JP7106342B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

A gaming machine has been proposed that reports the total number of game media awarded (for example, displays the number of winning balls) during an advantageous state (for example, during a jackpot game) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-18677 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the total number of awarded game media is simply reported (for example, the number of won winning balls is displayed) in response to the awarding of game media, which is not interesting. can't raise it enough. Further, when the variable winning means (for example, an attacker) is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to win a prize (for example, an interval between rounds), even if the game medium is shot, the variable winning means does not win and the game medium is awarded. Since the game is not performed, the player may feel stress.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to enhance interest in the provision of game media and reduce the stress felt by the player during the period when the variable winning means is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to win. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
variable means capable of changing between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter or are difficult to enter;
game medium providing means capable of providing a predetermined amount of game media based on the entry of the game medium into the variable means;
a cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media awarded during a specific period;
an association display executing means for executing an association display according to the cumulative value counted by the accumulation counting means;
special effect executing means for executing a special effect based on the entry of game media exceeding a predetermined number into the variable means;
and an informing means capable of informing that the game medium has been provided,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state;
The special effect executing means executes the special effect in the second advantageous state,
The notification means is
In the second advantageous state, when the variable means is in the first state, the predetermined amount of game media imparted based on the entry of the game media into the variable means is displayed with a predetermined image. can be notified by
One predetermined image can be displayed in response to entry of one game medium into the variable means, and a plurality of predetermined images can be simultaneously displayed in response to entry of a plurality of game media,
In a period from when the variable means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next transition to the first state, the display of the predetermined image is terminated in a manner in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image. executing an effect, and updating the cumulative value image after finishing display of all the predetermined images by executing the end effect;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a gaming machine that allows game media to win a prize. Variable prize winning means (for example, special variable prize ball device 7 (large prize winning opening)) that can change between a state (for example, open state) and a second state (for example, closed state) in which it is difficult or impossible for the game medium to win a prize. a game medium awarding means capable of awarding a predetermined amount of game media (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls) based on the winning of game media in the variable winning means; Informing means (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176 etc.) is provided, and the informing means provides the variable winning means with a game medium when the variable winning means is in the first state A predetermined amount of game media given based on the winning can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special winning number image) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS 205 etc. 8-34 and 8-35), a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed at the same time (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), and from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state At least during the period until the next state 1, it is possible to execute an end effect for ending the display of the predetermined image (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS 306 etc. FIG. 8-34, FIG. 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase interest in the provision of game media and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(B) A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
a first entry means into which a game medium can enter;
A variable means capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium can enter a second entering means different from the first entering means and a second state in which a game medium cannot or cannot enter the second entering means. When,
a game medium providing means capable of providing a predetermined amount of game media based on the entry of the game medium into the first entering means;
a cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media awarded during a specific period;
an association display executing means for executing an association display according to the cumulative value counted by the accumulation counting means;
and an informing means capable of informing that the game medium has been provided,
The notification means is
When the variable means is in the first state, the predetermined amount of game media imparted based on the entry of the game media into the first entering means can be notified by displaying a predetermined image. ,
One predetermined image can be displayed in response to entry of one game medium into the variable means, and a plurality of predetermined images can be simultaneously displayed in response to entry of a plurality of game media,
In a period from when the variable means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next time when the variable means changes to the first state, the display of the predetermined image is terminated in a manner in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image. executing an effect, and updating the cumulative value image after finishing display of all the predetermined images by executing the end effect;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and wherein the game medium wins a prize. Possible first winning means (for example, a general winning opening switch capable of detecting winning to the general winning opening 10) and second winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7) whose game medium is different from the first winning means A first state (e.g., open state) in which a prize can be won (count switch 23 capable of detecting a prize in the (large prize-winning port)), and a second state in which the game medium makes it difficult or impossible to win a prize in the second prize-winning means (for example, closed state) and variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)), and a predetermined amount of game media based on the winning of game media in the first winning means can be given (for example, four game balls are paid out as prize balls), and a notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can notify that the game medium has been given), and step S176 etc. The informing means, when the variable winning means is in the first state, displays a predetermined amount of game media provided based on the winning of the game media in the first winning means as a predetermined image. (For example, general acquisition number image) can be notified by displaying (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS 210. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35), and a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed at the same time Displayable (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), and to end the display of the predetermined image during the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next time it enters the first state. (For example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase interest in the provision of game media and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the number of game media given during a specific period (for example, a period of a continuous game state or a period of a single jackpot game state) can be cumulatively counted. Cumulative counting means (for example, CPU120 for effect control using the cumulative acquisition number counter step 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324 etc.) is provided. The number of game media obtained can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquisition number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 019 IWS 212, S214, S306, S312, S323, S325, etc.), it is possible to execute an end effect (for example, acquisition number display end effect) in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image (for example, FIG. 8-35). reference).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the ending effect, and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above, it is possible to execute a related effect related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the acquisition number notification effect, see FIGS. 8-36 (A3) and (B4)). In the related effect execution means, the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means is set in units of 1000 such as a predetermined value (for example, 1000, 2000, 3000, . . . ). ) is reached, it is possible to execute a related effect (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the related effect, and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(5) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the variable winning means is operated until at least one of the elapse of a specified period (eg 29 seconds) and the winning of a specified number of game media (eg 10) is established. Equipped with an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state for executing a unit game which can be changed to one state a specified number of times, and an informing means specifies that the number of game media in the variable winning means is greater than the specified number in one unit game. A predetermined image of a special mode different from the normal mode ( For example, it can be notified by displaying a special special acquisition number image).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphatically notify the occurrence of a situation favorable to the player, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above, the notifying means includes a specific display area different from a display area (for example, a display area for a large winning opening) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special winning number image) in a normal mode. It is possible to display a predetermined image in a special mode (for example, a special special winning number image) in (for example, an over-winning display area).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphatically notify the occurrence of a situation favorable to the player, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, the specific display area in which the predetermined image in the special mode is displayed is provided at a position closer to the variable winning means than the display area in which the predetermined image in the normal mode is displayed. (For example, the over winning display area is provided at a position closer to the big winning opening than the big winning opening display area. See FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the occurrence of a favorable situation.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7) has a plurality of prize winning means, and the notification means is provided based on the winning of the game medium in any of the plurality of prize winning means. The amount of game media can be notified by displaying a predetermined image, and when the predetermined image is displayed based on the winning of the game media in one winning means, the winning of the game media in the other winning means is indicated. The ratio of displaying the predetermined image in the display area closer to the one winning means is higher than when the predetermined image is displayed based on the above.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the provision of game media.

(9) The gaming machine of (2) above has a plurality of prize winning means including a first prize winning means and a second prize winning means, and the notifying means is based on the fact that the game medium has won any of the plurality of prize winning means. When the predetermined image is displayed based on the winning of game media in one winning means, the amount of game media given to the other winning means can be notified by displaying a predetermined image. The ratio of displaying the predetermined image in the display area closer to one winning means is higher than when displaying the predetermined image based on the winning.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the provision of game media.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above, comprising advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (for example, jackpots A to C); , a predetermined image can be displayed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is stepping 019 IWS101-S103, S203-S205, S208-S210, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game due to a flashy presentation in an unfavorable state.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image representing numerical values (eg, see FIG. 8-28). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of given game media.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11) above, setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6, etc.) , game control means (for example, refer to FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12) capable of executing control related to an advantageous state based on the set value that is set, and a suggestive effect that suggests the set value (for example , set suggesting effect), and the suggesting effect executing means is provided for a period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next first state. , it is possible to perform a suggestive production.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the suggestive effect during the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next time when the state changes to the first state.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a special design display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st suspension indicator and a 2nd suspension indicator. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern determination table for losing. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents. 4 is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the display monitor; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining changes in display contents of a display monitor; It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. 4 is a flowchart showing setting change processing; 9 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing; 7 is a flowchart showing power failure detection processing; It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of a set value abnormal error or recovery from power failure during setting change. It is a diagram. (A) is a diagram showing changes in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the holding display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change process, and (B) is when a set value abnormal error occurs, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a special design display apparatus at the time of resetting from the power failure during setting change. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect of acquisition production|presentation. 4 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing; It is a flowchart which shows a big hit start time production|presentation setting process. It is a flow chart showing the effect processing during the opening of the big winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows effect processing during closing of the big winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows effect processing during closing of the big winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the control state of a big winning a prize mouth in a big-hit game state, and the production|presentation execution timing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an acquired number display end effect and an accumulated acquired number display update effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect of an accumulated acquisition number display update effect and an acquisition number notification effect; It is a figure which shows the production example of the special production|presentation based on the characteristic part 229F. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing in tabular form an interval period setting suggestion effect determination table relating to the characteristic part 229F. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing in tabular form an interval period setting suggestion effect determination table relating to the characteristic part 230F. FIG. 11 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of an over winning setting suggesting effect related to the characteristic portion 231F; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing in tabular form an over winning setting suggestion effect determination table relating to the characteristic part 231F. FIG. 11 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of an effect of suggesting setting of the number of acquisitions related to the characterizing portion 232F; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing in tabular form a winning number setting suggestion effect determination table related to the characteristic part 232F. FIG. 11 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of a V winning setting suggestion effect related to the characteristic portion 233F; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a V winning setting suggestion effect determination table related to the characteristic part 233F in tabular form.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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 variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), 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, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one 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 hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special 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 the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 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 hole 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 game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. 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 upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., 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 game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has 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, and 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 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as 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 that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

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

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 manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an 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 called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make 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, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether 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 game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command 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 register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least 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 (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flow chart 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 starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing 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 figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set 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". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag 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 processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in 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, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, 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 ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are 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 command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding 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, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, 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, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, 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 variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display 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 voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is ended.

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, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Part 019IW of this Embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 019IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko game machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape, and a game board (gauge 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 207SG003, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is positioned between a door open position where the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) to unlock it. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which game balls can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which game balls can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball hit relatively weakly (left-handed) by operating the ball operating handle 30 flows down. This is the game area where a game ball that is hit harder (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general prize winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R includes a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general A winning hole 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can enter the first start winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R can be variable. It is possible to win the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10 and the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and to pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 8-1, between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right gaming area 207SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It's becoming

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in this state. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching to a setting value change state in which the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), etc., which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the game machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is a state in which the game hall clerk or the like can check the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) is also

A setting-switching main body provided with an operation unit that can be operated by a player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052, is accommodated in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11. The lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052 are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

Since the substrate case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 207SG003 is closed. Operation becomes possible by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003 using the key. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a game arcade clerk or the like, it can be operated only by the clerk who possesses the setting key. In addition, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, by means of a setting key. In the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

A display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values, which will be described later, is arranged on the substrate case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and placed on top of the board case 207SG201. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment, a second 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories device 207SG025A, a second pending display device 207SG025B capable of displaying the second pending memory number, a normal symbol display device 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, a normal pattern pending display device 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal pattern pending memory number, A round display 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, and a game state such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot game state in which game balls are launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 207SG133 that lights in the variable probability state, and a short time lamp 207SG134 that lights in the high base state (shorter time state) are collectively arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of an 8-segment LED. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, when the variation display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

When the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the variation display result with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of LEDs that light up) for each jackpot type. Derivation display is possible. In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B performs variation display with two types of jackpot symbols (a combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different between the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may overlap.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first suspension display 207SG025A and the second suspension display 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. With these first pending display 207SG025A and second pending display 207SG025B, if the number of pending memories is 1, only the LED at the left end lights up. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Each time the variable display is executed, the reserve memory is reduced (consumed), so that the LED in the reserve display device corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the part 019IW, the lights are extinguished toward the left direction).

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure reservation storage is preferentially executed. It looks like Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure pending memory and two second special figure pending memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first pending indicator 207SG025A is lit and the left two LEDs of the second suspension indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure suspension memory is 0 by the execution of the variable display based on the second special figure suspension memory After that, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). In addition, as the jackpot types in the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: jackpot A that is a 5-round jackpot, jackpot B that is a 10-round jackpot, and jackpot C that is a 15-round jackpot. Which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 lights up differs depending on the types of these jackpots.

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

It should be noted that the effect control board 12 in the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can move between their respective origin positions and effect positions during variable display, etc. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is positioned at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321, and the second movable body 207SG322 is positioned at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. An origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting that is connected.

FIG. 8-8(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature part 019IW in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is only an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the command 8001H is the first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the determination result (predetermined result ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be when the variable display result is "big hit".

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result is "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big win" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A". The command 8C02H is a third variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B". The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor win".

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

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

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open specification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening large winning opening designation command for notifying that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the performance image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . Different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big win game state or the small win game state in the designation command during the opening of the big winning mouth or the designated command after opening the big winning mouth. be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second start condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied. The command B300H is a big winning hole designation command for notifying that the game ball passing through (entering) the big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 has been detected by the count switch 23 . The command B400H is a general winning opening designation command for notifying that a game ball passing through (entering) the general winning opening 10 has been detected by the corresponding general winning opening switch.

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

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

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

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

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them in the variable data write operation. Variation data reading operation to read, CPU103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105, CPU103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105 and a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

8-9 are explanatory diagrams illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the characteristic part 019IW of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for judging the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for judgment, the random number MR4 for judging the results of the normal map display, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers 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. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the ranges shown in FIGS. 8-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

8-10 show variation patterns in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "losing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and variation A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach-loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a "big hit variation pattern". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-10, for the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach fluctuation pattern super reach α, super reach β is set shorter than Also, for the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed Toku-zu fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach α is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, super reach β, super reach α, since it is set so that the degree of expectation for the big hit becomes higher in the order of the variation display result "big hit", the normal reach variation pattern and In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc., the type of fluctuation pattern Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these variations After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number value for determining the pattern type, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. This is not a limitation, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the content of variation (content of presentation) may differ according to the set value. For example, in the case of normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern will be normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect will be performed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that results in non-ready-to-lose after being executed twice, a variation pattern that results in super-ready-to-lose by performing pseudo-continuous effect three times, and so on.

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

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in the variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11(A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. -11 (C) the display result determination table (setting value 3), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (B) Setting value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. B) In addition to the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, the losing variation pattern determination table, the normal pattern display result determination table (not shown), the normal pattern A variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is configured so that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C) and FIGS. 8-12(A) to 8-12(C) are explanatory diagrams showing the 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 hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set. In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the game state is a probability variable state ( When it is a high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) are assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) where the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the probability of being determined (in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, setting 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big win" and controlled to a big win game state. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2, and 1/180 when the setting value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, and 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or time-saving state. is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the judgment value is increased.

In addition, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the determination value is assigned so that the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" will be the same. It is Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C), regardless of the game state or setting value, The probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as "small win" to the small win game state is set to 1/200. In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" regardless of the setting value is the same probability. , The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to a small hit game state as a "small hit" may be varied according to the set value.

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

In other words, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting values set at that time, and determines that the value of MR1 is as shown in FIGS. If any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in (A) to FIG. 8-12(C) is matched, it is determined to be a big hit (big hit A to big hit C) with respect to the special symbol. Also, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. Then, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. In addition, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) is the probability (percentage) of the Indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming . Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win gaming state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the display results shown in FIGS. Whether a big hit or a small hit is decided using a decision table, and a big hit decision table and a small hit decision table are provided separately for each set value, and whether the fluctuation display result is a big win or not. Whether or not, it may be determined individually whether or not to make a small hit.

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

8-13 (A) and FIG. 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101 is. Of these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) This is a table for when In addition, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed variable) This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the hit type determination random number (MR2) when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine

Here, the jackpot type in the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14. In the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends and the jackpot A (also referred to as a non-probability variable jackpot) that shifts to a low-probability high base state and the jackpot game A big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a variable probability big hit) are set in which high-probability control and time-saving control are executed after the end and shift to a high-probability-high base state.

The jackpot game state by the "jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. B" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, the jackpot game state by the "jackpot C" is a normal opening jackpot in which 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated.

The time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state by "jackpot A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature part 019IW of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times Before the game is executed, the game ends by entering a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, the high-precision control and time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the big win B or big win C are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the end of the big win game state. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is the big win B or the big win C, the high accuracy control and the short-time control are executed again after the big win game state ends, so that the big win game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It is a so-called continuous state that occurs in

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. You may provide less than a kind or four kinds or more.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the setting value is "1", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 , 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "4", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 189 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "5", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special game of the first special symbol, only time-saving control is executed after the big-hit game ends. and variable probability control are executed, the ratio of determining the big win C becomes lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. - 特許庁That is, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the ball output rate is the highest when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the setting values are 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the number of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the setting value is "1", the range of the determination value of MR2 0 to 299 Among them, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 179 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 180 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 160 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "4", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 139 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 140 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "5", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 119 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 120 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. (No decision value is assigned to jackpot B).

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special game of the second special symbol, only time-saving control is executed after the big-hit game ends. and variable probability control are executed, the ratio of determining the big win C becomes lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. - 特許庁That is, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the ball output rate is highest when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the setting values are 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the number of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as the big hit B. In other words, the fact that the decision ratio of the jackpot type differs according to the set value means that one of the jackpot types is not decided (the decision ratio is 0%). However, even when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, a case may be provided in which the big win type is determined to be the big win B. .

As described above, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, since the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variation display result is a jackpot is different according to the set value, the game interest can be improved. It has become.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number for judging the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is You may determine using MR1 which is a random number value for special figure display result determination.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the larger the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the higher the probability of a big win, the easier it is to determine a big win C as a big win type). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the game property itself does not change, but the present invention It is not limited to this, and the game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is set in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a variable probability state based on passing through, the game ball has a different rate of passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game according to the variation special figure (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). A game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls to a big hit game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 may be used. Furthermore, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the jackpot probability and A setting may be provided in which the probability of a small win is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a big win game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). .

Furthermore, in such a case where the game characteristics are changed according to the setting values, common switches may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to the effect switch (every time the game ball passes through the predetermined area A switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (a game state is changed to a variable state or a variable state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot game state.

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

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, there is a variation pattern determination table for big hits that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is a "big hit", and a variation display result is a "small hit". A big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is "losing" are prepared in advance. ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the jackpot variation pattern determination table (jackpot A ) and a big-hit variation pattern judgment table (for big-hit B, big-hit C) used when the big-hit types are for big-hit B and big-hit C are prepared in advance. A) and big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), the variation pattern of normal reach big hit (PB1-1), the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), the variation pattern of super reach β big hit A predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern of the variation patterns (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), if the setting value is "1", 1 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to 400 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 401 to 850 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 is super reach It is assigned to the β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "2", 1 to 380 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 381 to 835 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 836 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "3", 1 to 360 in the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 361 to 820 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 821 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the set value is "4", 1 to 340 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 341 to 805 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 806 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "5", 1 to 320 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 321 to 790 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 791 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "6", 1 to 300 in the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 301 to 775 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 776 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), when the setting value is "1", , 1 to 200 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of super reach β jackpot. Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 180 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 181 to 510 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 511 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 160 out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 161 to 470 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 471 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 140 out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 141 to 430 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 431 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the setting value is "5", 1 to 120 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 121 to 390 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 391 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 100 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 101 to 350 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

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

That is, in the present embodiment, super reach β is likely to be determined when the type of big win is "big win B" or "big win C", and the type of big win is "big win A". In some cases, the super reach α is assigned so that it can be easily determined, so that when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the player thinks that "big win B" or "big win C" will be achieved. can raise the expectations of

In addition, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random value out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is the determination value. assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, even if the set value is any of 1 to 6, the range of the determination value of MR3 0 to 997 Among them, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a small hit variation pattern in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as a small hit variation pattern, Variation patterns for small hits with set values 1 to 6 may be determined at different rates from a plurality of variation patterns.

In addition, the variation pattern determination table for loss includes a variation pattern determination table for loss A that is used when the number of pending memories is 1 or less in the low base state where the time saving control is not performed, and a low base Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the state, and variation for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a losing variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the loss variation pattern determination table A, non-shortening non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), super reach A predetermined random number within the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β-loss.

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losing (for 1 or less total pending storage in low base), if the setting value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), 701 900 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 430 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 431 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 410 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 411 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 390 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 391 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 370 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 350 out of the MR3 judgment value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

In addition, in the change pattern determination table for loss B, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 2 to 4 (PA1-2), the change pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super reach A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value from the range that the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing.

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), in the change pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 total pending memories in low base), when the setting value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 500 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α-loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 480 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 460 out of the MR3 judgment value range of 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 461 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 440 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 420 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 421 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 400 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 401 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

In addition, in the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss C, the fluctuation pattern of shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the total number of retained memories of 5 to 8 (PA1-3), the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super reach A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing.

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (C), in the change pattern determination table C for losing (for 5 or more total pending memories in the low base), when the setting value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), 701 Up to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 530 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 531 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 510 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 511 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 490 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 471 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table D, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss corresponding to the time saving control (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3).

As shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), in the losing variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), when the set value is "1", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 550 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 530 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 531 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 510 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 511 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 490 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 491 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 470 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 471 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 451 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

Thus, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for losing, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio of deciding the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio of deciding the normal reach fluctuation pattern are set to decrease in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Also, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, 701 to 900 of the judgment values are super reach α loss fluctuation patterns, and 901 to 997 are super reach β loss, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table. Each is assigned to a variation pattern, that is, if the variation display result is a loss, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value, so the variation pattern of super reach It is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the non-execution of the variable display by .

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β loss as the variation pattern for loss are completely the same between each set value However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of these super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β loss are between each set value may be slightly different (for example, about 1%).

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach is the same regardless of the set value. , The present invention is not limited to this, and if the result of the variable display is a loss, regardless of the set value that has been set, the determination ratio of all the variable patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of the variation pattern between non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the variation pattern of super reach β loss Although both determination ratios are exemplified in a form that is the same regardless of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the variable display result is a loss, super reach α It may be the same regardless of the set value in which only one of the determination ratio of the losing variation pattern and the determination percentage of the super reach β losing variation pattern is set.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the variation pattern of super reach β loss Although both determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variable display result is a big hit, the set value is the same. Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach and normal reach varies according to the set value. , Depending on the set value, there may be one or more undetermined variation patterns among the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, if the determination ratio of the variation pattern differs according to the set value, it is possible to not determine any variation pattern (the determination ratio is 0%) or to set a specific variation pattern to 100% It also includes determining the ratio of

In addition, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach loss variation is more than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIGS. 8-10). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach-losing variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally winning a starting prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not stored in pending memory, and when the number of pending memories is reduced, a non-reach-losing fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time and no reduction ( By determining PA1-1), the time for the variable display is lengthened, and thus it becomes possible to prevent the loss of interest in the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to 8-16 (C), it varies using a different loss variation pattern determination table depending on the total pending storage number Although the mode for determining the pattern is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first A variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for losing according to the reserved memory number of special symbols, or the reserved memory number of the second special symbol when executing the variable display of the second special symbol.

In addition, in each losing variation pattern determination table of the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, even if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 6, the super reach losing variation pattern The ranges of random numbers assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the variation display that is actually executed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss (variation pattern of the super reach loss) appearance rate) is different according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 . In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, a form is exemplified in which the rate at which the fluctuation display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of super reach loss according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is different. The present invention is not limited to this, but in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the fluctuation display is the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be executed in a pattern.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply discharges and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

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

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure that has not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A and the start prize (first start prize) is generated. It stores the pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for determining the result of variation display, random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on is reserved data, It stores until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B and the start prize (second start prize) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special figure display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for determining the result of variation display, random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on is reserved data, The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

The normal pattern reservation storage part stores the reservation information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate is detected by the gate switch 21.例文帳に追加For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate, and is extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, "4").

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting section stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

Various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 are provided in the game control timer setting section. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and is periodically calculated according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characterizing part 019IW of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-17(A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display section 207SG029A, a second display section 207SG029B, a third display section 207SG029C, and a fourth display section 207SG029D. Each of the first display portion 207SG029A to the fifth display portion 207SG29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 207SG029A to fifth display section 207SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

In addition, the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment is executed using the area outside the test object in the entire area of the ROM 101 and RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko game machine 1. .

On the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states Base L which is (real time value during measurement), Base 1 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every 1st out 6000 balls in all game states, and Base 1 in all game states Base 2, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 2nd out-out every 6000 balls, and the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 3rd out-out in all gaming states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in , can be displayed. Base L, Base 1, Base 2, and Base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L. ” is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values “00” to “99”) are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display section 207SG029B to display "b1." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. Further, when displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display section 207SG029B in order to display "b2." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "3." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, the main substrate 11 (CPU 103) controls the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 to sequentially display them. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main substrate 11 performs control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3 at intervals of 5 seconds. The base values displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 are displayed in different colors according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko game machine When the setting value set to 1 is "2", each base value is displayed in blue on the display monitor 207SG029, and when the setting value set to the pachinko game machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "4", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko game machine 1 is set to "5", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set to the pachinko game machine 1 is "6", the display monitor Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the game parlor clerk or the like can identify the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without executing the setting value change processing described later by the CPU 103. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (207SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register setting, and setting to make the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or if the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether the RAM 102 stores a normal set value (207SGSa005).

If the setting value stored in RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value stored in RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) is whether or not a set value changing flag indicating that a set value change process (to be described later) was being executed before the power interruption (power interruption occurred during execution of the set value change process) is set. (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is started while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process advances to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

At 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a state where the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. (207SGSa013a).

If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), set value change processing (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the setting value confirmation processing (207SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or if the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

At 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko game machine 1 is started (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed) or not ( 207SGSa014). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), proceed to 207SGSa022; (207SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed-up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be Then, the CPU 103 assumes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored to the state before the power failure (activated by hot start), and transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the performance control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

In addition, at 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or normal setting values are not set. However, when the pachinko machine 1 is started according to a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned ON, and the clear switch is operated, the pachinko game is played. When the machine 1 is started), the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the setting value changing flag is set, the setting value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the processes 207SGSa009 to 207SGSa016 described above are executed.

If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), if the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and if the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

In addition, at 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated by cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. Cold start notification is started by starting blinking (207SGSa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by 1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 stops blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all the segments that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are flashed over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started, only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least a part of all the segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 may be lit.

Then, in 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029), and the interrupt is permitted (207SGSa030). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

In addition, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 is based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), or the recovery from the power interruption during the setting change described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by 1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), the processing shown in Fig. 8-26 As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notification (error notification) of the occurrence of an abnormal set value error or recovery from a power failure during setting change. , the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the CPU 103 flashes all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of the game arcade via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeats the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until power failure occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off by the operation of a game hall clerk, etc.), and the display monitor 207SG029 , the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute error occurrence notification.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment, when an abnormal set value is set or when the power failure during the change of the set value is restored, the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B notify the occurrence of an error, the game hall clerk or the like can check the occurrence of the error and the setting value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize recovery from power failure during change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and recovery from power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized even in the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It's becoming

Incidentally, in the game control main processing of the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

FIG. 8-21(A) is a flow chart showing RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface processing. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) in the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX to be described later) of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address in RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), specify the next address in RAM 102 (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) where the RAM clear flag is stored. (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), proceed to 207SGSa042.If the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), proceed to , and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing is terminated.

Note that the RAM 102 in the characterizing portion 019IW of this embodiment is assigned an address (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. 8-21(B). Among these storage areas, the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 stores the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 stores Temporary setting values are stored. Furthermore, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (after F003), game information including special figure reservation memory, general figure reservation memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1 is stored. . Backup data (including a backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value (for example, set value “0”) indicating the factory shipment state is set in the top address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of shipment from the factory. It should be noted that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state in which a value indicating the factory shipping state is set to the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change processing may be executed without fail. A display on the display device 5 or the like may prompt the user to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process.

That is, the RAM clear processing in the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment is processing for clearing data other than the set values and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in addresses other than the set values.

In addition, in the characterizing part 019IW in the present embodiment, the form of clearing data other than the set value in the RAM clearing process is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. When activated by the start, only the game information stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 and after in the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 019IW in the present embodiment, the form of storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the processing of storing and reading RAM clear flags in RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. In addition, when storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102, since the degree of freedom of the register can be improved compared to the case of storing the RAM clear flag in the register of the game control microcomputer 100, the RAM clear flag can be changed by the processing of the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-22 is a flow chart showing the set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting of all segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first holding indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the setting value change process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). lighting is started (207SGSa052a).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value of 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). If a setting value other than 1 to 6 is stored in RAM 102, or if no setting value is stored in RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is stored in address F000 in RAM 102. is set to "1" (the set value is reset to "1"), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any value from 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102 as the set value (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

In 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a timer for waiting until the power failure detection process is executed. Then, the value of the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process is decremented by 1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the timer to wait for the start of power interruption detection process has timed out (207SGSa056). If the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has not timed out (207SGSa056; N), the processing of 207SGSa055 and 207SGSa056 is repeatedly executed, and if the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has timed out (207SGSa056; Y) executes power-off detection processing (207SGSa057).

After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game arcade management computer (207SGSa059).

Then, the CPU 103 sets a set value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting switch 207SG052 has been operated (207SGSa062). If the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the process advances to 207SGSa065. The content is updated (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "1", is set as the provisional set value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "2", is provisionally set. For example, the set value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102, and a value one larger than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowed setting. When the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a provisional setting value.

Then, the CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new provisional set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or store the temporary set value in the address F001. Then, the display monitor 207SG029 displays the set values stored in the display monitor 207SG029.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF at 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the set value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and turn off all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa067a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments that constitute the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a provisional set value is stored at the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the provisional setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072. It is determined whether or not the setting value stored at address F000 is different from the provisional setting value stored at address F001 (207SGSa070).

If the set value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 and the provisional set value stored at address F001 are the same (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, where the data is stored at address F000 in RAM 102. If the set value stored at address F001 is different from the provisional set value stored at address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the provisional set value stored at address F001 in RAM 102 is stored at address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. In other words, in the processing of 207SGSa071, the provisional setting values are updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting values.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 8-23 is a flow chart showing set value confirmation processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting of all segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). lighting is started (207SGSa103).

In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a timer for waiting for the start of power interruption detection processing execution to wait until the power interruption detection processing is executed (207SGSa105 ). Then, the value of the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process is decremented by 1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process has timed out (207SGSa107). If the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has not timed out (207SGSa107; N), the processing of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 is repeatedly executed, and if the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has timed out (207SGSa107; Y) executes a power failure detection process (207SGSa108). This power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game arcade management computer (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. Also, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the setting value in the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa112a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments that constitute the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the setting value confirmation process.

Thus, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the lighting of the round indicator 207SG131 from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second By starting the flashing of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player or the store clerk of the game hall or the like can see from the front side of the pachinko machine 1 that the pachinko machine 1 is changing the set value or that the set value is being changed. is being confirmed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, at the start of the setting value change processing or the setting value confirmation processing, as a mode according to the setting value change processing or the setting value confirmation processing, Although a form in which only one LED is lit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is the jackpot A, jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. , the segments that make up the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lights may be lit in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off (disconnected), the lock switch 207SG051 is operated while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. , and the clear switch are turned on to execute the set value change process.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25(A) to 8-25(E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display portion 207SG029C, and the fourth display portion 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) are terminated. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of display units depending on whether the set value changing process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value change processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 start to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. When the setting switch 207SG052 is operated while the setting values are displayed on the fourth display section 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display section 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display section 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the characterizing portion 019IW of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off (power outage), the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the frame 207SG003 for the game machine is open. (The clear switch is turned off) to execute the set value confirmation process.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B) and 8-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first The display using the display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (the display of the base values shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of display units depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted and the CPU 103 starts the setting value confirmation process, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are started to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display section 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes ready for playing.

FIG. 8-24 is a flow chart showing power failure detection processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change processing and set value confirmation processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). If there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process is terminated, and if there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the set value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and stores the specified backup data in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

In addition, in the game control timer interrupt processing in the characteristic portion 019IW of the present embodiment, the CPU103, S21~S27 (see FIG. 4) after executing the same power interruption detection processing (207SGS200) as 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108 described above is set to run.

Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

In this characteristic part 019IW, during the jackpot game state, game balls can enter the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole), and a predetermined number (14 in this example) of winning balls are paid out for each winning. done. In addition, regardless of whether the game is in the jackpot game state or not, game balls can be won in the general prize winning opening 10, and a predetermined number of prize balls (four in this example) are paid out each time the prize is won. . In this characteristic part 019IW, the number of payout balls corresponding to the winning to the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) and the general winning opening 10 during the big winning game state is determined by the game that the player won in the big winning game state. It is called the number of balls, and is also called the number of acquisitions.

In addition, not limited to the configuration of this characteristic portion 019IW, the player wins only the number of payout balls corresponding to the winning to the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) during the big winning game state. It may be set as the number of game balls (that is, the number obtained in the jackpot game state). In addition, for example, the number of paid-out prize balls corresponding to the winning of other prize-winning ports such as the variable winning ball device 6B (second start-up prize-winning port) during the jackpot game state is also the game It may be included in the number of balls (that is, the number obtained in the jackpot game state).

This characterizing portion 019IW is configured to be able to execute an acquisition performance related to the acquisition of a game ball during the jackpot game state in the jackpot game state. FIG. 8-28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect mode of an acquisition effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, during the jackpot game state, a cumulative winning number image 019IW004 indicating the cumulative winning number is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area of the image display device 5. A music selectable image 019IW005 indicating that a song can be selected is displayed in the upper left, a right-handed image 019IW006 prompting a right-handed operation is displayed in the upper center of the display area, and a right-handed operation is displayed in the center of the display area. , a remaining round number image 019IW007 indicating the remaining number of rounds of the jackpot game is displayed. These images are displayed regardless of whether the win effect is being executed.

The cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 is updated at a predetermined timing (timing for executing processes such as steps 019IWS212, S214, S306, S323, and S325 described later) according to the counted cumulative acquisition number. The cumulative number of acquisitions in this characteristic part 019IW is counted in units of one consecutive state. That is, in the case of the consecutive game state, the winning number in each jackpot game state during the consecutive game state is cumulatively counted to be the cumulative winning number. Therefore, the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004 may also be displayed during a period other than the jackpot game state during the continuous game state (that is, the period during which the game is played under control in the variable probability state).

It should be noted that the cumulative acquisition number may be counted in units of one big hit game state, not limited to the configuration of this characteristic portion 019IW. Further, the cumulative win number image 019IW004 may be displayed only when the win effect is being executed.

When the winning effect is executed in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 8-28, each time a prize is won to the big winning hole, an L-shaped display for the big winning hole is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. In the area 019IW001, one additional special win number image 019IW001a is displayed in a manner including a character display of "+14" within a circle.

In addition, when the winning effect is executed in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. In the winning opening display area 019IW003, one general winning number image 019IW003a in a form including a character display of "+4" in a circle is additionally displayed. In the example of FIG. 8-28, four general winning number images 019IW003a are displayed. The number of general acquisition number images 019IW003a will be displayed.

In this characteristic portion 019IW, in the jackpot gaming state, at least one of the elapse of a prescribed period (for example, 29 seconds) and the entry of a prescribed number (10 in this example) of game balls into the big winning opening A unit game (round) that changes the big winning opening to the open state is executed a specified number of times (for example, 15 times) until the establishment is established. 11) 14 game balls are also paid out as prize balls when a prize in the big prize opening (hereinafter also referred to as an over prize) occurs. Therefore, when the winning effect is executed in the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 2, one special special win number image 019IW002a is displayed in a manner including character display of "+14" in a hatched circle. In the example of FIG. 8-28, two special special winning number images 019IW002a are displayed. A special acquisition number image 019IW002a is displayed.

Below, a special winning number image and a special special winning number image corresponding to the number of game balls paid out based on winning in the big winning opening, and a game ball paid out based on winning in the general winning opening 10 The general acquired number image corresponding to the number of is generically called an acquired number image.

In this characteristic portion 019IW, by displaying the winning number image on the image display device 5 as the winning effect, it is possible to notify that the game balls have been acquired (that is, the game balls have been paid out). In addition, as a winning effect, a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of game balls paid out based on the winning of a game ball in the big winning opening is displayed in the winning number image (specifically, " +14” can be notified by displaying a special winning number image or a special special winning number image).

Further, in this characteristic portion 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-28, a game of a predetermined amount (four in this example) paid out based on the game ball entering the general winning hole 10 as an acquisition effect The sphere can be notified by displaying a winning number image (specifically, a general special winning number image in which a character display of "+4" is included in a circle).

In addition, in this characterizing part 019IW, as the acquisition effect, the fact that the game ball is paid out based on the over-winning to the big winning opening is displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode (specifically, a hatched number image). It is possible to notify by displaying a special special winning number image in a mode including a character display of "+14" in a circular pattern) in an over winning display area 019IW002 different from the big winning opening display area 019IW001. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28, the over-winning display area 019IW002 is provided at a position closer to the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) than the large winning opening display area 019IW001. ing. With such a configuration, it is possible to emphatically notify the occurrence of over winning which is preferable for the player, and to make it easy to recognize.

Note that this characteristic portion 019IW is configured to display an image including a numerical display (for example, "+14") as the acquired number image. etc. may be displayed. For example, a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of game balls paid out based on the winning of a game ball in the big winning hole is notified by displaying an image of the winning number including the character A. Alternatively, a predetermined amount (four in this example) of game balls paid out based on the winning of game balls in the general winning hole 10 is notified by displaying an image of the winning number including the character B. You may do so.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the general winning openings 10 are provided at four locations on the left and right sides of the game area. Winning to the winning opening 10 occurs. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 019IW, as shown in FIGS. It is provided at a position close to the general prize winning opening 10 on the right side. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify that the game ball has been paid out based on the winning to the general winning opening 10 .

In addition, not limited to the configuration of this characteristic portion 019IW, when the general winning opening 10 is provided in the upper right part and the lower right part of the game area, the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5 A general winning slot display area A is provided, and a general winning slot display area B is provided on the lower right side. A general winning number image may be displayed, and the general winning number image may be displayed in the general winning opening display area B based on the winning in the general winning opening 10 provided on the lower right side. Further, for example, a plurality of display areas may be provided, and the acquisition number image may be displayed in one of the display areas by lottery. In this case, of the multiple display areas, the winning will be made in the display area provided near the winning opening (specifically, the big winning opening, the second starting winning opening, each general winning opening, etc.) You may make it so that the rate at which several images are displayed becomes high.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 019IW, a plurality of winning number images (specifically, a special winning number image, a general special winning number image, and a special special winning number image) can be displayed simultaneously as an acquisition effect. Further, these acquisition number images are displayed at positions that do not overlap images such as the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004, the music selectable image 019IW005, the right-handed image 019IW006, and the remaining round number image 019IW007. With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of each image while displaying a plurality of acquired number images at the same time to liven up the effect.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 019IW, the acquisition effect is divided into the acquisition number display end effect of ending the display of the acquisition number image in a manner in which the displayed acquisition number image is applied to the cumulative acquisition number image, and the acquisition number display end effect. Subsequently, it includes a cumulative acquisition number display update performance for updating the cumulative acquisition number image according to the cumulative acquisition number, and an acquisition number notification performance for indicating the exceeded acquisition number when the cumulative acquisition number exceeds a specific number.

Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the acquisition effect in the characteristic portion 019IW.

FIG. 8-29 is a flow chart showing the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a new received command by checking the data in the effect control command reception buffer (step 019IWS001). If there is a new received command, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 019IWS002. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the process when there is no new received command.

At step 019IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a large winning opening winning designation command as a new received command. When there is a special winning opening winning designation command, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the large winning opening winning frequency counter for counting the number of winning times to the big winning opening (step 019IWS003). A big winning opening winning flag indicating that a winning has occurred is set (step 019IWS004), and the process proceeds to step 019IWS005. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 019IWS007 when there is no special winning opening winning designation command.

The large winning opening winning designation command is a performance control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 for each winning detection when it is detected that a game ball has entered the large winning opening. The number of winning openings counter is a counting means for counting the number of game balls that enter the winning openings in each round. The number-of-times-of-big-winning-awards-winning counter is initialized at the start of each round, so that the number of winnings to the big winnings of each round can be counted.

At step 019IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 compares the value of the big winning opening prize number counter updated at step 019IWS003 with the upper limit value of the number of prizes set for each round to determine whether over-winning has occurred. determine whether or not When over-winning occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets an over-winning flag indicating that over-winning has occurred (step S019IWS006), and ends the process. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the process as it is when the over winning does not occur.

At step 019IWS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a general winning opening winning designation command as a new received command. If there is a general winning opening winning designation command, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a general winning opening winning flag indicating that a winning to the general winning opening 10 has occurred if a jackpot game is in progress (Y in step 019 IWS008). Set (step 019IWS009) and terminate the process. By the processing of steps 019IWS007 to 019IWS009, it becomes possible to determine whether or not a prize has been won in the general prize winning port 10 during the jackpot game by the state of the general prize winning port winning flag.

In addition, when there is no special winning opening winning designation command and general winning opening winning designation command as new received commands, that is, when other commands are newly received (N in step 019IWS007), the effect control CPU 120 ), set the effect corresponding to the received command (step 019IWS010), and terminate the process.

FIG. 8-30 is a flow chart showing the effect setting process at the start of the big win. When the big hit start time production setting process receives the production control command designating the start of the big hit game state, and starts the big hit game state, it is part of the process in the special figure per waiting process (S173) of FIG. It is a process performed as

First, when the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command specifying a jackpot type for starting a jackpot game state, the jackpot game state to be started is a jackpot C (hereinafter referred to as 15R jackpot) is determined (step S019IWS101). If it is not a 15R big hit, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is a 15R big hit, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a specific condition is satisfied (step S019IWS102).

The specific condition in step S019IWS102 is established when a specific effect is executed during the jackpot game. The specific effect here includes, for example, a premium effect that is executed based on the number of times the jackpot has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), and a currently stored pending game during the jackpot game. Performances with a degree of rarity and a degree of advantage equal to or higher than a predetermined degree are included, such as performances suggesting that there is a pending memory that becomes a big hit in the memory (that is, that big wins are continuously executed).

If the specific condition is satisfied (Y of step S019IWS102), the process is terminated as it is, and if the specific condition is not satisfied (N of step S019IWS102), the effect control CPU 120 executes the acquisition effect. An acquisition effect flag indicating that the game is to be set is set (step S019IWS103).

By the processing of steps S019IWS101 to S019IWS103, when the 15R jackpot with the highest degree of advantage is obtained, the win effect is executed, so that the attraction of the effect relating to the round of the jackpot game state can be improved. On the other hand, since the acquisition performance is not executed in the case of a big win other than the 15R big win, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest by performing a flashy performance in an unpreferable state for the player.

In addition, when a specific condition is established, that is, when a specific effect is executed during a jackpot game, the acquisition effect is not executed, so the acquisition effect is highly rare and advantageous. It is possible to prevent obstruction of a specific performance.

FIG. 8-31 is a flow chart showing the effect processing during opening of the big winning opening. During the big winning opening opening production process, part of the big winning opening production process (S176) in FIG. This is the process performed as the process of

First, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big winning opening winning flag is set (step 019IWS201), and when it is not set, the process proceeds to step 019IWS206. When the big winning opening flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the big winning opening winning flag (step 019IWS202).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS203). When the winning effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of awarded balls (step 019IWS204). The winning number counter is a counting means for counting the number of winning balls paid out based on the winning of game balls (including over winning) to the big winning opening and the general winning opening 10 in each round.

In this characteristic part 019IW, when a game ball wins in the big winning hole, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls. It is added to the value of the number of wins counter.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 causes a predetermined amount (14 in this example) of game balls to be paid out based on the fact that the game ball has entered the big winning hole in the display area for the big winning hole of the image display device 5. Control is performed to display the special acquisition number image corresponding to the fact (step 019 IWS 205). After that, the process moves to step 019 IWS 206 .

When the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS203, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter for counting the cumulative acquisition number (step 019IWS211). The cumulative winning number counter counts the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of game balls (including over winning) to the big winning opening and the general winning opening 10 during a specific period (in this example, the continuous state period). Cumulative counting means for counting cumulatively.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image indicating the cumulative acquisition number according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW212). After that, the process moves to step 019 IWS 206 .

At step 019IWS206, it is checked whether or not the general winning opening prize flag is set (step 019IWS206), and if not set, the process is terminated. When the general winning opening prize is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the general winning opening winning flag (step 019 IWS 207).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS208). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS209).

In this characteristic part 019IW, when a game ball enters the general winning hole 10, four game balls are paid out as prize balls. is added to the value of the number-of-acquisitions counter.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined amount (four in this example) of game balls based on the game balls entering the general winning hole 10 in the general winning hole display area of the image display device 5. Control is performed to display the general acquisition number image corresponding to what has been done (step 019 IWS 210). After that, the process ends.

When the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS208, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS213). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW214). After that, the process ends.

In this characteristic part 019IW, by executing the process of step 019IWS205, as shown in FIG. In the large winning opening display area 019IW001, one special winning number image 019IW001a having a character display of "+14" in a circle is additionally displayed.

In addition, by executing the process of step 019 IWS210, in response to winning in the general winning opening during the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. One general winning number image 019IW003a in a form including a character display of "+4" in a circle is additionally displayed in the display area 019IW003 for the player.

Further, when the acquisition effect flag is not set, that is, when the acquisition effect is not executed, the processing of steps 019IWS211-S212, S213-S214 is executed, and the acquisition number image is not displayed, and the payment is made. The accumulated winning number image is immediately updated according to the number of awarded balls. On the other hand, when the acquisition effect flag is set, that is, when the acquisition effect is executed, the cumulative acquisition number image is not immediately updated, and the acquisition number display end effect and the cumulative acquisition number are displayed by the processing of step 019 IWS 306, which will be described later. It is updated by executing the display update effect.

FIGS. 8-32 and 8-33 are flow charts showing effect processing during closing of the big winning opening. The effect processing during the closing of the big winning prize is a part of the effect processing during the big winning (S176) of FIG. This is the process performed as the process of

First, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS301), and when it is not set, the process proceeds to step 019IWS313. When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 is executing the cumulative acquisition number display update effect (and the acquisition number display end effect executed before the cumulative acquisition number display update effect). is set (step 019 IWS 302). When the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step 019IWS307, and when it is not set, the effect control CPU 120 sets the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag (step 019IWS303). ).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 adds the value of the acquired number counter to the value of the cumulative acquired number counter (step 019IWS304). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 clears the value of the acquisition number counter as 0 (step 019IWS305).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of an acquired number display end effect and an accumulated acquired number display update effect according to the value of the accumulated acquired number counter (step 019IWS306), and proceeds to step 019IWS307. In step 019 IWS 306, for example, a process table is selected according to the aspect of the acquired number display end effect and cumulative acquired number display update effect to be executed, and the process is executed based on the data set in the selected process table. Acquisition number display end presentation and cumulative acquisition number display update presentation corresponding to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter are started.

At step 019 IWS307, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to end the display update effect of the cumulative number of wins. Whether or not it is the end timing of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is determined, for example, by the processing of step 019 IWS 306 when the execution of the acquisition number display end effect and the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is started and the period corresponding to the effect execution period is reached. It can be confirmed by determining whether or not it has passed.

In this characteristic part 019IW, the acquired number display end effect and the cumulative acquired number display update effect are executed over most (three seconds in this example) of the interval period (three seconds in this example), and the acquired number notification effect described later. is executed immediately before the end of the interval period (or at the same time as the end of the interval period).

If it is not the end timing of the cumulative acquisition number display update effect, the process proceeds to step S019IWS313, and if it is the end timing, the effect control CPU 120 resets the cumulative acquisition number display update effect execution flag (step 019IWS308). .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the cumulative win number counter to the value of the win number counter exceeds a specific number (step 019IWS309). If it is not time to exceed the specific number, the process proceeds to step S019IWS313, and if it is time to exceed the specific number, the effect control CPU 120 adds the value of the acquired number counter to the value of the cumulative acquired number counter. (step 019IWS310), and clears the value of the acquired number counter as 0 (step 019IWS311).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of a winning number notification effect indicating the exceeded winning number when the cumulative winning number of game balls in the jackpot game state exceeds a specific number (step 019IWS312), and shifts to step 019IWS313. do. In step 019 IWS 312, for example, a process table corresponding to the aspect of the acquisition number notification effect to be executed is selected, and the acquisition number notification effect is started by executing the process based on the data set in the selected process table. . In step 019 IWS312, if the general winning number image and the special special winning number image are displayed when the winning number notification effect is executed, those images are deleted in a manner that affects the cumulative winning number image, The cumulative acquisition number image is updated according to the cumulative acquisition number (see, for example, FIGS. 8-36 (B1) to (B4)).

In this characteristic portion 019IW, the specific number for which the acquisition number notification effect is executed is set for each 1000 pieces, such as 1000 pieces, 2000 pieces, 3000 pieces, and so on. Therefore, every 1000 pieces, when the specified number is exceeded, the number-of-acquisitions notification effect is executed.

In addition, in step 019IWS309, this characteristic part 019IW is configured to confirm whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter to the value of the acquisition number counter exceeds a specific number. Even if the cumulative winning number does not exceed a specific number when the mouth changes from the open state to the closed state, the big prize winning port changes from the closed state to the open state due to the over winning or the winning to the general winning port 10.例文帳に追加If the cumulative number of acquisitions exceeds a specific number by then, an acquisition number notification effect can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the acquisition number notification effect. For example, in a situation where it can be seen that the cumulative number of acquisitions exceeds a specific number from the cumulative number of acquisitions image and the special special number of acquisitions image, the acquisition number notification effect is not executed until after the end of the next round. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable.

At step 019 IWS313, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the over winning flag is set. If the over winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 019IW318, and if it is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the big winning opening winning flag and the over winning flag (step 019 IWS314).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS315). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS316).

In this characteristic part 019IW, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls even when an over-winning to the big winning hole occurs. Then 14) is added to the value of the acquisition number counter.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 pays out a predetermined number (14 in this example) of game balls based on the occurrence of an over-winning to the big winning opening in the over-winning display area of the image display device 5. Control is performed to display a special special acquisition number image corresponding to the fact (step 019 IWS317). After that, the process moves to step 019 IWS318.

In this characteristic part 019IW, by executing the process of step 019IWS317, according to the winning to the big winning opening, as shown in FIG. In the display area 019IW002, one special special win number image 019IW002a is additionally displayed in a manner including character display of "+14" in a hatched circle.

In this characteristic part 019IW, the display of the special special win number image is basically ended by the win number display end effect executed after the end of the next round (corresponding to the processing of step 019IWS306), but as an exception, In the case where the obtained number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round, it is deleted along with the execution of the obtained number notification effect (corresponding to the processing of step 019 IWS312). In addition to this configuration, the special special acquisition number image is not deleted even if the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round, and the acquisition number display is completed after the next round ends. The display may end with a presentation. Also, the special special acquisition number image may be deleted immediately before the start of the next round (in this case, the corresponding acquisition number is added to the cumulative acquisition number and the cumulative acquisition number image is updated). good.

When the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS315, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS322). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW323). After that, the process moves to step 019 IWS318.

At step 019IWS318, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the general winning opening winning flag is set (step 019IWS318), and terminates the process if it is not set. When the general winning opening prize is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the general winning opening winning flag (step 019 IWS319).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the acquisition effect flag is set (step 019IWS320). When the acquisition effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the acquisition number counter (step 019IWS321). After that, the process ends. This characteristic part 019IW is configured not to display the general winning number image according to the winning in the general winning opening 10 when the big winning opening is closed in the jackpot game state. Not limited to this, the general winning number image may be displayed according to the winning in the general winning opening 10 even when the big winning opening is closed. In this case, like the special special win number image, the display of the general win number image ends in principle with the win number display end effect executed after the end of the next round, but exceptionally, the following If the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the round, it may be erased along with the execution of the acquisition number notification effect, or the acquisition number notification effect is executed before the start of the next round. The display may not be erased even if it is executed, and the display may be ended by the obtained number display end effect executed after the end of the next round. Also, the general winning number image may be deleted immediately before the start of the next round (in this case, the corresponding winning number is added to the cumulative winning number and the cumulative winning number image is updated). .

When the acquisition effect flag is not set in step 019IWS320, the effect control CPU 120 adds 4 to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step 019IWS324). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the cumulative acquisition number image according to the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter (step S019IW325). After that, the process ends.

In this characteristic part 019IW, the processing of step 019IWS306 is executed to end the display of the acquired number image and to update the cumulative acquired number image following the acquired number display end presentation. The cumulative acquisition number display update effect is executed.

Further, in this characteristic portion 019IW, by executing the processing of step 019IWS312, when the cumulative number of wins exceeds a specific number, the number of wins notification effect indicating the number of wins exceeding the specified number is executed.

In this characteristic part 019IW, the acquisition number notification effect is executed only when the acquisition effect is executed (that is, when the jackpot type is a 15R jackpot and the specific condition is not satisfied). However, even when the acquisition performance is not executed, it may be executed when the cumulative number of acquisitions exceeds a specific number.

FIG. 8-34 is an explanatory diagram showing the control state of the big winning opening and the performance execution timing in the big winning game state. In this characterizing portion 019IW, the big win game state is defined as the time from when the big win symbols are stopped and displayed to the time when the interval effect and the ending effect after the fifteenth round are finished.

In this characteristic part 019IW, as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the acquired number image (special acquired number image or general acquired number image) is displayed (corresponding to the processing of steps 019 IWS205 and S210).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period in which the big winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the end of the 1st to 14th rounds, or the interval and ending period after the end of the 15th round ), the winning number display end effect for ending the display of the winning number image displayed while the big prize opening is open, and the cumulative winning number image for updating the cumulative winning number image following the winning number display ending effect Execution of number display update effect is started (corresponding to the processing of step 019 IWS306).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period in which the big winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the end of the 1st to 14th rounds, or the interval and ending period after the end of the 15th round ), when the occurrence of over winning is detected, a special special winning number image is displayed (corresponding to the processing of step 019 IWS317).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-34, the period in which the big winning opening is closed (specifically, the interval period after the end of the 1st to 14th rounds, or the interval and ending period after the end of the 15th round ), if the cumulative number of wins exceeds a specific number, a win number notification effect indicating the exceeded win number is executed (corresponding to the processing of step 019 IWS312).

In this characteristic part 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34, when the large winning opening is in the open state, a predetermined amount of game balls are paid out based on the winning of the large winning opening or the general winning opening 10. This is notified by displaying the winning number image, and the winning number display ends the display of the winning number image during the period from when the big prize opening changes from the open state to the closed state until at least the next open state. It is configured to execute an end effect and an accumulated acquisition number display update effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance interest in the payout of game balls and reduce the stress felt by the player during the period in which the big winning opening is closed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-34, this characterizing portion 019IW is configured to execute the acquisition number notification effect when the big winning opening is closed in the big winning game state. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the stress felt by the player during the period in which the big winning opening is closed.

In a jackpot game state that is completed by alternately switching the big winning hole between an open state and a closed state, the shorter the period in which the big winning hole is closed, the higher the payout speed of prize balls per unit time. However, if many prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, the gambling nature may increase too much, so the speed of paying out prize balls is reduced by inserting a period of moderate closed state. However, during the period in which the big winning opening is closed, there is no possibility of winning a prize in the big winning opening and winning balls, which may be a troublesome period for the player. Therefore, in the present characteristic part 019IW, during the period in which the big winning opening is closed, the win count display end effect, the cumulative win count display update effect, and the win count notification effect are executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to give a troublesome image while appropriately providing a closed state period, and to reduce the stress felt by the player.

In addition, in this feature part 019IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34, even if the cumulative winning number does not exceed a specific number when the big winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state, over winning or general winning When the cumulative winning number exceeds a specific number by the time the big winning mouth changes from the closed state to the open state due to the winning of the mouth 10, it is possible to execute the winning number notification effect (steps 019 IWS309-S312, S316). , corresponding to the processing of S321). With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the acquisition number notification effect. For example, in a situation where it can be seen that the cumulative number of acquisitions exceeds a specific number from the cumulative number of acquisitions image and the special special number of acquisitions image, the acquisition number notification effect is not executed until after the end of the next round. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable.

In addition, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-34, the configuration of this characteristic portion 019IW, when the game ball enters the V area in a predetermined round and is detected, is controlled to the probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game state , When applied to a so-called V probability variable machine, during the predetermined round (or when the game ball enters the V area and is detected), it may be configured not to execute the acquisition effect. In this case, the counted cumulative acquisition number may be reflected in the cumulative acquisition number image after the end of the predetermined round.

Next, the effect mode of the effect executed in this characterizing portion 019IW will be described.

FIG. 8-35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect of the acquired number display end effect and the accumulated acquired number display update effect. In addition, in FIG. 8-35, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3), . . .

Fig. 8-35 (1) shows a cumulative winning number image 019IW004 indicating that the jackpot game state has started and the cumulative winning number is 0 (in this example, a mode including a character display of "cumulative winning number: 0 shots"). ) is displayed, and a remaining round number image 019IW007 (in this example, the number of asterisks is 15) indicating that the number of remaining rounds is 15 rounds is displayed. .

In this jackpot game state, when the big winning opening is open and winning to the big winning opening and winning to the general winning opening 10 occur respectively, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (1) and (2). Then, on the image display device 5, one special win number image 019IW001a and one general win number image 019IW003a are additionally displayed.

Then, when the big winning opening is open, 10 game balls enter the big winning opening and 4 gaming balls enter the general winning opening 10, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (3). Then, on the image display device 5, ten special win number images 019IW001a are displayed, and four general win number images 019IW003a are displayed.

Next, in the jackpot game state, when the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, as shown in FIGS. Display control is performed such that the special win number image 019IW001a and the general win number image 019IW003a are moved one after another toward the cumulative win number image 019IW004 and are erased when they collide with the cumulative win number image 019IW004.

Also, if an over-win occurs at this time, one special special winning number image 019IW002a is additionally displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-35(5).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (6), when all of the special win count image 019IW001a and the general win count image 019IW003a are erased, the cumulative win count is updated according to the cumulative win count as a cumulative win count display update effect. Display control is performed to update the image 019IW004. In the example of Fig. 8-35 (6), the value of the winning number counter (the number of prize balls paid out due to winning in the special winning opening 14 x 10 times and the winning balls paid out due to winning in the general winning opening In accordance with the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter ("156") after adding "156", which is the sum of the number 4 x 4 times, the character display of "accumulation acquisition number: 156 shots" is displayed. The accumulated acquisition number image is updated to 019IW004.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (7), when the next round is started and the big winning opening changes from the closed state to the open state, the remaining round number image 019IW007 indicating that the number of remaining rounds is 14 rounds. (In this example, the number of asterisks is 14).

As shown in FIGS. 8-35 (5) to (7), the special special winning number image 019IW002a displayed in response to the over winning indicates that the next round is started when the winning number notification effect is not executed. will remain displayed, and will be erased by executing the acquisition number display end effect after the end of the next round.

FIG. 8-36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effects of cumulative acquisition number display update effect and acquisition number notification effect. In Fig. 8-36, (A1) to (A3) are cases where the number of wins obtained during the round (that is, when the big prize opening is open) exceeds a specific number when added to the cumulative number of wins. is shown, and the display screen transitions in the order of (A1), (A2), and (A3). In addition, in (B1) to (B4) in Figure 8-36, even if the number of wins obtained during the round (that is, when the big prize opening is open) is added to the accumulated number of wins, it exceeds a specific number. However, an example of a case where the number of wins obtained by over-winning during an interval (that is, when the big prize opening is closed) is added to the accumulated number of wins exceeds a specific number is shown (B1). The display screen transitions in the order of (B2), (B3), and (B4).

In the example shown in FIG. 8-36 (A1), on the image display device 5, the accumulated acquisition number image 019IW004 indicating that the accumulated acquisition number is 1850 (in this example, the character display of "Accumulated acquisition number: 1850 shots" is displayed). mode) is being displayed, execution of the acquisition number display end effect is started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A2), when all the special acquisition number image 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are erased, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is performed according to the cumulative acquisition number. Display control is performed to update the image 019IW004. In the example of FIG. 8-36 (A2), the value of the winning number counter (the number of prize balls paid out due to winning in the special winning opening 14 x 10 times and the winning balls paid out due to winning in the general winning opening "156" which is the total value of the number 4 x 4 times) is added, and according to the value of the accumulated acquisition number counter ("2006"), the character display of "accumulated acquisition number: 2006 shots" is displayed. The accumulated acquisition number image is updated to 019IW004.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A3), based on the cumulative acquisition number exceeding a specific number (2000 in this example), an acquisition number image ( In this example, display control is performed to display a mode including character display of "2000 OVER") and a character image 019IW010.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-36 (B1), on the image display device 5, the accumulated acquisition number image 019IW004 indicating that the accumulated acquisition number is 1840 (in this example, the character display of "Accumulated acquisition number: 1840 shots" is displayed). mode) is being displayed, execution of the acquisition number display end effect is started.

Here, when an over-winning occurs, one special special winning number image 019IW002a is additionally displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B2).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B3), when all the special acquisition number image 019IW001a and the general acquisition number image 019IW003a are erased, the cumulative acquisition number display update effect is performed according to the cumulative acquisition number. Display control is performed to update the image 019IW004. In the example of FIG. 8-36 (B3), the value of the winning number counter (the number of prize balls paid out due to winning in the special winning opening 14 x 10 times and the winning balls paid out due to winning in the general winning opening "156" which is the total value of the number 4 x 4 times) is added, and the value of the cumulative acquisition number counter ("1996") is displayed. The accumulated acquisition number image is updated to 019IW004.

In the example of FIGS. 8-36 (B1) to (B4), even if the number of acquisitions acquired during the round (that is, when the big winning opening is open) is added to the cumulative number of acquisitions, a specific number (2000 in this example) ), but if the number of winnings (14 in this example) obtained by over winning during the interval (that is, when the big winning opening is closed) is added to the cumulative number of winnings, a specific number (2000 in this example) is exceeded, an acquisition number notification effect is executed.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B3), display control is performed such that the special special acquisition number image 019IW002a moves toward the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004, collides with the cumulative acquisition number image 019IW004, and is erased. . At this time, according to the value of the cumulative win counter (“2010”) after adding the value of the win counter (“14” corresponding to 14 times the number of prize balls paid out due to over winning), The accumulated acquisition number image 019IW004 is updated to include the character display of "accumulated acquisition number: 2010 shots".

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B4), as an effect for notifying the number of acquisitions, an image of the number of acquisitions indicating the number of acquisitions exceeding the number of acquisitions (in this example, a mode including a character display of "2000 shots OVER") and a character image 019IW010. and display control is performed.

The characteristic portion 019IW in the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the characterizing part 019IW of the above embodiment, the game information display part 207SG200 is replaced with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the normal A pattern display 207SG020, a normal pattern reservation display 207SG025C, a round display 207SG131, a right-handed lamp 207SG132, a variable probability lamp 207SG133, and a time-saving lamp 207SG134 were exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 may or may not include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

Further, in the characteristic part 019IW of the above-described embodiment, when the CPU 103 is executing set value change processing (set value change state) and when it is executing set value confirmation processing (set value confirmation state), 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are exemplified in the form of lighting in the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether there is one or when the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. You can easily tell if there is any.

Further, in the characterizing portion 019IW of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, by lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the second The display mode (lighting mode) of the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the fluctuation display result. Although the form to be made different was exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting Mode) is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variation display result, if these first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol It is not necessary to turn on some of all the segments forming the display device 207SG004B.

In addition, in the characterizing part 019IW of the embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, all the segments and the round indicator 207SG131 which are configured with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. 1 segment lighting, right-handed lamp 207SG132, first suspension indicator 207SG025A and second suspension indicator 207SG025B All segments are blinking. Instead, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and configuration of the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B Blinking of all segments to be performed may not be performed, or may be performed only partially.

In addition, in the characterizing part 019IW of the above embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. is not limited to this, and unless the combination corresponds to the jackpot type shown in FIG. There may be.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 019IW of the embodiment, the form of executing the notification of the setting value abnormal error using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B was exemplified, but the present invention For example, the pachinko game machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the occurrence of the setting value abnormality error may be notified by lighting or blinking the LED.

Further, in the characterizing part 019IW of the above-described embodiment, the form provided with the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1 was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The machine 1 may not be equipped with the display monitor 207SG029. If the pachinko game machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 as described above, it is sufficient to newly provide display means for displaying the setting values (or temporary setting values) in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing portion 019IW of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round display, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200 The device 207SG0131, the right strike lamp 207SG132, etc. may be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game if it is possible to notify that the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing portion 019IW of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, and the ``mode different from that during the game'' may include a different flashing cycle, a different brightness, a different light emission color of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 019IW of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by lighting or blinking the round indicator 207SG131 and the right strike lamp 207SG132, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right hitting lamp 207SG132 may be provided at a predetermined location of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the game information display section 207SG200) to explain that lighting and blinking are performed. By doing so, a store clerk or the like in a game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko game machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the indicator 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being misidentified as a failure of the pachinko game machine 1 or the like.

Incidentally, in the game control main processing of the characterizing part 019IW of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executed not when (207SGSa008; Y) or after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021, but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014; Y).

Further, in this characteristic portion 019IW, it may be possible to execute a setting suggestion rendering that suggests a set value. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the interval period, the ending period, or the like in the jackpot game state.

Also, for the setting suggesting effect, the configuration shown in the following characterizing portions 229F to 233F may be applied. For example, when an over-win occurs, a set value may be suggested by displaying a special special winning number image and executing an over-win setting suggesting effect, as shown in the characteristic portion 231F below. . Further, for example, when executing the obtained number notification effect, as shown in the characteristic part 232F below, in addition to indicating the obtained number, a set value is suggested by executing the obtained number setting suggestion effect. good too.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 229F)
Next, the characteristic portion 229F will be described. In the characteristic part 229F, among the first big win game state and the second big win game state as advantageous states advantageous to the player, the first big win game having a higher advantage for the player due to, for example, a large number of rounds. A description will be given of an effect control example in which a special effect can be executed in the state. As the special effect, for example, at the start of a predetermined game state such as at the start of each round of the jackpot game state, an effect such as an effect of emphasizing that the game is in the predetermined game state is executed.

In the characteristic portion 229F, a plurality of movable accessories that move in front of the image display device 5 are provided as the movable body 32 driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 of FIG. Specifically, as the movable accessory, an upper movable accessory that is provided above the image display device 5 and moves up and down in front of the image display device 5, and an image display device 5 that is provided below the image display device 5 A lower movable accessory that moves up and down in front, a left movable accessory that is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 and moves left and right in front of the image display device 5, and a right side of the image display device 5 Four movable accessories called right movable accessories are provided in front of the image display device 5 and move left and right. These movable accessories are driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120 . All of these movable accessories are provided in a manner that they are housed inside a center decorative member surrounding the image display device 5 in a standby state, and move from the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the image display device 5. It appears in front of the image display device 5 .

FIG. 9-1 is an effect explanatory drawing including a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of a special effect related to the characteristic part 229F. In FIG. 9-1, (A) to (F) show the production modes in the 15R jackpot game state, and (G) to (L) show the production modes in the 5R jackpot game state. ing.

The length of the interval period between rounds differs between the 15R jackpot and the 5R jackpot. In the interval period, in the special variable winning ball device 7 in the jackpot game state, the big winning opening is closed during the period from the end of the previous open state to the start of the next open state. period. For example, the interval period of the 15R jackpot is 3 seconds, the interval period of the 5R jackpot is 2 seconds, and the interval period of the 15R jackpot with a large number of rounds is set to be longer. The reason why the interval period differs according to the type of the big win is to suppress an excessive number of prize balls to be paid out within a predetermined unit period. In other words, by varying the interval period according to the type of the big win, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from increasing due to the excessive increase in the speed at which the player can obtain prize balls in the big win game state. .

In the 5R jackpot, for example, (G), (J), (L), at the start of each round in the jackpot gaming state, as indicated by "1R", "2R", and "5R" in the figure. A round number image indicating the number of rounds is displayed in a relatively small size on the upper left corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and a predetermined series of image displays during the big win are displayed. Then, in the 5R jackpot, a series of predetermined jackpot effect images are displayed in the interval period between rounds in the jackpot game state, such as (I) and (K).

The effect during the big win game state, which is executed in such a 5R big win, is a basic normal effect. On the other hand, in the effect during the big win game state executed with the 15R big win, a special effect is executed as described below.

In the 15R jackpot, a special effect is executed at the start of each round in the jackpot game state, such as (A), (D), and (F). As a special effect, a round number image showing the number of rounds indicated as "1 LUCKY", "2 LUCKY", and "15 LUCKY" in the figure with numbers and letters "LUCKY" is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. A special image 229F001, which is an image that is displayed in a larger size than the round number image at the time of the 5R jackpot and displays an aura image that emits light in a predetermined shape around the round number image on almost the entire screen. is displayed.

In each round of the 15R jackpot, after the special image 229F001 as shown in (A) is displayed for a predetermined period at the start, the special image 229F001 is erased as shown in (B) and, for example, "1LUCKY" is displayed. A round number image indicating the number of rounds is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen of the image display device 5 in a relatively small size.

Furthermore, in the 15R jackpot, for example, as in (C) and (E), during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state, by operating the movable accessory, the set value of the winning probability of the jackpot, etc. Interval period setting suggesting effect is executed as a setting suggesting effect suggesting which one of set values 1 to 6 is set. The interval period between rounds is the period from the end of a predetermined game such as the end of a round in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player to the start of the next predetermined game such as the start of the next round, that is, , is the period during which the big prize gate is closed between rounds.

As the special effect, an example with a round number image indicating the number of rounds has been shown, but the effect is not limited to this, and a special image may be displayed separately from the round number image.

In the interval period setting suggesting effect, a movable accessory selected from the four types of movable accessories described above is used. (C) shows an example in which the upper movable accessory 229F002 moves downward during the interval period between rounds 1R and 2R. (E) shows an example in which the lower movable accessory 229F003 moves upward during the interval period between other rounds.

In the 15R jackpot, for example, as in (C) and (E), during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state, an image of a movable accessory selected from a plurality of types is displayed as an interval period setting suggestive effect. An effect of moving is performed in front of the display device 5 .

The movable accessory that has moved forward of the image display device 5 is returned to the standby position at the end of the interval period. It should be noted that the timing at which the moved movable accessory 229F002 returns may be during the interval period.

As for the movement effect of the movable character in the interval period setting suggestion effect, the effect of ``moving the upper movable character'', the effect of ``moving the lower movable character'', and the effect of ``moving the left movable character'' , ``move the right movable accessory'', or ``move all the movable accessories''. The types of movable accessories that operate during the interval period between each round are selected according to the set values (set values 1 to 6) such as the jackpot probability set in the pachinko game machine 1. different. As described above, since the selection ratio of the moving movable role differs according to the set value (set values 1 to 6) of the big hit probability, etc., the action of the selected movable role is determined by the set value of the big hit probability. It can be an action suggesting a setting. As a result, during the interval period between rounds, the interval period setting suggestion suggests which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value of the jackpot probability or the like is set, depending on the type of movable accessory that operates. A performance is held.

As shown in FIG. 9-1, in the 15R jackpot, during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state, the image display device 5 displays a movable accessory selected from a plurality of types as an interval period setting suggestive effect. Since the effect of the moving operation is performed in front of the , the interval period between rounds set longer than the 5R big win can be prevented from making the player feel that it is a long period.

As an example of executing the interval period setting suggesting effect using the movable accessory, as described above, the selection ratio of the movable accessory to be operated among the plurality of types of movable accessories can be changed according to the set value. Although an example of performing an effect suggesting a set value by is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and as another example, the following interval period setting suggesting effect may be executed. For example, by varying the selection ratio of a plurality of types of action modes (movement speed, movement pattern, deformation pattern, etc.) of each movable role according to the set value, an effect suggesting the set value may be produced. . In addition, when the interval period setting suggesting effect is executed using a movable accessory having a luminous body, an effect suggesting a set value may be performed by varying the selection ratio of a plurality of types of light emitting modes. . In addition, when the interval period setting suggesting effect is executed using a movable accessory equipped with an image display device, the set value is suggested by changing the selection ratio of the display mode of the plurality of types of images. may Also, various effects using these movable accessories may be appropriately combined and executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, an interval period setting suggestive effect determination table used for selecting the effect type of the setting suggestive effect to be executed in the interval period between rounds in the jackpot gaming state of the 15R jackpot. be. The interval period setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 .

In FIG. 9-2, the correspondence between the type of setting suggestion effect executed as the interval period setting suggestion effect (type of movable role) and the allocation of the interval period setting suggestion effect selection random number (displayed as a percentage) is shown. , set values 1 and 2, set values 3 and 4, and set values 5 and 6, respectively. The interval period setting suggestion effect selection random number is a random number for effect selection that is updated by the effect control CPU 120 . As shown in FIG. 9-2, the motion types of the movable role to be operated in the interval period setting suggesting effect are "movement of upper movable role", "movement of lower movable role", and "movement of left movable role". ”, “Movement of right movable object”, and “Movement of all movable objects”.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect of "moving the upper movable accessory" is set values 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4, and set values 1 and 2, respectively. is 90% or more, and basically the setting suggestion effect of "moving the upper movable accessory" is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect to "move the upper movable accessory" has a relationship of "setting values 5, 6 < setting values 3, 4 < setting values 1, 2" There is As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving the upper movable accessory" is executed, the ratio of setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect of "moving the movable role" other than the setting suggestion effect of "moving the upper movable role" is set to 5, 6, the set value 3, 4, and set values 1, 2, respectively, are 10% or less. The ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect of "moving the lower movable accessory" has a relationship of "setting values 5, 6<setting values 3, 4<setting values 1, 2". As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving the lower movable accessory" is executed, the ratio of setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect of "moving the left movable accessory" has a relationship of "setting values 1, 2 < setting values 5, 6 < setting values 3, 4". There is As a result, when the action of the setting suggestion effect of "moving the left movable accessory" is performed, the ratio of setting values 3 and 4 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect of "moving the right movable accessory" has a relationship of "setting values 1, 2 < setting values 3, 4 < setting values 5, 6". There is As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving the right movable accessory" is performed, the ratio of setting values 5 and 6 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-2, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect of "moving all movable parts" has a relationship of "setting values 3, 4, 3<setting values 5, 6". Setting values 1 to 4 are 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "moving all movable accessories" is performed, the set values 5 and 6 are confirmed.

Then, according to FIG. 9-2, the setting suggestion effect of "moving the lower movable role" and the setting of "moving the left movable role" other than the setting suggestion effect of "moving the upper movable role" For each of the suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect of "moving the right movable role", and the setting suggestion effect of "moving all movable parts", the setting values 1 and 2, which are low settings, The ratio of setting values 5 and 6 or setting values 3 and 4, which are high settings, is high. As a result, other than the setting suggestion effect of ``moving the upper movable role'', the setting suggestion effect of ``moving the lower movable role'', the setting suggestion effect of ``moving the left movable role'', and the ``right movable role'' When the setting suggestion effect of "moving objects" and the setting suggestion effect of "moving all movable parts" are performed, the expectation of high setting is higher than low setting.

When a movable accessory is selected using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. Displayed as a role, setting suggestion to ``move upper movable role'' Setting suggestion to ``move lower movable role'' at a lower frequency than production, setting suggestion to ``move left movable role'' One of the effect, the setting suggesting effect of "moving the right movable role", and the setting suggesting effect of "moving all movable parts" is selected.

Regarding the setting suggestion effect by moving the movable role set in the interval period setting suggestion effect table of FIG. However, in order to make the player pay more attention to the setting suggestion effect by the movable role, for example, for a plurality of types of action patterns by the movable role, up, down, left, and right It is also possible to set an operation pattern in which a plurality of movable accessories are moved step by step, such as sequentially moving the movable accessories. The motion pattern is set so that the upper, lower, left, and right movable accessories are moved step by step in the order of, for example, top → bottom → left → right, and after the upper movable accessory moves first, the other movable accessories should operate step by step in order. In this way, after the upper movable accessory operates with little setting difference between the set values 1 to 6, the high setting is set depending on the stage to which the multiple types of movable accessories operate. It can be directed to suggest settings to be finalized. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the action of the movable accessory which is felt to have little effect on the suggestion of the set value, such as the upper movable accessory which basically always operates. In this way, by performing a setting suggesting effect in which the movable accessory is operated step by step over a certain amount of effect time, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by the lengthening of the interval period. can.

In this way, in the interval period setting suggesting effect, it is possible to suggest which set value is set according to the action pattern of the movable accessory. Depending on the type of movable accessory to be operated in the setting suggestion effect, the degree of expectation as to whether or not it is a high setting differs, and the degree of expectation as to which of set values 1 to 6 corresponds differs. With such an interval period setting suggesting effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the set value of a big hit or the like. Furthermore, depending on the type of movable role to be operated in the setting suggestion effect, it may be determined that the set values 5 and 6 are the most advantageous for the player. , it is possible to further improve the player's expectations for the set values such as the big win. In addition, depending on the set values (set values 1 to 6) such as the jackpot probability set in the pachinko game machine 1, the movement of a plurality of movable accessories is constant, but the combinations of colors that the movable objects emit light. may be selected at different rates.

In addition, the movable accessory to be operated in the setting suggestion effect is provided with only one type of movable accessory that has a display section made of dot matrix LED on the front side, and multiple types of shapes and colors are provided for each interval period between rounds Any one of the images may be selectively displayed as the character object image. In addition, according to the set values (set values 1 to 6) such as the jackpot probability set in the pachinko game machine 1, the operation is constant for a plurality of character object images, but the color combination of the character object images is selected. different ratios may be used. As described below, the role product image displayed by the movable role product 229F002 during the interval period between each round is based on the set values (set value 1 to Depending on 6), the selected ratio may be different.

[Holding continuation suggestion production by action pattern of movable character]
In addition, in the interval period of each round, whether or not the pending memory information (holding information) contains the pending memory information (holding memory information that becomes a so-called pending group) that will be a big hit (whether it will be a pending group) is performed, and when the reserved storage information for a big hit is included, for example, an action pattern is selected from a plurality of types of action patterns of the movable role as shown in FIG. When activated, the effect control CPU 120 may execute an effect (holding consecutive suggestion effect) that suggests that the holding storage information that will result in a big hit is included. For example, as a selection table for selecting an action pattern of a movable accessory, a data table is used in which data sorting for action pattern selection is set so that a high setting is determined unless a holding consecutive suggestion effect is executed. , the motion pattern of the movable accessory may be selected. Specifically, in the selection table for selecting the action pattern of the movable accessory, as a special action pattern, it is selected only when there is hold storage information that becomes a hold group when the setting is low, and when the setting is high Data allocation for selection of operation patterns may be set so that selection is made even if there is no pending storage information to become a pending group. In this way, it is possible to almost determine the high setting if the holding consecutive suggestion effect is not executed. When the action pattern of the movable accessory is selected in this way, since the holding group is related to the effect, the player can be made to pay attention to the game after the big win game state is finished. In addition, as a holding replay suggestive effect by the action pattern of the movable role, it may be executed during the round in addition to the interval period of each round, or may not be executed during the interval period of each round. (At the end of the jackpot game state) may be executed.

[Setting Suggestion Effect with Character Image]
In addition, it is possible to select and display a plurality of types of character images accompanying or included in the above-mentioned special effect image, and depending on the type of the displayed character image, a setting suggestion effect is used for effect control. It may be executed by the CPU 120 . In that case, the selection ratio of the character image type may be varied according to the set values 1-6. In addition, in the case of executing the setting suggestion effect depending on the type of character image to be displayed, the operation of the movable role selected as described above and the display of the character image selected in this way are performed during the interval period of each round. Depending on the combination, a setting suggestion effect may be performed.

As the jackpot game state, there is shown an example of repeating a predetermined game in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened for a predetermined period of time. Control may be performed to repeat a predetermined game for opening the winning opening.

Also, as the special effect, an example has been shown in which it is executed only when the 15R big win is advantageous for the player, but it is not limited to this, and may be executed when the 5R big win is also made. In other words, the special effect may be executed regardless of the type of the big win. In this way, when a plurality of types of big wins are provided, the special effect may be executed for some of the types of big wins or may be executed for all types of big wins. Further, when the special performance is executed in the jackpot game state of the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player, the type of jackpot that is advantageous to the player who executes the special performance may be one type or a plurality of types. may

(Description of Characteristic Portion 230F)
Next, the characteristic portion 230F will be described. In the characteristic part 230F, the period from the end of a predetermined game such as the end of a round in the jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player to the start of the next predetermined game such as the start of the next round, that is, In the interval period between rounds, an interval period setting suggesting performance for suggesting which of the set values 1 to 6 the set values such as the probability of winning the jackpot is set can be executed by image display. A production control example will be described.

In the characteristic portion 229F, an example is shown in which the interval period setting suggestion effect is executed by operating the upper movable accessory 229F002 during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state as shown in FIG. 9-1. On the other hand, in the characteristic part 230F, during the interval period between each round in the jackpot game state, the character image is displayed on the image display device 5 instead of the movable accessory 229F002 without operating the movable accessory 229F002. , the interval period setting suggestion effect can be executed.

Character images to be displayed on the image display device 5 during the interval period between rounds in order to execute the interval period setting suggesting effect include a character A image to a character D image, which are a plurality of types of character images of different character types. A character image selected from among them is used.

FIG. 9-3 is a diagram showing in tabular form an interval period setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting a character image to be displayed in the interval period between rounds in the 15R jackpot game state. The interval period setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-3 is stored in the ROM 121 .

In FIG. 9-3, the correspondence relationship between the type of character image displayed in the interval period setting suggestion effect and the random number allocation (displayed in %) for selecting the interval period setting suggestion effect is set to set values 5 and 6. , setting values 3 and 4, and setting values 1 and 2, respectively. The effect selection random number of the interval period setting suggestion effect is a random number for effect selection updated by the effect control CPU 120 .

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the types of character images displayed in the interval period setting suggesting effect are "character A image", "character B image", "character C image", "character D image", and "character D image". All character images (all character images of characters A to D)”.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selection of the setting suggesting effect for displaying the "character A image" is 90% for setting values 5 and 6, setting values 3 and 4, and setting values 1 and 2, respectively. % or more, and basically the setting suggesting effect of displaying the "character A image" is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestive effect for displaying the "character A image" has a relationship of "setting values 5 and 6<setting values 3 and 4<setting values 1 and 2". . As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character A image" is performed, the ratio of setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selection of the setting suggestive effect to display the character image other than the setting suggestive effect to display the "character A image" is set values 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4, and , and set values 1 and 2 are 10% or less. The ratio of selecting the setting suggesting effect for displaying the "character B image" has a relationship of "setting values 5, 6<setting values 3, 4<setting values 1, 2". As a result, when the setting suggestion rendering for displaying the "character B image" is performed, the ratio of the setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selection of the setting suggesting effect for displaying the "character C image" has a relationship of "setting values 1 and 2<setting values 5 and 6<setting values 3 and 4". . As a result, when the "character C image" is displayed, the ratio of setting values 3 and 4 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9C, the ratio of selecting the "character D image" has a relationship of "setting values 1, 2<setting values 3, 4<setting values 5, 6". As a result, when the setting suggesting effect of displaying the "character D image" is displayed, the ratio of setting values 5 and 6 is the highest. As shown in FIG. 9-3, the ratio of selection of the setting suggesting effect to display the “image of all characters” has a relationship of “setting values 1 to 4<setting values 5, 6”, and setting values 1 to 4 is 0%. As a result, the setting values 5 and 6 are confirmed when the setting suggestion effect for displaying the "image of all characters" is performed.

Then, according to FIG. 9-3, setting suggestion effects other than the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character A image", the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character B", the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "character C image", and the setting suggestion effect of the "character D". and the setting suggestion effect of displaying "image of all characters", the setting values 3 and 4 or the setting value 1 are set higher than the setting values 5 and 6 which are low settings. , 2 is high. As a result, a setting suggestion effect to display a "character B image" other than a setting suggestion effect to display a "character A image", a setting suggestion effect to display a "character C image", and a setting suggestion effect to display a "character D image" When the effect and the setting suggestion effect of displaying the "image of all characters" are respectively displayed, the expectation that the high setting is higher than the low setting is high.

When the type of setting suggestion effect that displays a character image is selected using the interval period setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. A setting suggesting effect of displaying a "character B image", a setting suggesting effect of displaying a "character C image", and a "character D image" are displayed at a lower frequency than the setting suggesting effect of displaying a "character A image". Either a setting suggesting effect or a setting suggesting effect of displaying an "image of all characters" is executed. Depending on the type of character image, the degree of expectation as to whether or not the setting is high differs, and the degree of expectation as to which of the setting values 1 to 6 corresponds. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the set value of the big hit or the like. Furthermore, depending on the type of character image, it may be determined that the set values 5 and 6 are most advantageous for the player. It is possible to further improve the degree of expectation for the set value.

[Frequency control of setting suggestion effect according to the situation controlled to the jackpot game state]
Next, regarding the interval period setting suggestion effect, an example will be described in which the execution frequency of the effect is changed according to the situation in which the jackpot game state is controlled. As the above-mentioned interval period setting suggesting effect, an example is shown which is always executed in the interval period of each round. However, not limited to this, for each round, whether or not to execute the interval period setting suggestion effect is selected by lottery, and when the lottery result is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-2 or 9-3 The interval period setting suggesting effect determination table may be used to select the effect type of the interval period setting suggesting effect during the interval period. In that case, as follows, the execution frequency of the effect may be changed according to the situation in which the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. For example, the current time is confirmed by a timekeeping means such as a real-time clock provided in the pachinko game machine, and during a predetermined period when the amusement hall opens (so-called first thing in the morning), an interval period setting suggestion effect is performed rather than during other periods. You may choose to run a higher percentage. In addition, in pachinko game machines, the number of consecutive games (the number of times a big hit has occurred consecutively), for example, an event in which a big hit occurs during a special game state after the big win game state, such as a variable probability state or a time saving state Consecutive number of times) may be counted, and as the number of consecutive times increases, the ratio of selecting execution of the interval period setting suggesting effect may be increased.

[Setting suggestion production in the interval period between specific rounds]
The setting-suggestion effects (effects by movable accessories, effects by character images) to be executed in the interval period between rounds shown in the characteristic part 229F and the characteristic part 230F are shown to be executed between each round (between all rounds). . However, even if the setting suggestion effect executed in the interval period between the rounds is executed only in the interval period between the 5R and 6R rounds, for example, during some rounds among all the rounds. good.

As the interval period setting suggestion effect, at least one of the effect by the action of the movable accessory as shown in FIG. 9-1 and the effect by image display such as the character image as shown in FIG. 9-3 may be executed. Therefore, as the interval period setting suggesting production, any of the production only by the action of the movable role, the production by image display only, and the production combining the action of the movable role and the image display can be selected. may be executed.

As an example of executing the interval period setting suggestion effect using a character image, the effect using a plurality of different types of character images has been shown. An effect suggesting the set value may be produced by making the character operate in different types of motion modes and varying the selection ratio of a plurality of types of motion modes according to the set value for one character image.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 231F)
Next, the characteristic portion 231F will be described. In each round of the jackpot game state, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, and the game ball can win the special variable winning ball device 7.例文帳に追加For each round in the jackpot game state, an upper limit is set for the number of winning balls into the special variable winning ball device 7. When the number of winning balls reaches the upper limit, the big winning opening is closed, but the number of winning balls is set to the upper limit. In each round, winning exceeding the upper limit may occur due to game balls that have won before it is determined that it has become.

Winning of game balls exceeding the upper limit of the winning number in each round is called over-winning. When it is determined that an over-win has occurred, it is possible to execute an over-win effect related to the occurrence of the over-win, such as notifying that the over-win has occurred. As the over-winning effect, a plurality of types of over-winning effect are provided, and the type of over-winning effect is selected each time an over-winning effect occurs for each round. Executed by the CPU 120 .

In the characteristic part 231F, in addition to the fact that an over-winning has occurred as an over-winning effect, an over-winning that can indicate which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value such as the winning probability of the big hit is set. A winning setting suggesting effect is executed, and for the over winning setting suggesting effect, the execution ratio (selection ratio) of the effect provided for the effect type is different according to the set values 1 to 6 of the probability of winning the jackpot, etc. will be explained. . Such an over winning setting suggesting effect is executed during the interval period between rounds immediately after the occurrence of the over winning.

FIG. 9-4 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of an over winning setting suggesting effect related to the characterizing portion 231F.

In FIG. 9-4, (A) to (C) show the effect mode of the over winning setting suggestion effect in the image display device 5 when the set value 1, which is the low setting, is set, and (D) to (C). (F) shows an effect mode of the over winning setting suggestion effect in the image display device 5 when the set value 6, which is a high setting, is set.

As shown in (A) to (C) and (D) to (F), when the setting suggestion effect is executed during the interval period between rounds, a predetermined character image 231F001 is displayed and the character image is displayed. A normal image 231F002 displaying the words "Lucky!", a high setting suggestion image 231F003 displaying the words "Chance!", and the words "Excellent!" The over winning setting suggestion image selected from among the high setting confirmed images 231F004 is displayed.

As for these over-winning-setting suggestive images, as shown in FIG. 9-5 described later, the expectation levels with high settings such as set values 5 and 6 and set values 3 and 4 are set to "normal image 231F002 ("Lucky!"). )<high setting suggested image 231F003 (“Chance!”)<high setting confirmed image 231F004 (“Excellent!”). In particular, the high setting confirmation image 231F004 (“excellent!”) is an over winning setting suggestion image that confirms the high setting.

In FIG. 9-4, for example, when one over winning is detected during one round, one over winning is detected as shown in (A) and (D). , one over winning setting suggesting image of any type selected as described above is displayed. (A) and (B) show a display example when the normal image 231F002 is selected.

In FIG. 9-4, for example, when two over-wins are detected during one round, two over-wins are detected as shown in (B) and (E). , two over winning setting suggestion images of any type selected as described above are displayed. (B) shows a display example when the normal image 231F002 is selected corresponding to each of the two over-wins and displayed in order of winning. In (E), after the high setting suggestion image 231F003 is selected and displayed in response to the first over-winning, the normal image 231F002 is selected and displayed in response to the second over-winning. is shown.

In FIG. 9-4, for example, when three over-wins are detected during one round, three over-wins are detected as shown in (C) and (F). , three over-winning setting suggestion images of any type selected as described above are displayed. (C) shows a display example when the normal image 231F002 is selected corresponding to each of the three over-wins and displayed in order of winning. In (F), after the high setting confirmed image 231F004 is selected and displayed corresponding to the first over-winning, the normal image 231F002 is selected corresponding to each of the second and third over-winning. A display example is shown when the prizes are displayed in order of winning.

When three over-wins are detected during one round shown in Figure 9-4, three over-wins are detected as shown in (C) and (F). Correspondingly, three over winning setting suggestion images of any type selected as described above are displayed. In FIG. 9-4, when the high setting suggestion image 231F003 is displayed as in (E) or (F), the expectation of the high setting is higher than when only the normal image 231F002 is displayed, so the game is played. It can improve people's expectations. Furthermore, when the high setting confirmation image 231F004 is displayed, it is confirmed that the high setting is set, so the player's expectation can be further improved.

As for the over-winning setting suggestion effect, the effect is executed in the effect mode combining the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light emission by the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the image display by the image display device 5. You may do so. In addition, with respect to the effect suggesting the over-winning setting, it is possible to execute an effect based on a combination of all or part of such sound, light emission, and image, such as sound only, light emission only, or image only. You may perform the production|presentation by a stand-alone production|presentation means. In the case of executing the over-winning setting suggestive effect using the light-emitting body, the light-emitting means such as a lamp provided at a predetermined position (for example, the position around the special variable winning ball device 7 having the big winning opening) is turned on. Depending on the aforementioned set values such as probabilities, different colors (and possibly different lighting patterns, such as different blinking patterns) may be illuminated.

FIG. 9-5 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, an over winning setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting the effect type of setting suggest effect (type of over winning setting suggesting image) to be executed as the over winning setting suggesting effect. be. The over winning setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 .

In FIG. 9-5, the over winning setting suggestion effect determination table is the first over winning setting suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 9-5 (A)) used when the set values are 5 and 6, the set value 3, 4 (Fig. 9-5(B)) used when the setting value is 4, and the third over winning setting suggestion effect determination table (Fig. 9-5(C)). In these over winning setting suggestion effect determination tables, the effect type of over winning setting suggesting effect (type of over winning setting suggesting image), the number of over winnings, and the allocation of random numbers for over winning setting suggesting effect selection (displayed in %) ) is set. The random number for effect selection suggesting over winning a prize setting of the effect is a random number for effect selection which is updated by the effect control CPU 120 .

As shown in each table of FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), the type of the over winning setting suggestion image displayed in the over winning setting suggestion effect is that the type of the over winning setting suggestion image is "normal image display". ', 'display high setting suggestion image', and 'display high setting final image'.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), the ratio of selection of the setting suggesting effect for "displaying a normal image" is set values 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4, and set values It is 89% or more in each of 1 and 2, and basically the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a normal image" is selected at an extremely high rate. As shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A) to (C), the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect that "displays a normal image" is "set values 5, 6 < set values 3, 4, set values 1 , 2”. As a result, when the setting suggestion rendering of "displaying a normal image" is performed, the ratio of setting values 1 and 2 is the highest. On the other hand, at least one of the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a high setting suggestion image" other than the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a normal image" and the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a high setting confirmed image" is selected is 11% or less for set values 1 to 6.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), the ratio of selection of the setting suggestive effect that “displays high setting suggestive image” is “setting value 3, 4> setting value 5, 6> setting value 1, 2". Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a high setting suggestion image" is performed, the ratio of setting values 5 and 6 or setting values 3 and 4 is higher than the ratio of setting values 1 and 2. Thus, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a high setting suggestion image" is performed in the over winning setting suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be enhanced.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect that “displays high setting confirmed image” is “setting value 5, 6> setting value 3, 4> setting Values 1 and 2”, and the selection ratio is 0% at setting 3. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a high setting confirmed image" is given in the over winning setting suggestion effect, the set values 5 and 6 or the set values 3 and 4 are decided. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmed image" is performed in the over winning setting suggestion effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be further heightened. Furthermore, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect to "display the high setting finalized image" has a relationship of "setting value 5, 6 > setting value 3, 4", so the over winning setting suggestion effect is "high setting When the setting suggesting effect of "displaying the finalized image" is performed, the player's expectation for the set values 5 and 6 can be heightened.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), as the number of over winning prizes increases, the first over winning prize setting suggestion effect of (A) used when the set values 5 and 6 are high settings The determination table and the second over winning setting suggestion effect determination table of (B) used when setting values 3 and 4 as high settings are used when setting values 3 and 4 as low settings are used (C). Compared to the third over prize setting suggestion effect determination table, the proportion of the effect of displaying the high setting suggesting image and the effect of displaying the high setting confirmed suggesting image is selected as the setting suggesting effect as the number of over wins increases. The data is set to be higher. Thus, as the number of over winnings increases, the reliability of the set value suggesting effect by the over winning setting suggesting effect increases.

As shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C), as the number of over-winning prizes increases, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect of “displaying the high setting confirmed image” increases, and the “high setting Since the data is set so that the ratio of selection of the setting suggestion effect "displaying the setting confirmed image" is high, as the number of over-winning prizes increases, the interest of the effect increases, and the player's response to the high setting increases. can raise the expectations of

[Example of effect suggesting over-winning setting based on the number of balls paid out due to over-winning]
As shown in FIG. 9-5, the above-described over-winning setting suggesting effect is an example in which the selection ratio of a plurality of types of setting-suggesting effects is changed according to the number of game balls that have won over (the number of over winnings). However, as shown in Fig. 9-5, the over-winning setting suggestion effect is based on the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of over-winning game balls (the total number of prize balls based on the over-winning in each round). value), the selection ratio of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects may be varied. For example, in Fig. 9-5, "1 over-winning prize" is replaced with "15 over-winning prize balls", etc., "2 over-winning prize balls" is replaced with "30 over-winning prize balls", etc., and "3 over-winning prize balls" are replaced. "pieces" may be replaced with "45 or more over-winning prize balls" or the like. In this example, as the number of awarded balls paid out due to over winning increases, the reliability of the over winning setting suggestion effect based on the number of awarded balls paid out due to over winning increases.

[Example of execution of over-winning setting suggestion effect in interval period between rounds]
The above-mentioned over winning setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect (effect by movable accessories, effect by character image) executed in the interval period between the rounds shown in the characteristic part 229F and the characteristic part 230F are the same during the jackpot game state. may be executed to In that case, the over winning setting suggesting effect may be executed in the interval period between rounds after the round in which the over winning has occurred. In the case of performing such an effect, during the interval period between the rounds, the conditions for executing the setting suggestion effect to be executed in the interval period between the rounds shown in the feature part 229F and the feature part 230F, and the execution of the over winning setting suggestion effect. It is also conceivable that the condition may be met in such a manner that the execution timings of both setting suggestion effects overlap during the interval period between rounds. When such execution periods overlap, both setting suggestion effects may be executed in parallel at overlapping timings. When such execution periods overlap, if both setting suggestion effects are executed in parallel at overlapping timings, areas related to effects such as the display range of images of both setting suggestion effects and the movement range of movable roles You may make it not overlap, and you may make it overlap.

When the execution periods overlap, either one of the setting suggestion effects may be preferentially executed, or one of the setting suggestion effects may be selected and executed by lottery.

[Execution example of over winning setting suggestion effect in ending effect]
In the ending effect process (S177) of FIG. 7, when the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big win game state is executed, the over winning setting suggesting effect may be executed. For example, an effect of adding and updating the number of payout balls based on the over winning in all rounds of the big win game state is performed, and in the ending effect, all rounds in the big win game state such as ``the number of over winning payout prize balls is 120''. It is also possible to display the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the over-winning through. In that case, a plurality of types of display colors for the number of prize balls to be paid out based on over-winning may be provided, and the selection ratio of the display colors may be changed according to set values (set values 1 to 6). In this way, the over-win setting suggestion effect can be executed by the display color of the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the over-win.

[Suggestion of over-winning setting during the interval period between specific rounds]
The setting suggesting effects (effects by movable accessories, effects by character images) executed in the interval period between the rounds described above are executed between each round (between all rounds). However, the setting suggestion effect executed in the interval period between the rounds, for example, is executed only in the interval period between the rounds of 5R and 6R for over-winning in 5R. It may be executed only in

[Description of Characteristic Portion 232F]
Next, the characteristic portion 232F will be described. In the characteristic part 232F, during the jackpot game state, in addition to indicating the number of game balls obtained when the number of game balls obtained during the jackpot game state exceeds a specific number, as the winning number notification effect, the above-mentioned jackpot winning is indicated. An acquisition number setting suggestion performance capable of suggesting which of the set values 1 to 6 a set value such as a probability is set is executed, and the set value such as the winning probability of a big win is executed for the acquisition number setting suggestion performance. An example will be described in which the execution ratio (selection ratio) of the effects provided for the types of effects differs according to 1 to 6. FIG.

FIG. 9-6 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect related to the characterizing portion 232F.

In FIG. 9-6, (A) to (C) show the effect mode of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect in the image display device 5 when the setting value 1, which is a low setting, is set, and (D) to (C) (F) shows an effect mode of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect when the set value 6, which is a high setting, is set. The specific number for which the acquisition number setting suggestion effect is executed is set for each 1000 pieces, such as 1000 pieces, 2000 pieces, 3000 pieces, and so on. Therefore, for every 1000 pieces, when the specified number is exceeded, the effect image of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect is displayed.

As shown in (A)-(C) and (D)-(F), in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect, for example, as shown in (A), (D), "2000 OVER", (B), Winning number image 232F001 showing the number of game balls won, such as "5000 shots OVER" as shown in (E) and "10000 shots OVER" as shown in (C) and (F), and a first character image Character images 232F002, 232F003, 232F004, 232F005, .

Regarding the character images displayed in the acquisition number setting suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. Set values 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4) are set so that the degree of expectation has a relationship of "first character image<second character image<third character image<fourth character image<fifth character image". A selection percentage is set. In particular, the fifth character image is a character image of the number-of-obtains-setting suggesting effect in which it is determined that the first set value, which is a high setting, is set.

The acquisition number setting suggesting effect is executed each time the acquisition number exceeds 1000, and a character image to be displayed is selected at the time of execution. Accordingly, as shown in (A) to (C) and (D) to (F), the character image displayed as the obtained number setting suggestion effect may differ each time the obtained number setting suggestion effect is executed.

FIG. 9-7 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, an acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting the effect type (character image type) of the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the acquisition number setting suggestion effect. The acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 .

In FIG. 9-7, the acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table is a first acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 9-7(A)) used when the set values are 5 and 6, and the set values 3 and 4. A second winning number setting suggestion effect determination table (FIG. 9-7(B)) used when the setting value is 1 or 2, and a third winning number setting suggestion effect determination table used when the set value is 1 or 2 (FIG. 9 -7(C)). In these acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination tables, the correspondence relationship between the type of character image displayed in the acquisition number setting suggestion effect, the acquisition number range, and the random number allocation (displayed as a percentage) for selecting the character image of the effect is set. The character image selection random number is a random number for effect selection updated by the effect control CPU 120 .

As shown in each table of FIGS. 9-7 (A) to (C), the types of character images displayed in the setting suggestion effect for setting the acquisition number setting suggestion effect are “display of the first character image”, “second "display of character image", "display of third character image", "display of fourth character image", and "display of fifth character image".

As shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A) to (C), the setting suggesting effect of "displaying the fifth character image" can be selected at setting values 5 and 6, but setting values 3 and 4 and setting Values 1 and 2 are not selectable. Therefore, when the setting suggesting effect of displaying the fifth character image is performed, the set values 5 and 6 are determined, so that the player's expectations for the set values 5 and 6 can be heightened.

As shown in FIG. 9-7(C), at low settings such as setting values 1 and 2, the selection ratios of setting suggestion effects for displaying the first character image to the fourth character image are the same. , as shown in FIGS. 9-7(A) and (B), setting suggestions for displaying the first to fourth character images at high settings such as setting values 5 and 6 and setting values 3 and 4 Regarding the selection ratio of effects: "Suggestive setting to display the first character image < Suggestive setting to display the second character image < Suggestive setting to display the third character image < Setting to display the fourth character image The relationship "suggestion performance" is set.

Therefore, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the first character image to the fourth character image differs in the ratio of selection at the high setting due to such a ratio relationship. As a result, the player's expectation for the high setting can be heightened according to the type of character image displayed in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect. For example, when the fourth character image is displayed in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect, the player's expectation for the high setting can be heightened more than when the first character image is displayed.

As shown in Fig. 9-7 (C), at low settings such as setting values 1 and 2, the setting suggestion effect that displays the first character image to the fourth character image is displayed regardless of the number of acquisitions. Although the respective selection ratios are the same, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A) and (B), the display of the third character image at high settings such as setting values 5 and 6 and setting values 3 and 4 A relationship of "1000 to 3000 shots<4000 to 9000 shots<10000 shots or more" is set for the selection ratio of the setting suggestion effect to display the fourth character image and the setting suggestion effect to display the fourth character image.

As shown in FIGS. 9-7 (A) to (C), as the number of acquisitions increases, the first acquisition number setting suggestion effect of (A) used when the set value is 5 or 6, which is a high setting, is determined. The table and the second acquisition number setting suggestion effect determination table of (B) used when the setting values 3 and 4 are high settings are used when the setting values 3 and 4 are low settings. Compared to the 3-acquisition number setting suggestive effect determination table, the effect of displaying the high setting suggestive image and the high setting confirmed suggestive image such as the fourth character image and the fifth character image has a high ratio of being selected as the setting suggestive effect. The data is set so that As a result, as the acquisition number increases, the reliability of the set value suggestion effect by the acquisition number setting suggestion effect increases.

Therefore, among the first to fourth character images, the setting-suggestion effect display for displaying specific character images such as the third character image and the fourth character image is set to high due to such a ratio relationship. , the selected ratio differs depending on the number of acquisitions. As a result, as the number of wins increases, the player's expectation for high setting according to the type of character image displayed in the win number setting suggesting effect can be heightened. For example, as the acquisition number increases, when the third character image or the fourth character image is displayed in the acquisition number setting suggesting effect, the player's expectation for the high setting is increased more than when the first character image is displayed. can be enhanced.

[Example of production when execution period overlaps with acquisition number setting suggestion production and other production]
Since the acquisition number setting suggestion effect described above is executed when the number of acquired game balls reaches a specific number during the jackpot game state, it is executed during a predetermined period after the start of the game state, such as an interval between rounds. During the period, the fanfare production period at the start of the jackpot gaming state, and the ending production period at the end of the jackpot gaming state, setting suggestion production (for example, setting suggestion production in the interval period between rounds), and other Some or all of the production and execution periods may overlap. In such a case, the acquisition number setting suggestion effect may be preferentially executed.

In addition, when the execution period of the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and other effects partially or wholly overlap, both the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the other effects may be executed in parallel. . Alternatively, the execution timing of one of the overlapping effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so as not to be duplicated. Alternatively, only one of the effects may be preferentially executed, or both effects may be executed, but one of the effects may be limited (for example, one of the effects may be displayed in a reduced size, or the other may be output as audio). , stop the execution of a part of the effect such as the light emission effect, etc.).

[Example of effect when the execution period overlaps between the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the over winning setting suggestion effect]
Since the winning number setting suggestion effect described above is executed when the number of winning game balls reaches a specific number during the jackpot game state, for example, the over winning setting of the characteristic part 231F is executed during the interval period between rounds. The suggestive effect and the execution period may partially or completely overlap. In such a case, both the acquisition number setting suggestion effect and the acquisition number setting suggestion effect may be executed in parallel.

Incidentally, when the execution periods of the number-of-wins setting suggesting effect and the over winning setting suggesting effect overlap, one of the effects may be preferentially executed. Alternatively, the execution timing of one of the effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so as not to be duplicated. Alternatively, only one of the effects may be preferentially executed, or both effects may be executed, but one of the effects may be limited (for example, one of the effects may be displayed in a reduced size, or the other may be output as audio). , stop the execution of a part of the effect such as the light emission effect, etc.).

[Description of Characteristic Portion 233F]
Next, the characteristic portion 232F will be described. In the pachinko game machine, a V winning occurs when a V winning occurs due to detection by the detection means that a game ball has passed through a specific area (V area) provided in the variable winning ball device. In some cases, the effect control CPU 120 executes a V winning notification effect, which is an effect for notifying that a winning prize has been awarded.

As an example of a pachinko gaming machine in which various game controls are executed when a V prize is generated, there are the following one-and-two mixing machines and V variable machines.

[Type 1 and Type 2 mixers]
First, an overview of the configuration of the one- and two-kind mixer will be described. A first-class game machine that can be controlled to a big hit game state based on the judgment result of lottery judgment using random numbers for big hit judgment (hereinafter referred to as big hit judgment), and a lottery judgment using random numbers for small hit judgment ( A pachinko game machine combined with a second-type gaming machine that is controlled to a small-hit game state based on the judgment result of (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit judgment) and can be controlled to a big-hit game state when a V winning occurs, It is called a so-called one-and-two type mixer.

Specifically, in addition to a variable winning ball device for big wins, such as the special variable winning ball device 7, which is provided with a big winning opening that is opened in a big winning advantageous state, the one-and-two mixing machine has a small winning game state. There is provided a variable winning ball device that is opened at. A variable winning ball device for a small hit is provided in the game area. A variable winning ball device for a small hit is provided with a V region into which game balls can enter.

When the start winning to the first start winning opening is detected, the big hit determination is executed, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the variable display of the first special figure is executed and the big hit display result (specific display result ), and the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the first-class jackpot game control in which the jackpot variable winning ball device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds.

When the start winning to the second start winning opening is detected, the big hit determination is executed, and when the judgment result (specific display result) of the big hit is obtained, the variable display of the second special figure is executed and the big hit display result. The game control similar to the big hit based on the starting winning to the first starting winning opening is executed, such as being controlled to the big winning game state. On the other hand, when the small hit determination results in a judgment result not to be a big hit, the small hit judgment is executed, and if the judgment result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. is controlled to a small winning game state, and the variable winning ball device for small winning is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When a game ball is received by the variable winning ball device for small winning in a small winning game state and the game ball is detected by entering the V area, the variable winning ball device for big winning is operated over a predetermined number of rounds. The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the second type jackpot game control to open the jackpot game state.

[V Transformer]
Next, the outline of the configuration of the V probability changer will be described. In the V probability variable machine, a V area into which a game ball can enter is provided in the variable winning ball device that is opened in the big hit game state like the special variable winning ball device 7 . The probability variable winning device provided with the V area may be composed of the special variable winning ball device 7 itself, or may be composed of a variable winning ball device for big win provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7.例文帳に追加

In the V probability variable machine, it is determined to be a big hit based on the judgment result for judging the big hit, and when it is decided to make the type of the probability variable big hit based on the judgment result of the big hit type judgment, the big hit game state is entered. In a predetermined round, the variable winning ball device for big hits is controlled to be in an open state in such a manner that game balls can enter the V area. When it is decided not to use the variable probability big win type based on the determination result of the big win type determination, the variable winning ball device for the big win is controlled to be in an open state in such a manner that the game balls cannot enter the V area.

In the V probability variable machine, in a predetermined round, when a game ball enters the V area and is detected, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 controls the probability variable state after the jackpot game state ends.
[Example of V prize setting suggestion effect]
In the characteristic part 233F, when a V winning occurs in a pachinko game machine capable of generating a V winning, such as the one-two-kind mixing machine and the V definite variable machine described above, it is an effect to inform that a V winning has occurred. As a V prize notification effect, in addition to notifying that a V prize has occurred, a V that can suggest which set value of the set value 1 to 6 the set value such as the winning probability of the big hit is set. A winning setting suggesting effect is executed, and for the V winning setting suggesting effect, the execution ratio (selection ratio) of the effect provided for the effect type is different according to the set values 1 to 6 of the probability of winning the jackpot, etc. will be explained. .

FIG. 9-8 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of the V prize setting suggesting effect related to the characterizing portion 233F. In a pachinko game machine capable of generating a V prize, such as a one-and-a-half machine and a V variable machine, when a V prize occurs, a V prize occurrence designation command is issued as an effect control command that designates that a V prize has occurred. When the effect control board 12 receives a V winning generation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the V winning setting suggesting effect.

In FIG. 9-8, (A) shows the effect mode of the V prize setting suggestion effect when the normal image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the setting value 1, which is the low setting, is set, (B) shows the effect mode of the V prize setting suggestion effect when the high setting suggestion image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the set value 6 which is the high setting is set, and (D) shows the effect mode of the high setting suggestion effect. The effect mode of the V prize setting suggestion effect when the high setting confirmation image is displayed on the image display device 5 when the setting value 6 is set is shown.

In the V winning setting suggesting effect, for example, the image display device 5 displays a V winning image 233F001 indicating "V winning" of "V" and surrounding it in a predetermined color, as shown in (A) to (C). In addition to basically displaying a V image consisting of an aura image (a jagged image), it is also possible to indicate which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value of the probability of winning the jackpot is set to. Character images selected from a plurality of types of character images such as a first character image 233F002, a second character image 233F003, and a third character image 233F004 are displayed.

The first character image 233F002 shown in (A) is a character image used when displaying a normal image that is selected and displayed at the highest rate regardless of whether the setting is low or high. be. A second character image 233F003 shown in (B) is a character image that is used when displaying a high setting suggestion image that is more likely to be selected when the setting is high than when the setting is low. A third character image 233F004 shown in (C) is a character image that is used when displaying a high setting confirmation image that is not selected for the low setting and is selected only for the high setting.

FIG. 9-9 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, a V winning setting suggestion effect determination table used for selecting the effect type (effect image including a character image) of the setting suggesting effect to be executed as the V winning setting suggesting effect. . The V prize setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 .

FIG. 9-9(A) shows the number of consecutive hits (the number of times the hits have occurred consecutively). This is the 1st V prize setting suggestion effect determination table used when the number of consecutive occurrences of the event is 9 times or less. FIG. 9-7(B) is a 2nd V prize setting suggesting effect determination table used when the number of times of consecutive jackpots is 10 or more. The first and second V prize setting suggestion effect determination tables are stored in the ROM 121 .

In the first and second V winning setting suggestion effect determination tables of FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), character images such as the first to third character images displayed in the V winning setting suggestion effect determination table When the correspondence relationship between the type of effect image including the type of V winning setting suggestion effect selection random number allocation (displayed in %) is set to set value 5, 6, set to set value 3, 4 , and when set to set values 1 and 2, respectively. The random number for selection of the V prize setting suggestion effect is a random number for selection of effect updated by the effect control CPU 120 .

As shown in the tables of FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), the type of effect image including the type of character image displayed in the V prize setting suggestion effect is "normal image including display of first character image". setting suggestion effect to display ", setting suggestion effect to "display high setting suggestion image including display of second character image", and "display of high setting confirmed image including display of third character image" Includes a setting suggestion rendering.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image" in the V prize setting suggestion effect is the set value 5 and 6, set values 3 and 4, and set values 1 and 2, respectively, are 88% or more, and the setting suggestion effect of basically “displaying a normal image including the display of the first character image” is extremely high. Selected by a high percentage. Then, the ratio of selection of the setting suggesting effect of "displaying a normal image including the display of the first character image" has a relationship of "setting values 5, 6<setting values 3, 4<setting values 1, 2". be. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the normal image including the display of the first character image" is executed, the ratio of setting values 1 and 2 is the highest.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), the selection ratio of the setting suggesting effect that "displays a high setting suggesting image including the display of the second character image" is "setting value 1, 2 < setting There is a relationship of "values 3, 4<set values 5, 6". Thus, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggestion image including the display of the second character image" is performed, the ratio of the setting values 5 and 6 is the highest.

As shown in FIGS. 9-9 (A) and (B), the selection ratio of the setting suggestion effect to "display a high setting confirmed image including the display of the third character image" is "setting value 1 to 4 < setting Values 5 and 6”, and set values 1 to 4 are 0%. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting confirmed image including the display of the third character image" is performed, the set values 5 and 6 are confirmed.

Then, according to FIGS. 9-9(A) and (B), the setting suggesting effect of "displaying a high setting suggesting image including the display of the second character image" and the "high setting including the display of the third character image" are shown. With respect to the setting suggestive effect "display suggestive image", setting values 5 and 6 or setting values 3 and 4, which are high settings, are higher than setting values 1 and 2, which are low settings. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a high setting suggesting image including the display of the second character image" and the setting suggestion effect of "displaying the high setting suggesting image including the display of the third character image" are performed. have higher expectations at the high setting than at the low setting.

In addition, (B) the 2nd V prize setting suggestion effect determination table used when the number of consecutive games is 10 or more is used when the number of consecutive games is 9 times or less (A) 1st V prize setting suggestion effect. Compared to the determination table, when the setting values are high, such as setting values 5 and 6 and setting values 3 and 4, setting suggestion effects of "displaying a high setting suggestion image including display of the second character image" and "high setting suggestion image display including display of the second character image" A setting suggestive effect of “high setting suggestive image display including display of 3 character images” is selected at a high rate, and when low settings such as setting values 1 and 2 are selected, “display of the first character image is included. The ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect to "display a normal image" is low. As a result, as the number of consecutive games increases, the reliability of the setting value suggesting effect by the V prize setting suggesting effect increases.

When an image to be displayed in the V winning setting suggestion effect is selected using the first and second V winning setting suggestion effect determination tables of FIGS. The setting suggestion effect of "displaying a normal image including display" is executed at a high frequency, and the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a normal image including display of the first character image" is performed at a lower frequency than the setting suggestion effect of "displaying a second character image". Either a setting suggesting effect of "displaying a high setting suggesting image including display" or a setting suggesting effect of "displaying a high setting suggesting image including display of a third character image" is executed. Depending on the type of character image displayed in the V prize setting suggesting effect, the degree of expectation as to whether the setting is high or not differs, and the degree of expectation as to which of the set values 1 to 6 corresponds differs. With such a V prize setting suggestion effect determination table setting suggestion effect, the degree of expectation of the player for the set value of the big win or the like can be improved. Furthermore, depending on the type of character image, it may be determined that the set values 5 and 6 are the most advantageous for the player. It is possible to further improve the degree of expectation for the set value.

[Example of effect when the execution period overlaps between the V prize setting suggestion effect and the acquisition number setting suggestion effect]
When the execution periods of the V prize setting suggesting effect and the acquisition number setting suggesting effect of the characteristic part 233F partially or wholly overlap, the V prize setting suggesting effect may be preferentially executed.

Incidentally, when the execution periods of the V prize setting suggesting effect and the acquisition number setting suggesting effect overlap, both effects may be executed in parallel. Alternatively, one of the effects may be preferentially executed. Alternatively, the execution timing of one of the effects may be shifted by a predetermined period so as not to be duplicated. Alternatively, only one of the effects may be preferentially executed, or both effects may be executed, but one of the effects may be limited (for example, one of the effects may be displayed in a reduced size, or the other may be output as audio). , stop the execution of a part of the effect such as the light emission effect, etc.).

As an example of executing the V prize setting suggesting effect using a character image, the effect using a plurality of different character images has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. An effect suggesting the set value may be produced by making the character operate in different types of motion modes and varying the selection ratio of a plurality of types of motion modes according to the set value for one character image.

In addition, as an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect, the V winning image 33F001 is displayed in a plurality of motion patterns (multiple rotation directions (up, down, left, right), multiple swing motions (up, down, left, right), etc.). Alternatively, an effect may be provided in which the V winning image 33F001 is moved according to an operation pattern selected from a plurality of types. In that case, the set value may be suggested by changing the selection ratio of the plurality of types of V winning images according to the set value.

In addition, as an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect, the effect using one type of V winning image 33F001 is shown, but this is not the only option. , multiple sizes, etc.) may be used. In that case, the setting value may be suggested by changing the selection ratio of the V winning images in a plurality of types of display modes according to the setting value. By changing the selection ratio of the V winning images in a plurality of types of display modes according to such setting values, the setting value is suggested, and the selection of multiple types of V winning images according to the setting values as described above. The V prize setting suggesting effect may be executed in combination with the effect of varying the ratio.

Also, as an example of executing the V winning setting suggesting effect, the V winning setting suggesting effect using the V winning image 33F001 as described above is executed without executing the V winning setting suggesting effect using the character image. good too.

As described above, the characteristic portion 019IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-18677 discloses that, in a gaming machine, the total number of game media awarded during an advantageous state (for example, during a jackpot game) is reported (for example, the number of won prize balls is displayed). ) is stated.

However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-18677, it is only necessary to notify the total number of awarded game media (for example, display the number of won prize balls) in response to the provision of game media. There is, and it is not possible to raise interest enough. Further, when the variable winning means (for example, an attacker) is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to win a prize (for example, an interval between rounds), even if the game medium is shot, the variable winning means does not win and the game medium is awarded. Since the game is not performed, the player may feel stress.

Therefore, the present characteristic part 019IW provides a gaming machine capable of increasing interest in the awarding of game media and reducing the stress felt by the player during the period when the variable winning means is in a state where winning is difficult or impossible. In order to solve the problem, the configurations of the following means (A1) to (A12) are disclosed.

(A1) The gaming machine according to the characteristic part 019IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first state (for example, open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which it is difficult or impossible for the game medium to win a prize (for example, a special variable prize winning ball device 7 (large prize winning opening)), and a variable prize winning means. A game medium providing means capable of providing a predetermined amount of game media (for example, 14 game balls are paid out as prize balls) based on the fact that the game media have won a prize, and capable of informing that the game media have been provided. (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176, etc.), and the notification means indicates that the game medium has won the variable winning means when the variable winning means is in the first state. A predetermined amount of game media given based on the above can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special acquisition number image) (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS 205 etc. 34, see FIGS. 8-35), a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed at the same time (see, for example, FIG. 8-28), and at least the next first state can be displayed from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. (For example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306, etc. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35) .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase interest in the provision of game media and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A2) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the characteristic part 019IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first prize winning game medium that can win a prize. A means (for example, a general winning slot switch capable of detecting winning to the general winning slot 10) and a second winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning slot) whose game medium is different from the first winning means) A first state (e.g., open state) in which it is possible to win a prize, and a second state (e.g., closed state) in which it is difficult or impossible for the game medium to win a prize in the second prize winning means. ) and variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)), and a predetermined amount of game media can be awarded based on the winning of game media in the first winning means (for example, , four game balls are paid out as prize balls), and an informing means capable of informing that the game medium has been awarded (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176 etc.) The notification means displays a predetermined amount of game media awarded based on the game media winning in the first prize winning means when the variable prize winning means is in the first state, in a predetermined image (for example, general winning several images) can be displayed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS210. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35), and a plurality of predetermined images can be displayed at the same time ( For example, see FIG. 8-28), during the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next time the variable winning means changes to the first state, an ending effect for ending the display of the predetermined image is executed. It is possible (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase interest in the provision of game media and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A3) In the gaming machine of (A1) or (A2) above, the number of game media provided during a specific period (for example, a continuous game state period or a single jackpot game state period) can be cumulatively counted. Cumulative counting means (for example, CPU120 for effect control using the cumulative acquisition number counter step 019IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324 etc.) is provided. The number of game media obtained can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, a cumulative acquisition number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 019 IWS 212, S214, S306, S312, S323, S325, etc.), it is possible to execute an end effect (for example, acquisition number display end effect) in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image (for example, FIG. 8-35). reference).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the ending effect, and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A4) In the gaming machine of (A3) above, it is possible to execute a related effect related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, an acquired number notification effect, see FIGS. 8-36 (A3) and (B4)). In the related effect execution means, the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means is set in units of 1000 such as a predetermined value (for example, 1000, 2000, 3000, . . . ). ) is reached, it is possible to execute a related effect (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the related effect, and reduce the stress felt by the player.

(A5) In the gaming machine of (A1) above, the variable winning means is operated until at least one of the elapse of a specified period (eg 29 seconds) and the winning of a specified number (eg 10) of game media is established. Equipped with an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state for executing a unit game which can be changed to one state a specified number of times, and an informing means specifies that the number of game media in the variable winning means is greater than the specified number in one unit game. A predetermined image of a special mode different from the normal mode ( For example, it can be notified by displaying a special special acquisition number image).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphatically notify the occurrence of a situation favorable to the player, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(A6) In the gaming machine of (A5) above, the notification means includes a specific display area different from a display area (for example, a display area for a large winning opening) that displays a predetermined image (for example, a special winning number image) in a normal mode. It is possible to display a predetermined image in a special mode (for example, a special special winning number image) in (for example, an over-winning display area).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphatically notify the occurrence of a situation favorable to the player, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(A7) In the gaming machine of (A6) above, the specific display area in which the predetermined image in the special mode is displayed is provided at a position closer to the variable winning means than the display area in which the predetermined image in the normal mode is displayed. (For example, the over winning display area is provided at a position closer to the big winning opening than the big winning opening display area. See FIGS. 8-1 and 8-28).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the occurrence of a favorable situation.

(A8) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A7) above includes a plurality of prize winning means, and the notification means is provided based on a game medium winning a prize in any of the plurality of prize winning means. The amount of game media can be notified by displaying a predetermined image, and when the predetermined image is displayed based on the winning of the game media in one winning means, the winning of the game media in the other winning means is indicated. The ratio of displaying the predetermined image in the display area closer to the one winning means is higher than when the predetermined image is displayed based on the above.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the provision of game media.

(A9) The gaming machine of (A2) above includes a plurality of winning means including a first winning means and a second winning means, and the notifying means is based on the winning of the game medium in any of the plurality of winning means. When the predetermined image is displayed based on the winning of game media in one winning means, the amount of game media given to the other winning means can be notified by displaying a predetermined image. The ratio of displaying the predetermined image in the display area closer to one winning means is higher than when displaying the predetermined image based on the winning.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the provision of game media.

(A10) The gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A9) above, comprising advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (for example, jackpots A to C), wherein the notifying means , a predetermined image can be displayed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is stepping 019 IWS101-S103, S203-S205, S208-S210, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game due to a flashy presentation in an unfavorable state.

(A11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A10) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image representing numerical values (eg, see FIG. 8-28).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of given game media.

(A12) In any one of (A1) to (A11) above, setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of set values (for example, set value 1 to set value 6, etc.) , game control means (for example, refer to FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12) capable of executing control related to an advantageous state based on the set value that is set, and a suggestive effect that suggests the set value (for example , set suggesting effect), and the suggesting effect executing means is provided for a period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next first state. , it is possible to perform a suggestive production.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the suggestive effect during the period from when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next time when the state changes to the first state.

In addition, this characterizing section 019IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, for example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-148127, in a gaming machine, an effect (for example, It is described that the number of prize balls display effect of "2400 GET" is executed.

However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-148127, when the variable winning means (for example, attacker) is in a state where winning is difficult or impossible (for example, the interval between rounds) in an advantageous state, Even if the game medium is shot, the variable winning means does not win and the game medium is not given, so the player may feel stress.

Therefore, in this characterizing section 029IW, in order to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine that can reduce the stress felt by the player during the period in which the variable winning means is in a state where it is difficult or impossible to win a prize in an advantageous state, The configurations of means (B1) to (B8) are disclosed.

(B1) The gaming machine according to the characteristic part 019IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a first state (for example, open state) and a second state (e.g. closed state) in which it is difficult or impossible for the game medium to win a prize (e.g., a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening)), and a specific period ( For example, cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media given during a continuous game state period or a single jackpot game state period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses a cumulative acquisition number counter to step 019 Part for executing IWS211, S213, S304, S310, S322, S324, etc.) and a related effect related to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, an acquisition number notification effect, FIG. 8-36 (A3), (see B4)), and the accumulative counting means can accumulatively count at least the number of game media awarded based on the game media winning in the variable winning means. Yes (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS204, S304, etc. using the cumulative acquisition number counter), the related production execution means has a predetermined value (for example, 1000 , 2000, 3000, . In addition, it is possible to execute related effects (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS309 to S312, etc. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-36).
According to such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(B2) In the gaming machine of (B1) above, a notifying means capable of notifying that a game medium has been provided (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes step S176 etc.) is provided, and the notifying means has a specific period The number of game media provided inside can be notified by displaying a cumulative value image (for example, cumulative acquisition number image) corresponding to the cumulative value counted by the cumulative counting means (for example, effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019 IWS212, S214, S306, S312, S323, S325, etc.), and when the variable winning means is in the second state in an advantageous state, a cumulative value update effect for updating the cumulative value image (for example, Cumulative acquisition number display update effect) can be executed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019IWS306. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, the stress felt by the player can be reduced.

(B3) In the gaming machine of (B2) above, when the variable winning means is in the first state in an advantageous state, the notification means is a predetermined amount given based on the winning of game media in the variable winning means. The game media can be notified by displaying a predetermined image (for example, a special winning number image) (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS 205 etc. See FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35) , when the variable winning means is in the second state in an advantageous state, it is possible to execute a cumulative value update effect in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 019 IWS 306 etc. part, see Figures 8-34 and 8-35).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute an effect related to the provision of game media.

(B4) In the gaming machine of (B3) above, the predetermined image is a numerical image representing numerical values (eg, see FIG. 8-28).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the number of given game media.

(B5) In any one of the gaming machines from (B1) to (B4) above, the related effect executing means, when a specific condition is established (for example, the specific condition is the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times (e.g., 10 times), and the existence of a pending memory that becomes a big hit among the currently stored pending memories (that is, the continuous execution of a big hit). (e.g., holding consecutive suggestive effect suggesting that the game will be played) is executed when the effect with the degree of rarity or the degree of advantage is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree is executed), when the variable winning means is in the second state in an advantageous state Even if the cumulative value reaches a predetermined value, the related effect is not executed (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS102 to S103, S301, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the related effect.

(B6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B5) above, the related effect executing means does not allow the cumulative value to reach a predetermined value when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state. However, if the cumulative value reaches a predetermined value before the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the related effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can etc. (see FIGS. 8-36 (B1) to (B4)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the related effect.

(B7) The gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B6) above, provided with advantageous state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (for example, jackpots A to C), and executing related effects. The means can execute a related effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 019IWS101 to S103, S301, S312, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game due to a flashy presentation in an unfavorable state.

(B8) setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) in the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B7); , game control means (for example, refer to FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12) capable of executing control related to an advantageous state based on the set value that is set, and a suggestive effect that suggests the set value (for example , set suggestive performance), and the suggestive performance executing means can execute the suggestive performance when the variable winning means is in the second state in an advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, when the variable winning means is in the second state in an advantageous state, it is possible to draw attention to the suggestive effect.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 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 winning port 11... Main board 12... Effect control board 13... Sound control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Battering operation handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Game control microcomputer 101, 121...ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
variable means capable of changing between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter or are difficult to enter;
game medium providing means capable of providing a predetermined amount of game media based on the entry of the game medium into the variable means;
a cumulative counting means capable of cumulatively counting the number of game media awarded during a specific period;
an association display executing means for executing an association display according to the cumulative value counted by the accumulation counting means;
special effect executing means for executing a special effect based on the entry of game media exceeding a predetermined number into the variable means;
and an informing means capable of informing that the game medium has been provided,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state;
The special effect executing means executes the special effect in the second advantageous state,
The notification means is
In the second advantageous state, when the variable means is in the first state, the predetermined amount of game media imparted based on the entry of the game media into the variable means is displayed with a predetermined image. can be notified by
One predetermined image can be displayed in response to entry of one game medium into the variable means, and a plurality of predetermined images can be simultaneously displayed in response to entry of a plurality of game media,
In a period from when the variable means changes from the first state to the second state until at least the next transition to the first state, the display of the predetermined image is terminated in a manner in which the predetermined image acts on the cumulative value image. executing an effect, and updating the cumulative value image after finishing display of all the predetermined images by executing the end effect;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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