JP7292955B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

Conventionally, there has been a device that displays a timer image as a predetermined display and executes a predetermined effect when the value of the timer reaches 0 seconds as a specific mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-140

However, in the game as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-200012, there is room for improvement in the presentation of the operation of the timer image as the predetermined display.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of presentation using a predetermined display.

(A) A gaming machine capable of variable display of identification information and controllable to an advantageous state for a player,
display means capable of displaying the predetermined display numerical value as a specific numerical value by updating and displaying the predetermined display numerical value;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the numerical value of the predetermined display reaches the specific numerical value;
The display means combines any one of a first operation state, a second operation state, and a third operation state in which operation modes in updating display of the numerical value of the predetermined display are different in the display period of the predetermined display, and A predetermined display can be displayed,
the first operating state is a state in which updating display is performed by sequentially adding the numerical values of the predetermined display from a first numerical value to a second numerical value;
the second operating state is a state in which updating display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed;
the third operating state is a state in which an update display is performed by subtracting the numerical value of the predetermined display;
Even if the length of the period of the third operating state is the same, the The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different,
The update display of the predetermined numerical value is started when the operation state changes to the first operation state after the operation mode changes to the second operation state after the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is started. The degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the operation state changes to the third operation state after the operation mode changes to the second operation state,
The mode of the predetermined display is provided in a plurality of types according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state,
The display means is capable of switching the mode of the predetermined display when an operation mode of updating display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is switched.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(1) 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,
It is possible to change the display mode of the predetermined display (eg, timer image) to a specific mode (eg, the display mode of the timer image becomes 0 seconds) in accordance with a predetermined operation (eg, change in timer value) of the predetermined display (eg, timer image). A display means (for example, effect control CPU 120),
A specific effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, cut-in effect) when the predetermined display becomes the specific mode,
In the display period of the predetermined display (for example, the period in which the timer image is displayed), the display means has a first operation state (for example, addition state), a second operating state (e.g., stop state), and a third operating state (e.g., subtraction state) can be combined to display the predetermined indication;
Even if the length of the period of the third operating state is the same, the The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, when 120-second timer pattern A and 120-second timer pattern C are compared, the length of the period of the subtracted state is the same). However, depending on the combination of the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state differs.In addition, as shown in FIG.8-8, timer pattern R and timer When compared with the pattern S, even if the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state according to the combination of the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state increases. different).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the predetermined display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation using the predetermined display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display means is
As the display period of the predetermined display, the period of the first operation state (for example, the period of the addition state), the period of the second operation state (for example, the period of the stop state), and the period of the third operation state ( For example, a first pattern (for example, the 90-second timer pattern E in FIG. 8-2) including a period of a subtraction state);
The display period of the predetermined display does not include the period of the first operation state (for example, does not include the period of the addition state), the period of the second operation state (for example, the period of the stop state), and the third display period. a second pattern (eg, the 90-second timer pattern F in FIG. 8-2) including a period of operation state (eg, a period of subtraction state);
(for example, the timer display can be displayed in one of the plurality of patterns shown in FIG. 8-2),
The first pattern and the second pattern differ in the degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. Expectations are high that it will be controlled in the game state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the predetermined display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation using the predetermined display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The advantageous state is controlled according to the order in which the display means displays the first operating state, the second operating state, and the third operating state during the display period of the predetermined display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state is different. ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the order of the operation modes of the predetermined display, and to improve the interest of the presentation using the predetermined display.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
the first operation state is a state in which the predetermined operation of the predetermined display is a first operation (for example, a state in which an operation of a timer image is added);
the second operation state is a stop state in which the predetermined operation of the predetermined display is stopped (for example, a state in which the operation of the timer image is stopped);
the third operation state is a state of a third operation in which the predetermined operation of the predetermined display is different from the first operation (for example, a state in which an operation of a timer image is subtracted);
The combination of operation states before and after the period of the second operation state is the advantageous state according to which of a plurality of types of operation states including the first operation state and the third operation state is combined. (As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), depending on the type of timer pattern, the operation state before and after the stop state is different, and the big hit expectation is different. ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the operation states before and after the second operation state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation using the predetermined display.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting 1 to 6) with different advantages for the player (for example, different jackpot probabilities);
A setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the setting of the setting means (for example, a setting suggestion effect of changing the color of the timer in FIG. 8-6) prepared,
The setting-suggestion effect execution means can execute the setting-suggestion effect according to the predetermined display mode, but does not execute the setting-suggestion effect as the specific effect (for example, the setting-suggestion effect is executed according to the display color of the timer image. It can be executed, but the setting suggestion effect is not executed as the effect when the timer reaches 0 seconds).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting-suggestion effect, so that the attraction of the effect using the predetermined display can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The mode of the predetermined display is provided in a plurality of types according to the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in the modification, the color of the timer is different according to the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state. ),
The display means can switch the mode of the predetermined display when the operation mode of the predetermined operation is switched (for example, switch the color of the timer when the operation mode of the timer image is switched).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide unexpectedness when the operation mode of the predetermined display is switched, and it is possible to improve the interest of the performance using the predetermined display.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example of a timer production|presentation. It is a timing chart showing a pattern of timer effect. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a timer effect execution determination table and a timer period determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a 120-second timer pattern determination table and a 90-second timer pattern determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect execution determination table and a setting suggestion effect determination table; 9 is a flowchart showing timer effect setting processing; It is a timing chart showing a pattern of the timer effect of the modification. It is a timing chart showing various production patterns. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of production|presentation. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of production|presentation. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of production|presentation. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table; 9 is a flowchart showing out addition processing; It is a flow chart which shows out addition effect processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), a CGROM (CharacterGene
controllerROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), etc., and executes the production based on the execution instruction of the production from the production control CPU 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description on characteristic parts 020F to 021F)
Characteristic portions 020F to 021F of the present embodiment will now be described. Characteristic portions 020F to 021F are characterized by executing an effect using a timer image. The effect control CPU 120 executes a timer effect of displaying a timer image on the screen of the image display device 5 . The timer effect is a effect in which after the player has experienced the elapse of time, some kind of result is produced after the elapse of the time. For example, a state of measuring a predetermined time is displayed, and when the measured value reaches a specific value, a specific effect (hereinafter simply referred to as a specific effect) is executed as a corresponding result. Of course, when the measured value reaches a specific value, the specific effect of the same content is not always executed, but the specific effect is executed according to the timing when the specific value is reached.

In the timer effect, while the variable display (also referred to as variable display) of the decoration pattern (also referred to as the effect pattern) is executed, a specific effect related to the expectation level of the big hit is executed, and the specific effect is executed. A timer performance is executed with the intention of arousing the player's expectations for the event. For example, in the timer effect, the timer value is updated until the timer effect period (initial number of seconds of the set timer) is displayed as 0 seconds, which is a specific mode. A timer image displayed during the timer effect is displayed in a timer display area, which is a predetermined area of the image display device 5 .

In characteristic portions 020F to 021F, a plurality of operation modes of timer values are provided during the period from when such a timer image is displayed until 0 seconds is displayed. Specifically, as operation modes of the value of the timer, there are three operation modes of addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. The addition state is a state in which the numerical value of the timer increases, the stop state is a state in which updating of the timer numerical value is stopped, and the subtraction state is a state in which the numerical value of the timer is counted down and subtracted. A timer image according to one of the operating states is displayed before the effect that the final timer value is subtracted. Such a timer effect will be described below.

FIG. 8-1 is a display screen diagram showing an example of a timer effect. On the screen of the image display device 5, a downward arrow indicates that the decoration pattern starts to change. A timer effect using a timer image is executed in a predetermined area 020F001 at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5 . Enlarged views of the predetermined area 020F001 are shown in FIGS. 8-1(a) to (j). The timer effects are executed in the order shown in FIGS. 8-1(a) to (j).

As shown in FIG. 8-1(a), the timer effect is first started from the addition state period. As shown in FIG. 8-1(a), the timer image displays the timer value 020F002 of "00:00", and above the timer value 020F002 is the character "addition" indicating the current addition state. Is displayed. This addition state is then performed through FIGS. 8-1(b)-(d). FIG. 8-1(b) shows a state in which the timer value 020F002 is added from 0 seconds to "10:45". FIG. 8-1(c) shows a state where the timer value 020F002 becomes "30:18" after the numerical value is further added. FIG. 8-1(d) shows a state in which the timer value 020F002 becomes "60:00" after the numerical value is further added.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1(e), the timer value 020F002 is stopped while the timer value is "60:00", and the currently stopped state is indicated above the timer value 020F002. "Stop" is displayed. When the stop state has passed for a predetermined period, the
As shown in f), the timer value 020F002 is in a subtraction state in which it is counted down. In FIG. 8-1(f), the decrement state in which the timer value is "59:59" is indicated by the characters "decrement" above the timer value 020F002. As shown in FIG. 8-1(g), the timer value 020F002 is "30:24" and is further subtracted.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1(g), the timer value 020F002 is stopped while the timer value is "30:00", and the currently stopped state is indicated above the timer value 020F002. "Stop" is displayed. When the stop state has passed for a predetermined period, the timer value 020F002 is counted down, as shown in FIG. 8-1(i). In FIG. 8-1(i), the character "decrement" above the timer value 020F002 indicates the subtraction state in which the timer value is "29:59". After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1(j), the timer value 020F002 becomes "00:00" as the specific mode. Then, based on the fact that the timer value 020F002 becomes a value indicating 0 seconds, the effect is executed.

As a specific effect executed when the timer value 020F002 reaches 0 seconds, for example, there is an effect of displaying characters such as "chance" or "extreme heat". Further, as the specific effect, a cut-in effect may be executed to enhance the final display result by cutting in the character image at the end of the ready-to-win game. Further, the specific effect may be any other effect, such as a character display effect or a change in the active display, or an effect for operating the push button 31B or the like as an operating means. You may do so.

Next, various patterns of timer effects will be described. The timer effect is provided with a plurality of types of patterns that differ in combinations of timer value operating states and operating state periods. FIG. 8-2 is a timing chart showing patterns of timer effects. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the timer effect is executed within one variation from the start of the variation of the decoration pattern until the variation is stopped. In addition, the timer effect is started during normal fluctuation until reaching reach within one change, and the effect at 0 seconds, which is executed as a specific effect, is executed at super reach after reach. A case will be described. However, the start time and end time of the timer effect may be other timings, and the timer effect may be executed over a plurality of fluctuations. For example, by displaying a stopped timer image in a plurality of fluctuations before the target fluctuation display is started, it may be suggested in advance that the timer effect will be executed thereafter.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the timer effect is provided with a plurality of types of timer patterns: 120-second timer patterns A to C, 90-second timer patterns D to F, 60-second timer patterns, and 30-second timer patterns. . The 120-second timer patterns A to C have a common timer effect execution period of 120 seconds, but differ in the operating state of the timer value. Specifically, the 120-second timer pattern A is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, and subtraction state. The 120-second timer pattern B is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The 120-second timer pattern C is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, and subtraction state.

The 90-second timer patterns D to F have a common timer effect execution period of 90 seconds, but differ in the operating state of the timer value. Specifically, the 90-second timer pattern D is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The 90-second timer pattern E is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. The 90-second timer pattern F is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of stop state and subtraction state. Only one type of 60-second timer pattern is set, and is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. Also, the 30-second timer is a timer pattern in which only the decrement state is executed. It should be noted that the 60-second timer pattern and the 30-second timer pattern may include a plurality of patterns with different operating states of timer values.

In the timer patterns shown in FIG. 8-2, when a big win is made, the timer pattern of longer seconds is more likely to be determined than when the win is lost. Further, in the timer pattern of the same number of seconds, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state differs according to the combination of the length of the periods of the addition state, the stop state and the subtraction state. For example, in the 120-second timer pattern, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of 120-second timer pattern C<120-second timer pattern B<120-second timer pattern A. Further, in the 90-second timer pattern, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of 90-second timer pattern F<90-second timer pattern E<90-second timer pattern F. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

Also, when comparing the 120-second timer pattern A and the 120-second timer pattern C, the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same. However, depending on the combination of the length of the period of the addition state before the subtraction state and the length of the period of the stop state, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state differs. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

Also, the 90-second timer pattern F is a pattern that does not include an addition state before a subtraction state. This 90-second timer pattern F has a lower expectation for a big hit than the 90-second timer pattern E including the addition state. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

Next, a table for determining various contents of timer effects will be described. FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a timer effect execution determination table and a timer period determination table. FIG. 8-3(A) is a big win timer effect execution determination table used when determining whether or not to execute a timer effect when the display result is a big win. FIG. 8-3(B) is a table for determining whether or not to execute a timer effect when the display result is a loss. FIG. 8-3(C) is a jackpot time timer period determination table for deciding the timer effect period when the display result is a jackpot. FIG. 8-3(D) is a failure timer period determination table for determining the period of the timer effect when the display result is a failure. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. FIG. Note that the percentages in the table are percentages of the allocated random numbers.

As shown in FIG. 8-3(A), at the time of a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 60% that the timer effect is executed, and it is determined that the timer effect is not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), at the time of loss, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the timer effect is executed, and it is determined at a rate of 60% that the timer effect is not executed.

Based on the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-3(A) and (B), the timer effect is more likely to be executed when the big hit is made than when the game is lost. That is, it is set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the timer effect is executed than when it is not executed.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-3(C) and (D), the execution period of the timer effect and the subtraction period corresponding to the execution period are determined. The subtraction period is represented by the number of seconds indicating the total value of the period during which the timer value is in the subtraction state while the timer image is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (C) and (D), if the timer effect period is 120 seconds, the subtraction period is set to 90 seconds, and if the timer effect period is 90 seconds, the subtraction period is set to 60 seconds. If the timer effect period is 60 seconds, the subtraction period is set to 30 seconds, and if the timer effect period is 30 seconds, the subtraction period is set to 30 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), at the time of the big hit, the period (subtraction period) of the timer effect is 30 seconds (30 seconds) < 60 seconds (30 seconds) < 90 seconds (30 seconds) < 120 seconds (30 seconds) seconds), the period of the timer effect is easily determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), at the time of loss, the period (subtraction period) of the timer effect is 120 seconds (30 seconds) < 90 seconds (30 seconds) < 60 seconds (30 seconds) < 30 seconds (30 seconds), the period of the timer effect is likely to be determined.

From the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-3(C) and (D), a pattern with a longer timer effect period is more likely to be selected at the time of a big hit than at the time of a loss. That is, it is set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the period of the timer effect is longer than when it is shorter.

Next, a timer pattern determination table for determining the content of the timer effect according to the number of seconds of the timer will be described. FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a 120-second timer pattern determination table and a 90-second timer pattern determination table. FIG. 8-4(A) is a big hit 120-second timer pattern determination table used when the display result is determined to be a big hit and a 120-second timer effect period. FIG. 8-4(B) is a 120-second timer pattern determination table when the display result is lost and is used when the 120-second timer effect period is determined. FIG. 8-4(C) is a 90-second timer pattern determination table at the time of big hit used when the display result is determined to be a big win and a 90-second timer effect period. FIG. 8-4(B) is a 90-second timer pattern determination table when the display result is lost and is used when the 90-second timer effect period is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), at the time of the big hit, the pattern of the timer performance is likely to be determined as the 120-second timer pattern at a ratio of timer pattern C<timer pattern B<timer pattern A. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), at the time of loss, the pattern of the timer effect is likely to be determined as the 120-second timer pattern at a ratio of timer pattern A<timer pattern B<timer pattern C.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), at the time of the big hit, the pattern of the timer performance is likely to be determined as the 90-second timer pattern at a ratio of timer pattern F<timer pattern E<timer pattern D. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-4(D), when the game is lost, the timer effect pattern is likely to be determined as the 90-second timer pattern at a ratio of timer pattern D<timer pattern E<timer pattern F.

Based on the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the 120-second timer patterns are set so that the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of timer pattern C<timer pattern B<timer pattern A. . Thus, depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state is set differently. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

Further, from the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 (C) and (D), the 90-second timer pattern is set so that the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of timer pattern F<timer pattern E<timer pattern D. ing. Thus, depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state is set differently. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the operation state before and after the stop state differs depending on the type of timer pattern. Specifically, the timer pattern A has an addition state before and after the stop state, and an addition state. Further, the timer pattern B is provided with a subtraction state and a subtraction state before and after the stop state. Further, the timer pattern C has an addition state and a subtraction state before and after the stop state. That is, as a pattern including before and after the stop state, the expected degree of big hit is in the order of addition state, subtraction state (timer pattern C)<subtraction state, subtraction state (timer pattern B)<addition state, addition state (timer pattern A). getting higher. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation state before and after the stop state, and to improve the interest of the presentation using the timer image. Further, in this way, the sense of anticipation can be heightened by the occurrence of the stop state at an unexpected timing, so the interest in the presentation using the timer image can be enhanced.

[About pachinko machine with setting change function]
The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. As for the setting value, 6, which is the largest value, is the most disadvantageous value for the game arcade side, and the smaller the set value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the more advantageous the game arcade side is. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the probability of a big win may change depending on the set value, or the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may change depending on the set value although the jackpot probability is constant. good too. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIGS. 8-5(A) and 8-5(B) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables. Of these, FIG. 8-5 (A) shows a configuration example of the first special figure display result determination table used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. It shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when the figure is the second special figure. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which the hit determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for each set value is set to the variable display result of the special symbol (special symbol display result). is. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0-65535. The display result determination table is not limited to using separate display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the display result determination common to the first special figure and the second special figure A table may be used.

When the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the display result is 1020 to 1346. Up to "big hit"
, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "losing". When the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss".

When the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". When the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variable state, the hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, 1020 ~ Up to 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". When the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1383. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss".

When the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss". When the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss".

When the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss". When the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss".

When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss". When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss".

When the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probability variable state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss". When the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "loss". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the variable probability state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1674. are assigned to the "big win", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "minor win", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "loss".

In each display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) are special figures of "jackpot" assigned to display results. As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) in which the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, the determined probability (for example, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and 1/1 when the set value is 4). 240, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the probability of being determined when the special figure display result is set to "big win" and controlled to the big win game state is higher. (For example, 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2, 1/160 when the setting value is 3, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, and 1/140 when the setting value is 4. 1/120 for 5 and 1/100 for a set value of 6). Each display so that the probability of being determined to control to the jackpot game state is higher when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is in the probability variable state (high probability state) than when it is in the normal state or the time saving state. In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state.

Depending on each setting value, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state for the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time-saving state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the jackpot probability in the probability-variable state for the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time-saving state) is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state for the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the normal state or the time saving state The multiplier of the jackpot probability in the probability variable state for the jackpot probability is 1.625 times)), and the probability variable state for the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state at each setting value , may be set to a constant value (eg, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result will be "small hit" and controlled to the small hit game state will be the same value. A judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or setting value. The probability of being determined to control to the game state is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure. Judgment values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the graphic display result judgment table. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is regarded as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or setting value. The probability of being determined to control to the game state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is not limited to the form in which the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the same probability, and the special figure display result is displayed according to the set value. The probability of being determined to control to the small winning game state as "small winning" may be varied. The special figure display result is not limited to a form with a different probability of being determined when controlling the special figure display result as "small hit" according to the fluctuation special figure, and the special figure display result is " The probability that it is determined to control to the small hit game state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, in the first special figure display result judgment table when the game state is normal state or time saving state , the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as the common numerical range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. Thus, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1 While only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", if the set value is 2 or more, the numbers within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are " assigned to the jackpot. The non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value). go.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small hit for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set within the common numerical range of judgment values. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the set value of 6. In a numerical range different from the range (1020 to 1346) of the big hit determination value, 32767 is set in the range of 32767 to 33094 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 to setting In the case of value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, the range 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and the range 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. Thus, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the hit determination value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, the common numerical range Only numbers within (1020-1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, numbers within the range of the common number range plus the non-common number range will be the "jackpot" assigned. The non-common numerical range increases from 1347 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value). go.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the variable probability state, 32767 of the hit determination values are the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range up to 33094 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the set value of 6. In a numerical range different from the range (1020 to 1674) of the big hit determination value, 32767 is set in the range of 32767 to 33094 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value). This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. Set to a common numeric range. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 to setting In the case of the value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. In this way, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1 While only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", if the set value is 2 or more, the numbers within the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are " assigned to the jackpot. The non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value). go.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small hit for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set within the common numerical range of judgment values. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the big hit in the case of the set value of 6. In a numerical range different from the range of determination values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set in the range of 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value). This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. is set to When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 to setting In the case of value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, the range 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and the range 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the variable probability state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, the numbers within the range of the common numeric range plus the non-common numeric range are assigned to the "jackpot" It is The non-common numerical range increases from 1347 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (jackpot reference value). go.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, out of the hit determination value The range from 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the big hit in the case of the set value of 6. In a numerical range different from the judgment value range (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set in the range of 32767 to 33421 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and setting value, the judgment included in a continuous numerical range consisting of a common numerical range or a common numerical range and a non-common numerical range based on the hit judgment value of 1020 The value is set as the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and regardless of the game state and the set value, the judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767 is judged as the small hit. As a numerical range of values, a variable display result is determined.

In each display result determination table, if the variation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same) be. In addition, depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs (small value in the display result judgment table for the first special figure) The number of determination values included in the numerical range of the hit determination value is 328, while the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the second special figure display result determination table is about 655. 2 times) On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

In each game state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big win game state is determined is the lowest, and the value of the set value is the lowest. Judgment values are assigned so that the larger the value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit" (jackpot probability: setting value 6 > setting value 5 > setting value 4 > setting value 3 > set value 2 > set value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and if the value of the random number MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the special symbol wins (big hit). It is determined to be A to big hit C). Also, when the random number MR1 coincides with one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small win, it is determined that the special symbol is a small win. In this way, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with the probability corresponding to the set value. "Probability" shown in FIG. 8-5 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. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to a small winning game state, but the stop in 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.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 are not limited to the configuration in which a total of six set values 1 to 6 are provided. Seven or more may be sufficient. The larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (increase in the probability of a big win, the easier determination of a specific kind of big win, etc.). It may be arranged such that the smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the game property itself is not limited to a form that does not change, but the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. The sex may change. For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is set in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a variable probability state based on passing through, the game ball has a different rate of passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game according to the variation special figure (so-called V variable probability type), and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). A game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) that controls to a big hit game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 may be used. When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

[About setting suggestion production]
Next, description will be given of a setting suggesting rendering that suggests which value the currently set setting value is. For example, the setting suggestion effect is executed using the timer image described above. Specifically, the setting suggesting rendering is performed by changing the color when the numerical value of the timer as the timer image and the frame of the timer image are displayed. The color of the timer image is displayed in white as a normal timer image in which setting suggestion is not executed. Note that the color of the timer image may be one in which the background color of the timer changes instead of the numerical value of the timer or the frame of the timer. In addition, instead of suggesting settings with colors, settings may be suggested by adding a character image or changing the background color of a timer image. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect execution determination table and a setting suggestion effect determination table. These tables are used to determine whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, and the mode of the setting suggestion effect when it is executed.

The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the timer effect is executed. Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined using the setting suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-6(A). As shown in FIG. 8-6(A), the presence or absence of execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined at a ratio of 10% with execution of the setting suggestion effect and 90% without execution of the setting suggestion effect. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect may be executed without fail when the timer effect is executed. In addition, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may differ between when the big win is made and when the win is lost.

When it is decided to execute the setting suggesting effect, the effect content of the setting suggesting effect is determined using the setting suggesting effect determination table of FIG. 8-6(B). As shown in FIG. 8-6(B), among the colors of each timer, the blue timer is an odd setting suggestion timer that suggests that the current setting value is an odd setting such as 1, 3, or 5. . A yellow timer is an even setting suggested timer which suggests that the current setting is an even setting such as 2,4,6. The red timer is a timer indicating that the current set value is 2 or more (the set value is not 1). The golden timer is a maximum setting confirmation timer indicating that the current setting value is 6, the maximum setting value.

In the case of setting 1, odd setting suggestions (blue timer) are determined at a rate of 95%, even setting suggestions (yellow timer) are determined at a rate of 5%, and other setting suggestions are never determined. . In the case of setting 2, it is determined at a rate of 5% for odd setting suggestion (blue timer), at a rate of 85% for even setting suggestion (yellow timer), and 10% for setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is determined by the ratio of , and is not determined by the highest setting final suggestion (golden timer). In the case of setting 3, it is determined at a rate of 85% for odd setting suggestions (blue timer), determined at a rate of 5% for even setting suggestions (yellow timer), and 10% for setting 2 or more suggestions (red timer). is determined by the ratio of , and is not determined by the highest setting final suggestion (golden timer).

In the case of setting 4, it is determined at a rate of 5% for odd setting suggestion (blue timer), at a rate of 75% for even setting suggestion (yellow timer), and 20% for setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is determined by the ratio of , and is not determined by the highest setting final suggestion (golden timer). In the case of setting 5, it is determined at a rate of 75% for odd setting suggestions (blue timer), determined at a rate of 5% for even setting suggestions (yellow timer), and 20% for setting 2 or more suggestions (red timer). is determined by the ratio of , and is not determined by the highest setting final suggestion (golden timer). In the case of setting 6, it is determined at a rate of 5% for odd setting suggestion (blue timer), at a rate of 70% for even setting suggestion (yellow timer), and 22% for setting 2 or above suggestion (red timer). , and is determined at a rate of 3% to the maximum setting confirmation suggestion (golden timer).

In this manner, a setting suggestion effect is executed to change the color of the timer image to a color corresponding to the set value. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the specific effect when the timer value reaches 0 seconds. In other words, the setting suggesting effect can be executed depending on the display color of the timer image, but the setting suggesting effect is not executed as the effect when the timer reaches 0 seconds. In the specific performance, a notice suggesting that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. Therefore, if the setting suggesting effect is executed as one of such advance notice effects, the player may be confused about the effect. By not executing the setting suggestion performance as the performance when the timer value reaches 0 seconds, the player can easily recognize the setting suggestion performance, so that the interest of the performance using the timer image is improved. can be made

Next, the timer effect setting process for setting the timer effect will be described. FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing timer effect setting processing. The timer effect setting process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display to be executed this time is the super reach (SP reach) in which the timer effect can be executed (020FS001). Whether or not it is SP reach can be determined from the value of the variation pattern specification command sent from the main side to the sub side. It should be noted that the timer effect may be executed only in some variation patterns of the SP reach instead of executing the timer effect in all the variation patterns of the SP reach.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the timer effect is not possible SP reach (020FS001; N), the process ends. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the timer effect is possible SP reach (020FS001; Y), depending on the display result of the variable display, FIG. 8-3 (A) or FIG. 8-3 (B ) determines whether or not to execute the timer effect (020FS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the timer effect (020FS003). The display result of the variable display may be determined from the value of the display result specifying command sent from the main side to the sub side.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the timer effect (020FS003; N), the process ends. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the timer effect (020FS003; N), depending on the display result of the variable display, the timer period determination of FIG. 8-3 (C) or FIG. 8-3 (D) The period of the timer effect is determined from the table (020FS004). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer effect period is 120 seconds (020FS005).

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the period of the timer effect is 120 seconds (020FS005; Y), depending on the display result of the variable display, FIG. 8-4 (A) or FIG. 8-4 (B ), the timer pattern (contents of the timer effect) is determined (020FS006). Next, the process moves to 020FS010. When the effect control CPU 120 determines at 020FS005 that the timer effect period is not 120 seconds (020FS005; N), it determines whether the timer effect period is 90 seconds (020FS007).

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the period of the timer effect is 90 seconds (020FS007; Y), depending on the display result of the variable display, FIG. 8-4 (C) or FIG. 8-4 (D ), the timer pattern (contents of the timer effect) is determined (020FS008). Next, the process shifts to 020FS010. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the timer effect period is not 90 seconds at 020FS007 (020FS007; N), the timer effect is executed according to whether the timer effect period is 60 seconds or 30 seconds. Determine the content (020FS009). Next, the process shifts to 020FS010.

At 020FS010, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect based on the setting suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-6(A). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (020FS011). When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the setting suggestion effect (020FS011; N), the process proceeds to 020FS013. When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 020FS011 that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (020FS011: Y), the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the set value is generated according to the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-6(B). (020FS012). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets to execute the determined effect content (020FS013), and ends the process.

[Regarding the modified timer pattern]
Next, a modified example of the timer pattern executed in the timer effect will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a timing chart showing patterns of the timer effect of the modification. FIG. 8-8 shows timer patterns R to Z as modified timer patterns. In any pattern, the period from when the operation state of the timer value reaches the final subtraction state to when the timer value becomes 0 seconds is the same. Here, the timer patterns R and S, the timer patterns T to W, and the timer patterns X to Z will be divided into three categories for explanation.

When timer pattern R and timer pattern S are compared, the period during which the timer value is in the decrement state is the same. However, in the period before the subtraction state, the length of the period between the addition state and the stop state is different. The timer pattern R has a longer addition state period and a longer stop state period than the timer pattern SP. Then, the timer pattern R and the timer pattern S differ in the ratio of control to the jackpot game state. For example, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state is different so that the relationship of timer pattern R>timer pattern S is satisfied. As described above, when the timer pattern R and the timer pattern S are compared, even if the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same, the big hit is obtained according to the combination of the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state. The degree of expectation controlled by the game state is different. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

It should be noted that the timer pattern S in which the periods of the addition state and the stop state are short may have a higher expectation of being controlled to the big win game state than the timer pattern R in which these periods are long. Further, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state may be changed by changing the length of the period of either the addition state or the stop state.

Next, the timer patterns T to W will be explained. These timer patterns have the same execution period of the timer effect. The timer pattern T is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern U is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, subtraction state. Timer pattern V is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern W is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, subtraction state, addition state, subtraction state, addition state, and subtraction state.

Timer pattern U and timer pattern V are patterns in which the stop state is executed three times during the period until the final subtraction state is started. For example, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state may differ depending on the number of stop states until the final subtraction state is started. Specifically, a timer pattern U or a timer pattern U in which the stop state is provided three times is provided rather than the timer pattern T in which the timer value is in the stop state once even if the execution time of the entire timer effect is the same. V has a higher degree of expectation to be controlled to a big hit game state.

Even if the number of stop states until the start of the final subtraction state is the same, the operation state of the timer value is set in the following order: addition state, stop state, addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, subtraction state. The timer pattern U in which the value changes is a bigger hit than the timer pattern V in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. The degree of expectation to be controlled in the game state is high. As described above, even if the number of stop states is the same, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the big win game state differs depending on the combination of the operating states of the timer values. It is possible to improve the interest of the production used.

Also, like the timer pattern W, there may be a pattern in which a stop state is not provided between the addition state and the subtraction state. In the case of such a timer pattern, when the effect of counting up the timer value as an addition state ends, the effect of counting down the timer value is started. However, a state in which the timer value is momentarily stopped between count-up and count-down may be provided. Further, the timer pattern W without a stop state may have a higher degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state than the timer patterns TV with a stop state. Conversely, timer patterns T to V provided with a stop state may have a higher expectation of being controlled to a big win game state than timer pattern W without a stop state.

Next, the timer patterns X to Z will be explained. These timer patterns have the same execution period of the timer effect. The timer pattern X is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. Timer pattern Y is a pattern in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of subtraction state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern Z is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, stop state, and subtraction state.

The difference between the timer patterns X to Z is the difference between the operation states before and after the first stop state. Timer pattern X is a pattern in which the operation states before and after the first stop state are a combination of an addition state and a subtraction state. Timer pattern Y is a pattern in which the operation states before and after the first stop state are a combination of a subtraction state and a subtraction state. Timer pattern Z is a pattern in which the operation states before and after the first stop state are a combination of an addition state and an addition state. The degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state may be different depending on the combination of the operation states before and after the stop state. For example, depending on the combination before and after the stop state, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the big hit game state in the order of timer pattern X<timer pattern Y<timer pattern Z is high. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operating states before and after the stopped state, so that the interest in the presentation using the timer image can be improved.

Note that there may be combinations of operation states other than the patterns shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-8. Further, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state according to the action state may be made different depending on the combination of the action states in these plural types of patterns. For example, even if the execution period of the entire timer effect is short, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be higher than the case where the execution period of the timer effect is long, depending on the combination of operation states. Also, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be different depending on whether the number of states in any one of the addition state, the stop state and the subtraction state is large or small, and the execution period is long or short.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by characteristic parts 020F to 021F]
[1] In the timer patterns shown in FIG. 8-2, when a big win is made, a longer timer pattern is more likely to be determined than when the win is lost. Further, in the timer pattern of the same number of seconds, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state differs according to the combination of the length of the periods of the addition state, the stop state and the subtraction state. For example, in the 120-second timer pattern, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of 120-second timer pattern C<120-second timer pattern B<120-second timer pattern A. Further, in the 90-second timer pattern, the expectation of a big hit is high in the order of 90-second timer pattern F<90-second timer pattern E<90-second timer pattern F. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-2, comparing 120-second timer pattern A and 120-second timer pattern C, even if the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same, the length of the period of the addition state is The degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state differs depending on the combination with the length of the period of the stop state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8, when timer pattern R and timer pattern S are compared, even if the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same, the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state are different. The degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state is different depending on the combination of and. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-2, the 90-second timer pattern F is a pattern that does not include an addition state before a subtraction state. Also, the 90-second timer pattern E is a pattern that includes an addition state before a subtraction state. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the 90-second timer pattern E has a higher expectation than the 90-second timer pattern F to be controlled to the big win game state. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8-4, depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big win game state differs. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and to enhance the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), depending on the type of timer pattern, the operation state before and after the stop state is different, and thus the degree of expectation for a big hit is different. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the operation state before and after the stopped state, and to improve the interest of the presentation using the timer image.

[6] As shown in FIG. 8-6, a setting suggestion effect is executed to change the color of the timer image to a color corresponding to the set value. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the specific effect when the timer value reaches 0 seconds. In other words, the setting suggesting effect can be executed depending on the display color of the timer image, but the setting suggesting effect is not executed as the effect when the timer reaches 0 seconds. In the specific performance, a notice suggesting that the game will be controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. Therefore, if the setting suggesting effect is executed as one of such advance notice effects, the player may be confused about the effect. By not executing the setting suggestion performance as the performance when the timer value reaches 0 seconds, the player can easily recognize the setting suggestion performance, so that the interest of the performance using the timer image is improved. can be made

[Other modifications of characteristic portions 020F to 021F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the color of the timer may be changed according to the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state. Then, the color of the timer may be switched when the operation mode of the timer image is switched. By doing so, it is possible to add unexpectedness when the operation mode of the timer image is switched, and it is possible to improve the interest of the presentation using the predetermined display.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the case where the color of the timer image is different as the setting suggestion rendering has been described. The change timing of the color of the timer image changed from the start of display of the timer image. However, the color of the timer image may be changed with the stopped state as a trigger. Alternatively, the color may be changed only during the stopped state. In this way, attention can be drawn when the operating state of the timer value is in the stopped state. Note that the color of the timer image may be changed in states other than the stopped state. Also, instead of changing the color immediately at the start of each operating state, the color may gradually change over time.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, a suggestive effect suggesting a change in the color of the timer image may be executed. Specifically, the color of the timer image may be changed by executing an effect (for example, an effect of hitting the timer image, etc.) in which a character appears and acts on the timer. In such a case, a pattern in which the suggestive effect succeeds and a pattern in which the suggestive effect fails may be provided. Also, the percentage of success patterns in which the color of the timer image changes may vary depending on the character. Also, such a suggestive effect may be executed when the operating state of the timer image is in the stopped state. Also, the suggestive effect may be executed in other operating states.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, when the operation mode of the timer image changes, the state of the timer value may change by acting on the timer image. Specifically, the timer value may be added by an effect in which the character acts on the timer image in the addition state (for example, an effect of increasing the timer value). Similarly, even in the stop state or the subtraction state, the timer value may be stopped or subtracted by an effect acting on the timer image.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, instead of executing the setting suggesting effect by the color of the timer image, by adding a character image around the timer image, the setting suggesting effect is executed by the difference of the character. can be In such a case, characters may be displayed at a predetermined ratio. Also, the character is always displayed together with the effect of the timer image, but a character different from the usual character may be displayed when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is won. By executing the setting suggesting effect by the character, the setting can be suggested without interfering with other notices executed on the screen, and the setting can be suggested over a long period of time during which the timer effect is executed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize setting suggestions.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the length of the execution period of the timer effect. For example, in the case of a pattern with a long execution period of the timer performance with a high expectation of being controlled to the jackpot game state, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion performance may be higher than that of the pattern with a short execution period. Conversely, in the case of a pattern with a short execution period of the timer effect, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than in the pattern with a long execution period.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-8, there is a pattern in which a plurality of stop states are provided before the final subtraction state is started. In such a pattern in which a plurality of stop states are provided, the stop state may be used as a branching point, and any operation state may be set.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, in the case of a timer pattern in which a plurality of addition states, stop states, and subtraction states exist, the total time of the operation state may differ from the expected degree of control to the jackpot game state. . For example, the pattern with the longest total period of the addition state may have a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the other patterns.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the action mode of the timer image may be changed according to the action of the player. For example, an effect in which the timer value is incremented may be executed by repeatedly hitting the push button 31B as the operating means by the player. In such a case, if the player does not make a move, only the added total value may be displayed after the effective period of the operation.

[10] The pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the above-described embodiment is not limited to this. A plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation, and when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols, the player is awarded a predetermined number of medals. It may be applied to a slot machine that pays out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, a bonus advantageous to the player, AT (a state in which the player is notified of the operation procedure for operating the stop button), CZ (advantageous control for AT in the notification state) state with a high replay probability), ART (a state in which AT + replay probability is high), etc., or the above-mentioned timer effect is executed as a effect before giving notice by a specific effect that suggests transition You may do so.

(Description of Characteristic Portions 154F to 156F)
Next, the characterizing portions 154F to 156F of this embodiment will be described. As for the characteristic parts 154F to 156F, the technology for pachinko machines that can be set to one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player, such as the probability of winning a big hit, as follows. explain.

As for the characterizing part 154F, a battle effect is executed as an effect indicating whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state. In the battle production, a win is achieved when the ally character defeats the enemy character, and a loss occurs when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. Before execution of such a battle effect, a development effect is executed as a effect that suggests (incites) whether or not the battle effect will develop in the ready-to-reach state. Also, on the screen of the image display device 5, the number of out balls hit by the player is displayed as a display of the total number of outs. The display of the total number of outs may be updated by a change effect in which the number of outs detected during a predetermined period is added. The characteristic portion 154F is characterized by the timing of performing the effect of changing the display mode of the display of the total number of outs.

As for the characterizing part 155F, when the total number of outs reaches 350 or more as a specific mode, the setting suggesting effect is executed. The setting suggesting effect is a effect suggesting the currently set setting value. Specifically, in the setting suggesting effect, when the total number of outs reaches 350 or more, a box is opened, and a display suggesting the current setting value appears from the box. The characteristic part 155F is characterized by the timing of performing the effect of changing the display mode of the display of the total number of outs, and the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect that is executed upon the change of the effect.

As for the characteristic portion 156F, when the big win game state is controlled, after the battle production is executed, once it is suggested that the big win game state is not controlled, there is a resurrection production that notifies that the big win game state is controlled. executed. The characteristic part 156F is characterized by the timing of performing an effect of changing the display mode of the display of the total number of outs when the resurrection effect is executed.

Various effects using detection of an out ball executed for the characteristic portions 154F to 156F will be described in detail below. FIG. 9-1 is a timing chart showing various production patterns. FIG. 9A is a timing chart showing a normal pattern. When the variable display is started, the three decoration patterns start to change. The symbols are temporarily stopped one by one, and after the third symbol is temporarily stopped, all the symbols are completely stopped to perform a symbol determination stop. The change effect for changing the display mode of the display of the total number of outs is executed during the stop of design determination after the third symbol is temporarily stopped. In addition, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more due to the change effect, the setting suggesting effect is executed after the change effect is executed and before the symbol determination is stopped.

FIG. 9-1(B) is a timing chart showing a success pattern of development effects. When the variable display is started, the three decoration patterns start to change. After that, it becomes a ready-to-win state in which the two symbols are temporarily stopped at the same symbol. Then, from the ready-to-win state, a development effect is executed that suggests whether or not the battle effect is to be executed. In the development production, a production is executed to incite whether or not to stop the SP pattern suggesting development to the battle production. When the ready-to-win state is reached, the SP pattern is temporarily stopped in the remaining area, thereby developing into a battle performance. After that, the battle effect is executed, and the change effect is executed after the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped regardless of whether the result is the battle victory or the battle defeat. Then, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more after execution of the change performance, the setting suggestion performance is executed, and the symbols are fixed and stopped.

FIG. 9-1(C) is a timing chart showing a development effect failure pattern. Until the development effect is executed, it is the same as the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(B). In the development effect failure pattern, when the SP symbols are temporarily stopped after reaching the ready-to-win state, a cross indicating failure is displayed on the SP symbols. After that, the pattern is determined and stopped without execution of the change performance unlike the normal pattern. Then, the change effect is executed immediately after the next variable display is started. Then, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more after execution of the change performance, the setting suggesting performance is executed, and then the symbols are fixed and stopped.

FIG. 9-1(D) is a timing chart showing a pattern of developmental effect failure+next big win. It is the same as FIGS. 9-1(B) and (C) until the development effect is executed. In the development production failure of FIG. 9-1 (C), when the SP pattern is temporarily stopped after reaching the ready-to-win state, a cross indicating failure is displayed in the SP pattern, and the change production is not executed thereafter. . However, in the development effect failure + next big hit pattern shown in Fig. 9-1 (D), when the SP symbol is temporarily stopped after reaching the ready-to-win state, the SP symbol changes immediately after the x indicating failure is displayed. A performance is performed. Then, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more after execution of the change effect,
A setting suggestion effect is executed, and then the pattern is fixed and stopped. In addition, the variable display of the big win is executed as the next variable display, and at this time, the change performance is executed near the stop of design determination.

FIG. 9-1(E) is a timing chart showing the pattern of failure of development effect+next big win. The process is the same as in FIGS. 9-1(B), (C) and (D) until the development effect is executed. After the development effect is executed, the SP symbols are temporarily stopped and the battle effect develops as in FIG. 9-1(B). After that, an effect is executed in which the player is defeated in the battle effect and the decoration pattern is temporarily stopped by the missing pattern. After the design temporary stop appearance effect, the resurrection effect is executed after the change effect is executed. The resurrection effect revives the ally character, and the effect of defeating the enemy character is executed. Then, when the total number of outs is 350 or more due to the change performance after the pattern temporary stop appearance, the setting suggesting performance is executed before the big win pattern is fixed and stopped. It should be noted that the change effect may be executed after the symbol temporary stop appearance and before the setting suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, the performance may be executed until the middle of the performance after the pattern temporary stop appearance, and the remaining performance may be executed before the setting suggestion performance is executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect. FIGS. 9-2(A) to 9-2(D) are display screen diagrams of the image display device 5 showing various effects using the detection of the out ball of the normal pattern. At the start of fluctuation shown in FIG. 9-2(A), the three decoration patterns start to fluctuate in the central area of the screen. In the lower left area of the screen, the active display as the display corresponding to the current variable display is displayed on the pedestal, and in the area to the right of it, the two pending displays corresponding to the variable displays that have not yet been executed are displayed. be. Also, in the lower right area of the screen, the total number of out balls counted by the out ball sensor capable of detecting the number of game balls reaching the game area is displayed as a total out number display 154F001.

The total out count display 154F001 displays 350 in the denominator and the current total number of out balls in the numerator. Since the current total number of out balls is 340, that number is displayed. A box image 154F002 is displayed to the left of the total number of outs display 154F001. The box image 154F002 may be opened when a predetermined condition is established such that the total number of out balls is 350 or more in the denominator, and an image regarding setting suggestion may be displayed from inside. The out-ball sensor is provided at a position where the hit game ball is finally discharged.

During execution of the change effect shown in FIG. 9-2(B), when the three decoration symbols are temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, the out image 154F003 is displayed above the total out number display 154F001 while the symbols are temporarily stopped. be. The out image 154F is a display showing the total number of out balls from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. In the change effect, when the out image 154F003 acts (contacts) the total out number display 154F001, an effect is executed in which the numerical value of the numerator is increased by the number of out balls.

Next, when executing the setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-2(C), when the three decorative patterns are temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, the character "plum" is displayed from the box image 154F002 while the patterns are temporarily stopped. A setting suggestion image 154F004 displayed in is displayed. The character "plum" functions as an odd setting suggestion because it is displayed at a high rate when the current setting value is an odd number (settings 1, 3, 5). Also, the total number of outs display 154F001 has its numerator updated from 340 to 353 by a change effect. Thus, the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed as the setting suggestion effect when the numerical value of 350, which is the denominator, exceeds the total number of out balls.

Then, at the time of the next variable display shown in FIG. 9-2(D), the three decoration patterns start to change in the center area of the screen. Also, the total number of outs displayed in the lower right area of the screen 1
The presentation of 54F001 is updated to display the numerator as the number 3. Thus, the total number of outs display 154F001 is reset once it reaches 350 in the denominator, and only the number exceeding 350 is displayed in the numerator.

An example of the effect of another pattern will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect. The display at the start of fluctuation shown in FIG. 9-3(A) is the same as at the start of fluctuation in FIG. 9-2. From such a state, when the development effect shown in FIG. 9-3(B) is executed, if the "5" symbol is in the reach state, the development symbol 154F005 consisting of the characters "SP" is displayed in the remaining middle area of the screen. A development effect that slowly flows from above to below is executed. In the development production, the development pattern 154F005 stops in the middle area and develops into SP reach, which is a battle production, and the development pattern 154F005 stops in the middle area, and a cross is displayed, and the development pattern 154F005 stops in the battle production SP reach. A development production failure pattern that does not develop is included.

FIGS. 9-3(C) to (E) show the flow of the developmental effect success pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-3(C), the battle effect shown in FIG. 9-3(D) is executed from the state where the developed symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle area. In the battle production, a battle production in which an enemy character and an ally character fight is executed. After that, after an effect is executed in which the ally character wins as a result of the battle, the combination of "555", which is a big hit symbol, is displayed in the center of the screen. After the changing effect is executed at the timing when the symbol is temporarily stopped, the setting suggesting effect is executed in which the setting suggesting image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 9-3(E). .

Also, FIGS. 9-3(F) to (H) show the flow of the development effect failure pattern effect. As shown in FIG. 9-3(F), from the state in which the development pattern 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle area, as shown in FIG. It is shown that it does not develop into a performance. Then, in the development effect failure pattern, at the timing when the development pattern 154F005 is displayed with a cross and the pattern is temporarily stopped, the change effect and the setting suggesting effect are not executed. Then, at the start of the next variable display, a change effect is executed, and thereafter, a setting suggesting effect is executed in which a setting suggesting image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 9-3(H).

Also, FIGS. 9-3(I) to 9-3(K) show the flow of effects when there is a jackpot pattern in the reserve. The fact that there is a big hit in the hold means that the hold information to be controlled to the big win game state is stored in the hold information of the next variable display being executed this time. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (I), from the state in which the development symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle area, as shown in FIG. It is shown that it does not develop into a performance. In the pattern in which there is a big hit while on hold, different from the case shown in FIG. 9-3(G), a change effect is executed in which the out image 154F003 acts on the total out number display 154F001. With this change effect, a setting suggestion effect is executed in which a setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from a box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 9-3(K).

An example of the effect of another pattern will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect. FIG. 9-4(A) is a diagram showing a state when the development effect is successful and the battle effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 9-4(A), after the start of the battle production in which the ally character and the enemy character fight, as shown in FIG. 9-4(B), when the ally character loses the battle, An effect of being knocked down by the character is executed. After that, in the event that the result of display is a misplaced display, the flow of presentation is as shown in FIGS. 9-4(C) to 9-4(D). In addition, when the big hit display result is finally displayed, the flow of effects is as shown in FIGS. 9-4(E) to (H).

As shown in FIG. 9-4(C), in the event that the final result is a lost display, the out image 154F003 acts on the total out number display 154F001 while the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the combination of the lost symbols. A change effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-4(D), since the total number of outs display 154F001 exceeds 350, a setting suggestion effect is executed in which a setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed out of the box image 154F002.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(E), when the final result is a big hit display, the out image 154F003 is displayed in the total out number display 154F001 while the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the combination of the winning symbols. A change production that works is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-4(F), a resurrection effect is executed in which characters of "resurrection" and an effect image are displayed in the center of the screen. Next, as shown in FIG. 9-4(G), a resurrection effect is executed in which the ally character stands up and attacks the enemy character. After that, when the ally character wins, the big hit display result combination is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 9-4(H). Then, since the total number of outs display 154F001 exceeds 350, a setting suggestion effect is executed in which a setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from among the box images 154F002.

Next, a table for determining the display mode of the setting suggestion image 154F004 that appears from the box image 154F002 when the setting suggestion effect is executed will be described. FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table. The setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121. - 特許庁

As shown in the setting-suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-5, the ratios of the effect contents determined with respect to the set values 1 to 6 are set differently. In the case of the set value 1, the display of "?" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the display of "plum" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 25%. Displaying "Bamboo" as the setting suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and displaying "Pine tree" as the setting suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 0%. Here, the display of "?" is a display that does not suggest setting values that are uniformly displayed at a high rate for all setting values. Also, the display of "plum" suggests an odd number setting, the display of "bamboo" suggests an even number setting, and the display of "pine" suggests that a setting of 2 or more is fixed.

In the case of the setting value 2, the display of "?" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the display of "plum" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%. The display of "bamboo" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and the display of "pine tree" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%. In the case of the set value 3, the display of "?" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the display of "plum" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 20%. Displaying "Bamboo" as the setting suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and displaying "Pine tree" as the setting suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 5%.

In the case of the set value 4, the display of "?" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the display of "plum" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%. Displaying "bamboo" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 15%, and displaying "pine tree" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In the case of the set value 5, the display of "?" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the display of "plum" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 10%. Displaying "Bamboo" as the setting suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and displaying "Pine tree" as the setting suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 15%.

In the case of the set value 6, the display of "?" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the display of "plum" as the setting suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%. 10% of the time, it is decided to display “Bamboo” as the setting suggestion effect, and 15% of the time it is decided to display “Pine tree” as the setting suggestion effect. Since the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs according to the setting value in this manner, the setting value can be estimated from the setting suggestion effect to be executed. For example, when "pine tree" is displayed, the setting value 1 is denied, so it is possible to provide amusement that encourages continuation of the game.

Further, as shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-5, the ratio of displaying "pine tree" increases as the set value increases. It should be noted that the display of "?" may have a different ratio depending on the set value. Further, as the effect content, a display may be provided that confirms that a specific set value is set. Specifically, when a rainbow-colored image is displayed, setting 6 may be confirmed. Further, if the odd number setting is selected, the "bamboo" symbol indicating the even number setting may not be displayed, and if the even number setting is selected, the "plum" symbol indicating the odd number setting may not be displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 stores set value information output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the start of variable display, or output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the time of setting change and stored on the effect control CPU 120 side. Based on the set value information, one of the set values in the table of FIG. 9-5 is selected to determine the effect content.

Next, various processes executed by adding the number of out balls will be described. FIG. 9-6 is a flow chart showing out addition processing. The out addition process is included in the process executed in the pre-reading notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the out detection sensor (154FS001). If there is no detection by the out detection sensor (154FS001;N), the process is terminated. If there is detection by the out detection sensor (154FS001; Y), the out addition counter is incremented by 1 (154FS002). The out addition counter is stored in the RAM 122, for example, and is counted one by one by the effect control CPU 120 when the sub side receives a command based on a detection signal from the out detection switch.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start variable display (154FS003). Whether or not it is time to start the variable display can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the effect process flag. If it is not the variable display start timing (154FS003; N), the process ends. If it is the variable display start timing (154FS003; Y), it is determined whether or not the next flag is set (154FS004). The next time flag is a flag set in the out addition effect process described later, and is a flag indicating that the out addition effect is executed in the next change, not the current change.

If the next flag is set (154FS004; Y), the process is terminated. If the next time flag is not set (154FS004; N), the process proceeds to 154FS005. In the processing of 154FS005, it is set to execute a change effect in which the total number of outs from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display is added. By the processing of 154FS005, a change effect is executed based on the total number of outs with a period from one variable display to the next variable display as a delimiter. Next, a change performance execution flag is set (154FS006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of outs has become 350 or more due to the change effect (154FS007). If the total number of outs is not 350 or more (154FS007; N), the process ends. If the total number of outs is 350 or more (154FS007; Y), the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set (154FS008), and the process is terminated.

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing out addition effect processing. The out addition effect process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the next flag is set (154FS010). The next flag is a flag set in 154FS016, which will be described later, and is a flag that is set not for the current variable display but for executing the out addition effect at the start of the next variable display. If the next time flag is set (154FS010; Y), the process proceeds to 154FS027.

If the next flag is not set (154FS010; N), it is determined whether or not the change effect execution flag is set (154FS011). The change effect execution flag is a flag that is set in the above-described 154FS006, and is a flag that indicates that the change effect is executed in this variable display. If the change effect execution flag is not set (154FS011; N), the process is terminated. If the change effect execution flag is set (154FS011; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a variable display for executing the development effect (154FS012). Whether or not it is a variable display that executes a development effect may be determined by a variation pattern command or the like.

If it is a variable display for executing a development effect (154FS013; Y), it is determined whether or not it is a variable display for developing a battle effect (154FS013). If it is not the variable display for executing the development effect (154FS013; N), the process proceeds to 154FS017. Whether or not it is a variable display for executing a battle effect may be determined by a variation pattern command or the like. If it does not develop into a battle performance (154FS013; N), the information stored in the pending memory buffer is checked to determine whether or not the next pending memory is a big hit (154FS015). If the next pending memory is a big hit (154FS014; Y), the process moves to 154FS017.

When the next pending memory is not a big hit (154FS014; N), the setting is made so that the change performance is not executed at the time of temporary stop of the symbol but the change performance is executed at the next variable display (154FS015). Next, the next flag is set (154FS016), and the process is terminated. By the processing of 154FS012 to 154FS016, the development effect is executed, but in the development effect failure pattern that does not progress to the battle effect, the execution of the change effect in the variable display of this time is restricted.

If it develops into a battle effect at 154FS013 (154FS013; Y), it is determined whether or not the current variable display is a big win (154FS023). Whether or not the current variable display is a big hit may be determined by a command or the like indicating the display result. If the variable display this time is not a big hit (154FS023; N), the process moves to 154FS017. If the variable display this time is a big hit (154FS023; Y), it is determined whether or not the variable display this time is a revival pattern (154FS024). If the variable display this time is not a restoration pattern (154FS024; N), the process proceeds to 154FS017.

If the variable display this time is a resurrection pattern (154FS024; Y), a change effect is executed when the symbol temporary stop is simulated to stop at a lost symbol, and the display of the total number of outs is set to be updated (154FS025). . Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS026), and the process proceeds to 154FS019. By the processing of 154FS012-154FS013, 154FS023-154FS026, after executing the development production and developing into the battle production, in the pattern where the resurrection production is executed in which it is assumed that the battle production was once defeated and the revival production is executed. A change production can be executed.

If the development effect is not executed at 154FS012 (154FS012; N), if the next pending memory is a big hit at 154FS014 (154FS014; Y), and if the variable display at 154FS023 is not a big hit (154FS023; N), the variable display at this time is not the resurrection pattern (154FS024; N), at 154FS017, a change effect is executed at the time of the symbol temporary stop, and the display of the total number of outs is set to be updated. Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS018), and the process proceeds to 154FS019.

In the processing of 154FS019, it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set. The setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag set in the above-described 154FS008, and is a flag set on the condition that the total number of outs becomes 350 or more due to the change effect. If the setting suggestion effect execution flag is not set (154FS019; N), the process is terminated. If the setting-suggestion effect execution flag is set (154FS019; Y), the content of the setting-suggestion effect is determined by the setting-suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (154FS020). Next, the setting suggestion effect execution flag is reset (154FS021). After that, the display of the total number of outs is reset, updated to a value corresponding to the change effect (154FS022), and the processing is terminated.

In the process of 154FS010, if the next flag is set (154FS010; Y), a change effect is executed at the start of the variable display, and the total out number display is set to be updated (154FS027). Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS028), and the process of 154FS019 is performed.

By the processing of 154FS017 to 154FS022, the change effect is executed at the timing of the temporary stop of the symbol. Then, the setting-suggestion effect is subsequently executed by executing the change effect. In addition, in the case of the resurrection effect pattern in which the process of 154FS017026 is shifted to the process of 154FS019, the change effect is executed when the pattern is temporarily stopped, and the setting suggesting effect is executed when the pattern is temporarily stopped. Further, in the case of the pattern of shifting from the processing of 154FS028 to the processing of 154FS019, the change effect is executed at the timing of starting the variable display, and the setting suggesting effect is continuously executed after the change effect. .

[Main configurations and effects obtained by characteristic portions 154F to 156F]
[1] It has not been considered to execute the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine with a setting function. In the characterizing portion 154F, a battle effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled for a big hit can be executed. Before execution of the battle production, it is possible to execute a development production that suggests whether or not the battle production is to be executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute a change effect for changing the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 before the symbol determination is stopped. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-2(C), by setting the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 to 350 or more, it is possible to display the setting suggestion image 154F004. Further, it is possible to execute the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(B) and the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C). In the characterizing portion 154F having such a configuration, execution of the changing effect is restricted in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C). As a result, in the variable display that executes the development production failure pattern production that does not execute the battle production after executing the development production, the execution of the change production is restricted, so the battle production is not executed due to the execution of the change production. You can prevent things from being found out in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[2] As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the normal pattern in which the battle production is not executed, the setting suggestion production can be executed, but in the development production failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the setting Execution of suggestion production is restricted. As a result, in the variable display that executes the development production failure pattern production that does not execute the battle production after executing the development production, the execution of the setting suggestion production is restricted. It is possible to prevent the fact that it will not be executed from being found out in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[3] When the execution of the change effect is restricted in the variable display in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C), the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the non-execution of the battle performance from being found out in advance due to the execution of the change performance, and to execute the change performance at the timing of the next variable display after the end of the variable display. can be done. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[4] As shown in FIG. 9-3, the display of the total number of outs 154F001 during execution of the development effect is not displayed. As a result, the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 becomes difficult to see while the development effect is being executed, so the development effect can be conspicuous.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (I) to (K), in the case of a pattern in which there is a jackpot in the hold, the variation effect is executed even when the development effect failure pattern is being executed. It's like As a result, it is possible to execute an unexpected performance and improve the interest of the game.

[6] A game can be played by shooting game balls into the game area, and the number of game balls that have reached the game area is detected by an out ball detection sensor. The display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 changes according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor. Thus, by changing the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor, it is possible to execute a suitable change effect.

[7] Execution of the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine with a setting function has not been considered. In the characterizing portion 155F, a battle effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled for a big win can be executed. Before execution of the battle production, it is possible to execute a development production that suggests whether or not the battle production is to be executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute a change effect for changing the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 before the symbol determination is stopped. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-2(C), by setting the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 to 350 or more, it is possible to display the setting suggestion image 154F004. Further, it is possible to execute the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(B) and the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C). In the characteristic portion 155F having such a configuration, execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C). As a result, in the variable display that executes the development production failure pattern production that does not execute the battle production after executing the development production, the execution of the setting suggestion production is restricted, so the battle production is executed by executing the change production. It is possible to prevent that what is not done will be found out in advance. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[8] In the developmental effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C), when the execution of the setting suggesting effect is restricted in the variable display, the setting suggesting effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the non-execution of the specific performance from being found out in advance due to the execution of the setting suggesting performance, and the setting suggesting performance can be executed after the end of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[9] In the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1(C), when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the non-execution of the battle performance from being found out in advance due to the execution of the setting suggesting performance, and the setting suggesting performance can be executed after the end of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[10] Execution of the effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine with a setting function has not been considered. In the characterizing portion 156F, a battle effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled for a big hit can be executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute a change effect for changing the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 before the symbol determination is stopped. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-2(C), by setting the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 to 350 or more, it is possible to display the setting suggestion image 154F004. Further, in the case of being controlled to the big win game state, after the battle performance is executed, it is possible to execute the resurrection performance for notifying that the control is made to the big win game state after the temporary stop of the symbols due to the defeat of the battle. . Then, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when the battle effect is executed and the resurrection effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed, and the change effect is executed as shown in FIG. 9-4 (E). Thus, when the battle performance is executed and the resurrection performance is executed, after the battle performance is executed, the change performance is executed before the resurrection performance is executed. As a result, when the battle production is executed and the revival production is not executed, the change production is executed after the battle production is executed, and when the battle production is executed and the revival production is executed, after the battle production is executed Since the change performance is executed before the resurrection performance is executed, it is possible to prevent the fact that the resurrection performance is executed from being found out in advance. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a game machine having a setting function.

[11] The total number of outs display 154F001 during execution of the battle effect and the revival effect is not displayed. As a result, the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 becomes difficult to see while the battle effect and the resurrection effect are being executed, so that the battle effect and the resurrection effect can be made conspicuous.

[12] As shown in FIG. 9-4(H), if the mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 becomes 350 or more during execution of the resurrection effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the resurrection effect. . As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the setting effect not being executed even though the mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 has reached 350 or more. More specifically, since the big win is always achieved after the execution of the resurrection performance, the setting suggestion performance is executed after the big win is completed when the setting suggestion performance is not executed in the variable display of this time. If this happens, the setting suggestion effect will come at a much later timing, so by executing the setting suggestion effect during the resurrection effect, such itself can be prevented. Incidentally, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during a big hit round or the like.

[Other Modifications of Characteristic Portions 154F to 156F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 may change to a different display mode depending on the set value. Specifically, in the case of settings 4, 5, and 6 as specific setting values, the total number of outs display 154F001 may be displayed in red in which settings 4, 5, and 6 are confirmed. Then, if the change effect is restricted while the total out number display 154F001 is being performed in red, a message of "add later" specifying that the change effect will be executed after the end of the restricted variable display is displayed. It should be displayed.
Thus, even if the change presentation is restricted, the message of ``add later'' can indicate that the specific set value will be used in the future, and the player can be given a sense of security. The timing for changing the total number of outs display 154F001 to red may be executed when the total number of outs is near 350 (for example, 330), or may be changed at the timing when 350 is reset to 0. You may do so. Also, the maximum setting of 6 may be indicated by a rainbow display.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, the value of the number of out balls added in the change effect is the number of game balls detected by the out ball sensor from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. . However, the number of out-balls detected until the change effect is executed may be added by the change effect. In such a case, the game balls detected while the development effect and the battle effect are being executed are added in the subsequent change effect. In the case of the resurrection effect pattern, the number of game balls detected by the out-ball detection sensor during the execution of the battle effect and the resurrection effect is changed by executing the change effect after the resurrection effect is executed. The display mode of the display 154F001 may be changed. In this way, since the changing performance is executed after the resurrection performance is executed, it is possible to prevent the timing of executing the changing performance from being too late and the interest in the game being lowered.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, it is desirable that the display order of the image of the total out number display 154F001 is higher than the display order of the images of the other advance notice effects. In other words, the image of the total number of outs display 154F001 should be displayed in front of the images of the other notice effects.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the total number of outs display 154F001 is not displayed in the development effect, battle effect, resurrection effect, etc. has been described. However, the total number of outs display 154F001 may become translucent during execution of these effects, and may be displayed in such a manner that it is more difficult to visually recognize than usual but can be visually recognized by the player.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the game balls detected by the out-ball sensor are all out-balls hit into the game area. However, the changing effect may be executed based on the number of balls paid out to the player side, or the changing effect may be executed for the game balls that have won a specific winning hole such as the starting winning hole. can be Also, the change effect may be executed based only on the game ball that has passed through the out port.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed is normally between the temporary stop of the third symbol and the finalization of the symbol. However, the change effect may be executed at other timings. For example, the change effect may be executed after the timing at which the first symbol or the second symbol is temporarily stopped. Also, the change effect may be executed at each timing before the start of reach, during reach, and after reach. Further, the degree of expectation for execution of the subsequent setting suggestion performance and the degree of expectation for execution of the setting suggestion performance corresponding to the set value may differ depending on the execution timing of the change performance.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the change effect may be executed each time an out ball is detected. Even in such a case, the change effect is not executed (or displayed in a manner that is difficult to see) during the development effect or battle effect, and the number of out balls detected during the development effect or battle effect is It is desirable that the amount is added after the performance is finished.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed may be not the timing during the variable display, but the timing from the stop of design determination to the start of the next variable display, or waiting for customers. The timing may be during execution of the demonstration effect. Also, the setting suggestion effect executed after the change effect may be executed at such timing.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed is during the big win game, during the execution of the first variable display after the big win, during the display of the fanfare screen at the start of the big win, and the ending screen at the end of the big win. may be executed while the is displayed. Also, the setting suggestion effect executed after the change effect may be executed at such timing.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the out-ball sensor is provided at the position where the struck game ball is finally discharged has been described. However, the out-ball sensor may be provided at a place where it enters the game area (at least a position where the shot ball does not return).

[11] In the above-described embodiment, in the development effect failure pattern, the case where the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display instead of the current variable display has been described. However, the change effect may be performed not at the start of the next variable display, but during the pattern fixing stop after the next third pattern is temporarily stopped.

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

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

1 pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 effect control CPU.

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A gaming machine capable of executing variable display of identification information and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
display means capable of displaying the predetermined display numerical value as a specific numerical value by updating and displaying the predetermined display numerical value;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the numerical value of the predetermined display reaches the specific numerical value;
The display means combines any one of a first operation state, a second operation state, and a third operation state in which operation modes in updating display of the numerical value of the predetermined display are different in the display period of the predetermined display, and A predetermined display can be displayed,
the first operating state is a state in which updating display is performed by sequentially adding the numerical values of the predetermined display from a first numerical value to a second numerical value;
the second operating state is a state in which updating display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed;
the third operating state is a state in which an update display is performed by subtracting the numerical value of the predetermined display;
Even if the length of the period of the third operating state is the same, the The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is different,
The update display of the predetermined numerical value is started when the operation state changes to the first operation state after the operation mode changes to the second operation state after the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is started. The degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the operation state changes to the third operation state after the operation mode changes to the second operation state,
The mode of the predetermined display is provided in a plurality of types according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state,
The display means is capable of switching the mode of the predetermined display when an operation mode of updating display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is switched.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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