JP7305305B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can play games using game media and can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player.

Conventionally , there is a pachinko game machine with a setting value changing function (see Patent Document 1, for example). Also, there is a pachinko game machine provided with information display means capable of displaying predetermined information regarding the game value to be given (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 Japanese Patent No. 6209653

However, when applying the information display means described in Patent Document 2 to the pachinko game machine described in Patent Document 1, if a display unit for confirming the set value and the information display means are separately provided, the game There is a problem that the cost of the machine cannot be reduced .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing costs .

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine described in means A
A game machine that performs variable display, enables a game using game media, and is controllable to an advantageous state for a player,
setting means capable of setting a set value related to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state;
game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means;
a game value imparting means for imparting a game value based on entry into a predetermined area provided within a game area in which a game medium flows;
information display means having a plurality of display units and capable of displaying predetermined information regarding the game value imparted by the game value imparting means;
a game information storage means capable of storing at least game information for the game control means to control the progress of the game;
a detecting means capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on;
a state information storage means capable of storing state information capable of specifying the state of the gaming machine detected by the detection means when the power is turned on;
with
The game control means includes a pending storage means capable of storing information on variable display as a pending storage,
Having an information display unit controlled by the game control means and including a variable display unit capable of performing at least variable display,
The information display means is
It is provided on the back side of the gaming machine so that the player cannot be seen from the front side of the gaming machine,
setting value information capable of specifying the setting value set by the setting means can be displayed in a setting confirmation state to which a transition is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The number of the display units used differs between when the predetermined information is displayed and when the set value information is displayed,
When a specific condition including that the state of the game machine at the time of power-on detected by the detection means is a special state is established, the setting means shifts to a setting permission state in which setting values can be set by the setting means. ,
When the setting permission state is set, a special display that enables recognition of the setting permission state can be performed on the variable display unit,
The special display is a display different from the display displayed on the variable display portion during the game,
When the special display is displayed on the variable display section, the display related to the variable display is not displayed on the variable display section,
When shifting to the setting permission state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased, but when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased. not,
The game control means is
When a special condition including that the state of the gaming machine at the time of power-on detected by the detecting means is a special state is established, the game information storage means is initialized along with erasure of the game information. It is possible to execute initialization processing for
When the specific condition is satisfied, an initialization process common to the initialization process executed when the special condition is satisfied can be executed based on the state information stored in the state information storage means. and
not erasing the state information regardless of whether the special condition or the specific condition is satisfied;
In the game control main processing executed until the timer interrupt processing is permitted, when the specific condition is established but a predetermined error occurs, the predetermined error occurs in the variable display section. identifiable display is made,
It is characterized by
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to means 1 according to another aspect,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state;
A title notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can notify the title corresponding to the suggested effect,
The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the suggestive effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2(D) or FIG. 8-2(F)). The part that displays the title of the reach effect in),
The suggestive effect executing means executes at least a first suggestive effect (for example, reach effects of super reach A and super reach B) and a second suggestive effect (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E) as the suggestive effects. is possible and
The title notifying means, in the second suggestive effect, notifies the title corresponding to the second suggestive effect from the start of the second suggestive effect (for example, as shown in 8-2 (H), Super Reach The part that displays the title 31AK007 corresponding to the reach effect of the super reach D from the start of the reach effect of D)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to execute the notification of the title according to the suggestive effect, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of an advance notice effect determination process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in an advance notice production|presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of a modification. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a special design display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st suspension indicator and a 2nd suspension indicator. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern determination table for losing. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents. 4 is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the display monitor; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining changes in display contents of a display monitor; It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. 4 is a flowchart showing setting change processing; 9 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing; 7 is a flowchart showing power failure detection processing; It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of a set value abnormal error or recovery from power failure during setting change. It is a diagram. (A) is a diagram showing changes in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the holding display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change process, and (B) is when a set value abnormal error occurs, or Shows the change in the display mode of the special pattern display device when the power is restored during the setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing information stored in a RAM and a cleared state; It is an explanatory diagram showing an initial pattern for each received command. It is an explanatory diagram showing a notification mode when the pachinko game machine is started. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation example of non-detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation control; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing operation speeds in operations of non-detection operation control and operation control for actual operation confirmation; FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the end timing of setting value change and setting value confirmation and the number of executions of the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process; FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an image display apparatus. 7 is a flowchart showing power failure detection processing; It is a flow chart which shows a part of production|presentation control process 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 (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area 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 time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the display result will be a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state in which a "big hit" is likely to occur in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbols, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns) which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns ) is 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 (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

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

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) 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 (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

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

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit 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 board 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. 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 to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

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

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing 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 of Characteristic Portion 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-1(A), in the present embodiment, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the display result is "losing". -2, The variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, and the display result is "losing". are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1(B), in the present embodiment, ready-to-win effects such as normal reach and super-to-reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is also referred to as a suggestive effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (jackpot reliability) when each reach is executed is normal reach < super reach E < super reach D < super reach C < super, as represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8-1 (B) The reach B is higher than the super reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which confirms that it will become a big hit.

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

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is announced at a predetermined timing after establishment of the reach. As shown in FIG. 8-1(B), the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, for the super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super reach, the title of the reach is notified only by display, and for the other super reach, the title is notified by display and sound. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices for reach with a high degree of reliability than for reach with a low degree of reliability. As a result, it is possible to effectively arouse the player's sense of anticipation, thereby improving the performance effect. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or not depending on the reliability. Also, even in the same ready-to-win effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Also, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (line script, square script, etc.) of title characters may be changed according to the type of reach.

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

(Example of production operation of characteristic portion 31AK)
Next, an example of an effect operation in this embodiment will be described. The following production operations are executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. FIG. FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super ready-to-win in this embodiment. FIG. 8-2(A) shows that variable display of decorative patterns is executed in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5. ing. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2(B), the decorative symbols showing the number 7 on the "left" and "right" stop and enter the ready-to-win mode. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), the character 31AK001, which is a friendly character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction part of the reach effect of super reach (also referred to as super reach effect) ends, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), the image display device 5 The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the characters "SP Reach A") is displayed on the entire screen, and the voice corresponding to the Reach title name (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. Thus, the title of Super Reach A is announced. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. The succeeding part of the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach A is executed. A production in which characters confront each other is also called a battle production. In the battle production, if an ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

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

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 8-2(C), the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the ready reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super ready-to-win effect, such as when the introductory portion of the super ready-to-win effect ends, the super ready-to-win effect B title 31AK005 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-2(F). (Here, the characters “SP reach B”) are displayed, and a voice corresponding to the reach title name (here, “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of super reach B is displayed. be notified. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. The succeeding part of the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win B in which .

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

In addition, Super Reach A (Fig. 8-2 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 8-2 (C) → (F) → (G) ...) Then, in the introductory part until the title is announced, the super ready-to-win effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 8-2(C)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach will be achieved after the start of the super reach effect and which title will be announced. In super reach A and super reach B, it is not limited to making the production mode until the title is announced completely common, but at least one You may make it make the part into a common production mode. For example, in the introductory portion of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a Super Reach production (for example, a production that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified after that. can be By doing so, the performance effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the performance. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach is to be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), the title 31AK007 of super reach D (here, "SP reach D" characters) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5 At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is announced by outputting a voice corresponding to the title name of Reach from the speaker 8 (here, "Kill the enemy"). In this way, in super reach D, the title is announced at the start of the super reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the level of expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 8-2(H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it does not have to be completely consistent with the degree of reliability of the reach.

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

After the title is notified in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-2(I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach performance. Incidentally, FIG. 8-2 (I) shows the same effect content as FIG. 8-2 (C) (super reach A, super reach B), but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D is executed. may

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2(J), character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, dialogue 31AK004 of character 31AK001 is displayed, and reach effect of super reach D in which character 31AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other is performed. executed.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the characters "SP reach E") are displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5. By doing so, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. In addition, along with the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is performed. executed. In this way, in Super Ready-to-Wear E, titles are announced together with the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In super reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach effect.

In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win E with low reliability of big hit, the title is notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win performance, thereby preventing the player from having excessive expectations. On the other hand, in the reach effects of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is announced (Fig. 8-2 (D), (F) , (H)). By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the super ready-to-win effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach even in the super reach performance such as the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the ready-to-win effect of super ready-to-win with high reliability of big win, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the ready-to-win effect. In the ready-to-win performance of super ready-to-win with low reliability of big win, the progress of the ready-to-win performance may be stopped and the title may be announced.

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

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

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

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

The indication of the level of expectation is not limited to the number of black stars as shown in Fig. 8-2 (H). You may make it display the numerical value corresponding to . In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), etc., in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, the number of levels of expectations may be increased by enabling display of black stars equivalent to half (half). .

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

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

(Decision production)
After each ready-to-win performance is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (end stage of variable display), a decision performance for informing whether or not the display result will be a ``jackpot'' is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit" and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is a "loss". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), an effect of displaying an image 31AK012 on the image display device 5 is executed. Thereafter, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the friendly character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-3(C), and as shown in FIG. 8-3(D), A fixed decorative pattern that is a jackpot combination is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the friendly character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

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

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, during the ready-to-win production of super-ready-to-win, the decoration pattern is reduced in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 to perform variable display. , How to display the decorative pattern during the ready-to-win production may be arbitrary. For example, the decoration pattern may not be displayed during the ready-to-win effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the ready-to-win effect.

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

(development production)
Next, a description will be given of an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the development effect is executed while the ready-to-reach effect of super reach D is being executed (title notification of super reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown in (B), the ready-to-win effect is interrupted and an effect is executed in which the screen is torn. After that, when it develops to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), the title of super reach A is reported, and the reach performance of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing into super reach B, as shown in FIG. 8-4(D), the title of super reach B is announced, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. As shown in FIG. 8-4, when the destination reach is a reach in which title notification is performed by display and sound, the title notification is performed again by display and sound.

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-4(B). You may make it display. By setting it as such production|presentation, an unexpected production|presentation can be performed. It should be noted that there may be a fake development production such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion performance)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), the expectation suggestive display 31AK008 was designed to display black stars indicating the degree of expectation from the beginning. It is also possible to execute an expectation level suggesting effect in which an expectation level is suggested by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-5(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation suggestive display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation indication indication 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. An effect is executed to fit in one of the white stars of the degree suggestive display 31AK021. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, tone quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (every number of stars). At the stage where the number of black stars corresponding to the level of expectation fits in the level of expectation suggestive display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 8-5(F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation level suggesting effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (F), black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is raised one step at a time, but two black stars are displayed. One or more may be displayed so that the degree of expectation is raised by two or more stages. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the expectation level by half. In this case, different sounds or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars displayed (the number of levels of rising expectations). For example, the same sound may be output when half black stars are displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Moreover, there may be a case where the sound is not output. By doing so, the expectation degree suggesting effects are diversified, and the effects of the effects are improved. In addition, the same black star image will be displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectations that increase at once, and the black stars will increase according to the number of stages of expectations that will increase. You may make it perform the production|presentation which does.

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

FIGS. 8-5(G) to (L) show an example of the effect operation of the title notification and the expectation suggesting effect in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, the title notification and expectation suggesting effects are executed as shown in FIGS. 8-5(A) to (F). In the special mode, the ready-to-reach performance based on the variation pattern of super ready-to-reach D is the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-reach D2 that is different from the ready-to-reach performance of super ready-to-win D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of super reach D is specified, the title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-5(G). At this time, a sound corresponding to the title name of READY is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from that in the normal mode (for example, a sound with a different tone) is output. Also, the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 in super reach D2 is not star-shaped but diamond-shaped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-5(H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indication display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. An effect is executed to fit in one of the white rhombuses of the degree suggestion display 31AK024. At this time, a sound "pong" is output from the speaker 8 indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the expectation suggestive display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted by shining as shown in FIG. 8-5(L). In this way, by varying the notification mode of the title according to the effect mode (the state when the ready-to-win effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection and the game state, etc., the effect is diversified and the effect is enhanced. improves.

FIG. 8-5 shows an example of the effect operation when the variation pattern of Super Reach D is specified, but other reach effects (title notification, expectation degree) depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) (including suggestive effects) may be made different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the ready-to-win effect is executed), whether or not to report the title of ready-to-win, and the execution ratio of the title to be reported may be varied. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the title of ready-to-win may not be announced. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the taste of the player, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

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

(Another example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation degree suggesting effect in which the display indicating the degree of expectation of the expectation degree suggesting display is increased step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the degree of expectation. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed all at once instead of step by step. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the title of Super Reach D is notified, and after completing the effect of gradually increasing black stars, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the image display A development effect is executed in which the button image 31AK031 is displayed on the device 5 . Here, when an operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. , Super Reach C titles are announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. Under the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestive display 31AK033 with three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that after the movable body 32 has moved, it is also possible to execute a development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestive display are changed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as the advance notice effect, a title advance notice for giving notice of the degree of reliability of a big hit is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach A is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of Super Reach A is displayed. is announced, the title announcement is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red as shown in FIG. 8-7(B). Thus, the title is displayed in black when the title announcement is not performed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title announcement is performed. In the title announcement shown in FIG. 8-7, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display of the title.

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

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

FIG. 8-8 is a flow chart showing an example of the announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not the announcement effect is to be executed and the mode of effect. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is the super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001).

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

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super ready-to-win title is determined according to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "losing", for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9(A). As shown in Figure 8-9 (A), the display colors of the Super Reach titles are "black", "red", "black" to "red", and "black" to "fruit pattern". Those that change, those that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the reliability of the big hit increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the timing of changing the display color of the title. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the performance effect will be improved.

In addition, the "fruit pattern" may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the title display area may be "fruit pattern". . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, it is sufficient that the display color changes after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-7. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Also, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of a super reach that has a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of change timings may be provided and one of the change timings may be determined. In the case of super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than that of super reach with a long title display period.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the display color of the title is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) in the normal mode, and as shown in FIG. Determines the display color of the title at a rate different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the pattern of display colors and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by varying the manner of execution of the title announcement (display color and display color change timing) depending on the presentation mode, the presentation is diversified and the presentation effect is improved.

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

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

In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is "big win" or "losing", the display color of the lines in the ready-to-win effect is determined, for example, by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9(C). As shown in FIG. 8-9(C), the display colors of the lines in the ready-to-win effect are "white", "red", and those that change from "white" to "red". ), the reliability of the big win is high. In other words, the reliability of the big win differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the words. By doing so, the player will pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the words, and the production effect will be improved. As for the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the words are displayed. For the object whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the big win reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the title notice and the dialogue notice in the case of super reach. and at least one of the speech announcement may be made executable. Also, the title notice and dialogue notice are explained as being determined by the decision ratio shown in FIG. 8-9, but the decision ratio is arbitrary. good. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice effect according to the type of ready-to-win, and the effect of the effect is improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Modified example 31AK-1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when the timing for deriving the display result comes, a decided effect is executed to notify whether or not the display result will be a "big hit", and then the display result is shown ( Figure 8-3 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win or loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the player's operation, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11 are diagrams showing an example of a super ready-to-win effect operation in modification 31AK-1 in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is displayed according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), after the image display device 5 enters the reach state, for example, as shown in FIG. 31AK042 is displayed, and as shown in FIGS. 8-10(C) to (F) and FIGS. 8-11(G) to (I), a ready-to-win effect is executed in which characters 31AK041 and 31AK042 face each other.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(C), a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5 along with the ready-to-win effect. As a result, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modified example 31AK-1, a plurality of types of operation effect images are prepared to indicate that an operation effect is to be executed. The reliability of the big win differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect will be executed during the ready-to-win effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-10(D), a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. It changes to the large button image 31AK047.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-11(H), a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. Effect 31AK050 that the bullet hits is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in the modification 31AK-1, when the operation effect image changes, an action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. It should be noted that the operation effect image may change without accompanying the effect effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

8-11(J), the restriction line 31AK044 is erased, and the stick image 31AK051 is displayed at the center portion as shown in FIG. 8-11(K). , and a display prompting an operation to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation valid period during which the operation to the stick controller 31A is valid.

Here, when an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11(L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (M), the determined decorative symbols that will be the big winning combination are derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 8-11(L) is automatically displayed.

In this modified example 31AK-1, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and operation effects using these images are executed in the order of small button image<large button image<stick image. The reliability of the jackpot is high when it is done. Even when an operation performance image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation performance image with high reliability during ready-to-win performance, so that the performance effect is improved and the expectation of the player is increased. can be maintained.

In addition, in the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11, the reach title notification and the expectation level suggestion display are omitted, but the reach production shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11 or in parallel with the operation effect. Decisions related to operation effects and operation effect images (whether there is an operation effect, whether to display an operation effect image, whether there is an effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 8-8.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 8-12 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 8-12(a), when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. The shutter image 31AK061 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits a notification. When the closed shutter is opened, the variable display of decorative patterns is started as shown in FIG. 8-12(b). Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left pattern and the right pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIG. 8-12(c), the reach state is entered.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-12(d), the super ready-to-win effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as a reach title display. The ready-to-win title image 31AK062 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Also, in the ready-to-win title image 31AK062, characters of "battle ready-to-win" are displayed to indicate that a ready-to-win effect accompanied by a battle effect is to be executed.

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

After that, a battle ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-12(e). An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle Victory!" are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production ends, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number patterns. As shown in FIG. 8-12(f), all the symbols are stopped and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12(a) and (d), both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 forming the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the ready-to-win title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with a high degree of reliability for big wins has been displayed.

The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 8-12(a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 8-12(d). Therefore, attention can be paid to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Also, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 8-12(a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 8-12(d) are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination of the shutter effect (whether or not to use the shutter effect and the mode of effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 8-8. In that case, the shutter performance may be determined based on the determination result of the title display color in step 31AKS002 of FIG. 8-8. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the fruit pattern shutter effect may be executed more easily. Further, the determination relating to the ready-to-win title effect may also be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 8-8 together with the determination relating to the shutter effect.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 207SG of this Embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-7, the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape, and a game board (gauge 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 207SG003, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is positioned between a door open position where the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) to unlock it. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which game balls can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which game balls can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball hit relatively weakly (left-handed) by operating the ball operating handle 30 flows down. This is the game area where a game ball that is hit harder (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general prize winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R is provided with a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general A winning hole 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can enter the first start winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R can be variable. It is possible to win the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10 and the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and to pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

As shown in FIG. 9-1, between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right gaming area 207SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It's becoming

As shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-7, the main board 11 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in this state. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching to a setting value change state in which the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), etc., which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the game machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which the game hall clerk or the like can check the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) is also

A setting-switching main body portion provided with operation portions that can be operated by a player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052, is housed in the substrate case 207SG201 together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052 are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

Since the substrate case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 207SG003 is closed. Operation is possible by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003 using the key. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a game arcade clerk or the like, it can be operated only by the clerk who possesses the setting key. In addition, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of switching between ON and OFF, which will be described later, by means of a setting key. In the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

A display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values, which will be described later, is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main substrate 11 and arranged above the substrate case 207SG201. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, a second 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories device 207SG025A, a second pending display device 207SG025B capable of displaying the second pending memory number, a normal symbol display device 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, a normal pattern pending display device 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal pattern pending memory number, A round display device 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, and a game state in which game balls such as a high base state (time saving state) and jackpot game state are launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 207SG133 that lights up in the variable probability state, and a short time lamp 207SG134 that lights in the high base state (shorter time state) are collectively arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, when the variation display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

When the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the variation display result with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of LEDs that light up) for each jackpot type. Derivation display is possible. In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B performs variation display with two kinds of jackpot symbols (a combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different between the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may overlap.

As shown in FIG. 9-5, each of the first suspension display 207SG025A and the second suspension display 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. With these first pending display 207SG025A and second pending display 207SG025B, if the number of pending memories is 1, only the LED at the left end lights up. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Each time the variable display is executed, the reserve memory is reduced (consumed), so that the LED in the reserve display device corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the part 207SG, the lights are extinguished toward the left direction).

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending memory is preferentially executed. It looks like Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-6, for example, when there is one first special figure pending memory and two second special figure pending memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first pending indicator 207SG025A is lit and the left two LEDs of the second suspension indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure suspension memory is 0 by the execution of the variable display based on the second special figure suspension memory After that, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the round indicator 207SG131 consists of five segments (LEDs). In addition, as the jackpot types in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A that is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B that is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C that is a 15-round jackpot. Which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 lights up differs depending on the types of these jackpots.

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

Note that the effect control board 12 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can move between the origin position and the effect position during variable display, etc. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is positioned at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321, and the second movable body 207SG322 is positioned at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. An origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting that is connected.

FIG. 9-8(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic portion 207SG in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 9-8(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), the command 8001H is the first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8(B), the determination result (predetermined result ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result is "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big win" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A". The command 8C02H is a third variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B". The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor win".

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second start condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

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

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

FIG. 9-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9-9, in the characteristic part 207SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for the big hit type determination, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for judgment, the random number MR4 for judging the results of the normal map display, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the ranges shown in FIGS. 9-9, respectively. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

9-10 show variation patterns in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "losing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and variation A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a "big hit variation pattern". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIGS. 9-10, for the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach fluctuation pattern super reach α, super reach β is set shorter than Also, for the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach production of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed Toku-zu fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach α is executed.

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

In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into types of fluctuation patterns, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and these variations After the type of the variation pattern is first determined from the random number value for pattern type determination, the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, the form in which the contents of variation (contents of presentation) are determined in advance for each variation pattern is exemplified. This is not a limitation, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the content of variation (content of presentation) may differ according to the set value. For example, in the case of normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern will be normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect will be performed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that results in non-ready-to-lose after being executed twice, a variation pattern that results in super-ready-to-lose by performing pseudo-continuous effect three times, and so on.

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

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

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 9-11(A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. -11 (C) the display result determination table (setting value 3), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 9-12 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 9-12 (B) Setting value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 9-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), FIG. B) In addition to the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, the losing variation pattern determination table, the normal pattern display result determination table (not shown), the normal pattern A variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the 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. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the gaming facility side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the gaming facility side as the values decrease in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

FIGS. 9-11(A) to 9-11(C) and FIGS. 9-12(A) to 9-12(C) are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set. In the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the game state is a probability variable state ( When it is a high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) are assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". 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 (in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, setting 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6), the special figure display result is set as "big win" and controlled to a big win game state. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characterizing section 207SG of the present embodiment, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, and when the set value is 3, 1/ 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, and 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or time-saving state. is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so that the judgment value is increased.

In addition, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the determination value is assigned so that the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" will be the same. It is Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C), regardless of the game state or setting value, The probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as "small win" to the small win game state is set to 1/200. In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" regardless of the setting value is the same probability. , The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is controlled to a small hit game state as a "small hit" may be varied according to the set value.

Furthermore, as described above, in each game state, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result is set to "big win" and the control to the big win game state is determined is the highest. Judgment values are assigned so that the higher the value of the set value is, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled to the big hit game state as "big hit" (jackpot probability: set value 6 > set value 5>setting value 4>setting value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 is as shown in FIGS. If any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in (A) to FIG. 9-12(C) is matched, it is determined to be a big hit (big hit A to big hit C) with respect to the special symbol. Also, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. Then, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big win and the small win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. In addition, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. Indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming . Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win gaming 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 at the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It is also to determine whether or not the design is to be a small winning design.

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 displays the display results shown in FIGS. 9-11(A) to 9-11(C) and FIGS. Whether a big hit or a small hit is decided using a decision table, and a big hit decision table and a small hit decision table are provided separately for each set value, and whether the fluctuation display result is a big win or not. Whether or not, it may be determined individually whether or not to make a small hit.

In the present embodiment, a total of six set values, 1 to 6, are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine The number of setting values that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

9-13 (A) and 9-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101 is. Of these, FIG. 9-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) This is a table for when In addition, FIG. 9-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed variable) This is a table of cases.

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

Here, the jackpot type in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-14. In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the jackpot A (also called non-probability variable jackpot) that shifts to the low-probability base state and the jackpot game A big hit B or a big hit C (also referred to as a variable probability big hit) are set in which the high-probability control and the time-saving control are executed after the end and shifts to a high-probability high base state.

The jackpot game state by the "jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which five rounds (so-called five rounds) are repeated to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. B" is a normal open big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. Furthermore, the jackpot game state by "jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated.

The time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state by "jackpot A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Before the game is executed, the game ends by entering a jackpot game state.

On the other hand, the high-precision control and time-saving control executed after the end of the big win game state of the big win B or the big win C are continuously executed until the big win occurs again after the big win game state ends. Therefore, when the reoccurring big win is the big win B or the big win C, the high accuracy control and the short-time control are executed again after the big win game state ends, so that the big win game state is continuous without going through the normal state. This is the so-called continuous state that occurs in

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. You may provide less than a kind or four kinds or more.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the setting value is "1", , 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "4", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 189 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "5", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special game of the first special symbol, only time-saving control is executed after the big-hit game ends. and variable probability control are executed, the ratio of determining the big win C becomes lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. - 特許庁That is, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the ball output rate is the highest when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the setting values are 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the number of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the setting value is "1", the range of the determination value of MR2 0 to 299 Among them, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 179 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 180 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 160 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "4", 0 to 99 in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 139 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 140 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "5", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 119 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 120 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C in the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. (No decision value is assigned to jackpot B).

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special game of the second special symbol, only time-saving control is executed after the big-hit game ends. and variable probability control are executed, the ratio of determining the big win C becomes lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. - 特許庁That is, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the ball output rate is highest when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the setting values are 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the number of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as the big hit B. In other words, the fact that the decision ratio of the jackpot type is different according to the set value means that one of the jackpot types is not decided (the decision ratio is 0%). However, even when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, a case may be provided in which the big win type is determined to be the big win B. .

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variation display result is a jackpot differs depending on the set value. It has become.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number for judging the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is You may determine using MR1 which is a random number value for special figure display result determination.

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the higher the probability of a big hit, the easier it is to determine a big win C as the type of big win). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game property itself does not change, but the present invention It is not limited to this, and the game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the 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. Furthermore, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the jackpot probability and A setting may be provided in which the probability of a small win is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a big win game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). .

Furthermore, in such a case where the game characteristics are changed according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the effect switch (every time the game ball passes through the predetermined area A switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (a game state is changed to a variable state or a variable state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot game state.

In addition, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 9-15 (A) and 9-15 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the jackpot variation pattern determination table (jackpot A ) and a big-hit variation pattern judgment table (for big-hit B, big-hit C) used when the big-hit types are for big-hit B and big-hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the variation pattern for the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern for the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot. A predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern of the variation patterns (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 9-15 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), if the set value is "1", 1 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to 400 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 401 to 850 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 is super reach It is assigned to the β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "2", 1 to 380 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 381 to 835 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 836 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "3", 1 to 360 in the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 361 to 820 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 821 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the set value is "4", 1 to 340 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 341 to 805 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 806 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "5", 1 to 320 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 321 to 790 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 791 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the set value is "6", 1 to 300 in the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 301 to 775 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 776 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 9-15 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), when the set value is "1", , 1 to 200 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of super reach β jackpot. Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 180 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 181 to 510 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 511 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 160 out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 161 to 470 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 471 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 140 out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 141 to 430 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 431 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 120 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 121 to 390 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 391 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 100 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 101 to 350 It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

In this way, when the jackpot A is won in the special game, the ratio of determining the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2) is the ratio of determining the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). and lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Further, when the jackpot B or jackpot C is won in the special game, the ratio for determining the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3) determines the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2). It is higher than the ratio and lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

That is, in the present embodiment, super reach β is likely to be determined when the type of the jackpot is "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", and the type of jackpot is "jackpot A". In some cases, the super reach α is assigned so that it can be easily determined, so that when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, a "jackpot B" or a "jackpot C" may occur. can raise the expectations of

In addition, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random value out of the range that the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination can take for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) is the determination value. assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, even if the set value is any of 1 to 6, the range of the determination value of MR3 0 to 997 Among them, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a small hit variation pattern in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as a small hit variation pattern, Variation patterns for small hits with set values 1 to 6 may be determined at different rates from a plurality of variation patterns.

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

In the loss variation pattern determination table A, non-shortening non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), super reach A predetermined random number within the range that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β-loss.

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (A), in the change pattern determination table A for losing (for 1 or less total pending storage in low base), if the setting value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), 701 Up to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 430 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 431 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 410 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 411 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 390 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 391 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 370 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 350 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (B), in the change pattern determination table B for losing (for 2 to 4 total pending memories in low base), when the setting value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 500 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 480 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 460 out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 461 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 440 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 420 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 421 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 400 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 401 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (C), in the change pattern determination table C for loss (for 5 or more total pending memories in the low base), when the setting value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), 701 Up to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 530 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 531 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 510 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 511 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 490 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 470 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 471 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 9-10 (D), in the losing variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), when the set value is "1", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 550 are assigned to non-reach loss variation patterns (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to normal reach loss variation patterns (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of losing (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β losing (PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "2", 1 to 530 out of the MR3 judgment value range 1 to 997 are assigned to non-reach loss fluctuation patterns (PA1-4), and 531 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "3", 1 to 510 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 511 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).
Also, if the set value is "4", 1 to 490 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 491 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "5", 1 to 470 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 471 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). Also, if the set value is "6", 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 451 to 700 It is assigned to the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3).

Thus, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for losing, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio of deciding the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio of deciding the normal reach fluctuation pattern are set to decrease in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Also, when using the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, 701 to 900 of the judgment values are super reach α loss fluctuation patterns, and 901 to 997 are super reach β loss, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table. Each is assigned to a variation pattern, that is, if the variation display result is a loss, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value, so the variation pattern of super reach It is possible to prevent the performance effect from deteriorating due to the non-execution of the variable display by .

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach β loss as the variation pattern for loss are completely the same between each set value However, the present invention is not limited to this. may be slightly different (for example, about 1%).

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the result of the fluctuation display is a loss, regardless of the setting value that has been set, the determination ratio of the super reach fluctuation pattern is the same. , The present invention is not limited to this, and if the result of the variable display is a loss, regardless of the set value that has been set, the determination ratio of all the variable patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern between non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the variation pattern of super reach β loss Although both determination ratios are exemplified in a form that is the same regardless of the set value, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the variable display result is a loss, super reach α It may be the same regardless of the set value in which only one of the determination ratio of the losing variation pattern and the determination percentage of the super reach β losing variation pattern is set.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, regardless of the set value that is set, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of super reach α loss and the variation pattern of super reach β loss Although both determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variable display result is a big hit, the set value is the same. Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the result of the variation display is a loss, a configuration is exemplified in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach and normal reach is different according to the set value. , Depending on the set value, there may be one or more undetermined variation patterns among the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, if the determination ratio of the variation pattern differs according to the set value, it is possible to not determine any variation pattern (the determination ratio is 0%) or to set a specific variation pattern to 100% It also includes determining the ratio of

In addition, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach loss variation than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIGS. 9-10). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach-losing variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally winning a starting prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting winnings that are not stored in pending memory, and when the number of pending memories is reduced, a non-reach-losing fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time and no reduction ( By determining PA1-1), the time for the variable display is lengthened, and thus it is possible to prevent the loss of interest in the game due to the non-execution of the variable display.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-16 (A) to 9-16 (C), it varies using a different change pattern determination table for loss depending on the total pending storage number Although the mode for determining the pattern is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first A variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for losing according to the number of reserved memories of special symbols, or the number of reserved memories of second special symbols when performing variable display of second special symbols.

In addition, in each losing variation pattern determination table of the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 6, the super reach losing variation pattern The range of random numbers assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the variation display that is actually executed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss (variation pattern of the super reach loss) appearance rate) is different according to the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 . In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, a form is exemplified in which the ratio of the fluctuation display to be executed in the fluctuation pattern of super reach loss according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different. The present invention is not limited to this, but in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the fluctuation display is the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be executed in a pattern.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9-1 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . The game control data holding area includes a first special figure reservation storage unit, a second special figure reservation storage unit, a general figure reservation storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A, and although the start prize (first start prize) has occurred, the special figure that has not yet been started It stores the pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A). As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Based on the random number MR1 for determining the variation display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern as reserved data, It stores until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B and the start prize (second start prize) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special figure display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), and the establishment of the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Based on the random number MR1 for determining the variation display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern as reserved data, The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game ) to make it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

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

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

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

Various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 are provided in the game control timer setting unit. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

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

Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9-17(A), the display monitor 207SG029 has a first display section 207SG029A, a second display section 207SG029B, a third display section 207SG029C, and a fourth display section 207SG029D. Each of the first display portion 207SG029A to the fifth display portion 207SG29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 207SG029A to fifth display section 207SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

In addition, the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is executed using the area outside the test object in the entire area of the ROM 101 and RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko game machine 1. .

On the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 9-17 (B) and 9-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states Base L which is (real time value during measurement), Base 1 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every 1st out 6000 balls in all game states, and Base 1 in all game states Base 2, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 2nd out-out every 6000 balls, and the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 3rd out-out in all game states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in , can be displayed. Base L, Base 1, Base 2, and Base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L. ” is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from “00” to “99”) are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "1." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. Further, when displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display section 207SG029B in order to display "b2." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "3." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying these base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 is executed under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIGS. 9-19, the main board 11 performs control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3 at intervals of 5 seconds. The base values displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 are displayed in different colors according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-18, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko game machine When the setting value set to 1 is "2", each base value is displayed in blue on the display monitor 207SG029, and when the setting value set to the pachinko game machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "4", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko game machine 1 is set to "5", each base value is displayed in red on the display monitor 207SG029. Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the game parlor clerk or the like can identify the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the setting value change processing described later. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. 9-20 is a flow chart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (207SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register setting, and setting to make the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or if the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether the RAM 102 stores a normal set value (207SGSa005).

If the setting value stored in RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value stored in RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) is whether or not a set value changing flag indicating that a set value change process (to be described later) was being executed before the power interruption (power interruption occurred during execution of the set value change process) is set. (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is started while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process advances to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

At 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a state where the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. (207SGSa013a).

If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), set value change processing (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or if the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

At 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko game machine 1 is started (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed) or not ( 207SGSa014). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), proceed to 207SGSa022; (207SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents of 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 Then, the CPU 103 assumes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored to the state before the power failure (activated by hot start), and transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the performance control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

In addition, at 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, ie, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or normal setting values are not set. However, when the pachinko machine 1 is started according to a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned ON, and the clear switch is operated, the pachinko game is played. When the machine 1 is started), the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the setting value changing flag is set, the setting value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the processes 207SGSa009 to 207SGSa016 described above are executed.

When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and when the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

In addition, at 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated by cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. Cold start notification is started by starting blinking (207SGSa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by 1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 stops blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is called and started, only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked. Alternatively, at least some of all the segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 may be illuminated.

Then, in 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029), and the interrupt is enabled (207SGSa030). 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.

In addition, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 is based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), or the recovery from the power interruption during the setting change described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by 1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processing of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), Fig. 9-26 As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notification (error notification) of the occurrence of an abnormal set value error or recovery from a power failure during setting change. , the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (B), the CPU 103 flashes all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of the game arcade via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeats the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until power failure occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off by the operation of a game hall clerk, etc.), and the display monitor 207SG029 , the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute error occurrence notification.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the abnormal setting value is set or when the power failure during the change of the setting value is recovered, the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B notify the occurrence of an error, the game hall clerk or the like can check the occurrence of the error and the setting value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize recovery from power failure during change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and recovery from power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized even in the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It's becoming

In addition, in the game control main processing of the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

FIG. 9-21(A) is a flow chart showing RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface processing. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) in the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX to be described later) of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address in RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), specify the next address in RAM 102 (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) where the RAM clear flag is stored. (207SGSa45).

If the specified address does not store the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), proceed to 207SGSa042. , and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing is terminated.

In the RAM 102 in the characterizing part 207SG of this embodiment, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to each storage area as shown in FIG. 9-21(B). Among these storage areas, the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 stores the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 stores Temporary setting values are stored. Furthermore, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (after F003), game information including special figure reservation memory, general figure reservation memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1 is stored. . Backup data (including a backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value (for example, set value “0”) indicating the factory shipment state is set in the top address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of shipment from the factory. It should be noted that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state in which a value indicating the factory shipping state is set to the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change processing may be executed without fail. A display on the display device 5 or the like may prompt the user to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process.

In other words, the RAM clearing process in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in addresses other than the set value.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the form of clearing data other than the set value in the RAM clearing process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When activated by the start, only the game information stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (the address F003 and after in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG in the present embodiment, the form of storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the processing of storing and reading RAM clear flags in RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. In addition, when storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102, since the degree of freedom of the register can be improved more than when the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100, the RAM clear flag can be changed by the processing of the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 9-22 is a flow chart showing set value change processing (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting of all segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first reservation indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa052, see FIG. 9-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 9-6). lighting is started (207SGSa052a).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value of 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). If a setting value other than 1 to 6 is stored in RAM 102, or if no setting value is stored in RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is stored in address F000 in RAM 102. is set to "1" (the set value is reset to "1"), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any value of 1̂& is stored in the RAM 102 as the setting value (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

In 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a power failure detection process execution wait timer for waiting until the power failure detection process is executed. Then, the value of the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process is decremented by 1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the timer to wait for the start of power interruption detection process has timed out (207SGSa056). If the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has not timed out (207SGSa056; N), the processing of 207SGSa055 and 207SGSa056 is repeatedly executed, and if the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has timed out (207SGSa056; Y) executes power-off detection processing (207SGSa057).

After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of the game arcade (207SGSa059).

Then, the CPU 103 sets a set value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting switch 207SG052 has been operated (207SGSa062). If the setting switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "1", is set as the provisional set value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "2", is provisionally set. For example, the set value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102, and a value larger by one than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowed setting. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a provisional set value.

Then, the CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new provisional set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or store the temporary set value in the address F001. Then, the display monitor 207SG029 displays the set values stored in the display monitor 207SG029.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF at 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the set value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and turn off all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa067a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A, and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments forming the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a provisional set value is stored at the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the provisional setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072. It is determined whether or not the setting value stored at address F000 is different from the provisional setting value stored at address F001 (207SGSa070).

If the setting value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 and the provisional setting value stored at address F001 are the same (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, where the setting value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 is the same. If the set value stored at address F001 is different from the provisional set value stored at address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the provisional set value stored at address F001 in RAM 102 is stored at address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. In other words, in the processing of 207SGSa071, the provisional set values are updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual set values.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 9-23 is a flow chart showing set value confirmation processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first holding indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa102, see FIG. 9-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 9-6). lighting is started (207SGSa103).

In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power failure detection process execution to wait until the power failure detection process is performed (207SGSa105 ). Then, the value of the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process is decremented by 1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process has timed out (207SGSa107). If the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has not timed out (207SGSa107; N), the processing of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 is repeatedly executed, and if the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has timed out (207SGSa107; Y) executes a power-off detection process (207SGSa108). This power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game arcade management computer (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. In addition, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the setting value in the display monitor 207SG029 ends (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa112a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments that constitute the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the setting value confirmation process.

Thus, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the lighting of the round indicator 207SG131 from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second By starting the blinking of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right strike lamp 207SG232, a player or a store clerk of the game hall can see from the front side of the pachinko machine 1 that the pachinko machine 1 is changing the setting value or that the setting value is being changed. is being confirmed.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, Although a form in which only one LED is lit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments that constitute the round indicator 207SG131 is the jackpot A, jackpot shown in FIG. 9-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. , the segments that make up the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lights may be lit in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off (power outage), the lock switch 207SG051 is pressed while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. , and the clear switch are turned on to execute the set value change process.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 9-25(A) to 9-25(E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first display section 207SG029A and the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the display using the fourth display section 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 9-17) ends. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of display units depending on whether the set value changing process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 start to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. When the setting switch 207SG052 is operated while the setting values are displayed on the fourth display section 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display section 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display section 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off once, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. (The clear switch is turned off) to execute the set value confirmation process.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 9-25 (A), 9-25 (B), and 9-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first The display using the display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 9-17) ends. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of displays depending on whether the setting value confirmation process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted and the CPU 103 starts the setting value confirmation process, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are started to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display section 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes ready for playing.

FIG. 9-24 is a flow chart showing power interruption detection processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change processing and set value confirmation processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). When there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process is terminated, and when there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the set value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and stores the specified backup data in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

In addition, in the game control timer interrupt processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed later.

Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

FIG. 9-29 is a flow chart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the production control main process, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and performs a CTC (counter/timer) mounted on the production control board 12. circuit) register settings, etc.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception wait timer is decremented by 1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether or not the command reception wait timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception wait timer times out (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed and waits until the command reception wait timer times out.

When the command reception wait timer times out (207SGS405; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command has been received (207SGS406). When the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from the power failure, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (the player is After accepting the input of information, information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc.) stored in the RAM 122 is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When there is no reception of the hot start notification command (207SGS406; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is reception of the cold notification command (207SGS408). When the cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information stored in the RAM 122 and the performance information (the number of fluctuations stored in the RAM 122 since the previous startup of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of (207SGS409), and notifies that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared and that the player information and performance information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. (207SGS410) RAM clear notification processing for (executing RAM clear notification). In the RAM clear notification process, the image on the image display device 5 (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-236(A), the player information and effect information stored in the RAM 122 on the image display device 5 are cleared. The display of the notification image 207SG005M1) for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). For example, it is sufficient to notify that the player information and effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. After the RAM clear notification process is executed, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

Moreover, when there is no reception of the cold start notification command (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). If the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the setting value is changed. Setting value-related notification processing for notifying that operation is in progress (setting value changing notification) or that setting values are being checked (setting value checking notification) is executed (207SGS412).

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. , the notification image 207SG005M2 indicating that the setting value is being changed and the notification image 207SG005M3 indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. The state in which the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is open generally means that the game machine frame 207SG003 is open, and the store clerk or the like of the game arcade who changes or confirms the setting values visually recognizes the display monitor 207SG029 mounted on the main board 11. is in a state of In other words, the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state are states in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be visually recognized by the store clerk or the like who changes or confirms the setting value. It is conceivable that the store clerk of the game hall cannot judge from the display of the image display device 5 whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. Therefore, as the setting value changing notification and the setting value checking notification, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are used to notify the pachinko machine to the game parlor clerk who changes or confirms the setting value. 1 is activated in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first movable body initialization process (207SGS413) for checking the operation of the first movable body 207SG321, and a second movable body initialization process for checking the operation of the second movable body 207SG322. Execute the process (207SGS414). In addition, in the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is performed after the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed. (See Figure 9-35).

Here, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-33 and 9-34. FIG. 9-33 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing the operation modes of the non-detection time operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. FIG. 9-34, (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the non-detection operation control.

The first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are provided so as to be able to reciprocate between their origin position (first position) and effect position (second position). 2 position) and the return movement from the performance position to the origin position are the actual movement modes of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 during variable display.

The effect control CPU 120, when the detected parts of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are not detected by the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332 when the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are executed, If the body 207SG321, 207SG322 has moved from the origin position for some reason (for example, when transported or installed on the game island, or if it was not possible to return to the origin during the previous operation (for example, when the performance is executed, the motor is disconnected) When the return to the origin of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 cannot be confirmed or cannot be operated due to a malfunction, failure, or catching, etc., a movable body error (abnormal operation) occurs, or the vibration of the game machine causes it to move from the origin position. If it is at a position other than the origin position (for example, a predetermined position between the origin position and the combined position, such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to the non-detection operation control in FIG. 9-22) due to circumstances such as the case, return to the origin Execute non-detection operation control for Since the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are located away from the origin position when the non-detection operation control is executed, the only operation is to move the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 in the direction of the origin position.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control in the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, or the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are detected by the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332. If so, the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed. The motion control for confirming the actual motion is the same motion as the actual motion actually performed in the rendering using the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 (for example, the movable body rendering executed during the variable display).

Next, the control speed set when the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control will be compared. 9-34(A) and 9-34(B) are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322. , 207SG322 at actual operating speeds. That is, for example, when the predetermined movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated, even if the same control speed is set for one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, the one movement section and other movement sections (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), or when moving up and down in the same movement section, the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 The actual operating speed may differ from the control speed. Even if the same control speed is set for the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, if there are differences in the size, weight, operation mode, movement distance, drive mechanism, etc. of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, each movable body 207SG321 , 207SG322 are not necessarily the same. When a plurality of movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated by stepping motors of the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable body 207SG321 and 207SG322, the size, weight, and If there are differences in operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc., the actual operation speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are not always the same.

As shown in FIG. 9-34 (A), when executing the actual operation confirmation operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer in the set actual operation confirmation process data. The movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed to accelerate from the origin position and then decelerate and stop at the performance position, and to accelerate from the performance position and then decelerate and stop at the origin position. That is, in the actual operation confirmation operation control for confirming that each of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 can operate normally, the control speed of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 is set to a low speed between the origin position and the production position. Change from high speed to low speed. In other words, the effect control CPU120, when executing the effect using the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, the lowest speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed that is faster than the lowest speed Since the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are controlled to operate at speeds within the range of , the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the minimum speed Each movable body 207SG321, 207SG322 is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the highest speed (high speed) as the second speed.

That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operating speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operating speeds. will be set. In the following, when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the lowest control speed, they are operated at the lowest speed, and when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the maximum control speed, they are operated at the maximum speed. It will be explained assuming that

Here, the control speed is set so that the motion speed during acceleration and deceleration of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 is the lowest speed in the motion control for actual motion confirmation. Further, when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the movable body 207SG321, SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, 207SG321, . 207SG322 is reliably decelerated, and then the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332 detect the detected portions.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-34 (B), the effect control CPU 120, when executing the non-detection operation control, during the period of moving from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position , to always operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU120, the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control (maximum operation speed) is the speed below the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation as the second operation control (this implementation In the feature part 207SG in the form of, the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control is always set so that the speed is the same as the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Control is performed to operate the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322.

In this case, it is unknown how far away the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are from the origin position. When the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 return to the origin position, the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332 cannot reliably detect the detected parts, or the movable bodies cannot be reliably detected from a short distance. Since there is a risk that the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322, etc. may be damaged due to the impact when the bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 return to the origin position and the movement is restricted, the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 and the like may be damaged. Control.

Returning to FIG. 9-29, after executing the first movable body initialization process (207SGS413) and the second movable body initialization process (207SGS413), the effect control CPU 120 changes the set value during the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321. (207SGS415). If the setting value early change end flag is not set (207SGS415; N), it is further determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). If a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416; N), proceed to 207SGS412, and if a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; Y) goes to 207SGS417. If the setting value early change end flag is set (207SGS415; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGS417 without executing the process of 207SGS416.

At 207SGS417, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initialization (operation check) of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed (207SGS417). When the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 is not completed (207SGS417; N), the set value early change end flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SG412 (207SGS418), and the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed. If so (207SGS417; Y), it is determined whether the initialization (operation check) of the second movable body 207SG322 has been completed (207SGS419). If the initialization of the second movable body 207SG322 has not ended (207SGS419; N), proceed to 207SGS412; Determine if the flag is set (207SGS420).

In 207SGS420, if the set value early change end flag is set (207SGS420; Y), the set value early change end flag is cleared (207SGS421), and the first movable body initialization process (207SGS422) is the same process as 207SGS413. Then, the second movable body initialization process (207SGS423), which is the same process as 207SGS414, is executed. It is determined whether the initialization (operation check) of the body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is completed (207SGS424). If the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 has not been completed (207SGS424; N), proceed to 207SGS422. (207SGS424; Y) goes to 207SGS427.

As described above, for the processing of these 207SG412 to 207SG424, as shown in FIG. When the game machine 1 is controlled to the set value change state or the set value confirmation state), the set value change notification and the set value confirmation in progress notification are started, and the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process to run. As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, the second movable body initialization process is executed after the first movable body initialization process is completed. After completing the operation check, the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is executed.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-35(A), the effect control CPU 120 issues a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command to the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process. If it is received, that is, if the change of the setting value or the confirmation of the setting value is finished after the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is finished, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are performed again. A movable body initialization process is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (B), of the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process, the effect control is performed at the timing when only the first movable body initialization process is completed. When the CPU 120 receives a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command, that is, the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 has been completed, but the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 has not yet been completed. If the change of the setting value or the confirmation of the setting value is completed in a state where the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are executed again after the second movable body initialization processing is completed. It's like

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9-35(C), the effect control CPU 120 receives a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command at the timing when the first movable body initialization processing has not yet ended. In other words, if the setting value has been changed or the setting value has been confirmed while the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 has not been completed, the first movable body initialization process being executed and the second movable body initialization process are executed. Only the initialization process is executed, and the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are not executed again.

In addition, when there is no reception of the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command at 207SGS411 (207SGS411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is reception of the error designation command (207SGS425). . If an error designation command is received (207SGS425; Y), an error notification process (207SGS426) is executed to notify an error indicated by the error designation command. If an error designation command is not received (207SGS425; N) , 207 SGS 403 .

As the error notification in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. good.

Thus, in the effect control main process in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. While clearing the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. after receiving the input of , from the RAM 122, the performance information (the number of fluctuations since the previous startup of the pachinko game machine 1, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc.) ) and set value information (one of the numerical values “1” to “6” corresponding to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1) are not cleared from the RAM 122 . When the pachinko game machine 1 is cold-started, the player information and performance information are cleared from the RAM 122, but the set value information is not cleared from the RAM 122. - 特許庁Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting confirmation state, the player information and the performance information are not cleared from the RAM 122, but the setting value information is already stored in the RAM 122. It overwrites (updates and memorizes) the set value information that exists.

That is, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the information to be cleared from the RAM 122 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in hot start, cold start, setting value confirmation state, or setting value change state. there is

Then, at 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 identifies which one of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command is received, and the image display device 5 receives the command. Start displaying the initial pattern according to the command. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-31, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a new setting value. If it is not set, the image display device 5 starts to display decorative patterns as initial patterns in a combination of "1", "2" and "3" from the left. Also, if the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, if there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko game machine 1, the image display device 5 displays the initial symbol " 4”, “5”, and “6” are combined to start displaying the decoration pattern.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1, the image display device 5 displays "4", "5" from the left as initial symbols. , "6", but the present invention is not limited to this, and a set value (for example, "6") advantageous to the player is When set, a combination of "4", "5", and "6" is used as the initial pattern at a higher rate than when a setting value disadvantageous to the player (for example, "1") is set. may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest that the pachinko game machine 1 is set with setting values that are advantageous to the player, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko game machine 1, the image display device 5 displays "4", "5" from the left as initial symbols. , "6", but the present invention is not limited to this, and a set value (for example, "6") advantageous to the player is The initial pattern to be displayed on the image display device 5 may be different depending on whether the set value is set or when a setting value disadvantageous to the player (for example, "1") is set. Also, when a set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set and when a set value that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, "1") is set, the speakers 8L and 8R The volume of the sound to be output, the light intensity of the game effect lamp 9, etc. may be varied.

Then, returning to FIG. 9-29, the effect control CPU 120 sets "4" to the prefetch regulation counter in order to regulate the execution of the prefetch advance notice effect in the first 4 fluctuations (207SGS428). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processes.

The effect control CPU 120 first executes start notification processing for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started (207SGS431). In the start notification process, for example, it is determined whether or not the interrupt is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . If it is the first interruption from the startup of the pachinko game machine 1, it identifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command is received, It selects the activation notification process table corresponding to the received command and starts the activation notification process timer corresponding to the received command. After starting the start-notifying process timer, the pachinko game machine 1 is started based on the value of the start-notifying process timer and the start-notifying process table by executing start-notifying processing in subsequent interrupts. Notification should be executed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the command received at the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change end notification command, or a setting value confirmation end notification command. The pachinko game machine 1 has a different activation notification mode depending on the presence.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-32, when a hot start notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives a new When the set value is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound A is output for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R. The timing for starting light emission of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the timing for starting output of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. It may be different from the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Also, when the cold start notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, when no new setting values are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the data in the RAM 102 is cleared. , the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound B is output for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R. The 60-second emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 and the 30-second emission start timing of the output sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

That is, the specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speaker 8L, 8R for 30 seconds. When the pachinko game machine 1 is cold-started, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. It includes both executing the output of B.

Further, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started, if the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command is received, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R emit light for 20 seconds. Then, the image display device 5 displays a message image for 40 seconds (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value has been changed). The timing for starting light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the timing for starting outputting the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the timing for starting displaying the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

In particular, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated when the set value change end notification command is received, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command is received. In contrast, since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, a mode is illustrated in which the activation notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated is executed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a game hall management computer or each machine counter, and the pachinko game machine 1 starts up. A signal that can specify that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started may be output from the external output terminal to the management device as a start notification when the pachinko game machine 1 is started.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, the device for executing the activation notification is partly common even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state. (in any case, light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine 1 is hot. Depending on whether the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state, the device that executes the start notification differs (for example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, the image display device 5 , a message image may be displayed, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, a signal may be output from the external output terminal to the management device, etc.).

In addition, depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state, the notification mode in each device that executes start notification may be varied. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, all the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are caused to emit light, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a setting change state. In some cases, only some of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 may be illuminated.

Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the game machine frame 207SG003 is open, so sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (to the pachinko game machine 1). If three or more speakers are provided, sound is output only from some of the speakers). Therefore, sound may be output from all speakers 8L and 8R. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as "setting changing", while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When the program is started by the start, the image display device 5 may display a message image indicating that the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 have been cleared, such as "RAM has been cleared."

Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of external output terminals, the terminal for outputting a signal to the management device may be changed according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the change of the setting value is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value designation command is received) is displayed as the setting value changing notification. A signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over the period), and after the change of the set value is completed, the signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear as RAM clear notification. When the pachinko game machine 1 is cold-started, it is only necessary to output a signal from a terminal corresponding to an error or RAM clear to the management device as RAM clear notification.

When the external output terminal is commonly used for each notification, the timing of outputting the signal to the management device may be varied according to each notification.

As described above, in the start-up notification process, a form in which the start-up notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs according to the received command is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these pachinko gaming machines 1 may be executed in one notification mode regardless of the received command. Further, the pachinko game machine 1 start-up notification is exemplified in a form in which it is executed when any of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value confirmation end notification command, and the setting value change end notification command is received. , the present invention is not limited to this, and among these hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value confirmation end notification command, setting value change end notification command, even if it is received, the pachinko game machine 1 A command that does not execute activation notification may be provided.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG in the present embodiment, as the initialization effect in the present invention, different modes of activation notification are executed according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 Although a form in which different combinations of decoration patterns are displayed on the image display device 5 according to the command received when the is activated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these initialization effects are The mode of activation notification and the combination of decoration patterns may all be different according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or only some of them may be the same.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by hot start, when activated by cold start, when activated by setting change state, when activated by setting confirmation state also exemplifies a mode of executing start notification, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a hot start or when it is started in a setting confirmation state, these start notifications may not be executed.

Returning to FIG. 9-29, the effect control CPU 120 then executes power failure detection processing (207SGS432). In the power-off detection process, as shown in FIG. 9-37, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value. (207SGS441). If there is no power-off signal input (207SGS441; N), the process is terminated. The included backup data is specified (207SGS442), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS443). Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS444), the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

Returning to FIG. 9-29, the production control CPU 120 then analyzes the received production control command and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received production control command (command analysis processing: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by interrupt processing based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122 . In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 9-8) is the effect control command saved in the buffer area.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (207SGS434). In the effect control process processing, the display control of the image display device 5 is executed by selecting the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) among the processes corresponding to the control state.

Next, production random number update processing (207SGS435) for updating the count value of the counter for generating production random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers (207SGS435), player information input processing (207SGS436) for accepting input of player information, game A player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting player information and an effect information totaling process (207SGS438) for totalizing effect information are executed. After that, the process proceeds to S52.

In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a password (a password generated by an external server in which the game information of the player is stored in advance) by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. The player accesses the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone, receives the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122 . Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big wins, the number of super reach, etc. as the player information stored each time the variation display, the big win game, and the super reach are executed.

In the player information output process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and generates the two-dimensional code. is displayed on the image display device 5 . After the two-dimensional code is displayed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a portable terminal such as a smart phone, and transmits the player information collected in the current game to an external server. 1 can be stored in the server.

In the performance information aggregation process, the performance control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big wins, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as information for performance each time the variation display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed. do.

Next, the effect control process processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-38, in the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the prefetch regulation counter is "0" (207SGS451). If the value of the prefetching regulation counter is "0" (207SGS451; Y), after executing the prefetching advance notice setting process (S161), any one of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) is executed according to the effect control process flag. or

In addition, when the value of the prefetch regulation counter is one of "1" to "4" (207SGS451; N), it is further determined whether the value of the effect control process flag is "1" (207SGS452 ). If the value of the effect control process flag is one of "0", "2" to "7" (207SGS452; N), one of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) according to the effect control process flag When the process is executed and the value of the production control process flag is "1" (207SGS452; Y), the value of the prefetch regulation counter is decremented by 1 (207SGS453), and S170 to S177 ( 7) is executed. By executing the processing of 207SGS451 to 207SGS453 as described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 immediately after starting, the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is restricted until the variable display is executed four times.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process and the effect control process process based on the start of the pachinko game machine 1, so that four fluctuation displays are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on the pachinko game machine 1 being started, the CPU 103 starts the start winning determination process (Fig. 5) is not executed, the execution of the pre-reading forewarning effect may be restricted over four times of variable display.

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, based on the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in a state where the game can be played, the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is restricted over the four fluctuation displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The light intensity of the effect lamp 9, the setting of the effect according to the RTC, etc. may be set to the factory shipment state.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The ready-to-reach effects of super reach C and super reach D as second suggestion effects can be executed, and when executing the ready-to-reach effects of super reach C and super reach D, the super reach C and super reach D are executed. Since the title 31AK007 corresponding to the ready-to-win performance of the super ready-to-win performance C or D is notified from the start of the ready-to-win performance, the title 31AK007 corresponding to the ready-to-reach performance can be announced, and the performance effect can be improved.

In addition, the present embodiment also includes invention 207SG described below. That is, conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine with a setting value changing function, for example, disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, since the setting state is notified only on the liquid crystal screen, it is not possible to appropriately notify the setting state. There was a problem. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the game machine according to the means 1 of Invention 207SG for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) ,
A game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
with
Information display unit (for example, game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, first special symbol display device 207SG004A and second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can perform at least variable display part 207SG200),
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON when the pachinko game machine 1 is started), the value set by the setting means is changed. Transition to a setting state in which setting can be performed (for example, a state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22),
When it is in the setting state, the information display section displays a display that enables recognition of the setting state (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27A, the CPU 103 is executing setting value If it is, the part that lights up all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, it is notified that the information display unit is in the setting state in which variable display, which is an important display in the game machine, is performed. Notification can be made.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 2 of Invention 207SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) ,
A game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
with
Information display unit (for example, game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, first special symbol display device 207SG004A and second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can perform at least variable display part 207SG200),
When the confirmation condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when the clear switch is OFF and the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON when the pachinko game machine 1 is started), the setting means sets to a confirmation state (for example, a state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value confirmation processing shown in FIG. 9-23) in which the set values that are set can be confirmed,
When it is in the confirmation state, the information display section displays a display that enables recognition of the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. If it is, the part that lights up all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, the information display section that executes the variable display, which is an important display in the game machine, notifies that the confirmation state is in effect. Notification can be made.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 3 of invention 207SG,
The display that allows recognition of the setting state or the confirmation state is a display different from the display displayed on the information display unit during the game (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-27). In addition, the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result, and the display mode when it is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. different parts)
According to this feature, it is possible to accurately recognize the setting state or the confirmation state.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to means 4 of invention 207SG,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, a display that can be recognized as the setting state or the confirmation state is performed in the variable display unit (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display The part that lights up all the segments that make up the device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, a suitable notification can be made in the variable display section.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 5 of invention 207SG,
The variable display unit is composed of a plurality of small display units that can be lit independently (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of eight segments. part),
As a display that can be recognized that it is the setting state or the confirmation state, all of the small display units are displayed in a lighting state (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B The part that lights up all segments that make up the segment)
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize the setting state or the confirmation state.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 6 of Invention 207SG,
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game by shooting game media into game areas (e.g., left game area 207SG002L and right game area 207SG002R),
The information display unit includes a shooting direction reporting unit (for example, a right-handed lamp 207SG132) that reports the shooting direction of the game medium in the game area,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, the firing direction notification unit displays a display that enables recognition of the setting state or the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27(A), The part that blinks the right-handed lamp 207SG132 in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state)
According to this feature, a suitable notification can be made in the shooting direction notification unit.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to means 7 of invention 207SG,
Equipped with a pending storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the starting winning determination process shown in FIG. 5) capable of storing information related to variable display as pending information,
The information display unit includes a hold display unit (for example, a first hold display 207SG025A and a second hold display 207SG025B) capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, a display that enables recognition of the setting state or the confirmation state is performed in the holding display unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the setting A portion that blinks all the segments that constitute the first suspension display 207SG025A and the second suspension display 207SG025B in the value change state or the setting value confirmation state)
According to this feature, a suitable notification can be made in the hold display section.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to means 8 of invention 207SG,
a special variable device (special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media are less likely to enter than the first state in the advantageous state;
The information display unit includes a number of times notification unit (for example, a round indicator 207SG131) that notifies the number of times the special variable device becomes the first state in the advantageous state,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, the number-of-times notification unit displays a display that enables recognition of the setting state or the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the setting A part where only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit in the value change state or the set value confirmation state)
According to the game machine characterized by the following, according to this characteristic, it is possible to perform suitable notification in the number of times notification unit.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to means 8 of invention 207SG,
game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing at least game information for the game control means to control the progress of the game;
A detection means (for example, a clear switch) capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on;
State information storage means (for example, the area of address F002 of RAM 102) capable of storing state information (for example, a RAM clear flag) capable of specifying the state of the gaming machine detected by the detection means when the power is turned on;
with
The game control means is
A first condition (for example, a state in which the clear switch is ON) including that the state of the gaming machine at the time of power-on detected by the detection means is a special state (for example, a state in which the clear switch is ON) is established. When the game information is being erased, an initialization process (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear process shown in FIG. 9-21(A)) for initializing the game information storage means is executed. is executable and
A second condition (for example, the clear switch is ON and the lock switch is 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON), the setting change process for changing the set value can be executed, and the initial state executed when the first condition is satisfied. initialization processing and common initialization processing can be executed based on the state information stored in the state information storage means (for example, a portion capable of executing RAM clear processing and set value change processing),
The state information is not erased regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-21(A), the RAM clear flag is cleared in the RAM clear process) part that does not)
According to this feature, the initialization process can be shared between when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied. The initialization processing based on the state information can be accurately executed while preventing the storage capacity of the processing program from increasing.

In addition, the present embodiment also includes invention 208SG described below. That is, conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine with a setting value changing function, for example, disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that the occurrence of a predetermined error in the setting state cannot be appropriately ignored. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the game machine according to the means 1 of Invention 208SG for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) ,
A game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
with
Information display unit (for example, game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, first special symbol display device 207SG004A and second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can perform at least variable display part 207SG200),
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON when the pachinko game machine 1 is started), the value set by the setting means is changed. Transition to a setting state in which setting can be performed (for example, a state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22),
When the specific condition is satisfied but a predetermined error occurs, a display that can specify that the predetermined error has occurred is displayed in the variable display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27B). , If an error occurs more than the set value, all the segments that make up the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B blink)
According to this feature, a predetermined error occurs even if a specific condition is satisfied in the variable display area where the variable display, which is an important display in the game machine, is executed. Since the fact that the operation has been performed is notified by the display, it is possible to appropriately notify that a predetermined error has occurred although the specific condition has been met.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 2 of Invention 208SG,
The game machine is characterized in that the predetermined error is an error related to a storage area in which at least the set value is stored (for example, an error greater than or equal to the set value). It is possible to suitably notify that an error has occurred in the storage area in which is stored and that the set value needs to be reset.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 3 of invention 208SG,
If a power failure occurs before the new set values changed in the setting state are determined, an error related to the storage area storing the set values will not occur at the time of recovery from the power failure. Even if there is not, a display that can specify that an error has occurred is performed in the variable display area (for example, even when the power is restored during the setting change as shown in FIG. 287 (B), the first special symbol A part that blinks all the segments that constitute the display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, the setting value needs to be reset due to the power failure occurring before the setting value is determined without providing a new error. It is possible to preferably notify that it is.

In addition, the present embodiment also includes invention 209SG described below. That is, conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine with a setting value changing function, for example, disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902. Japanese Patent No. 6209653, for example, discloses a pachinko game machine having information display means capable of displaying predetermined information relating to the game value to be awarded. However, when applying the information display means described in Japanese Patent No. 6209653 to the pachinko game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, the display unit for confirming the set value and the information display means There was a problem that the cost of the gaming machine could not be reduced if each was provided separately. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the game machine according to the means 1 of invention 209SG for solving the problem,
A game machine capable of playing games using game media and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) ,
A game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
Game value imparting means for imparting a game value based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (e.g., a game ball wins a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a general winning opening 10, a big winning opening, etc.) The part where prize balls are paid out by doing) and
It has a plurality of display units (for example, the first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG029D), and has predetermined information (for example, the base shown in FIG. information display means (for example, display monitor 207SG029) capable of displaying
with
The information display means can display setting value information that can specify the setting value set by the setting means when a predetermined condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-25, a pachinko game If the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON and the clear switch is OFF when the machine 1 is started, the setting value can be displayed in the setting value confirmation state),
The number of display units used differs depending on whether the predetermined information is displayed or the set value information is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-25, the display monitor 207SG029 has a base value When displayed, the first display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D are used, and when the set values are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, the fourth display section Part where only 207SG029D is used)
According to this feature, the set value information is also displayed on the information display means capable of displaying the predetermined information regarding the game value. Since there is no need to provide them individually, the cost of the game machine can be reduced.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to the means 2 of invention 209SG,
The information display means can display error information that can specify that an error has occurred in at least the storage area storing the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-26(B), When an abnormal set value error occurs, the portion where "E."
When the predetermined information is displayed and when the error information is displayed, the number of the display units used is the same (for example, FIGS. 9-25 (A) and 9-26 (B) , the display monitor 207SG029 displays the base value and the occurrence of an abnormal error on the first display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display. Part using part 207SG029D)
According to this feature, it is possible to notify that an error has occurred in the storage area in which the setting value is stored, and that the error information is different from the setting value information. can be easily recognized.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to the means 3 of invention 209SG,
The display section is composed of a plurality of small display sections that can be lit independently (for example, the first display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D each have eight display sections). segments),
Equipped with detection means (for example, a clear switch) capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on,
When the state of the gaming machine detected by the detection means at the time of power-on satisfies an initialization condition (for example, that the clear switch is ON), the information display means displays the information displayed on the small screen constituting each display unit. All of the display portions are turned on (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-26(A), the first display portion 207SG029A, the second display portion 207SG029B, the third display portion 207SG029C, the fourth display portion 207SG029D repeats all lighting and all lights out of all segments (flashing))
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm whether or not all of the small display portions are normal.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to means 4 of invention 209SG,
Equipped with detection means (for example, a clear switch) capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on,
The information display means displays the set value information without entering the all lighting display state (for example, when the state of the gaming machine at the time of power-on detected by the detection means satisfies the predetermined condition). As shown in FIG. 9-22, when the CPU 103 executes the setting value confirmation process, after executing 207SGSa015 and 207SGSa016, 207SGSa28 to 207SGSa030 are executed and the base value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029)
According to this feature, the set value can be confirmed quickly.

The present embodiment also includes invention 210SG described below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko game machine that executes a movable body confirmation operation based on a setting value change operation, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189349. However, in the pachinko game machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-189349, if the confirming operation of the movable body is executed while the set value is being changed, the operator may miss the confirming operation. Therefore, it is conceivable that the confirmation operation is executed again after the operation for changing the set value is completed. At this timing, a new operation for confirming the movable body is started, and there is a problem that the movable body may perform an unintended movement. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the game machine according to the means 1 of the invention 210SG for solving the problem,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
operably provided movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322);
Control means for controlling the motion of the movable body (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process);
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) ,
A game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
with
When a specific condition is established, the setting means shifts to a setting state in which setting values can be set (for example, as shown in FIG. 207SG051 and open sensor 207SG090 are ON, the CPU 103 executes the set value change process),
The control means is
confirmation operation control (for example, actual operation confirmation operation control) for causing the movable body to perform a confirmation operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally; It can be executed when the setting state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-35, the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command. A part that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process including operation confirmation operation control, and the actual operation from the timing of receiving the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command A part that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization process including confirmation operation control and the second movable body initialization process),
If the setting state ends while the movable body is performing a checking operation by the checking operation control when shifting to the setting state, the checking operation control due to the completion of the setting state is not executed (for example, , As shown in FIG. 9-35(C), during the second movable body initialization process being executed based on the effect control CPU 120 receiving a set value change start notification command or a set value confirmation start notification command When the effect control CPU120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, the effect control CPU120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. Portion where 1 movable body initialization processing and 2nd movable body initialization processing are not executed)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from performing an unintended action.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to the means 2 of invention 210SG,
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
operably provided movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322);
Control means for controlling the motion of the movable body (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process);
A setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value change processing shown in FIG. 9-22) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) ,
A game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
with
When the confirmation condition is established, the setting value set by the setting means can be confirmed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started, A portion where the CPU 103 executes set value confirmation processing when the switch is OFF and the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON),
The control means is
Confirmation operation control (for example, first movable body initialization processing and second movable body initialization processing) for causing the movable body to perform a confirmation operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally , and can be executed when the confirmation state is entered and when the confirmation state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. From the timing when the start notification command is received, the first movable body initialization processing including the actual operation confirmation operation control and the second movable body initialization processing are sequentially executed, and the setting value change end notification command and setting value confirmation A part that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process including the actual operation confirmation operation control from the timing when the end notification command is received),
If the confirming state ends while the movable body is performing a confirming operation by the confirming operation control when shifting to the confirming state, the confirming operation control due to the completion of the confirming state is not executed (for example, , As shown in FIG. 9-35(C), during the second movable body initialization process being executed based on the effect control CPU 120 receiving a set value change start notification command or a set value confirmation start notification command When the effect control CPU120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, the effect control CPU120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. Portion where 1 movable body initialization processing and 2nd movable body initialization processing are not executed)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from performing an unintended action.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 3 of invention 210SG,
The control means is
When the movable body is not positioned at the predetermined origin position, a return operation control (for example, non-detection operation control) for performing a return operation for positioning the movable body at the origin position is performed in the confirmation operation. executable before executing the control, and
When the setting state or the confirmation state ends during the return operation, the confirmation operation control is executed after the return operation ends (for example, the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process , the part that executes the actual operation confirmation operation control after finishing the non-detection automatic operation control)
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from performing an unintended action.

Furthermore, as the game machine according to the means 4 of invention 210SG,
The control means is
When the setting state or the confirmation state ends while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation, the setting state or the confirmation state ends when the operation status of the confirmation operation satisfies a predetermined condition. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 receives a set value change start notification command or a set value confirmation start notification command. The first movable If a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received during execution of the body initialization processing, the first movable body initialization processing or the second movable body initialization processing is newly executed after the second movable body initialization processing is executed. part where body initialization processing is not executed) On the other hand, if the operation status of the confirmation operation does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the confirmation operation control is executed according to the completion of the setting state or the confirmation state (for example, FIG. 9- As shown in 35 (B), the first movable body initialization processing based on the effect control CPU 120 has received the set value change start notification command and the set value check start notification command is completed, and the second movable body is initialized. If a set value change notification command or a set value confirmation notification command is received during execution of processing, the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are newly performed after the second movable body initialization processing is completed. and the part that executes sequentially)
According to this feature, when the setting state or the confirmation state ends, the confirmation operation can be executed again according to the operation status of the confirmation operation.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of invention 210SG,
comprising a plurality of said movable bodies,
The control means is
The confirmation operation control can be sequentially executed for each of the movable bodies (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 sequentially executes the first facial initialization process and the second movable body initialization process),
If the setting state or the confirmation state ends when the confirmation operation has not been completed for all the movable bodies, the number of the movable bodies for which the confirmation operation has been completed satisfies a predetermined condition. Confirmation operation control due to the end of the setting state or the confirmation state is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. If a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received during the execution of the first movable body initialization processing based on the reception of the Part where the movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are not executed) On the other hand, if the number of the movable bodies for which the confirmation operation is completed does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the setting state or the confirmation state is completed. Confirmation operation control is executed for each of the movable bodies (for example, as shown in FIG. When the first movable body initialization process is completed and a set value change notification command or a set value confirmation notification command is received during execution of the second movable body initialization process, the second movable body initialization process is executed. After the end of the part where the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are newly executed in order)
According to this feature, when the setting state or the confirmation state ends, the confirmation operation can be executed again according to the operation status of the confirmation operation.

The characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above embodiment, the game information display portion 207SG200 is replaced with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the normal A pattern display 207SG020, a normal pattern reservation display 207SG025C, a round display 207SG131, a right-handed lamp 207SG132, a variable probability lamp 207SG133, and a time-saving lamp 207SG134 were exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 may or may not include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process (set value change state) and the set value check process (set value check state). 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are exemplified in the form of lighting in the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether there is one or when the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. You can easily tell if there is any.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, by lighting all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the second The display mode (lighting mode) of the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the fluctuation display result. Although the form to be made different was exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting mode) is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result, these first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol It is not necessary to turn on some of all the segments forming the display device 207SG004B.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, all the segments and the round indicator 207SG131 which are configured with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. 1 segment lighting, right-handed lamp 207SG132, first suspension indicator 207SG025A and second suspension indicator 207SG025B All segments are blinking. Instead, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and configuration of the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B Blinking of all segments to be performed may not be performed, or may be performed only partially.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the above embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. is not limited to this, and unless the combination corresponds to the jackpot type shown in FIG. There may be.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the form of executing the notification of the set value abnormal error using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B was exemplified, but the present invention For example, the pachinko game machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the occurrence of the setting value abnormality error may be notified by lighting or blinking the LED.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example is provided of the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine The machine 1 may not be equipped with the display monitor 207SG029. If the pachinko game machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 as described above, it is sufficient to newly provide display means for displaying the setting values (or temporary setting values) in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, when the change of the setting value or the confirmation of the setting value is completed during execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body Depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed, a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is executed. Although the form of determining whether or not to execute has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute new first movable body initialization processing and second movable body initialization processing It may be determined according to the operation distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round display, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200 The device 207SG0131, the right strike lamp 207SG132, etc. may be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game if it is possible to notify that the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, and the ``mode different from that during the game'' may include a different flashing cycle, a different brightness, a different light emission color of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are started from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command or the set value check start notification command. As the processing, an example has been exemplified in which the operation control when each movable body is not detected and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. From the time of receiving the command and the setting value confirmation start notification command, the operation control at the time of non-detection of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command , actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by lighting or blinking the round indicator 207SG131 and the right strike lamp 207SG132, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right hitting lamp 207SG132 may be provided at a predetermined location of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the game information display section 207SG200) to explain that the lighting and blinking of the right hitting lamp 207SG132 are performed. By doing so, a store clerk or the like in a game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko game machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the indicator 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being misidentified as a failure of the pachinko game machine 1 or the like.

In addition, in the game control main processing of the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

1 pachinko game machine 4A first special symbol display device 4B second special symbol display device 5 effect display device 100 game control microcomputer 120 effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A game machine that performs variable display, enables a game using game media, and is controllable to an advantageous state for a player,
setting means capable of setting a set value related to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state;
game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means;
a game value imparting means for imparting a game value based on entry into a predetermined area provided within a game area in which a game medium flows;
information display means having a plurality of display units and capable of displaying predetermined information regarding the game value imparted by the game value imparting means;
a game information storage means capable of storing at least game information for the game control means to control the progress of the game;
a detecting means capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on;
a state information storage means capable of storing state information capable of specifying the state of the gaming machine detected by the detection means when the power is turned on;
with
The game control means includes a pending storage means capable of storing information on variable display as a pending storage,
Having an information display unit controlled by the game control means and including a variable display unit capable of performing at least variable display,
The information display means is
It is provided on the back side of the gaming machine so that the player cannot be seen from the front side of the gaming machine,
setting value information capable of specifying the setting value set by the setting means can be displayed in a setting confirmation state to which a transition is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The number of the display units used differs between when the predetermined information is displayed and when the set value information is displayed,
When a specific condition including that the state of the game machine at the time of power-on detected by the detection means is a special state is established, the setting means shifts to a setting permission state in which setting values can be set by the setting means. ,
When the setting permission state is set, a special display that enables recognition of the setting permission state can be performed on the variable display unit,
The special display is a display different from the display displayed on the variable display portion during the game,
When the special display is displayed on the variable display section, the display related to the variable display is not displayed on the variable display section,
When shifting to the setting permission state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased, but when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased. not,
The game control means is
When a special condition including that the state of the gaming machine at the time of power-on detected by the detecting means is a special state is established, the game information storage means is initialized along with erasure of the game information. It is possible to execute initialization processing for
When the specific condition is satisfied, an initialization process common to the initialization process executed when the special condition is satisfied can be executed based on the state information stored in the state information storage means. and
not erasing the state information regardless of whether the special condition or the specific condition is satisfied;
In the game control main processing executed until the timer interrupt processing is permitted, when the specific condition is established but a predetermined error occurs, the predetermined error occurs in the variable display section. identifiable display is made,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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