JP7175813B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine of this kind generally known, a game can be played by shooting a game medium, and there is one that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player.

In such a gaming machine, when a game medium is detected to pass through a specific area, such as winning a prize in a general winning slot, an action effect is executed by a character image, and the display mode of the reserved memory changes. As described above, an effect in which the effect mode changes may be executed, and in addition to the effect, when a variable display game is executed, a cut is made in response to detection of the player's continuous hitting operation. In some cases, an effect in which the effect mode changes is executed, such as an in-notice effect is executed (Patent Document 1). The effect in response to the detection of the passage of the game medium in such a specific area and the effect in response to the detection of the action of the player are not particularly related to each other. I didn't.

JP 2017-148154 A (FIGS. 31, 35, etc.)

However, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when an effect is executed in which the effect mode changes in response to the detection of the passage of the game medium through the specific area, the game medium does not pass through the specific area. Since the situation may occur, there are cases where the presentation mode does not change so much, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game may be reduced by the presentation mode according to the game situation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest in games.

(A) A gaming machine in which a game can be played by shooting game media and which can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player,
a specific area into which game media can enter;
a motion detection means capable of detecting a motion by a player;
a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect capable of changing the effect mode;
a launch promotion effect executing means capable of executing a launch promotion effect for promoting the launch of game media;
The predetermined effect execution means is
Either a first condition that is established based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area or a second condition that is established based on the detection of the action of the player by the action detection means is established. Depending on what has been done, there are cases where the effect mode of the predetermined effect is changed and cases where the effect mode of the predetermined effect is not changed,
During execution of the predetermined effect, the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied at the same time,
When the first condition is satisfied, compared with the case when the second condition is satisfied, the ratio of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is high,
In the predetermined effect, a plurality of specific images corresponding to the reserved storage information related to variable display are displayed, and the specific image is displayed with a pattern selected for each of the specific images according to the number of times the first condition or the second condition is met. By changing the display mode for each image, the presentation mode is changed,
The launch promotion effect execution means includes:
As the launch promotion effects, a first launch promotion effect and a second launch promotion effect with lower visibility than the first launch promotion effect can be executed,
During execution of the predetermined effect, the execution of the first firing promotion effect is restricted.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that enables a game to be played by shooting game media (game balls, etc.) and is controllable to an advantageous state (or the like) that is advantageous to the player,
a specific area (gate 32, etc.) into which game media can enter ;
Action detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) capable of detecting actions by the player;
Predetermined effect execution means (effect control CPU 101, etc.) capable of executing a predetermined effect that can change the effect mode (color, etc.) ) and
The predetermined effect execution means is
A first condition (detection of a game ball entering the gate 32) that is established based on the entry of a game medium into the specific area, and a second condition that is established based on the detection of a player's action by the action detection means. It is possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect (183FS022 to 183FS025 in FIG. 20-4, etc.) according to the establishment of any one of the conditions (detection of operation of push button 120),
During execution of the predetermined effect, the first condition and the second condition can be established simultaneously (eg, button operation detection and gate entry detection can be established simultaneously at 183FS022 in FIG. 20-4).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The predetermined effect execution means can execute a predetermined change effect when changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect, and when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, It is possible to execute the common change effect (the description "similar effect execution during button operation effect and gate passage detection" described in FIGS. 20-2 (G) to (J), 183FS022 in FIG. 20-4 ~ 183FS025 etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity from occurring in the performance of the predetermined change effect when changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
a first path (left-handed first path 183F100, etc. in FIG. 1) and a second path (right-handed second path 183F200, etc. in FIG. 1) as movement paths of game media;
A launch promotion capable of executing a predetermined launch promotion effect (right-handed promotion effect in FIGS. 20-2(B) to (I)) for promoting the launch of the game medium to the second path when the predetermined effect is executed It further comprises production execution means (production control CPU 101 etc.),
The launch promotion effect execution means includes:
As the predetermined firing promotion effects, a first firing promotion effect (such as a large right-hand hitting promotion effect displaying a large right-hand hitting image 183F002 in FIGS. 20-2(B) and (C)), and a further effect than the first firing promotion effect. 20-2 (D) to (I), a small right-hand shot effect that displays a small right-hand shot image 183F004, etc.) can be executed.
During the execution of the predetermined effect, the execution of the first firing promotion effect is restricted (at least in the hold corresponding panel effect in the rush propriety effect as shown in Fig. 20-2 (D) to (I), a large right-hand hitting promotion performance is restricted, etc.).

It is possible to suppress useless shooting of game media to the second path according to an effect that promotes shooting of game media to the second path.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Reservation storage means (RAM 55, first reservation storage buffer, second reservation storage buffer, etc.) for storing information on variable display as reservation storage information;
It is possible to control a state in which game media can enter (open state, etc.) and a state in which game media cannot enter or is difficult to enter (closed state, etc.), and game media enter in a predetermined game state (small win game state, etc.) When the variable winning device (V determination winning device 87, etc.) is controlled to a possible state (S309 in FIG. 10, etc.),
Advantageous state control means (CPU 56, S306 in FIG. 10, etc.) capable of controlling the advantageous state in response to the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (V winning area 870, etc.) provided in the variable prize winning device;
A notification means (production control CPU 101, 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4) capable of informing whether or not the reservation storage information that can be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the reservation storage means. ,
The pending storage means can store a plurality of the pending storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number (4),
The notifying means makes the notification after the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number in the reserved storage means (after four pieces of the second reserved storage information are stored in the second reserved storage buffer). (183FS017A, 183FS018 to 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged in situations where there is no need to shoot game media.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Depending on whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, the rate at which the presentation mode changes in the predetermined presentation differs Example of a different production]).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the effect mode in the predetermined effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
A setting means (such as a CPU 56 that executes a setting value change process) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
It further includes a suggestive effect execution means (for example, the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 101, etc.) capable of executing the suggestive effect over a specific period,
The suggestive effect execution means continues to suggest the advantageous state control as an effect that can be executed after the specified timing after making the suggestion about the advantageous state control until a specific timing in the specific period. and a second suggestion effect in which the suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state is continuously performed and the suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means is performed (Fig. 20). -5 etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement in the game by enabling execution of either the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect after the specific timing.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A setting means (such as a CPU 56 that executes a setting value change process) that can be set to one of a plurality of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player;
It further includes a suggestive effect execution means (for example, the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 101, etc.) capable of executing the suggestive effect over a specific period,
The suggestion effect executing means provides a first suggestion effect in which the suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state is made until a specific timing in the specific period and then the suggestion ends, and the suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state after the specific timing. and the second suggestive effect of suggesting the setting of the setting means (FIG. 20-6, etc.).

According to such a configuration, by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion performance in which the suggestion is made until the specific timing and then ends, or the second suggestion performance in which the suggestion is made even after the specific timing, the amusement of the game can be improved. can be done.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration in the main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big-hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a variation|variation in the 1st, 2nd special design in a 1st time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart which shows special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control process processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure per determination table and a second special figure per determination table. FIG. 10 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of image display of rush yes/no effect. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, an example of a suspension corresponding panel effect selection table used for selecting a suspension corresponding panel effect. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a rush yes/no effect process for executing a rush yes/no effect; FIG. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the setting suggestion production|presentation using the ready-to-win pattern as a 1st example of setting suggestion production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an execution example of a notice effect that is a step-up notice as a second example of setting suggestion effect.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine, and may be other game machines such as a coin game machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. The pachinko game machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inner side of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and an openable and closable game frame. and a glass door frame 2 formed in a picture frame shape.

A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame. Below the hit ball supply tray 3, there are a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3. A batting operation handle (operation knob) 5 to be operated is provided. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 having a game area 7 in which hit game balls can flow down is detachably attached. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. - 特許庁In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball shooting device is driven by a shooting motor, and the force (shooting intensity) for hitting the game ball is adjusted according to the rotational operation position of the hitting ball operation handle 5 . Thereby, the player can aim at a desired place in the game area 7 and shoot the game ball.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect patterns as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. In the game area 7, the first path 183F100 of the flow-down paths through which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front. A second path 183F200 different from the first path 183F100 is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path 183F100 is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path 183F200 is called right hitting. The first path 183F100 is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball to the left side of the game area 7, so it may be called a left-handed path. In addition, the second path 183F200 is a path through which the game ball can flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area 7, so it may be called a right-handed path.

It should be noted that the first route 183F100 and the second route 183F200 may be composed of different routes, or may be a route that is partly shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like.

A game ball fired from a ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle 5 and hit into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an arrangement of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, guidance to the right game area becomes impossible or difficult. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which the game balls hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9 . The first start winning opening 13 is provided with a first starting winning opening switch 13a inside as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V determination winning device 87 are provided as structures into which game balls hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning hole 14 in which game balls can win. In addition, as a switch for detecting the game ball that has entered into each, the gate switch 32a inside the gate 32, the second start winning opening switch 14a inside the second starting winning opening 14, the V judgment winning device Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V device count switch 15a and a V device ejection switch 15b are provided. In the following, the game ball winning (entering) the first start winning opening 13 is called the first starting winning, and the game ball winning (entering) the second starting winning opening 14 is called the second starting winning.

The first starting winning port 13 is a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol) as variable display means (variable display means). It is a winning opening structure into which a starting winning ball) can enter (win a prize). The second starting winning port 14 is a starting winning device for starting variable display (variable display) of a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol) as variable display means (variable display means). It is a winning opening structure into which a starting winning ball) can enter (win a prize).

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which game balls can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, normal symbols are variably displayed. The normal pattern will be described later. In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the first starting prize winning port 13 of the prize winning port structure. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first start winning hole 13, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second starting prize winning port 14 and the gate 32 of the prize winning structure. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player should hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that the game ball hit to the right game area may enter the first start winning hole 13, but from the viewpoint of game performance, the possibility is that it is hit to the left game area. It is desirable to make the possibility of a game ball entering them extremely low. Conversely, it may be possible that the game ball hit to the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game performance, the possibility is limited to the right. It is desirable to make the possibility extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls hit into the game areas enter them.

The V judgment winning device 87 is a device for judging V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-judgment winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and a state in which a game ball passes through it can be visually recognized. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width that allows game balls to pass in the front-rear direction at the top, and walls are formed on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A part is provided, and a guide path along which game balls are guided is formed. In the central part of the guide, when a small hit is made, a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds × 10 times open period + 1 second closed period (interval period) × 9 times + 1 second end period) By repeating opening and closing, an operation opening is formed as an opening that allows a total of about 10 or more game balls to win within a predetermined period of time during which the opening is open. In the path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the game ball to be guided are provided on both sides of the wall portion in a manner that alternately protrudes, so that when hitting to the right A structure (hereinafter referred to as deceleration structure) is formed in which the game balls slowly flow through the passage above the operation opening of the upper portion of the V judgment winning device 87 .

In the small hit game state, the V judgment winning device 87 is operated for a relatively long period of time until it is detected that 10 game balls have entered the V judgment winning device 87, or until a predetermined period of time elapses. Opening control is executed. During such an opening control period, a round number suggesting effect shown in FIG. 20 and a continuous holding notification effect shown in FIG. certain renditions are feasible. In the V-judgment winning device 87 , the portion of the guideway where the operating opening is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873 . A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth over the operating port is provided at a position where the operating port can be opened and closed.

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

Inside the V judgment prize winning device 87 (actuation opening), a V prize winning region 870 as a specific region is located at the center of the bottom of the V judgment prize winning device 87 in the horizontal direction as a prize winning region in which a game ball entering from the operation opening can win. Further, an inclined path 871 is provided to guide all the game balls entered from the operation opening onto the V winning area 870 through an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening into which a game ball can enter, and can guide downward the gaming ball entering from the V winning opening.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-like opening/closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 between an open state and a closed state is provided. there is The opening/closing member is driven by a solenoid 24, and can move forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. When the V winning opening is opened by the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 can drop into the V winning area 870 . On the other hand, in the state where the V winning opening is closed by the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 870 passes over the opening/closing member and opens near the downstream side of the V winning area 870. , and can fall into a winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state. When the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and wins, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87 a provided in the V winning area 870 . In the small winning game state, when one game ball is detected by the V winning prize switch 87a, the opening/closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball guided onto the V winning prize area 870 after that is within the winning ball area. will enter the A game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V device count switch 15a provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one game ball entering the V determination prize winning device 87 is detected by the V winning prize switch 87a, and subsequent game balls are detected by the V device count switch 15a.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the V device count switch 15a reaches 10, the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 opened in the small winning game state is closed and the game balls enter. made impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to merge in the lower part, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is discharged into a predetermined area inside the game board 6. It is discharged to the discharge channel. The discharge passage is provided with a V device discharge switch capable of detecting discharged game balls, and all game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened, the game ball enters the V prize winning region 870 and is detected by the V winning prize switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. , the conditions for generating a big hit are established, and the game is controlled to a big-hit game state. Winning of a game ball to such a V winning area 870 is called V winning. In the pachinko game machine 1, during the period in which a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are produced on average without requiring any special operation. can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and furthermore, when a game ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, the game ball will surely (100%) enter the V winning area It is structurally designed to enter the 870. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a small hit occurs, right-hand hitting promotion notification is executed to instruct right-hand hitting so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V judgment winning device 87. be.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, except when the player does not shoot the game ball during the opening period of the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 and when the player hits to the left, it is possible to hit to the right. In this case, the game ball will surely (100%) enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit will occur.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a game ball deceleration structure is shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operation opening that allows the game ball to fall is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 87, and during the period of the small winning game state In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration may be used in which the operation opening is opened 10 times.

A part of the front side of the V judgment winning device 87 is provided with a V lamp 875 which is a luminous body composed of an LED configured in the shape of the letter "V". The V lamp 875 basically emits white light when a V winning occurs in the small winning game state. The V lamp 875, for example, can basically emit white light, but can change its emission color to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the game situation, such as when informing a player on hold. is. It should be noted that the V lamp 875 may be provided on the front surface or inside the V judgment winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Also, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from the V judgment winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V judgment winning device 87, etc.).

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes between a state (open state) that is advantageous to a player who can enter a game ball and a state (closed state) that is disadvantageous to a player who cannot enter a game ball. Equipped with a tulip-shaped opening wing (a pair of left and right) at the entrance, and a stopper member that restricts the entry of game balls when the opening wing is closed is provided above the opening wing. It is This opening winglet is driven by a solenoid 16 . The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening for a certain period of time (for example, one second) when the display result of the normal symbol is a win. In addition, in the state in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state, it is difficult to win a prize, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first start prize-winning port 13 and the second start prize-winning port 14 may be collectively referred to as a start prize-winning port or a start port.

In the right game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87 . Therefore, when aiming to make the game ball enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V judgment winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area will enter them.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as effects corresponding to variable display of special symbols is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display that variably displays the first special symbol as variable display means that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. A device 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). In the display screen of the production display device 9, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special design or the second special design, various images such as the variable display of the production design as a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified are displayed. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a pattern display area (symbol display area) that variably displays three decorative (effect) patterns (also called decorative patterns) of "left", "middle", and "right". is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The performance display device 9 is controlled by a performance control microcomputer mounted on the performance control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a,
Effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and when the second special symbol display device 8b is executing the variation display of the second special symbol, the effect display device 9 is accompanied by the variation display. If the effect display is executed with , it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols, and the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are collectively referred to as the special symbol display device (variation display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, but the game machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. When only one special symbol display device is provided, only one start winning opening may be provided. In addition, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plurality) start winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is displayed even when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. A variable display may be controlled. In addition, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start winning). (such as switching the special symbol display) may be controlled.

A jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the game area 7 . In the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. In addition, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 has a jackpot with a front surface covered with a rectangular door, and when a jackpot occurs, the door is tilted forward about the base by a solenoid 21 to reveal the jackpot. (opens mouth). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. To the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a winning route is set by a game nail or other structures so that the game ball can enter the big winning hole only when the game ball is hit in the right game area. Limited. It should be noted that even if the game ball is struck in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win the big prize opening.

When a game ball wins in any one of the first start prize winning port 13, the second start prize winning port 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V judgment prize winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls is determined accordingly. is paid out. Note that prize balls may be paid out even when game balls pass through the gate 32 . In addition, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be configured such that no prize balls are paid out even if a game ball wins.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 through which hit balls that do not win a prize are taken. In addition, four speakers 27 for uttering effect sounds and voices as predetermined audio outputs are provided in the upper left and right parts and the lower left and right parts outside the game area 7 . A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7 .

A big hit is obtained when a big win pattern (big win display result) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 8a, and when a big win pattern (big win display result) is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display device 8b. occurs in When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning hole 13, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display 8a. When a big win is determined by a lottery based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting prize opening 14, a big win pattern is derived and displayed on the second special pattern display 8b.

A big hit is also generated when a game ball entered while the operation opening of the V judgment prize device 87 is open due to the small win game state entering the V prize area 870. - 特許庁Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, this is referred to as V winning. A small win is a win in which the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value, and a big win can occur on the condition of V winning. In the V judgment winning device 87, a game state in which the operation opening is opened is called a "small hit game state". Then, in the small win game state, a big win generated based on the fact that the game ball wins V is called a "big win via a small win". On the other hand, the big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is defined as "big hit by special symbols" or "direct big win". called.

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a given value, and repeated continuous control for repeating the open state and the closed state of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 for a predetermined number of times is performed. In the repeat continuation control, the state in which the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is open (the big winning opening is open) is called a round. Repeat continuation control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined open state termination condition (e.g., a predetermined period of time (e.g., 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (e.g., 10 The closed state is established in response to the establishment of the opening end condition that the winning ball of 1) has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is established, the continuation right is generated, and the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of openings in the jackpot game state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition (first execution condition) or the second starting condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variable display, is established (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area, the start condition of the fluctuation display (for example, the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol The display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed) is established, and when the fluctuation display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop pattern) is derived and displayed. do. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes the game ball entering (winning) the winning opening. is. Further, deriving and displaying the display result means finally stopping display (determined display) of the pattern (an example of the identification information).

In addition, regarding the variable display in which the start condition has not been established even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within the range of the predetermined upper limit number Storing information about a variable display for which the start condition has not yet been met is called pending storage. The term "reserved storage" is also used to indicate (specify) information that has been retained. A pending memory is also called a starting memory or a starting winning memory.

As for the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 13 . As for the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 . When a big win occurs in a state where such a first reserve memory or a second reserve memory exists, the reserve memory that existed before the occurrence of the big win is maintained as it is, and a variable display is performed after the end of the jackpot game state. used for

When the second start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, even if there is a pending memory of the first start winning, the variable display of the second special pattern based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed. be done. Thus, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second second display consisting of one display that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved memories. A special symbol reservation memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol reservation memory display 18b lights up the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b every time there is an effective start winning prize, and every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, The second special symbol reservation memory display 18b is extinguished.

Further above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, a first special symbol reserved memory display consisting of four displays for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved memories. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol holding storage display 18a increases the number of indicators that light up each time there is an effective start winning prize. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lights on the display is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display device 10 for variably displaying identifiable normal symbols. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is implemented by a simple and small display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9. Also, the small display is formed in a rectangular shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stopped symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), a win occurs, and the variable winning ball device 15 is kept from a closed state, which is disadvantageous to the player, only for a predetermined period of time. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a normal symbol holding memory display 41 having a display portion by four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32.例文帳に追加Each time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol reservation memory display 41 increases the lighting LED by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be gripped by the player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, back, left, and right). The stick controller 122 is operated by a predetermined instruction operation such as pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, the index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with the operating hand (for example, the left hand). Trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and inside the operation rod of stick controller 122 is a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push or pull operation on trigger button 125. is built-in. A tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the bottom plate of the stick controller 122 or the like. The stick controller 122 also incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122 .

A member forming the batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 is, for example, at a predetermined position (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body, and the player presses down a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so as to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the main body of the top plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed, or the like, for detecting the operation of the push button 120 by the player.

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots the game balls so as to selectively use "left shot" aiming at the left game area and "right shot" aiming at the right game area. A game state and a performance state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts playing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player takes a seat in the pachinko game machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins the first start winning hole 13 by striking to the left. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and if the display result is a big win (a big win by the special symbol), the left-handed hitting is switched to the right-handed hitting, and the game is played aiming at the released big-hit variable winning ball device 20.例文帳に追加. After the jackpot game state is over, right-handed promotion notification is given on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a message such as “Aim right” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 .

During the jackpot game state, the player aims at the opened jackpot variable winning ball device 20 by striking to the right. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the jackpot game state is over, the game is continued by hitting to the right when the later-described time-saving state is reached. After the jackpot game is finished, if the time saving state is established, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the performance display device 9. - 特許庁In addition, during the time saving state, right hitting promotion information is also performed. If the time-saving state does not occur after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-hand hit is switched to the left-hand hit by the end of the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state, and the game ball wins the first start prize-winning port 13.例文帳に追加Play as you would. In addition, when the time-saving state does not occur, left-handed promotion notification (also called left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to prompt the player to return to left-handed and play the game. may

During the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning hole 14 by striking to the right. When the game ball enters the second starting prize-winning port 14 and the display result is a big win (a big win by a special symbol), the game is played aiming at the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 while striking to the right. In addition, when the game ball enters the second start winning hole 14 and the display result becomes a small win display result, the operation hole of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened in the small win game state, so V A game is played aiming at the judgment winning device 87.例文帳に追加At the start of the small winning game state, a small winning start notification for notifying the start of the small winning game state is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.例文帳に追加In addition, when controlled to the small hit game state, a small win executed before the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit as described later according to the specific timing (according to the game situation) At the start timing of the winning display or at a predetermined timing before the execution of the small winning display, the right-handed promotion notification is also performed.

When the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operation opening into the V judgment prize winning device 87, enters the V prize winning area 870 and is detected, When a V prize is generated, a big win is generated via a small win. When the V prize is generated, the V prize notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has been generated. Further, when the small winning game state ends, a small winning end notification for notifying that the small winning game state has ended is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.例文帳に追加After the end of the small winning, a big winning game state is entered and the big winning variable winning ball device 20 is released, so that the player plays the game aiming at the big winning variable winning ball device 20 while striking to the right.

Also, when a game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 87 in the small hit game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area (not shown) other than the V winning area 870 does not generate a jackpot. In this way, when the V prize is not generated during the small winning game state, a V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the performance display device 9 to inform that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small winning game state, a small winning end notification for notifying that the small winning game state has ended is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.例文帳に追加After the end of the small winning game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while striking to the right. When the time-saving state ends, the game is played so that the game ball wins in the first start prize-winning opening 13 by switching from right-hand hitting to left-hand hitting. At the end of the time-saving state, a time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving is finished on the screen of the performance display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. The winning type table shows, for each winning type, conditions for occurrence of a big win, a control state (game state) after a big win, the number of openings (number of rounds) in a big win, and the opening time of each round in a big win. In this embodiment, as the jackpot types, the pattern 15R short time big hit, the pattern 4R short time big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R short time big hit, the small hit 9 (8) R short time big hit, and the small hit via 5 ( 4) R time reduction jackpot is provided. The parenthesis of the big hit via the small hit shows the number of times the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened.

A small hit occurs when a game ball enters a second start winning hole 14 provided in a variable winning ball device 15 and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. Determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is to be a small winning symbol is made in advance by a random number lottery (small winning determination of special symbols). When a small win occurs, a small win game state is entered, and the operation port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern of 10 opening times and 0.1 second opening time. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) is the same as before the small hit. In the small win, a prize ball is paid out to the game ball that has won the V prize area 870 in the V judgment prize winning device 87 during the small win game state. During the small winning game state, it is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated, and it is set that about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning balls.

When the operation port of the V determination prize winning device 87 is open, the game ball is entered into the operation port, and the game ball enters the V prize area 870 inside the V determination prize winning device 87 (V winning), a big hit occurs. do. A big win via such a small win is called a big win via a small win as described above. Jackpots via small hits include 16 (15) R-time short jackpots via small hits, 9 (8) R-time short jackpots via small hits, and 5 (4) R-short time jackpots via small hits with different numbers of rounds in the jackpot. be A small hit that is linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot is called a first small win. 9 (8) The small hit that is linked to be the R time-saving jackpot is called the second small hit. 5 (4) The small hit that is linked to be the R time-saving jackpot is called the third small win.

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

In this way, the big wins are the symbol big win directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the V winning via the small winning based on the variable display of the second special symbol. It includes a big hit via a small hit. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends, and is called a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in this embodiment also includes the opening of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 .

Here, the time-saving state will be explained. The time saving state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous for the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened from the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of special symbols and performance symbols is shortened, so that when the time-saving state is reached, effective starting winnings are more likely to occur, and the possibility of a jackpot game being performed. increase.

In the time-saving state, by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to facilitate winning of the variable winning ball device 15 ( It is controlled to a high base state with high penetration, high frequency).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with winning to the number of shot balls. A "high base state" is a state in which active control is performed to increase this ratio. On the other hand, the state in which such control is not performed is the "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control that increases the occurrence of starting prizes that trigger the start of fluctuation of special symbols. For this reason, in the present embodiment, by increasing the frequency and number of openings of the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip), or by lengthening the opening time of one time, the variable winning ball device can be operated. It can be realized as a control for facilitating prize winning. Such control is also called "electric chew support control". In other words, the high base state means that by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15, which triggers the variation of the special symbols, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 is increased and variable. This is a control state in which winning to the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency). "Electric chewing support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "electric sapo", and the abbreviation "electric sapo" may be used in this embodiment as well.

Furthermore, high base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. As a high base control (Electronic support control), the control to derive and display the display result early by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) (normal pattern shortening control), control to increase the probability that the stop pattern of the normal pattern becomes a winning pattern (normal pattern probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control for increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, compared to when the control is not performed, the variable winning ball device, which triggers the variation of the special symbols, is in an open state at a higher ratio of time, so that the game balls are started. It becomes easy to win a prize (the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 becomes easy to be established).

Also, the pattern 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening is opened four times (4R). In the 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, after the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big prize opening is opened 15 times (15R) under the condition of V winning. The prize winning device is opened for 16 rounds, but the number of openings of the big prize opening is actually 15 times, and the player can win the same big hit as the pattern 15R short time jackpot with regard to opening the big prize opening. I feel categorical. 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot via small jackpot is a jackpot in which the big jackpot is opened 8 times (8R) under the condition of V prize after the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times). is. In the 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, after the V judgment prize winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big prize opening is opened 4 times (4R) under the condition of V winning. The prize winning device is opened for 5 rounds, but the number of times the big prize opening is actually opened is 4, and the player can get the same big hit as the pattern 4R short time jackpot with regard to the opening of the big prize opening. I feel categorical.

The time-saving state after the symbol 4R time-saving big hit is the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1, and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times. Two end states are set for . The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is 1 is considered that the game ball entering the V judgment winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. is set as In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the termination condition that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol is 1 time, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed, at a rate of about 1/7, there is a possibility of generating a big hit via a small hit. is a certain number of times.

The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is once is set for the following reasons. In the case of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, basically, the time-saving state (including electric power supply state) is continued until the variable display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to variably display the second special symbol, It is necessary to make the game ball enter the gate 32 by striking to the right to open the variable winning ball device 15, and to make the game ball win the variable winning ball device 15 in that state, such a variable winning ball device 15.例文帳に追加It takes a long time to win the game ball, and the first special symbol that has been reserved and stored may be variably displayed first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is five times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the reserved memory based on the first start winning, which can be stored up to four before the game state, one of the second special symbols which is likely to be determined as a big win advantageous to the player. This is a condition for ensuring that the variable display for batches can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the reserved memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that in the time saving state, it is likely to be determined to be an advantageous big hit for the player. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After the big hit other than the 4R time-saving big hit, the end condition is that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is seven times, and the end condition is that the total number of times the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed is 11 times. Two end states are set for . Such a number of 7 times of the end condition of the time-saving state is set in consideration of the fact that game balls entering the V judgment winning device 87 enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is 7 times, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, compared to the symbol 4R short time big hit, there is a possibility of generating a big hit via a small hit. is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the occurrence of the big win via the small win, and the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big win via the small win can be enhanced.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the fluctuation display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. Even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the reserved memory based on the first start prize which can be stored up to four before the game state, 7 of the second special symbol which is likely to be determined as a big win advantageous to the player. This is to ensure that the variable display of the variable number of times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the reserved memory based on the first start prize is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine a big win advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first start winning port 13 is provided so that the winning is possible from the first path 183F100. , the second path 183F200 is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting winnings. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, since the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 to be opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second path 183F200, it is better for the game ball to flow down the second path 183F200. This is advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit, rather than the game ball flowing down one path 183F100. In addition, in a specific state such as a small winning game state, since the V judgment winning device 87 to be opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second path 183F200, it is better for the game ball to flow down the second path 183F200. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of the occurrence of a big hit than when the game ball flows down one path 183F100.

It should be noted that the comparison of advantages is not limited to this. 183F100 and second path 183F200 are provided, and in the low base state as the normal state, the first path 183F100 is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second path 183F200, high base state, jackpot game state , and in other states such as a small winning game state, the second route 183F200 is easier to win in the variable winning port than the first route 183F100. A configuration may be employed in which it is advantageous for the player to have the game media flow down the first path 183F100, and in other game states it is advantageous to the player to have the game media flow down the second path 183F200.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the performance control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), etc., a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I/O port section. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further incorporates a random number circuit 503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by hardware circuits).

Also, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, partly or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In addition, since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the main board 31 .

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a judgment random number for judging whether or not to give a small hit according to the display result of the variable display of special symbols. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates at random timing. Based on the fact that the time of starting winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generating function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random number. The game control microcomputer 560 also has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 .

In addition, detection signals from each of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V device count switch 15a, and the V device ejection switch 15b are used for game control. An input driver circuit 58 for the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 . In addition, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V judgment winning device 87 (movable part 872), and a V winning judgment winning device 87 ( The solenoid 22 for opening and closing the area 870 movable part 87), the solenoid 24 for opening and closing the V winning area 870 (opening and closing member), and the output circuit 59 driven according to the command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. It is The payout control board 37 controls the payout of paid balls by controlling the ball payout device 97 .

In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display device 8a that variably displays special symbols, a second special symbol display device 8b, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol reservation memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 is performed.

The production control board 80 is equipped with a production control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I/O port section 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs, data, and the like for effect control such as display control. A RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100 . The VDP 109 performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 .

The performance control microcomputer 100 receives a performance control command from the game control microcomputer 560 through the relay board 77 that allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main substrate 31 to the direction of the performance control board 80. In addition to performing variable display control of the effect display device 9, through the lamp driver board 35, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the V lamp 875, and voice output board Various effect control such as control of sound output from the speaker 27 via 70 is performed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation act on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I/O port section 105. input. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 via the I/O port section 105 as an information signal indicating that the player's operation act on the push button 120 has been detected. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation act on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I/O port section 105. to enter. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I/O port section 105 .

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, update range, usage, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

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

In this embodiment, the big hits in the specific game state are a symbol 15R short time big hit, a symbol 4R short time big hit, a small win via a 16 (15) R short time big hit, a small win via a 9 (8) R short time big hit, and a small hit. A plurality of types of Via 5 (4) R time-saving jackpots are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the random number for judging the hit (random R), or when it is determined to be a small hit, based on the value of the random number for judging the big hit type (random 1) Then, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big win via a small win, the decided big win becomes invalid unless a V winning occurs. Furthermore, when the type of the big win is determined, the design of the big win is also determined simultaneously based on the value of the random number (random 1) for judging the type of the big win. Therefore, the random number 1 is also the random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Also, when it is determined to be the type of the small hit, the design of the small hit is determined at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a small winning symbol determination random number.

In addition, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2), and uses the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3), any included in the determined variation pattern type Determine the variation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, a variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

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

Such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different when the display result is out, when it is in the time saving state and when it is not in the time saving state, so that the time saving state When , the fluctuation time is shortened compared to when it is not in the time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when it is not in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when it is not short-time, or the most fluctuation among the fluctuation pattern types The rate of selecting the fluctuation pattern type with the shortest time is high, and even when the reach type is selected, it is set so that the rate of choosing the normal reach fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is high. By doing so, the average time of fluctuation time is shorter than when it is not in the time saving state.

In addition, such a variation pattern type includes a variation pattern type that can be selected when it becomes a small hit (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect related to a small hit is executed, etc.) includes unselectable variation pattern types (for example, variation pattern types in which effects unrelated to small hits are executed). Such variation pattern types that can be selected when a small win is achieved are variation patterns in which a specific effect is executed, and include variation patterns in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to a small win is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect relating to such a small win is executed is executed, it is possible to heighten the player's sense of expectation. Variation pattern types that can be selected for a small hit can be selected both for a small hit and for a non-small hit. is set so that the rate of selection is high. As a result, even if the type of variation pattern is selectable when a small win is achieved, it may occur when the small win is not achieved, so that the player is preliminarily aware that the type of variation pattern to be executed will result in a small win. You can make sure it doesn't get lost. On the other hand, the type of variation pattern that cannot be selected when a small win is made is, for example, a variation pattern that is not related to a small win, such as a variation pattern that suggests that a big win will be made directly without going through a small win. By disabling selection when a small win is achieved, it is possible to avoid complicating the relationship between the effect of the variation pattern and the display result. It should be noted that the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is set is set so that a variation pattern set to a specific variation time is selected based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V judgment winning device 87. . By making it possible to execute such a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect relating to the small win is executed when the small win occurs, the player's expectation for the small win can be heightened at the time of the variable display. can. Furthermore, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small winning game state that it is necessary to enter the game ball into the V judgment winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big win. It is possible to make it difficult for a player to escape from an advantageous state in which a game ball enters the V judgment winning device 87.例文帳に追加

Also, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small win is achieved may not be limited to a specific variation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when the small win is achieved may not be one in which a predetermined suggestive effect regarding the small win is executed. In addition, different variation patterns may be provided depending on when a small win is achieved, when a loss is achieved, and when a big win is achieved. In addition, the variation pattern is not classified according to when it becomes a small hit, when it becomes a loss, and when it becomes a big hit, and the type of variation pattern to be selected is selected regardless of the variation display result. may have the same range.

In addition, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-stage lottery process, only the random number for determining the variation pattern is used without providing the variation pattern type, one stage may be used to determine the variation pattern.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special prize determination table, a second special prize determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM54.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure per determination table. The first special symbol winning judgment table is a data table for making a big winning judgment with respect to the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big winning judgment value to be compared with random 1 is set. "Probability" shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a big hit.

FIG. 5(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure per determination table. The second special hit determination table is a data table for judging a big hit and a small hit with respect to the second special symbol, and is set with a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with random 1. It is a table with The upper stage in FIG. 5(B) is the big hit determination table section, and the lower stage in FIG. 5(B) is the small hit determination table section. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (first starting winning) or a starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (second starting winning), the CPU 56 generates a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random R) of circuit 503 is extracted. As for the first start prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches one of the big hit judgment values, a big hit is given with respect to the first special pattern. to decide. As for the second start prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches any one of the big hit judgment values, the second special pattern is given a big hit. to decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special hit determination table, and the extracted value matches any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small win with respect to the second special symbol. Determining to make a small win also means making a provisional decision to make a big win via a small win (because it is not controlled as a big win unless a V winning occurs during a small win, it is described as a temporary decision). .

Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state. It is also about deciding whether to do it or not. Determining whether or not to make a small win means determining whether or not to shift to a small winning game state. It is also about deciding whether or not.

Although the first special symbol is set so as not to be judged as a small hit, the first special symbol may be set so as to be judged as a small hit with a predetermined probability.

5(C), (D), and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. FIG. 5(C) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when the first special symbol is determined to be a jackpot. FIG. 5(D) is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when the second special symbol is determined to be a jackpot.

In the first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the random 1 value for jackpot type determination, "symbol 15R short time jackpot" and "symbol 4R short time jackpot" A big hit judgment value corresponding to each is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(D), a jackpot determination value corresponding to the "symbol 15R short time jackpot", which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, is set.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5(C) and (D), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a decision value (jackpot pattern determination value) for determining the jackpot patterns of the first special pattern and the second special pattern. For example, the determination value corresponding to the "8R short-time jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "3". The determination value corresponding to the "15R time-saving big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol "7".

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. A big hit determination value corresponding to each of the via 9 (8) R short time big hit” and the “small hit via 5 (4) R short time big hit” is set. However, the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determination table via the jackpot is the first jackpot (16 (15) R time short jackpot), the second jackpot (
9 (8) R time-saving jackpot) and the third small win (5 (4) R time-saving jackpot) are temporary jackpot types linked to each, and V winning is possible in the small win game state. If it does not occur, it becomes invalid.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the first time-saving state (variation display 1 to 5 times) and the second time-saving state (variation Since there are a plurality of kinds of time-saving states such as 7 to 11 times of display, the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety, and the interest in the game is improved.

Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state of various jackpots will be described. Here, the time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time saving jackpot will be described as a typical example. FIG. 6 is a table showing an example of the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit.

After the end of the jackpot game state of the 4R time-saving jackpot, the fluctuation of the first special pattern and the second special pattern in the first time-saving state controlled to the time-saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (1 time to 5 times). As for the display, when comparing the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists before the occurrence of the big win game state and the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol does not exist before the occurrence of the big win game state, As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state is different.

FIG. 6A shows a variable display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of time saving state control. FIG. 6(B) shows a variable display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no reserved storage of the first special symbol at the start of time saving state control.

In the pachinko game machine 1, when the jackpot game state is controlled in the state where the first reserve memory or the second reserve memory exists, the reserve memory that existed before the control to the jackpot game state is replaced with the jackpot game state. The stored state is continued during the state and is carried over until after the big win game state is ended, and is used for the variable display after the big win game state is ended.

As shown in FIG. 6(A), at the start of the first time-saving state after the end of the 4R time-saving big hit jackpot game state, the first special symbol based on the reserved memory that existed before the control to the jackpot game state. When there is a pending memory, the game ball has not yet started winning the second starting winning port 14 for variable display of the second special symbol to be preferentially executed, so in the time saving state, first, 1 As the variable display for the first time, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the big win game state is executed. In the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the 8R time-saving jackpot, a game is performed in which a game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 by hitting to the right, and then as shown in FIG. 6(A). Then, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 can be executed.

After the start of the time saving state, until the start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurs, when the first special symbol has a reserved memory, the variable display of the first special pattern is based on the reserved memory. is executed. In FIG. 6(A), after the start of the time saving state, one of the first special symbols that existed before the control to the big hit game state until the start winning to the second start winning port 14 occurred An example is shown in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once based on the reserved storage. In FIG. 6 (A), after the start of the time saving state, based on the fact that the variation display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 was executed once for the second time, after the start of the time saving state, the second time An example is shown in which the time reduction control has ended in the variable display.

As for the start winning to the second start winning opening 14, four pieces of pending storage information are possible as described above. Therefore, after the start of the first time saving state, for example, the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric support state executed until one execution of the variable display based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is completed During the open control state, as shown in FIG. 6(A), a maximum of four pieces of second reserved storage information can occur. In this embodiment, in the case of the first time saving state, the variable display with a certain amount of long variable display time is based on the first start winning to the second start winning port 14 so that the second reservation storage information is easy to accumulate is executed. It should be noted that such variable display with a somewhat long variable display time may not be executed.

After that, when the second reserved storage information is stored until one execution of the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is completed, for example, the third time in FIG. ~ As shown in the variable display column of the second special symbol of the 6th time, the variable display based on the maximum of 4 second reservation storage information is executed, and the small winning lottery with a winning probability of about 1/7 is the second reservation It becomes possible to execute only the number of pieces of stored information. As a result, even when the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit via the small win based on the second holding storage information generated during the first time saving state can be heightened.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6(B), at the start of the time saving state, when there is no holding memory of the first special symbol based on the holding memory that existed before the control to the big hit game state, the 4R time saving big hit In a time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, a game is played in which a game ball enters the gate 32 and the second starting prize winning port 14 by striking to the right, and the game ball cannot enter the first starting prize winning port 13.例文帳に追加Since the gaming state is entered, as shown in FIG. 6(B), the variable display of the second special symbol based on the starting winning to the second starting winning port 14 can be executed from the first variable display. Also in this case, as in the case of FIG. 6A with reserved storage, a maximum of four pieces of second reserved storage information as shown in FIG. 6B can occur. As a result, even when the first time saving state ends, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit via the small win based on the second holding storage information generated during the first time saving state can be heightened.

After the jackpot gaming state of the 4R time saving jackpot ends, the conditions for ending the first time saving state are, as described above, whether the second special symbol is displayed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. It is established when the variable display is executed a total of 5 times.

As shown in FIG. 6(A), at the start of the time saving state, after the variable display of the first special symbol based on one reserved memory of the first special symbol that existed at the start is executed once, When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for the second time, the end condition is satisfied by executing the variable display of the second special symbol once by executing the second variable display. It is materialized and control of the 1st time saving state is ended.

As shown in FIG. 6(B), at the start of the time saving state, if there is no reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start and the second special symbol is displayed from the first time, 1 In the first variable display, the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed once, so that the ending condition of the time saving state is established, and the control of the time saving state is ended.

The end condition of the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the 4R time saving jackpot is that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special pattern is executed once or the total number of fluctuation display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern. It is set to be established when the number of times is five. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, even if there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state, in the first time saving state, from the variable display of the first special symbol The variable display of the second special symbol, which is also advantageous for the player, is executed the same number of times (once) as when the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time saving state, so that the first time saving State ends.

Also, for example, even if there is a maximum of four reserved memories of the first special symbols at the start of the first time saving state, the variable display of the first special symbols based on the four reserved memories in the first time saving state. is executed, the first time saving state is terminated by being executed the same number of times (once) as when the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time saving state.

In this way, the end condition of the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state of the 4R time saving jackpot is that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol By setting to be established when the total number of times of the variable display is executed 5 times, the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state is stored when there is a reserved memory and when it is not. During the control period of the 1 hour reduction state, the number of executable times of the variable display of the second special symbol which is advantageous for the player can be the same number of times, so there is a difference between advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time reduction state (high base state). It is possible to prevent this and ensure the fairness of the game.

As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition of the first time saving state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times variable display by the first reserved storage is performed. Since it is set to the total number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (1 time) that the predetermined variation display is performed for the second special symbol, in the first time saving state, the variation due to the first reservation storage Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantage or disadvantage for the player due to the first reserved storage information, and to secure the fairness of the game.

In addition, for the jackpot types other than the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, the minimum number of fluctuation display times “1” in the time-saving state in the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot described above is replaced with “7”. The variable display count "5" is replaced with "11". Therefore, even in the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R short time jackpot, in the same way as in the case of the 8R short time jackpot, the presence or absence of the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol at the start of the first short time state after the end of the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R short time jackpot. And regardless of how much, the second time saving state continues until the second special symbol variation display of the same seven times is executed. As a result, for the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the same effect as that obtained for the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot described above can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the number of time-saving (electrical support) times after a big hit is set to a relatively small number of times, as described above, the player It is preferable to avoid the number of times of time saving (electrical support) that is disadvantageous to

7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show the relationship between the specific command data for the effect control command, the command name, and the designated contents of the command. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be explained. The command 80XX(H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) specifying a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. "(H)" is 16
Indicates a hexadecimal number. Moreover, the production control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the command 80XX(H) is received, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols.

Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are display result specifying commands that indicate display results including loss display results, big hit types, big hit display results for each small hit type, and small hit display results.

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

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

Command A1XX(H) is a special prize opening designation command indicating that the special prize opening is being opened for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a post-opening big winning hole designation command indicating after opening (closing) the big winning hole for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

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

Command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command that designates that there has been a first start prize. Command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that designates that there has been a second start prize.

Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the game state is the normal state (low base state). Command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

Command C0XX(H) is a first reserved storage number designation command that designates the first reserved storage number. "XX" in command C0XX(H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX(H) is a second reserved storage quantity designation command for designating a second reserved storage quantity. "XX" in the command C0XX(H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560, in the case of subtracting the number of reserved memories, transmits a reserved memory number designation command that designates the number of reserved memories after subtraction, but not limited to this, For each of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count, a reserved memory count subtraction designation command may be used that designates subtraction of 1 from the reserved memory count.

Command C2XX (H) and command C3XX (H) are used to determine the results of winning determination such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. It is an effect control command indicating the content. Among them, the command C2XX(H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big win will occur, whether or not a small win will occur, and the determination result of the type of the big win among the winning determination results. In addition, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number value among the winning determination results is.

The command C401 (H) is a command designating the start of the first small hit. The command C402(H) is a command designating the start of the second small hit. The command C403 (H) is a command designating the start of the third small hit. The command C501 (H) is a command designating the start of the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command that designates the start of the second small hit. The command C503 (H) is a command designating the start of the third small hit. The command C601(H) is a V prize designation command that designates that there is a V prize. Command C602(H) is a V winning ball detection designation command that designates detection of winning balls (both V winning balls and winning balls other than V winning balls) to the V judgment winning device 87.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first pending storage buffer for storing the pending storage information of the first special symbol. In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the first reservation storage buffer, a hardware random number for judging a jackpot (random R), a random number for judging a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for judging a variation pattern type (random 2), and , a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) is stored.

As for the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the second reservation storage buffer, a hardware random number for judging a jackpot (random R), a random number for judging a jackpot type (random 1) as a software random number, a random number for judging a variation pattern type (random 2), and , a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) is stored.

Based on the winning to the first starting winning port 13, the CPU 56 extracts random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and stores them in the storage area in the first reserve storage buffer. Execute the process to save (store). Specifically, based on the winning to the first start winning opening 13, these random numbers are extracted and saved (stored) in the first reservation storage buffer. In addition, based on the winning of the second startup winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts random numbers from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and stores them in the second reserved storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing) in the area. Specifically, based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14, these random numbers are extracted and saved (stored) in the second reserved storage buffer.

Such storage of the above-described start-up winning information in the pending storage buffer may be referred to as "stored pending." In addition, the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted and stored in advance in the pending storage buffer at the time of the start winning, but the variation pattern setting process described later. You may make it extract (at the time of the fluctuation|variation start of a special design).

Next, the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt occurs periodically at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms) and timer interrupt processing is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main process, for example, necessary initial setting process, normal initialization process, non-normal game state recovery process, random number circuit setting process (random number circuit 503 is initialized), display random number update process (variation pattern Various random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), and initial value random number update processing (normally per symbol determination random number generation counter initial value update processing) etc. are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as "S") 20-S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power has turned on) (S20). Next, through the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start prize opening switch 13a, the second start prize opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V prize switch 87a, the V device count switch 15a, and the V device discharge A detection signal from the switch 15b is input to determine their states (switch processing: S21).

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol reservation memory display 18a, a second special symbol reservation memory display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the reserved memory display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33 to run.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as a normal symbol hit judgment random number and a small hit type judgment random number used for game control is performed (judgment random number update process: S23 ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the big winning opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Then, normal symbol process processing is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the game state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc., which are supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start prize winning port switch 13a, the second start prize winning port switch 14a and the accessory winning prize switch 25a (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. The content is output to the output port (S31: output processing).

In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effecting display of special symbols according to the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data ( S32).

Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display in an output buffer for normal symbol display control data setting according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). In addition, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby executing the normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display device 10 .

After that, the interrupt enabled state is set (S34), and the process ends. By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the big winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the starting port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, one of the processes of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores pending memory data (first pending memory data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. and a second suspension storage buffer in which suspension storage data (second suspension storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning port 14 is stored. is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of reserved storages (4 for the first reserved storage data and 4 for the second reserved storage data) is secured.

In the starting port switch passage processing, if the first starting port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first retained data The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts is increased by 1, and numerical data from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers (for example, random numbers for judging big hits, random numbers for judging variation pattern types, and fluctuation pattern judgment random numbers) and store them in a save area in the first reserved storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second starting port switch 14a is turned on, a second timer that counts the number of second reserved memory data stored on the condition that the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Increase the value of the reserved memory number counter by 1, and extract numerical data (for example, a random number for judging a big hit, a random number for judging a variation pattern type, and a random number for judging a variation pattern) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. and save (store) them in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer.

With respect to the discussion of pending storage below, the storage of such information relating to initial winnings in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer may be referred to as "stored pending." Further, the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be called first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be called second reserved storage information. As I said.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is to be a small hit, and determining the type of the small hit in the case of a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling transmission of a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. The special symbol fluctuation process (S303) is a process to advance the process to a special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. In the special symbol stop processing (S304), the variation display on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is performed when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is counted by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The big winning hole opening pre-processing (S305) is a process for controlling the opening of the big winning hole in the variable big winning ball device 20 when the big winning game state is entered. In the process of opening the big winning opening (S306), the control of transmitting the production control command for the round display during the big winning game state to the production control microcomputer 100, the process of confirming the establishment of the conditions for closing the big winning opening, etc. are performed. processing. When the conditions for closing the big winning opening are satisfied and there is still no remaining round, the process shifts to big winning end processing. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process for performing control, etc. for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the jackpot game state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a process for performing control such as opening the operation opening in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit game state is entered. Small hit opening process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not the game ball has won a V prize in the V prize area 870 in the V judgment prize winning device 87, and transmitting a V prize designation command when the V prize has been won, and , It is a process of performing processing such as processing of transmitting a small hit end designation command when the end timing of a small win comes.

The small-hit end processing (S310) is a process for shifting to a big-hit gaming state when a game ball has won a V prize in the V-winning area 870 in the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmitting a big-hit start designation command, displaying a big-hit game, etc.). setting of time, setting of jackpot opening mode, transition setting of process flag of big winning port opening pre-processing, etc.), and on the other hand, when the V winning is not performed, special This is the process of executing the process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the starting port switch passage processing of S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first starting port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of first reserved memories for counting the number of first reserved memories). whether the value of the number counter is 4) (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, the random number for judging the jackpot (random R), the random number for deciding the jackpot type (random 1), the random number for judging the fluctuation pattern type (random 2), and the random number for judging the fluctuation pattern (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a prize-winning effect process for determining in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected first special symbol starting prize is executed thereafter (S1215).

In this embodiment, a starting prize to the first starting prize winning port 13 or the second starting prize winning port 14 occurs, and after various data obtained at the time of the starting prize is stored as reserved storage information, the variable display starts. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol normal process (S300), based on the reserved storage information, changes the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) to start the variable display. Whether or not the display result is the big win display result and the big win type are determined based on the big win determination value and the big win type determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S301) is based on the variation pattern type determination value set corresponding to the various random values and the variation pattern determination value. based on

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, specifically, the game ball is the first start At the timing when the starting prize is won in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing when the reserved memory information is stored), the reserved memory information storing various data obtained at the time of the starting prize is read in advance, and the read-ahead reservation is performed. Based on the stored information, determination of whether or not a big win will occur, determination of whether or not a minor win will occur, determination of the type of the big win, and determination of the variation pattern type are carried out in correspondence with the aforementioned various random numbers. Based on the set jackpot determination value, jackpot type determination value, and variation pattern type determination value, a win effect process for prefetching determination is executed. By doing so, the performance control microcomputer 100 predicts the result of the variable display in advance before the variable display of the performance symbols is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, the performance symbols are displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead announcement that foretells a big win (possibility of a big win) during the variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved storage number counter to EXT data to specify the first reserved storage number. Control is performed to transmit a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, the first Each time the start winning opening 13 is started and won, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are surely transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.例文帳に追加

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first starting winning designation command and a set of four commands, ie, the first reserved storage number specifying command, are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second starter switch 14a is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of second reserved memories for counting the number of second reserved memories). whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated.

If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, the random number for judging the jackpot (random 1), the random number for deciding the jackpot type (random 2), the random number for judging the fluctuation pattern type (random 3), and the random number for judging the fluctuation pattern (random 4) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing similar to the winning effect processing described in S1215 for the detected start winning of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect process at the time of winning (S1226), and control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second starting winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved storage number counter to EXT data to specify the second reserved storage number. Control is performed to transmit a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, the second Each time a start winning opening 14 is started and won, both a symbol designating command and a variation type command are surely transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.例文帳に追加

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second starting winning designation command and a set of four commands, ie, the second reserved storage number designation command, are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is reserved storage data in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

If it is determined in S51 that there is no pending storage data in the pending storage buffer, the processing is terminated after performing a process (S80) for transmitting a customer waiting demo designation command. On the other hand, when there is reserved storage data in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer (S52). If there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a according to whether data indicating "first" or "second" is set in the special symbol pointer and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8a based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. be On the other hand, when data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. is performed.

By the control of S52 to S54, if there is even one data of the second reserved storage in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 8b based on the data of the second reserved storage is It is executed with priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first reserved storage.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores each random value stored in the save area corresponding to the first reserved memory count=1 in the first reserved memory buffer is read out and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55 . Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the saving area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It stores in the random number buffer of RAM55.

Then, the CPU 56 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 (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 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 the save area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU56, in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM55, in 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", stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM55 store each random value in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n−1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It's like Also, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the second reserved memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory number=1, 2, 3, 4. It's like

Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserve memory number specifying command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the performance control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserve memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number designation command. Further, when a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating "first" indicating that the process is performed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first special symbol" indicating that the process is performed for the first special symbol ', or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the process is performed for the second special symbol Data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processes in the special symbol process process, the process corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (random number for judging a big hit) from the random number buffer and executes a judging module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for judging a big hit extracted at S1214 of the starting switch passing process or S1224 of the starting switch passing process and stored in the reservation storage buffer or the random number buffer, and judges the big hit. The big hit judging module compares a predetermined big hit judging value (see FIG. 5) or small hit judging value (see FIG. 5) with the big hit judging random number, and if they match, it will be a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program for executing a process of judging a big hit or a process of judging a small hit.

In the big hit determination process, if the first special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(A), the second special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5(B) Then, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y of S60), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big win game state, but it also means to decide whether or not to make the stop pattern on the special pattern display device a big win pattern. .

If it is determined to be a big win in S61 (Y of S61), a big win flag indicating a big win is set (S71).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates "first" (S72). When the special symbol pointer is "first", the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(C) is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, if the special symbol pointer does not indicate "first" (if it indicates "second"), select the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5(D) (S74), S75. proceed to

In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the jackpot type. Determine (S75) and proceed to S81.

Also, if the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the big hit determination values in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second". By confirming whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S76). When the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not the data indicating the "second" (the variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S82 which will be described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is data indicating "second" (variation display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table of FIG. 5(B) is used to determine whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values, thereby performing small hit determination processing (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S78).

After setting the small hit flag, select the small hit via big hit type determination table in FIG. The jackpot type corresponding to the value is determined as the jackpot via small hit type (S80). Then, the process proceeds to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any small hit determination value in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82, which will be described later.

In S81, data indicating the type of the jackpot determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is "symbol 15R time-saving jackpot", "01" is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "symbol 4R time-saving jackpot", data indicating the jackpot type. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer as. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "16 (15) R short-time jackpot via small jackpot", "03" is set in a temporary jackpot type buffer different from the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is the small hit via 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot, "04" is set in the temporary jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is the small hit via 5 (4) R time-saving jackpot, "05" is set in the temporary jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. Among these, the data indicating the 16 (15) R short-time jackpot via the small hit, the 9 (8) R short-time jackpot via the small hit, and the 5 (4) R short-time jackpot via the small hit are the V prizes in the small hit game state. There is data that will be invalid without the occurrence of a big hit if a is not generated, and is provisionally set.

In S82, a special symbol stop symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big-hit flag nor the small-hit flag is set, "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, any one of "1", "5" and "9", which are the small hit patterns corresponding to the small hit type selected and determined in S80, is determined as the stop pattern of the special pattern. do. When the jackpot flag is set, either "3" or "7", which is a jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot type selected and determined in S75, is determined as the stop pattern of the special pattern. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process.

In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control processing of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbols, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. When it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a design determination designation command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, when the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

If the jackpot flag is set as when the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot or symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is determined, the CPU 56 determines that the time-saving flag, which is the flag that is set when controlled to the time-saving state, is set. When it is set, the time-saving flag is reset (S134), and either a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command is sent to the production control microcomputer 100 according to the determined jackpot type. command (jackpot start designation command) (S135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the jackpot is the pattern 15R time-saving jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Also, a value corresponding to the big win display time (for example, the time during which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big win has occurred) is set in the big winning hole control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening processing for the large winning opening, the large winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

In addition, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the opening pattern data for each jackpot type stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) , or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds) are set in a predetermined storage area (S137). Of these data, the number of times of opening is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated (S138) to a value corresponding to the big winning opening pre-opening process (S305), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the big winning opening pre-opening process.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in the aforementioned S133, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the small hit open pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening including the setting of the small hit open control timer used for the small hit open control (for example, 10 times), opening time (for example, 0.1 second), and data indicating the opening mode such as the interval time between openings are set in a specific storage area (S140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to small hit opening pre-processing.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is checked whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state by the first time saving state or the second time saving state is set (S142). In S142, when the time saving flag is not set, it is not in the time saving state, so the process proceeds to S152 which will be described later. On the other hand, in S142, when the time saving flag is set, it means that it is in the time saving state. The total time saving number counter as counting means is updated by subtracting -1 (S143).

The total time reduction counter to be subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times by S165 when it is controlled to the first time reduction state after the 4R design time reduction jackpot in the jackpot end processing of FIG. When it is controlled to the second time saving state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times by S168, and by S143, it is subtracted and updated each time the variation display as a result of the display of the error is executed. The total number of time saving counter is used to determine both whether or not the conditions for ending the first time saving state are satisfied and whether or not the conditions for ending the second time saving state are satisfied.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not it is time to end the variable display of the second special symbol based on whether or not the special symbol pointer is data indicating "second" (S145). At S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148, which will be described later. On the other hand, at S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the second special symbol, the special figure 2 time reduction number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S146). The special figure 2 time-saving number counter that is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol when controlled to the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state after the end of the big hit game. The special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to 5 times by S165 when controlled to the first time reduction state in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14, and set to 11 times by S168 when controlled to the second time reduction state be done. The special figure 2 time reduction number counter is subtracted and updated each time the variable display that results in the display result that the second special symbol is lost is executed by S146.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter becomes "0", when one of the end conditions of the first time saving state is established, or one of the end conditions of the second time saving state is established Since it is time, it progresses to S149 mentioned later in order to end the 1st time-saving state or the 2nd time-saving state in execution. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time saving number counter is not "0", to check whether one other end condition of the end condition of the first time saving state is satisfied Then, the process proceeds to S148.

In S148, based on the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state, in order to confirm whether the end condition of the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed is satisfied Then, it is checked whether or not the count value of the total time saving number counter updated by subtraction in S143 has become "0" (S148). In S148, when the count value of the total time saving counter is not "0", the process proceeds to S152 which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time saving number counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

S149 and S150 are the first time saving state and the second time saving state, respectively. Executed to end the first time saving state or second time saving state being executed when it is determined that the total number of variable display times of the second special symbol has reached the number of times of the end condition. .

In S149, the time saving flag that has been set is reset (S149). Next, in S150, the set time reduction number counter is reset (S150). Then, when the time saving condition is completed based on the variable display times in the time saving state, processing for transmitting the normal state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special design process shifts to special design normal processing.

In such a special symbol stop process, by S142 to S151, when in the first time saving state, execution of the second special symbol one time loss fluctuation display, and a total of 5 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When either of the execution of the time difference fluctuation display is established, the process of terminating the first time saving state is performed. Further, according to S142 to S151, when the second time-saving state, the execution of the second special symbol 7 times of loss variation display, and the execution of the loss variation display of a total of 11 times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When one of the conditions is established, a process for terminating the second time saving state is performed.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot ending process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer that was set before the jackpot ending process was executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S162). If it has not passed, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it has passed, in the current jackpot game state, based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot type to end is the 8R time-saving jackpot ( S163).

When the type of the jackpot ended by S163 is the pattern 4R time saving jackpot, in order to control to the first time saving state, as the end condition of the first time saving state, "1" (second special The data of "5" (corresponding to the total fluctuation display of the first special pattern and the second special pattern) is set in the total time reduction counter (S165). ). Then, a process for transmitting the first time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

When the type of the jackpot to be terminated by S163 is not the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, it is when the type of the jackpot to be terminated is a jackpot type other than the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, and in order to control to the second time-saving state, the second time-saving state is performed. As an end condition, set the data of "7" (corresponding to one time fluctuation display of the second special symbol) to the special figure 2 time saving number counter (S167), "11" to the total time saving number counter (first special symbol and 11 times of total fluctuation display of the second special symbol) data is set (S168). Then, a process for transmitting the second time saving state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, in order to control to the 1st time saving state or the 2nd time saving state, a time saving flag is set (S170). When controlling to the 1st time saving state, a 1st time saving flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to a 2nd time saving state, a 2nd time saving flag is set. Then, according to the end of the jackpot game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S171), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special design process shifts to special design normal processing.

As a result, after the big win game state of the pattern 4R time-saving big win is completed, the state is controlled to the first time-saving state, and after the big win game state of the big win type other than the pattern 4R time-saving big win is completed, it is controlled to the second time-saving state. Then, the end conditions for each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state are defined individually by the number of fluctuation display times of only the second special design and the total number of fluctuation display opening times of the first special design and the second special design. be.

In such a jackpot ending process, by S164 and S165, after the jackpot game state of the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is finished, the second special pattern is displayed once, and the first special pattern and the second special pattern are executed. The setting of controlling to the first time saving state is performed until either of the execution of the deviation fluctuation display a total of five times is established. In addition, through S167 and S168, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot type other than the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, execution of the second special symbol seven times of losing variation display, and a total of 11 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A setting is made to control to the second time saving state until either of the execution of the time difference fluctuation display is established.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308). In the small win opening preprocessing, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 to the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small win opening mode set in S140 of FIG. The opening operation of the mouth is started (S411). Next, the CPU 56 sends a small-hit start designation command indicating that a small-hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 1.
00 (S412). Next, the CPU 56 sets a V judging winning number counter as counting means in order to use the number of winnings to the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small win as a termination condition of the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V judgment winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V winning number is performed. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning open process (S309) (S413).

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the small hit opening process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit open process, the CPU 56 updates the small hit open control timer by subtracting -1 (S430). Next, in S435, which will be described later, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the V judgment prize winning number counter for counting the number of V winning prizes is "0" (S431). The V determination winning ball counter is set to "10" in S413 of FIG. 15, and when 10 V winning balls are counted, the count value becomes "0". When the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is "0" in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is not "0" at S430, it is confirmed whether the small hit opening control timer set at S140 of FIG. 13 has timed out (timer value = 0). (S432).

When the small hit opening control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the small hit opening control timer has not timed out in S432, the solenoid 22 is controlled corresponding to the clock value of the small winning opening control timer based on the opening mode of the small hit set in S140 of FIG. , the movable portion 872 is moved to the open state, and processing for opening and closing the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 87 is performed (S433).

Next, in order to determine whether or not the V prize generated by the game ball entering from the V prize opening into the V prize area 870 which is in the open state inside the V judgment prize winning device 87 is detected, the V prize is detected. It is determined whether or not the switch 87a is on (S434). When it is on in S434, it means that V winning is detected, and the V winning flag which is set when V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, a process for transmitting a V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning balls have been detected, and can recognize the number of V winning balls. Next, the opening/closing member is operated by driving the solenoid to change the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first game ball entering the V determination winning device 87 wins the V, the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 is closed, and then the game entering the V determination winning device 87 All the balls are guided to the winning ball area and detected by the V device count switch 15a.

On the other hand, if it is not turned on in S434, it means that the V prize is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V device count switch 15a is turned on (S438). When it is on in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and when it is not on in S438, the process ends.

In S439, the count value of the V judgment winning ball counter set to "10" by S413 of FIG. 15 is counted down to "-1" (S439), and processing for transmitting a V judgment winning ball detection designation command. (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball has entered the judgment winning device 87 after the detection of the V winning ball, and enters the judgment winning device 87. It is possible to recognize the number of game balls played.

When the count value of the V judgment winning number counter is "0" in S431, the small hit V
When the number of winning prizes reaches the upper limit and the conditions for ending the opening of the small win are satisfied, and when the small win opening control timer times out in S432, the small win is won by the end of the opening control of the small win. is when the opening end condition of is satisfied. At these times, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 to the closed state by controlling the solenoid 22 to close the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", even if the V-judgment winning device 87 is in the middle of opening according to the mode of opening the small win, the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes ``0''. The V judgment winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit open control timer times out, the V judgment winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit open control in the small hit open mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period which is the V winning valid period after closing the V judgment winning device 87 is set in the V winning valid period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small winning end process ( S310) is updated (S443), and the process ends. As a result, the timing of the specific period, which is the V winning valid period after the closing of the V judgment winning device 87, is started. By setting the specific period as the V winning valid period in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V winning area for some reason later than the normal passing time, the game ball can be detected. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally attempts to win a prize in the V winning area, it is only detected during that period, so fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the process after the end of the small hit, the CPU 56 updates the V winning valid period timer by subtracting -1 (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning valid period timer has timed out (timer value=0) (S442).

When the V winning validity period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag, which is set in S434 or S445 when the V winning is already detected, is set (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is operated to determine whether or not the V winning caused by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. is turned on (S444). If it is not turned on in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is ON in S444, it means that V winning is detected during the V winning valid period, and a V winning flag indicating that V winning has been detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting a V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning has occurred.

When the V winning valid period timer has timed out in S442, processing for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small winning has ended. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, control is performed to open the opening/closing member and return the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V win flag is set in S448, it is determined that the game is a big win, and the big win flag is set (S449).

In the pachinko game machine 1, as described above, in the small winning game state, if the player hits to the right in accordance with the notification to promote hitting to the right, which will be described later, the game ball is allowed to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. , and the game ball entering the V judgment winning device 87 always V wins in the V winning area 870, so that the V winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (Fig. 16
S435) Based on that, a big hit flag is set in S449, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state.

Next, the CPU 56 stores the data indicating the jackpot type via the small win stored in the big win provisional type buffer in S81 in the jackpot type buffer in response to the fact that it has been determined that the jackpot will be a regular jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize. formally stored in (S450). Then, the time-saving flags (the first time-saving flag and the second time-saving flag set in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14) set at that time are once reset (S451).

Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). Thereby, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot game state is started. Next, a value corresponding to the big win display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the big win on the effect display device 9) is set to the big winning hole control timer (S453).

In addition, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), interval The opening pattern data indicating the opening mode such as the time (the closing time of the big winning opening between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S454). Among such data, data of the number of times of opening is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated (S455) to a value corresponding to the big winning opening pre-opening process (S305), and the process is terminated. As a result, when V winning occurs in the small winning game state, the state is shifted to the big winning game state.

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big win game state does not occur, so the data indicating the big win via the small win stored in the big win provisional type buffer in S81 is erased (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S457), and the process is terminated. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small winning game state, the game does not shift to the big winning game state.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG.

When power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103 . Also, in the command analysis process, when a display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103 . In addition, when various production control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as effects corresponding to the variable display of special symbols on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, among the processes according to the control state, A process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of a counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selecting and determining various effects (S706). After that, the process proceeds to S702.

In the performance control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the performance pattern is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses, or when the pattern confirmation designation command is received. When it does, stop the variable display of the production pattern. By executing such a production control main process, the production control microcomputer 100 is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, and according to the received production control command, the production display device 9, various lamps, and , by controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect control corresponding to the game state is performed.

In addition, in the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variable display of the production pattern is started, and when the pattern confirmation designation command is received, the variable display of the production pattern is stopped. good too. The variation pattern command is a command consisting of data capable of specifying the information necessary for designating the variation display mode such as the length of variation time and the variation display result. Variation display is controlled so as to be executed at a variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. In addition, the stop pattern when executing the performance control for variably displaying the performance symbols is determined based on the judgment as to whether it is a loss or a big hit based on the display result specifying command.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processes of S500 and S501, and then performs one of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

In the effect control process processing, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. The control related to the produced effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process. In addition, in the effect control process processing, in a mode that can be displayed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbol, the effect corresponding to (synchronized with) the variable display of the normal symbol is also executed.

Ball hitting promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and a ball hitting promotion effect is executed according to the game state. The hitting promotion effect is an effect that notifies the player of promoting hitting of the game ball to at least one of the first path (left-handed path) 183F100 and the second path (right-handed path) 183F200 in the game area 7. be. Specifically, the hitting-ball promotion effect includes a right-hand hitting promotion notification effect for notifying that the hitting of the game ball into the second path (right-hand hitting path) 183F200 is promoted. It may include promotional notification effects and left-handed promotional effects for notifying to promote the hitting of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path) 183F100.

For example, in a specific display area of the effect display device, the effect of the right-handed promotion notification is to continuously display a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting, such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by

In this embodiment, the hitting of the game ball is basically left-handed, and as the hitting promotion effect, the second route (right Hitting path) 183F200 promoting the hitting of the game ball (right hitting), conversely based on the state where the right hitting promotion notification is not executed, hitting the game ball to the first path (left hitting path) 183F100 An example of effect control for promoting (left hitting) will be described.

As the hitting promotion effect, effect control may be performed to selectively use both left-hand hitting promotion information and right-hand hitting promotion information according to the game state. Further, as the hitting promotion effect, effect control may be performed to selectively use both left-hand hitting promotion information and right-hand hitting promotion information according to the game state.

Prefetching process (S501): This is a process of storing the pending memory information (holding information) corresponding to the pending memory information possessed by the game control microcomputer 560 and making the pending memory information usable for the prefetching effect. The look-ahead effect is the contents of the variable display of the special design based on the reservation information by pre-reading the reservation memory information before the turn of the special design variation display (design variation) based on the reservation memory information arrives. is determined, and a performance technique such as giving an advance notice of how the future variable display of the special pattern will be at an earlier stage. For example, when the pending memory information indicates that a small win or a big win in symbols, a notice effect (see FIG. 21) called continuous pending notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the pending storage information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target pending storage information". Further, the pending display based on the pending information targeted for the look-ahead effect will be referred to as "target pending display".

Variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the production start processing at the time of fluctuation (S801).

Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the effect at the time of variation, which is an effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol, is started. In response to the received variation pattern command, a performance pattern for performance at the time of variation is selected, and time measurement of a performance time timer for measuring performance time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during production at the time of fluctuation (S802).

Effect symbol fluctuating process (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time measured by the effect time timer has ended. Then, the value of the performance control process flag corresponds to the performance stop processing at the time of fluctuation (S803) in order to end the performance at the time of fluctuation based on the completion of the performance time or the reception of the pattern confirmation designation command. value.

Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the effect at the time of variation and display the effect result corresponding to the variable display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big win display processing (S804): When a big win (first big win or second big win) occurs, control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big win display for notifying the occurrence of a big win on the effect display device 9 is performed. Control the display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round process (S805).

In-round processing (S805): Performs display control during the big hit round. Then, when the round end condition is met, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end processing (S807).

Post-round processing (S806): Performs display control between big hit rounds. Then, when the round start condition is established, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the round process (S805).

Big win end effect processing (S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control for informing the player that the big win game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Small win display processing (S808): When a small win occurs, a fanfare effect is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) as an effect such as a small win display for notifying the occurrence of a small win on the effect display device 9. Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

Processing during small hit opening (S809): In the small hit, various effects are controlled while the V judgment winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V judgment winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing (S810).

Small win end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control for informing the player that the small win game state has ended. In addition, in a small winning game state, V winning of a game ball is detected by a V winning prize switch 87a, and when it is determined that V winning has occurred, V winning presentation control is performed to inform that V winning has occurred. When V winning occurs in the small winning game state, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big winning display processing (S804) in order to shift to the big winning game state. On the other hand, when the V prize is not generated in the small winning game state, the value of the performance control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting processing (S800) since the game is not shifted to the big winning game state.

In the production control process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the production at the time of fluctuation corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols is started, and the production result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbols is produced. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variable display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and performs the effect of the effect at the time of variation. determine the outcome. In addition, in the effect control process processing, the execution status of the effect control process is confirmed by S500, and the hitting promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

The pachinko game machine 1 can execute a plurality of types of hitting ball promotion effects including high base state right hitting promotion information, small hit right hitting promotion information, and big winning right hitting promotion information. The high-base state right-hand hitting promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) by hitting right in the high base state. be. The small-hit right-handed promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning area) by hitting right in the small-hit game state. The big-hit right-handed promotion notification is a hitting-ball promotion effect for making the game ball aim to enter the big-hit variable winning ball device 20 (big-winning prize opening) by hitting right in the big-hitting game state.

The high-base state right-handed promotion notification, the small-hit right-handed promotion notification, and the big-hit right-handed promotion notification include a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting, such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. It may be performed using the same image that is continuously displayed. In other words, even if it is displayed in a state in which it is impossible to specify which type of right-handed promotional notification corresponds to the promotional notification in the high base state, the promotional notification for the small win, or the promotional notification for the big win. good. In addition, the right-handed promotion notification is an image that continuously displays a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting, such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. may be displayed with a blue image, a yellow image may be displayed for the small hit right hitting promotion notification, and a red image may be displayed for the big hit right hitting promotion notice. Also, the size of the image used for the effect may be changed according to the type of the hitting promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the effect may be changed according to the degree of advantage for the player. As an example, a small-sized image is used for the small-hit right-handed promotion notification, a medium-sized image is used for the high-base-right-handed promotion notification, and a large-sized image is used for the big-hit right-handed promotion notification. You may make it promote alerting|reporting using the image of. As for the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, a large-sized image may be used for the promotional notice, as in the big-hit right-handed promotion notice.

(Description on Characteristic Portion 183F)
Next, the characterizing portion 183F of this embodiment will be described. For the characteristic part 183F, for example, a first condition that is satisfied based on the detection that the game ball has passed through a specific area such as the gate 32, and a button operation such as the push button 120 operation by the player. A technique capable of changing the effect mode of a predetermined effect in accordance with the establishment of either a second condition that is established based on the detection of an action will be described. In the technical description, an example in which the first condition and the second condition are different in the ease with which the conditions are satisfied, and an example in which the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied at the same time during execution of the predetermined effect are given. Mainly explained.

The game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56) can set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player as the set value of the probability of winning a big win (hereinafter also referred to as the probability of a big win). It also has a function as a setting means. The probability of winning a big win is basically set to a set value that inherits the set value set during the previous operation when the power is turned on. In addition, the probability of winning the jackpot can be changed from the setting value inherited from the previous operation to another setting value according to the setting change operation for changing the setting when the power is turned on. be.

Next, setting values will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in this example, the main processing of game control is executed in response to a setting change operation using operating means such as a predetermined switch by a person on the game hall side (such as a store clerk at the game hall). At this time, the set value change processing included in the main processing is executed to change the set value of the winning probability of the big hit according to the set value.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU 56), setting change processing is executed to change the winning probability of the big hit set in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value, the setting change process that allows the probability of winning the big hit to be changed is executed. The set value consists of six stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, for example, and the probability of winning a big hit increases in the order of set value 1<set value 2<set value 3<set value 4<set value 5<set value 6. That is, when setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the degree of advantage increases in the order of setting value 2<setting value 3<setting value 4<setting value 5<setting value 6. increase step by step.

It should be noted that the set values are not limited to six stages as long as they are provided in a plurality of stages. Since the ball output rate (the number of balls output per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes in accordance with the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the setting value changes the ball output rate. It can also be said that it is to do.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of setting values, for example, setting values 4 to 6 are called high setting with a high probability of winning a big win, and setting values 1 to 3 are called low setting with a low probability of winning a big win.

Also, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big win.

Regarding the characteristic portion 183F, when the jackpot game state is controlled, the RAM 55 as a reservation storage buffer stores the hold information determined to be controlled to hit (big win or small win). , hold reps may be executed. Concretely, the pending series is the pending information that exists when the big win occurs, and there is pending information that will become a hit in the future, and after the big win gaming state ends, the pending information that existed when the big win occurred. It refers to continuous hits within the reservation information range in which the next hits occur continuously within the range of (reserved). In the case of a small win, a big win via a small win is made based on the occurrence of a V winning, so it can be said that the reserve information of a small win is the reserve storage information of a win that will become a big win in the future. When such a holding series is executed, there is a case where an informing effect for informing that it is a holding series is executed.

FIG. 20-1 shows the first special prize winning determination table and the second special winning determination table in the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 183F in which the winning probability of winning can be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6. It is an explanatory view showing . These tables are stored in the ROM54.

FIG. 20-1(A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol winning judgment table is a data table for making a big winning judgment with respect to the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big winning judgment value to be compared with random R which is a random number for winning judgment is set. In FIG. 20-1(B), the first special figure hit determination table shows the probability (percentage) that the big hit determination value determines the big hit instead of showing the big hit determination value itself.

The jackpot probability of the first special symbol differs according to the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, it is possible to set the jackpot probability of the relationship of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6.

FIG. 20-1(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure per determination table. The second special hit determination table is a data table for judging a big hit and a small hit with respect to the second special symbol, and is set with a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R. It is a table with In FIG. 20-1 (B), for the second special figure per determination table, instead of showing the big hit determination value itself and the small hit determination value time saving, the probability (percentage) that it is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination value, and , the probability (percentage) that it is decided to make a big hit by the small hit judgment value is shown.

The upper stage in FIG. 20-1(B) is the big hit determination table section, and the lower stage in FIG. 20-1(B) is the small hit determination table section. The “probability” shown in the upper part of FIG. 20-1(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a big hit, and the “probability” shown in the lower part of FIG. 20-1(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a small hit. .

The jackpot probability of the second special symbol differs according to the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, it is possible to set the jackpot probability of the relationship of setting 1<setting 2<setting 3<setting 4<setting 5<setting 6. On the other hand, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1/7.35 regardless of the set value. In addition, you may provide a small hit in the 1st special design. In such a case, it is desirable that the probability of winning a small hit is lower for the first special symbol than for the second special symbol. For example, the small hit probability of the first special symbol may be set to 1/100.

The CPU 56 determines the count value of the random number circuit 503 when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 (first starting winning) or the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14 (second starting winning) is detected. Extract (random R). As for the first start prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches one of the big hit judgment values, a big hit is given with respect to the first special pattern. to decide. As for the second start prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches any one of the big hit judgment values, the second special pattern is given a big hit. to decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special hit determination table, and the extracted value matches any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small win with respect to the second special symbol. Determining to make a small win also means making a provisional decision to make a big win via a small win (because it is not controlled as a big win unless a V winning occurs during a small win, it is described as a temporary decision). .

Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state. It is also about deciding whether to do it or not. Determining whether or not to make a small win means determining whether or not to shift to a small winning game state. It is also about deciding whether or not.

In the pachinko game machine 1 configured such that the jackpot probability can be set in a plurality of stages and the winning probability of the jackpot changes according to the set value by setting change operation, the present set value is controlled by the effect control CPU 101. and a setting change effect suggesting that the setting value has been changed (for example, suggesting that the setting value has been changed at the time of the most recent power-on).

[Rush success/failure production example]
Next, after the end of the jackpot game state, the first condition that is satisfied based on the detection that the game ball has passed through a specific area such as the gate 32, and the operation such as button operation by the player is detected. In response to the establishment of any one of the second condition established based on the fact that the game is played, the open state of the V judgment winning device 87 due to the small hit is likely to occur, and the big winning game based on the V winning by right hitting. A description will be given of the “rush possibility effect”, which is a effect that suggests whether or not to enter a time-saving state as a so-called rush state, in which the state is likely to occur.

FIG. 20-2 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an image display example of the rush yes/no effect. At the time of the final variation of the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state, a rush rush chance image 183F001 showing the characters “Rush rush chance!” is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-2(A). As a result, it is notified that there is an opportunity to enter the rush state. Next, as shown in FIG. 20-2(B), a large right-handing promotion image 183F002 including the characters "Right-handed" and showing a relatively large right-pointing arrow is displayed, and "Hold within the time limit. CHARGE!” is displayed as a holding promotion image 183F003. As a result, a right-handed operation promotion effect is executed, and it is notified that it is necessary to hit right-handedly and store the reserved storage information within the time limit in order to enter the rush state. The large right hitting promotion image 183F002 and the holding retention promotion image 183F003 are collectively called a right hitting promotion display for holding charge.

Next, as in the image display device 5 at the start of the timer effect in FIG. 20-2(C), at a predetermined position on the screen, the hold/save promotion image 183F003 is erased, and instead, a display such as "30:00" is displayed. A timer numerical value image 183F000 indicating a numerical value of a timer is displayed, and a timer effect is started in which the time limit (for example, about 30 seconds) for accumulating reserved storage information is counted and displayed in a countdown format.

During execution of the timer effect started as shown in FIG. 20-2(C), as shown in FIG. By displaying the small-sized hitting to the right promotion image 183F004, the hitting to the right operation promotion rendering is executed. In this way, the display of the large right hitting promotion image 183F002 is restricted during execution of the timer effect. During the execution of the timer effect, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), each time the game ball starts winning the second starting winning port 14 and one piece of holding storage information accumulates, the first holding correspondence of the vertically long rectangle A panel image 183F006 to a panel image 183F009 corresponding to the fourth suspension are displayed one by one in order from the left side of the screen. Such an effect is called a pending panel effect.

As in the image display device 5 at the end of the timer effect in FIG. 20-2(E), a first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 with the letter "A" attached corresponding to the first suspension storage information appears. Is displayed. A second suspension corresponding panel image 183F007 with the character "B" added corresponding to the second suspension storage information appears and is displayed. A third suspension corresponding panel image 183F008 to which the letter "C" is attached corresponding to the third suspension storage information appears and is displayed. A fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 to which the letter "D" is attached corresponding to the fourth suspension storage information appears and is displayed. As a result, it is possible to distinguish which suspension storage information corresponds to the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009.

During execution of the timer effect, when the fourth suspension storage information is generated, as shown in FIG. A pending charge completion notification image 183F012 is displayed, showing the characters "Holding charge complete!". As a result, it is notified that the charging of the pending storage information has been completed.

When the timer effect using the timer numerical image 183F000 ends, the display mode (effect mode) of the displayed first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 can be changed. 20-2 (F), the button image 18 in a display mode reminiscent of the push button 120
An operation prompting effect in which 3F010 is displayed is executed. In the button image 183F010, by displaying the character "Continuous Hit" in the central portion, a display is provided to encourage the player to repeatedly hit the push button 120. FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-2(F), during execution of the reserved panel corresponding effect, the display of the small right hitting promotion image 183F004 is continued as the right hitting promotion effect. In this way, the display of the large right hitting promotion image 183F002 is restricted during execution of the reserved panel corresponding effect.

The suspension panel corresponding effect that allows the effect mode to be changed is executed for a predetermined period of time (for example, about 10 to 30 seconds) after the timer effect ends. In the pending panel change effect, even if the timer effect using the timer numerical image 183F000 ends as shown in 20-2(F), the small right hitting promotion image 183F004 continues during the pending panel change effect. Is displayed.

During the pending panel change effect in which the effect mode can be changed, the button image 183F010 is displayed, and the small right hitting promotion image 183F004 is displayed. Therefore, according to such a display, a general player operates the push button 120 or hits the game ball to the right. Therefore, during the pending panel change effect, the operation detection of the push button 120 or the passage detection of the game ball through the gate 32 can be performed.

The pending panel change effect that allows the effect mode to be changed is performed by detecting the operation of the push button 120 or detecting the passage of the game ball through the gate 32, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I). For each, the display mode (display color) of each of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 is an effect that can be changed according to the individually selected effect pattern (change pattern). Button image 183F010 is changed and displayed each time push button 120 is detected to be operated so as to appear to have been operated.

In FIGS. 20-2 (G) to (I), as an example of a hold panel change effect that can change the effect mode, a first hold corresponding panel image 183F006, a second hold corresponding panel image 183F007, and a third hold An effect example is shown in which the effect of changing the display mode (display color) of the corresponding panel image 183F008 and the fourth reserved corresponding panel image 183F009 is executed in parallel. In FIGS. 20-2(G) to (I), the holding-response panel images whose display modes (display colors) have changed are indicated by diagonal lines.

When the reserved panel change effect is completed, the first second reserved storage information → the second second reserved storage information → the third second reserved storage information → the fourth reserved storage information In turn, a special effect is executed to show whether or not the entry into the rush state is successful. As an example of a special effect, in the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009, in order from the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006, ally character images (player's side) appear and are displayed. Separately from this, an enemy character image (enemy of the player) appears and is displayed, indicating that if the ally character image fights against the enemy character image and wins, the rush state will succeed. A battle production is executed as a special production that indicates that the rush state will fail if you fight and lose.

In the battle production, if the holding memory information corresponding to the holding corresponding panel image in which the character image targeted for the battle production has appeared is the information of "direct big win" or "big win via small win", the friendly character When the image wins and the hold storage information corresponding to the hold corresponding panel image in which the character image targeted for the battle effect has appeared is information that is "lost", a display in which the ally character image is defeated is executed. be.

For example, when the pending memory information of the performance object during execution of the battle performance is "direct big win" or "big win via minor win", a display is made that the ally character image wins, and the pending memory of the performance object is displayed. At the end of the execution of the battle presentation corresponding to the information, as shown in FIG. 20-2(J), a rush entry presentation indicating that the rush state has been successfully entered is executed. In the effect with rush rush, a success notification image 183F011 showing characters such as "Success! Rush rush!" is displayed. On the other hand, for example, when the pending memory information of the effect target during execution of the battle effect is "lost", a display is made in which the ally character image is defeated, and the battle effect corresponding to the pending memory information of the effect object is displayed. At the end of the execution, a no-rush effect is executed to indicate that the rush state has failed to enter. In the non-rush effect, a failure notification image (not shown) showing characters such as "failure" is displayed.

The special effects described above are executed in the same way when the button operation is detected and when the gate passage is detected.

The "rush availability effect" shown in FIG. It consists of a "special performance" over 2 specific times.

In the special effect, for example, when the pending storage information of the effect target during the execution of the battle effect includes "direct big hit" or "big hit via small win", the battle effect is the last order. The battle effect corresponding to the reserved storage information may be continued, and after waiting for the final bottle effect to end, the success effect indicating that the entry into the rush state is successful may be executed.

In the rush availability effect shown in FIG. 20-2, after the pending charge is completed by filling the second pending storage information within a predetermined period, each The player's expectation can be heightened by executing the "suspension corresponding panel effect" whose effect mode can be changed for the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 corresponding to the suspension storage information. can. Furthermore, after the "holding corresponding panel effect" is completed, the first second holding storage information → the second second holding storage information → the third second holding storage information → the fourth By executing a special performance showing whether or not the rush state is successfully entered in the order of the reserved storage information, the expectation of the player can be further heightened.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I), in the panel effect for holding, the execution of the large right hitting promotion image 183F002 is restricted and the small right hitting promotion image 183F004 is displayed. Execution of the small right hitting promotion image 183F004, which has lower performance visibility than the promotion image 183F002, is restricted. As a result, the right-hand shot promotion effect for promoting the shooting of the game medium to the right-hand shot path (second path) is not excessively executed, so that the game medium is shot to the right-hand path (second path). Wasteful ejection of the game medium to the right-handed path (second path) according to the effect that promotes can be suppressed.

[Panel effect selection table example for suspension]
FIG. 20-3 is a diagram showing, in tabular form, an example of a suspension corresponding panel effect selection table used for selecting a suspension corresponding panel effect displayed in the effect shown in FIG. 20-2.

In FIG. 20-3, common to all of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009, as the production pattern of the suspension corresponding panel production, there are a plurality of types of the first production pattern to the 12th production pattern. Production patterns are set to be selectable.

Each production pattern in the 1st production pattern to the 12th production pattern is the display color at the time of appearance display, the display color at the time of detecting the first button operation or the first gate passing, the display color at the time of detecting the second button operation or gate passing 2 Display color detection when detecting an item, display color when detecting the third button operation or detecting the third object passing through the gate, display color when detecting the fourth button operation or detecting the third object passing through the gate, detection of the fourth button operation A combination pattern of display colors is set when the time or when the fourth object passing through the gate is detected.

For example, in the fourth production pattern, the panel image corresponding to hold is displayed in "white" when it appears and displayed, changes from "white" to "blue" when the first button operation is detected or when the first gate passage is detected, and the button When the second operation is detected or the second object passing through the gate is detected, and when the button operation is detected for the third time or the third object passing through the gate is detected, "blue" is maintained, and when the button operation is detected four times or the fourth object passing through the gate is detected It is a production pattern that sometimes changes from "blue" to "red".

In the suspension corresponding panel effect selection table, the data of the suspension corresponding panel effect selection random counter updated by the effect control CPU 101 becomes "direct big hit" or "minor win" depending on the variable display result based on the suspension storage information. The first to twelfth effect patterns are allocated to each of the first effect pattern to the twelfth effect pattern in different allocations depending on whether there is a variable display result based on the reserved storage information and when the result is "missing". In FIG. 20-3, the number of such random counter data allocations for selecting a panel effect pattern corresponding to 1 suspension is shown as a percentage (%) of the total number of random counter data for selecting a panel effect pattern corresponding to 1 suspension. It is

According to FIG. 20-3, the final pending panel color of each of the first pending corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth pending corresponding panel image 183F009 in each effect pattern is "direct jackpot" or " The selection ratio of the effect pattern is set so that the expectation level for rushing into a rush state with a "small hit" has a relationship of "white<blue<green<red<rainbow". In addition, regarding the pending panel image, if at least one pending panel becomes a "rainbow" color at any stage after the appearance display, it will be a "direct big hit" or a "minor hit" and enter the rush state. is determined.

As a result, the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009, as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the display mode (color) can be changed according to an individually set effect pattern. As a result, the player's actions such as the player's button operation and shooting operation can be promoted. In addition, it is possible to make the effect mode of the pending panel change effect rich in variety.

In addition, in the suspension corresponding panel effect shown in FIG. 20-2, for all of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009, detection of continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player's action (or gate 32 (detection of passage of game ball in), the suspension corresponding panel image has changed to the final suspension corresponding panel color determined using the suspension corresponding panel effect selection table shown in FIG. 20-3. However, after that, when the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player's motion is continuously detected (or the passage of the game ball at the gate 32 is detected), other setting suggesting effects are executed, etc. The effect control CPU 101 may perform control for executing a new effect.

In addition, regarding the color of the on-hold panel image to be selected and determined in the on-hold panel effect selection table shown in FIG. 20-3, the rainbow color can be selected only when the highest setting value (set value 6) is set. It may be assumed that

[Rush enable/disable effect processing]
FIG. 20-4 is a flow chart showing rush yes/no effect processing for executing the rush yes/no effect shown in FIG. 20-2. The rush availability effect processing of FIG. 20-4 is a process executed within S802 of FIG. 19 (processing during effect symbol fluctuation).

In the rush availability effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is the final variation display time in the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state (183FS001). Whether or not it is the final variation display time in the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state is determined by the game control side CPU 56 at the time of the final variation display in the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state. Perform control to transmit a time saving control final variation pattern command that can be specified as a display, and determine whether or not the time saving control final variation pattern command is received by the performance control CPU 101 on the performance control side. be judged.

In 183FS001, when it is not the final variation display time in the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state, the process proceeds to 183FS003 which will be described later. On the other hand, in 183FS001, when it is the final variation display time in the time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a rush rush chance image 183F001 as shown in FIG.

At 183FS003, it is determined whether or not it is the holding charge effect start timing set after the first predetermined time (several seconds) has passed since the last variable display start time in the time saving control (183FS003). At 183FS003, when it is not the pending charge effect start timing, the process proceeds to 183FS005 which will be described later. On the other hand, at 183FS003, when it is time to start the pending charge effect, a right-handed driving promotion display for pending charge is displayed (183FS004), and the process proceeds to 183FS005. As the right-hand shot promotion display for holding charge in 183FS004, a large right-hand shot promotion image 183F002 and a holding retention promotion image 183F003 as shown in FIG. 20-2(B) are displayed.

At 183FS005, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the timer effect set after the second predetermined time (several seconds after the first predetermined time has elapsed) from the start of the final variable display (183FS005). At 183FS005, when it is not time to start the timer effect, the process proceeds to 183FS009 which will be described later. On the other hand, in 183FS005, when it is time to start the timer effect, the timer used for the timer effect is set (183FS006), and the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 as shown in FIG. The image 183F003 is erased) (183FS007). The timer used for the timer effect is set to timer value data corresponding to, for example, 30 seconds. Then, the timer clocking flag is set (183FS008), and the processing ends.

At 183FS009, it is determined whether or not the timer timing flag is set (183FS009). When the timer timing flag is not set at 183FS009, the process proceeds to 183FS021 which will be described later. On the other hand, in 183FS009, when the timer timing flag is set, the data of the timer used for the timer effect is updated (subtracted update) (183FS010). As a result, the timer data is subtracted and updated each time the rush availability effect processing is executed. Then, when it becomes necessary to update the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 based on the updated timer data (the updated timer data becomes the data that needs to be updated for exactly 0.01 seconds). ), the timer numerical image 18
The display of 3F000 is updated (updated by subtracting 0.01 seconds) (183FS011).

Next, it is determined whether or not the timer has timed up because the data of the timer used for the timer effect has become "0" (183FS012). When the timer times out at 183FS012, the process proceeds to 183FS017, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the timer has not timed out at 183FS012, it is determined whether or not the second reservation storage information is in a full state (holding upper limit number state) with four holding upper limit numbers (183FS013). Whether the second reserved memory information is full or not is determined by the effect control CPU 101 storing the current second reserved memory number data in the RAM 103 each time the second reserved memory number designation command shown in FIG. 8 is received. It is stored and determined by referring to the data.

When the second reserved storage information is full in 183FS013, a reserved charge completion image 183F012 as shown in FIG. 20-2(E) is displayed (183FS013A), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the second reserved storage information is not full in 183FS013, it is determined whether or not new second reserved storage information is generated (183FS014). Whether or not the new second reserved storage information is generated is determined based on whether or not the second starting winning designation command shown in FIG. 8 is newly received.

If 183FS014 does not generate new second reserved storage information, the process ends. On the other hand, when the new second reserved memory information is generated in 183FS014, based on the data of the symbol designation command in FIG. , small hits, and loses) are confirmed, and the data of the random counter for selecting the panel effect pattern for suspension is extracted, and based on this information, the suspension correspondence of FIG. Using the panel effect selection table, the effect pattern of the pending panel effect corresponding to the new second pending storage information is selected and determined, and the determined effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (183FS015). Then, for the new second pending storage information, as shown in FIG. 20-2(D), the image display device 5 is caused to display a new pending corresponding panel image in the appearance color corresponding to the effect pattern determined in 183FS015. (183FS016), the process ends.

Next, the processing of 183FS017, which proceeds when the timer times out in 183FS012, will be described. At 183FS017, the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 as shown in FIG. 20-2(C) is ended (erased). Next, by performing the same processing as in 183FS013, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage information is full (183FS017A).

When the second reserved storage information is full at 183FS017A, the execution of the operation prompting effect in which the button image 183F010 as shown in FIG. 20-2(E) is displayed is started (183FS018). Then, the operation rendering flag is set (183FS019), the timer clocking flag is reset (183FS020), and then the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the second reserved storage information is not full in 183FS017A, the no operation effect flag is set without executing the operation prompting effect shown in FIG. 20-2(F) (183FS017B). , the timer timing flag is reset (183FS020), and then the process is terminated. Thus, when the second reserved storage information is not full during the timer performance, the operation prompting performance is not executed and the state at the end of the timer performance is continued.

After that, when it is determined at 183FS009 that the timer timing flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the operation rendering flag is set (183FS021). When the operation rendering flag is not set in 183FS021, 18 will be described later.
Go to 3FS021A.

On the other hand, when the operation rendering flag is set in 183FS021, by confirming the presence or absence of the output of the detection signal from the push sensor 124 and the presence or absence of the output of the detection signal from the gate switch 32a. , whether or not operation of the push button 120 is detected or passage of a game ball through the gate 32 is detected (183FS022). When there is no such detection in 183FS021, the process proceeds to 183FS026 which will be described later. On the other hand, when such a detection is made in 183FS021, whether the value of the detection number counter as a counter for counting the number of detection times of detecting the operation of the push button 120 or detecting the passage of the game ball through the gate 32 is less than 4 It is determined whether or not (183FS023). When the value of the detection number counter is not less than 4 at 183FS023, the process proceeds to 183FS026 which will be described later. On the other hand, when the value of the detection number counter is less than 4 at 183FS023, the value of the detection number counter is updated by addition (+1) (183FS024). Then, for each suspension corresponding panel image of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009, according to the production pattern selected and determined in 183FS015 and stored, according to the number of detections indicated by the value of the detection number counter to execute the pending panel effect (183FS025) and proceed to 183FS026.

Thereby, for example, each time the operation detection of the push button 120 or the passage detection of the game ball at the gate 32 as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I) is performed, An effect is executed in which the display mode (display color) of each of the 4-hold corresponding panel images 183F009 can change according to the effect pattern (change pattern) individually selected and determined in advance.

Also, when the process advances to 183FS021A when the operation effect flag is not set at 183FS021, it is determined whether or not the operation non-effect flag is set (183FS021A). At 183FS021A, when the operation no effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to 183FS030 which will be described later. On the other hand, at 183FS021A, when the operation non-effect flag is set, the process proceeds to 183FS026 while maintaining the effect state in which less than four pending corresponding panel images are displayed at that time.

In 183FS026, the "suspension corresponding panel effect" started from 183FS002 (including both the case where the suspension corresponding panel effect is executed in response to the detection of button operation after the end of the timer effect or the detection of passage through the gate and the case where it is not executed). It is determined whether or not it is the predetermined performance end timing (183FS026). If it is determined at 183FS026 that it is not the end timing of the pending panel effect, the process is terminated. On the other hand, at 183FS026, when it is time to end the pending panel effect, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the data of the second pending memory number stored in the RAM 103 so that the second pending memory number becomes "0". ” (183FS026A). When the second reserved memory number is "0" in 183FS026A, the rush rush non-display is executed without executing the special effect (183FS026B), and the process ends. As a result, when there is no second suspension storage information at the end of the suspension corresponding panel presentation, it is informed that the rush does not occur.

In addition, when the number of second pending storage is not "0" in 183FS026A, each of A special effect (battle effect) to be executed corresponding to the second reserved memory information is set (183FS027), and the execution of the set special effect is reserved from the one corresponding to the second reserved memory information stored first. Start according to the order of storage (the order of the earliest storage timing) (183FS028). As a special effect, a battle effect is executed in which the characters corresponding to each piece of reserved storage information as described above are displayed and have a battle. Then, the special effect in-execution flag is set (183FS029), the operation effect in-execution flag or no operation effect flag (the flag that is set) is reset (183FS029A), and the process is terminated.

As a result, when the timer effect timer times up in 183FS012, when the second hold storage number is full, the button operation detection or gate after the end of the timer effect is continued until the end of the predetermined hold corresponding panel effect. A special effect is executed after the suspension corresponding panel effect corresponding to the passage detection is executed. In addition, when the timer effect timer times up in 183FS012, when the second hold storage number is not full and is not "0", the display state of the image of the hold correspondence panel at that time is determined in advance. After the continuous display until the end of the pending panel effect, the special effect is executed. On the other hand, when the timer effect timer times out in 183FS012, when the second hold storage number is "0", the display state of the image of the hold corresponding panel at that time is the predetermined hold corresponding panel effect. After the continuous display until the end, the special effect is not executed.

Next, processing after starting execution of the special effect will be described. After the execution of the special effect is started, after it is determined at 183FS021 that the operation effecting flag is not set, at 183FS021A it is determined that the operation not effecting flag is not set, and the process proceeds to 183FS030 to determine whether the special effect executing flag is set. (183FS030). If the special effect execution flag is not set at 183FS030, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special performance execution flag is set in 183FS030, it is determined whether or not the execution of the special performance corresponding to the winning pending storage information such as "direct big hit" or "small hit" is finished. (183FS031). Whether or not it is time to end execution of the special effect is determined by confirming the state of progress of the special effect.

At 183FS031, when the execution of the special effect corresponding to the winning hold storage information is finished, a rush rushing effect as shown in FIG. Thus, when the special performance corresponding to the winning reservation storage information is executed, the rush rush performance is executed at the end of the performance. On the other hand, if it is not at the end of execution of the special performance corresponding to the win pending storage information in 183FS031, whether or not it is the end of the execution of the special performance corresponding to the losing pending storage information such that the variable display result becomes the losing display result. is determined (183FS033). At 183FS031, when it is time to end the execution of the special performance corresponding to the deviation pending storage information, the rush rush non-performance is executed (183FS034), and the process proceeds to 183FS034A. As a result, when the special performance corresponding to the losing hold storage information is executed, the non rush rush performance is executed at the end of the performance.

At 183FS034A, it is determined whether or not the special effect corresponding to all the second pending storage information has ended (183FS034A). At 183FS034A, if the special effects corresponding to all the second reserved storage information have not been completed, the processing is terminated. As a result, the end of the currently running special effect is awaited. On the other hand, at 183FS034A, when the special effect corresponding to all the second reserved storage information has ended, the special effect running flag is reset (183FS035), and the process is terminated. As a result, for the special effects corresponding to all the second reserved storage information, the effect indicating the presence or absence of the rush rush is executed at the end.

By executing the rush yes/no effect process described above, the rush yes/no effect shown in FIG. 20-2 is executed. After the end of the rush propriety effect, when the direct jackpot is achieved, a combination of jackpot symbols is displayed in S803 of FIG. Further, after the end of the rush yes/no effect, when a small win is achieved, a combination of small win symbols is displayed in S803 of FIG.

In the above-described rush possibility effect processing, as shown in 183FS022 to 183FS025 and the like, the first condition that is established based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area such as the game ball passage detection of the gate 32 and the push button In response to the establishment of either the second condition that is established based on the detection of the action by the player by the action detection means, such as the operation detection of 120, a predetermined display such as a panel presentation corresponding to the suspension is performed. It is possible to change the production mode of the production. The detection of the button operation, which is the first condition that can be established simply by operating the button, is the second condition that can be established by shooting the game ball, such as selection of the hitting direction and adjustment of the hitting strength. The first condition and the second condition differ in the ease with which the condition is met, for example, because the condition is more likely to be met than the gate passage detection.

In addition, the fact that the first condition and the second condition differ in the ease with which the conditions are satisfied can also be explained for the following reason. The first condition is, for example, that in addition to the player's shooting operation, the shot game ball must pass through the gate 32, and furthermore, after the game ball has passed through the gate 32 by the gate switch 32a, the gate A performance control command instructing passing through 32 is transmitted from the main board 31 to the performance control board 80, and based on the reception of the command, the performance control CPU 101 can confirm establishment of the condition. On the other hand, the second condition is that, for example, the action of the player operating the push button is detected by the push sensor 124, the detection signal is directly input to the production control board 80, and the production is controlled based on the detection signal. Since the application CPU 101 can confirm the establishment of the condition, the condition is more likely to be established than the first condition. Therefore, it can be said that the ease with which the first condition and the second condition are met also differs from the viewpoint of the mode of transmission of information for establishing such a condition.

With such a configuration, it is possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect in response to the establishment of either the first condition or the second condition. Since the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the two conditions, the conditions for changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect are more likely to be established than when there is one condition, and the specific area is the game medium. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game when an effect capable of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is performed based on the passage of the .

Further, the above-described button operation detection and gate passage detection can actually be established simultaneously, and as shown by 183FS022 in FIG. Therefore, the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the two conditions, the first condition and the second condition. It becomes easy to be established, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game when the performance that can change the performance mode of the predetermined performance is performed based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area. When the button operation detection and the gate passage detection are established at the same time, a notification effect is executed to notify the fact that they were detected at the same time (simultaneous detection), or the degree of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is controlled. , the effect control CPU 101 may execute a different effect than when the button operation detection and the gate passage detection are not established at the same time.

In addition, as shown in 183FS022 to 183FS025 of 4 in FIG. 20-4, when the first condition such as gate passage detection is satisfied and when the second condition such as button operation effect is satisfied, Since a similar suspension-responsive panel effect can be executed, when changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect such as the suspension-responsive panel effect, it is possible to execute the predetermined change effect such as the color change of the suspension-responsive panel image. Since a common change effect can be executed when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, the same change effect can be performed regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. Since the change performance is executed, it is possible to prevent a sense of incompatibility from occurring with respect to the predetermined change performance when changing the performance mode of the predetermined performance.

In addition, as shown in 183FS017A, 183FS018 to 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4, after the second reservation storage information is stored up to the upper limit number, it is determined whether or not the reservation storage information that can be controlled to the jackpot game state is stored. Since it is possible to notify, in a situation where it is not necessary to shoot a game ball, such as a situation in which the reserved memory information is stored up to the upper limit number when a game is played in which the reserved memory information is stored up to the upper limit number. , the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

[Example of production with different ratio of production mode change in hold-response panel production for each condition type]
Next, it is executed in response to the establishment of either the first condition that the passage of the game ball through the gate 32 is detected or the second condition that the operation of the push button 120 is detected. As a modified example of the suspension corresponding panel effect in the rush yes/no effect, an effect example in which the effect mode change ratio in the suspension corresponding panel effect differs for each condition type will be described.

In FIGS. 20-3 and 20-4, either the first condition that the passage of the game ball through the gate 32 is detected or the second condition that the operation of the push button 120 is detected. is established, the production mode of the suspension corresponding panel production in the rush yes/no production (the image color of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009) has been explained. . In such a suspension correspondence panel presentation, presentation control is executed in which the rate of change of the presentation mode in the suspension correspondence panel presentation is the same regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is established.

However, regarding the pending panel effect in the rush yes/no effect, the rate at which the effect mode changes may differ depending on whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 may execute the following effect control.

For example, with respect to the pending panel effect selection table as shown in FIG. Data are set so that the pattern and the performance pattern for when the second condition is satisfied have different rates of change in the panel color corresponding to suspension. When executing the pending panel effect in the rush yes/no effect, when the first condition is satisfied, the pending corresponding panel effect is executed based on the effect pattern for when the first condition is satisfied, and when the second condition is satisfied. Based on the performance pattern for when the second condition is established, a panel performance corresponding to suspension is executed.

For example, if the first condition is that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the second condition is that the operation of the push button 120 has been detected, simply by the player acting, Between the second condition that is established and the first condition that is established when the player operates the handle to shoot the game ball and pass the game ball through the gate 32, the first condition is the better. The condition is less likely to be satisfied than the second condition. Therefore, when the first condition is established, the rate at which the presentation mode changes in the suspension corresponding panel presentation is set higher than when the second condition is established. With this setting, when the player tries to satisfy the condition, it is possible to prevent the player from making an action biased towards the condition that is likely to be satisfied. Conversely, when the second condition is met, the rate at which the presentation mode changes in the on-hold panel presentation may be set higher than when the first condition is met. By doing so, it is possible to facilitate the operation of the push button 120 .

By executing such effect control, in the hold corresponding panel effect in the rush yes/no effect, depending on whether the first condition or the second condition is established, the effect mode in the hold corresponding panel effect can be changed at different rates. When such effect control is executed, the rate of change of the effect mode in the suspension corresponding panel effect is different depending on whether the first condition or the second condition is established, so that the suspension corresponding panel effect is performed. By generating variation in the rate at which the effect mode changes in the mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game due to the change in the effect mode in the suspension corresponding panel effect.

[First setting suggestion effect example]
Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, an example of executing a setting suggestion effect capable of suggesting the current setting value will be described. First, an example of the first setting suggestion effect will be described.

The effect control CPU 101 performs a first suggestion effect for ending the suggestion after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state until a specific timing in a specific period, and as shown in FIG. Any of the second suggestion performances in which, after the suggestion regarding the control of the big hit state is made, the suggestion regarding the control of the big win state is continuously made after a specific timing, and the setting suggestion performance regarding the setting of the set value is performed. It is possible to perform a production. As a result, by making it possible to execute either the first suggesting performance in which the suggestion is made until the specific timing and ends, or the second suggestive performance in which the suggestion is made even after the specific timing, the amusement of the game can be improved.

FIG. 20-5 is a diagram showing an execution example of a setting suggestion effect using a ready-to-win pattern as a first setting suggestion effect example. The setting suggestion effect of FIG. 20-5 is executed by the effect control CPU 101. FIG. FIG. 20-5(A) shows an effect execution example 66AK101 in the case where the form of variable display of the decoration pattern (effect pattern) is the ready-to-win mode and the ready-to-win is established. At this time, the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed in the ``left'' and ``right'' decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, and the ready-to-win state is established, and the normal ready-to-win performance is executed. FIG. 20-5(B) shows an effect execution example 66AK102 in the case where the ready-to-win effect of the normal reach becomes the ready-to-reach effect that shifts to the ready-to-win effect of the super reach. At this time, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the decoration pattern (effect pattern) is displayed in a reduced size, and the effect image in the ready-to-win effect of super reach is displayed. FIG. 20-5(C) shows an effect execution example 66AK103 when a change effect is executed. At this time, an effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed superimposed on the stop-displayed ready-to-win symbols, and an effect image notifying a message such as "Change the symbol display color!" A suggestion is made to change the symbol display color.

FIG. 20-5 (D1) shows the symbol display color corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is pattern RE-0 (a setting suggestion pattern that suggests a low expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player). indicates an effect execution example 66AK111 with no change. In FIG. 20-5 (D2), the pattern display color is copper, corresponding to the case where the setting suggesting pattern is pattern RE-1 (setting suggesting pattern suggesting confirmation that the set value is 2 or more). A changed effect execution example 66AK112 is shown. FIG. 20-5 (D3) shows the symbol display colors corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-2 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting that the expectation is high, which is a set value advantageous to the player). shows an effect execution example 66AK113 in which is changed to silver. FIG. 20-5 (D4) shows that the pattern display color is gold corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-3 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting confirmation that the highest setting value is 6). 66AK114 shows an effect execution example 66AK114 changed to . When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-0, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern does not change as in the effect execution example 66AK111, and remains red, which is the normal display color. As a result, a failure effect (fake effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the player's expectation, which is an advantageous set value, is low. When the setting suggesting pattern is the pattern RE-1, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern is changed to copper as in effect execution example 66AK112, thereby suggesting that the set value is 2 or more. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-2, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern is changed to silver as in the effect execution example 66AK113, thereby indicating that the player has a high degree of expectation, which is a set value advantageous to the player. Suggest. When the setting suggesting pattern is the pattern RE-3, the display color of the ready-to-win pattern is changed to gold as in effect execution example 66AK114, thereby suggesting the determination of 6, which is the highest set value.

[Second Setting Suggestion Effect Example]
Next, a second setting suggestion effect example will be described as an example of executing a setting suggestion effect capable of suggesting the current set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above.

After the performance control CPU 101 suggests the control of the big hit state until a specific timing in a specific period, the first suggestion performance continues to suggest the control of the big win state as a performance that can be executed after the specific timing. As, for example, when the ready-to-win pattern becomes a decoration pattern corresponding to a number other than 7, a first suggestion effect that continues to suggest the control of the big hit, and as shown in FIG. It is possible to execute any one of the second suggestion effect in which the suggestion is continued and the suggestion regarding the setting of the set value is made. As a result, by making it possible to execute either the first suggesting effect or the second suggesting effect after the specific timing, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

FIG. 20-6 is a diagram showing an execution example of an advance notice effect that is a step-up notice as a second setting suggestion effect example. The advance notice effect of FIG. 20-6 is executed by the effect control CPU 101. FIG. FIG. 20-6(A) shows an effect execution example 66AK201 in the first step of step-up notice. FIG. 20-6(B) shows an effect execution example 66AK202 in the second step of the step-up notice. FIG. 20-6(C) shows an effect execution example 66AK203 in the third step of step-up notice. FIG. 20-6(D) shows an effect execution example 66AK204 in the fourth step of the step-up notice. FIGS. 20-6 (E1) to (E4) show production execution examples 66AK211 to 66AK214 in the fifth step of the step-up notice. In the production execution examples 66AK201 to 66AK204, corresponding to the first step to the fourth step, the characters displayed by the frame-inside partial images are switched in order to change the production mode step by step. In the production execution examples 66AK211 to 66AK214, corresponding to the fifth step, the characters displayed by the partial image inside the frame are switched to all the characters displayed from the first step to the fourth step, thereby changing the production mode. change.

Further, in the effect execution examples 66AK211 to 66AK214, the display color of the outer frame partial image can be changed according to the outer frame display pattern. In the effect execution example 66AK211 shown in FIG. , the outer frame display color does not change, and the normal display color remains red. As a result, a failure effect (fake effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the player's expectation, which is an advantageous set value, is low. In the effect execution example 66AK212 shown in FIG. A change in color to copper suggests confirmation that the set value is 2 or greater. In the effect execution example 66AK213 shown in FIG. , the change of the outer frame display color to silver suggests that the player has a high expectation, which is a set value that is advantageous to the player. In the effect execution example 66AK214 shown in FIG. By changing the frame display color to gold, it suggests that 6, which is the highest set value, is fixed.

In general, it becomes difficult to raise the player's expectation even more after the announcement of the control to the jackpot game state is made. On the other hand, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, after the specific timing of the specific period, the production of the setting suggestion production using the ready-to-win pattern color as shown in Fig. 20-5 (D1) ~ (D4) Depending on the mode and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect using the outer frame display color in the fifth step in the notice effect of executing the step-up notice of FIG. 20-6 such as FIG. By providing a case where the setting value in the pachinko game machine 1 is suggested, the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be expected even after the notification of the control to the jackpot game state is performed. It is possible to diversify the performances and improve the amusement of the game.

[Main Effects Obtained by Characteristic Portion 183F]
(1) In the rush yes/no effect process of FIG. 20-4, as indicated by 183FS022 to 183FS025, etc., the first condition is established based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area such as the game ball passage detection of the gate 32. and a second condition that is established based on the detection of the action by the player by the action detection means, such as the operation detection of the push button 120. It is possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect such as . In this way, it is possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect in response to the establishment of either the first condition or the second condition. Since the performance mode of the predetermined performance can be changed based on the two conditions, the conditions for changing the performance mode of the predetermined performance are more likely to be established than when there is one condition, and the game medium passes through the specific area. It is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game when an effect is performed in which the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the action.

(2) As indicated by 183FS022 to 183FS025 in FIG. 20-4, the same is true when the first condition such as gate passage detection is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied such as button operation presentation. Since the on-hold corresponding panel effect can be executed, when changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect such as the on-hold corresponding panel effect, it is possible to execute the predetermined changing effect such as the color change of the on-hold corresponding panel image, When the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, since a common change effect can be executed, the common change effect can be performed regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied. Since the change performance is executed, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity from occurring in the performance with respect to the predetermined change performance when changing the performance mode of the predetermined performance.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I), in the panel effect for holding, the execution of the large right hitting promotion image 183F002 is restricted and the small right hitting promotion image 183F004 is displayed. Execution of the small right hitting promotion image 183F004, which has lower performance visibility than the hitting promotion image 183F002, is restricted. As a result, the right-hand shot promotion effect for promoting the shooting of the game medium to the right-hand shot path (second path) is not excessively executed, so that the game medium is shot to the right-hand path (second path). Wasteful ejection of the game medium to the right-handed path (second path) according to the effect that promotes can be suppressed.

(4) As shown in 183FS017A, 183FS018 to 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4, after the second reserved storage information is stored up to the upper limit number, whether or not the reserved storage information that can be controlled to the jackpot game state is stored Therefore, when a game in which the reserved memory information is stored up to the upper limit number is played, the situation where the reserved memory information is stored up to the upper limit number, and there is no need to shoot the game ball. , it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(5) As shown in [Example of effect with different ratio of change in effect mode in hold-response panel effect by condition type], in the hold-response panel effect in the rush yes/no effect, either the first condition or the second condition Depending on whether the condition is established, it is possible to change the rate at which the presentation mode changes in the suspension corresponding panel presentation. When such effect control is executed, the rate of change of the effect mode in the suspension corresponding panel effect is different depending on whether the first condition or the second condition is established, so that the suspension corresponding panel effect is performed. By generating variation in the rate at which the effect mode changes in the mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game due to the change in the effect mode in the suspension corresponding panel effect.

(6) As shown in FIG. 20-5, after the suggestion regarding the control of the big hit state is made until the specific timing in the specific period, the suggestion regarding the control of the big win state is continuously made after the specific timing and the setting value is changed. Any one of the second suggestive effects that perform setting suggestive effects related to setting can be executed. As a result, by making it possible to execute either the first suggesting performance in which the suggestion is made until the specific timing and ends, or the second suggestive performance in which the suggestion is made even after the specific timing, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(7) After suggesting the control of the big hit state until the specific timing in the specific period, the first suggestion effect that continues to suggest the control of the big win state as an effect that can be executed after the specific timing, for example When the ready-to-win pattern becomes a decoration pattern corresponding to a number other than 7, the first suggestion performance continues to suggest the control of the big hit, and as shown in FIG. 20-6, the suggestion about the control of the big win state continues. It is possible to execute any one of the second suggestive effect of performing a suggestion regarding the setting of the set value and the second suggestive effect of suggesting the setting of the set value. As a result, by making it possible to execute either the first suggesting effect or the second suggesting effect after the specific timing, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

[Other Modifications of Characteristic Portion 183F]
(1) In the characteristic portion 183F described above, the panel effect corresponding to the hold in the rush yes/no effect has been described as an example of the predetermined effect in which the effect mode can be changed. However, the predetermined effect is not limited to this, and may be effect in another effect mode. For example, instead of the pending panel effect, a pending character effect of displaying a character corresponding to each of the charged second pending memory displays may be executed. For example, different expectations can be set for a plurality of types of characters, and an effect can be executed in which the type of character can be changed after appearing, as in the effect pattern shown in FIG. The selection ratio of a plurality of performance patterns using characters may be different depending on whether the game is a small hit or a loss.

(2) As the first condition that is established based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area, the one that is established based on the passage through the gate 32 is shown. However, not limited to this, a predetermined winning area other than the gate 32 may be used as the specific area.

(3) As the first condition that is satisfied based on the game medium passing through the specific area, an area such as the gate 32 that may not pass even if the game ball is hit into the game area is shown as an example of the specific area. rice field. However, the specific area may be an area through which the game ball passes without fail when the game ball is hit into the game area, such as a gate dedicated to production.

(4) The second condition, which is established based on the detection of the action of the player by the action detection means, is established based on the detection of the player's action by one action detection means. Indicated. However, the second condition is not limited to this, and the second condition may be established based on detection of multiple types of player motions by multiple types of motion detection means. For example, the second condition may be established based on detection of operation of both the push button and the stick controller.

(5) As indicated by 183FS022 to 183FS025 in FIG. 20-4, the same is true when the first condition such as gate passage detection is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied such as button operation presentation. It was explained that the hold corresponding panel production can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different effects may be executed depending on whether the first condition is satisfied, such as when gate passage is detected, and when the second condition is satisfied, such as when button operation is performed. For example, during button operation presentation, no sound corresponding to operation detection is output, but during gate passage detection, a presentation may be provided in which a gate passage sound corresponding to passage detection is output. Also, during the button operation presentation, the first sound (operation sound) corresponding to the operation detection is output, and during the gate passage detection, the second sound (gate passage sound different from the first sound) is output according to the passage detection. You may make it produce the output.

(6) The success notification image 183F011 displayed in the effect with rush rush shown in FIG. Different images may be displayed depending on the display mode (rendering mode). For example, the overall display mode of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 before the special effect is executed is a display mode with a high expectation of rush rush effect, the more special it is The effect control CPU 101 may perform effect control such that the proportion of the success notification image 183F011 displayed in a different display mode (for example, gold, rainbow color, etc.) is increased.

(7) As shown in FIG. 20-3, the effect pattern of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 was shown as an example to be selected for each second suspension storage information, but this However, such an effect pattern may be selected in common for each of the two pieces of the second pending storage information (the first pending panel image and the second pending panel image are common effect patterns). , production patterns in which the panel image corresponding to the third suspension and the panel image corresponding to the fourth suspension are common, etc.). In addition, as such an effect pattern, a common effect pattern may be selected for all of the second reserved storage information.

(8) As an effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, for example, the panel image for holding is in a specific color (for example, "white" etc.) from the time of appearance until the detection of the 4th button operation or the detection of the 4th gate passage. When the unified display is made in , it may be decided that the game will be a ``direct big win'' or a ``minor win'' and enter a rush state in the same way as when the ``rainbow'' is displayed.

(9) As an effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, when the final colors of the first suspension corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth suspension corresponding panel image 183F009 are all the same color (for example, all "white") , or "rainbow" may be displayed, it may be determined that a "direct big win" or a "minor win" will occur and the rush state will be entered.

(10) As the effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, the final colors of the first pending panel image 183F006 to the fourth pending panel image 183F009 are all different colors (for example, all "white" (first pending panel image), "blue" (panel image corresponding to the second hold), "green" (panel image corresponding to the third hold), "red" (panel image corresponding to the fourth hold), "Rainbow" is displayed As in the case of , it may be determined that a "direct big win" or a "minor win" will occur and the rush state will be entered.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the V judgment winning device 87 is always opened. However, when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened and a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15, it is determined whether or not to open the variable winning ball device 15 based on a specific lottery, and a lottery result to open the variable winning ball device 15. The V judgment winning device 87 may be opened when it becomes.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball enters the V winning area in the V judgment winning device 87 in the small winning game state, the example is controlled to the big winning game state. Such a game state operation may be executed by controlling the big win game state in which the same operation as the game state is executed. For example, it is possible to execute a jackpot game control of an opening pattern such as opening the V judgment winning device 87 in the first round and opening the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 in rounds after the second round. When it is determined to execute such a big win game control by a big win determination, such a big win game state is started, and the V judgment winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the big win game state. A second round of opening the big winning variable winning ball device 20 by continuing the big winning game state when the game ball wins the V prize in the V winning area 870 in the first round. The subsequent round control is executed to show a jackpot game state. On the other hand, in the first round of the big hit game state, when the game ball does not win the V prize area 870 in the V judgment winning device 87, the big win game state is not continued from the second round onwards, and in the first round. Execute control to terminate.

(13) Advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include various advantageous states such as a jackpot game state, a time saving state, and a high base state. In a game machine in which the jackpot determination probability can be controlled from a low probability state to a high probability state (probability variable state), the high probability state is also included in the advantageous state. In this embodiment, as a more specific advantageous state, it corresponds to the opening of the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 in the jackpot game state.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine is described in which game media are paid out to the player when a prize is won. It is also possible to employ an enclosed game machine in which game points (scores) are added without paying out to the player. The enclosed type game machine is formed with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are an example of game media, within the game machine, and is also provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of winning. A gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed, and a game point ( A sealed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed type game machine is formed with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are an example of game media, within the game machine, and is also provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of winning.

(15) In the present embodiment, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is exemplified, but the "ratio (ratio, probability)" is not limited to this. Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value excluding 0% and 100% may be used.

(16) The game state advantageous to the player includes a jackpot game state, a time-saving state, a high-base state, and a state in which the game state after the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot compared to the normal state. Any game state may be used as long as it is a game state more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a variable probability state.

(17) In the aforementioned rush possibility effect, the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the push button 120 is shown as an example of the detection means capable of detecting the player's operation (movement). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other detection means such as a tilt direction sensor unit 123 capable of detecting an operation of an operation means that can be operated by the player such as the stick controller 122 may be used. Instead of the means for detecting the operation of the means, detection means capable of directly detecting the action of the player, such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor, may be used.

(18) It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered as examples 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.

1 pachinko machine, 32 gates, 124 push sensor, 120 push button, 183F100 first path, 183F200 second path, 101 production control CPU, 183F002 large right-handed image, 183F004 small right-handed image, 87 V judgment winning device, 870 V winning area, 56 CPU.

Claims (1)

A game machine that enables a game to be played by shooting game media and is controllable to an advantageous state for a player,
a specific area into which game media can enter ;
a motion detection means capable of detecting a motion by a player;
a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect capable of changing the effect mode;
a launch promotion effect executing means capable of executing a launch promotion effect for promoting the launch of game media ;
The predetermined effect execution means is
Either a first condition that is established based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area or a second condition that is established based on the detection of the action of the player by the action detection means is established. Depending on what has been done, there are cases where the effect mode of the predetermined effect is changed and cases where the effect mode of the predetermined effect is not changed,
During execution of the predetermined effect, the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied at the same time ,
When the first condition is satisfied, compared with the case when the second condition is satisfied, the ratio of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is high,
In the predetermined effect, a plurality of specific images corresponding to the reserved storage information related to variable display are displayed, and the specific image is displayed with a pattern selected for each of the specific images according to the number of times the first condition or the second condition is met. By changing the display mode for each image, the presentation mode is changed,
The launch promotion effect execution means includes:
As the launch promotion effects, a first launch promotion effect and a second launch promotion effect with lower visibility than the first launch promotion effect can be executed,
A gaming machine that restricts execution of the first firing promotion effect during execution of the predetermined effect .

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