JP7128679B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a pachinko game machine in which setting values can be set, for example, one described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the setting change process is performed, the stored contents other than the set values are cleared.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902

In the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement regarding the handling of information held when settings are changed .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and provides a method for appropriately holding information when settings are changed.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that makes it difficult to determine whether or not settings have been changed .

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a display result of the variable display of the specific identification information so as to be controllable to an advantageous state for a player. There is
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, CPU 103 that performs processing to control the progress of the game);
setting means (for example, CPU 103 that executes setting change processing) that can be controlled to a setting permission state for setting a setting value (for example, any of setting values 1 to 3);
A plurality of predetermined light emitting means (for example, a plurality of LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 109AK4A) that is controlled by the game control means and shows the display result of the variable display of the specific identification information according to the light emitting mode,
Controlled by the game control means, special light emitting means (for example, variable probability state indicator 109AK013) indicating that the game state is either a normal state or a special state (for example, variable probability state) that is more advantageous than the normal state depending on the light emission mode ) and
The setting permission state is controllable at least after power failure recovery accompanied by an initialization operation,
The plurality of predetermined light emitting means are
When the power failure is restored without the initialization operation while the light emission mode indicates that the power is not controlled to the advantageous state, the light emission mode indicates that the power failure is not controlled to the advantageous state shown before the power failure is restored. (For example, Figure 22-3, Figure 22-4)
In the setting permission state, it becomes a light emission mode that is not used during normal games (for example, a lighting or blinking mode that is not displayed during normal games),
Even if after the setting permission state ends, the game state before the restoration of power failure accompanied by the initialization operation is controlled to either the normal state or the special state. , When the plurality of predetermined light emitting means are in a light emitting mode (for example, FIG. 22-6 (D)) indicating that they are not controlled to the advantageous state, and when the special light emitting means indicates that the game state is the normal state and a common light emission mode (for example, FIG. 22-2, FIG. 22-6 (D)),
The game control means is
Determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the game medium enters the starting area,
perform a variable display of specific identification information,
Based on the result of the determination, any one of a first variation pattern, which is a variation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second variation pattern, which is a variation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, is selected. decide and
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means,
The production control means is
The variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed using the display means,
When receiving the first command, it is possible to notify that it is controlled to the advantageous state with a predetermined reach,
When receiving the second command, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the first command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed,
When the second command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be performed. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed,
When the first command is received, it is possible to display the decoration identification information in a reach mode during execution of the predetermined reach,
When the second command is received, it is possible to display the decoration identification information in a reach mode during execution of the predetermined reach,
When receiving the first command,
displaying a character display in a predetermined area of the display means for indicating that the control is in the advantageous state;
After that, the decoration identification information is displayed in an area including the predetermined area of the display means in a predetermined size larger than that displayed in the reach mode and in a mode indicating that it is controlled to the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, it is difficult to determine whether or not the setting value has been set, and it is possible to appropriately notify that the setting is permitted.
In addition, in order to achieve the above purpose, other gaming machines
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state;
A title notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of informing the title corresponding to the suggested effect,
The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the suggestive effect (for example, FIGS. 9(D) and (F)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the performance effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestive effect executing means is capable of executing a plurality of types of the suggestive effects,
In a plurality of types of suggestive effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period may be executed in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9(C)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which suggestive effect is to be executed, thereby improving interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
At a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestive effect, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a notice effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
The execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation even after the title is announced.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The suggestive effect executing means has at least a first suggestive effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and a second suggestive effect (for example, super reach D) as the suggestive effect.
and reach performance of super reach E) can be executed,
The title notifying means may notify the title corresponding to the second suggestive effect from the start of the second suggestive effect in the second suggestive effect.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification of the title according to the suggestive effect, so the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
A ratio of control to the advantageous state may be higher when the first suggestive effect is executed than when the second suggestive effect is executed.
According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The suggestive effect executing means may be capable of executing the suggestive effect in an effect mode related to the title notified during the predetermined period.
According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting the action of the player;
Specific display execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that performs specific display (for example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31AK051) corresponding to the detection means,
The specific display execution means is
As the specific displays, a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047 and a stick image 31AK051) that are more advantageous to the player than the first specific display are displayed. is possible and
changing the first specific display to the second specific display after displaying the first specific display in a non-effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. 17(E), FIG. 18(I));
During the valid period of detection by the detection means, an action effect using the changed second specific display may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18(J) and (K)).
According to such a configuration, the performance effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
As a suggestive display suggesting the degree of expectation of the control to the advantageous state, a first suggestive display whose display size is the first size (display by the shutter image 31AK061 of the first size displayed during the shutter effect shown in FIG. 19(a) etc.) and a second suggestive display whose display size is the second size (e.g. second size reach title image 31AK062 displayed during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19(d)) (for example, image Display device 5, production control CPU 120) is further provided,
The display means is
Multiple types of elements with different aspects (element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in FIGS. 19(a) and (d)) It is possible to display a specific image (such as a fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d)) composed of
When both the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display are displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestive display and the second suggestive display. (the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d) may be displayed so as to include the elements E1 to E5, etc.).
According to such a configuration, the specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestive display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that the specific image has been displayed.

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 figure for demonstrating a variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in an advance notice production|presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in a state in which the gaming machine frame is opened. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a losing variation pattern determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in characterizing part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in characterizing part 112IW. 4 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing and setting change processing; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing processing executed when power is turned on; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a display monitor in setting change processing; It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the specification in each setting value. It is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a continuation rate suggestion effect determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of the continuation rate suggestion effect processing. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a holding consecutive effect determination table and a holding consecutive effect effect determination table; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a holding continuous effect process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of setting suggestion production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of setting suggestion effect processing; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table of a modified example; It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of setting suggestion production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table; 9 is a flowchart showing an example of setting suggestion effect processing; It is a figure which shows the information display apparatus based on the characteristic part 109AK. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a RAM clearing state at startup related to the characteristic part 109AK; It is a figure which shows the display operation example of the information display apparatus based on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the display operation example of the information display apparatus based on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the display operation example of the information display apparatus based on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the display operation example of the information display apparatus based on the characteristic part 109AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the counting effect|presentation setting process based on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in the counting effect|presentation setting process based on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in the counting effect|presentation setting process based on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation content of the counting production|presentation based on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example based on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example based on characteristic part 110AK.

(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.

(Configuration 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 constituting 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 rotation 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 immediately executed) , 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 jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

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 probability variable 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.

Even during the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed for informing 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. In addition, even during the small winning game state, the effect during the small winning to report the small winning 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 function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as 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 processing for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110, and 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 S2).
1). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, 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). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of 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 hit". 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 a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect 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 process 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 according to the 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 processing 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 scope of the present invention.

The pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but instead, the game media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize. 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 Portion 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, ready-to-win effects such as normal reach and super-to-win A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is also referred to as a suggestive effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (jackpot reliability) when each reach is executed is normal reach < super reach E < super reach D < super reach C < super reach B, as represented by the number of black stars in FIG. <It becomes higher in the order of super reach A.> In addition, you may provide the reach which confirms that it will become a big hit.

In this embodiment, super reach is performed via normal reach. Further, during the ready-to-win effect of the super reach, there is a case where a developing effect to develop (promote) to a more reliable reach is executed. Variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc. and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops to super reach, which is one level higher, but a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops by two levels or more is also provided. Also, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is announced at a predetermined timing after establishment of the reach. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, for the super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super reach, the title of the reach is notified only by display, and for the other super reach, the title is notified by display and sound. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices for reach with a high degree of reliability than for reach with a low degree of reliability. As a result, it is possible to effectively arouse the player's sense of anticipation, thereby improving the performance effect. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or not depending on the reliability. Also, even in the same ready-to-win effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (linear script, square script, etc.) of title characters may be changed according to the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the like.

(Example of production operation of characteristic portion 31AK)
Next, an example of an effect operation in this embodiment will be described. The following production operations are executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. FIG. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 9(A) shows that variable display of decorative patterns is performed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. FIG. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 on the "left" and "right" stops and the ready-to-win state is entered. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is an ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. After a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as when the introductory portion of the ready-to-reach effect (also referred to as super ready-to-win effect) ends, the entire screen of the image display device 5 appears as shown in FIG. The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the letters "SP Reach A") is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the Reach title name (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , Super Reach A are announced. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG.
001's line 31AK004 is displayed, and the succeeding portion of the ready-to-reach effect of super ready-to-reach A in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 face each other is executed. A production in which characters confront each other is also called a battle production. In the battle production, if an ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

It should be noted that when the lines are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super ready-to-win effect, a sound corresponding to the lines may be output from the speaker 8 . In addition, the words are not limited to being displayed in balloons as shown in FIG.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect, as shown in FIG. , characters of "SP reach B") are displayed, and a voice corresponding to the title name of reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of super reach B. be. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. The subsequent part of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win B is executed.

In this way, in super ready-to-win A and super ready-to-win B, the title of ready-to-win is reported when a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super ready-to-win effect. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super ready-to-win effect is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Also, in Super Reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the title is In the introductory part until the notification is given, the super ready-to-win effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9(C)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach will be achieved after the start of the super reach effect and which title will be announced. In super reach A and super reach B, it is not limited to making the production mode until the title is announced completely common, but at least one You may make it make the part into a common production mode. For example, in the introductory portion of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a Super Reach production (for example, a production that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified after that. can be By doing so, the performance effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the performance. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach is to be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the title 31AK007 of super reach D (here, the characters "SP reach D") is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is announced by outputting a voice corresponding to the title name of Reach from the speaker 8 (here, "Kill the enemy"). In this way, in super reach D, the title is announced at the start of the super reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the level of expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9(H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it does not have to be completely consistent with the degree of reliability of the reach.

It should be noted that the voice notification of Super Reach D is not to notify the title name as it is, but to notify the contents of Reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of title notification by sound is varied depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

After the title is announced in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9(I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach performance. In addition, FIG. 9(I) shows the effect contents common to FIG. 9(C) (super reach A, super reach B), but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(J), character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, dialogue 31AK004 of character 31AK001 is displayed, and a super reach D reach effect is executed in which character 31AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other. be.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the characters "SP reach E") is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. In addition, along with the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is performed. executed. In this way, in Super Ready-to-Wear E, titles are announced together with the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In super reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach effect.

In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win E with low reliability of big hit, the title is notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win performance, thereby preventing the player from having excessive expectations. On the other hand, in the reach effects of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is announced (Fig. 9 (D), (F), ( H)). By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the super ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach even in the super reach performance such as the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win with high reliability of big win, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win with low reliability of big win, the progress of the ready-to-win performance may be stopped and the title may be announced.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in super ready-to-reach A and super ready-to-reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period of time has passed after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, and in super ready-to-win D and super ready-to-e E, the super ready-to-win effect is announced. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified after a predetermined period has passed after the start of super reach performance, and super reach D and super reach D with low reliability of big hit are announced. In E, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, but in the case of reach with high reliability of big hit, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low reliability of big hit, super. The title may be announced after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the ready-to-win effect.

(title display area)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, the title is announced on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in super reach D and super reach E, the image display device 5 A title is announced in a part (second area) of the screen of . By doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, when the hit reliability is high, title notification is performed in a wider display area than when the reliability is low, so effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title may be displayed on the entire background as a background for title notification. It may be a thing (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. In addition, the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach A and super reach B, and the display areas for title notification may be differentiated between super reach D and super reach E.

The method of differentiating the display area for title notification according to the ready-to-win effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the ready-to-win effect. For example, when the hit reliability is high, the title notification may be performed in a narrower display area than when the reliability is low. Further, when the display area for title notification is changed according to the ready-to-win effect, the display area may be changed as in this embodiment, or the display location may be changed.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the title announcement in super reach A and super reach B with high reliability of big hit, super reach D with lower reliability of big hit than super reach A and super reach B is displayed without displaying expectation indication. In the title notification in , the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming repetitive. In addition, in the title announcement in the super reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than the super reach D, the expectation suggestive display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his sense of expectation due to the display of the expectation suggesting display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with the low reliability. At least a part of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach E may display the expectation level suggestion display.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the indication indicating the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars. You may make it display the numerical value which carried out. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, half of the black stars may be displayed to increase the number of levels of expectations.

(Title display end timing)
In addition, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. As a result, in the super reach A and the super reach B, attention can be paid to the reach effect. Also, in super reach D and super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a final effect, which will be described later, is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach performance. Further, by doing so, the title notification can be executed according to the ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily because the effect can be improved at any time.

In addition, although the production operation of the reach production of the super reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification and expectation suggestive display according to the reliability of the big hit may be executed.

(Decision production)
After each ready-to-win performance is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (final stage of the variable display), a decision performance for informing whether or not the display result will be a ``jackpot'' is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit" and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "loss". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), an effect is executed in which an image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 . After that, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the friendly character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. A fixed decoration pattern is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the friendly character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified during the ready-to-win effect, the title notification is finished before the final effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the decided effect, and to perform a well-balanced title notification.

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the ready-to-win production of super ready-to-win, the decoration pattern is reduced in the lower right part of the image display device 5 to execute variable display, but during the ready-to-win production. The display of the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decoration pattern may not be displayed during the ready-to-win effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of ready-to-win effect.

In addition, when displaying characters permanently displayed during pending display, active display, variable display, and display related to cellphone interlocking on the image display device 5, they are not displayed appropriately during the ready-to-win effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the ready-to-win effect. may be At that time, during low-reliability ready-to-win effects such as super ready-to-win E, these displays may remain displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations due to the low-reliability ready-to-win effect, and to make the player pay attention to the ready-to-win effect in the highly-reliable ready-to-win effect.

(development production)
Next, a description will be given of an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed while the ready-to-reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), as shown in FIG. As shown, the ready-to-win effect is interrupted and an effect is executed in which the screen is torn. After that, when it develops to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the title of super reach A is announced, and the reach performance of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing into super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11(D), the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the destination reach is a reach in which title notification is performed by display and sound, the title notification is performed again by display and sound.

Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11(B), and it may be a effect such that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or a sandstorm (display of malfunction) is displayed. You may do so. By setting it as such production|presentation, an unexpected production|presentation can be performed. It should be noted that there may be a fake development production such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion performance)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 was designed to display black stars indicating the degree of expectation from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and gradually You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production|presentation which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation suggestive display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestive display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. A production that fits in one of the white stars is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, tone quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (every number of stars). At the stage where the number of black stars corresponding to the level of expectation fits in the level of expectation suggestive display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 12(F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation level suggesting effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is raised one step at a time, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation rises by two or more levels. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the expectation level by half. In this case, different sounds or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars displayed (the number of levels of rising expectations). For example, the same sound may be output when half black stars are displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Moreover, there may be a case where the sound is not output. By doing so, the expectation degree suggesting effects are diversified, and the effects of the effects are improved. In addition, the same black star image will be displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectations that increase at once, and the black stars will increase according to the number of stages of expectations that will increase. You may make it perform the production|presentation which does.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main substrate 11, the effect based on the command is executed in different effect modes. In each production mode, the background displayed on the image display device 5, the character, the motif, the sound output from the speaker 8, etc. may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changed by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L show an example of the effect operation of the title notification and the degree-of-expectation effect in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, title notification and expectation suggesting effects are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the ready-to-reach performance based on the variation pattern of super ready-to-reach D is the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach D2 that is different from the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-win D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach D is designated, title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12(G). At this time, a sound corresponding to the title name of READY is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from that in the normal mode (for example, a sound with a different tone) is output. Also, the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 in super reach D2 is not star-shaped but diamond-shaped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestive display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The effect is executed so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses. At this time, a sound "pong" is output from the speaker 8 indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At the stage where the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the expectation suggestive display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted in such a manner that they shine, as shown in FIG. 12(L). In this way, by varying the notification mode of the title according to the effect mode (state when the ready-to-win effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect is diversified and the effect is enhanced. improves.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the super reach D variation pattern is specified, but depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), other reach effect ) may be made to have different presentation modes. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the ready-to-win effect is executed), whether or not to report the title of ready-to-win, and the execution ratio of the title to be reported may be varied. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the title of ready-to-win may not be announced. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the taste of the player, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

In this embodiment, the expectation level is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation level indication display, and the expectation level suggestion effect is executed to gradually increase the number of black stars. It is also possible to execute an expectation level suggesting effect in which the number of displays suggesting is gradually reduced. Such an expectation level suggesting effect may be executed in addition to the expectation level suggesting effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Another example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation degree suggesting effect in which the display indicating the degree of expectation of the expectation degree suggesting display is increased step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the degree of expectation. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed all at once instead of step by step. For example, as shown in FIG. 13(A), the title Super Reach D is notified, and after completing the effect of increasing the number of black stars in stages, as shown in FIG. A development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. The title of Reach C is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. Under the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestive display 31AK033 with three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that after the movable body 32 has moved, it is also possible to execute a development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestive display are changed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, a title advance notice for giving notice of the degree of reliability of a big hit is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 14(A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach A is output from the speaker 8, thereby announcing the title of Super Reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14(B), a title announcement is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red. Thus, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not performed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is performed. In the title announcement shown in FIG. 14, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the title of Reach is notified by voice. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display of the title.

Further, when a title announcement is executed in which the display mode (display color) of the title is changed, after the display mode of the title is changed, a sound corresponding to the display mode after the change may be output. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Also, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title in reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) such as the advance effect and the development effect, which increases the expectation of being controlled to the big hit advantage state. By doing so, once the title is announced, an effect that raises the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the announcement effect and the effect mode. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001).

If it is a super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the super reach title (whether or not to execute a title announcement) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super ready-to-win title is determined according to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "losing", for example, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A). As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the super reach title is "black", "red", one that changes from "black" to "red", and one that changes from "black" to "fruit pattern". , and those that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the reliability of the big hit increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the title. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the presentation effect will be improved.

In addition, the "fruit pattern" may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the title display area may be "fruit pattern". . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, the display color may change after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Also, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of a super reach that has a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of change timings may be provided and one of the change timings may be determined. In the case of super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than in super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, in the normal mode the display color of the title is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. Determines the display color of the title in different proportions. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by varying the manner of execution of the title announcement (display color and display color change timing) depending on the presentation mode, the presentation is diversified and the presentation effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, the advance notice of the big hit reliability is executed according to the display mode of the character's words (for example, the display color of the words, etc.) in the ready-to-win effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of super ready-to-win, the display color of the character's words in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win (whether or not to execute advance notice of the words) is decided (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect is determined, for example, by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(C). As shown in FIG. 16(C), the display colors of the words in the ready-to-win effect are "white", "red", and those that change from "white" to "red", in this order (ascending order). Reliability is high. That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the words. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the words, and the production effect will be improved. As for the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the words are displayed. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Also, the reliability of the big win may be different depending on the combination of the effect modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the same effect mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the dialogue notice, the reliability of the big win may be increased when the same effect mode is used. Also, the reliability of the big win may differ depending on the combination of the change timings of the presentation modes of the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the big win reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the big win reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the special mode may determine the display color of the words at a rate different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

It should be noted that, in place of the speech notice, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit may be executed by a change in the effect mode of the ready-to-win effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the reliability of the big win differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not super-ready-to-win (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of other advance notice effects and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the decision results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance notice effect decision processing is terminated.

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the title notice and the dialogue notice in the case of super reach. and at least one of the speech announcement may be made executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice are explained as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and the determination ratio may be changed according to the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice effect according to the type of ready-to-win, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice differ in the number of executable rendering modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed). By doing so, the presentation becomes diverse and the presentation effect is enhanced. In the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, the number of executable effects may be changed arbitrarily, and the number and types of executable effects may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a notice effect with a sense of unity, and the player can easily grasp the reliability of the big win.

(Action production)
When the effect mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode will change may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and an effect effect in which the image affects at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. After the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or lines may be changed. The effect mode of effect effect (effect effect image, etc.) may be common to both the title and the dialogue. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or lines does not change even though the action effect is executed. When the action effect is to be executed, whether or not to execute the effect effect, the execution timing, and the mode of effect may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, depending on the presentation mode of the action presentation, the rate at which the presentation mode of at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the presentation mode changes due to the action presentation) may be different. It is possible to make the ratio of the dialogue notice and the change of which production mode (the ratio of which effect is applied) different, or the ratio of what color (how many stages) the change is made to be. . By executing such an action effect, the player will pay attention to which of the title or the words will be affected when the action effect image is displayed, thereby improving the effect. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes, whether or not to execute the action production and the production mode may be determined at different ratios according to the production modes. By doing so, it is possible to execute an action effect corresponding to the effect mode, and the effect of the effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either the title or the dialogue is selected according to the effect content of the ready-to-win effect (for example, the action of the character, the effect content in the battle effect, etc.). may change. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the contents of the ready-to-win effect.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the characteristic portion 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, all of the features described in the above embodiments are not essential components, and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5 , a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3 . Although expressed as a sub-liquid crystal here, the sub-display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot-matrix LED. The sub-liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. The sub-liquid crystal executes various effects such as advance notice effects and display of pending display. For example, the title notification may be executed in the sub-liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed after the title notification as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. In this case, after announcing the title on the image display device 5, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the degree of expectation suggestive display. By doing so, the title and the expectation level suggesting display can be displayed without interfering with the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation level suggesting display become easy to understand.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of the title of the ready-to-win effect as a suggestive effect has been described. may For example, as a preview effect (for example, a pre-read preview effect), when executing a pre-read zone effect that shifts to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) with different background images and effect modes on the image display device 5, the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. In the case of presenting a mission ("reach with 7", "annihilate the enemy using a stick controller", etc.) and executing a mission effect that gives the player an advantage when the mission is accomplished, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when the timing for deriving the display result comes, a decided effect is executed to notify whether or not the display result will be a "big hit", and then the display result is shown ( 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win or loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the player's operation, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super ready-to-win effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the image display device 5 enters the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17(C)-(F) and 18(G)-(I), a ready-to-win effect is executed in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 face each other.

Along with the ready-to-win effect, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17(C). As a result, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modified example, a plurality of types of operation effect images are prepared to indicate that an operation effect is to be executed. The reliability of the big win differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect will be executed during the ready-to-win effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. change to

After that, as shown in FIG. 18H, a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. Effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in this modified example, when the operation effect image changes, an action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. It should be noted that the operation effect image may change without accompanying the effect effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

After that, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the restriction line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. , a display prompting an operation to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation valid period during which the operation to the stick controller 31A is valid.

Here, when an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. Note that if no operation is detected within a predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

In this modified example, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and an operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image<large button image<stick image. The reliability of the jackpot is high. Even when an operation performance image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation performance image with high reliability during ready-to-win performance, so that the performance effect is improved and the expectation of the player is increased. can be maintained.

17 and 18 omit the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation. may be executed. The determination of operation effects and operation effect images (whether there is an operation effect, whether there is an operation effect image to be displayed, whether there is an effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

(Modification 2 of Characteristic Portion 31AK)
A suggestive display that suggests the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state may be performed. For example, a shutter effect for performing the first suggestive display and a reach title effect for performing the second suggestive display may be executed. In the shutter effect, the effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the start of the variable display. In addition, in the ready-to-win effect, after the ready-to-win effect, an effect to display a ready-to-win title indicating the development destination of the ready-to-win effect is executed. A specific image may be included and displayed when either the shutter display or the reach title display is displayed. The ready-to-win title effect may be the same as the title announcement in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

A specific image is an image with a high degree of reliability of a big hit that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include a banana image as element E1, a melon image as element E2, an apple image as element E3, a watermelon image as element E4, and a strawberry image as element E5. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Also, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 forming the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Also, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit within the shutter display and the reach title display.

When the shutter performance is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the reliability of the big win is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when the ready-to-win title is displayed during execution of the ready-to-win effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the reliability of the big win is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. It should be noted that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as the image indicating the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the ready-to-win title effect are executed. For example, white image<blue image<red image<fruit pattern image may be prepared in order of the degree of reliability of the big hit (for example, a red shutter or a reach title with red characters). Then, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big win.

When performing the shutter display and the ready-to-win title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light to notify. The common sound and light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for fruit patterns is executed. Also, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the common sound and the specific sound may be partially overlapped in their output periods.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. The shutter image 31AK061 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19(b), variable display of decorative patterns is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left pattern and the right pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIG. 19(c), the reach state is entered.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19(d), the super ready-to-win effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are displayed as a reach title display. The ready-to-win title image 31AK062 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Also, in the ready-to-win title image 31AK062, characters of "battle ready-to-win" are displayed to indicate that a ready-to-win effect accompanied by a battle effect is to be executed.

Further, when the ready-to-win title effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. Furthermore, after outputting the common sound, an effect is executed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "Hot", which indicates that the reliability of the big win is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestive display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, in the ready-to-win title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the common sound and the specific sound have been explained in the case where the output periods are completely separated, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, a battle ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 19(e). An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle Victory!" are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production ends, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number patterns. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all the symbols are stopped, and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(d), both the shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 forming the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the ready-to-win title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with a high degree of reliability for big wins has been displayed.

Further, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d). Therefore, attention can be paid to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d) are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination of the shutter effect (whether or not to use the shutter effect and the mode of effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In this case, the shutter performance may be determined based on the determination result of the title display color in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be executed more easily. Further, the determination relating to the ready-to-win title effect may also be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination relating to the shutter effect.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 112IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2, the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a game board constituting a game board surface. (gauge board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 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 112IW003, a glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window is positioned around the left side between a door open position where the front face of the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and a door closed position where the front face is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into the lock to unlock it. 112IW003a cannot be released.

The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case 112IW201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. Further, on the main board 11, a setting key 112IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later, and a setting key 112IW051 for changing set values such as a winning probability of a big hit (ball output rate), etc., to be described later in the setting change state. A setting switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

A setting-switching main body provided with operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the setting keys 112IW051 and the setting-switching switches 112IW052, is accommodated in the board case 112IW201 together with the main board 11. The setting keys 112IW051 and the setting-switching switches 112IW052 are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear right portion of the substrate case 112IW201 so that operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 112IW201.

Since the substrate case 112IW201 having the setting keys 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is impossible to operate from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. It is possible to operate by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 using a predetermined door key. Also, since the setting key 112IW051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game arcade, only the store clerk possessing the setting key can operate it. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch capable of switching between ON and OFF, which will be described later. In this characterizing portion 112IW, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may also be used.

A display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029 are arranged in the substrate case 112IW201. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged at the upper left part of the board case 112IW201. In other words, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 112IW201. Since the main board 11 cannot be viewed when the game machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 112IW003 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.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the characteristic portion 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 112IW003 is closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 are operated from inside the game island where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 and 20-3, a board including a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided at the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A is attached to cover the right side of the case 112IW201 from the rear side. This security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member comprising a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko game machine 1, It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. Security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end of outer frame 112IW001a via the front end of short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 20-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right portion of the board case 112IW201 from behind the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Thus, the right side of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 . Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-3, in the state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 to move from the long piece 112IW500Ab. Separation releases the covering state of the long piece 112IW500Ab, so that it becomes operable.

In other words, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 112IW, when the game machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A regulates the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the restriction state by the security cover 112IW500A is released, and the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. state.

Since the substrate case 112IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting keys 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the game machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Unless the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened by a game arcade clerk or the like using the door key, the setting values cannot be changed by operating the setting keys 112IW051 and the setting changeover switches 112IW052.

However, in a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on a game island (not shown) of the gaming hall, even if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, for example, other pachinko gaming machines adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 A setting key 112IW051 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set by inserting an illegal member such as a wire or a cell plate from between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a game device such as a card unit or the like installed between the spacer member and the pachinko gaming machine 1. or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 to change the set value. By maintaining the restricted state in which the operation of the operation unit including the switch 112IW052 is restricted, the fraudulent act can be suitably suppressed.

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

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.

In this characteristic part 112IW, 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 big hit type determination, the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data representing the random number MR4 of , 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.

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. 20-4 and 20-5 prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. 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. 20-4(A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. In addition to the display result determination table (setting value 3) shown in -4 (C), the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), the big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), the loss shown in FIG. A fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal figure display result determination table (not shown), a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 112IW is configured such 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, 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 three levels from 1 to 3, where 1 is the lowest ball payout rate, and the higher the value is in the order of 1, 2, and 3, the higher the ball payout rate is. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the lowest, and the advantage increases stepwise as the value increases in the order of 2 and 3.

(Display result determination table)
FIGS. 20-4A to 20-4C are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables 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 each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second) That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, a determination value for a big hit is set.

As shown in FIG. 20-4 (A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is subject to variable display In this case, a jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at non-probability variation, 1/32 at probability variation) than when the set value is "2" or "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as in the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even if is subject to variable display, the probability of winning a big hit is the same as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/320 when non-variable, 1/32 when variable). do.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1" Winning a big hit with a higher probability than in some cases (1/300 when non-variable, 1/30 when variable). Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as in the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even if is subject to variable display, the same probability as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/300 when non-variable, 1/30 when variable) wins the jackpot do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1", Winning a jackpot with a higher probability (1/280 at non-probability variation, 1/28 at probability variation) than in the case of "2". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as in the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even if is subject to variable display, the probability of winning a big hit is the same as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/280 when non-variable, 1/28 when variable). do.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. If it matches with the hit determination value, it is determined to be a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C) with respect to the special symbol. That is, the winning of the jackpot is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 20-4(A) to 20-4(C) indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a big hit. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern.

Also, for example, when applied to a gaming machine in which the probability variation state ends based on the execution of the variable display of a predetermined number of times (the probability variation end number) after being controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state), the same probability variation If it is the number of ending times, it may be configured such that the variable probability continuation rate (continuous home rate) increases in the order of set value "1"<set value "2"<set value "3".

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, a total of three setting values 1 to 3 are provided as setting 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 two or four or more.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 20-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, when the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning hole (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner), A common jackpot type determination table is used in the case of determining the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Although configured to be used, different tables may be provided so that different percentages of jackpot types are determined.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type among jackpot types A to jackpot types C based on a random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot pattern. It is a table referred to in order to decide either.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to a random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination is assigned to each set value. Percentages of judgment values obtained are shown. In other words, the ratio of which one of the big hit types A to C is determined for each set value is shown. It should be noted that the determination value corresponding to the random number is actually assigned to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. For simplicity, the percentage of assigned decision values is shown.

As shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the setting value is "1", the ratio of being determined to the jackpot type C is high, and when the setting value is "2", When the percentage of the big hit type B is determined to be high and the setting value is "3", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage of the big hit type A to be determined is high.

Here, when explaining the jackpot types in the characteristic part 112IW using FIG. It is

The fanfare period is, for example, a period during which the big win opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the big win pattern is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 12 side, the big win game state is started. This is the period in which the fanfare effect as the effect action to be notified is executed.

The interval period is, for example, a period in which the process after opening the big win in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the round in which the big winning hole is opened on the effect control board 12 side, the next It is a period during which an interval production is executed as a production operation for notifying the start of the round.

The ending period is, for example, a period during which the big win ending process of step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and an ending effect as a production operation for notifying the end of the big win game state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is the period during which

As shown in FIG. 20-5(B), the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, the second in the case of the jackpot type B, and the longest in the case of the jackpot type C. set to be short.

As described above, in this characterizing section 112IW, when the set value is "1", the ratio of determination as the jackpot type C is high, so the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period tend to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the ratio of determination of jackpot type A is high, so the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period tend to be relatively long. Therefore, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the average period of the ending period become longer in the order of the setting values "1"<"2"<"3".

This characteristic portion 112IW is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (percentage of winning balls) increases in the order of setting values "1"<"2"<"3". '<'2'<'3', the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period increases in the order. With such a configuration, when the probability of winning the jackpot (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, thereby increasing gambling. can be prevented from becoming too high.

This characteristic portion 112IW is configured to be able to execute a mid-jackpot suggesting performance (details will be described later) that suggests a set value during a big-hit game. It is feasible in the period. With such a configuration, the interest in the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period can be enhanced. Also, by directing the player's interest to the effect suggesting during the big win, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the length of each period.

In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, a common effect may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image, etc.) that is difficult for the player to notice the length of the period is executed in common.

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, a fanfare period, an interval period and an ending period are set for each jackpot type, and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined for each setting value is different, thereby increasing the number of jackpots. When the probability of winning (percentage of winning balls) is set to be high, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the average period of the ending period are lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. A fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods having different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table is used in which the judgment values are set so that the ratio of selecting the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period in which relatively long periods are set is high in the order of jackpot types A<B<C. By doing so, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the average period of the ending period can be lengthened in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3".

In this feature portion 112IW, in any of the jackpot types A to C, the time saving control and the probability variation control executed after the end of the jackpot game state are a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature portion 112IW). It ends when the figure game is executed or the jackpot game state is entered before the special game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot type, high-precision control and time-saving control that are executed after the jackpot game state ends are continuously executed until a jackpot occurs again after the jackpot game state ends. may be made. In the case of such a specific jackpot type, a jackpot game state occurs continuously without going through the normal state, which is a so-called continuous game state. This characteristic portion 112IW is configured so that the ratio of the big hit is different for each setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability variable continuation is performed for each setting value. The rates (consecutive rate) may be different.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 112IW, there is no difference in the degree of advantage between the jackpot types A to jackpot types C (for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence or absence of time reduction control and variable probability control, the number of times of control, etc.), fanfare period, interval The period and the average period of the ending period are configured to be different, but for each jackpot type, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence or absence of time reduction control and variable probability control, and the number of times of control are different, and the advantage is different. You may do so. In this case, the performance during the round may be different for each big win type, or may be the same regardless of the big win type.

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, according to the set value, the jackpot type when the variation display result is a jackpot is determined at different ratios from jackpot type A, jackpot type B, and jackpot type C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value, one or more of the jackpot types A, jackpot types B, and jackpot types C cannot be determined. There may be more than one. In other words, if the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs according to the set value, it is possible to not determine one of the jackpot types (the determination ratio is 0%), or to set a specific jackpot type to 100%. Determining percentages is included.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period differ according to the jackpot type. It may be configured to have different periods. For example, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period may be uniformly determined according to which of the set values "1" to "3". Further, for example, according to which of the set values "1" to "3", a lottery process is performed according to the selection probability according to the set value, and the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period are determined. You may

As described above, in the present characteristic part 112IW, since the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot is different according to the set value, the game interest can be improved. .

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for judging the jackpot type. It may be determined using MR1, which is a random value for determination.

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (increase in the probability of big wins, the easier determination of jackpot type C as the jackpot type, etc.). Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Further, in this characteristic portion 112IW, while the jackpot probability changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game property itself does not change, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the game characteristics may be changed according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 .

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 game balls are provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. Based on passing through a predetermined count switch, the game state after the end of the big win game is controlled to a probability variable state, while the rate of the game ball passing through the count switch during the big win game differs according to the big win type. When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320, and the game ball is specially variable during high base (during time reduction control). It is good also as a game property (so-called 1 type 2 types mixed type) which controls to a jackpot game state based on passing the predetermined count switch provided in the prize-winning ball apparatus 7. FIG. Furthermore, although the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are 1 to 3 and the game performance is the same, the probability of big win is higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3, while the big win game is in progress. (For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 4) may be provided.

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 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is operated as a production switch (a game ball passes through the count switch). When the set value is 2 or 3, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time a game ball is played). It may be used as a switch for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on passing through the count switch.

(Variation pattern determination table)
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 big hit variation pattern determination table that is used when it is decided in advance that the variation display result will be "big hit", and a variation display result that is "losing". A loss variation pattern determination table used when the determination is made in advance is prepared in advance.

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 20-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table. In this characteristic portion 112IW, a period (hereinafter also referred to as a special period) from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example), and a period other than that ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a non-special period), and is configured to use a different loss variation pattern determination table.

Specifically, in the special period, the variation pattern is determined using the first losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), and in the non-special period, shown in FIG. 20-6 (B) A variation pattern is determined using the second loss variation pattern determination table. In this characteristic portion 112IW, the period from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) is defined as the special period, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, the special period may be a period until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. Also, a real-time clock or the like may be used as a special period within a predetermined time period (for example, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am). Also, the period until the first big hit occurs may be set as the special period.

20-6 (A) and (B) show the first and second losing variation pattern determination tables, both of which become normal reach losing and super reach losing in the order of setting values "1"<"2"<"3" Judgment values are assigned so that the percentage is high and the percentage of non-reachable failures is low. With such a configuration, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, so the set value is suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are executed.

In addition, the first losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A) has a higher percentage of normal reach losing than the second losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Judgment values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them increases. With such a configuration, in the special period, it becomes easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of normal reach execution than in the non-special period (that is, it becomes easier to recognize the suggestion of the setting value), so the motivation to play the game during the special period can be given, and the game interest can be enhanced.

In addition, for example, the variation pattern with super reach (or a specific variation pattern thereof) is determined at the same rate regardless of the difference in the set value (or regardless of the difference between the special period and the non-special period) You may do so. By doing so, depending on the setting value, the execution ratio of only a specific variation pattern (normal reach loss in this example) will differ, and the setting value is suggested by the frequency of execution of the specific variation pattern become. In addition, conversely, the selection ratio of the variation pattern that results in super reach loss may also be varied according to the set value.

In addition, the first and second losing variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6 (A) and (B) are either normal reach losing or super reach losing depending on the set value when other than non-reach losing. Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio (that is, the balance between normal reach loss and super reach loss) is different. Specifically, in the first losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), the ratio of normal reach losing becomes significantly higher in the order of setting values “1” < “2” < “3” (this example Then, it increases by 5%), specifically, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. is slightly increased (in this example, increased by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. In addition, it is possible to increase the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period.

In this characteristic portion 112IW, it is possible to execute setting suggestion effects at different ratios depending on the set value. It is a concept including that the execution ratio of normal reach loss and super reach loss is different depending on the set value, and that the execution ratio of only normal reach loss is different according to the set value.

In this characteristic portion 112IW, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6(A) and (B) is used. Then, the variable display of the production pattern is performed. Also, when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, the common background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Note that a dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or during a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest in the game during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example).

In addition, not limited to the example of this characteristic portion 112IW, for example, a special variation pattern that suggests a set value (for example, a variation pattern in which the aspect of the variation display of the effect pattern is different from the usual, and the set value is 1 or 2 ) may be provided so that a special variation pattern can be selected only in a special period. With such a configuration as well, it is possible to motivate players to play games during the special period, and to increase their interest in games.

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 20-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach-losing variation pattern determination table. In this characteristic portion 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach loss variation patterns with different variation times are provided, and when the variation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be any of non-reach loss A to C. is configured to In addition, not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. It may be configured to determine whether

As shown in FIG. 20-7, in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table, when the setting value is "1", the ratio of being determined to be non-reach loss C (variation time 7 seconds) is high, and the setting value is "2 ”, the percentage determined to be non-reach loss B (variation time 8 seconds) is high, and if the setting value is “3”, the percentage determined to be non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds) is higher is assigned a judgment value.

In this characteristic portion 112IW, when the setting value is "1", the rate of determination as non-reach loss C is high, so the variation time at the time of non-reach loss tends to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the rate of determination as non-reach loss A is high, so the fluctuation time during non-reach loss tends to be relatively long. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of set values "1"<"2"<"3".

This characteristic portion 112IW is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (percentage of winning balls) increases in the order of setting values "1"<"2"<"3". '<'2'<'3'. With such a configuration, when the probability of winning the jackpot (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling nature can be prevented from becoming too high. can be prevented.

In this characteristic portion 112IW, the average fluctuation time is configured to be different by changing the ratio of which one of the non-reach loss A to C with different fluctuation times according to the setting value. Variation patterns other than reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) may also be provided with a plurality of types so that the variation time is different, and the selected ratio may be different according to the set value. In addition, if multiple types of fluctuation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) are provided so that the fluctuation time is different, the time of the swaying display of the production pattern and the time of high-speed fluctuation display etc. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

In addition, this characteristic portion 112IW is configured so that the average fluctuation time varies depending on the set value. The period during which the stop symbol) is stopped and displayed may be different. With such a configuration, when the probability of winning the jackpot (ball output rate) is set to be high, it is possible to lengthen the period in which the fixed effect pattern (final stop pattern) is stop-displayed, that is, delay the progress of the game. , it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, variable times are set for non-reach loss A to C, respectively, and the ratio of determining which one of non-reach loss A to C is determined for each set value is different, thereby winning a big hit. When the probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average variation time is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. may be fixedly set, and the variation time may be longer when the probability of winning the jackpot (ball output rate) is higher.

Note that this characteristic portion 112IW is provided with a shortening variation pattern having a shorter variation time than other variation patterns. For example, there is provided a variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (variation time 1.5 seconds) whose variation time is shorter than non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds). This shortening variation pattern is configured to be used, for example, when the reserved storage number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, 3). With such a configuration, when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit or is close to the upper limit, this state is eliminated and the variable display is performed efficiently (that is, the game can be progressed efficiently). ). Therefore, it can be said that it is inappropriate to delay the progress of the game when the reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 112IW, the shortening variation pattern used when the number of pending memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number has a common variation time regardless of the set value. Regardless of the configuration of this characteristic portion 112IW, the shortening variation pattern used when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number may also vary in variation time according to the set value.

(Display monitor 112IW029)
In this characteristic part 112IW, in the pachinko machine 1, the number of game balls entering each winning hole (big winning hole, second big winning hole, first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole, general winning hole) It is possible to calculate various types of winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases based on the totalization.

Specifically, the display monitor 112IW029 has a four-digit display. The display portion of each digit is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments each drawing a figure of "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments.

Display contents are displayed on the first and second digit display portions, and numerical values are displayed in percentage on the third and fourth digit display portions. Display No. 1 displays a short-term continuous ratio, and display No. 2 displays a short-term role ratio. In display No. 3, the total cumulative consecutive ratio is displayed, and in display No. 4, the total cumulative role ratio is displayed. Display No. 5 displays the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls, and display No. 6 displays the base (base 2) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls. be done.

The short term here means a period during which the number of awarded balls (the number of won balls) was 6000. The period for calculating the total sum means the total period from when the calculation of the continuous ratio and the role ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the role ratio is once reset.

In the above example, the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base are calculated regardless of the game state, but they may be calculated in consideration of the game state. For example, the consecutive ratio may be the ratio of the total number of prize balls accounted for by the number of prize balls entered into the big prize opening during the jackpot game state. In addition, the role ratio is defined as the ratio of the number of prize balls entering the second starting prize opening during the high base state and the number of prize balls entering the large prize opening during the big win game state to the total number of prize balls. good too. Also, the base may be calculated separately for the low base state and the high base state.

When the short-term consecutive ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, "y6.""y7." is displayed on the first digit display and the second digit display. Further, when the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) in the third-digit display section and the fourth-digit display section, and the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. is displayed, the short-term role ratio is displayed in percentage (%) on the third and fourth digit display portions.

When the total cumulative winning ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." , "A7." is displayed on the first and second digit display portions. Further, when the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) in the third-digit display section and the fourth-digit display section, and the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. When the cumulative role ratio is displayed, the total cumulative role ratio is displayed in percentage (percentage display) in the display portion of the third digit and the display portion of the fourth digit.

When base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." "B6." In addition, when base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) in the third and fourth digit display parts, and base 2 of display No. 6 is displayed. When displayed, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third digit display section and the fourth digit display section.

Furthermore, the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030 for the set value set at that time. Short-term consecutive ratio, short-term consecutive ratio, total accumulated consecutive ratio, total accumulated consecutive ratio, base 1, base 2 display can be sequentially changed.

In addition, in this characterizing section 112IW, the display monitor 112IW029 exemplifies a mode in which the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at each setting value can be displayed. The monitor 112IW029 may be able to display only one numerical value or only any two numerical values among these continuous ratio, role ratio, and base.

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, a form in which the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, and the base, which are information based on the number of awarded balls, is calculated and displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 112IW029 may display the history of the number of awarded balls without calculating the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, and the base. good.

(setting change processing)
Next, the change of the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 in this characterizing part 112IW will be described. Figures 20-8 and 20-9 are flowcharts showing game control main processing in the characterizing section 112IW. In this characteristic portion 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001-S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1-S2 shown in FIG.

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

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS003 to S005, after waiting until the effect control CPU 120 is started, the processing after step 112IWS006 is executed, and the change and confirmation of the set value, the initialization of the RAM, the restoration processing, etc. are executed. be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a set value command, an initialization command, a command for recovery, and the like, which will be described later, are transmitted before the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and a command can be omitted. can be prevented from occurring.

Next, the CPU 103 stores, for example, a factory-shipped setting flag indicating that the factory-shipped settings remain in the RAM 102 (for example, this flag is cleared even if RAM clear processing 1 and 2 and recovery processing described later are executed). (cleared when setting change processing described later is executed) is set, and in step 112IWS006, it is checked whether or not this factory default setting flag is set. do it. In addition, not limited to such an aspect, for example, a value (for example, "0" or "-") indicating that the setting value is set at the time of shipment from the factory is set, and the value of the setting value is set in step 112IWS006. It may be confirmed whether or not is the value at the time of shipment from the factory. If the factory settings remain unchanged (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

If the settings are not factory default (step 112IWS006; No), that is, if the setting values have already been changed at least once, the CPU 103 backs up the data to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by performing the same processing as in step S4. It is determined whether or not data is saved (step 112IWS007). Specifically, at step 112IWS007, the CPU 103 determines 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 112IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (using an error detection code) in the same manner as in step S5 to determine whether the data is normal. (Step 112IWS008). At step 112IWS008, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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 112IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

At step 112IWS010, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 112IWS010). Note that the CPU 103 may perform control to display a display (for example, display of "E") indicating a RAM abnormality error on the display monitor 112IW029.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is ON (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from door open sensor 112IW090 is ON, CPU 103 determines whether setting key 112IW051 is ON (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes RAM clear 1 processing (step 112IWS014). In RAM clear 1 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. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, the memory area of the RAM 102 other than the area for storing performance display information such as continuous ratio, role ratio, and base is cleared, and performance display such as continuous ratio, role ratio, and base is cleared. information is retained without being cleared. In addition, in the RAM clear 1 process, the set values stored in the RAM 102 are also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS027.

On the other hand, if the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is off (N at step 112IWS011), if the setting key 112IW051 is off (N at step 112IWS012), or if the output signal from the clear switch is off ( At step 112IWS013 N), the process does not proceed to step 112IWS014, but proceeds to loop processing.

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS006 to S014, in this characteristic part 112IW, if the backup RAM is not normal (steps 112IWS007, N of S008) or if the settings for factory shipment remain unchanged (step 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure or the like occurs during the setting change (step 112IWS009 Y), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 opened. On this condition, the RAM is cleared, and the setting values after step 112IWS027 can be changed. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, loop processing is executed, setting values cannot be changed, and game control does not proceed.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is ON (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from door open sensor 112IW090 is on, CPU 103 determines whether setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017). If the setting key 112IW051 is ON, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process start command indicating to start the setting confirmation process to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS018). On the effect control board 12 side, when the setting confirmation process start command is received, control is performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R). or emit a decorative luminous body such as a decorative LED in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes setting confirmation processing (step 112IWS019).

After completing the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main substrate 11 to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped, by the same process as in step S6. 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). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process end command indicating that the setting confirmation process has ended to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

On the other hand, if the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not ON (N at step 112IWS016) or if the setting key 112IW051 is not ON (N at step 112IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. Then, a restoration process (step 112IWS022) is performed to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time 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). Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 by the process similar to step S7 (step 112IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes RAM clear 2 processing (step 112IWS024). In RAM clear 2 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. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the memory area of the RAM 102 other than the area for storing performance display information such as continuous ratio, role ratio, and base, and the area for storing setting values is cleared. Performance display information such as role ratios and bases, and set value information are retained without being cleared. In the game control main process shown in Figure 20-8 and Figure 20-9, when it is determined that the output signal from the clear switch is ON, the RAM clear process (RAM clear 2 process) is executed immediately. However, when it is determined that the output signal from the clear switch is on, a flag indicating that the clear switch is on is set, and necessary processing (door open sensor 112IW090, setting key 112IW051 confirmation, setting confirmation processing, setting change processing, etc.), it may be determined whether or not the flag is set, and if set, the RAM clear processing may be executed.

Next, CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from door opening sensor 112IW090 is ON (step 112IWS025). If the output signal from door open sensor 112IW090 is ON, CPU 103 determines whether setting key 112IW051 is ON (step 112IWS026). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets a setting changing flag (step 112IWS027).

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change process start command indicating to start the setting change process to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS028). On the effect control board 12 side, when the setting change processing start command is received, control is performed to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R). or emit a decorative luminous body such as a decorative LED in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes setting change processing (step 112IWS029).

After completing the setting change process, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 112IWS030). Also, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). Also, a setting change process end command indicating that the setting change process has ended is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

On the other hand, if the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not ON (N at step 112IWS025) or if the setting key 112IW051 is not ON (N at step 112IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S9. , the effect control command for instructing initialization is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS033). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

In this characteristic portion 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

Next, the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019) will be described. FIG. 20-10(A) is a flow chart showing the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019).

In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the identified setting values on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSA01).

Next, CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from setting key 112IW051 is ON (step 112IWSA02). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA03). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is ON, the process proceeds to step 112IWSA02 and repeats the processing of steps 112IWSA02 to SA03. That is, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open and the setting key 112IW051 is on.

If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not ON, the CPU 103 executes setting confirmation error processing (step 112IWSA04). After that, the process shifts to loop processing. In addition, in step 112IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating a setting confirmation error, and execute the setting confirmation error notification based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 receives the command. good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may notify the error by turning on an error LED on a circuit board mounted on the gaming machine. Also, in this example, when the setting confirmation error process is executed, the error state is continued until the power is turned on again, and the process is prevented from proceeding by shifting to the loop process.

If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA05). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is ON, the process of step 112IWSA05 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not ON (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed), the setting confirmation process is terminated.

Next, the setting change process (step 112IWS029) will be described. FIG. 20-10B is a flow chart showing the setting change process (step 112IWS029).

In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the identified setting values on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting switch 112IW052 is ON (step 112IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting switch 112IW052 is not ON, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is ON (Y in step 112IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates the setting values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB03). For example, when "1" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display of the display monitor 112IW029 is updated to "2", and when "2" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 updates the display of the display monitor 112IW029 to "3", and displays the display monitor 112IW0.
29 displays "3" as the set value, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 should be updated to "1". Further, the CPU 103 stores the set values (set values after update) displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates and stores the set values already stored) (step 112IWSB04).

Next, CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from setting key 112IW051 is ON (step 112IWSB05). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB06). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is ON, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB02 to repeat the processing of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06. That is, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open and the setting key 112IW051 is on, the processes of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed.

If the output signal from door open sensor 112IW090 is not ON, CPU 103 executes setting change error processing (step 112IWSB07). After that, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 112IWSB07, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating that there is a setting change error, and execute the setting change error notification based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 receives the command. good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may notify the error by turning on an error LED on a circuit board mounted on the gaming machine. Also, in this example, when the setting change error process is executed, the error state continues until the power is turned on again, and the process is prevented from proceeding by shifting to the loop process. In this case, since the setting change flag remains set in step 112IWS027, the RAM clear 1 process is executed after the power is turned on again (Y in step 112IWS009, see 112IWS014). The error state will be cleared.

If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB08). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is ON, the process of step 112IWSB08 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not ON (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed), the setting change process is terminated.

Note that the specified setting values may be displayed on the image display device 5 in step 112IWSA01 of the setting confirmation process. Further, the specified setting value may be displayed on the image display device 5 in 112IWSB01 of the setting change process. Then, subsequent processing may be executed using the image display device 5 .

Also, during execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process shown in FIG. 20-10, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are not displayed during the normal game (for example, all segments of the 7-segment LED are lit or blinked mode). By notifying using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B in this way, it is possible to suitably notify the player of the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. It should be noted that the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may have different modes during the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

If the power is turned off during execution of the setting change process shown in FIG. 20-10, the setting change process is executed again and the updated setting values are stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM). An error may occur unless the setting change is completed by Specifically, at the start of the setting change process, a setting change flag (not erased even if the RAM is cleared) is stored in the same backup RAM as the backup RAM that stores the setting value, and at the end of the setting change process, the setting change flag is stored. If the setting change flag is ON when the flag is turned off and a process other than the setting change process (for example, the game control main process) is executed, an error is assumed. As described above, in a situation where the setting change process does not progress normally midway, the store clerk at the game hall may misunderstand that the setting change has been completed even though it has not been completed. In such a case, if the setting change is not completed, an error will occur, so that the setting change can be reliably completed.

Also, in steps 112IWSA01 and 112IWSB01 in FIG. 20-10, the current set values are read from the backup RAM and displayed. However, when the backup to the backup RAM is not performed normally, information indicating an error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, all segments of the 7-segment LED may be extinguished, or if all segments are lit during setting confirmation processing and setting change processing, all segments may be blinked).

FIG. 20-11 is an explanatory diagram showing the processing executed when the power is turned on. In this characteristic portion 112IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, when the setting key 112IW051 is on when the power is turned on (and when the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on), the clear switch is turned on. If so, setting change processing (steps 112IWS005 to S010) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, setting confirmation processing (steps 112IWS015 to S017) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is turned off when the power is turned on, initialization processing (step S8) is executed if the clear switch is turned on, and recovery processing (step S6) is executed if the clear switch is turned off. executed.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-12(A) and 20-12(B), when the power is turned off (powered off) by the operation of a game hall clerk or the like, the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. The display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends when the supply stops. When the power is turned off and the large winning opening is open during a jackpot game or the like, power supply to the solenoid 82 is stopped and the large winning opening is closed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (C), when the game arcade clerk or the like operates the clear switch and turns on the power (if Yes in step S3 of the game control main processing), the setting key 112IW051 is turned ON. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that it is, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 112IW029, as shown in FIG. Numerical values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 are sequentially updated (for example, updated in the order of 1→2→3→1→ . . . each time the setting switch 112IW052 is operated).

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-12(E), the CPU 103 stores the set values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 has been turned off by the operation of the game arcade clerk or the like. stored (updated) in the backup area of At this time, the CPU 103 displays on the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term consecutive ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, Display base 1 and base 2. Also, RAM
If pending storage is stored in the backup area 102, the pending storage is cleared. Also, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 20-12(A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory related to the big win is erased, the big prize opening remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 ends the setting change processing, and enters a state where a game can be played, that is, a state where a variation display result, a jackpot type, a lottery for determination of a variation pattern, payout of prize balls, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-12(F), the CPU 103 displays "E.E.E.E." It is possible to

In addition, in the setting change processing in this characterizing portion 112IW, as an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029, a mode of displaying the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. As an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process, the most disadvantageous setting value for the player (“1” in the case of this characteristic portion 112IW) or the most advantageous setting value for the player. A set value (“3” for the characteristic portion 112IW) may be displayed.

(Special pattern normal processing)
Next, the processing of the special symbol normal processing (step S110) in this characterizing portion 112IW will be described. FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S110) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved memory number (the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number) (step 112IWS101). For example, it checks the count value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number.

If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 112 IWS 102). For example, it is checked whether the count value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is 0 or not. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step 112 IWS 103). If the second reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step 112 IWS 104).

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS102 to S104, in this characterizing section 112IW, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, not limited to such a mode, for example, according to the starting winning order in which the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol and may be configured to execute

Next, in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 112 IWS 105). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random value stored in the saving area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=1 in the first reserved storage buffer is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 . Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random value stored in the saving area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 .

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 112 IWS 106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the number of storage areas in the first reserved storage buffer Shift content. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the second reserved storage number counter, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103, in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102, saves the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) Each stored random value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reservation storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reservation storage buffer of the RAM 102 Store the random value in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or 2nd reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 112IWS107). Note that the CPU 103 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS108). As already described, in this characteristic unit 112, the processing of step 112IWS011 is executed to transmit the set value command when the setting change processing is executed at power-on. A set value command is transmitted each time the variable display is started by executing the processing of 112 IWS 108 .

Even if the same variation pattern is used, if the configuration is such that a different variation pattern command is sent for each set value, variation pattern commands for the total number of variation patterns x the number of set values (3 in this example) are required. As a result, the data capacity may increase. Therefore, for example, a set value command is transmitted only when a specific variation pattern is used, and only the variation pattern command corresponding to the specific variation pattern is provided with the variation pattern command for the number of set values. good. In this case, for example, the set value command is transmitted only when the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation with the highest output frequency is used, and only the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation is the fluctuation pattern command for the number of set values may be provided.

In this example, the same set value command is sent as the set value command (see step 112IWS011) when the power is turned on and the set value command when fluctuation starts (see step 112IWS108). It is not limited to any form. For example, a set value command for when power is turned on and a set value command for when fluctuation starts may be configured as separate commands so that different set value commands are sent when power is turned on and when fluctuation starts. good.

Also, in this example, a case is shown in which the set value command is transmitted separately from the variation pattern command at the start of variation. good too. In this case, for example, even if the variation pattern command specifies the same variation pattern A, if the set value is "1", the variation pattern command A-1 is transmitted, and if the set value is "2" A variation pattern command A-2 may be transmitted, and if the set value is "3", a variation pattern command A-3 may be transmitted.

In addition, regardless of the setting value on the game control microcomputer 100 side, the same variation pattern command (for example, variation pattern command A) can be configured to be output, and depending on which setting value is on the effect control CPU 120 side It may be configured such that which variation pattern is selected or the selection ratio is varied. For example, if the setting value is 1, the variation pattern A-1 is selected or the variation pattern A-1 is selected at a high rate, or if the setting value is 2, the variation pattern A-2 is selected or the variation pattern A-2 is high Alternatively, if the set value is 3, the variation pattern A-3 may be selected or the variation pattern A-3 may be selected at a high percentage. In this case, for example, the variation patterns A-1 to A-3 have the same variation time, but may differ in the presence/absence of pseudo-runs, the number of pseudo-runs, and the presence/absence and type of reach. Further, in this case, for example, when the setting value command cannot be received normally, the variation pattern A-1 is uniformly selected, or when the setting value command is not normally received, the selection ratio dedicated to may be configured to select a variation pattern with .

Also, in this example, the case where the set value command is transmitted at the start of fluctuation has been shown, but the configuration is not limited to such a mode, and for example, the set value command may be transmitted at the end of fluctuation.

Further, the CPU 103 performs control for transmitting a background designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the current game state (step 112IWS109). In this case, the CPU 103, for example, performs control to transmit the probability variable state background designation command in the case of the probability variable state, and performs control to transmit the time reduction state background designation command in the case of the time saving state, and is in the normal state In this case, control is performed to send a normal state background designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination from the random number buffer area, and executes the big hit determination module. The big-hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined big-hit determination value (see FIG. 20-4) with a random number MR1, and determines a big-hit if they match. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit.

If the value of the random number MR1 does not match any jackpot determination value (N of step 112IWS110), the process proceeds to step 112IWS116.

If the value of the random number MR1 matches any of the jackpot determination values (Y in step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot (step 112IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 20-5) to determine the type ("jackpot type A , "jackpot type B" or "jackpot type C") is determined as the jackpot type (step 112, IWS 114).

Further, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 112 IWS 115). For example, when the jackpot type is "jackpot type A", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "jackpot type B", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "jackpot type C", "03" is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step 112IWS116). For example, when the jackpot flag is not set, the winning symbol "-" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, for example, when the big hit flag is set, the big hit symbol "7" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. It should be noted that a different special symbol stop symbol may be determined according to the type of the big hit.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 112IWS117).

The characteristic portion 112IW includes a first invention described below. That is, conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine with a setting function, for example, disclosed in JP-A-2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that gambling properties may become too high when the advantage is set to be high. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the first invention for solving the problem,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
a setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5, etc.) that can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value that has been set.
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, the fanfare period, the interval period, the ending period, etc. during the jackpot game) differs depending on the set value (see, for example, FIG. 20-5).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the first invention,
The fanfare control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B))
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the first invention,
The interval control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5(B))
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the first invention,
The ending control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B))
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the first invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing games using gaming values,
a game value imparting means for imparting a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition;
The setting means has a first set value (for example, a set value of 3), and the game value imparted by the game value imparting means is larger than the first set value so as to match the game value used in the game. It can be set to a second setting value (for example, setting value 1) that occupies a higher proportion,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state is longer when set to the second set value than when set to the first set value (for example, FIGS. 20-5 (A) and (B) reference)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 6 of the first invention,
In a predetermined control period in an advantageous state, it is described that a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting a set value (for example, a suggestive effect during a big hit) may be provided, According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase interest in the predetermined control period in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 7 of the first invention,
Equipped with production execution means capable of executing production,
The effect executing means can execute a common effect (for example, a common fanfare effect, an interval effect, an ending effect, etc.) during a predetermined control period in an advantageous state, regardless of a set value. Such a configuration can enhance the interest of the predetermined control period in advantageous conditions.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 8 of the first invention,
It is stated that the predetermined control period in the advantageous state may be determined in advance according to the set value. can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 9 of the first invention,
A gaming machine that can be controlled in a plurality of types of advantageous states,
The game control means can be controlled to any one of the plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, jackpot types A to C) by different ratios based on the set value,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the type of the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 20-5(B))
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 10 of the first invention,
A game machine capable of playing games using game media (for example, game balls),
Based on the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712) a game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12);
Information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving means,
The information display means is capable of displaying set values (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12, a portion of the display monitor 112IW029 that can display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in manufacturing costs.

The characteristic portion 112IW also includes a second invention described below. That is, conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine with a setting function, for example, disclosed in JP-A-2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that gambling properties may become too high when the advantage is set to be high. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
a setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5, etc.) that can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value that has been set.
A predetermined control period (for example, variable time) for variable display differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the second invention,
The variable display period differs depending on the setting value that is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-7)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the second invention,
It is stated that the period during which the display result of the variable display is displayed may be changed according to the set value. can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the second invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing games using gaming values,
a game value imparting means for imparting a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition;
The setting means has a first set value (for example, a set value of 3), and the game value imparted by the game value imparting means is larger than the first set value so as to match the game value used in the game. It can be set to a second setting value (for example, setting value 1) that occupies a higher proportion,
The predetermined control period for variable display is longer when set to the second set value than when set to the first set value (see, for example, FIG. 20-7).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the second invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period for the variable display may be determined in advance according to the set value. can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 6 of the second invention,
variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern;
variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
The variable display pattern determination means determines one of a plurality of variable display patterns with different variable display periods at different ratios according to the set value (see, for example, FIG. 20-7).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 7 of the second invention,
A game machine capable of playing games using game media (for example, game balls),
Based on the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712) a game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving means,
The information display means is capable of displaying set values (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12, a portion of the display monitor 112IW029 that can display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in manufacturing costs.

It should be noted that the configuration indicated by the characterizing portion 112IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration indicated by other characterizing portions such as the characterizing portion 31AK to form a gaming machine. For example, when executing the pre-game suggesting performance, the during-game suggesting performance, and the during-the-big-hit suggesting performance shown in the characteristic portion 112IW, a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the pre-game suggesting performance, the during-the-game suggesting performance, and the during-the-big-hitting suggesting performance. Sometimes, in the same manner as the characterizing part 31AK, the title corresponding to the pre-game suggestive effect, the during-game suggestive effect, and the big-hit suggestive effect may be configured to be able to be notified.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 248F to Characteristic Portion 250F)
Next, the characteristic portion 248F to the characteristic portion 250F will be described. The characteristic part 248F relates to the continuation rate suggesting effect, the characteristic part 249F relates to the setting suggesting effect pattern A, and the characteristic part 250F relates to the setting suggesting effect pattern B, respectively.

(About specs)
FIG. 21-1 is a diagram for explaining specifications for each set value. As shown in FIG. 21-1, in setting 1, the probability of a big hit at the time of non-variability is 1/319, the probability of a big hit at the time of probability variation is 1/95, and the ST continuation rate is 65.29%. In setting 2, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability variation is 1/280, the jackpot probability at the time of probability variation is 1/75, and the ST continuation rate is 73.87%. In setting 3, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability variation is 1/250, the jackpot probability at the time of probability variation is 1/60, and the ST continuation rate is 81.37%. Here, the ST continuation rate indicates the probability that the ST state continues. The ST state means a state in which the variable probability state is controlled after the jackpot game state and the variable probability state continues until a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. In the characteristic portion 248F to the characteristic portion 250F, ST continues 100 times after the big hit game state. In addition, the continuation rate is the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the jackpot game state which is an advantageous state, the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the same game state (for example, variable probability), the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the high base state (for example, variable probability, It is a concept that includes the probability controlled in the order of short time and probability).

By setting the data shown in FIG. 21-1, in the case of setting 1, the jackpot probability at non-variable probability, the jackpot probability at probability variable, and the ST continuation rate are all the lowest among the set values. On the other hand, in the case of setting 3, the jackpot probability at non-variable probability, the jackpot probability at probability variable, and the ST continuation rate are all the highest among the set values. Therefore, the relationship of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3 is advantageous to the player. Note that the set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, for example, in stages 1 to 6, which are advantageous to the player.

(Regarding the flow of various effects from the characteristic part 248F to the characteristic part 250F)
FIG. 21-2 is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. FIG. 21-2(A) shows the flow of the continuation rate suggestion effect, which is the effect of the characteristic part 248F, and FIG. 21-2(B) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern A), which is the effect of the characteristic part 249F. 21-2(C) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern B), which is the effect of the characteristic part 250F.

First, the continuation rate suggestion effect, which is the effect of the characteristic portion 248F shown in FIG. 21-2(A), will be described. The continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect that suggests a different ST continuation rate for each set value. Note that since the continuation rate differs for each set value, suggesting the continuation rate is also suggesting the set value. As shown in FIG. 21-2(A), the continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect executed in the ending period after the jackpot game state. After the jackpot game state is over, information such as entering the ST and the number of winning balls is shown to the player as an image for a predetermined period of time. A continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed during the ending period. After that, the ST state continues for 100 variations as the ST period.

Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern A), which is the effect of the characteristic portion 249F shown in FIG. 21-2(B), will be described. The setting suggesting effect is a effect that suggests which one of a plurality of stages of set values is set. In the setting suggestion effect of pattern A, when the jackpot game state is controlled during the variable display of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the early number of ST periods of 100 times after the jackpot game state and the ending period are completed. A setting suggestion effect is executed during the round. Further, in the setting suggesting effect of pattern A, the setting suggesting effect is not executed when a big win is achieved between the variable displays of 21 to 100 rotations. In other words, in the setting suggestion effect of pattern A, when it is controlled to the jackpot game state at any number of times from the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST period that is advantageous for the player, at any of the 21st to 100th rotations. It can be said that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher (ratio of 100:0) than when the jackpot game state is controlled by the number of times.

Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern B), which is the effect of the characteristic portion 250F shown in FIG. 21-2(C), will be described. In pattern B, similarly to pattern A, the setting suggestion effect is executed. In the setting suggestive effect of pattern B, the first set suggestive effect period is the variable display period of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the earliest number of ST periods of 100 times after the end of the jackpot game state and the ending period. there is A setting suggestion performance is executed during a round when the variable display during the first setting suggestion performance period is controlled to a jackpot game state. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect of pattern B, the period of the variable display of 21 to 100 rotations in the ST period is the second setting suggestion effect period. A setting suggestion performance is executed during a round when the variable display during the second setting suggestion performance period is controlled to a jackpot game state. Here, between the first set suggestion performance period and the second set suggestion performance period, the performance mode of the set suggestion performance executed when the jackpot game state is controlled is different. Further, in the ST period which is advantageous for the player, when it is controlled to a big hit game state in the first set suggestion performance period of the 1st to 20th rotations, the jackpot game is played in the second set suggestion performance period of the 21st to 100th rotations. The execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when it is controlled by the state.

Here, the continuation rate of the ST state is constant in a gaming machine with no set value. Therefore, even if the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed in such a gaming machine, it lacks interest. However, as shown in FIG. 21-2 (A), since the continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state in the ST state is executed in the gaming machine with the set value, the setting It is possible to draw the player's attention to the suggestive performance, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

Also, the continuation rate suggesting effect is a effect that is executed during the ending period that takes a relatively long time. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention when the jackpot game state ends, and the game becomes more interesting.

Also, the setting suggestion effect of pattern A is executed during the round. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the round game and improve the interest in the game during the round game.

In addition, the setting suggestion effect of pattern B is also executed during the round. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the round game and improve the interest in the game during the round game.

(Regarding the characteristic portion 248F)
Next, the continuation rate suggestion effect, which is the effect of the characteristic part 248F, will be described in detail. FIG. 21-3 is a diagram showing a continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. The continuation rate suggestion effect determination table is a table used in the continuation rate suggestion effect process or the pending continuous effect process, which will be described later. Using the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table, it is determined whether the effect is to be executed and, if it is to be executed, which effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) is to be executed. A continuation rate suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 .

As shown in the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, the ratio of determination without effect is 88%, the ratio of character A is determined by 5%, the ratio of character B is determined by 4%, and character C is determined. 3%, and there is no percentage determined for character D (0%). In setting 2, the percentage determined without effect is 88%, the percentage determined as character A is 3%, the percentage determined as character B is 5%, the percentage determined as character C is 4%, and the percentage determined as character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the percentage determined without any effect is 87%, the percentage determined as character A is 3%, the percentage determined as character B is 4%, the percentage determined as character C is 5%, and the percentage determined as character D. is 1%.

Due to the setting of the data shown in FIG. 21-3, in the continuation rate suggestive effect processing, the ratio of selecting no effect is high, and the continuation rate suggestive effect is not easily executed. In addition, the ratio of the effects to be executed is "character A>character B>character C" for setting 1, "character B>character C>character A" for setting 2, and "character B>character C>character A" for setting 3. , "character C>character B>character A>character D". That is, since the appearance rate of the character differs depending on the set value, it is possible to suggest a different ST continuation rate for each set value from the aspect of the character. Also, since character D appears only in setting 3, which is the most advantageous, it is determined that setting 3, which is the highest setting when character D appears, has the lowest determination ratio. Any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined without any effect.

As shown in FIG. 21-3, characters A to C are modes that can be executed with any set value. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest a set value according to the aspects of these characters having different execution ratios, and the interest in the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-3, the effect mode of the continuation rate suggesting effect includes a character D that is determined to be set to setting 3 with a high continuation rate. According to this, when the character D whose execution rate is low appears, the high setting is determined, so that the set value can be favorably suggested, and the interest in the game is improved.

FIG. 21-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the continuation rate suggestion effect processing. The continuation rate suggestion effect process is a process executed during the ending effect process (S177).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit from the normal state (248FS001). Whether or not it is a so-called first hit, which is a jackpot from a normal state, is determined based on a command designating a game state. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit from the normal state (Y in 248FS001), the process ends. In other words, control is performed so that the continuation rate suggesting effect is not executed in the first hit. Note that the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed at the first hit. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no big hit from the normal state (N in 248FS001), it determines the effect content of the continuation rate suggesting effect by the continuation rate suggesting effect determination table according to the set value. (248FS002), move to 248FS003.

At 248FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the continuation rate suggesting effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the continuation rate suggesting effect (Y at 248FS003), it sets to execute the determined continuation rate suggesting effect (248FS004), and ends the process. As a result, the continuation rate suggesting effect is set to be executed during a predetermined period of the ending period. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the continuation rate suggesting effect (N in 248FS003), the process ends.

It should be noted that the continuation rate suggesting effect is not necessarily executed when a predetermined period of time has elapsed when execution has been determined, but may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, even if the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B operable by the player, and the continuation rate suggesting effect is not executed if the push button 31B is not operated during the operable period. good. In this way, the player's desire to operate can be improved. Further, when the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed using the operation means, a promotion image that encourages the operation of the operation means may be displayed, or the promotion image may not be displayed.

Further, although there were many cases where the continuation rate suggesting effect was not executed, the continuation rate suggesting effect by the characters A to D may be executed at a rate of 100%. Even in such a case, it is desirable that the appearance rate of character D for which setting 3 is determined be lower than the appearance rates of the other characters. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being revealed to the player immediately.

FIG. 21-5 is a diagram showing an example of a holding continuous effect determination table and a holding continuous effect effect determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. FIG. In the characteristic part 248F, a holding consecutive effect may be executed. The holding series performance refers to whether or not the holding storage information (holding information) related to the variable display includes holding storage information (holding storage information that will be a so-called holding series) that will be a big hit (whether it will be a holding series). When prefetching processing is performed and the holding memory information for a big win is included, a performance for suggesting that the holding memory information for a big win is included (holding series suggesting performance) is executed by a performance control CPU 120.例文帳に追加is. In the holding consecutive effect, an effect using a character similar to the aforementioned continuation rate suggesting effect is executed. Then, the current set value is suggested by the mode of the character executed in the holding continuous effect.

The holding continuous effect determination table of FIG. 21-5(A) is used for determining whether or not to execute the holding continuous effect when there is the holding storage information of the big win. As shown in FIG. 21-5(A), it is set such that the percentage of execution of the holding continuous effect is 70% and the percentage of non-executing the holding continuous effect is 30%. In addition, when there is the reservation storage information that becomes a big hit, the reservation consecutive effect may be executed at a rate of 100%.

21-5(B) shows an effect determination table for when there is a holding continuous effect, which effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) is to be executed when it is decided to execute the holding continuous effect. used to determine As shown in FIG. 21-5(B), in setting 1, the percentage determined to be character A is 30%, the percentage determined to be character B is 20%, the percentage determined to be character C is 10%, and the percentage determined to be character C is 10%. The ratio determined for D is set to be 40%. Also, in setting 2, the percentage determined to be character A is 10%, the percentage determined to be character B is 30%, the percentage determined to be character C is 20%, and the percentage determined to be character D is 40%. is set to be Further, in setting 3, the ratio of character A is determined to be 10%, the ratio of character B to be determined is 20%, the percentage of character C is determined to be 30%, and the percentage of character D is determined to be 40%. is set to be

By setting the data shown in FIG. 21-5(B), in the holding continuous effect process, when the holding continuous effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is the same as the character D is the highest, and its ratio is constant regardless of the set value. That is, the character D appearing only in setting 3 of the continuation rate suggesting effect does not suggest the set value in the holding continuous effect. However, since the character D appears only at a very low probability when the continuation rate suggesting performance is executed, the performance appears at a high rate when the holding consecutive performance is executed, so that the amusement of the game is improved. can be done. Further, when the character D does not become a holding group even though the character D has appeared, it can be said that the high setting is confirmed.

Focusing on characters other than character D, the ratios selected as the effects to be executed are "character A>character B>character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B>character C>character A" in the case of setting 2. , and in the case of setting 3, "character C>character B>character A". With such a setting, the setting value is suggested by executing the holding consecutive effect.

FIG. 21-6 is a flow chart showing an example of the holding continuous effect process. The pending continuous effect process is a process executed during the ending effect process (S177). First, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the inside of the pending memory buffer (248FS010), and determines whether or not there is a big hit pending memory (248FS011). When the performance control CPU 120 determines that there is a big hit pending memory (Y at 248FS011), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pending continuous performance from the pending continuous performance determination table (248FS012), and shifts to 248FS013. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no big hit pending memory (N in 248FS011), the process proceeds to 248FS015.

At 248FS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the holding continuous effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the pending continuous effect (Y at 248FS013), it determines the content of the effect from the effect determination table when the continuous continuous effect is present (248FS014), and shifts to 248FS016. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets to execute the determined content (248FS016), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the holding continuous effect (N in 248FS013), the process proceeds to 248FS015.

In 248FS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents of the effect from the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. Here, the continuation rate suggestive effect determination table shown in FIG. 21-3 is used even when there is no big hit pending memory and when the pending continuous effect is not executed. Thus, even in the case of a big win in which no holding consecutive performance is executed, the lottery for the continuation rate suggesting performance is executed every time, so that the interest in the big win can be improved. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets to execute the determined content (248FS016), and ends the process.

Note that the continuation rate suggestion effect processing and the continuation rate suggestion effect processing described above may be collectively executed within the same flow. In such a case, in the case of a big hit from the normal state, the holding consecutive effect may not be executed.

In addition, since the same character as the continuation rate suggesting effect appears in the holding consecutive effect, the interest in the game can be improved by combining the continuation rate suggesting effect and the holding consecutive effect. It should be noted that different characters may be displayed in the holding consecutive effect and the continuation rate suggesting effect.

(Regarding the setting suggestion effect executed in the characteristic portion 249F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the characteristic portion 249F will be described. Figure 21-7
[FIG. 11] is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 21-7 shows an example of a big hit within the 1st to 20th rotations of ST in the setting suggestion effect pattern A shown in FIG. 21-2(B). As shown in FIG. 21-7(A), the image display device 5 executes an effect indicating that a big win has been achieved. In addition, a remaining number display 249F001 indicating the number of remaining fluctuations is displayed on the upper right of the screen. The remaining count display is decremented by one each time the variable display is executed. FIG. 21-7(A) shows a case where a big win is achieved in the remaining 97 spins of the third spin.

Next, the setting suggestion effect of FIG. 21-7(B) is executed during the period during the big win round. In the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect using the push button 31B is executed as the setting suggestion effect for the number of times corresponding to the remaining number of times up to ST20. A setting suggestion remaining image 249F002 indicating the number of remaining setting suggestion effects is displayed on the right side of the screen. In addition, a button image 249F003 imitating the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the screen, and the number of remaining setting suggestion effects is indicated by characters "17 chances!" Thus, in the ST period, since the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect increases as soon as possible in the ST period, the setting suggestion is to win the jackpot early in the 1st to 20th rotations of the ST as a predetermined period. It is possible to increase the execution ratio of the production.

FIG. 21-7(C) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-7(C), when a pattern in which the setting suggesting effect is not executed is selected or when the push button 31B is not operated, the setting suggesting effect is not executed and nothing is displayed on the screen. is not displayed either. On the other hand, FIG. 21-7(D) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 21-7(D), when the pattern for executing the setting suggesting effect is selected and the player operates the push button 31B, the character image 249F004 is displayed on the screen as the setting suggesting effect. be.

A plurality of types of button images 249F003 shown in FIG. 21-7(B) may be provided. For example, a button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A may be provided so that when the stick controller 31A is operated, the character image 249F004 appears more often than when the push button 31B is operated. Further, when the button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the appearance rate of any one character image among the plurality of types of character images 249F004 may be increased. For example, when the button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the character D suggesting a high setting may appear at a high rate, or may always appear (the character D is confirmed). good too. Also, even if there is only one operation means, the appearance ratio of the character images may differ according to the change in the shape, color, etc. of the button image.

In addition, the character image 249F004 shown in FIG. 21-7(D) may appear twice or more because the setting suggestion effect by the button image 249F003 is executed multiple times. In such a case, when the character image 249F004 is displayed for the second and subsequent times, it may be displayed side by side with the character image 249F004 displayed by the previous operation. Alternatively, the previous display may be updated to display a new character image 249F004. Also, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased by changing the display mode of the previous character image 249F004 (for example, taking a pose with a high reliability of the setting suggestion effect, changing the color of the clothes (e.g., change to a color with a higher Also, the reliability may be displayed in percentage along with a plurality of character images 249F004, and an effect may be made such that the percentage display corresponding to the character image 249F004 corresponding to the actual set value increases. In this way, it is possible to improve the reliability of the setting suggestion effect in accordance with the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed.

FIG. 21-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table. The setting suggesting effect determination table indicates whether or not the setting suggesting effect is executed in the setting suggesting effect process in the case of a jackpot within 1 to 20 rotations in the ST period, and which effect (character A, character A, Table used to determine whether character B, character C or character D) is to be executed. A setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121 .

As shown in the setting-suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, 88% is determined without effect, 5% is determined as character A, 4% is determined as character B, and 4% is determined as character C. The determined percentage is 3%, and the character D has no determined percentage (0%). In setting 2, the percentage determined without effect is 88%, the percentage determined as character A is 3%, the percentage determined as character B is 5%, the percentage determined as character C is 4%, and the percentage determined as character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the percentage determined without any effect is 87%, the percentage determined as character A is 3%, the percentage determined as character B is 4%, the percentage determined as character C is 5%, and the percentage determined as character D. is 1%.

By setting the data shown in FIG. 21-8, in the setting suggestion effect processing, when the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start, the ratio of selecting no effect is high, and the setting suggestion effect is difficult to execute. It's becoming In addition, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of selection as the effect to be executed is "character A > character B > character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B >Character C>Character A", and in the case of setting 3, "Character C>Character B>Character A". That is, since the appearance rate of the character differs according to the set value, it is possible to suggest the set value from the character's mode. Also, since character D appears only in setting 3, which is the most advantageous, it is determined that setting 3, which is the highest setting when character D appears, has the lowest determination ratio. Any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined without any effect.

FIG. 21-9 is a flow chart showing an example of setting suggestion effect processing. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed during the big hit effect process (S176). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST (249FS001). The effect control CPU 120 confirms the number of times stored in the variation number counter for counting the number of times of variable display during the ST, thereby determining whether or not the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hit is a jackpot within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST (Y in 249FS001), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined according to the setting suggestion effect determination table corresponding to the set value. Determine (249FS002) and move to 249FS003. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST (N in 249FS001), the process ends.

At 249FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting suggesting effect (Y in 249FS003), it sets so as to execute the setting suggesting effect corresponding to the ST remaining number of times (249FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (N in 249FS003), the process ends.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21-9, when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, and when the big hit is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the setting suggestion production The execution ratio is different (the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the 21st to 100th times). In this way, in the ST state, when it is controlled to the big hit game state at any of the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, and at the time of any of the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the big hit is achieved. Since the execution ratio of the setting suggesting performance is different between when it is controlled to the game state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution timing of the performance suggesting the setting, and the interest in the game is improved.

In particular, when the jackpot is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST (in the 21st to 100th times Since the setting suggestion performance is not executed), by controlling to the big win game state at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the interest is improved by continuing the big win game state and attention is paid to the execution of the setting suggestion performance. be able to.

In addition, the 21st to 100th rotation from the start of ST is the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotation, so when it is controlled to the ST state, the jackpot game at the 1st to 20th rotation faster than the 21st to 100th rotation Even if it is controlled by the state, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that he/she has suffered a loss (for example, he/she cannot fully see the effect of watching only during the ST).

Also, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but excluding the 21st to 100th rotations. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot game state is controlled within the predetermined period. It should be noted that if the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST is a special period in which the setting suggestive effect may be executed when controlled to the jackpot game state, an effect may be executed. good. For example, during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST, the background may be changed, or a telop indicating a special period may be displayed.

Also, in the 21st to 100th rotations including the 1st to 20th rotations, the lottery for the setting suggestion effect is not executed by the same table, but a different table is used for each variable display or for multiple times. may be executed. In such a case, the earlier the number of times, the higher the ratio and reliability of execution of the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-8, when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the setting with higher reliability than when the big hit is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST Since the suggesting effect is executed (the setting suggesting effect is not executed in the 21st to 100th times), the reliability of the setting suggesting effect is high. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that the setting difference becomes more conspicuous, so that the player can easily guess which set value it is. In this way, attention can be drawn to the setting suggesting effect when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and the amusement of the game is improved.

(Regarding Modified Example of Characteristic Portion 249F)
FIG. 21-10 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table of a modification. FIG. 21-10(A) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1-20 rotations, and FIG. 21-10(B) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21-100 rotations. As shown in FIG. 21-10, in the modified example, different tables are used for ST1-20 rotations and ST21-100 rotations, but the setting suggestion effect is executed regardless of the number of fluctuations. Also, in the modified example, even when the jackpot is achieved in any number of STs, a setting suggesting effect in which some kind of character appears is executed. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. FIG.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST 1 to 20 rotations in FIG. or character D). In setting 1, the percentage determined to be character A is 50%, the percentage determined to be character B is 30%, the percentage determined to be character C is 20%, and the percentage determined to be character D is not (0%). be). In setting 2, the percentage determined to be character A is 20%, the percentage determined to be character B is 50%, the percentage determined to be character C is 30%, and the percentage determined to be character D is not (0%). be). In setting 3, the percentage determined to be character A is 20%, the percentage determined to be character B is 30%, the percentage determined to be character C is 40%, and the percentage determined to be character D is 10%.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations in FIG. 21-10 (B) indicates which setting suggestion effect (character A , Character B, Character C or Character D). In setting 1, the percentage determined to be character A is 40%, the percentage determined to be character B is 30%, the percentage determined to be character C is 30%, and the percentage determined to be character D is not (0%). be). In setting 2, the percentage determined to be character A is 30%, the percentage determined to be character B is 40%, the percentage determined to be character C is 30%, and the percentage determined to be character D is not (0%). be). In setting 3, the percentage determined to be character A is 30%, the percentage determined to be character B is 30%, the percentage determined to be character C is 35%, and the percentage determined to be character D is 5%.

By setting the data shown in FIGS. 21-10 (A) and (B), in the setting suggestion effect processing, when a big hit occurs from the start of the ST to the end of the ST, no effect is not selected. , one of the effects is always executed. The ratio selected as the effect to be executed is different between 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start and 21 to 100 rotations from the ST start. Within 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A > character B > character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B >Character C>Character A", and in the case of setting 3, "Character C>Character B>Character A>Character D". In addition, within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of the ST, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A> character B = character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character C" in the case of setting 2. Character B>Character A=Character C", and in the case of setting 3, "Character C>Character A=Character B>Character D".

With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value is character A in setting 1, character B , setting 3, the appearance rate of the character C is high. However, the appearance rate of the character with the highest appearance rate for each set value is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start than in the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the ST start. Also, if the character D appears regardless of the number of fluctuations, setting 3 is established. It should be noted that the contents of the effect to be executed may differ between the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST.

(Regarding the setting suggestion effect executed in the characteristic portion 250F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the characterizing portion 250F will be described. FIG. 21-11 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 21-11 shows an example of when a big hit occurs within the 1st to 20th rotations of ST and when a big hit occurs within the 21st to 100th rotations of ST in the setting suggestion effect pattern B shown in FIG. 21-2(C). ing. As shown in FIG. 21-11(A), which shows the case where the jackpot is hit within the 1st to 20th rotations of ST, the image display device 5 executes an effect indicating that the jackpot has been hit. In addition, a remaining number display 250F001 indicating the number of remaining fluctuations is displayed on the upper right of the screen. The remaining count display is decremented by one each time the variable display is executed. FIG. 21-11(A) shows a case where a big win is achieved in the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation after the start of the ST.

Next, the first setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11(B) is executed during the big win round. In the first setting suggesting effect, a darts effect is executed in which the arrow image 250F002 is directed toward the target image 250F004 on which "O" and "X" are drawn. When a big hit is achieved within the 1st to 20th rotations of ST, an effect is executed in which the arrow can be thrown four times at any rotation speed. "4 chances!" above the target image 250F004 is characters indicating that there is an effect in which the arrow can be thrown 4 times. When the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the arrow image 250F002 flies toward the target image 250F004.

FIG. 21-11(C) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(C), when the arrow image 250F002 hits the "x" of the target image 250F004, the "x" of the failure image 250F005 indicating that the setting suggestion effect has failed appears on the screen. displayed in the center. On the other hand, FIG. 21-11(D) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(D), when the arrow image 250F002 hits the "○" of the target image 250F004, the character D image 250F006, for example, is displayed from a plurality of characters assuming that the setting suggestion effect is successful. be.

As shown in FIG. 21-11(E), which shows the case where the jackpot is hit within the 100th spin from ST21, the image display device 5 executes an effect indicating that the jackpot has been hit. In addition, a remaining number display 250F001 indicating the number of remaining fluctuations is displayed on the upper right of the screen. The remaining count display is decremented by one each time the variable display is executed. FIG. 21-11(E) shows a case where a big win is achieved in the remaining 45 rotations of the 55th rotation after the start of the ST.

Next, the second setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11(F) is executed during the big win round. In the second setting suggestion effect, a bowling effect is executed in which the pin images 250F008 are knocked down by throwing the ball image 250F007 toward the six pin images 250F008. When a big hit is achieved within the ST21 to 100th rounds, a bowling performance is executed in which the ball can be thrown twice at any number of rounds. "Two chances!" above the pin image 250F008 is a character indicating that there is an effect in which the ball can be thrown twice. When the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the ball image 250F007 rolls toward the pin image 250F008.

FIG. 21-11(G) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(G), when the ball image 250F007 does not hit the pin image 250F008, or when the pin image 250F008 does not all fall down in one throw, it indicates that the setting suggestion effect has failed. "X" which is the failure image 250F005 is displayed in the center of the screen. On the other hand, FIG. 21-11(H) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11(H), when the ball image 250F007 hits the pin image 250F008 and all the pin images 250F008 fall down, it is determined that the setting suggesting effect is successful, and a plurality of characters, for example, the character C image 250F009. is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 21-11, when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, and when the big hit is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the production mode of the setting suggestion production is different. different. In this way, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different between when the jackpot game state is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state and when the jackpot game state is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution trigger of the effect suggesting the setting, and the interest in the game is improved.

FIG. 21-12 is a diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table. FIG. 21-12(A) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1-20 rotations, and FIG. 21-12(B) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21-100 rotations. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. FIG.

FIG. 21-12(A) shows setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1-20 spins. In the setting suggestion effect process, if the hit is a big hit within 1-20 spins from the start of ST, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, This is a table used for determining which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed when executed. In setting 1, the percentage determined without effect is 82%, the percentage determined as character A is 7%, the percentage determined as character B is 6%, the percentage determined as character C is 5%, and the percentage determined as character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 2, the percentage determined without effect is 82%, the percentage determined as character A is 5%, the percentage determined as character B is 7%, the percentage determined as character C is 6%, and the percentage determined as character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the percentage determined without any effect is 77%, the percentage determined as character A is 5%, the percentage determined as character B is 6%, the percentage determined as character C is 7%, and the percentage determined as character D is 5%.

FIG. 21-12 (B) ST21-100 rotation setting suggestive effect determination table shows whether or not setting suggestive effect is executed in the setting suggestive effect process, if the jackpot is within 21-100 spins from the start of the ST, This is a table used for determining which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed when executed. In setting 1, the percentage determined without any effect is 88%, the percentage determined as character A is 5%, the percentage determined as character B is 4%, the percentage determined as character C is 3%, and the percentage determined as character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 2, the percentage determined without effect is 88%, the percentage determined as character A is 3%, the percentage determined as character B is 5%, the percentage determined as character C is 4%, and the percentage determined as character D. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the percentage determined without effect is 86%, the percentage determined as character A is 3%, the percentage determined as character B is 4%, the percentage determined as character C is 5%, and the percentage determined as character D. is 2%.

By setting the data shown in FIGS. 21-12 (A) and (B), in the setting suggestion effect process, if the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST, regardless of the number of rotations from the start of the ST , the ratio of selecting no effect is high, making it difficult to execute the setting suggestion effect. In addition, when the effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A>character B>character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B>character C" in the case of setting 2. C>Character A", and in the case of setting 3, "Character C>Character B>Character A".

With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value is character A for setting 1 and character B , setting 3, the appearance rate of the character C is high. However, the appearance ratio is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the setting value for the character is higher in the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start than in the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the ST start. Character D
appears, setting 3 is established.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-12, when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST. is high. In this way, by controlling the jackpot at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, interest is improved by continuing the jackpot game state, and attention can be paid to the execution of the setting suggestion performance.

In addition, the 21st to 100th rotation from the start of ST is the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotation, so when it is controlled to the ST state, the jackpot game at the 1st to 20th rotation faster than the 21st to 100th rotation Even if it is controlled by the state, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that he/she has suffered a loss (for example, he/she cannot fully see the effect of watching only during the ST).

Also, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but excluding the 21st to 100th rotations. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot game state is controlled within the predetermined period. In the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST, an effect is executed indicating that this is a special period in which the rate of execution of the setting suggestion effect is higher than that of the 21st and subsequent rotations when the jackpot game state is controlled. You can do so. For example, during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST, the background may be changed, or a telop indicating a special period may be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21-12, when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the setting with higher reliability than when the big hit is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST Suggestion production is executed. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that the setting difference becomes more conspicuous, so that the player can easily guess which set value it is. In this way, attention can be drawn to the setting suggesting effect when the big hit is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and the amusement of the game is improved.

FIG. 21-13 is a flow chart showing an example of setting suggestion effect processing. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed during the big hit effect process (S176).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST (250FS001). The effect control CPU 120 confirms the number of times stored in the variation number counter for counting the number of times of variable display during the ST, thereby determining whether or not the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST (Y in 250FS001), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table for the ST 1 to 20 rotations. Determine (250FS002) and move to 250FS003. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 250FS005 when it determines that there is no big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of the ST (N at 250FS001).

At 250FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting suggesting effect (Y at 250FS003), it sets the darts effect to be performed four times as the setting suggesting effect (250FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (N in 250FS003), the process ends.

At 250FS005, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot is achieved within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of the ST. The effect control CPU 120 confirms the number of times stored in the variation number counter for counting the number of times of variable display during the ST, thereby determining whether or not the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of the ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of the ST (Y in 250FS005), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. Determine (250FS006) and move to 250FS007. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of the ST (N at 250FS005), the process ends.

At 250FS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting suggesting effect (Y at 250FS007), it sets the bowling effect to be performed twice as the setting suggesting effect (250FS008), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (N in 250FS007), the process ends.

It should be noted that the setting suggesting effect may be always executed when a big win is achieved during the ST. Even in such a case, the setting-suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate for a jackpot within 1 to 20 rotations from the ST start than for a jackpot within 21 to 100 rotations from the ST start. It is desirable to Also, the appearance rate of only the character with the highest appearance rate corresponding to the set value may differ depending on the number of rotations from the start of the ST.

(Regarding modified examples of characteristic parts)
Although the characteristic portions 248F to 250F have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention. Modifications of the characteristic portions 248F to 250F will be described below.

The continuation rate suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-2(A) may be executed at the start of the ST state, which is the start of the special state, and at the end of the ST state, which is the end of the special state. Specifically, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed at least either at the start of the ST period (ST 1st rotation) or at the end of the ST period (ST 100th rotation). In such a case, a variation pattern that is not selected in the ST2 to 99th rotations should be selected as the variation pattern. In particular, in the 100th spin, since a long variation pattern is selected to display the acquired balls, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed during the displayed balls display period. . In addition, as the continuation rate suggestive effect, the effect suggested by the color of the effect around the screen of the image display device 5, the effect suggested by the aspect of the character, the effect suggested by the display content of the characters, the effect suggested by the character aspect At least one of (for example, the color of the light guide plate that reflects the light incident from the side and emits it to the front side) may be performed.

Further, when the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed, it is not automatically executed on the pachinko game machine 1 side, but is executed by the player operating the operating means at a timing different from usual or by a different method. can be Specifically, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed when the back button operation is executed by long-pressing the button or inputting a command such as a cross key.

An effect control command specifying a display result is transmitted from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 side. Then, the above-described holding continuous effect may be executed based on the reception of the command. In such a case, if the effect control command specifying the display result is not normal due to some influence, the effect control CPU 120 limits the execution of the holding continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggesting effect. do it. In this way, it is possible to prevent suggesting incorrect information to the player. It is also possible to predetermine a restricted effect, such as not executing only the effect in which the character D whose high setting is determined appears.

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information about the set values as shown in step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS108 in FIG. 20-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 21-4, executes the continuation rate suggesting effect based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the set value command as the information on the set value is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 may limit the execution of the continuation rate suggestion effect of high continuation determination. In this way, it is possible to prevent suggesting an erroneous set value to the player without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggesting effect. Instead of limiting, a continuation rate suggesting effect that suggests low continuation may be executed.

The continuation rate suggesting effect and the pending continuous effect are not effects that simply make a character appear, but are effects in which the continuation rate or the like is indicated as a result of execution of some effect such as the above-described roulette effect or bowling effect. good too.

Regarding the continuation rate suggesting performance, the case where the continuation rate suggesting performance is executed when there is no big hit from the normal state has been explained. However, the continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed even when the jackpot is from the normal state. Also, in such a case, the holding consecutive effects may be executed at the same time, or the execution of the holding consecutive effects may be restricted (not executing the holding consecutive effects at the first hit, etc.).

The continuation rate suggesting effect may increase in reliability by continuously entering the ST state. By doing so, the game becomes more interesting when the ST state continues. Conversely, if the ST state ends immediately (for example, ends with one ST), the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed at the end of the ST. It should be executed. In this way, even if the ST state ends at an early stage, the set value is suggested, so when the possibility of high setting is suggested, the player can be encouraged to continue the game. , interest increases.

As shown in FIG. 21-9, the setting suggestion production, when controlled to be a big hit in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, has a higher execution ratio than when controlled to be a big hit in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST. was getting higher. However, when a big win is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution ratio of setting suggestion performance may be made higher than when the big win is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of the ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be set higher than when the number of times is the number of times immediately after the start of the ST. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the setting suggesting performance while giving a sense of security when the player is controlled to the ST state and is controlled to the jackpot game state at a number of times later than the number of times after the start of the ST state. .

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information about the set values as shown in step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS108 in FIG. 20-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 21-9 based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the set value command as the information on the set value is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 may execute a setting suggestion effect of low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent suggesting an erroneous setting value to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, without making a temporary decision (temporary setting) to execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting, only the high setting confirmation pattern is not executed, and the setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed. may be made. Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

As shown in FIG. 21-7, in the invention relating to the characteristic portion 249F, the description has been given of the case where the effect using the operating means for the remaining number of times up to the ST 20th rotation is executed. However, the performance using the operating means may not be executed. In addition, instead of drawing lots for each remaining number of times, a lottery may be executed for a plurality of times as one setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 21-12, the setting suggestion effect, when controlled to be a big hit in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, has a higher execution ratio than when controlled to be a big hit in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST. was getting higher. However, when a big win is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution ratio of setting suggestion performance may be made higher than when the big win is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of the ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be set higher than when the number of times is the number of times immediately after the start of the ST. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the setting suggesting performance while giving a sense of security when the player is controlled to the ST state and is controlled to the jackpot game state at a number of times later than the number of times after the start of the ST state. .

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information about the set values as shown in step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS108 in FIG. 20-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIGS. 21-13 based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the set value command as the information on the set value is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 may execute a setting suggestion effect of low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent suggesting an erroneous setting value to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, without making a temporary decision (temporary setting) to execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting, only the high setting confirmation pattern is not executed, and the setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed. may be made. Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

In the continuation rate suggesting effect of FIG. 21-3, the setting suggesting effect of FIG. 21-8, and the setting suggesting effect of FIG. However, a table for determining the presence/absence of the effect and a table for determining the character when the effect is executed may be provided separately.

The continuation rate suggesting effect and the setting suggesting effect may be executed not only when the big win is controlled, but also when the game is lost. Also, in such a case, various effects may be executed when the ST period ends without a big win being executed, or when such a state continues a plurality of times.

The round in which the setting-suggesting effect pattern A and the setting-suggesting effect pattern B are executed may be determined in advance. Also, the round to be executed may be determined by random lottery. Also, these effects may be executed during the ending period. Also, the timing of execution may differ according to the number of remaining STs.

It should be noted that the controls in the characteristic portions described above may be applied in combination with each other. As a result, it is possible to suitably execute an effect related to the setting suggestion.

(Description of the Invention Regarding Characteristic Portion 248F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 248F includes the following inventions related to the characteristic portion 248F described above. Conventionally, there has been a pachinko machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting change operation, and that can execute control of an advantageous state for the player based on the set set values. rice field. In such a pachinko game machine, giraffe, giraffe, and giraffe during the variable display of the identification information according to the set value before and after the change of the set value.
There is a gaming machine that displays either an elephant or a lion to suggest a set value (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902). In addition, there is a game machine that maintains a high probability state until variable display of identification information is executed a specific number of times (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044).

However, in the case where the game machine disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-218044 executes the effect suggesting the setting as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902, there is room for improvement in the effect suggesting the setting. In order to solve such problems, the characteristic portion 248F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process, etc.) that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) that have different advantages for the player; ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means (for example, ST state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) For example, with a CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate differs),
It is possible to execute a continuation rate suggestion effect to suggest to the player the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-2(A), a continuation rate suggestion effect can be executed). be).

According to such a configuration, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed to suggest to the player the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state in the special state. improves.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The continuation rate suggesting effect is an effect executed at the end of the advantageous state (for example, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed during the ending period).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the end of the advantageous state, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of types of presentation modes are provided for the continuation rate suggestive presentation, including presentation modes that can be executed with any set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-3, characters A to C are can be done even if

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably suggest the set value, and the interest in the game is improved.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above,
The plurality of types of continuation rate suggesting effects include an effect mode in which it is determined that a high continuation rate is set, which is highly advantageous for the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-3, a high continuation rate is Character D, which is determined to be set to setting 3, is included).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably suggest the set value, and the interest in the game is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
Reserving storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing information about variable display as reserved storage information;
a determination means (for example, S110 in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not to set the advantageous state based on the pending storage information;
a determination means (for example, S101 in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not the advantageous state is established prior to the determination by the determination means;
During the advantageous state, when the holding storage information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the holding storage means based on the determination result of the determining means, the control is performed to the advantageous state. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the holding continuous effect of FIG. 21-6) capable of executing the holding continuous effect suggesting
The holding continuous effect execution means can execute the holding continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. character).

According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved by combining the continuation rate suggesting effect and the holding continuous effect.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
Determination information output means (e.g., game control microcomputer 100 CPU103) capable of outputting determination information (e.g., effect control command specifying the display result) regarding the determination result of the determination means,
The holding consecutive effect execution means is
executing the holding continuous effect based on the determination information output from the determination information output means (for example, executing the holding continuous effect based on the effect control command designating the display result);
When the determination information output from the determination information output means is not normal, the execution of the holding continuous effect in the same effect mode as at least the continuation rate suggesting effect is restricted (for example, effect control specifying the display result If the command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 limits the execution of the holding continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggesting effect).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent incorrect information from being suggested to the player.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Furthermore, an operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player is provided,
The continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the operating means (for example, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the push button 31B being operated).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to operate.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information that can specify which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-13 step 112 IWS 108);
Based on the set value information output from the set value information output means, the continuation rate suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the continuation rate suggestion effect of FIG. 21-4) capable of executing the continuation rate suggestion effect ) and further comprising
The continuation rate suggesting effect execution means confirms that the predetermined continuation rate is set at least at a high advantage for the player when the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal. (For example, if the set value command is not normal, the performance control CPU 120 limits the execution of the continuation rate suggestive effect of high setting confirmation).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an erroneous set value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggestion effect.

(Description of the Invention Regarding Characteristic Portion 249F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 249F includes the following inventions related to the characteristic portion 249F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state for the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko game machine, one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information according to the set value before and after the change of the set value to suggest the set value. There was a gaming machine (see, for example, JP-A-2010-200902). In addition, there is a game machine that maintains a high probability state until variable display of identification information is executed a specific number of times (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044).

However, when executing an effect suggesting a setting as in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 on a game machine as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement with respect to the trigger for executing the effect suggesting the setting. rice field. In order to solve such problems, the characteristic portion 249F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process, etc.) that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) that have different advantages for the player; ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means (for example, ST state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) For example, with a CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate differs),
In the special state, when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the first time and when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the second time different from the first time, it is controlled to the advantageous state. The execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIG. The execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is different between when the jackpot is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times)).

According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs between when the first control in the special state is performed in the advantageous state and when the second time in the special state is controlled in the advantageous state, It is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution trigger of the performance suggesting the setting, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state is a state constituted by repeating a predetermined game a plurality of times (for example, a state of repeating a round game),
The setting suggesting effect is a effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggesting effect is executed during the round).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the predetermined game, and the interest in the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
When controlled to the advantageous state at the first time, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when controlled to the advantageous state at the second time (for example, in FIG. 21-9 As shown, when the jackpot is controlled in the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled in the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST (211th to 100th times In this case, the setting suggestion production is not executed)).

According to such a configuration, by controlling to be in an advantageous state at the first time, the continuous advantageous state improves the interest and draws attention to the execution of the setting suggesting effect.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The second number is the number after the first number (for example, the 21st to 100th rotations are the numbers after the 1st to 20th rotations).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that he or she has lost money even if the player is controlled to the advantageous state faster than the second time when the player is controlled to the special state.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first number of times is the number of times after the second number of times (for example, the first number of times is the number of times just before the end of the ST, and the second number of times is the number of times immediately after the start of the ST).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the execution of the setting suggesting performance while providing a sense of security when the control is performed to the advantageous state at a number of times later than the second time when the control is performed to the special state. .

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
In the special state, a predetermined period including the first rotation but excluding the second rotation is provided (for example, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST is the first rotation. 1st to 20th rotations are included, but 21st to 100th rotations are not included, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the setting suggesting effect will be executed when the control is effected in an advantageous state within the predetermined period.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information that can specify which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-13 step 112 IWS 108);
setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing of FIG. 21-9) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the set value information output from the set value information output means; further comprising
When the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets a predetermined set value that is less advantageous for the player among the set values of the plurality of stages. (For example, when the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes a setting suggestion effect of low setting).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an erroneous setting value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process, etc.) that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) that have different advantages for the player; ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means (for example, ST state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) For example, with a CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate differs),
In the special state, when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the first time, it is controlled to the advantageous state more than when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the second time different from the first time. The reliability of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. Since the setting suggesting performance is executed with higher reliability than when the jackpot is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggesting performance is not executed at the 21st to 100th times), the reliability of the setting suggesting performance is high).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the setting suggesting effect when the control is made to the advantageous state in the first time in the special state, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(Description of the Invention Regarding Characteristic Portion 250F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 250F includes the following inventions related to the characteristic portion 250F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state for the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko game machine, one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information according to the set value before and after the change of the set value to suggest the set value. There was a gaming machine (see, for example, JP-A-2010-200902). In addition, there is a game machine that maintains a high probability state until variable display of identification information is executed a specific number of times (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044).

However, when executing an effect suggesting a setting as in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 on a game machine as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement with respect to the trigger for executing the effect suggesting the setting. rice field. In order to solve such problems, the characteristic portion 250F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process, etc.) that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) that have different advantages for the player; ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means (for example, ST state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) For example, with a CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate differs),
In the special state, when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the first time and when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the second time different from the first time, it is controlled to the advantageous state. The effect mode of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIG. The effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different between when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation).

According to such a configuration, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect differs between when the first control in the special state is performed in the advantageous state and when the second time in the special state when the control is performed in the advantageous state. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the execution trigger of the performance suggesting the setting, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state is a state constituted by repeating a predetermined game a plurality of times (for example, a state of repeating a round game),
The setting suggesting effect is a effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggesting effect is executed during the round).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the predetermined game, and the interest in the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
When controlled to the advantageous state at the first time, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when controlled to the advantageous state at the second time (for example, in FIG. 21-12 As shown, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion performance is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST).

According to such a configuration, by controlling to be in an advantageous state at the first time, the continuous advantageous state improves the interest and draws attention to the execution of the setting suggesting effect.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The second number is the number after the first number (for example, the 21st to 100th rotations are the numbers after the 1st to 20th rotations).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that he or she has lost money even if the player is controlled to the advantageous state faster than the second time when the player is controlled to the special state.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first number of times is the number of times after the second number of times (for example, the first number of times is the number of times just before the end of the ST, and the second number of times is the number of times immediately after the start of the ST).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the execution of the setting suggesting performance while providing a sense of security when the control is performed to the advantageous state at a number of times later than the second time when the control is performed to the special state. .

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
In the special state, a predetermined period including the first rotation but excluding the second rotation is provided (for example, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of the ST is the first rotation. 1st to 20th rotations are included, but 21st to 100th rotations are not included, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the setting suggesting effect will be executed when the control is effected in an advantageous state within the predetermined period.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information that can specify which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-9, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 20-13 step 112 IWS 108);
setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing of FIGS. 21 to 13) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the set value information output from the set value information output means; further comprising
When the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets a predetermined set value that is less advantageous for the player among the set values of the plurality of stages. (For example, when the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes a setting suggestion effect of low setting).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an erroneous setting value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process, etc.) that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) that have different advantages for the player; ,
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means (for example, ST state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) For example, with a CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate differs),
In the special state, when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the first time, it is controlled to the advantageous state more than when it is controlled to the advantageous state for the second time different from the first time. The reliability of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. Since the setting suggestion performance is executed with higher reliability than when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation, the reliability of the setting suggestion performance is high).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the setting suggesting effect when the control is made to the advantageous state in the first time in the special state, thereby improving the interest of the game.

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 Characteristic Portion 109AK)
Next, the characterizing portion 109AK of this embodiment will be described. In the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. Although a plurality of types of display devices (display devices) such as the normal map holding display device 25C were provided in separate places, these display devices may be provided collectively. For example, the information display device 109AK001 as shown in FIG. Device (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, first reservation display device 25A, second reservation display device 25B, normal design display device 20, normal design reservation display device 25C) can be The information display device 109AK001 may be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position where the player can visually recognize from the front, lower left, lower right, etc. in the game area).

As shown in FIGS. 22-1A and 22-1B, the information display device 109AK001 has a plurality of display portions composed of lamps such as LEDs, and displays game-related information according to the lighting and extinguishing conditions of each display portion. do. Each display part of the information display device 109AK001 is the first special symbol display device 109AK4A, the second special symbol display device 109AK4B, the first reservation display device 109AK25A, the second reservation display device 109AK25B, the normal design display device 109AK20, and the general design The hold indicator is 109AK25C. In addition, the information display device 109AK001 includes a round number indicator 109AK011 indicating the total number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state, a time saving state indicator 109AK012 indicating the time saving state, and a variable probability state. It has a display part that serves as a probability changing state indicator 109AK013. Thus, the information display device 109AK001 is one module for displaying a plurality of types of game-related information. Each display part in the information display device 109AK001 is composed of, for example, the same LED. By doing so, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The first special symbol display device 109AK4A and the second special symbol display device 109AK4B are each composed of eight display parts (LED), and the combination of lighting and extinguishing of the eight display parts (lighting pattern) determines the display result (hit type) is displayed. It is arbitrary to assign any lighting pattern to the losing or winning type.

The first reservation display 109AK25A and the second reservation display 109AK25B are each composed of four display parts (LEDs), and display the number of first reservation storage and the number of second reservation storage according to the number of lights.

The normal symbol display device 109AK20 is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays the display result (type of win) according to the lighting pattern of the four display parts. It is arbitrary to assign any lighting pattern to the losing or winning type.

The normal map hold indicator 109AK25C is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays the number of normal map reserve memories by the number of lights.

The number-of-rounds display 109AK011 is composed of six display parts (LEDs), and displays the total number of rounds in the big-hit game state in the big-hit game state by the lighting pattern of the six display parts. It is arbitrary to assign which lighting pattern to which round number.

The time saving state indicator 109AK012 is configured by one display part (LED), and displays that it is in the time saving state by lighting. The variable probability state indicator 109AK013 is configured by one display part (LED), and displays the variable probability state by lighting.

The shape of the information display device 109AK001 and the number, shape, and arrangement of display parts may be arbitrary as long as various game-related information can be displayed. For example, the display portion of the information display device 109AK001 may be composed of 7-segment LEDs. Information other than the game-related information described above may be displayed on the information display device 109AK001, or part of the game-related information may not be displayed.

In this embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is activated, RAM clear processing is executed in which the range of clearing (initializing) the RAM 102 varies depending on the state (operation) at the time of activation. As shown in FIG. 22-2, when an initialization operation (the clear switch is turned on, the setting key 112IW051 is turned off and the power is turned on) at startup, all the contents stored in the RAM 102 are cleared. When a power failure recovery operation (power on with the clear switch and setting key 112IW051 turned off) is performed at startup, all of the contents stored in the RAM 102 are retained. When the setting change operation (clear switch and setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the power is turned on) is performed at the time of startup, among the storage contents of RAM 102, the information related to the special figure display result and the normal figure display result is retained, and other information is cleared. be done. A state in which a setting change operation is performed at startup and the setting value can be changed is also referred to as a change permission state. In addition, if the setting change operation is performed at startup, the information related to the display result is retained, but the information related to the game state and the reserved storage information are cleared. There is no difference in the degree of advantage for the player between and except for the set value. Thereby, a fair game can be provided. Although FIG. 22-2 shows a part of the information stored in the RAM 102, other information (various flags, determination results, etc.) may be changed if an initialization operation is performed at startup. is cleared and all information is retained when a power failure recovery operation is performed at startup. If a setting change operation is performed at startup, other information may be cleared, or arbitrary information may be retained.

22-3 to 22-6 are examples of the display operation of the information display device 109AK001 when the power is turned off while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is running and then turned on.

In FIG. 22-3 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation (power ON), the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays a losing symbol, and the first retention display device 109AK25A displays the first retention memory number. It is displayed that there are three. In addition, the normal pattern display device 109AK20 displays a normal pattern losing pattern, and the normal pattern reservation display device 109AK25C displays that the number of normal pattern reservation memory is one. And it is displayed that the game state is the time saving state by lighting the time saving state display 109AK012. Here, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, all the display portions of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off as shown in FIG. 22-3(B). After that, when a power failure recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the memory contents of the RAM 102 are held, and the control for displaying the game-related information is executed again based on the memory contents. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-3(C), the information display device 109AK001 is restored to the display state before the power was turned off.

In FIG. 22-4(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays a losing symbol, and the normal symbol display 109AK20 displays a normal symbol losing symbol. Here, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, all the display portions of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off as shown in FIG. 22-4(B). After that, when a power failure recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the memory contents of the RAM 102 are held, and the control for displaying the game-related information is executed again based on the memory contents. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-4(C), the information display device 109AK001 is restored to the display state before the power was turned off.

In FIG. 22-5(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays a losing symbol, and the first suspension display device 109AK25A has three first suspension memories. is displayed. In addition, the normal pattern display device 109AK20 displays a normal pattern losing pattern, and the normal pattern reservation display device 109AK25C displays that the number of normal pattern reservation memory is one. And it is displayed that the game state is the time saving state by lighting the time saving state display 109AK012. Here, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off as shown in FIG. 22-5(B). After that, when the initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the stored contents of the RAM 102 are erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-5(C), the information display device 109AK001 is in a completely extinguished state even after the power is turned on.

In FIG. 22-6(A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays a losing symbol, and the normal symbol display 109AK20 displays a normal missing symbol. Here, when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, all the display portions of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off as shown in FIG. 22-6(B). After that, when the setting is changed when the power is turned on, as shown in FIG. 22-6(C), all the display portions of the information display device 109AK001 are lit during the setting change (in the change permitted state). . When the change permission state ends, the information about the special figure display result and the normal figure display result among the storage contents of the RAM 102 is held, and the control for displaying the game related information is executed again based on the storage contents. . Then, as shown in FIG. 22-6 (D), the first special symbol display device 109AK4A displays the losing design, the normal design display 109AK20 displays the normal design losing design, and the display before the power is turned off. same as the state.

As shown in Figure 22-2, in this embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed at the time of power-on (startup), the information on the special figure display result and the normal figure display result is held. It has become. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22-6 (D), even if the setting is changed when the power is turned on, the display result is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A and the normal symbol display device 109AK20 in the same manner as before the power is turned off. can do. The display state of this information display device 109AK001 is the same as when the power failure recovery operation is executed, as shown in FIG. 22-4(C). Therefore, even if the player checks the information display device 109AK001 when the hall is opened, it becomes difficult to grasp whether the power failure restoration operation or the setting change operation has been executed. In addition, since it is not possible to know whether or not the setting has been changed by the display state of the information display device 109AK001 at the time of startup, if the setting of some of the game machines is changed, there is no need to initialize the rest of the game machines. It is possible to simplify the work for a person to activate a plurality of game machines.

In addition, it is preferable that the display of the image display device 5 at the time of activation be common regardless of the operation at the time of activation (for example, a screen indicating that the device has been activated). As a result, the display on the image display device 5 prevents the player from grasping which operation was performed at the time of activation. In addition, in order to enable confirmation by a hall worker or the like, the executed processing (initialization processing, recovery processing, setting change processing, etc.) may be displayed on the image display device 5 at startup.

It should be noted that, if the setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on (at the time of startup), the information other than the information related to the special figure display result and the general figure display result is cleared, so when the power is turned off, the first holding display 109AK25A, Even if the second hold indicator 109AK25B, normal figure hold indicator 109AK25C, round number indicator 109AK011, time saving state indicator 109AK012, probability variable state indicator 109AK013 are lit, information related to these displays is cleared when changing settings Therefore, after the setting change operation, these display portions are turned off.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 109AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate. For example, the configuration of at least some of features 248F-250F may be incorporated into this feature.

In the above-described embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed at power-on, the information display device 109AK001 is set to the all-off state after power-on. The special symbol display device 109AK4A (or the second special symbol display device 109AK4B) and the normal symbol display device 109AK20 may display the most frequently appearing symbol (for example, a lost symbol). By doing so, even during the initialization operation, the display of the information display device 109AK001 at startup is the same as during the power failure recovery operation and setting change operation (for example, FIG. 22-3 (C) and FIG. 22-6 ( D)) is possible, and the display can be substantially common regardless of which operation is performed at startup. As a result, even if the information display device 109AK001 is checked, it becomes more difficult to grasp which operation has been executed.

In the above embodiment, when the setting change operation is performed at the time of start-up, the information related to the special figure display result and the normal figure display result among the storage contents of the RAM 102 is retained, and the other information is cleared. , some of the other information may be retained. Alternatively, all information may be cleared. In this case, when the setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on, the first special symbol display device 109AK4A (or the second special symbol display device 109AK4B) and the normal symbol display device 109AK20 have the most frequent symbols (for example, lost symbols). may be displayed. By doing so, even if the same RAM clear processing as that during the initialization operation is executed during the setting change operation, the display of the information display device 109AK001 at startup will be the same as during the power failure recovery operation and the setting change operation ( For example, FIG. 22-3(C) or FIG. 22-6(D)) can be used, and a substantially common display can be provided regardless of which operation is performed at startup.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 109AK)
As a pachinko game machine in which setting values can be set, for example, one described in JP-A-2010-200902 has been proposed. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, stored contents other than set values are cleared when setting change processing is performed.
In such a game machine, there is room for improvement regarding the handling of information held when settings are changed.
The game machine related to the characteristic part 109AK has been made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and aims to provide a game machine that preferably retains information when settings are changed and makes it difficult to determine whether settings have been changed. and
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 109AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state, etc.) that is advantageous to a player by performing a game,
A setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process in step Sa13) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) that has different advantages for the player. )When,
setting control means (e.g., CPU 103 that executes steps Sa6 and Sa12) that can be controlled to a change permission state that allows the setting value to be changed by the setting means based on the setting change permission operation;
An information display means (for example, an information display device 109AK001) that displays a plurality of game-related information related to the game,
The information display means is
When a power failure recovery operation is performed, the control for displaying all the game-related information that was displayed before the power failure recovery operation is executed again (for example, FIGS. 22-3 and 22-4),
Control to display a part of the game-related information (of the information displayed before the change permission operation) after the change permission state is ended when the change permission state is controlled based on the setting change permission operation. (eg, FIG. 22-6).
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable display means for executing variable display is provided,
The game-related information may include at least information about the number of variable displays that have been reserved (for example, the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories).
According to such a configuration, important information regarding games can be displayed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
It is possible to execute initialization processing with a different initialization range of the storage area when the initialization operation is performed and when the change permission state is controlled based on the setting change permission operation (for example, FIG. 22- 2) You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute appropriate initialization processing according to the situation.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The game-related information displayed after the change permission state ends may include at least display results of special symbols and normal symbols.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The degree of advantage of the gaming machine is the same when the initialization operation is performed and when the setting change permission state is terminated (the information regarding the game state is cleared as shown in FIG. 22-2). may
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the initialization operation and the setting change.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
a game control means for controlling the progress of a game;
a display control means for executing display control of the display means based on information from the game control means;
The display control means may execute the same display control when the initialization operation is performed and when the change permission state is terminated.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 110AK)
Next, the characterizing portion 110AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 22-7 is a flow chart showing an example of the counting effect setting process related to the feature part 110AK. In the characteristic part 110AK, a counting effect can be executed in which a numerical value (for example, the numerical value of "3") is displayed on the image display device 5 and the numerical value is counted down. When it becomes "0"), a specific effect is executed to notify that the degree of expectation (reliability of big hit, etc.) of the variable display being executed is high. The counting effect setting process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the counting effect and the effect mode (count value) in the case of executing the counting effect. The counting effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 7, for example.

In the counting effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS001). In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the counting effect is determined based on the display result specified from the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 . Further, whether or not the counting effect is executed is determined at a different rate depending on which setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is set.

FIG. 22-8 shows the determination ratio of execution/non-execution of the counting effect in step 110AKS001. Figure 22-8 (A) is the determination ratio when the setting value is 3 (percentage of execution of the counting effect), and Figure 22-8 (B) is the determination ratio when the setting value is 2 (counting effect Execution ratio), and FIG. 22-8(C) shows the determination ratio (execution ratio of the counting effect) when the set value is 1.

As shown in FIG. 22-8, when the display result is a big hit, the counting effect is more likely to be executed than when the display result is a super reach loss or other (non-reach loss or normal reach loss). Also, when the display result is a super reach loss, the counting effect is more likely to be executed than in other cases (non-reach loss or normal reach loss). By doing so, when the counting performance is executed, the ratio of the big hit or the super ready-to-win is higher than when the counting performance is not executed, and the expectation of the player can be enhanced by the counting performance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22-8, in the characteristic portion 110AK, the execution ratio of the counting effect differs depending on the set value. Specifically, when the setting value 3 with the highest jackpot probability is set, the ratio of execution of the counting effect is the highest, and when the setting value is 1 with the lowest jackpot probability, the ratio of execution of the counting effect is the lowest. It's becoming Thus, the higher the set value, the easier it is determined to execute the counting effect. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a set value to the player according to the execution frequency of the counting effect. When it is suggested that the set value is high, the player can be encouraged to play for a long time, and the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. In FIG. 22-8, the execution ratio of the counting effect when the display result is a big hit is constant (50%) regardless of the set value, but the execution ratio of the counting effect may be changed according to the set value.

After determining whether or not to execute the counting effect at step 110AKS001, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002). When it is determined not to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002; No), the counting effect setting process is terminated.

If it is determined to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002; Yes), the final count value (how far to count down from the initial value "3") in the counting effect is determined (step 110AKS003). In this embodiment, the final count value in the counting effect is determined based on the display result specified from the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 . Also, the final count value in the counting effect is determined at a different rate depending on which setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is.

FIG. 22-9 shows the percentage determination of the final count value in step 110AKS003. The count effect of the count value "3" in FIG. 22-9 is, as shown in FIG. 22-10, a count effect in which the value "3" is displayed and the value is erased. The count effect of the count value "2" in Figure 22-9 is, as shown in Figure 22-10, a count in which the number "3" is displayed and then changed from "3" to "2" and then the number is erased. It is a performance. The count effect of the count value "1" in FIG. 22-9 is, as shown in FIG. , It is a counting effect in which the numerical value is erased. As shown in FIG. 22-10, the count effect of the count value "0" in FIG. After changing to , the numerical value is erased, and then a specific effect for notifying that the expectation is high is executed.

As shown in Fig. 22-9, when the displayed result is a big hit, the count value is likely to be determined to be "0", and when the displayed result is other (non-reach loss or normal reach loss), the count value It is designed not to be determined as "0". By doing so, the numerical value is counted down (counted) to "0" by the counting effect, and the probability of a big hit (jackpot reliability) when the specific effect is executed can be increased, and the specific effect is executed. Since it becomes super reach loss at least when it is done, the expectation of the player can be raised by the counting effect and the specific effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22-9, in the characteristic portion 110AK, the determination ratio of the final count value differs depending on the set value. Specifically, when the display result is Super Reach Loss, the higher the set value, the less likely it is determined to be a count value of "0", and the higher the set value, the more likely it is to be determined to be a large value. Also, when the display result is other, the higher the set value, the larger the value that is likely to be determined. That is, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the counting performance ends without execution of the specific performance, and the higher the probability that the counting performance ends at a stage (middle) when the countdown (counting) does not proceed. By doing so, although the counting effect is executed, the counting effect ends when the countdown (counting) does not progress, and the player is disappointed because the specific effect is not executed, and the set value is high. Since it can be suggested, the production effect of the counting production can be improved, and the amusement of the game can be improved. Also, when the set value is low, the countdown (counting) is likely to progress, and the count value becomes "0", making it easier to execute the specific effect. Therefore, when the set value is low, the player can expect that the numerical value will become the specific value and the specific effect will be executed, thereby improving the effect of the counting effect.

In addition, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22-9, when the count value ends with "3", the set value is 3, and when the count value ends with "2", the set value is 2. If the ratio is high and ends with a count value of "1", the ratio of the set value of 1 is high. Thus, ending with a count of "3" suggests a set value of 3, and ending with a count of "2" suggests a set value of 2, and a count of "1". , you can suggest that the set value is 1. In this way, the set value corresponding to the count value at the time when the counting effect ended in the middle is suggested, so it is possible to understand the suggested setting value when the counting effect ends in the middle. easier.

The determination ratios shown in FIGS. 22-8 and 22-9 are just an example. The higher the set value, the easier the counting effect is executed, and the higher the set value, the higher the count value is. In addition, the lower the set value, the easier the counting progresses and the easier it is for the count value to become "0", the execution ratio of the counting effect and the determination ratio of the count value may be arbitrary. In other words, the determination ratio may be arbitrary as long as the same effect as in the above embodiment can be achieved.

After determining the final count value in the counting effect at step 110AKS003, the effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 110AKS004), and the counting effect setting process is finished. The effect control pattern set at step 110AKS004 is read in the effect process during variable display at step S172 of FIG. 7, and the counting effect corresponding to the determination result is executed.

FIGS. 22-11 and 22-12 are examples of the effect operation when the counting effect is executed. FIG. 22-11(A) shows that the decoration design showing the number 7 is stopped in the "left" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 and is in the ready-to-win mode. ing. After that, when it develops into super reach, as shown in FIG. 22-11(B), an image indicating super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decoration pattern is reduced and displayed in the upper left part. .

Here, in the counting effect setting process, if it is determined to execute the counting effect with the final count value as "0", as shown in FIG. , the numerical value "3" is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the image display device 5, and the numerical value is changed from "3" to "2" as shown in FIGS. → "1" → "0" changes step by step. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-11(G), a specific effect is executed in which the numerical value is erased and a character image of "Heat" is displayed.

Next, another example of effect operation will be described. FIG. 22-12(A) shows that the decoration design showing the number 7 is stopped in the "left" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 and is in the ready-to-win state. ing. After that, when it develops into super reach, as shown in FIG. 22-12(B), an image indicating super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decoration pattern is reduced and displayed in the upper left part. .

Here, in the counting effect setting process, if it is determined to execute the counting effect with the final count value of "3", as shown in FIG. , the numerical value "3" is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the image display device 5. FIG. After that, the numerical value does not count down, and the numerical value is erased as shown in FIG. 22-12(D). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22-12(E), the decorative symbols of the losing combination are derived and displayed. In this way, when the numerical value of the counting effect ends at the stage of "3", the reliability of the big hit of the variable display is lowered, but the set value is suggested to be high, so the expectation of the player is maintained. can do.

In FIGS. 22-11 and 22-12, an example is shown in which the counting effect is executed after the reach is established, but the counting effect may be started before reaching the reach (before stopping the left and right symbols). .

(Modified example of characteristic portion 110AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate. For example, the configuration of at least some of features 248F-250F may be incorporated into this feature.

In the above embodiment, the initial value of the numerical value in the counting effect was "3" and the specific value was "0", but other numerical values may be used. For example, the initial value may be one of a plurality of types. By doing so, the more the initial value of the numerical value is closer to the specific value, the more the numerical value can be expected to become the specific value, thereby improving the entertainment of the performance. Also, the numerical value in the counting effect is not limited to counting down, and may be counting up. In this case, the specific effect may be executed when the counted up value reaches a specific value. Also, the numerical values to be counted do not necessarily have to be counted continuously.

There may be multiple types of count effects (color of numbers, counting speed, font of numbers, initial values of numbers, display positions of numbers, etc.). In addition, it is also possible to change the effect mode (such as the color of the numerical value) in the middle of the counting effect. Then, the ratio of the specific value, the reliability of the big hit, the ratio of the super reach, and the like may differ according to the production mode of the counting production. Also, the setting value may be suggested by the effect mode of the counting effect. For example, red and white may be provided as the colors of numerical values so that red is more likely to reach a specific value (more likely to be a big hit) than white. Also, red may have a higher accuracy of the setting value suggested when the counting effect ends in the middle than white. Also, a plurality of counting speeds may be provided, and the rate at which a specific value is reached (a big hit) may be varied according to the counting speed. Further, the accuracy of the setting value suggested when the counting effect ends in the middle may be different according to the counting speed. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the counting effect.

Alternatively, a counting performance may be executed in which counting is temporarily interrupted and then restarted. For example, if other effects (notice effect, ready-to-win effect, etc.) are executed during the execution of the counting effect, the counting effect (counting) is interrupted during the execution period of the other effect, and the other effect The counting effect (counting) may be restarted after the end.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the counting effect was the effect indicating the degree of expectation of the variable display (the variable notice notice effect), but it is the effect indicating the degree of expectation of the variable display before execution (forecast notice effect). good too. Also, the counting effect may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. The counting effect may be executed in the jackpot game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is the effect indicating that the reliability of the big hit is high (the effect suggesting that the big win will be achieved), but any effect that suggests the advantage to the player may be used. For example, an effect that suggests an advantageous jackpot type (an effect that suggests the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot and whether or not it is a variable probability jackpot), or that the game state is a variable probability state when the game state is not notified. It may be a production or the like that suggests. Further, when the counting effect is executed in the big win game state, the effect may be an effect suggesting the number of rounds of the big win or an effect indicating promotion to the variable probability big win. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state based on the entry of a game ball into a specific area in the big winning opening, the effect may be an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the specific area.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 110AK)
As a pachinko game machine in which setting values can be set, for example, one described in JP-A-2010-200902 has been proposed. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, an effect of suggesting setting values can be executed.
In such a game machine, there is room for improvement in the method of presentation.
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 110AK has been made in view of the above-described actual situation, and aims to provide a gaming machine that improves the performance and enhances the interest of the game.
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 110AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state, etc.) that is advantageous to a player by performing a game,
A setting means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process in step Sa13) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) that has different advantages for the player. )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, production control CPU 120 for executing counting production),
When the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, "0"), a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect for executing a specific effect) that can execute a specific effect (for example, FIG. 22-11 (G)) Control CPU 120) and
The numerical display means is
When the display of the numerical value ends after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11), and when the display of the numerical value ends before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12) and there is
The more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the percentage of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value in 110AKS003, the more the count value is "0"). are less likely to be determined by
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The more advantageous the set value is to the player, the easier it is for the numerical value display means to display the numerical value (for example, the higher the set value in 110AKS001, the more likely it is decided to execute the counting effect). You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When a numerical value is displayed by the numerical value display means, the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value at a stage where there is little change (for example, the set value at 110AKS003 is more likely to be determined as a higher count value).
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
There may be a plurality of display modes of numerical values by the numerical value display means.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
There may be a plurality of types of changing speeds of the numerical values displayed by the numerical value display means.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The numerical value display means may be capable of temporarily hiding the numerical value when changing and displaying the numerical value.
According to such a configuration, the amusement of the game is improved.

1 Pachinko game 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 winning opening, 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 Start switch, 23 Count switch, 30 Hitting 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 effect control CPU, 123 display control section.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player by performing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a display result of the variable display of the specific identification information,
a game control means for controlling a game;
production control means;
display means;
a setting means capable of controlling a setting permission state for setting a setting value;
a plurality of predetermined light emitting means controlled by the game control means and showing the display result of the variable display of the specific identification information according to the light emitting mode;
A special light emitting means controlled by the game control means and indicating by a light emitting mode that the game state is either a normal state or a special state more advantageous than the normal state,
The setting permission state is controllable at least after power failure recovery accompanied by an initialization operation,
The plurality of predetermined light emitting means are
When the power failure is restored without the initialization operation while the light emission mode indicates that the power is not controlled to the advantageous state, the light emission mode indicates that the power failure is not controlled to the advantageous state shown before the power failure is restored. becomes,
In the setting permission state, it becomes a light emission mode that is not used during normal games,
Even if after the setting permission state ends, the game state before the restoration of power failure accompanied by the initialization operation is controlled to either the normal state or the special state. , the plurality of predetermined light emitting means are in a light emitting mode indicating that it is not controlled to the advantageous state, and the special light emitting means is in a common light emitting mode when indicating that the game state is the normal state,
The game control means is
Determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the game medium enters the starting area,
perform a variable display of specific identification information,
Based on the result of the determination, any one of a first variation pattern, which is a variation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and a second variation pattern, which is a variation pattern not controlled to the advantageous state, is selected. decide and
When the first variation pattern is determined, a first command is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the second variation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means,
The production control means is
The variable display of the decoration identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed using the display means,
When receiving the first command, it is possible to notify that it is controlled to the advantageous state with a predetermined reach,
When receiving the second command, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state,
When the first command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed,
When the second command is received, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either a normal mode or a variation mode with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and the notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be performed. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the performance mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed,
When the first command is received, it is possible to display the decoration identification information in a reach mode during execution of the predetermined reach,
When the second command is received, it is possible to display the decoration identification information in a reach mode during execution of the predetermined reach,
When receiving the first command,
displaying a character display in a predetermined area of the display means for indicating that the control is in the advantageous state;
After that, the decoration identification information is displayed in an area including the predetermined area of the display means in a predetermined size larger than when displayed in the reach mode and in a mode indicating that it is controlled to the advantageous state. A game machine characterized by

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