JP7191551B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A game machine has been proposed in which the mode of a pre-reading advance notice effect is determined at the timing when a game ball wins a prize in a general winning hole, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the determined mode (see Patent Document 1, for example). .

JP 2017-148154 A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, even if a game ball wins a prize in a general winning hole, there is a possibility that the pre-reading announcement effect is not executed, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game may decrease.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that suppresses the loss of interest.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
a predetermined winning area in which a game value is given to a player by winning a game medium and a lottery controlled to the advantageous state is not performed;
correspondence display means capable of displaying a correspondence display including a pending display corresponding to the variable display before execution and a variable correspondence display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the corresponding display in response to the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area;
The change performance includes an introductory performance suggesting that the change performance is executed, an action performance acting on the corresponding display, and the action performance being executed after the action performance, and the action performance acting on the corresponding display. and a notification effect that notifies the display mode after the corresponding display is changed by
The change effect execution means is
When the game medium is won in the predetermined winning area while the corresponding display is not displayed, the image related to the introduction effect is erased without executing the action effect and the notification effect after the introduction effect is executed. death,
Restricting the execution of the change effect during the pattern confirmation period when the variable display ends,
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (1) in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that executes variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A game value (for example, a prize ball or a score in an enclosed game machine) is given to a player by winning a game medium, and a predetermined prize winning area (for example, a general prize winning port 10) that is not related to the control to the above-mentioned advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing corresponding display processing) capable of displaying corresponding display (for example, pending display, active display) corresponding to variable display;
and a change effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the corresponding display upon winning of the game medium in the predetermined prize area. ,
The change effect is executed after the first effect (for example, introduction effect) and the first effect,
A second effect (for example, action effect) that notifies the effect result of the change effect,
The change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect (for example, executes the process of step 25AKS013) when the game medium wins in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. , restricts the execution of the second effect (for example, see FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest while suitably executing the production.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When a game medium wins in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, the change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect, and then displays an image related to the first effect. It may be erased (for example, see FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from giving a sense of incongruity.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect when the game medium wins in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, and then when the corresponding display is displayed. The second effect corresponding to the first effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the winning in the predetermined winning area is not wasted, and the disappointment of the player can be prevented.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The change effect execution means can change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode (for example, "white" which is a non-announcement mode) irrelevant to whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display is controlled to the advantageous state as the effect result of the change effect. You can let it be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the second effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example based on characteristic part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example based on characteristic part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example based on characteristic part 25AK. It is a timing chart related to the change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of correspondence display processing related to a characteristic portion 25AK; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing determination ratios and the like in the correspondence display process related to the characteristic portion 25AK; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of a display change pattern corresponding to a characteristic portion 25AK; It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in a state in which the gaming machine frame is opened. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a losing variation pattern determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in characterizing part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in characterizing part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in characterizing part 112IW. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing processing executed when power is turned on; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a display monitor in setting change processing;

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

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

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

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

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

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

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

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

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

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

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

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

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S2).
1). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

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

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

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

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

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

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

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

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

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

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

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

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

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

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

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description of Characteristic Portion 25AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 25AK will be described. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 25AK, a pre-reading notice effect (a pre-reading notice effect) is executed upon winning a prize (entering the game ball) into the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加Specifically, after a prize (also referred to as a general prize) is generated in the general prize pool 10, it is possible to execute a pending change notice for changing the display mode of the pending display or the active display. In this way, the pending change notice that is executed with the general winning as a trigger is also referred to as a change effect. The suspended display and the active display are displays corresponding to the variable display, so they are collectively referred to as the corresponding display.

Winning to the general winning slot 10 can occur irrespective of the state of the game (progress of variable display, presence/absence of suspension, effect during execution, game state, etc.) during the game. Therefore, in order to suitably execute the pending change notice triggered by the general winning, it is necessary to perform effect control in consideration of the game situation.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is a risk that the target of the pending change notice may be difficult to understand, such as when the variable display is switched (shift timing of the pending display) or when the reach effect of the super reach is being executed. When it is desired to draw attention to the effect, the pre-reading notice effect (holding change notice) triggered by the general winning is restricted (not executed). Further, even when the pending display and the active display are not displayed and there is no target of the pending change notice, the execution of the pending change notice is restricted (a part of the effect is executed).

In addition, if the reservation change notice is not executed if there is no general winning despite the presence of the reservation display and the active display corresponding to the super reach and the big win, the entertainment of the game by the reservation change notice is improved. Opportunity (opportunity to change display mode of correspondence display) is lost. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pending change notice can be executed by a special opportunity different from the general winning. In this way, the pending change notice executed by a special opportunity is also referred to as a special change effect among the change effects. In this embodiment, the effect mode of the special change effect is a different effect mode from the change effect based on the general winning. By doing so, the variations of the effects are diversified, and the amusement of the game is improved.

In this embodiment, a special change effect is executed in variable display with super reach. Specifically, when it is decided to change the display mode of the active display in the variable display with super reach, and the active display does not change in the normal mode, and the reach effect of super reach is started. A special opportunity is established when it is (developed into super reach). When the special opportunity is established, a pending change notice (special change effect) is executed at a predetermined timing during the reach effect of super reach.

When it is decided to change the display mode of the active display in the variable display with super reach, during the first period until the ready reach effect of super reach starts, the change effect is executed with the general winning as a trigger. make it possible. However, in the second period after the start of the ready-to-win production of super ready-to-win, even if a general winning occurs, the changing production based on the winning is not executed, and the special changing production based on the establishment of the special opportunity is executed. .

FIG. 8-1 shows an effect operation example when the change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK is executed. In FIG. 8-1(A), variable display of decorative patterns is executed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 by downward arrows. indicates that It also shows that an active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5 and two pending displays are displayed in the pending display area 25AK002. The effect operation shown below is executed under the control of the effect control CPU 120 based on commands from the main substrate 11 .

Here, when the game ball enters the general prize winning port 10, as shown in FIG. An introduction part (introduction production) of a change production is executed. FIG. 8-1(B) shows an example in which a game ball enters the general winning hole 10 provided at the lower left of the game board 2, and the introduction effect in which the first effect image 25AK003 appears from that direction is shown. It is running. By executing the introductory effect of displaying such a first effect image 25AK003, the player can be notified that the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10 and that the prize ball corresponding to the winning has been obtained.

In this embodiment, the general prize winning openings 10 are provided at four locations, and a change effect (introduction effect) is executed according to the general prize winning hole 10 that has won. For example, an introductory effect may be executed such that the first effect image 25AK003 appears from the direction of the general prize winning opening 10 where the player wins. It should be noted that a change effect may be executed when a prize is won in a predetermined general prize-winning port 10 out of a plurality of general prize-winning ports 10, or a change effect may be executed when a prize is won in accordance with the general prize-winning port 10. , the execution ratio and the mode of presentation (type of character image, etc.) may be varied.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 8-1(C) and (D), the second effect image 25AK004 (effect image) acts (moves, interferes, collides, Attack) effect is executed, and as a result, the display mode (display color) of the pending display of the target of the effect effect changes as shown in FIG. 8-1(E).

In this way, by executing the change performance with the general winning as an opportunity, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the general winning and also to suggest the degree of expectation for an advantageous state by the change performance, so that the interest of the performance is improved. .

FIG. 8-2 shows an effect operation example when the special change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK is executed. In FIG. 8-2(A), in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5, the number 7 pattern is stopped, and the "middle" decorative pattern of the image display device 5 is displayed. A variable display of the decoration pattern is executed in the display area 5C, indicating that the ready-to-win is established. It also shows that an active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5 and two pending displays are displayed in the pending display area 25AK002.

In the case of the variable display accompanied by super reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2(B), characters "Super reach" are displayed and the reach performance of super reach is started (develops to super reach).

Even if a game ball enters the general winning hole 10 after the ready-to-win effect of super-reach is started, as shown in FIG. In FIG. 8-2(C), a ready-to-win effect in which characters fight each other is executed. At this time, the decoration pattern is reduced in the upper left area of the image display device 5 and executed.

In this way, after the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is started, execution of the pending change notice as shown in FIG. 8-1 triggered by general winning is restricted. As a result, attention can be drawn to the ready-to-reach effect of super reach without interfering with the ready-to-reach effect of super reach.

When it is decided to change the display mode of the active display, and when the display mode of the active display is not changed when the super ready-to-win state develops, a predetermined timing from the start of the ready-to-win effect of the super ready-to-win state. A special change effect is executed at . In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2(D), the third effect image 25AK005 (star image) is displayed, and the third effect image 25AK005 acts (moves, interferes, collides, attacks, etc.) with respect to the active display. ) is performed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 8-2(E), a special change effect is performed in which the display mode (display color) of the active display of the target of the action effect changes. In this way, the special change effect is a different effect mode from the change effect that is executed with the general winning as a trigger, and is executed in a mode that does not interfere with the ready-to-win effect that is being executed.

Note that the special change effect may be performed in any desired manner, and the execution timing of the special change effect may be any timing from when the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is started to when the display result is derived and displayed. For example, the special change effect may be executed in the effect mode or execution timing related to the effect content of the ready-to-win effect. By doing so, the performance effect is improved.

FIG. 8-3 shows an effect operation example when the change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK is executed when the active display is not displayed. FIG. 8-3(A) shows that the decoration symbols of the losing combination are stopped in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. there is Further, the active display is not displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5, and the suspended display is not displayed in the suspended display area 25AK002. That is, it shows the state before the start of the game.

Here, the game is started, the game ball is driven into the game area, and before the game ball enters the starting winning hole (first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole), the game ball enters the general winning hole 10. When a prize is won, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), the first effect image 25AK003 (image of the character) appears from the direction of the general prize winning opening 10 where the prize is won. executed.

However, since the pending display and the active display that are the target of the change effect are not displayed here, the first effect image 25AK003 is erased as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), and the change effect ends. In this way, when there is no target for the change effect, only the introductory effect is executed and the change effect ends. As a result, even if there is no target for the change performance, by executing the introduction performance of displaying the first performance image 25AK003, it is possible to obtain the game balls that have entered the general prize winning port 10 and the prize balls corresponding to the winning. Since the fact can be notified, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. It should be noted that when there is no corresponding display to be the target of the change performance, it is not limited to completely preventing the action performance, which is the second performance, from the change performance, and the execution of the second performance is restricted. good too. For example, the second effect image 25AK004 may be displayed even when the corresponding display targeted for the change effect is not displayed. In this case, for example, the second effect image 25AK004 may be erased afterward, or an action effect may be executed such that the second effect image 25AK004 disappears in an arbitrary direction. In this way, the execution of the second effect may be restricted (the second effect may be restricted and executed), such as by preventing the corresponding display from changing even though the second effect is executed.

FIG. 8-4 is a timing chart relating to the change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK. FIG. 8-4(A) is a timing chart when the change effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), when a game ball enters the general winning hole 10 during the variable display, the change effect is started, and then the display mode of the corresponding display for the change effect changes. The execution time of the change effect (the time from when the change effect is started until the corresponding display is changed) is t1 (for example, 5 seconds).

As described above, the execution time of the change effect is t1, and when the remaining time of the variable display is less than t1, when the change effect is executed, the variable display ends before the execution is completed and the active display is performed. is erased and the pending display shifts. Therefore, the corresponding display to be executed has already been erased or is out of position. In this case, the target of the change effect becomes unclear, and the control load increases when trying to execute the change effect by shortening the execution time or changing the target. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the remaining time of the variable display is at least less than the execution time t1 of the change effect, the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed. As a result, it is possible to suitably execute the change effect without increasing the control load in accordance with the timing of occurrence of the general winning.

FIG. 8-4(B) shows a change effect restricted period in which the change effect triggered by the general winning is restricted. As shown in FIG. 8-4(B), the predetermined time t2 until the end of the variable display limits the start of a new changing effect even if a general winning occurs. The predetermined time t2 is a time (t1+α) longer than the execution time t1 of the change effect. α may be, for example, a period of time corresponding to the design fixing period until the decoration pattern is shaken and the pattern is fixed. That is, for a period obtained by counting back from the end of the variable display and adding a time corresponding to the pattern fixing period to the execution time t1 of the change effect, the change effect triggered by the general winning is restricted. As a result, the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed during the symbol fixing period.

In the pattern confirmation period, when the left and right decorative patterns are not reachable and are stopped, in a state where it is reported that it will be almost lost, for example, even if a change effect that changes the active display is executed, the player It is a useless performance because it cannot make you expect. In order to avoid such a useless performance, the execution of the changing performance is restricted during the pattern fixing period. In addition, by doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the decoration pattern to be fixed and stopped.

It should be noted that α as shown in FIG. 8-4(B) is not limited to the pattern fixing period as described above and may be any play period in which it is preferable that the change effect is not executed by counting back from the end of the variable display. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the performance from being hastily executed before the end of the variable display.

FIG. 8-4(C) shows an executable period of change rendering to active display in variable display with super reach. In the variable display with super reach, in the first period until the game develops into super reach, it is possible to perform a change effect to the active display triggered by general winning. In the second period after developing into super reach, the execution of the change effect to the active display triggered by the general winning is restricted. After the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win is started, when the change effect to the active display is not executed, a special change effect to change the active display is executed at a predetermined execution timing. Note that the special change effect may be provided after the execution period t1 of the change effect after the second period, for example. By doing so, it is possible to prevent overlapping execution of the change effect and the special change effect.

It should be noted that, in the second period as well, it is possible to make it possible to execute the effect of changing to the pending display triggered by the general winning. In this case, the effect mode of the change effect may be changed to, for example, a mode that does not interfere with the ready-to-win effect. Even in this case, the execution of the changing effect is restricted during the changing effect restricted period shown in FIG. 8-4(B).

FIG. 8-5 is a flow chart showing an example of correspondence display processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 25AK. The corresponding display process includes a process for displaying a corresponding display such as a pending display and an active display, and a process for executing a pending change notice (change effect, special change effect). The correspondence display process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the pre-reading notice setting process of step S161 shown in FIG. Note that the position (execution timing) of the corresponding display process is not limited to the pre-reading notice setting process as long as the effect operation according to the present invention can be realized.

In the corresponding display process shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening ( Step 25 AKS001). In the process of step 25AKS001, it may be determined whether or not the start winning has occurred by determining whether or not the effect control command for designating the occurrence of the starting winning has been received from the main board 11 .

If it is determined that a starting prize has occurred (step 25AKS001; Yes), the final display mode (final display mode) of the corresponding display corresponding to the starting winning and the change process of the display mode of the corresponding display (pending change notice) A corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the effect mode) is determined (step 25AKS002).

In the process of step 25 AKS002, based on the effect control command specifying the judgment result of the prefetch judgment received at the time of starting winning, the display result and the fluctuation category (such as classification of rough fluctuation pattern) are read ahead, and the final display mode and correspondence A display change pattern is determined. In the process of step 25AKS002, by determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern, the presence or absence of execution of pending change notice and its effect mode are determined. In this embodiment, there is a case where the pending change notice is executed in which the display mode changes a predetermined number of times during the period from when the corresponding display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display ends. is determined, a corresponding display change pattern (change process) corresponding to the final display mode is determined.

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, with the general winning as a trigger or a special trigger, a change effect for changing the display mode of the correspondence display from the normal mode to the advance notice mode is executed. Therefore, when the starting prize is won, the corresponding display corresponding to the starting prize is displayed in a normal mode except for the case where the change effect is executed at the same time as the starting prize. However, the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the display mode that changes when the change effect is executed are determined at the time of starting winning. That is, in step 25AKS002, although the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern are determined, the corresponding display remains in the normal mode until the change effect is executed. The correspondence display in which the suspension change notice is determined to be executed but is in the normal mode is masked in the normal mode. Then, when the change performance is executed, the corresponding display of the target changes to the advance notice mode or the like based on the corresponding display change pattern determined at the time of the start winning.

In this embodiment, as the display mode (display color) of the corresponding display, as shown in FIG. ), and display modes of "white", "blue", "green", and "red" are provided as the display modes that change after execution of the change effect. "White" is a non-announcement mode that does not show the reliability of the big win, and "blue", "green", and "red" are the announcement modes that show the reliability of the big win. Then, as shown in the determination ratio of FIG. reliability (super reach reliability) is high.

In step 25AKS002, first, the final display mode is determined according to the display result, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6(A). After the final display mode of the corresponding display is determined, the corresponding display is displayed according to the number of the reserved display at the time of winning in the order of winning (which is the reserved display number at the time of winning). A corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the change process of the display mode from the time is determined. FIG. 8-6(B) is a diagram showing a list of corresponding display change patterns corresponding to the final display mode of the corresponding display and the reserved display number at the time of winning.

As shown in FIG. 8-6(B), when the final display mode is "white", the corresponding display change pattern PT1 in which the corresponding display after the change effect is displayed in "white" is determined.

When the final display mode is "blue", the corresponding display change patterns PT2-1 to PT2-4 are determined according to the winning display number. The number before the corresponding display change pattern indicates the stage of the final display mode, and the number after it indicates the winning display number. When the final display mode is "green", the corresponding display change patterns PT3-1 to PT3-4 are determined according to the winning display number. When the final display mode is "red", the corresponding display change patterns PT4-1 to PT4-4 are determined according to the prize-winning reserved display number.

The corresponding display change patterns PT2-1 to PT2-4, PT3-1 to PT3-4, and PT4-1 to PT4-4 are a plurality of corresponding display change patterns in which the process of changing the display mode of the corresponding display after the change effect is different. contains.

FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a corresponding display change pattern. FIG. 8-7 shows the display mode of the corresponding display after the change effect in each pending display number and active display. The corresponding display is shifted in order from the display area of the reserved display number 4→the reserved display number 3→the reserved display number 2→the reserved display number 1→the active display each time the variable display ends. If the display mode differs before and after the shift, it means that the display mode will change after the shift. In this embodiment, the display mode can be changed once when each reserved display number or active display is displayed, but the display mode may be changed twice or more.

FIG. 8-7 shows specific examples of the corresponding display change patterns included in the corresponding change display patterns PT2-1, PT3-2, and PT4-4 shown in FIG. 8-6(B). The corresponding display change patterns other than 1 similarly include a plurality of types of corresponding display change patterns. In the following description, before executing the change effect, the display is performed in the normal mode regardless of the corresponding display change pattern. After execution of the change effect, it is displayed in a display mode according to the corresponding display change pattern.

FIG. 8-7(A) is a diagram showing the corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT2-1. Corresponding display change pattern PT2-1-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to displaying in blue from the reserved display number 1 to the active display, and the corresponding display change pattern PT2-1-1 corresponds to the reserved display number 1. is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to being displayed in white in , and changing to blue in the active display.

FIG. 8-7B is a diagram showing the corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT3-2. For example, the corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to green display from the pending display number 2 to the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-1 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to white being displayed from reserved display number 2 to reserved display number 1 and changing to green in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-11 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to blue being displayed from reserved display number 2 to reserved display number 1 and changing to green in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-21 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to white display from reserved display number 2, change to blue at reserved display number 1, and change to green in active display.

FIG. 8-7(C) is a diagram showing the corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT4-4. For example, the corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to red display from the pending display number 4 to the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-1 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to white being displayed from reserved display number 4 to reserved display number 1 and changing to red in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-21 is displayed in blue from reserved display number 4 to reserved display number 2, changes to green at reserved display number 1, and corresponds to display change corresponding to changing to green in active display. It's a pattern. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-41 is displayed in white from reserved display number 4 to reserved display number 3, changes to blue at reserved display number 2, changes to green at reserved display number 1, and red in active display. This is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the change to .

In this embodiment, for example, even if the corresponding display pattern changes in multiple steps such as blue→green→red, the change effect is not executed in the blue phase, and the change effect is executed in the green phase. , then the corresponding display will be displayed as green → red, and the blue step will be omitted. It is not limited to this, and may be controlled to change to the final display mode through all stages shown in the corresponding display pattern when the change effect is executed. For example, after the change effect is executed, the display mode may be changed in multiple steps such as from blue to green during one variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-7, the larger the prize winning reservation number is, the more the change timings are, and therefore the corresponding display change patterns are also increased. Also, as the number of stages of the final display mode increases, the number of corresponding display change patterns increases, such as a pattern in which the display mode changes in two or more stages or a pattern in which the display mode changes two or more times. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7, corresponding display changes corresponding to all possible combinations of changes according to the number of stages of the final display mode (upper limit change number) and the winning reservation number (change timing number) Instead of providing patterns, corresponding display change patterns corresponding to some of possible combinations may be provided. For example, the corresponding display change pattern may be uniquely determined (one pattern) according to the number of stages of the final display mode (upper limit number of changes) and the winning pending number (change timing number).

After determining the final display mode in step 25AKS002, one of the corresponding display change patterns shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-7, when a plurality of corresponding display change patterns are included in the corresponding display change patterns corresponding to the final display mode and the winning display number, any one of the corresponding display change patterns may be determined. good. In this case, the decision ratio may be arbitrary, but by changing the decision ratio according to the display result, it is possible to change the big hit reliability and the super reach reliability according to the change process of the correspondence display.

If the number of pending memories at the time of winning is "0" and the corresponding display is the active display, only the final display mode is determined in step 25AKS002, and the process of determining the corresponding display change pattern is omitted.

In this embodiment, by determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern at the time of winning, all the display modes (change process) of the corresponding display from the reserved display number at the time of winning to the final display mode are determined. However, whether or not to change the display mode, which display mode is to be changed, and in the case of changing the display mode after the change, etc., may be determined at the time of execution of the change effect or the like. .

In addition, when it has been decided to execute a pending change notice (change to a notice mode) for the corresponding display that is already being displayed, a new pending change will not be performed until the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display ends. You may make it restrict|limit that an advance notice is determined.

After determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern in step 25AKS002, the determination result is stored in association with the pending information (holding display number) (step 25AKS003), and the corresponding display corresponding to the start winning of this time is displayed. Control to display in a normal mode is executed (step 25AKS004).

If it is determined that the start winning has not occurred (step 25AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not it is the shift timing for the pending display (step 25AKS005). Since the pending display shifts when a new variable display is started, in step 25AKS005, for example, depending on whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11, the shift timing of the pending display is changed. It should be determined whether or not there is

If it is determined that it is time to shift the hold display (step 25AKS005; Yes), control to erase the hold display of the shift source (step 25AKS006) and control to display the corresponding display of the shift destination (hold display or active display). Execute (step 25AKS007). At this time, if there is a corresponding display other than the normal mode, control is also executed to change the display mode based on the corresponding display pattern and the reserved display number after the shift. Specifically, if the corresponding display pattern of the corresponding display other than the normal mode indicates that the display mode (display color) changes at the display position after the shift (holding display number or active display), the corresponding display pattern Change to the display mode shown in . After that, the correspondence display process ends. The timing for changing the display mode of the correspondence display is not limited to the shift timing of the pending display, and may be any timing during the variable display. Also, when changing the display mode of the corresponding display other than the normal mode (for example, changing from green to red), an effect suggesting the change of the display mode or an effect encouraging the change may be executed. good.

After executing the process of step 25AKS004 or when it is determined that it is not the time to shift the pending display (step 25AKS005; No), it is determined whether or not a prize has been won in the general prize winning opening 10 (step 25AKS008). In the process of step 25AKS008, it may be determined whether or not a general winning has occurred by determining whether or not an effect control command for designating generation of a general winning has been received from the main board 11 . It should be noted that the effect control command for designating the generation of the general winning may include information as to which one of the plurality of general winning openings 10 has won. As a result, it is possible to execute a change effect in accordance with the winning general prize winning opening 10.例文帳に追加

When a prize is won in the general prize-winning slot 10 (step 25AKS008; Yes), a process for executing a change effect is executed based on the general prize-winning. As such processing, first, it is determined whether or not the correspondence display is not displayed (step 25AKS009). That is, when the general winning occurs, it is determined whether or not there is no active display because the variable display has not started since the start of the game, or whether there is no hold display in the big win game state or the small win game state. there is At step 25AKS009, for example, if the value of the effect process flag is "0" corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, it is determined that the corresponding display (active display) is not displayed.

If the corresponding display is not displayed (step 25 AKS009; No), that is, if at least one corresponding display to be the object of the change effect is displayed, it is determined whether the gaming state is the time saving state. (step 25AKS010). If it is in the time-saving state (step 25AKS010; Yes), in this embodiment, since the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed, the process proceeds to step 25AKS013.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), since the execution time of the change production triggered by the general winning is t1 (for example, 5 seconds, etc.), the change production is completed without the variable display time in the time saving state it becomes difficult to Therefore, in this embodiment, in the time-saving state, the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the change effect is not normally completed. It should be noted that the time saving state can also be said to be a limited period of change production.

If it is not in the time-saving state (step 25AKS010; No), it is determined whether or not it is a limited period of change production triggered by general winning (step 25AKS011). In step 25AKS011, it is determined whether or not it is the change effect restricted period shown in FIGS. 8-4(B) and (C). That is, if it is a variable display with super reach, whether or not it has developed to super reach, if it is a variable display other than that, the remaining time of the variable display is a predetermined time shown in FIG. 8-4 (C). It is determined whether or not the time is equal to or greater than t2. In step 25AKS011, it is possible to determine whether or not it is the limit period based on, for example, the control situation based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern, the value of the timer for measuring the variable time, or the like.

If it is not the limit period of the change effect triggered by the general winning (step 25AKS011; No), the target of the change effect is determined (step 25AKS012) in order to execute the change effect. In step 25AKS012, the corresponding display change pattern of each corresponding display is referred to, and it is determined whether or not there is a corresponding display whose final display mode is the advance notice mode (blue, green, red). Then, if there is a corresponding display whose final display mode is the advance notice mode, the corresponding display is determined as the object of the change effect. If there are a plurality of corresponding displays that change to the advance notice mode, the corresponding display with the highest jackpot reliability of the final display mode may be determined as the target. If there is no corresponding display that changes to the advance notice mode, that is, if all the final display forms are the non-prediction form (white), an arbitrary corresponding display is determined as the target of the change effect.

In this way, the target of the change effect is basically the corresponding display that changes to the advance notice mode, but if there is no corresponding display that changes to the advance notice mode, the target is determined at random. In this case, the corresponding display to be executed changes from the normal mode (uncolored) to the non-announced mode (white). In this way, by providing the non-advance mode that can be changed from the normal mode, it becomes possible to execute the change performance when the general prize is won even if the change is not made to the prior notice mode, and the occurrence of the general prize is notified by the change performance. In addition, since the target corresponding display can be expected to change, the amusement of the game is improved. It should be noted that, after changing to the non-announcement mode (white), there is a case where the change is made to the notice mode, so the player's sense of expectation is not spoiled.

Note that the corresponding display for which the change effect has already been executed may be determined as a target. For example, if the corresponding display for which the change effect has already been executed is to further change the display mode, the display mode may be changed by further executing the change effect.

After determining the target of the change effect, the control for executing the change effect is executed (step 25AKS013). In step 25AKS013, an effect control pattern (control data for realizing a change effect such as shown in FIG. 8-1) corresponding to the effect operation of the change effect is selected, and the effect control pattern is set to be readable in the RAM 122 or the like. do it. In the effect processing during variable display in step S172, the effect operation of the change effect is realized by reading out the effect control pattern. The same applies to steps 25AKS016 and 25AKS017, which will be described later.

For example, in step 25AKS013, as shown in FIG. 8-1(B), an introductory effect corresponding to the winning general prize-winning opening 10 is executed, and an effect effect is performed on the corresponding display of the object determined in step 25AKS012. Run control to run. Then, control is executed to change the display mode of the target corresponding display to the display mode shown in the corresponding display pattern in accordance with the display position (holding display number or active display). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, when changing the pending display of pending display number 2, the display mode of pending display number 2 in the corresponding display pattern as shown in FIG. 8-7 may be changed. . Once the display mode of the pending display is changed to other than the normal mode, if the corresponding display pattern changes the display mode of the pending display, the display mode is changed to the display mode corresponding to the corresponding display pattern for each shift of the pending display. Incidentally, when the pending display whose final display mode is "white" is the target of the change effect, the change effect changes from the normal mode to "white", but the display mode does not change after that. After executing the processing of step 25 AKS013, the correspondence display processing ends.

If there is no winning to the general winning opening 10 (step 25AKS008; No), if it is a time saving state (step 25AKS010; Yes), or if it is a limited period of change production triggered by general winning (step 25AKS011 ; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to develop in Super Reach (step 25AKS014).

If it is time to develop super reach (step 25AKS014; Yes), it is determined whether or not the active display has not yet changed to the advance notice mode due to the fact that general winning has not occurred (step 25AKS015).

If the active display has not changed to the advance notice mode (step 25AKS015; Yes), control for executing a special change effect is executed (step 25AKS016). For example, in step 25AKS016, at a predetermined timing from the start of the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win, as shown in FIG. Then, control is executed to change the display mode of the active display to the display mode of the active display shown in the corresponding display pattern. After that, the correspondence display process ends.

If it is not the development timing in Super Reach (step 25AKS014; No), and if the active display has already changed to the advance notice mode (step 25AKS015; No), the corresponding display processing is terminated.

If the corresponding display is not displayed in spite of the occurrence of the general winning (step 25AKS009; Yes), that is, if the corresponding display targeted for the change effect is not displayed, the change effect is performed. A control for executing an introductory effect (first effect) is executed (step 25AKS017). For example, in step 25AKS017, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), an introductory effect corresponding to the winning general prize winning opening 10 is executed, and then control for erasing the first effect image 25AK003 is executed. After that, the correspondence display process ends.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 25AK)
This characteristic portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further characteristics may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are essential configurations, and some of them may be omitted. Also, this characteristic portion and another characteristic portion may be combined as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the change effect consists of an introduction effect (first effect) in which the first effect image 25AK003 appears, and an action effect (second effect) in which the second effect image 25AK004 acts on the corresponding display. However, the presentation mode of the introductory presentation and the action presentation may be arbitrary. Further, the change effect is not limited to the introduction effect and the effect effect, and may be a series of effects. That is, the change effect may be any effect as long as it is executed with the general winning as a trigger and changes the display mode of the corresponding display after a predetermined period of time.

In the above embodiment, when the general prize is generated, the execution object of the change effect is determined, but after the start of the change effect and before the action effect is started (during the introduction effect), a new start prize is generated and suspended. When the number of displays increases, the execution target of the change effect may be changed to the newly increased suspended display. In this case, the action effect is executed for the newly increased pending display. For example, it is possible to monitor whether or not a new starting prize has occurred in the process of step S172 or the like during the execution of the change performance, and if it has occurred, it may be determined whether or not to change the target of the change performance. . By doing so, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the situation. For example, when the number of pending displays that change to a notice mode with higher reliability of a big hit increases than the previously determined target, the target of the change effect may be changed to the pending display. As a result, it becomes possible to positively execute an effect with a higher degree of expectation.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode of the change effect triggered by the general winning is uniform, but there may be a plurality of different effect modes. For example, an effect presentation may be executed that suggests a state after the corresponding display is changed. In addition, the execution speed and effect mode of the change effect and action effect may be changed according to the remaining time of the variable display. For example, the speed at which the second effect image 25AK004 acts on the corresponding display may be made faster as the remaining time of the variable display is shorter. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the change effect from approaching the timing of switching the variable display (the shift timing of the pending display) as much as possible.

In the above-described embodiment, the changing effect is executed when the game ball enters the general winning hole 10, but the changing effect is executed when the game ball enters another predetermined winning area (winning a prize). can be For example, the predetermined prize winning area may be a dedicated prize winning opening for presentation provided in the game area, the passage gate 41, or a partial area of the game area into which game balls are hit ( For example, it may be a right-handed area). In addition, there may be a plurality of types of predetermined prize winning areas in which winning a prize triggers the execution of the change effect. The effect mode of the change effect may be varied depending on the type of the predetermined winning area.

In the above embodiment, after developing into super reach (second period), the change effect is not executed with the general winning as a trigger, but the display mode of the active display is the final display even in the second period. Before changing to the mode (before execution of the special change effect), etc., the change effect may be performed with the general winning as a trigger.

When a game ball enters a general winning hole 10, a general winning notification performance (e.g., output of a notification sound) is executed, and the general winning notification is performed even when a change performance triggered by the general winning is not executed. A production may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately notify the occurrence of the general prize even during the period when the change effect is restricted.

The display mode of the correspondence display shown in FIG. 8-6(C) is an example, and there may be other display modes. Further, the correspondence display is not limited to different display colors, and the degree of expectation may be indicated by different shapes, patterns, and the like. Moreover, as a display form of the correspondence display, there may be a form indicating that a transition to a special effect mode is made or a form indicating that a pseudo-continuation is to be executed. In addition, there may be a display mode that changes only with a change effect triggered by a general winning, and a display mode that changes only with a special change effect.

After execution of the change performance triggered by the general prize winning, execution of a new change performance triggered by the general prize winning may be restricted for a predetermined period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated due to the change production.

The change performance triggered by the general winning is not limited to the one executed without fail when the general winning occurs during a period other than the limited period, and the change performance is executed when a predetermined number of game balls enter the general winning hole 10.例文帳に追加Alternatively, a lottery may be drawn to determine whether or not there is a change effect when a general prize is awarded.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution frequency and the mode of presentation may be limited to the ones that are restricted so as not to execute the changing presentation. For example, when an opportunity to execute a change effect (general winning) occurs during the limited period of the change effect, the execution opportunity is stocked, and the change effect is executed at the timing when it becomes executable (for example, after the next change starts). You may do so. In addition, when a general prize is won when there is no corresponding display to be executed for the change effect, the introduction effect (first effect) is executed, and after the corresponding display to be executed is displayed, the action effect (second effect) is performed. It may be executed. By doing so, even if a change performance execution opportunity (general prize winning) occurs during a period in which the change performance is restricted, the change performance can be executed without wasting the occurrence of the execution opportunity, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. You can prevent the decline.

In the above embodiment, at the development timing of Super Reach, if the change effect triggered by the general prize is not executed and the active display is before the change to the notice mode (normal mode), the special change effect is always executed and the notice is made. However, in the case of an advance notice mode (for example, red) in which the degree of expectation is at a specific level or higher, a special change effect may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the active display from disappearing without changing to the highly anticipated advance notice mode. Also, when changing to a special active display such as a mode indicating that a transition to a special production mode or a mode indicating that a pseudo-continuation is performed, be sure to execute a special change production and change to a notice mode can be By doing so, it is possible to prevent the active display from being erased without changing to a special display mode.

Also, in the case of the advance notice mode (for example, blue) in which the degree of expectation is less than the specific level, the special change effect may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing to a low-expectation announcement mode even though the special change effect has been executed.

In the above embodiment, the special opportunity is the start of the ready-to-win effect of super reach without changing the active display in the normal mode, but it may be another event. For example, an effect that can be performed during the variable display is performed, such as that the active display has not changed in the normal mode and that the ready-to-reach is established, that a pseudo-continuation is performed, or that a predetermined advance notice effect is performed. This may be taken as a special opportunity.

An explanation effect may be executed to explain that the change effect is executed with the general winning as a trigger. The explanation effect may be any effect that is different from the change effect, for example, if it is a effect that displays a character image on the image display device 5 during the demonstration effect, etc., and explains that the change effect is executed with the general winning as a trigger. good. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize the specifications for executing the change effect.

Further, there may be a case where the display mode of a plurality of correspondence displays is changed based on one change effect (general winning).

In the above embodiment, the change performance is not executed in the time saving state, but the change performance may be executed in the time saving state as well. For example, in variable display with reach, if the remaining time of the variable display is longer than the execution time t1, the change effect may be executed even in the time saving state. In addition, in the time-saving state, a change effect (a change effect with a shortened execution time) in which the execution is completed even during the time-saving variation may be executed.

Also, the execution of the change production may be restricted or the production mode may be changed according to the game state other than the time saving state. For example, in the big-hit game state and the small-hit game state, the change effect may not be executed. Also, in the time-saving state (low probability-high base state), the change production is executed, but in the probability variable state (high probability-high base state), the change production may not be executed.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 25AK)
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 25AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that executes variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A game value (for example, a prize ball or a score in an enclosed game machine) is given to a player by winning a game medium, and a predetermined prize winning area (for example, a general prize winning port 10) that is not related to the control to the above-mentioned advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing corresponding display processing) capable of displaying corresponding displays (for example, pending display, active display) corresponding to variable displays;
Triggered by the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area, a change effect execution means (for example, a effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of one corresponding display; with
At least a predetermined time is required from the start of the change effect until the corresponding display is changed (see, for example, FIG. 8-4(A)),
When the game medium wins in the predetermined winning area during the execution of the variable display, when the remaining time until the end of the variable display is at least less than the predetermined time, the changing performance is executed with the winning as a trigger. (see, for example, FIG. 8-4(A)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the correspondence display of the target from being deviated during execution of the change effect.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
After starting the variable display, a suggestive effect execution means (for example, during variable display in step S172) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display Equipped with production control CPU 120) for executing production processing,
When the changing effect execution means executes the changing effect in the variable display after the suggestive effect is started, the change effect executing means receives a trigger other than the winning of the game medium to the predetermined winning area (for example, the active display is It may be possible to execute the above-mentioned change performance at a special opportunity generated by developing into Super Reach without change.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the suggestion effect and the change effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The execution of the change effect may be restricted during the period of fixing the display result of the variable display (for example, the time corresponding to the pattern fixing period).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the display result and the change effect.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The change effect includes an introductory effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (B)) in which a predetermined image appears, and an action effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (D)) in which the predetermined image acts on a corresponding display that changes the display mode. and consists of
When a new corresponding display is displayed after the introduction effect is executed, the target of the action effect may be changed to the new corresponding display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the situation.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The changing effect executing means may not execute the changing effect triggered by the winning of the game medium into the predetermined winning area in the time-saving state in which the execution time of the variable display is shortened (for example, step 25AKS010).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent execution of an inappropriate change effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The change effect includes an introductory effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (B)) in which a predetermined image appears, and an action effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (D)) in which the predetermined image acts on a corresponding display that changes the display mode. and consists of
The change effect executing means may change the effect mode of the action effect according to the remaining time until the end of the variable display when executing the change effect.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a change effect according to the situation.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 26AK)
The characterizing portion 25AK includes a game machine related to the characterizing portion 26AK described below.
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 26AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that executes variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A game value (for example, a prize ball or a score in an enclosed game machine) is given to a player by winning a game medium, and a predetermined prize winning area (for example, a general prize winning port 10) that is not related to the control to the above-mentioned advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing corresponding display processing) capable of displaying corresponding displays (for example, pending display, active display) corresponding to variable displays;
and a change effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the corresponding display upon winning of the game medium in the predetermined prize area. ,
When there is a corresponding display to be the target of the change effect, the winning of the game medium to the predetermined prize area is prohibited during the first period from the display of the corresponding display (for example, the period until the start of the ready-to-win effect of super reach). It is possible to execute the change effect at the opportunity, and execute the change effect (for example, the special change effect) at a special opportunity different from the prize winning of the game medium to the predetermined prize area in the second period after the first period. (See, for example, FIG. 8-4(C)).
According to such a configuration, when the second period is reached, the change performance is executed at a special opportunity, so that it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered due to the change performance not being executed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When a game medium wins in the predetermined winning area in the second period, the execution of the changing effect may be restricted (for example, see FIG. 8-4(C)) triggered by the winning. .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent execution of unnecessary change effects.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Equipped with a starting winning port (for example, a first starting winning port, a second starting winning port) that can execute variable display by winning a game medium,
When a game medium wins in the starting winning hole, the change mode of the corresponding display is determined (for example, the processes of steps 25AKS001 to 25AKS003 are executed), and when the change effect is executed, the corresponding display is based on the change mode. (for example, a change effect is executed in the process of step 25AKS013).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately change the display mode of the correspondence display regardless of when the change effect is executed.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The mode of the change effect may be changed depending on whether the winning of the game medium to the predetermined winning area is the trigger and when the special trigger is triggered (see FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, for example).
According to such a configuration, the presentation becomes diverse and the interest is enhanced.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The display mode of the corresponding display includes a plurality of display modes with different expectations controlled to the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)),
When the change effect is not executed in the first period and the display mode of the corresponding display does not change, and it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode of a specific stage or higher, The display mode of the corresponding display may always be changed at the special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the corresponding display from ending without being changed to the highly expected display mode.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The display mode of the corresponding display includes a plurality of display modes with different expectations controlled to the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)),
When the change effect is not executed in the first period and the display mode of the corresponding display does not change, and it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode below a specific stage, The display mode of the correspondence display may not be changed at the special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the correspondence display from changing to a low-expectation display mode at a special opportunity and disappointing the player.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
A notifying means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the explanation effect) capable of notifying that the change effect will be executed when the game medium enters the predetermined prize area may be provided.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the trigger for execution of the change effect.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 27AK)
The characterizing portion 25AK includes a game machine related to the characterizing portion 27AK described below.
(1) The game machine related to the characteristic part 27AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that executes variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A game value (for example, a prize ball or a score in an enclosed game machine) is given to a player by winning a game medium, and a predetermined prize winning area (for example, a general prize winning port 10) that is not related to the control to the above-mentioned advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing corresponding display processing) capable of displaying corresponding displays (for example, pending display, active display) corresponding to variable displays;
and a change effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the corresponding display upon winning of the game medium in the predetermined prize area. ,
The change effect is composed of a first effect (for example, an introduction effect) and a second effect (for example, an action effect) that is executed after the first effect and notifies the effect result of the change effect,
The change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect (for example, executes the process of step 25AKS013) when the game medium wins in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. , restricts the execution of the second effect (for example, see FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest while suitably executing the production.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When a game medium wins in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, the change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect, and then displays an image related to the first effect. It may be erased (for example, see FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from giving a sense of incongruity.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The change effect executing means executes the first effect as the change effect when the game medium wins in the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, and then when the corresponding display is displayed. The second effect corresponding to the first effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, the winning in the predetermined winning area is not wasted, and the disappointment of the player can be prevented.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The change effect execution means can change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode (for example, "white" which is a non-announcement mode) irrelevant to whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display is controlled to the advantageous state as the effect result of the change effect. You can let it be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the second effect.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 112IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 112IW will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic portion 112IW is changeable in setting. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of other characteristic portions may be configured so that the setting can be changed in the same manner as the characteristic portion 112IW. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame, and a game board constituting a game board surface. (gauge board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 for supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area. Also, in the game machine frame 112IW003, a glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window is positioned between a door open position where the front face of the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and a door closed position where the front face is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed.

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

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

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

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

A display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029 are arranged in the substrate case 112IW201. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged at the upper left part of the board case 112IW201. In other words, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 112IW201. Since the main board 11 cannot be viewed when the game machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the characteristic portion 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 112IW003 is closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 are operated from inside the game island where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3, a board including a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided at the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A is attached to cover the right side of the case 112IW201 from the rear side. This security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member comprising a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko game machine 1, It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. Security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end of outer frame 112IW001a via the front end of short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right portion of the board case 112IW201 from behind the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Thus, the right side of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 . Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 to move from the long piece 112IW500Ab. Separation releases the covering state of the long piece 112IW500Ab, so that it becomes operable.

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

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

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

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

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

In this characteristic part 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data representing the random number MR4 of , and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5 prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in the variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 9-4(A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. In addition to the display result determination table (setting value 3) shown in -4 (C), the big hit type determination table shown in Figure 9-5 (A), the big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), the loss shown in Figure 9-6 A fluctuation pattern determination table, a normal figure display result determination table (not shown), a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 112IW is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of three levels from 1 to 3, where 1 is the lowest ball payout rate, and the higher the value is in the order of 1, 2, and 3, the higher the ball payout rate is. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the lowest, and the advantage increases stepwise as the value increases in the order of 2 and 3.

(Display result determination table)
FIGS. 9-4A to 9-4C are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second) That is, for each case where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, a determination value for a big hit is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is subject to variable display In this case, a jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at non-probability variation, 1/32 at probability variation) than when the set value is "2" or "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as in the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even if is subject to variable display, the probability of winning a big hit is the same as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/320 when non-variable, 1/32 when variable). do.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1" Winning a big hit with a higher probability than in some cases (1/300 when non-variable, 1/30 when variable). Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as in the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even if is subject to variable display, the same probability as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/300 when non-variable, 1/30 when variable) wins the jackpot do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is "1", Winning a jackpot with a higher probability (1/280 at non-probability variation, 1/28 at probability variation) than in the case of "2". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as in the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even if is subject to variable display, the probability of winning a big hit is the same as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/280 when non-variable, 1/28 when variable). do.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. If it matches with the hit determination value, it is determined to be a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C) with respect to the special symbol. That is, the winning of the jackpot is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. "Probability" shown in FIGS. 9-4(A) to (C) indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a big hit. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern.

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

In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, a total of three setting values 1 to 3 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine The number of setting values that can be set to 1 may be two or four or more.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 9-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In addition, in this characteristic part 112IW, when the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning hole (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed), A common jackpot type determination table is used in the case of determining the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Although configured to be used, different tables may be provided to determine different percentages of which jackpot types are determined.

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

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination is assigned to each set value. Percentages of judgment values obtained are shown. In other words, the ratio of which one of the big hit types A to C is determined for each set value is shown. It should be noted that the determination value corresponding to the random number is actually assigned to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. For simplicity, the percentage of assigned decision values is shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the setting value is "1", the ratio of being determined to the jackpot type C is high, and when the setting value is "2", When the percentage of the big hit type B is determined to be high and the setting value is "3", the determination value is assigned so that the percentage of the big hit type A to be determined is high.

9-5(B) will be used to describe the jackpot type in the characteristic portion 112IW. In the characteristic portion 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period in the jackpot game are defined for each jackpot type. It is

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, the second in the case of the jackpot type B, and the longest in the case of the jackpot type C. set to be short.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and game balls are provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. Based on passing through a predetermined count switch, the game state after the end of the big win game is controlled to a probability variable state, while the rate of the game ball passing through the count switch during the big win game differs according to the big win type. When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320, and the game ball is specially variable during high base (during time reduction control). It is good also as a game property (so-called 1 type 2 types mixed type) which controls to a jackpot game state based on passing the predetermined count switch provided in the prize-winning ball apparatus 7. FIG. Furthermore, although the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are 1 to 3 and the game performance is the same, the probability of big win is higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3, while the big win game is in progress. (For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 4) may be provided.

Furthermore, in such a case where the game characteristics are changed according to the setting values, common switches may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is operated as a production switch (a game ball passes through the count switch). When the set value is 2 or 3, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time a game ball is played). It may be used as a switch for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on passing through the count switch.

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

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

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table. In this characteristic portion 112IW, a period (hereinafter also referred to as a special period) from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example), and a period other than that ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a non-special period), and is configured to use a different loss variation pattern determination table.

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

9-6 (A) and (B) show the first and second losing variation pattern determination tables, both of which become normal reach losing and super reach losing in the order of set values "1"<"2"<"3" Judgment values are assigned so that the percentage is high and the percentage of non-reach failures is low. With such a configuration, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, so the set value is suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are executed.

In addition, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) has a higher percentage of normal reach loss than the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), and the set value Judgment values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them increases. With such a configuration, in the special period, it becomes easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of normal reach execution than in the non-special period (that is, it becomes easier to recognize the suggestion of the setting value), so the motivation to play the game during the special period can be given, and the game interest can be enhanced.

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

In addition, the first and second losing variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and (B) are either normal reach losing or super reach losing depending on the set value when other than non-reach losing. Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio (that is, the balance between normal reach loss and super reach loss) is different. Specifically, in the first losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), the ratio of normal reach losing becomes remarkably high in the order of the set value "1" < "2" < "3" (this example Then, it increases by 5%), specifically, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. is slightly increased (in this example, increased by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. In addition, it is possible to increase the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period.

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

In this characteristic portion 112IW, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6(A) and (B) is used. Then, the variable display of the production pattern is performed. Also, when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, the common background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Note that a dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or during a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest in the game during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example).

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

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach-losing variation pattern determination table. In this characteristic portion 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach loss variation patterns with different variation times are provided, and when the variation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be any of non-reach loss A to C. is configured to In addition, not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. It may be configured to determine whether

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(setting change processing)
Next, the change of the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 in this characterizing part 112IW will be described. 9-8 to 9-10 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the characterizing section 112IW. In this characteristic portion 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001-S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1-S2 shown in FIG.

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

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting value is the factory default value (for example, a value other than "0" or a possible setting value) (step 112IWS006). If the factory settings remain unchanged (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

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

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

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

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

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

By executing the processing of steps 112IWS006 to S013, in this characteristic part 112IW, if the backup RAM is not normal (steps 112IWS007, N of S008), or if the settings for factory shipment remain unchanged (step 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure or the like occurs during the setting change (step 112IWS009 Y), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 opened. On this condition, the setting values after step 120AKSA03 can be changed, and then the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, loop processing is executed, setting values cannot be changed, and game control does not proceed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is the factory-shipped value (for example, "0") (step 120AKSA06). If it is the setting value at the time of shipment from the factory (step 120AKSA06; Yes), the setting value is set to "1" (step 120AKSA07). At step 120AKSA07, the set value stored in the backup area of RAM 102 is updated to "1".

At step 120AKSA07, if the setting value is the value at the time of shipment from the factory, the setting value is set to "1" as the initial value, but other setting values may be used as the initial value. The set value is also set to the initial value "1" when there is a RAM abnormality error such as when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or when the backup data is not normal (for example, when the processing of step 112IWS010 is executed). You may make it In this case, when the processing of step 112IWS010 is executed (step 112IWS006; Yes, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No), the RAM abnormality flag is set, and in step 120AKSA06, the RAM abnormality flag is on or not.

If the set values are not factory-set values (step 120AKSA06; No), or after executing the process of step 120AKSA07, the CPU 103 displays the set values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 120AKSA08 ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is ON (step 120AKSA19). If the RAM clear flag is ON (step 120AKSA19; Yes), RAM clear processing is executed (step 120AKSA20). In the RAM clear processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the memory area of the RAM 102 other than the area for storing performance display information such as continuous ratio, role ratio, and base, and the area for storing setting values is cleared. Performance display information such as role ratios and bases, and set value information are retained without being cleared.

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

If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step 112IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main substrate 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped by the same processing as in step S6. conduct. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 by the process similar to step S7 (step 112IWS023).

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

The set values may be displayed on the image display device 5 at step 120AKSA08. Then, subsequent processing may be executed using the image display device 5 .

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

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

Also, at step 120AKSA08, the current set value is read out from the backup RAM, and the set value is displayed. However, when the backup to the backup RAM is not performed normally, information indicating an error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, all segments of the 7-segment LED may be extinguished, or if all segments are lit during setting confirmation processing and setting change processing, all segments may be blinked).

9-11 are explanatory diagrams showing the processing executed when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 9-11, in this characteristic portion 112IW, when the setting key 112IW051 is on (and when the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on) when the power is turned on, the clear switch is turned on. If so, setting change processing (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, setting confirmation processing (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed. Also, if the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, if the clear switch is on, initialization processing (20 in step 120AKSA05, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, recovery processing (step 112IWS024) is executed.

In this embodiment, in the game control main processing shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, while making some processing common, branching according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) , the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the recovery process are executed, but each of them may be modularized and executed as individual processes.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-12(A) and 9-12(B), when the power is turned off (powered off) by the operation of a game hall clerk or the like, the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. The display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends when the supply stops. When the power is turned off and the large winning opening is open during a jackpot game or the like, power supply to the solenoid 82 is stopped and the large winning opening is closed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12(C), when the game arcade clerk or the like operates the clear switch and turns on the power (if Yes in step S3 of the game control main processing), the setting key 112IW051 is turned ON. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that it is, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12(E), the CPU 103 stores the set values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 has been turned off by the operation of the game arcade clerk or the like. stored (updated) in the backup area of At this time, the CPU 103 displays on the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term consecutive ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, Display base 1 and base 2. Also, RAM
If pending storage is stored in the backup area 102, the pending storage is cleared. In addition, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 9-12 (A) (the timing when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off), RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory related to the big win is erased, the big prize opening remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 ends the setting change processing, and enters a state in which a game can be performed, that is, a state in which a variation display result, a jackpot type, a lottery for determination of a variation pattern, payout of prize balls, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-12(F), the CPU 103 displays "E.E.E.E." It is possible to

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

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Frame for game machine 4A, 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Winning ball device 6B Variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12
Effect control board, 13 Sound control board, 14 Lamp control board, 15 Relay board, 20 Normal symbol display, 21 Gate switch, 22A, 22B Start switch, 23 Count switch, 30 Hitting operation handle, 31A Stick controller, 31B Push Button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105,125 I/O, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control section.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
a predetermined winning area in which a game value is given to a player by winning a game medium and a lottery controlled to the advantageous state is not performed;
correspondence display means capable of displaying a correspondence display including a pending display corresponding to the variable display before execution and a variable correspondence display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect of changing the display mode of the corresponding display in response to the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area;
The change performance includes an introductory performance suggesting that the change performance is executed, an action performance acting on the corresponding display, and the action performance being executed after the action performance, and the action performance acting on the corresponding display. and a notification effect that notifies the display mode after the corresponding display is changed by
The change effect execution means is
When the game medium is won in the predetermined winning area while the corresponding display is not displayed, the image related to the introduction effect is erased without executing the action effect and the notification effect after the introduction effect is executed. death,
Restricting the execution of the change effect during the pattern confirmation period when the variable display ends,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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