JP7220987B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player.

Conventionally, a set value can be set, and a hold memory is stored for a start prize for which a hold condition has been established, and a large prize opening controlled to be opened in a big win or a variable open controlled by a normal symbol becoming a win. There is a pachinko game machine provided with a winning opening (electric chew) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902

However, in Patent Document 1, it is not considered that the setting value is changed when the pending memory is stored or when the opening control of the big winning opening or the variable winning opening is controlled. In addition, there is a problem that a dedicated set value display means for displaying the set set value is provided, and the cost increase of the game machine cannot be prevented. be.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly , it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of accurately reflecting set values while preventing an increase in the cost of the gaming machine .

The gaming machine described in means 1 is
A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player by performing variable display of special identification information on a special display means ,
an operation means that can be in either a first state or a second state by being operated;
a regulating means capable of regulating the operation of the operating means;
A setting permission state for permitting setting of a set value (for example, one of set values 1 to 3) relating to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state when the operating means is in the second state. controllable setting permission state control means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13);
Advantageous state control means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 23) that can be controlled to the advantageous state by the probability according to the set setting value;
Based on the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712) A game value imparting means capable of imparting a game value (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12);
Information display means (e.g., a display monitor) capable of displaying performance information different from the set value and based on the magnitude of the game value given by the game value giving means and the magnitude of the game value used in the game 29) and
Reservation storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the starting prize winning process shown in FIG. 23) capable of storing information about the variable display as a reservation storage;
Variable means (e.g., first The big prize mouth and the second big prize mouth 712),
Control means for controlling the variable means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process during the jackpot opening of S27);
with
When pending storage is stored in the pending storage means, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased (for example, as shown in Modified Example 3) when controlled to the setting permission state. , the part that clears the pending memory based on the new setting being set),
When the variable means is in the open state and is controlled to the setting permission state, the variable means is changed from the open state to the closed state (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the pachinko game machine 1 By turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in order to set a new setting value, the part where the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712 are closed, and as shown in the third modification, Based on the fact that a new setting value is set in the pachinko game machine 1, the part where the first big prize mouth and the second big prize mouth 712 are closed, and as shown in the modified example 3, the pachinko game machine 1 A part where the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening 712 are closed based on the setting value),
The information display means is capable of displaying setting value information that allows setting values to be confirmed in the setting permission state (for example, a portion of the display monitor 29 where the setting values can be displayed as shown in FIG. 21),
a setting value is set when the operation means changes from the second state to the first state in the setting permission state;
When the back side of the gaming machine is not exposed, the restricting means maintains the restricting state in which the operation of the operating means is restricted, and when the back side of the gaming machine is exposed, the restricting state can be released. ,
The special display means displays, in the setting permission state, a display pattern indicating that the setting permission state is being controlled.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to accurately reflect the set value while preventing an increase in the cost of the gaming machine.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. can be anything.

It is a front view showing the pachinko game machine in the embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the pachinko game machine. It is a rear view showing a pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation pattern determination table; It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a front view which shows the structure of a 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus. (A) is a simplified front view of a main board, and (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining display contents of a display monitor. It is a figure which shows the structure of a part of storage area in RAM of a main board. It is the figure which showed the memory map of CPU in a main board. It is the figure which showed the RAM area|region corresponding to the storage area of main board|substrate RAM. (A) is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the display monitor; (B-1) to (B-6) are explanatory diagrams for explaining changes in display contents of the display monitor; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining movement of data stored in a storage area of a ring buffer; It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a display monitor in setting change 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 aspect of a 1st start prize-winning effect and a 2nd start prize-winning effect. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect during a variable display. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation aspect during a variable display. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a mode of presentation during variable display in Modification 1; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a mode of effect during variable display in Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a mode of effect during variable display in Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a display monitor in setting change processing in modification 3; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a display monitor in Modification 4, and (B) is an explanatory diagram explaining a change in the display content of the display monitor in Modification 4. FIG. 29 is a rear perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine in Modification 15. FIG. FIG. 31 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the frame for a gaming machine is opened in Modification 15; FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a security cover in modification 15; FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a security cover in modification 15;

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment. In the following embodiments, in the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, "step S1" will be abbreviated as "S1".

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame, a game board (gauge board) 2 that forms a game board surface, and a game machine that supports and fixes the game board 2. It is composed of a frame (underframe) 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area. The front surface of the game board 2 is covered with a glass door frame 3a provided in a game machine frame (base frame) 3 so as to be openable and closable. The frame 3 for the game machine and the glass door frame 3a are provided so as to be openable and closable around the left side of the outer frame 1a. By doing so, it becomes possible to open the frame 3 for the gaming machine and the glass door frame 3a.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc., and each of them is identified by a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information). A certain special design (also referred to as "special design") is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". do. In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Instead, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LEDs may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

A plurality of types of special symbols are attached with corresponding symbol numbers. As an example, the numbers "0" to "9" are assigned symbol numbers "0" to "9", and the symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number "10". All you have to do is Hereinafter, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B are also called "second special symbols". .

Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, a square shape. In addition, the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type can be different. Also, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may each be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". . In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are illustrated in a square shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display device is not limited to this. Each segment constituting the indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B may be arranged irregularly.

A performance display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the production display device 5, corresponding to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, three In the production design display area that becomes a plurality of variable display parts, production designs (also called decoration designs), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified respectively, are variably displayed.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, in response to the start of either the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, Variation of the performance symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started in the “left”, “middle” and “right” performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. After that, when the fixed special symbols are stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the performance display device 5 , the fixed effect pattern (final stop pattern), which is the result of the variable display of the effect pattern, is stopped and displayed.

Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A, or the variable display using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B In synchronism with , variable display of a plurality of types of performance symbols each identifiable is performed, and derivation display (or simply referred to as "derivation") of a fixed performance symbol as a result of variable display is performed. It should be noted that, for example, deriving and displaying various display patterns such as special patterns and performance patterns means stopping display of identification information such as performance patterns (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the performance symbols to the derivation display of the fixed performance symbols as the result of the variable display, the variation speed of the performance symbols becomes "0" and the performance The pattern is displayed stationary, and the display may be in a state of, for example, slightly shaking or expanding or contracting. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed definitively, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the effect pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. becomes. Incidentally, the temporary stop display may include the complete stop display of the production pattern for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

For example, nine kinds of patterns (alphanumeric characters "1" to "9" or Chinese Numbers, English letters, 9 character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, letters or symbols and character images may be used. , symbols such as letters, or any other decorative image representing any figure). A corresponding pattern number is attached to each of the production patterns. For example, the symbol numbers "1" to "9" are attached to the alphanumeric characters "1" to "9", respectively. Incidentally, the performance symbols are not limited to 9 types, and may be any number of types (e.g., 8 types, 10 types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as jackpot combinations and combinations that result in losses can be constructed.

After the variable display of the performance symbols is started, until the determined performance symbols that are the result of the variable display are derived and displayed, the respective performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are displayed. In , for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from small to large in order from top to bottom. Then, the effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the performance symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" performance symbol display area 5L), the symbols are displayed by scrolling from the larger symbol number to the smaller symbol number. When the performance symbol with the smallest number is displayed, the performance symbol with the maximum symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are arranged in the display area of the effect display device 5. An active display area 5F is displayed that displays the pending display corresponding to the memory as an active display. Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol is performed by passing the game ball through the first starting winning hole formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning hole formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display of special symbols and effect symbols has been established, but the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko machine 1 is controlled to a jackpot game state, etc., when the starting condition for allowing the start of the variable display is not established, the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is held. The pending display in the first pending memory display area 5D is a pending display generated based on the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and the pending display in the second pending memory display area 5U. is a pending display generated based on the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening.

In particular, the first reservation storage display area 5D of the present embodiment displays the reservation 1 display position that displays the first first special figure reservation display from the bottom to the top, and the second first special figure reservation display. Hold 2 display position, hold 3 display position to display the third 1st special figure hold display, hold 4 display position to display the fourth 1st special figure hold display are arranged in parallel, each hold display can be displayed.

A character image C is displayed above the first reserved memory display area 5D in the effect display device 5 (see FIG. 25). In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, although the details will be described later, when a new starting prize is generated, the holding display moves from the character image C toward the first holding storage display area 5D or the active display area 5F. It is possible to execute the prize-winning performance.

In this embodiment, the suspension display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening is displayed in round white (the suspension memory displayed in the first suspension memory display area 5D display), and the suspension display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening is displayed in round white (the suspension memory display displayed in the second retention memory display area 5U ). In addition, based on the hold display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, and the starting winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening The display modes of the generated hold display and , may be different display modes.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U, at the top of the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, the number of special figure reserved memories is specified. A first pending display 25A and a second pending display 25B are provided for indicating availability. The first reservation display 25A displays the number of first special figure reservation storage so as to be identifiable. The second reservation display 25B displays the number of second special figure reservation storage so as to be identifiable. The number of first special figure pending storage is the number of memories in which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. The number of second special figure pending storage is the number of memories in which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved memories of the variable display obtained by adding the number of first special figure reserved memories and the number of second special figure reserved memories is also called the total number of reserved memories. When simply referring to the "special figure reserved memory number", it usually refers to the concept including all of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number, but in particular, some of these (for example A concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total number of reserved memory).

General winning openings 50A and 50D are provided on the left and right sides of the effect display device 5, and general winning openings 50B and 50C are provided below the general winning opening 50A. Further, below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is operated by the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A normal electric accessory having a movable wing piece that changes to an expanded open state is provided to form a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, the movable wing is in a vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning hole. It becomes a normal open state that is difficult to open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the game ball passes through the second starting winning hole by tilting control in which the movable wing is in the tilting position ( It will be in an expanded open state that makes it easy to enter. In addition, although the normal variable winning ball device 6B can enter the second start winning hole even when it is in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter than in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be lower. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening in the normal open state, for example. In this way, the second starting winning port as the second starting area has an enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and a normal open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). change to

A game ball that has passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2, for example. A game ball that has passed through (entered) the second starting winning hole formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting hole switch 22B shown in FIG. 2, for example. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the number of the first special figure pending storage is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4"), the first starting condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure pending storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4"), the second starting condition is met. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of game balls by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of game balls by the second starting port switch 22B. may be the same number as each other, or may be different numbers.

In addition, the game balls that have passed through (entered) the general winning openings 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D are the first general winning opening switch 26A, the second general winning opening switch 26B, the third general winning opening switch 26C, It is detected by the fourth general prize winning port switch 26D, and a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection.

A special variable winning ball unit 7 in which a first special variable winning ball device 7A and a second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrated is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. there is

Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball unit 7 will be described. In the following description, the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front are used as a reference.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball unit 7 has a first special variable winning ball device 7A on the left side and a second special variable winning ball device 7B on the right side. In addition, a cover body (not shown) made of a translucent synthetic resin material is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 7, and the player can touch the special variable winning ball unit through the cover body. 7, especially the game balls flowing down in the second special variable winning ball device 7B can be visually recognized.

The first special variable prize winning ball device 7A has a first big prize winning opening door 701 that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the first big winning opening door 701 changes between an open state and a closed state. A first big prize opening is formed. The first big winning hole is formed in the left part of the special variable winning ball unit 7 so as to open upward. The first big prize winning opening door 701 is slidable in the longitudinal direction between a closing position for closing the first big winning opening and an open position for opening the first big winning opening by driving the solenoid 82 . ing.

In the first special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the first big winning hole door 701 opens the first big winning hole, and the game ball passes through (enters) the first big winning hole. make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the OFF state, the first big prize winning port door 701 closes the first big prize winning port to prevent the game ball from passing through (entering) the first big prize winning port. In this way, the first big winning hole changes between an open state that is advantageous for the player through which game balls can easily pass (enter) and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player because game balls cannot pass through (enter). Instead of the closed state in which the game balls cannot pass through (enter) the first large prize winning port, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game balls are difficult to pass through (enter) the first large prize winning port is provided. may

A game ball that has passed (entered) the first big prize hole passes through a first count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) provided in the first big prize hole, and is detected by the first count switch 23. . A game ball that has passed through the first count switch 23 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2 . Based on the game balls being detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through (enters) the first big winning hole that is in the open state in the first special variable winning ball device 7A, other winning holes such as the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole are opened. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the first special winning ball device 7A opens the first big winning hole, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning hole, which is the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the first special winning ball device 7A closes the first big winning hole, it is impossible or difficult to get a game ball through (enter) the first big winning hole. , resulting in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

In addition, most of the game balls that do not enter the first big winning hole are guided to the normal variable winning ball device 6B by an obstruction nail or the like (not shown). 2 It is designed to win the starting prize mouth.

The second special variable winning ball device 7B shown in FIG. 13 is formed to protrude upward from the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and is a second large ball device driven to open and close by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 2). A winning opening door 711 is provided, and a second winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state is formed by the second winning opening door 711 . The second big winning hole is formed to open upward at the upper end of the second special variable winning ball device 7B. The second large prize winning port door 711 operates between a first state (open state) in which the second large prize winning port is opened by driving the solenoid 83 and a second state (closed state) in which the second large prize winning port is closed. It is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction.

In the second special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 711 is in the ON state, the second large winning opening door 711 opens the second large winning opening, and the game ball moves to the second Make it easier to pass through (enter) the second prize-winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 711 is in the OFF state, the second large winning opening door 711 closes the second large winning opening, and the game ball passes through the second large winning opening. (enter) to make impossible. In this way, the second big winning hole changes between an open state in which game balls can easily pass (enter) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which game balls cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state in which game balls cannot pass (enter) the second large prize-winning port, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which game balls are difficult to pass through (enter) the second large prize-winning port is provided. may

A game ball passing through (entering) the second big winning hole passes through the second count switch 24A installed in the second big winning hole shown in FIG. 13, and is detected by the second count switch 24A. . Based on the game balls being detected by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through (enters) the second large winning opening that is in the open state in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, other normal winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) the mouth. Therefore, when the second special winning ball device 7B opens the second big winning hole, the game ball can enter the second big winning hole, which is the first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the second special winning ball device 7B closes the second big winning hole, it is impossible or difficult to get a game ball through (enter) the second big winning hole. , resulting in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.

As shown in FIG. 13, inside the second special variable winning ball device 7B, there is formed a game ball flow path 750 through which a game ball that has passed through the second big winning hole can flow down. The game ball flow path 750 consists of a main path 740 (an area along the solid line in FIG. 13) through which a game ball that has passed through the second big prize hole can pass, and a branch path 741 (a dotted line in FIG. 13) branching from the main path 740. area). A backflow prevention member 730 , which will be described later, is arranged between the main path 740 and the branch path 741 . Further, upstream of the backflow prevention member 730 in the main path 740, there is provided a first branch 742 where the branch path 741 branches off from the main path 740, and downstream of the backflow prevention member 730 in the main path 740. , a second branch portion 743 where the branch path 741 branches off from the main path 740 is provided. That is, the game ball flowing down the main path 740 can move from the first branch portion 742 or the second branch portion 743 to the branch path 741 side.

A third count switch 24B through which the game ball can pass is installed at the most downstream part of the main path 740, and the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B, thereby detected. A game ball that has passed through the third count switch 24B is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2 . Also, the game ball that has reached the most downstream part of the branch path 741 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2, and passes through the fourth count switch 24C. , is detected by the fourth counting switch 24C.

In addition, in the present embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small winning game to be described later, the game state after the small winning game is finished is controlled to the big winning game state. . Therefore, during the period in which the second big winning opening door 711 is open during the small winning game, the course of the game ball is changed by adding vibration or the like, and the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B. In such a case, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop the game in such a case.

On the downstream side of the first branch portion 742 in the main path 740, there is provided a regulation member 721 that regulates and permits the game ball to flow down toward the third count switch 24B. The regulating member 721 protrudes into the main path 740 by driving the solenoid 85 (see FIG. 2), thereby regulating the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch 24B on the main path 740, and It is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction between an allowable state in which the game ball is allowed to flow down toward the third count switch 24B on the main path 740 by retreating from the main path 740.例文帳に追加

The upper portion of the regulating member 721 is formed as a flat surface, and the flat surface is provided on the main path 740 so as to form a downward inclination of a predetermined angle toward the branch path 741 when viewed from the front. . Therefore, when the game ball flows down the main path 740 when the regulation member 721 is in the regulation state, the game ball moves along the flat surface formed on the upper part of the regulation member 721 and passes through the second branch portion 743. It is guided to flow down toward the fork 741 via.

Between the main path 740 and the branch path 741, a backflow prevention member 730 is rotatably supported by a pivot shaft facing in the front-rear direction. The backflow prevention member 730 consists of a plate-shaped member whose upper end is pivotally supported by a pivot, and when a game ball guided by the flat surface of the regulating member 721 contacts from the main path 740 side, a branch path from the main path 740 side. It can be moved (rotated) so that it can pass to the 741 side. Specifically, it is rotatable between an allowable position inclined to open the space between the main path 740 and the branch path 741 and a restricted position closing the space between the main path 740 and the branch path 741. is provided. A rib 801 projecting forward is provided above the regulating member 721, and the backflow prevention member 730 abuts against the rib 801 in the regulating position from the counterclockwise direction in a front view.

In addition, the backflow prevention member 730 is usually placed at the regulated position due to its own weight, and at the regulated position, the game ball guided on the flat surface contacts from the main path 740 side (right side in front view). , is pushed by the game ball and rotates clockwise in a front view with the allowable position as the upper limit.

At this time, the vertical width dimension between the tip portion of the backflow prevention member 730 and the lower portion of the second branch portion 743 changes to be shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the main path provided with the third count switch 24B Movement of the game ball from the 740 side to the branch path 741 side provided with the fourth count switch 24C is permitted. On the other hand, when the backflow prevention member 730 is in the regulating position, even if the game ball comes into contact with the branch path 741 side (left side in front view), the backflow prevention is prevented by the backflow prevention member 730 contacting the rib 801. Rotation of the member 730 in the counterclockwise direction is restricted. At this time, the width dimension between the tip portion of the backflow prevention member 730 and the lower portion of the second branch portion 743 is maintained shorter than the diameter of the game ball, so the fourth count switch 24C is provided. Movement of the game ball from the side of the branch path 741 to the side of the main path 740 provided with the third count switch 24B is surely regulated.

Returning to FIG. 1, a normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, is composed of 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs, etc., and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. The normal pattern (also referred to as "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display).

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. 25 C of normal-pattern holding|maintenance indicators are comprised, for example including four LED, and display the number of normal-pattern holding|maintenance memory|storage as an effective passing ball number which passed the passage gate 41. FIG. The passage gate 41 is installed between the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B in the special variable winning ball unit 7. As shown in FIG. A gate switch 21, which will be described later, is built in the passage gate 41. As shown in FIG.

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. Also, a winning opening other than the winning openings described above may be provided. 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 LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. Decoration LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball unit 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the game machine frame 3 . For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the repulsive force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball-hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping the driving of the firing motor of the ball-hitting device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

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. At the bottom of the game machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. - 特許庁A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by a player is attached to a lower plate member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). ing. On the upper plate member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). is provided.

In this embodiment, the game area is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decoration frame surrounding the effect display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area. A game ball hit weakly (left-handed) by the hitting ball operation handle flows down the first path (left game area), and a game ball hit hard (right-handed) by the hitting ball operation handle flows down the second path (right-handed). game area).

In addition, the game ball that has flowed down the first path can win the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the game ball that has flowed down the second path can win the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the first special variable winning ball device 6B. A large number of obstacle nails are arranged so that the winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B can win a prize and can pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁That is, in the case of left-handed hitting, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B cannot win a prize, and the passage gate 41 cannot be passed.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol display device 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbols such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal pattern start condition is satisfied, for example, the normal pattern display is based on the establishment of the normal pattern start condition for starting the variable display of the normal pattern, such as the end of the fluctuation display of the previous normal pattern. The variable display of the normal map by the device 20 is started.

In this normal pattern fluctuation display, after the normal pattern fluctuation is started, when a predetermined time, which is the normal pattern fluctuation time, elapses, the fixed normal pattern, which is the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern hit pattern) such as a number indicating "7" is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the variable display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern hit". On the other hand, if a normal pattern other than a normal pattern per pattern, such as a number or symbol other than a number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal pattern, the fluctuation display result of the normal pattern will be "normal pattern lost". Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal pattern is "normal pattern hit", the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B are moved to the tilted position, and expansion open control (tilt control) is performed. After a predetermined time has elapsed, normal open control is performed to return to the vertical position.

After the first start condition is satisfied, such as when the game ball passing through (entering) the first start prize opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. When the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special game or the jackpot game state, the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, the second starting condition is established by detecting the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Afterwards, when the second start condition is established by, for example, completion of the variable display of the previous special symbol or the end of the jackpot game state, the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbols is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbols are displayed. Determined special symbols (results of variable display) are derived and displayed as variable display results. At this time, if a specific special pattern (big hit pattern) is stop-displayed as a fixed special pattern, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special pattern (small-hit pattern) different from the big hit pattern is stopped and displayed. If so, it becomes a "minor win" as a predetermined display result. Also, if a special symbol different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes "lost".

After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. be. After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state as a special game state different from the big win game state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as an example, the special symbols representing the numbers ``3'', ``5'' and ``7'' are used as the big win symbols, and the special symbols indicating the number ``2'' are used as the small winning symbols. A special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" is used as a missing symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, and a losing symbol in the special symbol fluctuation display by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol fluctuation display by the second special symbol display device 4B. It may be a pattern, or the common special pattern in the variable display of both special symbols may be a big hit pattern, a small hit pattern, or a losing pattern.

After the big win pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed special pattern in the variable display of the special symbols and becomes "big win" as the specific display result, in the big win game state, the first big prize winning port door of the first special variable winning ball device 7A. 701 opens the first big winning hole until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are produced. As a result, a round is executed in which the first special variable winning ball device 7A is placed in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player.

The round, which is the opening cycle of the first big winning slot, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15", "10", or "5"). In addition, even before the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball does not win the first prize-winning opening). good too.

In addition, after the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbols and becomes a "small winning" as a specific display result, in the small winning game state, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is displayed. The 2nd prize winning opening door 711 opens the second prize winning opening during a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number of winning balls (for example, 10) are produced. state. As a result, the second special variable winning ball device 7B enters the first state (open state) advantageous to the player.

In this embodiment, the second big winning opening door 711 is set to open once in the small winning game state until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses. It is not limited, and may be opened multiple times in the small winning game state.

In the small winning game state, when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole passes through the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B. It becomes a "jackpot" based on (V prize jackpot). That is, the CPU 103 controls the game state to the jackpot game state based on the detection of passage of the game ball through the third count switch 24B. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second big winning hole in the small winning game state passes through the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it does not become a "big win". That is, the CPU 103 does not control the game state to the jackpot game state based on the detection of passage of the game ball through the fourth count switch 24C.

Then, when the game ball is controlled to the big win game state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the second big prize winning opening door 711 of the second special variable winning ball device 7B is closed for a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds). ) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the second big winning hole is opened. As a result, a round game is executed in which the second special variable winning ball device 7B is placed in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, when the jackpot game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is controlled to the first state. The invention is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning ball device 7A may be controlled to the first state.

The round game, which is the opening cycle of the second big prize hole, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15" or "5"). It should be noted that even before the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number of times, even if the round game is terminated due to the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not enter the second big winning hole, etc.) good.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game state in the present embodiment, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed in a predetermined variation frequency range (for example, 100 times or 20 times) and time reduction control is not performed It is controlled either with the normal state. By performing the time saving control, the variation display time (special figure variation time) in the variation display of the special figure is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a jackpot game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, initialization processing after power-on) is executed) is performed. In the time saving control, the variation display of the special figure is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times) after the end of the big hit game state, and the variation display result becomes "big hit", in the small hit game state The game may be terminated when one of the conditions of passing the game ball through the third count switch 24B is established first.

When the time saving control is performed, control to shorten the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special figure by the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B than in the normal state, Control to shorten the fluctuation time (normal pattern fluctuation time) of the fluctuation display of the normal pattern by the symbol display device 20 than in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result in the fluctuation display of the normal pattern each time is "per normal pattern" Control to improve the probability of becoming more than in the normal state, and the tilting control time for tilting control of the movable wing pieces in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the change display result being "normal hit" Increase the possibility that the second start condition will be satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make it longer than the time and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. Thus, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning hole with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also called high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a combination of a plurality of controls (including all of them) may be performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged open state is increased compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the variable display of the special symbol can be executed frequently. , the time until the next variation display result becomes a "big win" or "minor win" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control is executable is also called the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed. A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state.

The pachinko game machine 1 includes a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, an LED control board 14, a terminal board (information output board) 16, and a power supply board 17 as shown in FIG. board is installed. The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 . In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and as shown in FIG. Various circuits are installed for The main board 11 mainly has a function of setting random numbers used in the special game, a function of inputting signals from switches etc. arranged at predetermined positions, and a control board on the sub side consisting of the effect control board 12 etc. , a function of outputting and transmitting a control command, which is an example of instruction information, as a control signal, and a function of outputting various types of information to the management computer of the hall. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, thereby performing the first special symbol and the second special symbol. and control the variable display of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal design display device 20 to control the variable display of the normal design by the normal design display device 20 It also has control functions.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 14A, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 29 that can be visually recognized from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It also has a function to display the winning information. A display changeover switch 30 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 29, and the information displayed on the display monitor 29 can be changed by operating the display changeover switch 30. FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a door opening sensor 90 for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 3a that covers the front surface of the game board 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a door opening sensor 90 for detecting the opening of the first big winning entrance door 701. Various sensors such as a first big winning gate sensor 91 for detecting the opening of the second big winning gate door 711 and a second big winning gate door sensor 92 for detecting the opening of the second big winning gate door 711 are connected. It also has a function to determine the occurrence of various abnormalities (errors) based on the output detection signal.

In the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and detection signals from various switches for game ball detection, as well as various signals such as a power off signal, a clear signal, a reset signal, etc. Switch circuit 110 to transmit to 100, output circuit 111 to transmit the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoids 81-83, information output for outputting various signals such as security signals from the terminal board 16 A circuit 112 is provided.

The main board 11 shown in FIG. 2 is enclosed in a board case 201 made of a transparent synthetic resin material, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 14A. A monitor 29 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the right side of the display monitor 29 . The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 3 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 3 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.

In addition, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), each winning opening (first large winning opening, second large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning opening The number of game balls entering the mouth (hereinafter also referred to as "entering area") is tallied, and various types of winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios are displayed on the display monitor 29. By displaying these winning information, it is possible to confirm various winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios after installation in the game arcade. In other words, on the side of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is normal to design the game board so that the game balls enter the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency (to pass the test). Also, when conducting the test, it is confirmed whether or not the game balls enter the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, even after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment has been made and whether the game balls enter the general prize winning opening at the frequency as designed as a result of the adjustment. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made in the pachinko game machine 1 after installation.

As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 17 is enclosed in a board case 202 made of a transparent synthetic resin material. and a setting changeover switch 52 (see FIG. 2) that functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate), which will be described later, in the setting change state. ) are provided.

The lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, and cannot be operated unless the game machine frame 3, which can be opened by operating a predetermined key, is opened. Only a store clerk who possesses a predetermined key can operate it. Further, since the lock switch 51 requires a key operation, only a store clerk who has a key for operating the lock switch 51 can operate it. Further, the lock switch 51 is a switch capable of switching between ON and OFF with a predetermined key, and is also a switch capable of performing an operation different from the switching operation (for example, pressing operation).

As shown in FIG. 3, at the lower part of the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, a nozzle ( A discharge port) is provided in the nozzle, and a discharge port switch 70 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko game machine 1 (detecting a game ball that has been shot) is provided in the nozzle. . The outlet switch 70 is connected to the switch circuit 110 described above, as shown in FIG.

Note that the output circuit 111 is also connected to a controller 84 for driving the solenoid 85 . The controller 84 receives a start signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the pachinko game machine 1 is started, and starts drive control of the solenoid 85 . By driving the solenoid 85 by the controller 84, the regulating member 721 repeats the regulating state and the allowing state every second regardless of the game state.

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

FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

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

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the command 8C00H is the first variable display result specifying command indicating the predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". The command 8C01H is a second variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big win" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A". The command 8C02H is a third variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B". The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be "small win A". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be "small win B".

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning hole formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting hole switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. , It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is issued when a game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. Based on this, it is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied.

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

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

The command D100 is a V prize notification specifying command for notifying that the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B and the third count switch 24B has been turned on.

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

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

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, Numerical data indicating each of the random number MR4 for determining the result of the display of the general pattern and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the range shown in FIG. 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. may be varied according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "lost", the variable display is performed corresponding to each of the cases where the variable display mode of the production pattern is "non-reach" and the case where it is "reach". A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the production pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a "big hit variation pattern". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 6, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β which are the super reach variation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in the present embodiment, the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach α is executed.

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

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc., the type of fluctuation pattern is determined first Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern are provided. After first determining the type of the variation pattern from the random value, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a form is exemplified in which the content of variation (content of presentation) is determined in advance for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the variation pattern is the same, the content of variation (content of presentation) may differ according to the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the normal reach variation pattern will be lost, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect will be performed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that results in non-ready-to-miss after being executed twice, a variation pattern that results in super-ready-to-miss by performing pseudo-continuous effect three times may be used.

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

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 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. 7A, a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. Display result determination table (setting value 3) shown, jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8 (A), jackpot type determination table (for second special symbol) shown in FIG. In addition to the small hit type determination table shown in 8 (C), the big hit variation pattern determination table (not illustrated), the small hit variation pattern determination table (not illustrated), the losing variation pattern determination table (not illustrated), the normal figure display result determination A table (not shown), a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big win or a small win (ball output rate) changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, so that the winning probability of the big hit and the small hit (ball output rate) changes. It's becoming The setting value consists of three levels from 1 to 3, where 1 is the highest ball payout rate, and the higher the value is in the order of 1, 2, and 3, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 1 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the higher the value is in the order of 2 and 3, the lower the advantage is in stages.

FIGS. 7A to 7C 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 of the cases where the second special symbols are subject to variable display, a determination value for a big hit and a determination value for a small hit are set.

As shown in FIG. 7(A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is subject to variable display. When the set values are ``2'' and ``3'', the probability of winning the big hit is higher (1/99) than when the set values are ``2'' and ``3'', and a judgment is made that some of these judgment values correspond to the small prize. By being set as a value, a small hit is won with a higher probability (1/50) 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 jackpot will be won with the same probability (1/99) as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and half of these judgment values Since the determination value corresponding to the small win is set, the small win is won with a higher probability (100/200) than when the first special symbol is the object of the variable display.

Also, as shown in FIG. 7(B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, if the setting value is "1" Winning a big hit with a lower probability (1/150) than the case where the set value is "1" because some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small wins. It is also designed to win a small hit with a low probability (1/99). 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. is subject to variable display, the probability of winning the jackpot is the same as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/150), and half of these judgment values are By being set as a judgment value corresponding to a small hit, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the same probability as when the set value is "1". (100/200) to win a small hit.

As shown in FIG. 7(C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the determination value corresponding to the big hit is set. However, the determination value corresponding to the small hit is not set, and therefore, when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, the set value is "1" or "2". A big win is won with a low probability (1/200), but a small win is not won (winning probability: 0). 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. is subject to variable display, the probability of winning the jackpot is the same as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display (1/200), and half of these judgment values are By being set as a judgment value corresponding to a small hit, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the set values are ``1'' and ``2''. It is designed to win a small hit with the same probability (100/200) as in the case.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. If the value matches the value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (jackpot A to jackpot C). Also, when MR1 coincides with any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C indicates the probability (percentage) of a big win and the probability (percentage) of a small win. 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. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, in each display result determination table shown in FIGS. The odds of winning a small win may be lowered in the order of values 1, 2, and 3. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the winning probability of the small hit is made lower in the order of set values 1, 2, and 3, but it is the same as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second. Alternatively, the same winning probability may be set for all set values.

In addition, in this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. and a small hit determination table are separately provided, and the determination of the big hit is a common table for the case of the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. , and the determination of the small hit may be performed using separate tables depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer is the first or the second.

In addition, in this embodiment, when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3 shown in FIG. is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit was not won, but some of the judgment values other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit were set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit. It may be set so that a small prize is won. In other words, the fact that the ratio of the small-hit probability differs according to the set value includes that the small-hit probability is 0%.

In this embodiment, three set values 1 to 3 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine 1 may be set to 2 or 4 or more.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Of these, FIG. 8(A) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed fluctuating) is a table of In addition, FIG. 8(B) shows the case of determining the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed fluctuating). is a table.

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

FIG. 8(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variation display result is a small win pattern, the type of the small win is set to a small hit A or a small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for judging the type of the hit. This table is referenced to determine In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small winning game of the small winning A, that is, when the V winning big winning occurs, the big winning game of the big winning D is executed. When the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small winning game of the small winning B, that is, when the V winning big winning occurs, the big winning game with the big winning E as the big winning type is executed. It has become so. In other words, these big wins D and E are not the big win types determined by the random number MR2 for judging the winning type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game ball during any of the small wins A and B. is a jackpot type determined by whether or not has passed through the third count switch 24B.

Here, when explaining the jackpot types in the present embodiment with reference to FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot types, the jackpot A and jackpot D in which the time saving control is not executed after the jackpot game state ends, and the jackpot game state Big hit B, big hit C, and big hit E are set for which time-saving control is executed after the end of. That is, among these jackpots A to E, the jackpots C and E are the most advantageous jackpots for the player, and the jackpots A and D are the most disadvantageous jackpots for the player. Since the big win E is more advantageous than the big win D, the small win B is more advantageous than the small win A.

Out of these jackpots A to E, the jackpot A is a jackpot in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) of changing the first jackpot to a second state advantageous to the player are repeated. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot A, the time saving control is not executed.

The jackpot B is a jackpot in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the first jackpot to a second state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, after the end of the big win game state of the big win B, the time saving control is executed until the special game is executed 20 times or until another big win occurs before the special game is executed 20 times.

The jackpot C is a jackpot in which 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) of changing the first jackpot to a second state advantageous to the player are repeated. Further, after the end of the big win game state of the big win C, the time saving control is executed until the special game is executed 100 times or until the big win occurs again before the special game is executed 100 times.

The jackpot D is a jackpot in which four rounds (so-called four rounds) are repeated to change the second jackpot to a second state advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot D, the time saving control is not executed.

The jackpot E is a jackpot in which 14 rounds (so-called 14 rounds) are repeated to change the second jackpot to a second state advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big win game state of the big win E, the time saving control is executed until the special game is executed 100 times or until another big win occurs before the special game is executed 100 times.

In the big win D and the big win E, the big winning hole to be opened is the second big winning hole 712, but the present invention is not limited to this. may be the first big prize opening. That is, for the big win D and the big win E, the second big winning hole 712 is opened for the small winning game, and the second big winning hole 712 is opened as the big winning game based on the occurrence of the V winning during the small winning game. Instead, the first big prize opening should be opened.

In addition, in the time saving state, a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state due to the increase in the probability of becoming a "normal hit". Therefore, in the time-saving state, there are cases where a big hit occurs as a result of the variation display of the second special symbol, and there are cases where a game ball wins V during a small win game, so a big win occurs, so the big win game state is normal. It becomes a so-called continuous state that tends to occur continuously without intervening the state.

In addition, in the time-saving state after the jackpot game of the jackpot B, since the number of special games in which the time-saving control is executed is set to 20 times, a small hit occurs during the 20 times of the special game, and the game is played. The rate at which the ball passes through the third count switch 24B (the rate at which the game ball wins V during 20 special games and a big hit occurs) is set to about 50%. On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big win C and the big win E are finished, since the number of special games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 100 times, a small win occurs during the 100 special games. However, the rate at which the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B (the rate at which the game ball wins V during 100 special games and a big hit occurs) is set to approximately 100%.

In this embodiment, five types of jackpots A to E are provided as the jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more jackpot types may be provided. , four or less types may be provided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8(A), in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the setting value is "1", the range of 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to Up to 49 are assigned to the jackpot A, 50 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 149 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 150 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

Thus, when a big hit occurs in the special game of the first special symbol, the ratio of determining the big win B or the big win C for which the time saving control is executed at the end of the big win game is lower in the order of set values 1, 2 and 3. I'm trying to be

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8(B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is "1", 0 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 to 29 are assigned to the jackpot A, 30 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 100 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 69 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 70 to 269 are assigned to the jackpot B, 270 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 199 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the big win A, and 200 to 269 are assigned to the big win B, 270 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

Thus, when a big hit occurs in the special game with the second special symbol, the ratio of determining the big wins B and C for which the time saving control is executed at the end of the big win game is the big hit in the special game with the first special symbol. is higher than in the case of occurrence of the set value 1, 2, and 3, and is lowered in order.

That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the set value is 1, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to the jackpot C is the highest, Next, the percentage of determining the jackpot B is high, and the percentage of determining the jackpot A is the lowest (jackpot type determination ratio at the set value 1: jackpot C>jackpot B>jackpot A). Also, when the set value is 2, the percentage of determining the jackpot type to be the jackpot B is the highest, followed by the percentage of determining the jackpot A is high, and the percentage of determining the jackpot C is the lowest (set value 2 jackpot type determination ratio: jackpot B>jackpot A>jackpot C). Furthermore, when the set value is 3, the percentage of determining the jackpot type as the jackpot A is the highest, followed by the percentage of determining the jackpot B and the percentage of determining the jackpot C as the lowest. (jackpot type determination ratio at set value 3: jackpot A>jackpot B>jackpot C).

In the present embodiment, according to the set value, the type of jackpot when the variable display result is a jackpot is determined at different rates from jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be one or a plurality of undetermined jackpot types among jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C depending on the set value. 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.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (C), in the small hit type determination table, when the setting value is "1", 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is a small hit A , and 100 to 299 are assigned to the small hit B. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 149 are assigned to the small hit A, and 150 to 299 are assigned to the small hit B in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. there is Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 199 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the small hit A, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the small hit B. there is

In this way, when the V winning big win occurs during the small winning game, the ratio of determining the big winning E is 20 times when the number of times of the special figure game in which the time saving control is executed after the big winning game is finished is 100 times. It is higher than the ratio for determining the jackpot D and lower in the order of set values 1, 2 and 3.

That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8(C), when the set value is 1, the minor hit B is determined at a higher rate than the minor hit A as the minor hit type. As a result, the rate at which the big win type is determined to be the big win E based on the occurrence of the V winning during the small winning game is higher than the rate at which the big win is determined to be the big win D. Type determination ratio: jackpot E> jackpot D). Further, when the set value is 2, the small win A and the small win B are determined at the same ratio as the small win types, so that a V prize is generated during the small win game. The percentage of the jackpot type determined to be the jackpot D and the percentage of the jackpot type determined to be the jackpot E are equal based on (the ratio of the jackpot type determination by the V prize at the set value 2: jackpot E=jackpot D). Furthermore, when the set value is 3, the small win A is determined as the small win type at a higher rate than the small win B, so that a V prize is generated during the small win game. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to be the jackpot D is higher than the ratio of determining the jackpot type to be the jackpot E (the ratio of determining the jackpot type by V winning at the set value 1: jackpot D>jackpot E).

As described above, in this embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a big hit and the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the V winning occurs are different according to the set value. That is, the kind of the small winning game state controlled according to the set value may change, and the kind of the big winning game state controlled when the V winning occurs may change. It is designed to improve amusement interest.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the small hit type is different according to the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value, the small hit Among the hit A and the small win B, there may be a small win type that is not determined. That is, the determination ratio of the small hit type is different according to the set value that is set, one of the small hit types is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%), that is, the other small hit It also includes determining the type at a rate of 100%. In addition, in the present embodiment, the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, regardless of whether the small hit type is determined using a common small hit type determination table. , The present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the small hit type may differ depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. In addition, when the small hit type is determined at a different rate according to the fluctuation special figure, there may be a small hit type that is not determined among the small hit A and the small hit B depending on the fluctuation special figure. In other words, to determine the small hit type at a different rate according to the fluctuation special figure, do not determine one of the small hit types (determination rate is 0%), that is, the other small hit type Determining at a rate of 100% is also included.

In this embodiment, the big hit type and the small win type are determined using the random number MR2 for judging the big win type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type and the small win type are determined. At least one of the types may be determined using MR1 which is a random number value for special figure display result determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the probability of a big hit or a However, the present invention is not limited to this. can be

In addition, in this embodiment, while the big hit probability and the small win probability change according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the gaming property itself does not change, as shown in FIGS. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the jackpot game is played based on the game ball passing through the third count switch 24B during the jackpot game. While the game state after the end is controlled to the probability variable state, the rate of game balls passing through the third count switch 24B during the big hit game is different according to the variable special figure (so-called V probability variable type), and the pachinko game is played. When the set value set in the machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game ball is in the third count switch 24B during high base (during time saving control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls to a big hit game state based on passing through. 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 a big hit or the probability of a small hit is higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. , a setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 4).

Furthermore, in the case of changing the playability according to the setting value in this way, common switches may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 or 4, the third count switch 24B is a switch for effect (each time a game ball passes through the third count switch 24B, a predetermined effect is executed). When the set value is 2 or 3, the third count switch 24B is used as a game switch (the game state is changed to a variable state or a variable state based on the game ball passing through the third count switch 24B). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot game state.

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

Specifically, the variation pattern determination table includes a big hit variation pattern determination table that is used when it is decided in advance that the variation display result will be a "big hit", and a variation display result that will be a "small hit". A big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result will be "loss" are prepared in advance. ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B), the big-hit variation pattern determination table includes a big-hit variation pattern determination table (for big-hit A) used when the big-hit type is big-hit A, A big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C) used when the big win types are for big win B and big win C is prepared in advance, and these big win variation pattern determination tables (for big win A) are prepared in advance. The variation pattern determination table for the jackpot (for jackpot B and jackpot C) includes the variation pattern for the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern for the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the variation pattern for the super reach β jackpot (PB1 -3), a predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 10 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), when the setting value is "1", 0 to 300 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 301 to 800 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 801 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 0 to 350 out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 351 to 825 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 826 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", 0 to 400 out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 401 to 850 are assigned. It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 10(B), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), when the setting value is "1", 0 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to 100 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 101 to 350 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 is super reach It is assigned to the β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 0 to 150 out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 151 to 450 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 451 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 0 to 200 out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 201 to 550 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

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

In other words, in this embodiment, super reach β is likely to be determined when the type of jackpot is "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", and when the type of jackpot is "jackpot A". is assigned so that the super reach α is easily determined, so that when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the player thinks that the "jackpot B" or the "jackpot C" will be achieved. You can raise your expectations.

In addition, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random value out of the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is the determination value. assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, even if the setting value is "1", "2", or "3", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 0 to 997, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a small hit variation pattern in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as a small hit variation pattern, The small hit variation pattern may be determined at different ratios from a plurality of variation patterns with set values "1", "2", and "3".

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

In the variation pattern determination table for loss A, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random number is assigned as a judgment value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the reach β deviation within the range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11(A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss (for the number of total pending storage in the low base of 1 or less), when the set value is "1", the range of the determination value of MR3 is 0 Of ~ 997, 0 to 350 are assigned to non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 are assigned to normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 ~ Up to 900 are assigned to the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3). Also, when the set value is "2", out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 0 to 450 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and up to 451 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 11 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for low base medium total retention storage number 2 to 4), when the setting value is "1", the range of the determination value of MR3 Of 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are assigned to normal reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), 701 900 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super reach β. In addition, when the set value is "2", out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 0 to 500 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 11 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for the number of 5 or more total pending memories in the low base), when the setting value is "1", the range of the determination value of MR3 is 0 Of ~ 997, 0 to 450 are assigned to non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 ~ Up to 900 are assigned to the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 0 to 500 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 0 to 550 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 551 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 11(D), in the deviation variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), when the set value is “1”, 0 to Up to 450 is assigned to non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α deviation , and 901 to 997 are assigned to the deviation pattern (PA2-3) of Super Reach β. Also, if the set value is "2", 0 to 500 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 0 to 550 out of the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 551 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the variation pattern of super reach β. (PA2-3).

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

In addition, the "common determination ratio" in this embodiment means that the determination ratio is completely the same with different setting values (this embodiment), and that the determination ratio is the same with different setting values ( For example, between set value 1 to set value 3, the decision rate of the variation pattern of super reach differs by about 1%).

In addition, in this embodiment, when the variation display result is a miss, the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern is the same regardless of the set value, but the present invention is this. is not limited to, if the fluctuation display result is out, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of all fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same , Also, only the determination ratio of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, both the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β are both determined regardless of the set value. Although the same form is exemplified regardless of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the fluctuation display result is out, super reach α is out of the fluctuation pattern The determination ratio and the super reach β may be the same regardless of the setting value in which the determination ratio of only one of the determination ratios of the variation patterns of deviation is set.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, both the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β are both determined regardless of the set value. Although the same form is exemplified regardless of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variable display result is a big hit, the set value Regardless, it may be the same regardless of the set value at which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot is set.

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

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern (PA1-2) of non-reach deviation is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-1) of non-reach deviation without shortening, and furthermore, the fluctuation pattern (PA1 -2), the variation pattern (PA1-3) of non-reach deviation has a shorter variation time. Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. By starting winning when there is no reserve memory, it becomes difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not stored, and when the number of pending memories is reduced, the fluctuation time is long. Determining the pattern (PA1-1) lengthens the time of the variable display, thereby preventing the loss of interest in the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, a variation pattern is determined using a different variation pattern determination table for loss according to the total pending storage number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory number in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the reserved memory number of the first special symbol, the second When performing the variable display of the special symbol, the variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for losing according to the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol.

Further, in each losing variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, even if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any numerical value from 1 to 3, the super reach losing variation pattern (PA2-2 and PA2-3) have the same range of random numbers. However, since the jackpot probability and the probability of losing differ depending on the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the variation display is actually executed in the variation pattern of losing the super reach (the probability of losing the super reach) Appearance rate of variation pattern) is different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . In the present embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which the rate of execution of the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern of super reach out is different according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is this. However, considering the jackpot probability and the probability of losing for each set value, the fluctuation display at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be executed by

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

Such RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. there is The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting section 153 , a game control counter setting section 154 and a game control buffer setting section 155 are provided.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball device 6A and the start prize (first start prize) has occurred, it has not started yet. It stores the pending data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the result of the variation display, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on establishment, are held data. , until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result), it becomes the reservation information that makes it possible to determine whether it will be a big hit or not.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, it has not yet started. It stores the pending data of the special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the result of the variation display, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on establishment are held data. , until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result)), which makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

The normal pattern reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.例文帳に追加For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the reservation number in the order in which it passed through the passage gate 41, and determines the general pattern display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update it by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

I / O 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. and an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 2, the production control board 12 provides a production control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores a production control program, fixed data, etc., and a work area for the production control CPU 120. A RAM 122 that performs random number updating, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I/O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 executes the production control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing processing for controlling the production operation by the production electric parts. At this time, the performance control CPU120 fixed data reading operation to read the fixed data from the ROM121, the performance control CPU120 writes various variable data to the RAM122 and temporarily stored variable data write operation, the performance control CPU120 to the RAM122 Variation data reading operation to read various variation data temporarily stored, effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of effect control board 12 via I / O 125, effect control CPU 120 I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120 , ROM 121 , and RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12 .

The production control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting video signals to the production display device 5, wiring for transmitting sound effect signals as information signals indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting illumination signals as information signals indicating LED data are connected to the LED control board 14 .

Also on the side of the effect control board 12, similarly to the main board 11, for example, random numbers (also called random numbers for effect) for determining the types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

The ROM 121 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the production operation in addition to the production control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the performance control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various performance control patterns, and the like. there is

As an example, in the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 is used to control the production operations by various production devices (for example, the production display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the production model, etc.). A performance control pattern table storing a plurality of types of performance control patterns to be executed, a display screen displayed in reporting various errors (abnormalities), a lighting mode of the game effect LED 9, an error notification pattern such as an output sound, etc. are stored. The performance control pattern corresponds to various performance operations to be executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is composed of data indicating the content of the control. The production control pattern table may store, for example, a special figure fluctuation time production control pattern, a notice production control pattern, various production control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and in the period from the start of the special symbol variation in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol that is the result of the special figure display. , It consists of data indicating the control contents of various production operations such as production pattern variable display operation, reach production, production display operation in re-lottery production, etc., or various production display operations without variable display of production patterns. It is The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control contents of the effect operation as the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations to be executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents.

Among the special figure fluctuation time production control patterns, a plurality of types of ready-to-win production control patterns in which the production mode in each ready-to-win production is different for each variation pattern for executing the ready-to-win production, for example, may be included.

The RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a production control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the production operation. This performance control data holding area includes a performance control flag setting portion, a performance control timer setting portion, a performance control counter setting portion, and a performance control buffer setting portion.

The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as display operations of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this embodiment, the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit, the first special figure start winning buffer for performing the pending display in the first pending storage display area 5D, and the pending display in the second pending storage display area 5U A second special figure start winning buffer for performing is set. In the first special figure start winning buffer, a storage area corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") is provided, and the second special figure start winning buffer has a storage area (buffer number "1" to "4 ) is provided. It should be noted that the data of these starting winning buffers, the reception of the first starting opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command, production control described later Suspension display in the first suspension storage display area 5D and the second suspension storage display area 5U is updated in the suspension effect processing (S72, see FIG. 25) in the process processing, and based on the data of the start winning buffer after the update. is updated.

Specifically, when the first start winning designation command is received based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, a round white display is displayed in the reserved display in the first reserved storage display area 5D While is newly added, when the first fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the first special figure is newly started, the top of the pending display in the first pending storage display area 5D ( The holding display is updated so that the round white display of the holding memory that started winning first is erased and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward direction). do. Similarly, when the second start winning designation command is received based on the start winning to the second start winning opening, a round white display is newly added to the pending display in the second pending memory display area 5U. , when the second fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest (first The holding display is updated so that the round white display of the holding memory that started winning the prize is erased and other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward direction).

Here, the display of the tally of game balls, the ratio of the role items, etc. on the main board 11 of the present embodiment will be described.

On the main board 11, there is information about the winning of the game, for example, the number of winning balls in the first start-up opening (navel), the number of winning balls in the second start-up opening (electric chew), and the first big prize. The number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls that have been awarded to the mouth and the second big prize mouth (attacker) are input, and the number of shot balls is totaled. Consecutive ratio (%), which is the percentage of the number of prize balls won in the two main prize openings (attacker), the number of prize balls in the second start prize opening (electric chew) out of the total number of prize balls and the number of prize balls in the first The role ratio (%), which is the ratio of the number of prize balls from winning the big prize hole and the second big prize hole (attacker), and the base (%), which is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched It is designed to display. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of consecutive winning balls described below) to the total number of prize balls won in the first and second big prize openings (attackers). The role ratio is the number of prize balls from the 2nd starting prize mouth (electric chew) and the number of prize balls from the 1st and 2nd grand prize mouths (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls ( It is the ratio occupied by the number of balls acquired below). The base is the ratio of the number of game balls launched to the total number of prize balls. The total number of prize balls (total number of balls won below) is based on the number of prize balls won in the 1st and 2nd big prize gates (attacker) and the number of prize balls won in the 2nd start prize gate (denchu). The number of prize balls and the number of prize balls won in prize openings other than the 1st and 2nd major prize openings (attacker) and 2nd starter prize openings (denchu) (1st starter prize opening, general prize opening) It is the sum of the number and In addition, the first big prize hole, the second big prize hole (attacker), and the second start prize hole (electric chew) are variable accessories, and the width of the game ball that can pass through changes, so that the game ball wins a prize. It is a role that the assumed ratio fluctuates. In addition, the winning openings (first starting winning opening, general winning opening) other than the first big winning opening, second big winning opening (attacker), and second starting winning opening (electric chew) are fixed accessories, The passable width of the ball is fixed, and the assumed winning ratio of the game ball is a fixed accessory.

As a method of counting and calculating information related to game winnings, regarding the consecutive ratio and role ratio, the number of winning balls in the first starting opening (navel) and general winning opening (sode) in the number of 6000 winning balls (general number of prize balls), number of normal electric prize balls (number of electric prize balls) that is the number of prize balls by winning the second starting prize mouth (electric chew), first big prize mouth and second big prize mouth The number of special electric prize balls (attacker's prize balls), which is the number of prize balls awarded to (attacker), is counted. The total is regarded as one set, and the consecutive ratio (%) and role ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60,000 pieces are calculated. In addition, the number of prize balls (number of general prize balls), the number of ordinary electric prize balls (number of electric chew prize balls), and the special electric prize The number of prize balls (the number of prize balls for attackers) is recorded in a ring buffer provided for each set value, which has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets and is updated for each set. there is In other words, a considerable amount (for example, several bytes) of 11 sets of 6000 pieces is stored, and the cumulative consecutive ratio (%) and role ratio (%) can be calculated. As for the base, the number of game balls hit with respect to the number of 60,000 prize balls is counted. The tally is regarded as one set, and the ratio (base (%)) of 60,000 prize balls to the number of game balls hit is calculated.

The display monitor 29 displays the consecutive ratio (%), the role ratio (%) for 6000 balls, the cumulative consecutive ratio (%), the role ratio (%), and the base ( Base 1 (%)) and base (base 2 (%)) calculated based on the previous 60,000 winning balls can be switched and displayed every predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). That is, six displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes 30 seconds to display everything, but as the game progresses, the number of prize balls won by winning the first starting hole (navel) and winning the second starting winning hole (electric chew) are tallied. , and the number of prize balls due to winning in the first and second big winning openings (attackers) will change. Then, for example, if the number of prize balls won after 6000 consecutive ratios (%) are displayed is reflected in the 60000 consecutive ratios (%) displayed after that, 6000 consecutive ratios (%) will be displayed. There is a possibility that a discrepancy may occur between the consecutive ratio (%) and the role ratio (%) for 60000 pieces. Therefore, the number of prize balls by winning the first starter (navel), the number of prizes by winning the second starter prize (electric chew), the number of prizes for the first big prize and the second big prize (attacker) By inputting the number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls, and totaling is performed at a predetermined timing in the switching display (for example, the timing of displaying the consecutive ratio (%) for 6000 balls), such a discrepancy can be avoided. can be prevented.

In this embodiment, the storage area for storing information relating to the winning of the game is provided for each set value. The balls, the total number of prize balls, and the total number of hits are stored in a storage area (ring buffer) according to the set values. Therefore, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base in this embodiment can be calculated individually for each set value.

As an example of the calculation method below, the total number of prize balls is 60,000, and the number of prize balls from winning the 2nd starting prize mouth (Denchu) and the number of prize balls to the 1st big prize mouth and the 2nd big prize mouth (attacker) A method of calculating the role ratio (role ratio (%)) when the number of winning balls is 42000, which is the sum of the number of winning balls in (1). In the following description, the total number of acquired balls refers to the total accumulated number of game media (prize balls) paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Also, the number of winning balls refers to the total number of game media paid out as a result of the winning of game media by the attacker and the electric chew. Also, the number of consecutive accessory winning balls refers to the total number of game media paid out by winning game media to the attacker. The total number of hits refers to the total number of game media hit into the pachinko game machine 1 until the number of prize balls reaches 60,000. Therefore, the continuous ratio can be calculated by the following formula (1). Also, the role ratio can be obtained by the following formula (2). Also, the base can be obtained by the following formula (3).

Consecutive ratio = [number of balls acquired in a row / total number acquired] x 100 (1)

Role ratio = [(number of balls acquired in a row + number of balls acquired in a row) / total number acquired] x 100 (2)

Base = [60000 (total number of prize balls) / total hit] x 100 (3)

When the total number of prize balls is 60,000 and the number of winning ball is 42,000, the role ratio is obtained by dividing 42,000 by 60,000 to obtain 0.70 (rounded down to three decimal places). However, since the microcomputer used in the pachinko game machine 1 cannot perform calculations below the decimal point, the following method of calculation is required.

First, the first calculation method will be explained. In the first calculation method, first, the number of winning balls is multiplied by 100 to be 4,200,000. Then divide this 4200000 by 60000. This gives a quotient of 70. From 70 obtained here, the character ratio is obtained as 70%. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, it is possible to obtain the operation result up to two digits below the decimal point. Here, to obtain the operation result up to three digits below the decimal point, it is necessary to multiply by 1000.

Next, the second calculation method will be explained. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to obtain 600. Then divide 42000 by this 600. This gives a quotient of 70. From 70 obtained here, the character ratio is obtained as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result can be obtained up to two digits below the decimal point. Here, division by 1000 is sufficient to obtain a calculation result up to three digits below the decimal point.

In the above example, the total number of prize balls is 60000, but a 3-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate the role product ratio for a long period of time. That is, in this example, it is stored as 00EA60h in a 3-byte storage area. Similarly, 00A410h is stored in the 3-byte storage area for the number of winning balls.

Here, the microcomputer used in the pachinko game machine 1 can only perform calculations between maximum 2-byte values. Therefore, the lower 1 byte may be truncated for ease of calculation.

A third calculation method, which is a simplified version of the second calculation method, will now be described. In the third calculation method, in order to facilitate calculation in the microcomputer used in the pachinko game machine 1, 60h of the lower 1 byte is discarded from the total number of prize balls 00EA60h, and the total number of prize balls is reduced to 00EAh. Calculate 234 in decimal notation. Similarly, 10h of the lower 1 byte is truncated from 00A410h of the number of winning balls to calculate the number of winning balls as 00A4h, that is, 164 in decimal notation.

Then, as in the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls by 100 (273/100). 156 is then divided by 2 to obtain 78 as the quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the role product ratio is obtained as 78%.

In the third calculation method, while the microcomputer used in the pachinko game machine 1 can easily perform calculations, an error of +12% occurs. However, the error is +1% when the total number of prize balls and the number of winning balls are both 10 times. In other words, the longer the period for calculating the character ratio, the smaller the error, and the closer to the original value.

Further, the substrate case 201 is made of a translucent material so that the main substrate 11 and the display monitor 29 can be visually recognized. The substrate case 201 is formed with a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main substrate 11 is inserted, and a heat radiation hole for releasing heat from the electrical components of the main substrate 11 . The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 is arranged at a position where the heat radiation hole is not directly in front. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 is not obstructed by the heat dissipation holes. Here, the term “right in front” means a straight front with the main board 11 as a viewpoint, and means between the main board 11 and an employee who is trying to visually recognize the main board 11 . Here, the microcomputer used in the pachinko game machine 1 can only perform calculations between maximum 2-byte values. Therefore, the lower 1 byte may be truncated for ease of calculation.

A third calculation method, which is a simplified version of the second calculation method, will now be described. In the third calculation method, in order to facilitate calculation in the microcomputer used in the pachinko game machine 1, 60h of the lower 1 byte is discarded from the total number of prize balls 00EA60h, and the total number of prize balls is reduced to 00EAh. Calculate 234 in decimal notation. Similarly, 10h of the lower 1 byte is truncated from 00A410h of the number of winning balls to calculate the number of winning balls as 00A4h, that is, 164 in decimal notation.

Then, as in the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of prize balls by 100 (273/100). 156 is then divided by 2 to obtain 78 as the quotient. From 78 obtained here, the character ratio is obtained as 78%.

In addition, a storage area for storing information on game wins (ring buffer, 10 sets total buffer (total of information on game wins stored in 10 ring buffers with maximum 2-byte counters), prize balls The total number buffer) may continue to be stored without being initialized when the reset button is operated. The ring buffer will be further explained later. In addition, the checksum of the stored value is calculated, and initialization is performed when an abnormality is detected. Initialization of the memory area that stores information about the winning of the game, such as when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the number of consecutive winning balls is greater than the number of winning balls processing may be performed. Also, the error display or warning display may be performed without performing the initialization process, or the initialization process may be performed while performing the error display or warning display or after performing the initialization process. Error display and warning display will be further described later.

Assuming that the total number of winning balls is 34,321 and the number of winning balls is 19,876, the role ratio (%) is calculated by dividing 19,876 by 34,321 as a divisor. 19876/34321=0.57912 . When performing calculations in the game control microcomputer 100, calculations with decimal points must be avoided, so the following formulas are substituted. In the division of 19876/34321, the denominator 34321 is divided by 100, and the decimal point is discarded, resulting in 19876/343=57.9475. Since the decimal point is rounded down, a role ratio (%) of 57% is calculated and displayed on the display monitor 29. In the case of this example, the value calculated by accurate calculation is an error on the display. There will be no

The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (0 for values other than the most significant bit), and the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of acquired balls are 32799, respectively. When this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799=100%, and when replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 100, 32799/327=100.3%, which is an error of +0.3%. When the calculation is performed by truncating the decimal point, for example, if the correct value is 69.9% and the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, the display is 1 at 69% → 70%. Although it is conceivable that an error of 1% is displayed, the role ratio (%) (or the consecutive ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error even on the display of 1% error.

Also, when the above calculation method is used, the total number of acquired balls is divided by 100, so if the total number of acquired balls is less than 100, the calculation cannot be performed. Furthermore, when it is less than 32768, the error gradually increases. If it is less than 10000, the error exceeds 1% and may become even larger. In other words, the smaller the total number of acquired balls, the larger the error. For this reason, the role ratio (%) and consecutive ratio (%) are not displayed on the display monitor until the total number of acquired balls above a certain number (for example, 32768, which is the minimum value of 16 bits) is totaled by the counter. Alternatively, the fact that the error may be large even if it is displayed may be notified by emitting a dedicated LED, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

The display monitor 29 displays the role ratio (%), continuous ratio (%), and base (%) on 7 segments, and each value is switched every predetermined period (for example, every 5 seconds). displayed. In this case, for example, while the role ratio (%) is displayed for 5 seconds, an event occurs in which a new game medium wins an electric chew or an attacker. %), there is a risk that the value of the role ratio (%) and the value of the consecutive role (%) will deviate. Therefore, it is preferable that the role ratio (%) and the consecutive ratio (%) are calculated in the same interrupt and the calculated values are displayed sequentially.

Also, if the numerical value that can be displayed in the 7 segments is set to 2 digits (for example, if two 7 segments are provided), 100% cannot be displayed as 100%. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. Although the display monitor 29 shown in FIG. 14A can display numeric values in the lower two digits, the numeric values may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, under certain conditions, a numerical value may be displayed in part of the upper two digits.

In this embodiment, the sensor provided for each of the attacker and the electronic chew detects that the game medium has won a prize, and based on the detection result, the number of prize balls for each is individually counted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but uses a sensor provided after the ejection path for ejecting the winning game media of the attacker and the winning game media of the electric chew merges, and the detection result is used. Based on this, the number of winning balls and the number of consecutive winning balls may be totaled.

Display of the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, and the base will be described in more detail below. In this embodiment, the main board 11 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 1). On the back side of the game board 2, in addition to the main board 11, peripheral boards such as an effect control board 12 are also provided.

The RAM 102 on the main substrate 11 stores a gate passing number counter, a first starting winning number counter, a second starting winning number counter, a first general winning number counter, a second general winning number counter, a third general winning number counter, a fourth A general winning number counter and a big winning number counter are provided. In this embodiment, the number of winnings of the first and second big winning slots (attackers) is counted by the big winning number counter, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a first big winning number counter for totalizing the number of winnings to the first big winning opening and a second big winning number counter for totaling the number of winning to the second big winning opening are separately provided. The number of prizes won to the first big prize hole and the number of prizes won to the second big prize hole may be tallied separately, and these respective numbers of prizes won may be summed up as the number of prizes won by the attacker.

The gate passing number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the gate switch 21 . The first start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start opening switch 22A. The second start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second start opening switch 22B. The first general winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the first general winning opening switch 26A. The second general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second general winning opening switch 26B. The third general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the third general winning opening switch 26C. The fourth general winning number counter is a counter for counting the number of game balls detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 26D. The large winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23 and the second count switch 24A.

A clear switch (not shown) is connected to the main board 11 . The clear switch is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 at a position where an employee or the like cannot easily operate it. By operating the clear switch, data used for consecutive ratios and role ratios stored in the RAM 102, which will be described later, is cleared. The clear switch is a switch that is operated when there is no choice but to redo the calculation of the continuous ratio and the role ratio, such as when an obstacle occurs in the calculation of the consecutive ratio and the role ratio. For this reason, it is a switch that does not need to be operated when data is being collected for performing normal continuous ratio and role ratio calculations. Further, when the clear switch is operated, a clear switch operation signal is sent to the main board 11 in addition to clearing the data.

As described above, the main board 11 is provided with the RTC 106, and the current time can be detected by the RTC 106. FIG. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, etc. by performing initial settings, and in this embodiment, the RTC 106 can measure the operating hours of the game arcade.

The main board 11 is housed in a board case 201 as shown in FIG. 14(A). A caulking pin 11B is attached to the board case 201 . By providing the caulking pin 11B, the main board 11 is completely enclosed in the board case 201, thereby preventing tampering with the main board 11. FIG. The board case 201 is a crimped board case (hereinafter also referred to as “crimped board case”).

Also, the display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11 . A seal 11S is attached to the substrate case 201 to prove that the main substrate 11 is enclosed. The sealing seal 11S is pasted over, for example, the detachable portion of the substrate case 201. As shown in FIG. The sealing seal 11S is arranged at a position away from the main substrate 11, and is arranged at a position different from a position where the visibility of the display monitor 29 is obstructed, such as directly in front of the display monitor 29. Thus, the display monitor 29 is arranged at a position not hidden by the sealing seal 11S.

The display monitor 29 includes a first display section 29A, a second display section 29B, a third display section 29C, a fourth display section 29D and a fifth display section 29E. Each of the first display portion 29A to the fifth display portion 29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 29A to fifth display section 29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. In addition, it is possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

On the display monitor 29, each item of display Nos. 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 14B is displayed. The first display portion 29A of the first digit displays the aggregated setting values (1 to 3), and the second display portion 29B of the second digit and the third display portion 29C of the third digit display the aggregation period. A numerical value is displayed in percentage in the fourth display portion 29D of the fourth digit and the fifth display portion 29E of the fifth digit. 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." is displayed on the second display portion 29B and the third display portion 29C. "y7." is displayed on the display section 29B and the third display section 29C. Further, when the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E, and the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. In this case, the short-term role ratio is displayed in percentage (%) on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E.

When the total cumulative winning ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." is displayed on the second display portion 29B and the third display portion 29C, "A7." is displayed on the second display portion 29B and the third display portion 29C. Further, when the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E, and the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed as a percentage (percentage display) on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E.

When Base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." is displayed on the second display portion 29B and the third display portion 29C. "B6." is displayed on 29B and the third display section 29C. Further, when base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) in the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E, and base 2 of display No. 6 is displayed. In this case, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed as a percentage (percentage display) on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E.

When calculating the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, and the base, the main board 11 includes the first and second major winning openings (attacker), the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the first general winning opening. The number of game balls entering the fourth general prize winning opening and the number of game balls discharged from the discharge opening are totaled. In the main process, the CPU 103 controls the gate switch 21, the first starting switch 22A, the second starting switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, and the first general winning opening switch 26A to the fourth general winning opening switch 26A. Switch processing is performed to confirm the state of each switch (presence or absence of a detection signal) of the prize winning port switch 26D and the discharge port switch 70. FIG.

In this switch processing, based on the detection signal output from each switch, it is specified which entry area the game ball has entered. When the detection signal is output from the gate switch 21, the value of the gate passing number counter is added, and when the detection signal is output from the first start switch 22A and the second start switch 22B, The values of the first start winning number counter and the second starting winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the first count switch 23 and the second count switch 24A, the value of the big winning number counter is added. , when detection signals are output from the first general winning slot switch 26A, the second general winning slot switch 26B, the third general winning slot switch 26C, and the fourth general winning slot switch 26D, the first general winning slot counter, The values of the second general winning number counter, the third general winning number counter, and the fourth general winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the outlet switch 70, the value of the hitting number counter is added. By doing so, the number of game balls entering each entry area (the number of winning game balls into each winning hole) is counted. Note that the values of each counter are stored in the RAM 102 .

In this way, the step for tallying the number of game balls entering each entry area is executed together with a series of processes for confirming the state of the switch corresponding to each entry area (switch state confirmation processing). By including it in the switch processing), the number of game balls entering each entry area can be tallied without executing a separate tallying program, that is, without causing the problem of insufficient capacity due to an increase in the number of programs to be executed. It has become.

The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the number of winning balls into each winning hole based on the tallied number of winning balls into each winning hole, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 102 for each winning hole. Let The number of winning game balls is calculated by multiplying the number of game balls paid out for one winning to a winning opening by the number of winning times to the winning opening. The number of winning game balls is determined in advance for each winning opening.

As shown in FIG. 15, the number of prize balls for each winning hole classified here is as follows: general winning hole prize balls (1st general winning hole to 4th general winning hole (sode) winning balls), 1st start prize mouth prize ball (prize ball for winning the 1st start prize mouth (navel)), normal electric prize ball (prize ball for winning electric chew), special electric prize ball (prize for attacker It is the number of prize balls of the prize ball). The RAM 102 also stores the total number of prize balls and the number of game balls hit. Although the CPU 103 individually counts the number of game balls winning the general winning opening and the number of game balls winning the first starting opening, the number of winning game balls going to the general winning opening and the first starting opening The number of game balls winning prizes may be aggregated. In addition, although the number of general winning prize balls and the number of first starting prize balls are calculated separately, the number of general winning prize balls and the number of first starting prize balls are calculated separately. , and the number of prize balls may be calculated together.

The RAM 102 has a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of prize balls and the number of hits. The ring buffer has 10 first to tenth storage areas each consisting of a maximum 2-byte counter for storing the number of winning balls in each winning hole for every 6000 winning balls. Thus, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (maximum 2 bytes). In addition, the active buffer has a 0th storage area consisting of a maximum 2-byte counter for storing the number of winning balls in each winning hole for every 6000 winning balls. In the 0th storage area, the number of winning balls for each winning hole, which increases as the game progresses, is added. The 11 storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store 256×256=65536 data, and can store up to 6000 data with a margin.

In addition, the RAM 102 is provided with storage areas for the number of prize balls (for 10 sets) stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area, the sum of the number of hits, and the total cumulative total for each winning hole. there is The 10 sets of total sum and total cumulative storage area consist of a maximum 3-byte counter. I can remember.

In addition, the RAM 102 has a continuous ratio/role ratio storage area for storing 10 sets and total cumulative ratios and consecutive ratios, a base (base 2) for 10 sets, and a base (base 1) for the previous 10 sets. and a base storage area for storing the The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the role ratio and the consecutive ratio for the 10 sets and the total cumulative number of winning balls based on the winning number of the game balls into each winning opening for the 10 sets and the total cumulative total. and stored in a continuous ratio/role ratio storage area for storing the total cumulative ratio and continuous ratio. The continuous ratio/role ratio storage area for storing the 10 sets and the cumulative total ratio and continuous ratio is composed of a maximum 1-byte counter. If the role ratios and consecutive ratios for 10 sets and the total total are stored as integers, for example, a maximum 1-byte counter can be stored with a margin.

In addition, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the base for 10 sets based on the number of hits of the game balls to the winning numbers of the game balls into the winning openings for 10 sets, and calculates the base for the 10 sets (base 2) and the previous game. A base (base 1) calculated based on the number of hits of game balls into each winning hole for 10 sets (base 1) is stored in the base storage area. If base 1 and base 2 are stored as integers, for example, a maximum 1-byte counter can be stored with a margin.

Here, the memory space of the CPU 103 of the main substrate 11 will be explained. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU on the main board. The CPU 103 has a memory space for accessing the internal registers, the ROM 101, the RAM 102, and the like. Specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 16, the address/data signal lines of the ROM 101 correspond to the ROM area of the memory space (in this embodiment, 0000H to 2FFFH (H indicates a hexadecimal number; hereinafter the same)). Of these, 0000H to 2FBFH and 2FC0H to 2FFFH are assigned to a program management area), and the CPU 103 designates this ROM area to read data from the ROM 101 . In addition, in this embodiment, the ROM area is divided into eight areas from the first area to the eighth area for management, and the first area starts from 0000H.

The address/data signal lines of the built-in registers are assigned to register areas (FE00H to FEBFH in this embodiment) in the memory space, and the CPU 103 reads data from the built-in registers and transfers them to the registers via this register area. data is written.

The address/data signal lines of the RAM 102 are assigned to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in this embodiment) of the memory space, and the CPU 103 designates this RWM area to read data from the RAM 102 or transfer data to the RAM 102. Write data. Other areas of the memory space (3000H to EFFFH, F400H to FDFFH, and FEC0H to FFFFH in this embodiment) are unused areas.

The RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 102 (16 Kbyte area from 0000H to 2FFFH in this embodiment) is composed of a RAM control area, a non-use area, a RAM data area and other areas, as shown in FIG. It is In a storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to this RAM control area, instruction data (opcodes) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 103 and supplementary data (operands) necessary for the CPU 103 to execute each instruction are stored. Data for the configured control program (sometimes simply referred to as control program data) is temporarily stored, and reference data referred to by the control program is stored in a storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM data area. (For example, various lottery data described above) are temporarily stored.

Data used to display the consecutive ratio and the role ratio are temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area. For example, the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area is provided with a storage area for storing the total number of winning balls for each winning hole and a storage area for the total cumulative consecutive ratio role ratio. In addition, the storage areas of the RAM 102 corresponding to other areas include an active buffer with a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer with a 1st to 10th storage areas, and the number of prize balls for each winning opening (10 sets). minutes), and a continuous ratio storage area for 10 sets. The storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area store data with different start addresses of subroutines.

In this embodiment, 1-byte (8-bit) data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to each address in the RAM area. , management data) is data of a number of bytes exceeding 1 byte (for example, 2 bytes), it is divided into storage areas of the RAM 102 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area and stored in units of 1 byte. are doing.

Further, the main board 11 controls the display monitor 29 to display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base. Here, the main substrate 11 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 18A is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the character product ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 18A, when the display on the display monitor 29 is started, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed first. The short-term continuous ratio display No. 1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1, as shown in FIG. 18B-1, the set value "1" is displayed in the first display section 29A, and the character "y" is displayed in the second display section 29B. is displayed, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display portion 29C. Short-term continuous ratios are displayed on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D, and the character "1." is displayed on the fifth display portion 29E.

When the display of display No. 1 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term role ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term role ratio of display No. 2, as shown in FIG. 18B-2, the set value "1" is displayed in the first display section 29A, and the character "y" is displayed in the second display section 29B. is displayed, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display portion 29C. Short-term role ratios are displayed on the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E. For example, when the short-term role ratio is 63%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display section 29D, and the character "3." is displayed on the fifth display section 29E.

When the display of display No. 2 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. Display No. 3 of the total cumulative ratio is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 3, as shown in FIG. A character is displayed, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display portion 29C. Further, the total running ratio is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D and the fifth display portion 29E. For example, when the total cumulative consecutive ratio is 58%, the character "5." is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D, and the character "8." is displayed on the fifth display portion 29E.

When the display of display No. 3 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative role ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the display No. 4 total cumulative winning ratio is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative role ratio of display No. 4, as shown in FIG. A character is displayed, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display portion 29C. Further, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D and the fifth display portion 29E. For example, when the total cumulative role ratio is 68%, the character "6." is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D, and the character "8." is displayed on the fifth display portion 29E.

When the display of display No. 4 continues for 5 seconds, base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(B-5). The display of base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed in red. In the base 1 display of display No. 5, as shown in FIG. 18B-5, the set value "1" is displayed in the first display section 29A, and the letter "b" is displayed in the second display section 29B. is displayed, and the letter "L." is displayed on the third display portion 29C. Also, the base 1 calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D and the fifth display portion 29E. For example, when the base 1 is 40%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D, and the character "0." is displayed on the fifth display portion 29E.

When the display of display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, base 2 of display No. 6 is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(B-6). The display of base 2 of display No. 6 is displayed in red. In the base 2 display of display No. 6, as shown in FIG. 18B-6, the set value "1" is displayed in the first display section 29A, and the character "b" is displayed in the second display section 29B. is displayed, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display portion 29C. In addition, in the fourth display section 29D and the fifth display section 29E,
Base 2 calculated based on 60,000 prize balls immediately before is displayed. For example, when the base 2 is 42%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display portion 29D, and the character "2" is displayed on the fifth display portion 29E.

When the display of display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 18(B-1). The short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed. After that, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 to the display of base 2 of display No. 6 are sequentially displayed every 5 seconds. As for the color of the display, only the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is green, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 to the base 2 of display No. 5 are red. In this manner, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, the total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 every five seconds.

Furthermore, the displays of these short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are shown in FIGS. Based on the operation of , when the set value is "1", the short-term success ratio, short-term success ratio, total cumulative success ratio, total cumulative success ratio, base 1, base 2 are displayed, and when the setting value is "2", Short-term consecutive ratio, short-term consecutive ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, base 1, base 2 display, short-term consecutive ratio when the setting value is "3", short-term consecutive ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio It is possible to sequentially change the display of the role ratio, base 1, and base 2. It should be noted that when the display changeover switch 30 is operated during the display of the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term consecutive ratio, the total accumulated consecutive ratio, the total accumulated consecutive ratio, base 1, base 2 when the set value is "1", the second The numerical value displayed on the first display section 29A is updated to "2", and the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning combination ratio, total cumulative continuous ratio, and total cumulative winning combination displayed on the fourth display unit 29D and the fifth display unit 29E. The ratio, base 1, and base 2 values are switched to the set value "2".

Further, when the display changeover switch 30 is operated while the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, the total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "2", the second The numerical value displayed on the first display portion 29A is updated to "3", and the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning combination ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, and the total cumulative winning combination displayed on the fourth display portion 29D and the fifth display portion 29E. The ratio, base 1, and base 2 values are switched to the set value "3".

When the display changeover switch 30 is operated while the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the total cumulative consecutive ratio, the total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are being displayed when the set value is "3", the second The numerical value displayed on the first display portion 29A is updated to "1", and the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning combination ratio, total cumulative continuous ratio, and total cumulative winning combination displayed on the fourth display portion 29D and the fifth display portion 29E. The ratio, base 1, and base 2 values are switched to the set value "1".

In the display monitor 29 of the present embodiment, a form capable of displaying the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at each setting value is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 29 In , it may be possible to display only one numerical value or only any two numerical values among these continuous ratio, role ratio, and base.

In addition, in this embodiment, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base, which are information based on the number of awarded balls, are calculated, and these continuous ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed on the display monitor 29 as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the history of the number of awarded balls may be displayed on the display monitor 29 without calculating the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, and the base. .

In this embodiment, only the short-term consecutive ratio is displayed in red on the display monitor 29, and the short-term consecutive ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, total cumulative consecutive ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed in green. , the present invention is not limited to this, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the total cumulative continuous ratio and the total cumulative winning ratio are displayed in the same color. You may display with the same color different from a role ratio, a total cumulative consecutive ratio, and a total cumulative winning ratio.

Further, in the main board 11, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th memory area in the active buffer reaches 6000, which is a predetermined capacity, the memory in the 0th memory area to the 10th memory area in the ring buffer is updated. Furthermore, the storage area for the total sum and the total total for 10 sets, and the storage area for the continuous ratio/role ratio storage area for storing the role ratios and continuous ratios for the 10 sets and the total total are updated.

Updates in the active buffer and ring buffer move the number stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer. Also, the numerical values stored in the first to ninth storage areas of the ring buffer are moved to the second to tenth storage areas, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the number of general prize balls in the 0th to 9th storage areas is 27, 81, 120, 36, 225, 87, 66. ', '117', '45', and '21'. At this time, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th memory area of the active buffer reaches 6000, the number of prize balls in the 1st memory area to the 10th memory area is changed to "27", "81", and " 120", "36", "225", "87", "66", "117", "45", and "21". Also, the number of prize balls in the 0th memory area is set to "0" and the number of prize balls in the 10th memory area is erased.

When updating the number of prize balls stored in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area, the number of prize balls stored may be erased once and then a new number of prize balls may be stored. Alternatively, a new number of prize balls may be stored by overwriting the stored number of prize balls.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is a game control main process. As shown in FIG. 20, when the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 executes the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid, and then starts the game control main process after Sa1. do. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first disables interrupts (Sa1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (Sa2), and the stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (Sa3). After initialization of internal devices (initialization of CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) which are internal devices (internal peripheral circuits)) (Sa4), RAM 102 is made accessible. set (Sa5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in the CPU 103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

Next, the CPU 103 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (Sa6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 103 executes normal initialization processing (Sa9 to Sa13, cold start processing).

If the clear switch is not on, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process (see FIG. 22) has been executed based on whether check data is stored in a predetermined backup area (Sa7). .

If backup data is stored, the CPU 103 checks the data in the backup RAM area (Sa8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in Sa8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated by the same process in the power failure detection process and stored. If the power supply is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) will be normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stoppage of the power supply, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 103 performs game state recovery processing (processing of Sa41 and Sa42) for returning the game control microcomputer 100 to the state when the power supply was stopped. Specifically, the head address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (Sa41), the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area within the RAM 102), and the process proceeds to Sa14. (Sa42). The working area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set in the backup time setting table. By the processing of Sa41 and Sa42, the saved contents remain as they are for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, regulation member state designation flag, initialized flag, etc.), output of the output port They are an area (output port buffer) in which the state is saved, a part in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set, and the like.

If the clear switch is on (Sa6; Y), if the backup data is not stored (Sa7; N), or if the parity check result is not normal (Sa8; N), the initialization is performed. Execute the process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process to clear data other than the set values stored in the backup storage area of the RAM 102 (Sa9). By the RAM clear processing, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for determining per normal symbol) is initialized to 0, but any value or predetermined value may be initialized to In addition, without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for normal symbol per determination) may be left as it is. Also, the head address of the table set at initialization stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (Sa10), and the contents of the table set at initialization are sequentially set in the work area (Sa11).

By the processing of Sa10 and Sa11, for example, the initial value of the flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state such as the random number counter for normal design hit determination, the special design buffer, the total number of winning balls storage buffer, the special design process flag, etc. is set.

Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 51 is ON (Sa12). If the lock switch 51 is not ON (Sa12; N), proceed to Sa14. If the lock switch 51 is ON (Sa12; Y), set by executing the setting change process (Sa13). An operation of the changeover switch 52 or the lock switch 51 is accepted, and the setting value can be changed. Incidentally, in the setting change process, it is possible to check the setting status of the setting value on the display of the display monitor 29 . After completing the setting change process (Sa13), the process proceeds to Sa14. In the present embodiment, the setting change process is executed under the condition that the lock switch 51 is turned on. The setting change process may be executed under the condition that the frame 3 is open, that is, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be changed. Furthermore, when a new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 in the setting change process, the CPU 103 may output a command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the set value. . In this way, when the CPU 103 can output a command for notifying the set value set to the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize the newly set set value. Therefore, at a specific timing of the game (for example, during variable display, at the end of the big hit game, etc.), the setting value notification effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, setting value 1 confirmed notification effect, etc.), pachinko It is possible to execute a set value suggesting effect or the like that suggests the set value of the game machine 1 .

Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the setting change processing to change the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. When executing the change process, the CPU 103 may output a command for notifying the performance control board 12 that the setting change process is being executed. In this way, when the CPU 103 outputs a command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the setting change process is being executed, the effect control board 12 outputs that the CPU 103 is executing the setting change process. Since the CPU 120 can recognize it, the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is being changed by image display on the effect display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, light emission from the game effect LED 9, etc. It is possible to inform the surroundings of this.

For example, during execution of the setting change process, characters such as "setting is being changed" are displayed on a black background on the effect display device 5, and voices such as "setting is being changed" are repeatedly output from the speakers 8L and 8R, Other displays (for example, production pattern, small pattern, fourth pattern, right-handed display, etc.) on the production display device 5 may be prevented from being displayed, but these production patterns, small patterns, fourth pattern, right-handed display etc. may be displayed during execution of the setting change process. Furthermore, during execution of the setting change processing of the present embodiment, since the special symbol and normal symbol fluctuation display are not executed, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 Although not displayed at all, the present invention is not limited to this, and during execution of the setting change process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 , a symbol indicating that the setting change process is being executed, or a symbol indicating a specific display result (for example, failure) may be stopped and displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, during the execution of the setting change process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the symbols indicating that the setting change processing is being executed in the normal symbol display device 20, Although an example is shown in which a pattern indicating a specific display result (for example, failure) is stopped and displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. , the second holding display 25B, and the normal drawing holding display 25C may be made to emit light (for example, for repeating blinking) in a manner indicating that the setting change process is being executed. In addition, a display (round number display) for displaying the number of rounds during the jackpot game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, and instructing the player to launch a game ball in a specific area of the game area (for example, the game area on the right side). When a display (right-handed display) or the like is provided for doing so, the display may be made to emit light in a manner indicating that the setting change process is being executed.

Further, in this embodiment, when the clear switch is on (Sa6; Y), when backup data is not stored (Sa7; N), or when the result of the parity check is not normal (Sa8; N) 2, after clearing the RAM 122 (Sa9), determining whether or not the lock switch 51 is ON (Sa12) and executing the setting change process (Sa13) have been exemplified. If the backup data is not stored (Sa7; N) or if the result of the parity check is not normal (Sa8; N), the pachinko machine 1 is not normal and the power is cut off. Also, since it is an event that can occur when the power is turned on in an abnormal state, it is locked only when it is determined that the clear switch is on (Sa6; Y) and then the RAM 122 is cleared (Sa9). A determination as to whether the switch 51 is ON (Sa12) and a setting change process (Sa13) may be executed. That is, when the backup data is not stored (Sa7; N) or when the result of the parity check is not normal (Sa8; N), the RAM 122 is cleared (Sa9), while the pachinko game machine 1 is set. The set value itself may be inherited.

Further, in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 executes the setting change processing to change the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. may be capable of confirming the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the display monitor 29, while executing a process (hereinafter referred to as setting confirmation process) in which the setting values cannot be changed. When the CPU 103 can execute the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 may output a command for notifying the performance control board 12 that the setting confirmation process is being executed. In this way, when the CPU 103 outputs a command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the setting confirmation process is being executed, the CPU 103 is executing the setting confirmation process. Since the CPU 120 can recognize it, the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 is being changed by image display on the effect display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, light emission from the game effect LED 9, etc. It is possible to inform the surroundings of this.

The setting confirmation process may be executed on condition that the lock switch 51 is turned ON after the CPU 103 executes the processes Sa1 to Sa16 of the main process (see FIG. 20). During the variable display of special symbols, during the jackpot game, during the small win game, and when the variable display of the special symbols is not executed but there is a pending memory, prize balls are paid out for a predetermined period after the error is detected. Even if the lock switch 51 is turned ON during a predetermined period such as waiting for the game ball to enter the gate for starting the medium or big winning game (only when the gate for starting the big winning game is provided in the pachinko game machine 1). The setting confirmation process may not be executed.

Furthermore, after the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process and displays the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 29, the setting value can be displayed on the display monitor 29 without switching the lock switch 51 to OFF. The game may be enabled in a state where is set.

After executing Sa42 and Sa13, or when it is determined that the lock switch is not ON (Sa12; N), in Sa14, the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is read, and the read value is transferred to the pachinko game machine. Set as a set value of 1.

Next, the CPU 103 executes random number circuit setting processing for initializing the random number circuit 104 (Sa15). CPU103, for example, by executing the processing according to the random number circuit setting program, performs the setting for causing the random number circuit 104 to update the value of the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination.

Then, at Sa16, the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (Sa16). For example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt occurs periodically every 2 ms.

Next, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (Sa18) and the initial value random number update process (Sa19). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (Sa17), and the interrupt enabled state is set when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed. (Sa20). In this embodiment, the random number for display is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, and a random number for determining whether or not to be a ready-to-win when it is not a big hit. Random number update processing is processing for updating the count value of a counter for generating display random numbers. The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value determines the initial value of the count value of the counter (random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) for generating random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. It is a random number for A game control process for controlling the progress of a game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls game devices such as a performance display device, a variable winning ball device, and a ball payout device provided in the game machine by itself). processing, or processing of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, also referred to as gaming device control processing), the count value of the normal per symbol determination random number is one cycle (normal per symbol determination random number After stepping by the number of numerical values between the minimum and maximum possible values, an initial value is set in the counter.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 29 in the setting change process (Sa13) will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 21(A) and 21(B), when the display monitor 29 is displaying the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, the base, etc., the power is turned off by the operation of the store clerk or the like. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 stops, the display on the display monitor 29 ends. When the power is turned off and the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening is open during a big winning game or a small winning game, the power supply to the solenoids 82 and 83 is stopped. As a result, the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening are closed. In addition, since the power supply to the solenoid 85 is also stopped by turning off the power supply, the restricting member 721 changes from the restricting state to the permitting state. In other words, when the game ball is staying (stored) on the regulating member 721 in the regulating state at the timing when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, the regulating member 721 changes from the regulating state to the allowing state, thereby playing the game. The ball passes through the third count switch 24B or the fourth count switch 24C and is ejected from the second special variable winning ball device 7B.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21(C), when the game arcade clerk or the like operates the clear switch and turns on the power (in the case of Y in Sa6 of the main processing), the lock switch 51 is turned on. (Y in Sa12 of the main process), the setting change process (Sa13) is executed by the CPU 103, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 29 (more precisely, the first display section 29A). Is displayed.

In the state where the setting values are displayed on the first display unit 29A in this way, as shown in FIG. Numerical values displayed on the first display section 29A are sequentially updated (for example, updated in the order of 1→2→3→1→ . . . each time the setting changeover switch 52 is operated).

Next, as shown in FIG. 21(E), the CPU 103 stores the set value displayed on the first display unit 29A in the RAM 102 based on detection of the push operation of the lock switch 51 by the game arcade clerk or the like. Store (update storage) in the backup area. At this time, the CPU 103 notifies the game arcade clerk or the like that the new set values have been stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 by blinking the first display portion 29A. Also, if the reserve memory is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the reserve memory is cleared. Further, when the big winning hole is closed at the timing shown in FIG. 21(A) (the timing when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off), the big winning hole is opened again. After that, the CPU 103 terminates the setting change process based on the fact that the lock switch 51 has been turned off by the operation of the store clerk, etc., and executes the processes from Sa14 onwards so that the game can be played. A lottery for determining the display result, the type of jackpot, and the variation pattern, and the payout of prize balls can be executed.

In the setting change process of the present embodiment, as an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 29, the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 29 in the setting change process, the most advantageous set value for the player ("1" in this embodiment) or the most disadvantageous set value for the player. ("3" in this embodiment) may be displayed.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flow chart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a power failure detection process (S10). By executing a predetermined switch process, the gate switch 21, the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, the third The states of detection signals input from various switches such as the count switch 23B, the fourth count switch 23C, and the outlet switch 70 are determined (S11).

Subsequently, when the game ball wins in any of the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, and the second big winning opening 712, That is, the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, the first general winning switch 26A, the second general winning switch 26B, and the third general winning switch 26C, when there is an input of a detection signal from the fourth general winning opening switch 26D, a prize ball processing (S12) is executed for setting the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning by each detection signal.

Next, the CPU 103 performs winning information processing (S13) for calculating winning information such as the role ratio, the consecutive ratio, and the base, and displays the winning information such as the role ratio, the consecutive ratio, and the base calculated by the winning information processing on the display monitor 29. Winning information display control processing (S14) is performed. After that, by executing a predetermined main side error process (S15), an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be executed if necessary according to the diagnosis result. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability fluctuation information, and payout information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, is output. (S16).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers such as the random number MR1 and the random numbers MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side is executed (S17). . After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (S18). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display 4B, set the opening/closing operation of the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball unit 7, and the like in accordance with a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S19). CPU103, by executing the normal symbol process processing, controls the display operation of the normal symbol display device 20 (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.), the variable display of normal symbols and the movement of the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables setting of the tilting operation of the wing.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the command control processing to transmit the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control boards such as the effect control board 12 (S20). As an example of these, in the command control process, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the performance control command to the performance control board 12, the performance control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time by setting the predetermined control data to the output port of the performance control INT signal. By setting the state to the OFF state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt permission state.

In addition, in the command control process of S20, a command for notifying the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or a command for notifying that the fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation display has ended, etc. By including the information of the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 in the existing command and transmitting it, the effect control board 12 may be periodically notified of the setting value. Furthermore, the production control board 12 (the production control CPU 120) receives these commands from the main board 11, and executes the production suggesting the set value at various timings such as during variable display and during the jackpot game. may

FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in S18 shown in FIG. 22 as the special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning judgment process (S21). After executing the starting winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S31 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting section 152.

In the starting winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first starting winning or a second starting winning by the first starting opening switch 22A or the second starting opening switch 22B. Random number MR1 for, random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are extracted. It is stored in the highest position, and in the case of the second start winning, it is stored in the highest position of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. In addition, in the starting winning process, when starting winning occurs, the setting for transmitting the first starting winning designation command and the second starting winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is also executed. In addition, the first starting opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command are output to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (S20).

The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence or absence of suspension data stored in the first special symbol suspension storage unit 151A and the second special symbol suspension storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by the display 4B. In addition, in the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the display result determination table (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the set value and the random number MR1 for determining the variable display result, the special symbols and effect symbols fluctuate. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the display result is a "big hit" before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbols in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol (jackpot symbol or Either a small hit pattern or a lost pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the performance symbol is determined in advance.

The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is set using numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variation display result is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine whether It should be noted that the variation pattern is determined using one of the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal process of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the fixed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the result of the variation display of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process use the random number MR1 for determining the result of variation display, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, using the special symbol and the effect symbol. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode.

The special symbol variation process of S24 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 from when the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added by 1, and the first Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special symbol on the special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer elapses A time measurement is made. Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation processing of S24 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B. Variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using , it may be a process of controlling by a common processing routine. 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".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 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 fluctuation of the special symbols, and stop display (derivation) of the confirmed special symbols that result in the variable display of the special symbols. It includes a process of setting to enable Then, whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on is determined, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and the small hit flag is on. In this case, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". In addition, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening preprocessing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this jackpot opening preprocessing, a setting is made to start the round in the jackpot game state and open the first jackpot, based on the fact that the result of the variation display is "jackpot". etc. are included. At this time, the upper limit of the period in which the first big prize opening is kept open is set according to which one of "big win A", "big win B", and "big win C" is the type of the big win, for example. good too. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period in which the first big winning hole is open is set to "29 seconds", and the number of openings of the first big winning hole, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to By setting ``5 times'' for ``jackpot A'', ``10 times'' for ``jackpot B'', and ``15 times'' for ``jackpot C'', the jackpot state is set. Just do it. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The processing during jackpot opening of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The processing during the opening of the jackpot includes processing for measuring the elapsed time after the first jackpot is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. , the process of determining whether or not it is time to return the first big winning hole from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the first big prize winning port to the closed state, after executing the process of stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the first big prize winning port door 701, the value of the special process flag is set to "6". ” is updated.

The jackpot ending process of S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In this jackpot end processing, the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect LED 9, and other effect devices. It includes processing to wait until elapses, and processing to perform various settings (setting of the time saving flag) for starting the time saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Specifically, in the jackpot ending process, the type of the executed jackpot is specified. And when the specified jackpot type is "jackpot A", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" without setting the time saving flag. When the specified jackpot type is "jackpot B", the time saving flag is set and the count initial value ("20" in this embodiment) corresponding to "jackpot B" is set to the time saving number counter and the special figure process Update the value of the flag to "0". In addition, when the specified jackpot type is "jackpot C", the time saving flag is set and the count initial value ("100" in this embodiment) corresponding to "jackpot C" is set to the time saving counter. The value of the figure process flag is updated to "0".

The small hit opening preprocessing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this small win opening pre-processing, a round is started in the small win game state and the second big winning hole 712 is opened based on the fact that the result of the variation display is "small win". It includes processing for setting. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the second big prize opening 712 is opened is set to "1 second" based on the change display result being "small hit", and the upper limit number of rounds is set. By setting the number of opening times of the second big winning opening 712 to "1 time", setting to be in a small hit state may be performed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8".

In this embodiment, the number of openings of the second big winning opening 712 is set to "1 time" in the small winning state, and the upper limit of the period of opening the second big winning opening 712 is set to "1 second". Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of openings of the second big prize opening 712 in the small win state may be two or more times, and the second big prize The upper limit of the period in which the opening 712 is opened may be a period other than "1 second" as long as the game ball can win the second prize winning opening 712.

The small hit opening process of S30 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". In this small hit opening process, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time after the second big winning hole 712 is opened, and the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24A. Based on this, a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the second big winning port 712 from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the second large prize winning port 712 to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the second large prize winning port door 711, the value of the special figure process flag is changed to " 9” is updated.

The small hit end processing of S31 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this small-hit end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which an ending performance as a performance operation for notifying the end of the big-hit game state is executed by performance devices such as the performance display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 is performed. It includes processing that waits until the time elapses. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control is performed (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following processes.

The performance control CPU 120 first analyzes the received performance control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received performance control command (command analysis processing: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122 . In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command saved in the buffer area.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process processing, the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state.

Next, a performance random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating performance random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pending effect process for controlling effects related to pending display and active display (S72). In the pending effect process in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the reception of the first starting opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command. It is possible to display the pending display in the active display area 5F based on the update of the pending display in the pending storage display area 5U and the reception of the first fluctuation start designation command and the second fluctuation start designation command. Further, in the pending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the first starting winning effect and the second starting winning effect.

25(A) and 25(B), the first starting prize effect is that the pending display is displayed in the first pending memory display area 5D and the active display is displayed in the active display area 5F. During the variable display, when the start winning is generated in the first start winning opening, the holding display is moved from the character image C to the display position of the new holding display in the first holding memory display area 5D. is. In addition, the moving display of the hold display for the first start winning effect is the position (hold in the first hold storage display area 5D) determined in advance based on the number of first special figure hold storage at the start of the first start winning effect It ends by moving to a position determined according to the stored number).

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25(C) and 25(D), the second start winning effect is a state in which the number of pending memories is 0 and the variable display is not executed, and the first start winning opening This is an effect of moving and displaying the active display from the character image C to the active display area 5F via the first reserved memory display area 5D when a starting prize is won.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S82 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is checked whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received in the command analysis process. If the variation pattern specification command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

Effect symbol change processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production symbol fluctuation stop process (S76).

Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbols and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). conduct. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77), the small hit display process (S80) or the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

Big hit display process (S77): After the fluctuation time is over, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 5. FIG. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game process (S78).

During jackpot game processing (S78): Control during jackpot game is performed. For example, when a designation command during the opening of the big winning opening or a designated command after opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 and the like are performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect processing (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): The effect display device 5 performs display control for informing the player that the big win game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

Small hit display process (S80): After the fluctuation time is over, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hit on the effect display device 5. FIG. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small winning game processing (S81).

Processing during small winning game (S81): Control during small winning game is performed. For example, when a designation command during the opening of the big winning opening or a designated command after opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 and the like are performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S82).

Small win end effect processing (S82): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to inform the player that the small win game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73) or the big hit display process (S77).

In the present embodiment, when executing the above-described first start winning effect, the first reserved storage display is performed by ending the variable display and starting a new variable display during the execution of the first start winning effect. The pending display number displayed in the area 5D may change (decrease). In such a case, as shown in FIGS. 27(A) to 27(E), the destination (stop position) of the hold display for the first start winning effect in the first hold storage display area 5D is re-determined. After that, the first starting winning effect may be continued.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 27(A) to 27(E), the end of the variable display and the start of a new variable display during the execution of the first start winning effect toward the holding 4 display position Based on when the pending display displayed in the first pending memory display area 5D shifts (based on the number of the first special figure pending memory becoming 2, the pending 3 display position of the first pending memory display area 5D ), after re-determining the destination of the hold display for the first start winning effect in the first hold storage display area 5D to the hold 3 display position, the first start winning effect should be continued.

In addition, during a specific effect such as a ready-to-win effect during fluctuation of super reach, which suggests that the variable display result will be a big hit, the player can be made to pay attention to the ready-to-win effect by executing the first start prize-winning effect. It's gone. Therefore, in the holding effect processing in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, during the execution of a specific effect such as during the reach effect during the fluctuation of the super reach, If a new start winning effect occurs, the first start winning effect is not executed, and only a new pending display is additionally displayed in the first pending memory display area 5D, so that the first start winning effect It is possible to prevent the interest of the ready-to-win production from deteriorating.

In addition, the above embodiment also includes a second invention described below. That is, conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine with a setting function, for example, disclosed in JP-A-2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-200902, there is a problem that it is difficult to grasp the state of the gaming machine. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing games using game media (e.g., game balls) and being controllable to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value;
Based on the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712) a game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 29) capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving means;
with
The information display means can display predetermined information corresponding to the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a portion of the display monitor 29 that can display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base).
According to this feature, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the second invention,
The information display means can sequentially display the predetermined information of each set value (for example, as shown in FIG. , Base 1, and Base 2 are displayed sequentially at 5-second intervals)
The game machine described in means 1 is characterized in that, according to this characteristic, it is possible to easily comprehend the predetermined information of each set value.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the second invention,
The information display means can display the predetermined information of each setting value in different display modes (for example, as shown in Modification 4, at setting value 1, the consecutive ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed in red, At setting value 2, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed in green, and at setting value 3, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed in blue)
The gaming machine described in means 1 or 2 is described, characterized by: According to this characteristic, it is possible to easily comprehend the predetermined information of each set value.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the second invention,
An operating means (for example, a display changeover switch 30) is provided,
The information display means can switch and display the predetermined information of each set value according to the operation of the operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. , role ratio, and base are switched to the display of setting value 2, and the display of setting value 2 is changed to setting value 3. The part that switches to the base display)
The gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3 is described, characterized by: According to this characteristic, it is possible to easily grasp the predetermined information of each set value.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the second invention,
Calculation means capable of calculating information related to the game value imparted by the game value imparting means The portion that calculates the ratio (%), the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 1 (%)), and the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 2 (%)) ),
The calculating means can calculate the information individually for each set value (for example, general winning prize balls, first starter prize balls, normal electric prize balls, special electric prize balls, total prize balls, The input total is stored in a storage area (ring buffer) corresponding to the set value so that it can be calculated individually for each set value),
The information display means displays only the information according to a specific set value of any one of the set values (for example, as shown in modification 5, any one of set values 1 to 3 is displayed). The part that can display only the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base according to the setting value)
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4 is described, characterized by: According to this characteristic, information can be easily confirmed.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 6 of the second invention,
Calculation means capable of calculating information related to the game value imparted by the game value imparting means The portion that calculates the ratio (%), the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 1 (%)), and the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 2 (%)) ),
The calculating means can individually calculate individual information, which is the information corresponding to each setting value, and can calculate composite information, which is the information corresponding to two or more different setting values (for example, The part that calculates the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base calculated by adding up the set values of 2 or more),
The information display means can display the information and the composite information (for example, as shown in modification 6, the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at two or more set values are calculated and displayed on the display monitor 29. part that can be displayed)
The gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5 is described, characterized by: According to this feature, the state of the gaming machine can be grasped in more detail.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 7 of the second invention,
The information display means displays predetermined information according to the setting value set by the setting means (for example, as shown in Modified Example 7, continuous ratio, role ratio, The part where only the base can be displayed)
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6 is described, characterized by: According to this feature, the work of confirming the predetermined information of the setting value set by the setting means is easily performed. be able to.

Moreover, the said Example also includes the 3rd invention shown below. In other words, conventionally, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-200902, in which setting values can be set, dedicated setting value display means for displaying the setting values that have been set is provided. Therefore, there is a problem that the increase in the cost of the game machine cannot be prevented. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the third invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing games using game media (e.g., game balls) and being controllable to an advantageous state (e.g., jackpot game state) advantageous to the player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value;
Based on the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening 712) a game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 29) capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving means;
with
The information display means can display the set values set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a portion of the display monitor 29 that can display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base).
According to this feature, there is no need to separately provide a display device for displaying the set values, which prevents an increase in the cost of the game machine. can.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the third invention,
The information display means can display predetermined information corresponding to the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a portion of the display monitor 29 that can display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base).
The gaming machine described in means 1 is characterized by: According to this feature, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the third invention,
The information display means can sequentially display the predetermined information of each set value (for example, as shown in FIG. , Base 1, and Base 2 are displayed sequentially at 5-second intervals)
The game machine described in means 2 is characterized in that, according to this characteristic, it is possible to easily comprehend the predetermined information of each set value.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the third invention,
The information display means can display the predetermined information of each setting value in different display modes (for example, as shown in Modification 4, at setting value 1, the consecutive ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed in red, At setting value 2, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed in green, and at setting value 3, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base are displayed in blue)
The gaming machine described in means 2 or 3 is described, characterized in that, according to this characteristic, it is possible to easily grasp the predetermined information of each set value.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the third invention,
An operating means (for example, a display changeover switch 30) is provided,
The information display means can switch and display the predetermined information of each set value according to the operation of the operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. , role ratio, and base are switched to the display of setting value 2, and the display of setting value 2 is changed to setting value 3. The part that switches to the base display)
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4 is described, characterized by: According to this characteristic, it is possible to easily grasp the predetermined information of each set value.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 6 of the third invention,
The information display means displays predetermined information according to the setting value set by the setting means (for example, as shown in Modified Example 7, continuous ratio, role ratio, The part where only the base can be displayed)
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 5 is described, characterized by: According to this feature, the work of confirming the predetermined information of the set value set by the setting means is easily performed. be able to.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 7 of the third invention,
Calculation means capable of calculating information related to the game value imparted by the game value imparting means The portion that calculates the ratio (%), the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 1 (%)), and the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 2 (%)) ),
The calculating means can calculate the information individually for each set value (for example, general winning prize balls, first starter prize balls, normal electric prize balls, special electric prize balls, total prize balls, The input total is stored in a storage area (ring buffer) corresponding to the set value so that it can be calculated individually for each set value),
The information display means displays only the information according to a specific set value of any one of the set values (for example, as shown in modification 5, any one of set values 1 to 3 is displayed). The part that can display only the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base according to the setting value)
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6 is described, characterized by: According to this characteristic, information can be easily confirmed.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 8 of the third invention,
Calculation means capable of calculating information related to the game value imparted by the game value imparting means The portion that calculates the ratio (%), the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 1 (%)), and the base calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls (base 2 (%)) ),
The calculating means can individually calculate individual information, which is the information corresponding to each setting value, and can calculate composite information, which is the information corresponding to two or more different setting values (for example, The part that calculates the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base calculated by adding up the set values of 2 or more),
The information display means can display the information and the composite information (for example, as shown in modification 6, the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at two or more set values are calculated and displayed on the display monitor 29. part that can be displayed)
The gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 7 is described, characterized by: According to this feature, the state of the gaming machine can be grasped in more detail.

Moreover, the said Example also contains the 4th invention shown below. That is, conventionally, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-200902, in which the set value can be set, only the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the set value, so the effect by the variable display pattern There was a problem that the effect could not be enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the fourth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value;
variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern for one of a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process of S23);
variable display execution means for executing variable display in the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation processing of S24);
with
The variable display pattern determining means determines which variable display pattern to use at different ratios according to the setting value set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIGS. , normal reach, and super reach, which are determined at different rates based on the set values)
According to this feature, the player pays attention to the variable display pattern in an attempt to identify the setting value that has been set from the decision situation of the variable display pattern. , it is possible to enhance the presentation effect by the variable display pattern.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the fourth invention,
The variable display pattern determination means can determine the specific variable display pattern by a common determination ratio when the setting value set by the setting means is the first setting value and when the setting value is the second setting value. There is (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, if the fluctuation display result is a failure, the part where the super reach fluctuation pattern is determined at a common rate regardless of the set value)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the performance effect of the specific variable display pattern from deteriorating. The "common determination ratio" in the second aspect of the present invention includes not only completely the same ratio with different set values, but also substantially the same ratio with different set values.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the fourth invention,
The variable display pattern determination means can determine the specific variable display pattern at different determination ratios depending on whether the setting value set by the setting means is the first setting value or the second setting value. (For example, as shown in Modified Example 14, the part where the determination ratio of the super reach fluctuation pattern is different according to the set value)
According to this feature, the variable display of the specific variable display pattern is executed at different ratios according to the set value, so that the specific It is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the variable display pattern.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the fourth invention,
The variable display pattern determining means switches between the first determining data and the second determining data, which are determining data used for determining the variable display pattern, and have different determination ratios of at least one variable display pattern, thereby determining the variable display pattern. can be determined (for example, as shown in Modified Example 9, while determining the variation pattern using the special variation pattern determination table under specific conditions such as after the end of the big hit game or the time saving state, the specific condition 10 and 11 for determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11),
The switching condition for switching the determination data used by the variable display pattern determination means to determine the variable display pattern from the first determination data to the second determination data differs depending on the set value (for example, a modification As shown in 9, when the set value is 1, the variation pattern is determined using the special variation pattern determination table up to the 15th variation display after the end of the big win game, and after the end of the big win game. After the 16th time, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. The variation pattern is determined using the special variation pattern determination table until the end of the big hit game, and the variation pattern is determined and set using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 after the 11th game. When the set value is 3, the variation pattern is determined using the special variation pattern determination table up to the fifth variation display after the end of the big win game, and after the sixth time after the end of the big win game, FIG. 10 and FIG. Part that determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table shown in 11)
The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 3 is described, characterized by: Since it is possible to draw the player's attention to the changing situation, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the variable display pattern.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the fourth invention,
The variable display pattern determination means has different determination ratios depending on whether the set value set by the setting means is the first set value or the second set value in a predetermined period after power is supplied. can be determined as a specific variable display pattern (for example, as shown in Modification 10, until a predetermined time elapses after the game machine is powered on, or a predetermined number of times of variable display is executed Until, when the set value is 1, when it is 2, and when it is 3, the part that determines the execution of the variation display of the variation pattern of Super Reach at different determination ratios)
The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 4 characterized by Therefore, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the specific variable display pattern.

In addition, the above embodiments also include a fifth invention described below. That is, conventionally, in the game machine described in JP-A-2010-200902, which is a pachinko game machine in which setting values can be set, only the probability of a big hit changes according to the setting values, There is a problem that it is not possible to increase amusement in games. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the fifth invention for solving the problem,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 23) that can be controlled to one of a plurality of types of advantageous states based on the set value that has been set;
with
When the set value set by the setting means is the first set value and when the set value is the second set value, the ratio of control to which one of a plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled differs (for example, , a portion where the ratio of determining the jackpot type to one of jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C differs depending on whether the set value is 1, 2, or 3; Part where the ratio of determining the jackpot type to either jackpot D or jackpot E differs depending on whether the set value is 1, 2, or 3)
According to this feature, the kind of advantageous state controlled in accordance with the set value changes, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the fifth invention,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing games using game media (e.g., game balls),
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first special area (for example, the third count switch 24B in Modification 11), the ratio controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state (for example, low probability low base state) It is controllable to a high special state (for example, high probability low base state or high probability high base state),
The rate at which the game medium enters the first special area differs depending on whether the setting value set by the setting means is the first setting value or the second setting value (for example, in Modification 11 As shown, the small wins are obtained by differentiating the types of small wins according to the set values, and by changing the opening period and the number of times of opening the second big winning opening 712 between the small wins A and B. The part that makes the ratio of game balls entering the second big winning hole 712 different during the game)
According to this feature, the ratio of control to the special state based on the entry of the game medium into the first special area according to the set value is Since it is different, the game interest can be improved.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the fifth invention,
A game value imparting means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the game value imparting process of S12) that imparts a game value in the advantageous state,
The game value imparted by the game value imparting means differs depending on whether the set value set by the setting means is the first set value or the second set value. As shown in 12, the part where the number of prize balls when the game ball wins in each winning hole is changed according to the set value)
The game machine described in means 1 or 2 is described, characterized by: According to this characteristic, the magnitude of the game value given in an advantageous state differs according to the set value, so that the game interest can be enhanced. can improve.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the fifth invention,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing games using game media (e.g., game balls),
Equipped with a second special area (for example, a jackpot type determination gate shown in Modification 16) into which game media can enter,
The game control means is capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of advantageous states based on the entry of the game medium into the second special area (for example, a game ball entering a jackpot type determination gate). Part controlled to 16-round jackpot or 4-round jackpot game state based on what was done)
According to this feature, the type of advantageous state when the game medium enters the second special area is set to the set value Since it changes according to , the amusement of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the fifth invention,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing games using game media (e.g., game balls),
Variable means (for example, , a second prize-winning port 712), and
with
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the variable display result is determined to be a small win), the variable means is controlled to the first state (for example, a small win game state), and an entry is made. controlling to the advantageous state based on the fact that the played game medium has entered the third special area (for example, the third count switch 24B);
The special state includes a plurality of types of special states (for example, a small winning game state of a small win A and a small winning game state of a small win B),
When the set value set by the setting means is the first set value and when the set value is the second set value, the ratio of which special state to control among a plurality of types of special states differs (for example, , When the set value is 1, when it is 2, and when it is 3, the determination ratio of the small hit type is different)
The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 4 characterized by can improve.

Moreover, the said Example also includes the 6th invention shown below. In other words, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-200902, which is a pachinko game machine in which a setting value can be set and a pending memory is stored for the start winning for which the pending condition is established. However, it does not take into account that the setting value is changed when the pending memory is stored, and it is impossible to accurately reflect the setting change. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the sixth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value;
Reservation storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the starting prize winning process shown in FIG. 23) capable of storing information about the variable display as a reservation storage;
with
When a new set value is set by the setting means while pending storage is stored in the pending storage means, the stored pending storage is erased (for example, as shown in Modification 3, The part that clears the pending memory based on the new setting value being set)
According to this feature, since the pending memory is not stored across the setting change, the setting change can be performed accurately. can be reflected in

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the sixth invention,
The pending display corresponding to the pending memory stored in the pending storage means is displayed in a first display mode (for example, a white circle) and a second display mode (for example, a blue circle) different from the first display mode. and a red circle, a white triangle or a white square) can be displayed on hold display means (for example, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes the holding production process shown in FIG. 21),
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal processing of S22),
Determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before determination by the determination means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the starting prize determination process of S21);
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the notice effect of displaying the hold display in the second display mode). The part that executes the change production) and
with
The advance notice effect executing means executes the notice effect at a different rate depending on whether the set value set by the setting means is the first set value or the second set value (for example, a modified example 8, the part where the execution ratio of the pending change effect according to the set value is different)
The gaming machine described in means 1 is characterized in that, according to this feature, the execution ratio of the notice effect differs according to the set value, so that the player can be made to pay attention to the notice effect. The production effect of the advance notice production can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the sixth invention,
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, a game machine frame 3);
an opening notification means for notifying the opening of the door (for example, notification means for notifying the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 by means of speakers 8L, 8R or LEDs as shown in Modification 3);
with
The setting means can set a new set value when the door is open (for example, as shown in Modified Example 3, after a store clerk or the like at the game arcade opens the game machine frame 3). Then, after turning on the lock switch 51 to display the setting value currently set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 29, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 30. is changed, and finally the lock switch 51 is pushed in),
When the hold display of the second display mode is displayed, the release notification means gives a report in a different notification mode from when the hold display of the second display mode is not displayed (for example, As shown in Modified Example 3, when the game machine frame 3 is open, the notification is performed in a different notification mode than when the game machine frame 3 is not open)
According to this feature, when the door that is opened when changing the setting value is opened, the hold display in the second display mode is displayed. Since it becomes possible to easily recognize that it is displayed, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed inappropriately.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the sixth invention,
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, a game machine frame 3);
an opening notification means for notifying the opening of the door (for example, notification means for notifying the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 by means of speakers 8L, 8R or LEDs as shown in Modification 3);
with
The setting means can set a new set value when the door is open (for example, as shown in Modified Example 3, after a store clerk or the like at the game arcade opens the game machine frame 3). Then, after turning on the lock switch 51 to display the setting value currently set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 29, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 30. is changed, and finally the lock switch 51 is pushed in),
When the reserved storage is stored in the reserved storage means, the open notification means performs notification in a different notification mode from when the reserved storage is not stored (for example, as shown in Modification 3 , When the reserved memory is stored in the game control data holding area 150, the part that performs notification in a different notification mode from the case where the reserved memory is not stored in the game control data holding area 150)
According to this feature, when the door that is opened when changing the set value is opened, the pending memory is stored. Since it becomes possible to easily recognize that the setting value is changed, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed inappropriately.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the sixth invention,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal processing of S22),
Determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before determination by the determination means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the starting prize determination process of S21);
a door that can be opened and closed (for example, a game machine frame 3);
an opening notification means for notifying the opening of the door (for example, notification means for notifying the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 by means of speakers 8L, 8R or LEDs as shown in Modification 3);
with
The setting means can set a new set value when the door is open (for example, as shown in Modified Example 3, after a store clerk or the like at the game arcade opens the game machine frame 3). Then, after turning on the lock switch 51 to display the setting value currently set in the pachinko game machine 1 on the display monitor 29, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is displayed by operating the setting changeover switch 30. is changed, and finally the lock switch 51 is pushed in),
The open notification means performs notification in different notification modes depending on whether or not the reservation storage determined by the determination means to be controlled to be in an advantageous state is stored in the reservation storage means (for example, a modification As shown in 3, when it is determined that there is a pending memory that the variable display result is a big hit, it is notified in a different reporting mode than when it is determined that there is no pending memory that the variable display result is a big hit).
According to the game machine described in any one of means 1 to 4 characterized by Since it becomes possible to easily recognize the presence or absence of the reserved storage controlled by the current state, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed inappropriately.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 6 of the sixth invention,
The setting means includes key operation means (for example, lock switch 51) capable of key operation using a setting key, and setting change processing means (for example, , a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13 shown in FIG. 20),
The pending storage means erases the pending storage when the setting change processing is executed (for example, a portion that clears the pending storage when the setting change processing is executed by the CPU 103, as shown in Modified Example 3).
The game machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 characterized by It is possible to reliably prevent changes from being accurately reflected.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 7 of the sixth invention,
The setting means includes key operation means (for example, lock switch 51) capable of key operation using a setting key, and setting change processing means (for example, CPU 103) for executing setting change processing by key operation in the key operation means. is a part for executing the setting change process of Sa13 shown in FIG. 20),
The pending storage means erases the pending storage when the setting change process is executed and a new set value is set (for example, as shown in Modified Example 3, when the new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1). the part that clears the pending memory based on what was set)
According to this feature, when the setting change process is interrupted without setting a new setting value, a new setting value is set. It is possible to prevent the pending memory from being erased even though the appropriate set value is not set.

Moreover, the said Example also includes the 7th invention shown below. In other words, conventionally, it is possible to set a set value, and the above-mentioned JP-A-2005-130001 has a variable winning opening (electric chew) that is controlled to open when a big winning opening is controlled and a normal symbol wins. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902, it is not considered that the setting value is changed when the big winning opening and the variable winning opening are controlled to be opened, and the setting change is accurately reflected. I had a problem that I couldn't do it. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a game machine of means 1 of the seventh invention for solving the problem,
A game machine capable of playing games using game media and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3);
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 23) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set set value;
A variable winning means (for example, a variable winning means ( For example, the first big prize mouth and the second big prize mouth 712),
Control means for controlling the variable winning means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process during the opening of the jackpot in S27);
with
The variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state when a new set value is set by the setting means while in the first state (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, By turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1 in order to set a new setting value in the pachinko game machine 1, the part where the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712 are closed, and the modification 3 As shown, the part where the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712 are closed based on the new set value being set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and as shown in Modified Example 3, the pachinko game A portion where the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening 712 are closed based on the fact that a new set value is set in machine 1)
According to this feature, the first state in which the game medium can win a prize straddles the change of the set value, and the change of the set value is not accurately reflected. You can prevent it from getting lost.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 2 of the seventh invention,
The variable winning means has a storage area (for example, above the regulation member 721) in which winning game media can be stored,
When a new setting value is set by the setting means while game media are stored in the storage area, the stored game media are discharged (for example, a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off in order to set the power, if the game balls are staying (accumulated) on the regulating member 721 in the regulated state at the timing of turning off the power, the regulating member 721 Part where game balls pass through the third count switch 24B or the fourth count switch 24C and are discharged from the second special variable winning ball device 7B by changing from the regulated state to the permitted state)
According to this feature, the accumulation of the game media straddles the change of the setting value, and the change of the setting value is not accurately reflected. You can prevent it from getting lost.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 3 of the seventh invention,
The setting means includes key operation means (for example, lock switch 51) capable of key operation using a setting key, and setting change processing means (for example, , a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13 shown in FIG. 20),
The variable winning means changes to the second state when the setting change process is executed (for example, as shown in Modified Example 3, when the setting change process is executed by the CPU 103, the variable winning means changes to the first big winning opening). and the part that closes the second big prize opening 712)
According to this feature, the setting value can be changed by changing to the second state when the setting change process is executed. It is possible to reliably prevent the fact that the information is no longer accurately reflected.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 4 of the seventh invention,
The setting means includes key operation means (for example, lock switch 51) capable of key operation using a setting key, and setting change processing means (for example, CPU 103) for executing setting change processing by key operation in the key operation means. is a part for executing the setting change process of Sa13 shown in FIG. 20),
The variable winning means changes to the second state when the setting change process is executed and a new set value is set (for example, a new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 as shown in Modified Example 3). is set, the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening 712 are closed)
According to this feature, when the setting change process is interrupted without setting the new setting value, the new setting value It is possible to prevent the first state from becoming the second state even though is not set.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 5 of the seventh invention,
The setting means includes key operation means (for example, lock switch 51) capable of key operation using a setting key, and setting change processing means (for example, , a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process of Sa13 shown in FIG. 20),
A rendering movable body that operates in a game-related rendering (for example, a movable body shown in Modification 13);
first initialization control means (for example, special variable winning ball device initialization control shown in modification 13) for performing initialization control for the variable winning means;
a second initialization control means (for example, the movable body initialization control shown in Modification 13) that performs initialization control of the performance movable body;
with
The first initialization control means performs initialization control of the variable winning means when the setting change process is executed (for example, as shown in Modified Example 13, the pachinko game machine 1 has a new set value When set, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the special variable winning ball device initialization control),
The second initialization control means performs initialization control of the performance movable body when the setting change process is executed (for example, as shown in Modified Example 13, the pachinko game machine 1 is set to a new set value). is set, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body initialization control)
According to this feature, the initialization control is executed when the setting change process is executed, so that the variable winning A new set value can be accurately reflected in the operation of the means and the performance movable body.

Furthermore, as a game machine of means 6 of the seventh invention,
The first initialization control means executes initialization control of the variable winning means before the initialization control of the second initialization control means is executed (for example, as shown in modification 13 , the part where the special variable winning ball device initialization control is executed before the movable body initialization control)
According to this feature, initialization control of the variable winning means relating to the winning of game media can be quickly performed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. be

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first starting prize effect and the second starting prize effect are executed as the appearance display in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 19(A) and 29(B), when the number of pending memories is 0 and the variable display is not being executed, if a new start winning effect occurs, the second start winning effect is performed. The pending display may be displayed as the active display in the active display area 5F without execution, or the pending display may be displayed from the character image C without going through the first pending memory display area 5D as the second start winning effect. It may be moved directly to the active display area 5F. By doing so, it is possible to shorten the period from the occurrence of a new starting prize until the active display is displayed in the active display area 5F.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the mode of displaying the white round pending display in the first pending memory display area 5D and the second pending memory display area 5U was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of display modes (for example, a blue circle, a red circle, a white triangle, a white square, etc.) are provided as display modes of these pending displays, and depending on which display mode the pending display is displayed, It is also possible to make it possible to execute a pending change effect that suggests the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit (jackpot expectation) in the variable display corresponding to each pending display.

In this way, when the degree of expectation for a big win is changed according to the display mode of the suspension display, the display mode of the suspension display for the first start prize performance object may be changed during the first start prize performance. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30(A) to 30(D), as a modification 2, a movable body is provided on the side of the effect display device 5, and the movable body is moved during execution of the first start winning effect. The reserved display is hidden from the player by arranging it on the moving path of the reserved display. Then, by changing the display mode of the pending display during the concealment, the change of the display mode of the pending display during the first start winning effect may be realized. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which way the display mode of the pending display of the first start winning effect object will change, so that the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the present modification 2, the movable body hides the pending display of the first start prize effect target and changes the display mode of the pending display during the concealment, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as shown in FIGS. 31(A) to 31(D), the suspended display of the first start winning effect target is hidden by an image displayed on the effect display device 5, not by a movable body. You may

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The setting value may be changed during the game. In addition, when changing the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 during the game, as shown in FIGS. After opening the frame 3, turning on the lock switch 51 causes the display monitor (first display portion 29A) to display the set value currently set in the pachinko game machine 1, and then the game hall clerk or the like. operates the setting switch 52 to change the numerical value displayed on the first display section 29A. Then, when the store clerk or the like of the game parlor presses the lock switch 51, the numeric value (set value) displayed on the first display portion 29A is set as a new set value of the pachinko game machine 1, and the RAM 102 is backed up. It should be stored in the area. In addition, after the new setting value is set, by clearing the game control data holding area 150, special figure reservation storage, general figure reservation storage, game control flag setting unit 152, game control timer setting unit 153, Various flags and data stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, the game control buffer setting unit 155, etc. may be erased. In this way, by clearing the game control data holding area 150, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a new hold memory in which the variable display result becomes a big hit due to the change in the set value, and the possibility of a new normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to prevent the opening of (the occurrence of a normal pattern hit) and the unreasonable big hit of the variation display result during execution. Furthermore, by clearing the game control data holding area 150, the big winning opening is closed during the big winning game, or the normal variable winning ball device 6B is closed when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is open. It is possible to prevent the player from obtaining an inappropriate profit. Furthermore, when the setting change process is interrupted without setting a new set value, it is possible to prevent the pending memory from being erased even though the new set value is not set.

In addition, in this modified example 3, the configuration in which the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed during the game is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the setting value of the machine 1 can be changed, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, light emission of the LED, etc. are performed based on the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 being detected by a frame opening detection sensor (not shown). By providing an opening notification means capable of notifying that the game machine frame 3 is open, it is possible to prevent the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 from being illegally changed.

Furthermore, in the case where the opening notification means is provided in this way, it is determined whether or not the reserved memory is stored in the game control data holding area 150 during the opening of the game machine frame 3, and the game control data holding area 150 is stored. When the reserved memory is stored in the game control data holding area 150, the notification may be performed in a different notification manner from the case where the reserved memory is not stored in the game control data holding area 150. - 特許庁By doing so, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened in order to change the setting value, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the pending memory is stored in the game control data holding area 150 by the notification mode of the notification means. Since the store clerk or the like of the game arcade can recognize this, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed inappropriately.

Furthermore, in the modification 3, when the opening notification means is provided in this way, whether or not there is a holding memory in the game control data holding area 150 during the opening of the game machine frame 3 that the variation display result is a big win is determined, and when it is determined that there is a holding memory with which the result of variation display is a big hit, notification may be performed in a different reporting mode from when it is determined that there is no holding memory with which the result of variation display is a big win. By doing so, when the game machine frame 3 is opened, the store clerk of the game hall or the like can easily recognize whether or not there is a reserved memory in which the variation display result is a big win. You can prevent the value from being changed.

Furthermore, as in Modification 3, the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed during the game, and as in Modification 2, the display mode of the pending display can be changed from a white round shape to a white round shape. In the case where it is possible to change to a white triangle or square with a higher expectation of a big hit than the above, it is determined whether or not there is a pending display displayed with a white triangle or square while the game machine frame 3 is open, When it is determined that there is a pending display displayed with a white triangle or square, a notification may be made in a different reporting mode than when there is no pending display displayed with a white triangle or square. In this way, when the game machine frame 3 is opened, the game parlor clerk can see that the hold display is displayed in a white triangle or square that has a higher expectation of a big hit than a white circle. , etc., can be easily recognized, so that it is possible to prevent the setting values from being changed inappropriately.

In addition, in this modified example 3, the mode of clearing the pending memory based on the setting of a new set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, The reserved memory may be cleared even when the setting value originally set in the pachinko game machine 1 is reset.

In addition, in the present modification 3, a mode is illustrated in which the pending memory is cleared based on the setting of a new set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 32(A), at the timing when the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are displayed on the display monitor 29, that is, when the setting change processing is executed by the CPU 103, the pending memory is cleared. may By doing so, it is possible to reliably prevent the change of the setting value from being accurately reflected in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁

In addition, in this modification 3, based on the fact that a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712 are closed. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. is executed, the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening 712 may be closed. By doing so, it is possible to reliably prevent the change of the setting value from being accurately reflected in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁

In addition, in the present modification 3, when there is reserved memory in the game control data holding area 150 while the game machine frame 3 is open, a form is exemplified in which the notification is performed by the notification means. The invention is not limited to this, and if there is reserved memory in the game control data holding area 150 while the game machine frame 3 is open, even if it is impossible to set a new set value in the pachinko game machine 1 Alternatively, setting a new set value may be made more difficult by providing a more complicated change procedure than when there is no reserved memory in the game control data holding area 150 while the game machine frame 3 is open. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the pending memory from being erroneously cleared by setting a new set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1.例文帳に追加

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display monitor 29 is provided with five display portions from the first display portion 29A to the fifth display portion 29E. Although the mode of displaying the setting values of the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base during display has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 4, as shown in FIG. It is not necessary to provide a display unit for displaying the setting values of the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base that are being displayed. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 33(B), the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at setting value 1 are set in red, and the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at setting value 2 are set in green. By displaying the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base in 3 in blue, it is easy to grasp which setting value the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base being displayed on the display monitor 29 are. may

In addition, in the above embodiment and Modification 4, on the display monitor 29, the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at the setting value 1 can be switched and displayed every 5 seconds, and each operation of the display changeover switch 30 In addition, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at set value 1 are switched at 5-second intervals, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at set value 2 are switched at 5-second intervals, and the continuous ratio and role at set value 3 are displayed. Although the embodiment has been exemplified as a form that can be changed to switch display at intervals of 5 seconds between the ratio and the base, the present invention is not limited to this. Switching display of continuous ratio at 5-second intervals at value 3, role ratio at setting value 1, role ratio at setting value 2, role ratio at setting value 3 at 5-second intervals, and base at setting value 1 , the base at set value 2, and the base at set value 3 at intervals of 5 seconds.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display monitor 29 exemplifies a mode in which the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base for each set value can be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a modified example 5 is displayed. The monitor 29 may display only the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base according to any one of the set values 1 to 3. FIG. For example, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base are calculated for each of setting values 1 to 3, and among the calculated continuous ratio, role ratio, and base, the highest or lowest value, or the longest or shortest measurement time. Only values and the like may be displayed on the display monitor 29 . Furthermore, among the calculated consecutive ratio, role ratio, and base, the highest or lowest value or the longest or shortest value for the measurement time is set as an initial display on the display monitor 29, and the display changeover switch 30 is operated to change the initial display The display on the display monitor 29 may be switchable to another value.

In the above-described embodiment, the display monitor 29 exemplifies a form in which the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base for each set value can be displayed. The continuous ratio at 2 or more setting values among the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at the value 1, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at the setting value 2, and the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base at the setting value 3, The role ratio and the base can be calculated, and in addition to the continuous ratio, the role ratio and the base for each set value, or alternatively, the continuous ratio, the role ratio and the base at two or more of these set values can be displayed on the display monitor 29. may be In this way, by enabling the display monitor 29 to display the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at two or more set values, it is possible to grasp the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in more detail. In this modification 6, as composite information in the present invention, a form in which a continuous ratio, a role ratio, and a base obtained by summing two or more set values are calculated and displayed on the display monitor 29 was exemplified. is not limited to this, and as the composite information in the present invention, the average value of the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at two or more set values may be calculated and displayed on the display monitor 29 .

Further, in the above embodiment, the display monitor 29 exemplifies a mode in which the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base at each set value can be displayed. The display monitor 29 may display only the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base according to the set values. Furthermore, on the display monitor 29, the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base according to the set values are displayed as an initial display, and according to the operation of the display changeover switch 30, other setting values are displayed from the initial display. You may switch to the continuous ratio, role ratio, and base display in .

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the display monitor 29 exemplifies a mode in which the continuous ratio, the role ratio, and the base can be displayed as predetermined information according to the set values. The monitor 29 may display numerical values other than the number of winning balls per predetermined time (for example, one hour), the consecutive ratio, the role ratio, and the base as the predetermined information according to the set values.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the mode of displaying the white round pending display in the first pending memory display area 5D and the second pending memory display area 5U was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. As an eighth modified example, a plurality of display modes having different colors and shapes may be provided as the display modes of these pending displays. In particular, in the eighth modification, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pending effect process shown in FIG. A red circle, a white triangle, a white square, etc.) may be displayed, and a pending change effect suggesting that the variable display result corresponding to the pending display will be a big hit may be executed.

Further, in the eighth modified example, a form is exemplified that suggests that the display mode of the pending display changes by executing the effect effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect effect is , it may be executed at the start timing or the end timing of the variable display, or may be executed at a timing other than the start timing or the end timing of the variable display. For example, the action effect may be executed on the condition that the number of first special figure pending storage reaches a specific value such as an upper limit value (4 pieces in this embodiment). It should be noted that, in this way, when it is decided to execute the action effect with the fact that the number of pending memories reaches a specific value such as the upper limit during the variable display, the action effect is executed in the next variable display and is held. When there is a pending display for a pending change effect in the display, the display mode of the pending display may be changed at the end timing of the action effect. By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to play so that the new reserved memory is stored.

In addition, in the modification 2, the form in which the hold change effect can be executed was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 8, the case where the hold change effect can be executed in this way suggests that the effect control CPU 120 executes the pending effect processing shown in FIG. good too. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the display mode of the pending display changes due to the execution of the action effect, so that the game interest can be improved.

It should be noted that, in the present modification 8, during the shift of the pending display in the first pending memory display area 5D, the effect effect is not executed, that is, when the effect effect is executed, the pending display in the first pending memory display area 5D The effect control CPU 120 may simplify the processing for executing the effect effect by executing the effect effect after the shift of .

Furthermore, in the modification 2 and the modification 8, by changing the display mode of the suspension display, the variation display result corresponding to the suspension display is exemplified to execute the suspension change effect suggesting that the result will be a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution ratio of the pending change effect may be varied according to the set value. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the pending change effect, and to enhance the effect of the pending change effect.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the form of determining the variation pattern using each variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, under specific conditions such as immediately after the end of the big hit game or during the time saving state, by using a variation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as a special variation pattern determination table) other than those shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, FIGS. Variation display in a specific variation pattern (for example, shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-4)) may be performed more easily than when determining a variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table shown in .

In this way, if the variation pattern can be determined using the special variation pattern determination table, depending on the setting value that is set, from the determination of the variation pattern using the special variation pattern determination table to FIG. 10 and The timing of switching to determination of the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 may be varied. Specifically, when the set value is 1, the variation pattern is determined using the special variation pattern determination table up to the 15th variation display after the end of the big win game, and after the end of the big win game After the 16th game, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. The variation pattern is determined using the special variation pattern determination table, and after the 11th time after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, and the set setting If the value is 3, the variation pattern is determined by using the special variation pattern determination table up to the fifth variation display after the end of the big win game, and the sixth and subsequent times after the end of the big win game are shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. The variation pattern may be determined using the variation pattern determination table shown in .

In addition, in this modification 9, after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, at the first tenth variation When the variable display is executed in a special variable pattern, it suggests that a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, setting value 1) is set, and RAM clear processing (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed. After the execution or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, if the variable display is executed in a special variation pattern at the 30th variation, the set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, It is also possible to provide a game feature in which attention is paid to whether or not variable display is executed in a special variable pattern at a specific timing or a specific number of variable displays, such as confirming that the set value 1) has been set. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 has such a game property, when the set value is 1, the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is most executed, or the pachinko game is played. In the first 10th variation after the setting value set in machine 1 is changed, the rate of variation executed with a special variation pattern is high, and RAM clear processing is most effective when the set value is 3. (See Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or the rate at which the variation is executed with a special variation pattern in the first 10th variation after the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed is set to be low, and only when the set value is 1, the RAM clear processing (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is It is only necessary to execute the variation with a special variation pattern at the first 30th variation after the change.

In addition, in this modification 9, the switching condition for switching the variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern from the special variation pattern determination table to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 (variation for determining the variation pattern The number of fluctuations until the pattern judgment table is switched from the special fluctuation pattern judgment table to the fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11) is changed according to the set value. The invention is not limited to this, and these switching conditions may be determined at different ratios according to set values.

In this way, the switching conditions for switching the variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern according to the set value from the special variation pattern determination table to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are different. Since the player can be made to pay attention to the timing when the determination ratio of the specific variation pattern (for example, shortened non-reach (PA1-4)) is lowered, the effect of the variation pattern can be enhanced.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, but the present invention is not limited to this. After RAM clear processing (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses after the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, or Until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (eg, 100 times), the determination ratio of the variable display of a specific variation pattern (eg, the variable display of the super reach variation pattern) is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. You may make it increase or decrease rather than the case where a variation pattern is determined using each variation pattern determination table.

In such a case, furthermore, when the set value is 1, when it is 2, and when it is 3, the variation display of the super reach variation pattern is executed at different determination ratios. By determining, after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) is Since the player can be made to pay attention to the number of fluctuation display times of the super reach fluctuation pattern until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is performed, the super reach fluctuation pattern It is possible to enhance the production effect by the variable display of . Furthermore, in this modification 10, after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, until a predetermined time elapses, Alternatively, a variation pattern that can be determined only until a predetermined number of times of variation display is executed is provided for each set value, and is set in the pachinko game machine 1 by executing variation display according to the variation pattern according to these set values. It may be possible to inform the player of the set value that is set.

Further, in this modification 10, after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, a predetermined time (for example, one hour ) or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern differs according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the RAM clear processing (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 Until a predetermined time elapses after the is changed or until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed, depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, other than super reach such as non-reach and normal reach The determination ratio of the variation pattern may be different, and after the RAM clear processing (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, a predetermined time until elapses or until the variable display is executed for a predetermined number of times, a variation different from the normal variation pattern such as non-reach, normal reach, super reach, etc. according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 Patterns (for example, a variation pattern with an extremely short variation time such as 0.1 and a variation pattern with an extremely long variation time such as 10 minutes) may have different decision ratios.

Furthermore, in this modification 10, after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, a predetermined time (for example, one hour ) has passed and until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the variable display is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 at a rate that the variable display is executed in the super reach variable pattern. Although the form suggesting the set value is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The setting set in the pachinko game machine 1 at a rate at which a specific effect is executed until a predetermined time elapses after the set value is changed or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. A value may be suggested. For example, it is possible to execute a high setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is a setting value advantageous to the player, and the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed. , or until a predetermined time elapses after the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1 (the most advantageous setting value for the player), the high setting value suggesting effect is most likely to be executed. It is sufficient that the high setting value suggesting effect is most difficult to be executed when the setting value is a reasonable setting value).

Further, in this modification 10, after the RAM clearing process (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed, a predetermined time (for example, one hour ) or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern differs according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the RAM clear processing (see Sa9 shown in FIG. 20) is executed, or the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is changed until a predetermined time elapses or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 will remain the same as when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 was stopped last time. Depending on whether or not it has been changed from time to time, the determination ratio of at least one of the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may differ.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is exemplified as a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the game ball entering the third count switch 24B, but the present invention is based on this. It is not limited, but as a modification 11, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the game state after the jackpot game ends. It may be a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability low base state or a high probability high base state). Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is configured as a pachinko game machine capable of controlling the game state to a variable probability state, the big win game ends when the game ball enters the third count switch 24B during the big win game. The game state may be configured to be controllable to the variable probability state later.

In this way, when the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be controllable to the probability variable state after the jackpot game ends based on the game ball entering the third count switch 24B during the jackpot game, the jackpot type , a jackpot type that opens the second jackpot 712 during the jackpot game, that is, a jackpot type that allows the game ball to pass through the third count switch 24B during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot X), and a jackpot type during the jackpot game. The second big winning port 712 is not opened, that is, a big win type (hereinafter referred to as big win Y) in which the game ball cannot pass through the third count switch 24B during the big win game is provided, and the determined ratio of these big wins X and Y is set. It may be different depending on the value. By doing so, it is possible to vary the rate at which the game state is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game in accordance with the set value, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, there is exemplified a form in which the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit or the ratio of determination of the big hit type is changed according to the set value, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a modified example 12, in addition to or alternatively, the percentage of these variable display results that result in a big hit and the determination percentage of the big win type are different, or alternatively, the number of prize balls when the game balls enter each winning opening is determined. Alternatively, the upper limit winning number of game balls into the big winning opening in each round during the big winning game may be varied according to the set value. Furthermore, the opening pattern of the first big winning hole and the second big winning hole 712 during the big win game may be changed according to the set value. By doing so, the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state can be varied according to the set value, so that the game interest can be improved.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a form in which an effect such as a ready-to-win effect can be executed during a game such as a variable display has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. A movable body may be provided in the game machine, and the movable body performance may be executed by moving the movable body during a game such as during a variable display or during a jackpot game. When the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a movable body as described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs special variable winning ball device initialization control such as confirming the forward/backward motion of the regulation member 721 in the second special variable winning ball device 7B. In addition to making it executable, the performance control CPU 120 can execute the operation confirmation of the movable body and the movable body initialization control for moving the movable body to the initial position, and when a new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 ( For example, when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, or when a new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1), the effect control CPU 120 performs these special variable winning ball device initialization control and movable body initialization control. You may make it perform the change control. By doing so, it is possible to accurately reflect the new setting values in the operation of the second special variable winning ball device 7B and the movable body. In addition, such special variable winning ball device initialization control and movable body initialization control are executed after execution of Sa13 or Sa14 in the game control main process shown in FIG. 20 (for example, the timing of the first timer interrupt) do it.

Furthermore, when the effect control CPU 120 can execute the special variable winning ball device initialization control and the movable body initialization control in this way, the special variable winning ball device initialization control is performed before the movable body initialization control. You can start with timing. Further, the special variable winning ball device initialization control may be started at the same time as the movable body initialization control, and the special variable winning ball device initialization control may be ended earlier than the movable body initialization control. By doing so, the initialization control of the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B related to the winning of game balls can be performed quickly.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, although the form of determining the super reach variation pattern at a common ratio regardless of the set value is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, modification 14 Then, the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern may be different according to the setting value that is set.

In the above-described embodiment, modified example 10, and modified example 14, the case where the first set value in the present invention is 1 and the second set values in the present invention are 2 and 3 are exemplified. For example, the first set value and the second set value in Modification 10 and Modification 14 may be set values different from each other.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, modified example 10, and modified example 14, the specific variable display pattern in the present invention is the variation pattern of super reach. The display patterns may be different variation patterns.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lock switch 51 and the setting switch 52 are provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , and the setting switch 52 may be installed on the side of the main board 11 as shown in FIG. Furthermore, by providing the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 can be operated unless the game machine frame 3 is opened by a game hall clerk or the like. Impossible, in other words, a form in which the set values of the pachinko game machine 1 cannot be changed unless the game hall clerk opens the game machine frame 3, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a modification 15, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, a security cover 500A is provided to cover the lock switch 51 and the setting switch 52 from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. By doing so, it may be possible to prevent unauthorized change of the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed.

The security cover 500A in Modification 15 is attached to the lower part of the right side of the outer frame 1a. By doing so, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A approaches the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, so that the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are closed. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened, the security cover 500A moves away from the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52, thereby operating the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch. can be made possible. Furthermore, in this modified example 15, the security cover 500A is used to cover the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, thereby preventing the pachinko game machine 1 from closing the game machine frame 3. Although a form for preventing unauthorized change of set values is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. Furthermore, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the cover body is covered from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 by the security cover 500A (the cover body is directed forward by the security cover 500A). ), it may be possible to more strongly prevent unauthorized change of the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed.

In addition, although the security cover 500A is provided on the outer frame 1a in this modified example 15, the present invention is not limited to this, and the security cover may be provided on the gaming machine frame 3. good. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 36(A) and 36(B), the security cover 500B may be provided so as to be slidable in the horizontal direction with respect to the gaming machine frame 3 . In such a case, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the right end of the security cover 500B is sandwiched between the right side of the outer frame 1a and the game machine frame 3, and the security cover 500B is connected to the lock switch 51. The setting changeover switch 52 may be made immovable from the state where it is covered from the rear side. When the game machine frame 3 is opened, the lock switch 51 and the setting switch 52 can be operated by sliding the security cover 500B.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 37(A) and 37(B), the left end of the security cover 500C is rotatable about a pivot (not shown) provided on the back side of the game machine frame 3 and directed in the vertical direction. may be pivotal to In such a case, when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the right end of the security cover 500C is sandwiched between the right side of the outer frame 1a and the game machine frame 3, and the security cover 500C is connected to the lock switch 51. The setting changeover switch 52 may be made immovable from the state where it is covered from the rear side. When the game machine frame 3 is opened, the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 can be operated by rotating the security cover 500C around a pivot (not shown).

In this modified example 15, the security covers 500A, 500B, and 500C cover the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, and when the game machine frame 3 is closed, the lock switch 51 and the setting switch 52 are closed. Although the mode for preventing the switch 52 from being illegally operated is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. When the security covers 500C are provided so as to overlap the main board 11, these security covers 500A, 500B, and 500C are made of a transparent resin material or the like so as not to obstruct the visibility of the mounting surface of the main board 11 and the sealing seal. You may do so.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was exemplified as a pachinko gaming machine of the above-mentioned one type and two types mixed type game type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game The machine 1 may have different game properties such as the variable probability loop type and the variable V probability type. In addition, when the game property of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the above-described probability variable loop type or V probability variable type as described above, it is possible to open the first big winning hole after the end of a specific big win game. can be increased (so-called small winning time).

In this way, when the pachinko game machine 1 is a game machine having a small winning time function, the big winning probability is changed according to the set value as in the above embodiment (for example, when the set value is 1, the normal state is set). The jackpot probability is set to 1/200 and the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is set to 1/20, and in the case of the set value 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/300 and the jackpot probability in the variable state is set to 1/30) As a result, when one set value is set, the first hit probability is higher than when the other set value is set, making it easier to enter the small hit time. Since the probability of becoming is also higher than when other set values are set, the small winning time ends easily. In other words, when a pachinko machine that can execute variable probability control is equipped with a small winning time function, the higher the set value that gives a higher jackpot probability in the normal state, the higher the probability of entering the small winning time. It is difficult for the winning time to continue, and when a set value with a low big winning probability in the normal state is set, the probability of entering the small winning time is low and the small winning time tends to continue. Therefore, in the variable probability loop type or V variable type pachinko game machine 1, not only is it possible to widen the range of games by installing the function of the small winning time, but also the setting value with the low probability of big winning is set. Even if the pachinko game machine 1 is used, the intention to play the game can be induced in the player.

In addition, in the above-mentioned V probability variable type pachinko game machine 1, the opening pattern of the probability variable control determination large winning opening in the probability variable control determining round is a long-term open pattern (the game ball wins the probability variable control determining large winning opening easy opening pattern) and a short-term opening pattern (an opening pattern in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening for variable probability control), these long-term opening patterns and short-term opening patterns are set in the pachinko game machine 1. By determining at different ratios according to the set value, it is possible to vary the substantial probability variation rush probability (percentage of probability variation big hit).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the random number MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is extracted at the time of starting winning, and the type of jackpot is determined based on the value of the extracted MR2, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a modification 16, a jackpot type determination gate is provided at a predetermined position in the game area (for example, a position above the special variable winning ball unit 7), and after special symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot. A random number MR2 for judging the kind of big win is extracted at the timing when the game ball is passed through the gate for determining the kind of big win, and a big win game corresponding to the kind of big win determined based on the value of the extracted MR2 is started. can be Incidentally, when such a jackpot type determining gate is provided, the jackpot types are determined at different ratios according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the jackpot types are 16 rounds jackpot and 4 rounds jackpot). is provided, the setting set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the highest when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1. The ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state of 16 rounds jackpot is the lowest when the value is 3).

Further, in the above embodiment, the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 (game machine frame 3), but the present invention is not limited to this. The lock switch 51 and setting switch 52 may be provided on the front side of the game machine frame 3 . When the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are provided on the front side of the game machine frame 3 in this way, by providing the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 near the ball-hitting operation handle and the ball-hitting device, The operation may be disabled unless the glass door frame 3a is opened.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Effect display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of special identification information on special display means and being able to be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
an operation means that can be in either a first state or a second state by being operated;
a regulating means capable of regulating the operation of the operating means;
setting permission state control means capable of controlling a setting permission state for permitting setting of a set value relating to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state when the operation means is in the second state;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to a set value;
a game value imparting means capable of imparting a game value based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area;
information display means capable of displaying performance information different from the set value and based on the magnitude of the game value given by the game value giving means and the magnitude of the game value used in the game;
a pending storage means capable of storing information about variable display as pending storage;
variable means capable of changing between an open state in which game media can enter and a closed state in which game media cannot enter or are difficult to enter from the open state;
a control means for controlling the variable means;
with
When pending storage is stored in the pending storage means, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased when controlled to the setting permission state,
when the variable means is in the open state and is controlled to the setting permission state, the variable means is changed from the open state to the closed state;
The information display means is capable of displaying setting value information that allows setting values to be confirmed in the setting permission state,
a setting value is set when the operation means changes from the second state to the first state in the setting permission state;
When the back side of the gaming machine is not exposed, the restricting means maintains the restricting state in which the operation of the operating means is restricted, and when the back side of the gaming machine is exposed, the restricting state can be released. ,
The special display means displays, in the setting permission state, a display pattern indicating that the setting permission state is being controlled.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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