JP7351615B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

It is possible to set the performance frequency to either mode, and even if the performance frequency mode is changed by the player to the normal simple mode, which is different from the default setting mode, the performance frequency will be automatically set when the player is in a non-gaming state. A gaming machine has been proposed in which the production frequency mode is changed and set in such a manner that the return process automatically returns to the normal active mode which is the default setting mode (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-56093 Publication

In a gaming machine such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in which the frequency of performance can be customized, there is room for improvement in improving the interest of the game.

This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention:
A gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature part 76AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for the player,
A notice performance execution means capable of executing a notice performance (for example, an active change notice) that foretells that the control will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, performs the process of step S172 based on the decision result in the notice performance determination process shown in FIG. 9-5) A production control CPU 120) to execute,
Performance setting means (for example, mode change shown in FIG. 9-3) that can be set to any one of a plurality of types of performance settings (for example, active change notice mode) regarding the execution of the preview performance based on the player's selection operation A production control CPU 120) that executes processing;
Based on the performance settings set by the performance setting means, a performance state control means (for example, in step 76AKS003 and step 76AKS004) that can control one of a plurality of types of performance states (for example, performance states A, B, and C). a production control CPU 120) that switches the value of the production status flag according to the
The performance setting means includes:
The production setting can be set to at least one of the first production setting (for example, frequency-up mode), the second production setting (for example, reliability-up mode), and the third production setting (for example, SP switching mode). can be,
changing the execution frequency of the preview performance based on a performance state controlled in accordance with the set performance settings;
The performance state control means is
When set to the first performance setting , it is possible to control to the first performance state (for example, performance state B) and notifies that the first performance state is controlled ;
When set to the second performance setting , it is possible to control to the second performance state (for example, performance state C) and notifies that the second performance state is controlled ;
When set to the third effect setting, it is controllable to any one of a plurality of types of effect states (for example, effect states A, B, and C) including at least the first effect state and the second effect state. It does not notify which production state is being controlled,
When set to the third effect setting, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is established based on something other than the player's selection operation is satisfied (for example, when a super reach is executed). (For example, execute steps 76AKS032 and 76AKS033) On the other hand,
When set to the first effect setting or the second effect setting, the effect state is not changed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied;
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state when the common preview performance is executed is different between the first performance state and the second performance state.
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, variations in performance are increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The performance setting means may be configured to be able to switch the execution frequency of the preview performance by setting one of a plurality of performance settings (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-2).
According to such a configuration, the execution frequency of the preview performance is changed depending on the performance settings, so variations in the performance are increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising a specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance (for example, reach),
The specific performance execution means executes a first specific performance (for example, normal reach) and a second specific performance (for example, super reach) that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first specific performance. It is possible and
When set to the third performance setting, the performance state control means changes the performance state to be controlled when the second specific performance is executed (for example, if Yes in step 76AKS032, step 76AKS033 ).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to the preview performance after the second specific performance is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (3) above,
The effect setting means may be configured to be able to change effect settings during execution of variable display.
According to such a configuration, the convenience of changing the effect settings is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (4) above,
When the effect setting is changed during execution of the variable display, the effect state control means controls the effect state to be in accordance with the changed effect setting at the start of the next variable display (for example, in the process of step 76AKS004). It is also possible to reserve switching of the performance state flag.
According to such a configuration, the presentation state can be suitably switched.

(6) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (5) above,
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing, as the preview performance, a pre-read preview performance that foretells that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state based on a variable display before execution;
The performance setting means includes:
Effect settings regarding the execution frequency of the pre-read preview effect can be set to any one of the above,
While the pre-read preview effect is being executed, changes in settings regarding the execution frequency of the pre-read preview effect may be restricted.
According to such a configuration, misidentification of the player can be prevented.

(7) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (6) above,
comprising a suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a suggestive performance (for example, a mini-character preview performance, a cut-in preview performance, a premium preview performance, etc.) that suggests that the system will be controlled in the advantageous state;
The suggestive performance execution means is
In a first state (for example, a state in which the mini character preview performance is set to the first setting (basic setting)), the suggestive performance is executed to have a first reliability (for example, reliability: standard), and , execute the suggestion effect at a first execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: standard),
In a second state (for example, a state in which the mini character preview performance is set to the fourth setting), the suggestion performance is set at a second reliability level (for example, reliability level: high) that is higher than the first reliability level. At the same time, the suggestive effect is executed at a second execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: high) that is higher than the first execution frequency (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). You can do it like this.
According to such a configuration, the degree of freedom in customization and the variety of presentations can be increased, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
During a predetermined period after transitioning from the second state to the first state (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times or until the next variable display starts), the first reliability It is also possible to provide a restriction means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 85IWS021) for restricting the execution of the suggested performance.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from being adversely deteriorated due to the preview performance being executed after the transition from the second state to the first state.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start waiting processing. It is a diagram showing an example of customization of each preview effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a mini-character preview performance determination table and a cut-in preview performance determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a premium preview performance determination table. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a figure which shows the effect setting of the preview effect which can be customized in the characteristic part 76AK. It is a figure which shows the execution rate of the active change notice in the characteristic part 76AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of mode change processing of characteristic part 76AK. It is a figure which shows the flag value set in the mode change process of the characteristic part 76AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the preview effect determination process of the characteristic part 76AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production state change processing of characteristic part 76AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation of the characteristic part 76AK.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined ball launcher into this game area.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the gaming area), a variable display (also referred to as a special game) of special symbols (also referred to as special symbols) as multiple types of special identification information is provided. 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 design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

Note that "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, displaying a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updated display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols described below, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns described below, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, or 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 the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a “second special symbol”. Further, a special map game using the first special map is also referred to as a "first special map game", and a special map game using the second special map is also referred to as a "second special map game". Note that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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), an organic EL (electro luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers, etc.) as multiple types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern are displayed. A variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, decorative figures are displayed variably (for example, up and down direction (scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern which are executed synchronously is collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending, and an active display corresponding to a variable display currently being executed. The pending display and the active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible displays that correspond to variable displays.

The number of pending variable displays is also called the number of pending memories. The number of pending memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first number of pending memories, and the number of pending memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second number of pending memories. Further, the sum of the first number of pending memories and the second number of pending memories is also referred to as the total number of pending memories.

Furthermore, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Accordingly, the first pending memory number is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second pending memory number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole that is always kept open to allow game balls to enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the first special symbol game can be started.

The variable prize winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting prize opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable prize winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening enters a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the movable wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position, so that the variable winning ball device 6B enters an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole (second starting winning ball). It is also said that the prize opening will be open.) When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out, and the second special symbol game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that can change between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to one that includes an electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the left and right lower sides of the game area), general winning holes 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door (special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning hole door closes the big winning hole, and the game ball is You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning hole door is in the on state, the big winning hole door opens the big winning hole so that the game ball can easily enter the big winning hole. Become.

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

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

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

A normal symbol holding display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The Fuzu-zu pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the Fuzu-zu pending storage number, which is the number of Fuzu games whose execution is pending, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the downward direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the gaming area, there is provided an out opening into which game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in.

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

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), which operates according to the performance.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like in order to fire a game ball toward a gaming area using a ball-launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray 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 gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed down 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 gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing the button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko game machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting a player's movement (operation, etc.), but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Summary of game progress)
When a player rotates a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, a game ball is launched toward a game area. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous Fuzu game was being executed (the game ball passed through the passage gate 41, but the Fuzu game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately), , the game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (a pattern per normal pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes ``a common pattern hit''. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "ordinary symbol losing". When it becomes a "normal map hit", opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B open for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening is brought into the open state).

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting prize opening (wins) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when it is controlled in the jackpot game state or small winning game state (described later) (the starting prize has occurred) If the special pattern game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special pattern game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special pattern game, if a specific special pattern (a jackpot pattern, e.g. "7", the actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special pattern, it becomes a "jackpot" and the jackpot pattern If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Further, if a special symbol (a losing symbol, for example "-") different from the jackpot symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "loser".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", the game is controlled to be in a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes a "small win", the game is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is determined by the timing when a predetermined period of time (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, or the timing until the number of game balls that enter the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9 balls). This will continue until the earliest of the two. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. 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 hardly any 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 manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state ends, depending on the above-mentioned jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol variation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the short time state, by shortening the average fluctuation time (period for changing the general pattern) than in the normal state, and by increasing the probability of hitting the normal pattern in the general drawing game compared to the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second starting prize opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time saving control, variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the displayed result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it improves the efficiency of changing the special symbols and is also a state where it is easy to hit the jackpot.

The time saving state and the variable probability state continue until any one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state. A condition where the termination condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called number-cutting (number-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability variable, etc.).

A normal state is a gaming 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, or a variable probability state, and the display result in the Fuzu game is "Fuzu hit". The pachinko game machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game will be a "jackpot", will be returned to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power is turned on). This state is controlled in the same way as when no processing is executed).

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

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the display result of the special figure game continues to be controlled to the previous game state when it became a "small win" (However, if a "small win" occurs) If the special figure game of the hour is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game does not need to be a "small win".

Note that the gaming state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the control may be changed to a variable probability state after the jackpot game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko game machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or for enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The performance will be explained below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 This may be done by turning on/off the light, moving the movable body 32, etc.

As a performance executed according to the progress of the game, the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 display the first special pattern game or the first special pattern display area 5L, 5C, and 5R. 2. Corresponding to the start of the special figure game, variable display of decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special pattern game or the second special pattern game, the fixed decorative pattern (a combination of three decorative patterns) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern ) is also stopped and displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that are not yet displayed while the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form part of a jackpot combination that will be described later. This refers to the manner in which the situation continues.

Furthermore, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned ready-to-win mode being set during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of display results (display results of special pattern games and display results of variable display of decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" (also referred to as jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation level) is determined depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach performance includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decorative pattern). The display result of the variable display of symbols is a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are all stopped and displayed on predetermined valid lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

In the case of a "probable variable jackpot" that is controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, odd-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed, and the variable probability state is changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. In the case of an uncontrolled "uncertain variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6", etc.) may be stopped and displayed all together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as variable probability patterns, and the even-numbered decorative patterns are also referred to as non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After reaching the reach mode with non-probability variable symbols, a promotion performance that ultimately becomes a "probability variable jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game becomes a "small win", 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.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "small hit"). As an example, decorative symbols constituting a chance are displayed in a stopped state on predetermined active lines in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes a "jackpot" for some jackpot types (jackpot type in a jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state) and when it becomes a "small win". , a common determined decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special pattern game is a "lose", the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" ) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, if the display result is a "lose", after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss") is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. The fixed decorative pattern (also referred to as "decorative pattern") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "reach loss").

The performances that can be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 also include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (pending display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The preview performance includes a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display that is currently being executed, and a preview performance that foretells the reliability of a jackpot in a variable display before execution (a variable display whose execution is pending). As the pre-read preview performance, a performance that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (suspended display or active display) to a different mode than usual may be performed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern and then restarting the variable display, one variable display can be made to appear pseudo as multiple variable displays. A pseudo-continuous performance may also be executed.

Even during the jackpot game state, a jackpot performance for notifying the jackpot game state is executed. As the jackpot performance, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion performance that indicates that the value of the jackpot game state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small winning game state, a small winning performance for notifying the small winning gaming state is executed. In addition, the jackpot game during the small win game state and some jackpot types (jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. It's okay.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a 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, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and includes the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of the special drawing game (including management of reservations), execution of the general drawing game (including management of reservations), jackpot, etc. It has a function to control the gaming state, small winning gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes 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 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production 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 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatesably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in 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.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door. Transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is a production control board that sends production control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the production control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various decision results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of the special figure game (including jackpot type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later), etc. )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big prize opening, occurrence of winnings, number of pending memories, game status), occurrence of errors, etc. are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, 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 production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, 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 the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 displays execution of the performance based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 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 a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance 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 a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal that designates the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound in synchronization with the display of the effect images and turn on/off the game effect lamps 9. or 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 drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L and 8R, and drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound specified by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the game effect lamps 9, drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, and turns on/off the game effect lamps 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signals. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

Note that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of lamp lighting/extinguishing (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 can do it like this.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 is an input port for receiving production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). It consists of an output port and an output port.

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via 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 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify 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 game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power outage), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes unable to operate due to the power supply stop. In this power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes adding error detection codes (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for proceeding with the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these 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 a recovery process (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored to the state at the time of power supply stoppage, and if the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols will be restarted from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. That will happen.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S7). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Next, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences, etc.) and starting information (starting Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a gaming random number updating process is executed to update at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of gaming state, etc. (For details, see (described later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal pattern process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal map hit". The normal pattern game is executed by driving the normal pattern display 20, and the number of normal patterns pending is displayed by lighting the normal pattern pending display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, processing when a power outage occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, etc. may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt processing. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed in which the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. After executing the command control process, interrupts are permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart 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, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a starting winning, store pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the pending storage number. When a starting prize occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of jackpot) and fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Furthermore, a process of pre-reading and determining display results and fluctuation patterns may be performed based on the extracted random number values. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to send the production control command to the production control board 12 to specify the determination results such as the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, and the pre-read judgment. . The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

After executing the starting winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission settings are made to transmit the performance control command corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, 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 reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the 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 includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process of making settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to fluctuate. It includes processes such as measuring. It is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3" and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stopping process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol that becomes the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Contains processing to configure settings for Then, when the display result is a "jackpot", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "lost", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is a "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the variable probability state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing to start a round in the jackpot game state and set the jackpot opening state based on the display result being a "jackpot", etc. It is. When the big winning opening is opened, a process is executed to supply a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. At this time, for example, depending on the jackpot type, the opening upper limit period for keeping the jackpot open and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing is completed.

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". 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 process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small winning opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small win opening process includes a process that measures the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and a timing that returns the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. This includes processing to determine whether or not the When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the timing for ending the small winning game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10" and the small winning opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small win ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a performance operation to notify the end of the small win game state has elapsed. Here, when the small winning gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before entering the small winning gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning ending process ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Performs register settings for the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit). In addition, initial operation control processing is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and checking a predetermined operation.

Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

Furthermore, on the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving a production control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on, the production control CPU 120 automatically disables interrupts, but if a CPU that does not automatically disable interrupts is used, interrupts are disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI order). The production control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the production control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port included in the I/O 125 that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The production control command taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio 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 is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 are updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 7, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production 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 specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and fluctuation pattern specified by the production control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern, the reach effect, etc. It determines whether or not various performances such as preview performances are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) that reflects the determination result etc. is set. Thereafter, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect processing in step S172 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32 , outputting audio and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13 , and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14 . Various performance controls are executed during variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/flashing the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by outputting the output. After performing such performance control, for example, a termination code indicating the end of the variable display of decorative patterns has been read from the performance control pattern, or a command has been received from the main board 11 specifying that fixed decorative patterns should be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, etc., the determined decorative pattern that becomes the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display production process is completed.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies 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 specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

The small hit end production process in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, for example, and performs various performance controls at the end of the small win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end performance process is ended.

The jackpot performance process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S177 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

(Variation example of basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 explained in the basic explanation above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention.

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as a gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. A slot machine that can execute a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 on a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may be distributed by being installed on the storage device of the user. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing section, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly 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 other computer devices via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions that compare various proportions such as the execution rate of production (expressions such as "higher", "lower", "different", etc.) do not mean that one is a proportion of "0%". May include. For example, one of the ratios may be "0%" and the other ratio may be "100%" or a ratio less than "100%."

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 85IW)
Next, the characteristic part 85IW of this embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of preview performances, and the player is configured to be able to change the settings for each preview performance (hereinafter also referred to as customization of the performance). Specifically, it is configured to set the execution frequency and reliability of each preview performance according to the player's operations.

(Customize the preview performance)
FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process, the production control CPU 120 checks whether a variable start command reception flag indicating that a command specifying the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11 is set (step 85IWS001). .

When the fluctuation start command reception flag is set, the performance control CPU 120 performs control to end the customer waiting demonstration performance if it is being executed (step 85IWS002, step 85IWS003). Then, the variable start command reception flag is reset (step 85IWS004), the value of the production process flag is updated to "1" (step 85IWS005), and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

If the fluctuation start command reception flag is not set, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the time measurement result by the time measurement means matches a predetermined condition, unless the customer waiting demonstration performance is being executed (N in step 85 IWS006). (Step 85IWS007). If the predetermined conditions are met, the performance control CPU 120 performs control to execute a customer waiting demonstration performance (step 85IWS008). In step 85IWS007, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met, for example, if the timer set when the previous variable display (display result "miss") times out. That is, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without the variable display being executed (and when the jackpot game state has not been controlled), the predetermined condition is satisfied and the customer waiting demonstration effect is executed.

If the customer waiting demonstration performance is being executed (Y in step 85IWS006), the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the player has performed a performance customization operation to customize the preview performance (step 85IWS009), When the effect customization operation is performed, the customized effect settings are stored in the RAM in accordance with the effect customization operation (step 85IWS010).

Next, if a setting change is made that reduces the reliability of any preview performance (Y in step 85IWS011), the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance restriction for counting the period for restricting the execution of the preview performance. A value (in this example, a value "10" indicating 10 variable displays) is set in the counter (step 85IWS012). Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process ends.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing an example of customizing each preview effect. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2, it is possible to execute a mini-character preview performance, a cut-in preview performance, a premium preview performance, a title preview performance, and a line preview performance, and each of them is configured to be customizable. .

As shown in Figure 8-2 (A), for the mini character preview performance, in addition to the first setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: standard), the second setting (execution frequency: low, reliability: high) , a third setting (execution frequency: high, reliability: low) and a fourth setting (execution frequency: high, reliability: high).

As shown in Figure 8-2 (B), for the cut-in preview effect, in addition to the first setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: standard), the second setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: low) and a third setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: high).

As shown in Figure 8-2 (C), for the premium preview performance, in addition to the first setting (execution frequency: standard, reliability: standard (jackpot confirmed)), the second setting (execution frequency: low (no execution) ), reliability: standard (jackpot confirmed)) and a third setting (execution frequency: high, reliability: standard (jackpot confirmed)).

As shown in FIGS. 8-2(D) and (E), the title preview performance and dialogue preview performance can be set to either a first setting (with execution) or a second setting (with no execution).

In this embodiment, when an operation of the push button 31B is detected during execution of the customer waiting demonstration performance, a plurality of customizable preview performances and setting items for each preview performance are displayed on the image display device 5. . In the effect customization operation, for example, in response to a tilting operation of the stick controller 31A, a cursor display for specifying a setting item for each preview effect displayed on the image display device 5 moves to another setting item, and the push button 31B is pressed. This is achieved by changing the setting to the setting item specified by the cursor display in response to the pressing operation.

In this embodiment, each preview effect is set to the first setting (basic setting) when the power is turned on. For example, when a performance customization operation is performed to change the setting of the mini character preview performance from the first setting (basic setting) to the second setting, the execution frequency of the mini character preview performance is changed from "standard" to "low". At the same time, the reliability is changed from "Standard" to "High".

The mini character preview performance, cut-in preview performance, and premium preview performance are configured so that the execution frequency and/or reliability can be changed by changing the settings. This is achieved by determining the execution of the preview performance using different tables.

FIG. 8-3 is a diagram showing an example of a mini-character preview performance determination table and a cut-in preview performance determination table. Further, FIG. 8-4 is a diagram showing an example of a premium preview effect determination table.

As shown in Figures 8-3 (A) to (D), when the mini character preview effect is set to the first setting (basic setting), the first mini character preview effect determination table (for the first setting) is set to the first setting (basic setting). When set to the second setting, the second mini-character preview effect determination table (for the second setting) is used, and when the third setting is set, the third mini-character preview effect determination table (for the second setting) is used. When the fourth setting is set, the fourth mini-character preview effect determination table (for the fourth setting) is used.

In the examples shown in Figures 8-3 (A) to (D), the first to fourth mini-character preview performance determination tables show the percentage of "execution" determined at the time of a jackpot and the percentage determined "execution" at the time of a loss. The total appearance rate and jackpot reliability of the mini character preview performance when each table is used are shown. In the examples of FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the total appearance rate and jackpot reliability are calculated with the jackpot probability set at 1/300.

In the first to fourth mini-character preview performance determination tables, a judgment value corresponding to the determination item (“executed” or “not executed”) is assigned for each display result of the variable display. In the examples shown in (A) to (D), the ratio of the assigned judgment values is shown to simplify the explanation. For example, the performance control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining whether or not to execute a mini-character preview performance, and selects a determination item (“executed” or “executed”) to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned. ``No execution''). Therefore, in the examples shown in Figures 8-3 (A) to (D), when the display result of the variable display is "Jackpot" or "Lose", it is determined whether "Execution" or "No Execution" is determined. The ratio of

In this embodiment, in addition to the mini character preview effect determination table shown in FIGS. 8-3(A) to 8-3(D), the cut-in preview effect determination table shown in FIGS. 8-3(E) to 8-3(G) and the Regarding the premium preview effect determination tables shown in 8-4 (A) to (C), judgment values are actually assigned, but in order to simplify the explanation, the ratio of the allocated judgment values is shown. There is.

In addition, in this embodiment, the execution of each preview effect is determined at different rates depending on the display result of the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to such a structure. In place of or in addition to the results, each notice will be announced according to the fluctuation pattern (more specifically, the presence or absence of a pseudo continuous effect, the number of pseudo continuous effects, the presence or absence of a reach effect, the type of reach effect, etc.) and the type of jackpot. The performance execution may be determined based on different ratios. With this configuration, each preview performance not only suggests the reliability of a jackpot, but also the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous performance, the number of pseudo-continuous performances, the presence or absence of a reach performance, the type of reach performance, etc. Since the type of jackpot is suggested, the variety of performances can be improved. Further, for example, it is possible to customize a preview performance that suggests the presence or absence of a pseudo continuous performance and the number of times, or to customize a preview performance that suggests the type of jackpot, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in customization.

The total appearance rate of the preview performance is expressed as the sum of the appearance rate of the relevant preview performance when the display result of the variable display is a jackpot, and the appearance rate of the relevant preview performance when the display result of the variable display is a loss. Ru. In other words, the total appearance rate of the preview effects indicates the rate at which the preview effects appear when the variable display is executed once. Therefore, as the total appearance rate increases, the frequency of execution of the preview performance increases, and as the total appearance rate decreases, the frequency of execution of the preview performance decreases.

For example, in the first mini-character preview performance determination table, the appearance rate (20 /30000) is calculated, and the probability of occurrence in the case of a failure (1495/30000) is calculated by multiplying the probability of failure (299/300) and the decision ratio of “execution” at the time of failure (5/100). be done. Then, the total appearance rate is calculated by the sum of these appearance rates (1515/30000≈0.0505).

The jackpot reliability of a preview performance is calculated by dividing the appearance rate of the preview performance in the case of a jackpot by the total appearance rate of the preview performance. In other words, the jackpot reliability of the preview performance indicates the rate at which the display result of the variable display becomes a jackpot when the preview performance is executed.

For example, in the first mini character preview performance determination table, the value (0.0132) obtained by dividing the appearance rate (20/30000) by the total appearance rate (1515/30000≒0.0505) in the case of a jackpot is the jackpot reliability. becomes.

The mini character preview performance determination table shown in Figures 8-3 (A) to (D) is configured to match the total appearance rate and jackpot reliability to match each setting of the mini character preview performance shown in Figure 8-2 (A). They are configured with different degrees.

Considering the relationship between the total appearance rate and the jackpot reliability, generally speaking, increasing the jackpot reliability of the preview performance will decrease the total appearance rate, and increasing the total appearance rate will decrease the jackpot reliability. It turns out. For example, the former corresponds to a change from the first setting (basic setting) to the second setting of the mini character preview performance, and the latter corresponds to a change from the first setting (basic setting) to the third setting of the mini character preview performance. corresponds to However, with a configuration that allows only such changes, the degree of freedom in customization is low, and the presentation effect cannot be enhanced.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a fourth setting is provided in which the determination ratio of "execution is possible" at the time of a jackpot and the determination ratio of "execution is possible" at the time of a loss are both higher than the first setting (basic setting). ing. With this configuration, as the fourth setting, it is possible to set the jackpot reliability higher than the first setting (basic setting) and the total appearance rate to be higher. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in customization and enhance the production effect.

The cut-in notice effect determination tables shown in Figures 8-3 (E) to (G) have different jackpot reliability levels so that they match the settings of the cut-in notice effect shown in Figure 8-2 (B). It is set as follows. In addition, the premium preview performance determination tables shown in Figures 8-4 (A) to (C) have different total appearance rates so as to match each setting of the premium preview performance shown in Figure 8-2 (C). It is set as follows.

In this embodiment, only the jackpot reliability setting can be changed for the cut-in preview, and only the total appearance rate setting can be changed for the premium preview. That is, in this embodiment, there is also a preview effect that allows changing only the setting of either the jackpot reliability or the total appearance rate. In addition, also in the mini character preview performance, a setting may be provided to change only one of the jackpot reliability and the total appearance rate. For example, the fifth setting may be a setting of execution frequency: standard and reliability: high, and the sixth setting may be a setting of execution frequency: high and reliability: standard. Good too. With this configuration, the degree of freedom in customization can be increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are also preview effects, such as title preview effects and line preview effects, in which only the setting of whether or not execution can be changed can be changed. Note that the mini-character preview performance may also have a setting for changing whether or not it can be executed. For example, a setting of "no execution" may be provided as the seventh setting. With this configuration, the degree of freedom in customization can be increased.

Although the present embodiment is configured to allow settings for a plurality of setting items, it is not possible to set a setting that establishes an exclusive relationship among a plurality of setting items that cannot be set simultaneously. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8-2 (F), the configuration is such that it is not possible to set the mini-character preview effect to the second setting or the third setting and at the same time set the cut-in preview effect to the second setting. has been done. That is, a setting that increases the jackpot reliability of the mini-character preview performance and a setting that reduces the jackpot reliability of the cut-in preview performance cannot be set at the same time. This is to prevent the relationship, which in the basic settings is jackpot reliability: mini character preview performance < cut-in preview performance, from being reversed. By placing restrictions on the settings in this way, it is possible to prevent players from becoming confused. Note that the present invention is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and settings changes such as changing the order of jackpot reliability may be allowed in a plurality of advance notice effects. However, settings that change the order of jackpot reliability in multiple preview performances (or settings related to all performances) may be set to The configuration may be such that the settings are changed to the basic settings when a condition for inferring that the settings have been completed is satisfied. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent confusion when another player plays a game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2(F), the configuration is such that it is not possible to set the title preview effect to the second setting and simultaneously set the dialogue preview effect to the first setting. This restriction is set because the title preview performance and the dialogue preview performance are highly related performances.

A configuration that makes it impossible to set settings that establish an exclusive relationship is, for example, when displaying setting items on the image display device 5, display control is performed so that when one setting is set, the other setting is disabled. This is realized by

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a preview effect determination process for determining whether to execute each preview effect. The preview performance determination process is executed within the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the preview performance determination process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the value of the performance limit counter is greater than 0 (step 85IWS021), and if it is not large (that is, the value is 0), each preview performance is Whether or not to execute is determined using a table according to the settings (step 85IWS022).
Thereafter, the preview performance determination process is ended.

In step 85IWS022, for example, the performance control CPU 120 selects a table according to the setting for each preview performance for the mini character preview performance, cut-in preview performance, and premium preview performance. Then, using the selected table, a determination item (“with execution” or “without execution”) is determined to which a determination value corresponding to the extracted random number is assigned. In addition, regarding the title preview performance and dialogue preview performance, for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the performance only when the first setting (basic setting) is set (that is, when it is set to "execution"). If it is set to the second setting (ie, set to "no execution"), it is determined not to execute it.

If the value of the performance restriction counter is greater than 0, the performance control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the performance restriction counter (step 85IWS023), and ends the preview performance determination process.

The present embodiment is configured to allow customization to reduce the jackpot reliability of the preview performance, but if the preview performance is executed immediately after changing the settings to reduce the reliability of the preview performance, There is a risk that expectations will not be created and the performance effect will be reduced.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the settings are changed to lower the reliability of the preview effect through the processes of steps 85IWS011, 85IWS012, and step 85IWS021, the variable display is performed 10 times for a predetermined period of time (in this example, the variable display is performed 10 times). until then) is configured to restrict the preview performance from being executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from being adversely deteriorated due to execution of the preview performance immediately after the reliability of the preview performance is lowered.

Note that in this embodiment, if the reliability of any of the plurality of preview performances is reduced, the execution of all preview performances is restricted for a predetermined period, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Execution of only the preview effects whose reliability has been lowered may be restricted for a predetermined period of time. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a setting change is made to increase the reliability of a preview performance, execution is not restricted, unlike when a setting change is made to reduce the reliability. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and execution may be limited for a predetermined period even when a setting change that increases reliability is made. Further, in this example, the preview performance is restricted from being executed until the variable display is performed 10 times, but the restriction is not limited to this configuration, and the restricted period may be any period. However, if a setting change is made that reduces the reliability of the preview performance, it is desirable to restrict the preview performance from being executed at least until the next variable display starts.

As explained above, in this embodiment, a suggestive effect that can execute a suggestive effect (for example, a mini-character preview effect, a cut-in preview effect, a premium preview effect, etc.) that suggests that the control will be controlled in an advantageous state is performed. The suggestive effect execution means is configured to perform the suggestive effect at a first reliability level (for example, reliability level: At the same time, the suggestive effect is executed at the first execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: standard), and the suggestive effect is executed in a second state (for example, a state in which the mini character preview effect is set to the fourth setting). , the suggestive effect is executed with a second reliability level higher than the first reliability level (for example, reliability: high), and the suggestive effect is executed with a second execution frequency higher than the first execution frequency. Execute at the execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: high) (see Figures 8-2 and 8-3). Therefore, the degree of freedom in customization and the variety of presentations can be increased, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

In addition, this embodiment includes a setting means that can set settings related to presentation, and the suggestive presentation execution means is configured to perform a plurality of types of suggestive presentations (for example, mini character preview presentation, cut-in preview presentation, premium preview presentation, etc.). The setting means can set settings for each of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (see FIGS. 8-2, 8-3, and 8-4). Therefore, the degree of freedom in customization and the variety of presentations can be increased, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

Further, in this embodiment, the setting means can set settings for a plurality of setting items as settings related to presentation, and settings that create an exclusive relationship that cannot be set at the same time among a plurality of setting items cannot be set. It is possible (see Figure 8-2 (F)). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the consistency of the presentation, to prevent the presentation from becoming difficult to understand, and to prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating.

Further, in this embodiment, the setting means can change the setting of either the reliability of the suggestion effect or the execution frequency (see FIGS. 8-2(B) and (C)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the presentation from becoming difficult to understand, and it is possible to prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating.

In addition, in this embodiment, during a predetermined period after transitioning from the second state to the first state (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times or until the next variable display starts), , is provided with a restriction means for restricting the execution of the suggestion performance having the first reliability. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the presentation from being deteriorated due to the preview presentation being executed after the transition from the second state to the first state.

Further, in this embodiment, the setting means can set the settings related to the performance while waiting for a customer when the variable display is not being executed (for example, while a customer waiting demonstration performance is being executed), and the limiting means can set the settings related to the performance while waiting for the customer. Execution of the suggestion performance is restricted during a predetermined period after the setting is changed by the setting means so as to reduce the reliability of the suggestion performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from being adversely deteriorated by executing the preview performance immediately after reducing the reliability of the preview performance.

(Modification example 1 of characteristic part 85IW)
In the above embodiment, the settings of each preview effect can be changed (customized) while the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed. It may also be possible to customize each preview effect during the game. Further, a second image display device may be provided in addition to the image display device 5, and a display related to customization of each preview effect may be displayed on the second image display device. By providing the second image display device, it is possible to customize each preview performance at any time, regardless of the game state, even during variable display or during a jackpot game. Note that even in a configuration in which the second effect display device is not provided, each preview effect may be customized at any time regardless of the gaming state. For example, this can be realized by displaying the customization of each preview performance in an area of the display area of the image display device 5 that is different from the display area of the decorative symbols.

In the embodiment described above, the execution frequency, reliability, and execution possibility of each preview performance can be set, but in addition to this configuration, the type and volume of the performance sound, and the performance image on the image display device 5 can be set. It may also be possible to set the type, brightness, etc.

Furthermore, although the push button 31B is not actually operated by the player, there is an auto button function that executes processing as if the push button 31B is being operated, and an auto button function that executes processing as if the push button 31B is actually operated by the player. Although the push button 120 is being pressed continuously, it appears that the push button 120 is being pressed multiple times in a row. The configuration may include an auto-repeating function that detects a repeated state)), and enabling/disabling of the auto-button function or auto-repeat function may be set.

In a configuration that allows customization of effects even during variable display, for example, if settings for preview effects are changed during variable display, the setting changes will not be reflected in the variable display, and the settings will be changed in subsequent variable displays. The changes will be reflected. In the above embodiment, in the variable display start setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute a preview effect, but in the variable display process, it is determined whether or not to execute a preview effect. If configured, that is, if it is determined whether or not to execute the preview effect after the settings related to the preview effect are changed during variable display, the settings related to the preview effect during variable display may be changed. Even if a change is made, it may be determined whether or not to execute the preview performance (or not to execute the preview performance) based on the settings before the setting change. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent confusion from occurring because it becomes difficult to understand whether the effect being executed reflects the setting change.

In addition, among the production-related settings, when the execution frequency, reliability, and execution feasibility settings of each preview production are changed, the setting changes will be reflected after the start of the next variable display, but we do not think that confusion will occur. When the settings such as the type and volume of the effect sound, the type and brightness of the effect image on the image display device 5, or the enable/disable setting of the auto button function or auto repeat function are changed, even during variable display. It may be configured so that setting changes are reflected immediately. By configuring in this way, setting changes for each setting item can be appropriately reflected.

As explained above, the setting means is capable of setting settings related to effects during variable display. The setting items set by the setting means are the setting items on which setting changes are immediately reflected (for example, among settings related to production, the type and volume of production sound, the type and brightness of production images on the image display device 5, etc.) settings, enable/disable settings for the auto button function and auto continuous hit function, etc.) and setting items that will reflect setting changes after the start of the next variable display (for example, the execution frequency and reliability of each preview effect, whether it can be executed or not) settings). By configuring in this way, setting changes for each setting item can be appropriately reflected.

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 76AK)
Next, feature 76AK will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature section 76AK is capable of executing a notice effect that foretells that the control will be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state, a small win game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the player can It is now possible to customize the production settings related to production.

The feature section 76AK can execute an active change notice that foretells the possibility of being controlled in an advantageous state by changing the display mode of the active display, and the frequency and reliability of the execution of the active change notice can be adjusted. It is customizable.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect settings (modes) for the active change notice of the feature section 76AK are normal mode and increased frequency, which has a higher execution frequency and lower reliability of the notice effect than normal mode. mode, a reliability up mode in which the execution frequency of the preview performance is lower than the normal mode and the reliability is higher, and a switching mode in SP where the execution frequency and reliability of the preview performance is switched on the condition that the super reach is executed. is provided. If the switching mode is selected in SP, the execution frequency and reliability of the preview performance (performance state described later) will be the same as in normal mode, frequency increase mode, or reliability increase mode, and super reach will be executed. Each time it is displayed, it switches to one of the other performance states. These performance settings (modes) can be arbitrarily selected by the player's operations.

The currently set mode is displayed permanently on the image display device 5 so that the player can recognize it. The default mode when the power is turned on is, for example, normal mode. The mode is changed by a predetermined operation of an operating means such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B (detection result of a means capable of detecting the player's movement). For example, if a player's mode change operation is detected during a demonstration performance or variable display, selectable performance settings (modes) are displayed on the image display device 5, and the player can receive a preview performance (active change notice). It is only necessary to be able to select and set the presentation settings (modes) related to this. This makes it possible to customize the execution of the active change notice in accordance with the player's preferences.

Furthermore, players can also customize (select) the execution frequency and reliability of preview performances other than active change notices, as well as the content of other performances (characters used in performances, types of reach performances performed, etc.). You can also do this. Furthermore, the amount of performance such as the volume and the brightness of the image display device 5 may be customized (selected) by the player.

FIG. 9-2 shows the execution rate of active change notice in the feature section 76AK. In this example, as change notice patterns corresponding to the change mode of the active display in the active change notice, change notice pattern 1 changes from the normal mode "white" to "blue", and change notice pattern 1 changes from "white" to "red". A change notice pattern 2 that changes, and a change notice pattern 3 that changes from "white" to "blue" and then to "red" are provided. The reliability increases in the order of change notice pattern 3 > change notice pattern 2 > change notice pattern 1 > no execution.

FIG. 9-2(A) shows the execution rate of active display change notice in presentation state A corresponding to normal mode. As shown in Figure 9-2 (A), in normal mode, the percentage of active display change notices being executed at the time of a loss (the percentage other than no execution) is 30%, and the active display change notice is executed at the time of a jackpot. The percentage is 97%. When the jackpot probability is 1/300, the frequency of execution of the active change notice (total appearance rate in all changes) is approximately 30.2% (30% of 299/300 + 97% of 1/300). In addition, the reliability of each change notice pattern (occurrence rate at jackpot/occurrence rate at jackpot and loss) is 14.327% for change notice pattern 3, approximately 1.103% for change notice pattern 2, and approximately 1.103% for change notice pattern. 1 is about 0.283%, and without execution it is about 0.014%.

FIG. 9-2(B) shows the execution rate of the active display change notice in presentation state B corresponding to the frequency increase mode. As shown in Figure 9-2 (B), in the frequency-up mode, the percentage of active display change notices being executed at the time of a loss is approximately 70.1%, and the percentage of active display change notices being executed at the time of a jackpot. is 99%. When the jackpot probability is 1/300, the frequency of execution of the active change notice is approximately 70%. Furthermore, the reliability of each change notice pattern is 1.497% for change notice pattern 3, approximately 0.525% for change notice pattern 2, approximately 0.159% for change notice pattern 1, and approximately 0.011 for no execution. %.

In this way, in the performance state B corresponding to the frequency-up mode, the frequency of execution of active change notice is higher than in the performance state A corresponding to the normal mode. As a result, when the frequency increase mode is set, the effects that are being displayed in a variable manner become lively, and effects that are normally executed infrequently are improved, so that players can also check the content of such effects. Become.

FIG. 9-2(C) shows the execution rate of active display change notice in performance state C corresponding to reliability increase mode. As shown in Figure 9-2 (C), in the reliability-up mode, the rate at which active display change notices are executed at the time of a loss is 10%, and the rate at which active display change notices are executed at the time of a jackpot is 100%. %. When the jackpot probability is 1/300, the frequency of execution of active change notice is 10.3%. Furthermore, the reliability of each change notice pattern is 100% for change notice pattern 3, approximately 3.236% for change notice pattern 2, approximately 0.947% for change notice pattern 1, and 0% for no execution. .

In this way, in the performance state C corresponding to the reliability-up mode, the reliability of the active change notice is higher than in the performance state A corresponding to the normal mode. In particular, the change notice pattern 3 with the highest degree of reliability is guaranteed to be a jackpot, while the case of no execution, which has the lowest degree of reliability, is guaranteed to be a loss. As a result, when the reliability increasing mode is set, the preview performance is not executed unnecessarily, and the expectation level when the preview performance is executed is improved.

Note that the execution ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 is an example, and in the frequency-up mode (performance state B), the execution frequency of the preview performance should just be higher than that in the normal mode (performance state A). It is not limited to the example shown in (B). Further, in the reliability-up mode (performance state C), the reliability of the preview performance only needs to be higher than in the normal mode (performance state A), and is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 9-2(C). In particular, in this example, in order to make it easier to understand the difference in the execution frequency and reliability of preview performances in each mode (performance state), the execution ratio in each mode (performance state) is drastically changed. The execution ratio in (performance state) may be adjusted as appropriate within a range that can ensure the interest of the preview performance.

As described above, when the normal mode, frequency increase mode, or reliability increase mode is selected and set, the corresponding performance state is controlled and the active change notice is executed at the corresponding execution rate. . Thereby, by selecting and setting the desired performance mode through the player's operation, it is possible to set the performance state to the player's preference. On the other hand, when the switching mode is selected and set in SP, the performance state is randomly controlled to one of the performance states A to C. Then, when the super reach is executed, the currently controlled presentation state is randomly switched to another presentation state. Note that since the performance state being controlled is not notified, when the SP is in the switching mode, the player cannot confirm which performance state is being controlled. In this way, the switching mode in SP changes the production state when a predetermined condition (a predetermined condition related to the feature section 76AK, for example, a super reach is executed) that is satisfied based on something other than the player's selection operation is satisfied. It is possible. By providing such a mode (performance setting), the player can play the game without being able to recognize the performance state that is actually being controlled, thereby improving the performance effect of the preview performance. In addition, it is possible to play the game while guessing which performance state is being controlled and the reliability of the executed preview performance, which improves the interest of the game.

The types of reach can be roughly divided into normal reach and super reach, but in this embodiment, by executing super reach as reach, a predetermined condition for switching the production state in the switching mode in SP is established. It has become. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the preview performance after the super reach reach performance is executed. Further, even if the super reach is a loss, the performance state will change after that, so the disappointment of the player can be reduced.

In addition, when there are multiple types of super reach, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by executing a specific super reach. Alternatively, a predetermined condition may be satisfied by executing the normal reach. Depending on the type of reach, the presence or absence of a change in the performance state, the rate of change, and the ratio of the performance state to which the change is made may vary. For example, it may be configured such that the higher the reliability of the super reach, the higher the rate at which the performance state changes.

In addition, in this embodiment, the predetermined condition is established when the super reach is executed, but from the time the super reach is executed once to the next super reach (when the switching mode is set in SP) The rate at which an active change preview (a preview performance whose execution rate changes depending on the performance state) can occur at least twice (for example, even in performance state C where the execution frequency of preview performances is low) is that It is preferable that super reach is executed with a high probability). By doing this, it is possible to prevent the performance state from switching frequently and making it difficult for the player to guess the performance state in the switching mode with SP. Since the active change notice is executed at least twice before the Super Reach is executed and the performance state changes, the player can guess the performance state based on the frequency of execution before and after, and the interest of the game increases. improves. In other words, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is not a condition that occurs frequently, such as when a normal reach is executed, and for that reason, the predetermined condition is established when a super reach is executed.

In addition, since the reach performance of Super Reach has a longer performance time than normal reach, we made it so that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the Super Reach is executed. It becomes difficult for people to miss it.

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the mode change process of the feature section 76AK. In the mode change process, the performance control CPU 120 monitors whether or not there is a mode change operation to change the player's mode (performance state), and changes the set mode if there is a mode change operation. This is the process to do so. In this embodiment, as long as the power is turned on, it is possible to change the mode regarding the preview performance at any time (during non-gaming and gaming). Therefore, the mode change process is performed within the timer interrupt loop of the production control main process shown in FIG. 6 (before and after steps S74 to S77, etc.) and at the beginning of the production control process process shown in FIG. 7 (before and after step S161, etc.) It is enough if it is executed. In this way, the mode can be changed even during variable display, which improves the convenience of changing the mode. For example, even if the player wants to change the mode after starting the game, he or she can change the mode while continuing the game.

In the variable display start waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there has been a mode change operation regarding the preview performance based on the detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (step 76AKS001). If there is no mode change operation related to the preview performance (step 76 AKS001; No), the mode change process ends.

If there is a mode change operation related to preview performance (step 76AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether variable display is being executed (step 76AKS002).

If the variable display is not being executed (step 76 AKS002; No), the mode flag indicating which mode the mode is to be changed to and the production state flag indicating which production state the production state is in are switched. (Step 76AKS003). After that, the mode change process ends.

In step 76AKS003, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the flag values of the mode flag and the production state flag are switched according to the mode to be changed. The value of the mode flag is set to "0" in normal mode, "1" in frequency up mode, "2" in reliability up mode, and "3" in SP switching mode. Ru. The value of the production status flag is set to "0" in normal mode, "1" in frequency up mode, "2" in reliability up mode, and "0" to "0" in SP switching mode. 2" at random. In the SP switching mode, the value of the performance state flag may be randomly set to one of "0" to "2" at a rate of 1/3, for example.

Further, if variable display is being executed (step 76AKS002; Yes), a process for switching the mode flag and presentation state flag according to the mode to be changed is reserved (step 76AKS004). The process of switching the reserved flag here may be executed at least before the decision regarding the preview performance in the next variable display. For example, at the end of the current variable display or the start of the next variable display, processing for switching the reserved flag is executed.

In this way, when a variable display is in progress, the flag is switched by the start of the next variable display, and the mode change and production state can be changed from the start of the next variable display. It is now reflected. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the mode display from being changed during the variable display and from becoming unclear which mode or presentation state the preview presentation being executed corresponds to. Further, even if the mode is changed during variable display, there is no need to consider the balance with the preview performance being executed, so the performance state can be suitably switched.

Note that the flag value set at the start of the next variable display is the same as the flag value set at step 76AKS003. After the process of step 76AKS004, the mode change process ends.

FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart showing the preview effect determination process of the feature section 76AK. The preview effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the preview effect and the preview pattern (presentation mode) at the start of the variable display, and is executed within the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. In the advance notice production determination process, the performance control CPU 120 selects an active change notice determination table according to the value of the production state flag (step 76AKS011), and executes an active change notice based on the selected table and variable display results. The presence/absence and notice pattern are determined (step 76AKS012).

In the processing of steps 76AKS011 and 76AKS012, it is sufficient if the execution/non-execution of the active change notice and the change notice pattern are determined so that the execution ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 is obtained. That is, when the performance status flag is "0", the execution status of active change notice and the change notice pattern are determined so that the execution rate shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) is achieved, and the performance status flag is If it is "1", the execution or non-execution of the active change notice and the change notice pattern are determined so that the execution ratio shown in Figure 9-2 (B) is determined, and if the performance status flag is "2" In this step, the execution or non-execution of active change notification and the change notification pattern are determined so that the execution ratio shown in FIG. 9-2(C) is achieved.

Subsequently, whether or not to perform other preview effects and the preview pattern are determined (step 76AKS013). Thereafter, the preview performance determination process is ended. In step 76AKS013, if a preview performance other than the active change notice can be executed as a preview performance, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the other preview performance and the preview pattern based on the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern. The player may be able to customize the execution frequency and reliability of such other preview performances. In this case, in step 76AKS013, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to perform other preview effects and the preview pattern based on the customized content.

Note that the execution frequency and reliability of other preview effects may be varied depending on the customization content (selected mode) of the active change notice. For example, when the frequency increase mode is selected for the active change notice, the execution frequency of other notice performances may be lowered. Further, when the reliability increase mode is selected for the active change notice, the frequency of execution of other notice performances may be increased. By doing so, it is possible to balance the overall execution frequency (total appearance rate) and reliability of the preview performance. Furthermore, the player may be able to select whether or not to perform such balance adjustment.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing the performance state changing process of the feature section 76AK. The performance state change process changes the performance state based on the execution of the super reach (establishment of a predetermined condition that is established based on something other than the player's selection operation) when the switching mode is selected in the SP. This process is executed in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the performance state change process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the current variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 76AKS031). If it is not a variation pattern of super reach (step 76AKS031; No), the performance state change process is ended.

If it is a super reach variation pattern (step 76AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether the mode flag is "3" corresponding to the switching mode in SP (step 76AKS032). If the mode flag is not "3" (step 76AKS032; No), that is, if the SP is in a mode other than the switching mode, the production state changing process is ended.

When the mode flag is "3" (step 76AKS032; Yes), that is, when the SP is in the switching mode, the value of the production state flag is changed to a value different from the current value (step 76AKS033). Specifically, when the value of the production state flag is "0", it is changed to "1" or "2", and when the value of the production state flag is "1", it is changed to "0" or "2". If the value of the production state flag is "2", it is changed to "0" or "1". As a result, in the SP switching mode, the performance state is switched using the super reach as a trigger.

Note that the value of the switched performance state flag is referenced when the active change notice is determined at the start of the next change, so the switching of the performance state is reflected at the next time of change. In this way, in the performance state change process, the value of the performance state flag may be updated, so the performance state change process may be executed after the preview performance determination process.

In step 76AKS033, the flag value to be changed to may be, for example, an equal ratio. Note that the rate at which the flag value is changed may be changed depending on the performance state flag value before the change and the change history. Further, it may be set to one of "0" to "2" (or may not be changed) regardless of the current value of the presentation state flag.

Next, an example of the performance operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature section 76AK will be explained. FIG. 9-7 shows an example of the performance operation of the feature section 76AK. FIG. 9-7(A) shows that the variable display of decorative patterns is executed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 using downward arrows. It shows that there is. In FIG. 9-7, variable display of small symbols corresponding to decorative symbols is also performed in the lower right portion of the image display device 5.

As shown in FIG. 9-7(A), the image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 76AK001 that displays an active display and a hold display area 76AK002 that displays a hold display. 7(A), an active display and two pending displays are displayed. Further, a mode display area 76AK003 is provided in the upper right portion of the image display device 5, and it is displayed that the reliability increasing mode is currently in use.

Here, when the player performs an operation to change to the switching mode with SP during variable display, the display result (loss) is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 9-7 (B), and then As shown in FIG. 7(C), the mode change is reflected at the start of the next variable display, and the display in the mode display area 76AK003 is switched to a display indicating that SP is the switching mode. In the SP switching mode, although the display in the mode display area 76AK003 does not change, the internal performance state changes every time a super reach is executed.

In addition, in the SP switching mode, the internal presentation state is not notified, and the player must guess which presentation state is being controlled. The present invention is not limited to this, and the player may be able to confirm the current performance state (initial setting) when the switching mode is selected at the SP and the switching mode is shifted to the SP. For example, the initial setting when transitioning to the switching mode in SP may always be the performance state A, which is the same as the normal mode. For example, when the display in the mode display area 76AK003 switches to the display indicating that SP is in the switching mode, the current production state (normal mode, frequency up mode, or reliability up mode) is displayed below it. It is also possible to notify the player by displaying whether the performance state is the same as that of the player. Such a display may be erased with the passage of time or the variable number of times of display, or may be erased when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the presentation state is switched. By doing this, the player can grasp the initial performance state when the player shifts to the switching mode with SP, and in the performance state that is subsequently switched, the execution frequency of the preview performance (active change notice) can be set to the initial stage. It becomes possible to compare the performance state with that of the current state, and it becomes easier to guess which performance state the game is in, which improves the interest of the game.

Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the switching mode in SP (super reach is executed), the switching of the performance state may be notified by voice, lamp, message, image, etc. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to overlook the fulfillment of the predetermined condition.

(Modified example of characteristic part 76AK)
This feature section is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Moreover, all of the configurations described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Further, this characteristic part and other characteristic parts may be combined as appropriate.

This feature section may be combined with the configuration of the feature section 85IW described above. For example, a mode (fourth setting of 85IW) may be provided in which the jackpot reliability is higher and the execution frequency (total appearance rate) is higher than in the normal mode. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in customization and enhance the production effect.

For example, if the settings (mode) are changed to reduce the reliability of the preview effect, the preview effect may be restricted from being executed for a predetermined period of time (for example, until the variable display is performed 10 times). You can also do this. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from being adversely deteriorated due to execution of the preview performance immediately after the reliability of the preview performance is lowered.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the performance settings for the active change notice as a preview performance can be customized, but the performance settings (reliability and execution frequency) of other preview performances may also be customizable. For example, the performance settings (reliability and execution frequency) of the pre-read preview performance may be customizable. For example, by changing the display mode of the pending display as a pre-read preview effect, it may be possible to customize the performance settings (reliability and execution frequency) of the pending change notice that foretells the possibility of a jackpot.

If it is possible to customize the performance settings for the advance notice performance, it may be possible to restrict changes to the settings regarding the execution frequency of the advance notice performance while the advance notice performance is being executed. . For example, while the pre-read preview effect is being executed, an item for changing the execution frequency of the pre-read preview effect may be hidden. By doing this, it is possible to prevent it from becoming unclear whether the reliability of the pre-read preview effect being executed corresponds to the reliability before or after the change in execution frequency, and the player may misunderstand the reliability. You can prevent this from happening.

In addition, if you want to be able to customize the effect settings for a pre-fetched preview effect while the pre-fetched preview effect is running, you may want to make sure that changes to the effect settings are reflected after the currently running pre-fetched preview effect ends. good. In addition, changes in the production settings will not be reflected in the preview performance that is currently being executed (for example, the pending display that is being displayed in the case of a pending change notice), and the performance settings will be reflected in the preview performance for subsequent winnings. You can do it like this.

Furthermore, the performance settings (modes) for the pending change notice and the active change notice may be selected at the same time. That is, there are a plurality of effect settings (modes) for the corresponding display change notice that change the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display such as the pending display and the active display, and one of them may be selected. Such effect settings may include, for example, the normal mode, frequency increase mode, reliability increase mode, and SP switching mode of the above embodiment.

It may be possible to recognize which effect setting (mode) is selected by changing the display mode of the pending display and the active display depending on the effect setting (mode). For example, as correspondence displays corresponding to variable displays such as a pending display and an active display, a normal correspondence display (circle), a correspondence indication when frequency is increased (triangle), a correspondence indication when reliability is increased (square), etc. may be provided.

In addition, in the example shown in Figure 9-2, the presence or absence of the preview effect and the execution rate of each preview pattern differed depending on whether it was a jackpot or a loss. , the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous presentation, the number of pseudo-continuous presentations, the presence or absence of a ready-to-win presentation, the type of a ready-to-win presentation, etc.) and the type of jackpot, the execution rate of the preview presentation may be varied. Then, for example, it may be possible to customize the expectation level of super reach, customize the preview performance that suggests the presence or absence and number of pseudo consecutive performances, and customize the preview performance that suggests the type of jackpot. By doing so, the degree of freedom in customization can be increased.

In the above embodiment, the effect settings for the active change notice include the frequency increase mode (first effect setting), the reliability increase mode (second effect setting), and the SP switching mode (third effect setting). When set to the third effect setting, the effect state to be controlled can be changed if a predetermined condition that is established based on something other than the player's selection operation is established; When set to the effect setting or the second effect setting, the effect state is not changed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied. The effects that are subject to such control are not limited to the active change notice, but may be other effects such as a pre-read notice effect, a pseudo series, and a super reach.

In the above embodiment, in the SP switching mode, the performance state is changed when a predetermined condition (super reach is executed) that is satisfied based on something other than the player's selection operation is satisfied. Not limited to this, at least a first performance setting, a second performance setting, and a third performance setting are provided as the performance settings of the preview performance that the player can select and set, and the third performance setting is set. Sometimes, when a predetermined condition that is established based on something other than the player's selection operation is satisfied, the effect state to be controlled can be changed; however, when the effect state is set to the first effect setting or the second effect setting, the predetermined condition It suffices if the presentation state is not changed even if . That is, the predetermined condition may be other than that the super reach is executed, and the third effect setting may be an effect setting (mode) in which the effect state is changed when the predetermined condition is met. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when a preview performance that is the target of the performance setting is executed a predetermined number of times, or when another performance different from the super reach (for example, a pseudo sequence or a cut-in performance) is executed. The game may be established due to a winning, a jackpot, a change in the gaming state, or the like. That is, the predetermined condition may be any condition that can occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and that is satisfied based on something other than the player's selection operation.

In the above embodiment, the effect setting (mode) related to the active change notice is retained until the power is turned off and is not changed without the player's operation, but when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the player is in a waiting state. Alternatively, the player may decide to end the game and return to the default performance setting (normal mode).

In addition, when the power is turned off, information regarding the effect setting (mode) related to the active change notice is not retained, but by storing information regarding the effect setting (mode) related to the active change notice in the backup RAM, the power is turned off when the power is restored. It may be possible to restore the effect settings to those before.

In the above embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the switching mode (third effect setting) in SP, the effect state changes randomly, but the order of change may be determined in advance. However, a plurality of order patterns may be provided and the pattern may be selected. Further, the presence or absence of a change in the performance state and the determination ratio of the destination of change may vary depending on the type of predetermined condition, the timing at which the predetermined condition is met, the gaming state when the predetermined condition is met, and the like. For example, in a variable probability state where the probability of winning a jackpot is high, or in a time saving state where the fluctuation time is short and the executable period of the preview performance is short, the performance state where the execution frequency of the preview performance is low and the reliability is high may be easily established.

When the SP is in the switching mode (third performance setting), the execution frequency of the preview performance that is the target of the performance setting may be confirmed by the player's operation. By doing so, it becomes easier to guess the performance state being controlled.

When the SP is in the switching mode (third performance setting), the player may be able to confirm which performance state was in when the jackpot was achieved. When the presentation state is confirmed, the presentation state may be changed thereafter. By doing this, once the performance state is confirmed, the subsequent performance state can be made unknown, improving the interest.

In the above embodiment, when SP is in the switching mode (third effect setting), the effect state is changed on the condition that Super Reach is executed, but the effect state is changed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). If the super reach is not executed until the variable display of is executed, another predetermined condition (ceiling) may be satisfied and the performance state may be changed. By doing this, the performance state can be changed even if the lottery is not drawn to be a super reach, so the interest of the game with the third performance setting is improved.

In the above example, in the active change notice, the display mode of the active display changes from "white" to "blue" or "red", but the execution frequency is low and the jackpot reliability is the highest (for example, the jackpot (Confirmed) A “rainbow” display mode may be provided as a premiere preview. Regarding such a premium preview, the execution rate may be set to be the same regardless of the performance setting (mode) selected by the player, and the execution frequency and reliability may be made unchanged.

After the switching mode is selected in SP, switching of the production state may be restricted for a certain period even if super reach is executed. Further, similar restrictions may be applied during a certain period of time after the performance state is switched in the switching mode in SP. For example, after the switching mode is selected in the SP, the performance state may not be switched until the active change notice is executed a predetermined number of times or until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the performance state from changing frequently and making it difficult to guess the performance state.

In the above embodiment, it is possible to change the mode (change the performance settings) regarding the preview performance at all times (while not playing or during the game), but the performance settings may be changed in a predetermined case. For example, the performance settings may be changed only during non-gaming (demonstration performance, etc.). Further, during the game, the effect settings may be changed only during a predetermined period (during variable display). Furthermore, the performance settings may be changed at a predetermined timing during the game (such as when the jackpot ends).

In the above embodiment, if the production settings are changed during variable display, the changes in production settings or production status are reflected at the start of the next variable display, but the production settings are changed during variable display. In this case, the changes in performance settings and performance status may be reflected immediately. In this case, if the preview performance that is the target of the performance setting is being executed, the preview performance may be canceled or the performance mode of the preview performance may be changed depending on the performance state after the change. Furthermore, the lottery may be re-drawn based on whether or not the preview performance is to be executed or not, and the performance state after changing the preview pattern.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 76AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature section 76AK is
A gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature part 76AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for the player,
A notice performance execution means capable of executing a notice performance (for example, an active change notice) that foretells that the control will be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, performs the process of step S172 based on the decision result in the notice performance determination process shown in FIG. 9-5) A production control CPU 120) to execute,
Performance setting means (for example, mode change shown in FIG. 9-3) that can be set to any one of a plurality of types of performance settings (for example, active change notice mode) regarding the execution of the preview performance based on the player's selection operation A production control CPU 120) that executes processing;
Based on the performance settings set by the performance setting means, a performance state control means (for example, in step 76AKS003 and step 76AKS004) that can control one of a plurality of types of performance states (for example, performance states A, B, and C). a production control CPU 120) that switches the value of the production status flag according to the
The effect setting means includes at least a first effect setting (for example, frequency increase mode), a second effect setting (for example, reliability increase mode), and a third effect setting (for example, SP switching mode) as effect settings. Can be set to either
The performance state control means is
When set to the first effect setting, control is possible to a first effect state (for example, effect state B),
When set to the second effect setting, control is possible to a second effect state (for example, effect state C),
When set to the third performance setting, it is controllable to any one of multiple types of performance states (for example, performance states A, B, and C) including at least the first performance state and the second performance state,
When set to the third effect setting, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is established based on something other than the player's selection operation is satisfied (for example, when a super reach is executed). (For example, execute steps 76AKS032 and 76AKS033) On the other hand,
When set to the first effect setting or the second effect setting, the effect state is not changed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied.
According to such a configuration, variations in performance are increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The performance setting means may be configured to be able to switch the execution frequency of the preview performance by setting one of a plurality of performance settings (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-2).
According to such a configuration, the execution frequency of the preview performance is changed depending on the performance settings, so variations in the performance are increased and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising a specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance (for example, reach),
The specific performance execution means executes a first specific performance (for example, normal reach) and a second specific performance (for example, super reach) that has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first specific performance. It is possible and
When set to the third performance setting, the performance state control means changes the performance state to be controlled when the second specific performance is executed (for example, if Yes in step 76AKS032, step 76AKS033 ).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention to the preview performance after the second specific performance is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (3) above,
The effect setting means may be configured to be able to change effect settings during execution of variable display.
According to such a configuration, the convenience of changing the effect settings is improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (4) above,
When the effect setting is changed during execution of the variable display, the effect state control means controls the effect state to be in accordance with the changed effect setting at the start of the next variable display (for example, in the process of step 76AKS004). It is also possible to reserve switching of the performance state flag.
According to such a configuration, the presentation state can be suitably switched.

(6) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (5) above,
The preview performance execution means is capable of executing, as the preview performance, a pre-read preview performance that foretells that the vehicle will be controlled to the advantageous state based on a variable display before execution;
The performance setting means includes:
Effect settings regarding the execution frequency of the pre-read preview effect can be set to any one of the above,
While the pre-read preview effect is being executed, changes in settings regarding the execution frequency of the pre-read preview effect may be restricted.
According to such a configuration, misidentification of the player can be prevented.

(7) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (1) to (6) above,
comprising a suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a suggestive performance (for example, a mini-character preview performance, a cut-in preview performance, a premium preview performance, etc.) that suggests that the system will be controlled in the advantageous state;
The suggestive performance execution means is
In a first state (for example, a state in which the mini character preview performance is set to the first setting (basic setting)), the suggestive performance is executed to have a first reliability (for example, reliability: standard), and , execute the suggestion effect at a first execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: standard),
In a second state (for example, a state in which the mini character preview performance is set to the fourth setting), the suggestion performance is set at a second reliability level (for example, reliability level: high) that is higher than the first reliability level. At the same time, the suggestive effect is executed at a second execution frequency (for example, execution frequency: high) that is higher than the first execution frequency (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). You can do it like this.
According to such a configuration, the degree of freedom in customization and the variety of presentations can be increased, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
During a predetermined period after transitioning from the second state to the first state (for example, until variable display is performed 10 times or until the next variable display starts), the first reliability It is also possible to provide a restriction means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 85IWS021) for restricting the execution of the suggested performance.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the performance effect from being adversely deteriorated due to the preview performance being executed after the transition from the second state to the first state.

1... Pachinko game machine 2... Game board 3... Game machine frame 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize opening 11... Main board 12... Performance control board 13... Audio control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Ball operating handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Microcomputer for game control 101, 121...ROM
102, 122...RAM
103...CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123...Display control section

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A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect foretelling that the control will be in the advantageous state;
performance setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of types of performance settings regarding execution of the preview performance based on a player's selection operation;
A performance state control means capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of performance states based on the performance setting set by the performance setting means,
The performance setting means includes:
The production setting can be set to at least one of a first production setting, a second production setting, and a third production setting,
changing the execution frequency of the preview performance based on a performance state controlled in accordance with the set performance settings;
The performance state control means is
When set to the first effect setting , it is possible to control to the first effect state and notifies that it is controlled to the first effect state ,
When set to the second effect setting , it is possible to control to the second effect state and notifies that it is controlled to the second effect state ,
When set to the third effect setting, it is possible to control to any one of a plurality of types of effect states including at least the first effect state and the second effect state, and to indicate which effect state is being controlled. without informing
When set to the third effect setting, the effect state to be controlled can be changed when a predetermined condition that is established based on something other than the player's selection operation is satisfied;
When set to the first effect setting or the second effect setting, the effect state is not changed even if the predetermined condition is satisfied;
The ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state when the common preview performance is executed is different between the first performance state and the second performance state.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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