notice or the reach effect. When the 3-2 effect is such a case, for example, multiple types of the 3-2 effect are prepared according to the variable display result of the variable display being executed and the result of the look-ahead judgment (big hit, loss, etc.). By executing the 3-2 effect of any one of the plurality of types at different ratios, a jackpot expectation may be given to the 3-2 effect.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general prize opening, 11 main board, 12 production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start port switch , 23 Count switch, 30 hitting operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 100 microcomputer for game control, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 production control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A specific display control means capable of displaying a specific display and changing the specific display into a plurality of stages having a higher degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state as the stage is higher.
The first effect executing means for executing the first effect, which suggests that the stage of the specific display is likely to change, and
A second effect executing means for executing a second effect that can be executed at a start timing different from that of the first effect, which suggests that the stage of the specific display is likely to change.
A third effect executing means for executing a third effect capable of changing the stage of the specific display to a higher stage is provided.
The specific display control means is
The stage of the specific display can be changed even after the end timing of the first effect and the second effect.
When the first effect is executed and the second effect is not executed, the stage of the specific display is more likely to be changed than when the second effect is executed without the first effect being executed.
The third effect includes a success effect of changing the stage of the specific display after the effect and a failure effect of not changing the stage of the specific display after the effect.
It is easier to execute the failure effect as the third effect when the specific display stage is less than the specific stage or more than the specific stage.
The third effect can be executed when the first effect is being executed.
In one variable display, the third effect is executed when the first effect is executed before the start of the second effect and when the first effect is executed after the end of the second effect. The rate at which the success effect is executed is different.
Pachinko machine.

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