JP7384549B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine in which a set value can be set and a pending memory is stored for a starting winning for which a pending condition is satisfied (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the setting value cannot be accurately reflected because it does not take into account that the setting value is changed when the pending memory is stored. A dedicated set value display means is provided for displaying set values that have been set, and there is a problem in that it is not possible to prevent an increase in the cost of the gaming machine.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can accurately reflect set values while preventing an increase in the cost of the gaming machine .

The gaming machine described in means 1 is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that displays a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player,
An opening/closing body that can be opened and closed (for example, gaming machine frame 105SG003/glass door frame 105SG003a),
An operation unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine (for example, lock switch 105SG051 and setting changeover switch 105SG052),
a regulating member (for example, security cover 105SG500A/security cover 105SG500B/security cover 105SG500C) capable of regulating operations on the operation section;
Suggestive performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive performance (for example, a reach performance) that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled;
Title notification means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggested performance;
Setting permission state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process shown in FIG. 20-12) capable of controlling the setting permission state to permit setting of a setting value regarding the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state; ,
a setting confirmation state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation process of the modified example) capable of controlling a setting confirmation state for confirming the set setting value;
Advantageous state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of controlling the advantageous state according to a probability according to a set value;
A suspension storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the starting winning process) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as a suspension storage;
A gaming value giving means that can give a gaming value based on the entry of gaming media into a predetermined area (for example, when a game ball enters the first starting prize opening or the second starting winning opening, or when a game ball enters the general winning opening) (The part where the prize ball is paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the grand prize opening),
Information display means (for example, display monitor 105SG029 in Modification 4) capable of displaying information regarding the gaming value awarded by the gaming value assigning means;
Equipped with
The suggested effects include a first suggestion effect (for example, SP reach A), a second suggestion effect (for example, SP reach B), which has a lower degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion effect, and a second suggestion effect (for example , SP reach B). A third suggestion performance (for example, SP reach D) with a lower expectation level that is controlled to the advantageous state than the suggestion performance,
The title notification means is
When the first suggestion effect is executed, the title corresponding to the first suggestion effect can be announced when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the first suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9(D)). (the part that displays the title of the reach effect),
,
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the title corresponding to the second suggestion effect can be announced when the predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9(F)). (The part that displays the title of the reach effect),
When the third suggestion effect is executed, the title corresponding to the third suggestion effect can be announced (for example, a portion displaying the title of the reach effect as shown in FIG. 9(H)),
When the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed, a common effect including the display of a specific image (for example, the character 31AK001) is executed during the predetermined period (for example, the image 9(C)),
When the third suggestion effect is executed, the specific image (for example, character 31AK001) is displayed after notifying the title corresponding to the third suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 9(I));
The setting permission state control means is capable of setting a setting value based on an operation on the operation unit,
When the opening/closing body is closed, the regulating member exposed on the back side of the gaming machine maintains a regulated state in which the operation of the operating section is regulated (for example, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed). (In the state where the security cover 105SG500A is in a restricted state where operations on the operation section including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are restricted),
When the opening/closing body is opened, the restricted state can be canceled (for example, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is opened, the restricted state by the security cover 105SG500A is released, and the lock switch 105SG051 is set. The changeover switch 105 enters a permissible state in which operation with the SG052 is permitted (Fig. 20-2, Fig. 20-3, Fig. 20-14 to Fig. 20-17),
The information display means is capable of displaying set values in the setting permission state and the setting confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. (the part that displays the setting value on the display monitor 105SG029),
When a pending memory is stored in the pending storage means, when the setting permission state is controlled, the pending memory stored in the pending storage unit is erased (for example, as shown in Modification 5). (The part that clears the pending memory based on the new setting value being set)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to accurately reflect the set value while preventing an increase in the cost of the gaming machine.

Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

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. It is a figure for explaining a fluctuation pattern and a type of reach. It is a diagram showing an example of performance operation. It is a diagram showing an example of performance operation. It is a diagram showing an example of performance operation. It is a diagram showing an example of performance operation. It is a diagram showing an example of performance operation. It is a diagram showing an example of performance operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of preview production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a preview performance determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation of a modification. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in a state where the gaming machine frame is opened. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing contents of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot (for jackpot A), (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot (for jackpot B, jackpot C), (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss. It is a flowchart showing a part of game control main processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a setting change process. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating changes in display content on a display monitor. 7 is a diagram illustrating a security cover in Modification 1. FIG. It is a figure showing opening and closing of the frame for gaming machines in modification 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a security cover in Modification 2. FIG. It is a figure showing opening and closing of the frame for gaming machines in modification 2. It is an explanatory view showing a pachinko game machine in modification 3. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display monitor and display contents of the display monitor in Modification 4. FIG. FIG. 7 is a time chart showing display times of items displayed on a display monitor in Modification 4, and an explanatory diagram illustrating changes in display content on the display monitor.

(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 starting 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 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. You can.

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 set 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 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation patterns and types of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8(A), in this embodiment, the non-reach-loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become a reach mode and the display result is a "loss" , Variable patterns of reach-loss PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes a reach mode and the display result becomes a "loss", the display result becomes a "jackpot". Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8(B), in this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the game will be controlled to a jackpot state. The reliability (jackpot reliability) when each reach is executed is as shown by the number of black stars in Figure 8 (B), Normal Reach < Super Reach E < Super Reach D < Super Reach C < Super Reach B <Super Reach A is the highest in order. Note that a reach that is certain to be a jackpot may be provided.

In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. Further, during the reach performance of super reach, a development performance that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8(A) are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Note that although FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability level develops to super reach, which is one level higher, a variation pattern in which the reliability level increases by two or more levels is also provided. Further, a variation pattern may be provided in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times.

In this embodiment, except for normal reach, which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is announced at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8(B), the title notification mode differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, for Super Reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the Super Reach, the title of the Reach is announced only by display, and for the other Super Reach, the titles are announced by display and audio. In this way, more production devices are used to announce the title when the reach is more reliable than when the reach is less reliable. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively stimulated and the performance effect can be improved. Note that the title notification mode may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed depending on the actual display result, etc. Further, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (Gyosho, block script, etc.) of the title characters may be varied depending on the type of reach.

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

(Example of performance operation of characteristic part 31AK)
Next, an example of the effect operation in this embodiment will be explained. The following production operations are executed by the production control CPU 120 executing production control process processing based on production control commands transmitted from the main board 11. FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of the super reach effect operation in this embodiment. FIG. 9(A) shows that variable display of decorative symbols is being executed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(B), the decorative patterns showing the number 7 on the "left" and "right" stops, and the ready-to-reach mode is established. After that, the performance branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9(C), the character 31AK001, which is an ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introductory part of the super reach effect (also referred to as super reach effect) ends, the entire screen of the image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9(D). The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the characters "SP Reach A") is displayed, and the voice corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , the title of Super Reach A is announced. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9(E), the enemy character 31AK003 is displayed, the character 31AK001's line 31AK004 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and character 31AK003 have a confrontation. The subsequent part of the reach performance of Super Reach A is executed. A performance in which characters face off against each other is called a battle performance, and if an ally character wins in the battle performance, it is a jackpot, and if an ally character loses, it is a loss.

Note that when the lines are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach performance, the speaker 8 may output audio corresponding to the lines. Further, the dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a speech bubble as shown in FIG. 9(E), but may be displayed as subtitles at the bottom of the image display device 5, etc.

(Super reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9(C), the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introductory part of the super reach effect ends, the title 31AK005 of super reach B (here The title of Super Reach B is announced by displaying the characters "SP Reach B" and outputting the voice corresponding to the Reach title name (here "Super Reach B") from speaker 8. Ru. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9(G), the enemy character 31AK006 is displayed, the character 31AK001's line 31AK004 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and character 31AK006 have a confrontation. The subsequent part of the reach performance of Super Reach B is executed.

In this way, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title of Reach is announced when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the Super Reach effect. By doing this, the title can be announced after the introduction part of the super reach performance is shown to the player, so the performance effect of title notification can be enhanced.

Also, the titles of Super Reach A (Figure 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) and Super Reach B (Figure 9 (C) → (F) → (G)...) are In the introduction part until the notification is made, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9(C)). By doing this, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which super reach will be reached and which title will be notified after the start of the super reach effect. Super Reach A and Super Reach B are not limited to having completely the same production mode until the title is announced, but it is possible to distinguish at least one super reach by watching the production. The parts may have a common presentation mode. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title that will be announced later. You may also do so. By doing this, the presentation effect is improved and the player pays attention to the presentation. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to specify which super reach will be achieved.

(Super reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the characters "SP Reach D") is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 9(H). At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is announced by outputting a sound corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "defeat the enemy") from the speaker 8. In this way, in Super Reach D, the title is announced at the start of the Super Reach performance. Also, below the title 31AK007, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 indicating the expected level of reach is displayed. The expectation level is expressed by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9(H). Here, the expectation level is the expectation level for a jackpot, but it does not have to be completely consistent with the reach jackpot reliability level.

Note that the audio notification of Super Reach D does not notify the title name as is, but the content of the reach. In this manner, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the audio title notification is varied depending on the type of reach. This makes the title notification more diverse and more interesting.

After the title is announced in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9(I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5, etc. By doing this, the player can grasp the expected degree of reach even during the reach performance. Although FIG. 9(I) shows the same performance content as FIG. 9(C) (super reach A, super reach B), a super reach performance exclusive to super reach D may be performed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9(J), the enemy character 31AK009 is displayed, the character 31AK001's dialogue 31AK004 is displayed, and the reach effect of Super Reach D, in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other, is executed. Ru.

(Super reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the characters "SP Reach E") is displayed in the upper left part of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 10(A). As a result, the title of Super Reach E is announced. Note that in Super Reach E, the title is not announced by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the character 31AK001's line 31AK004 is displayed, and the reach effect of Super Reach E, in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other, is displayed. executed. In this way, in Super Reach E, the title is announced along with the progress of the reach effect. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach effect.

In the reach performance of Super Reach E, which has a low jackpot reliability, title notification is performed without stopping the progress of the reach performance, thereby preventing excessive expectations from being given to the player. On the other hand, in the reach effects of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and title notification is performed (Fig. 9 (D), (F), ( H)). By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the super reach effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, even in super reach performances such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Further, contrary to this embodiment, in a super reach effect with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach effect. In a super reach effect with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach effect may be stopped and title notification may be performed.

(Title announcement timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is announced after a predetermined period has passed after the start of the Super Reach performance, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the title is announced. The title will be announced at the beginning of the game. By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the reach effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, which have high jackpot reliability, the title is announced after a predetermined period has passed after the start of the Super Reach performance, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach, which have low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of the super reach performance, but in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title was announced at the start of the super reach performance, and in the case of a reach with low jackpot reliability, the title was announced. The title may be announced after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, the title is announced on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in super reach D and super reach E, the title is announced on the image display device 5. The title is announced on a part of the screen (second area). By doing so, the title notification can be executed in accordance with the reach effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may mean that the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the title is displayed on the entire background for title notification. (title notification using the entire screen), etc. Further, the display areas where the title notification is performed may be made different between Super Reach A and Super Reach B, and the display areas where title notification is performed between Super Reach D and Super Reach E may be made different.

The method of varying the display area where title notification is performed depending on the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area where title notification is performed may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reach effect. For example, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be performed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability. Furthermore, in the case where the display area where the title notification is performed is varied depending on the reach effect, the display area may be varied as in this embodiment, or the display location may be varied.

(Expectation level suggestion display)
In this embodiment, title notification for Super Reach A and Super Reach B, which have high jackpot reliability, does not display the expectation level indication, but super reach D, which has lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach A and Super Reach B, does not display the expectation level indication. In the title announcement, an indication indicating the level of expectation was displayed. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the performance from becoming tedious. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation level suggestion display was not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation due to display of an expectation level suggestion display indicating that the reliability level is low in a reach with a low reliability level. Note that an expectation level suggestion display may be displayed for at least part of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach E.

Note that the expectation level suggestion display is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to display the calculated value. Further, as shown in FIG. 9(H) and the like, in the case where the number of black stars is indicated, half the black stars may be displayed to increase the number of levels of expectation.

(Title display end timing)
Moreover, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in super reach A and super reach B, it is possible to draw attention to the reach effect. In addition, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a decisive effect described later is executed. Thereby, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach performance. Moreover, by doing as described above, title notification can be executed according to the reach effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved. Note that the display end timing of the title may be changed arbitrarily since the presentation effect can be improved regardless of the timing.

Although the production operation of the super reach C reach effect will be omitted here, it is only necessary to perform title notification and expectation level suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability, for example.

(Decision performance)
After each reach effect is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (at the final stage of the variable display), a decisive effect is executed to notify whether the display result is a "big hit" or not. The deciding presentation includes a deciding presentation indicating that the display result will be a "jackpot" and a deciding presentation indicating that the display result will be a "loss." In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), a final effect is executed in which an image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5. After that, if the display result is "Jackpot", as shown in FIG. 10(C), image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10(D), the combination becomes a jackpot. A fixed decorative pattern is derived. Note that if the display result is "lose", an image indicating that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a determined decorative pattern that is a reach-lose combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is to be continuously announced during the ready-to-win performance, the title notification is ended before the final performance is executed. Thereby, it is possible to draw attention to the final presentation, and it is also possible to carry out sharp title notification.

In the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the super reach production, the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed in a variable manner in the lower right part of the image display device 5, but during the super reach production, The decorative pattern may be displayed in any manner. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the ready-to-win presentation, or the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the ready-to-win presentation.

In addition, when displaying on the image display device 5 a character that is permanently displayed during a pending display, an active display, a variable display, or a display related to mobile phone connection, it may be hidden as appropriate during the reach performance of Super Reach to draw attention to the reach performance. You can also use it as At this time, these displays may remain displayed during a low-reliability reach performance such as Super Reach E. By doing this, it is possible to prevent players from getting too excited due to a low-reliability ready-to-win presentation, and it is possible to draw attention to the ready-to-win presentation with a high reliability.

(Development performance)
Next, an example of the performance operation when the advanced performance is executed will be explained. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (the title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), the case shown in FIG. 11(B) As shown, the reach effect is interrupted and an effect that appears to tear the screen is performed. After that, when the game develops into Super Reach A, the title of Super Reach A is announced and the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed, as shown in FIG. 11(C). When the game develops into Super Reach B, the title of Super Reach B is announced and the reach effect of Super Reach is executed, as shown in FIG. 11(D). In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, and it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is a reach that performs title notification through display and audio, the title notification through display and audio is executed anew.

Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11(B), but may also be an effect in which the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or a sandstorm (display that appears to be out of order). You can do it like this. By using such a performance, a surprising performance can be performed. In addition, there may be a fake development effect, such as an effect in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation level suggestion performance)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 was designed to display a black star indicating the expectation level from the beginning, but it displayed five white stars at first and gradually An expectation level suggesting effect may be performed that indicates the level of expectation by turning into a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK021 of five white stars is first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12(B), a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation level suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12(C), the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK021 A production will be performed in which the image will fit into one of the white stars. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(D) and (E), the same performance is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, tone quality, etc.) outputted from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (for every number of stars). When a number of black stars corresponding to the expectation level are displayed in the expectation level suggestion display 31AK021, the black stars are displayed in a highlighted manner, such as glowing, as shown in FIG. 12(F). By doing this, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation level suggesting performance has ended.

In the examples shown in Figures 12 (A) to (F), black stars were displayed one by one, and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display was raised one level at a time, but when two or more black stars It may be displayed so that the expectation level increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, a half black star may be displayed to raise the expectation level by half a level. In this case, different sounds may be output depending on the number of stars displayed (the number of levels of rising expectations), or the same sound may be output. For example, the same sound may be output when half a black star is displayed and when a single black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Furthermore, there may be cases in which no audio is output. By doing this, the expectation level suggestion presentation becomes diverse and the presentation effect is improved. In addition, regardless of the number of levels of expectation level that increases at a time, the same black star image is displayed and fits within the white star of the expectation level suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of levels of expectation level that increases. It is also possible to perform a performance such as that shown in FIG.

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

FIGS. 12(G) to (L) are examples of performance operations of title notification and expectation level suggestion performance in the special mode in a case where a normal mode and a special mode are provided as the performance modes. In the normal mode, title notification and expectation level suggestion effects are performed as shown in FIGS. 12(A) to 12(F). In the special mode, the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of super reach D is the reach effect of super reach D2, which has a different presentation mode from the reach effect of super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of super reach D is specified, the title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12(G). At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound corresponding to the title name of the reach, but a sound different from that in the normal mode (for example, a sound with a different tone of voice) is output. Further, the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not star-shaped but diamond-shaped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12(I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 A direction is executed such that the image fits into one of the white diamonds. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a "pop" sound indicating that the number of black diamonds indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12(J) and (K), the same performance is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected level of reach. When a number of black diamonds corresponding to the expectation level are displayed in the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024, the black diamonds are displayed in a highlighted manner, such as by glowing, as shown in FIG. 12(L). In this way, by changing the title notification mode depending on the performance mode (the state when the reach performance is executed) that is determined according to the player's selection, gaming state, etc., the performance can be varied and the performance effect can be increased. improves.

Fig. 12 shows an example of the production operation when the variation pattern of super reach D is specified, but depending on the production mode (state when the reach production is executed), other reach productions (title notification, expectation level suggestion production) ) may be performed in different manners. Depending on the performance mode (the state when the ready-to-win performance is executed), whether or not to notify the ready-to-win title and the execution rate of the title notification may be varied. For example, when a predetermined production mode is selected, the title of reach may not be notified. By doing so, the performance can be executed according to the player's preference, and the performance effect can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, the level of expectation is suggested by the number of black stars in the level of expectation suggestion display, and the level of expectation level is suggested by increasing the number of black stars step by step. An expectation level suggesting effect may be executed that gradually reduces the number of displays suggesting . Such an expectation level suggesting performance may be performed in addition to the expectation level suggesting performance of this embodiment, or may be performed instead.

(Other examples of development production)
In the case of executing an expectation level suggestion effect in which the display indicating the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion display is increased in stages, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation level. In this case, when increasing the display indicating the degree of expectation after the development performance, the display to be increased may be displayed all at once instead of in stages. For example, as shown in FIG. 13(A), after the title of Super Reach D is announced and the effect of increasing the black stars in stages is completed, a button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 13(B). A development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. The title of Reach C is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, and it becomes easy to understand which reach has developed. Also, below the title 31AK032, an expectation level suggestion display 31AK033 with three black stars is highlighted. Note that even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they will be displayed at once. Incidentally, after the movable body 32 operates, an advanced effect may be executed in which the title and the expectation level suggestion display change.

(Preview performance)
In this embodiment, as a preview performance, a title preview is executed to foretell the reliability of a jackpot depending on the notification mode of the title (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 14(A), the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and the audio corresponding to the title name of Reach is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of Super Reach A is announced. After that, a title preview is executed in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red as shown in FIG. 14(B). In this way, when the title preview is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title preview is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title preview shown in FIG. 14, after the reach title is announced by voice, the display mode (display color) of the title may change. By doing so, the performance effect of the preview performance can be enhanced. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the beginning of displaying the title.

Further, when a title preview in which the title display mode (display color) changes is executed, after the title display mode changes, audio may be output in accordance with the changed display mode. By doing so, the performance effect of the preview performance can be enhanced. Further, the audio title notification may be performed after the display mode (display color) of the title changes. In this case, audio may be output in accordance with the display mode (display color) of the title after the change.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable to notify the title that is in reach at a time other than the execution timing of a performance (specific performance), such as a preview performance or a development performance, that improves the expectation level to be controlled to an advantageous state of jackpot. By doing this, once the title is announced, an effect that increases the level of expectation can be performed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a preview performance determination process for determining whether or not to execute a preview performance and the performance mode. The advance notice performance determination process is executed by the performance control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the preview performance determination process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a super reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001).

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

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the Super Reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A), depending on whether the display result is a "jackpot" or a "loss." As shown in Figure 16(A), the display color of Super Reach titles is "black", "red", "black" to "red", and "black" to "fruit pattern". There are items that change from ``red'' to ``fruit pattern,'' and the reliability of the jackpot increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the reliability of the jackpot differs depending on the timing of the change in the display color of the title. By doing so, the player pays attention to the timing of change in the display color of the title, and the presentation effect is improved.

In addition, "Fruit pattern" may be displayed in bold and the text itself may be "Fruit pattern", or the background part of the title display area may be "Fruit pattern". . There may be a pattern that is displayed as a "fruit pattern" from the beginning. As for the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may change after the title notification is executed. For items whose display color changes, there may be multiple timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied depending on the timing at which the display color changes. Furthermore, since the display period of the title differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach in which the title display period is long (for example, super reach D and super reach E), a plurality of change timings may be provided, and one of the change timings may be determined. In the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or fewer than in a super reach with a long title display period.

When there is a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, in the normal mode the display color of the title is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. Determine the display color of the title in different proportions. Note that in the special mode, the display color pattern and reliability ranking may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by varying the execution mode of the title notice (display color and display color change timing) depending on the production mode, the production can be varied and the production effect can be improved.

In this embodiment, as a preview performance, a dialogue preview that foretells the reliability of the jackpot is executed depending on the display mode of the character's dialogue (for example, the display color of the dialogue, etc.) in the reach performance of Super Reach.

After determining the display color of the Super Reach title, the display color of the character's lines in the Super Reach reach performance (whether or not to execute a line preview) is determined (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "loss", the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(C). As shown in Figure 16 (C), the display color of the lines in the reach performance is set to "white", "red", and colors that change from "white" to "red", in this order (ascending order). The reliability of the jackpot is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing of change in the display color of the lines. By doing so, the player pays attention to the timing of the change in the display color of the lines, and the performance effect is improved. Note that for those whose display color changes, the display color only needs to change after the lines are displayed. For items whose display color changes, there may be multiple timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied depending on the timing at which the display color changes.

Further, the jackpot reliability may be made to differ depending on the combination of presentation modes of the title preview and the dialogue preview. For example, if the title preview and the dialogue preview include the same performance mode (display color), the jackpot reliability may be increased if the same performance mode is used. Further, the jackpot reliability may be made to differ depending on the combination of the change timing of the performance mode of the title preview and the dialogue preview. For example, when the change timing is the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the jackpot reliability may be made to differ depending on which change occurs first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective timings of changes between the title preview and the dialogue notice.

If there are a normal mode and a special mode as production modes, the display color of the lines may be determined in a different ratio in the special mode than in the normal mode. Note that in the special mode, the display color pattern and reliability ranking may be different from those in the normal mode.

Note that instead of the dialogue preview, a preview performance that foretells the reliability of the jackpot by changing the performance mode of the reach performance may be executed. In that case, in the preview performance, a plurality of change timings of the performance mode may be provided, and the jackpot reliability may be varied depending on the change timing.

After determining the display color of the lines in the ready-to-reach performance, or when it is determined that there is no super reach variation pattern (step AK31S001; No), whether or not to perform other preview performances and the performance mode are determined (step AK31S004). Thereafter, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the preview effect determination process is ended.

In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the title notice and line notice when the super reach is reached, but when the title notice and dialogue notice are executed when the super reach is a specific one (for example, other than the super reach with low reliability), the title notice and dialogue notice can be executed. At least one of the above and the dialogue preview may be made executable. Further, although the title preview and the dialogue preview have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be varied depending on the type of super reach. By doing so, it is possible to execute a preview performance according to the type of reach, and the performance effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the number of executable presentation modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title preview and the dialogue preview. By doing this, the presentation becomes more diverse and the effect of the presentation is enhanced. The number of executable production modes may be changed arbitrarily between the title preview and the dialogue preview, or the number and types of executable production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a unified notice performance, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the reliability of the jackpot.

(action direction)
When the presentation mode between the title preview and the dialogue notice changes, a presentation indicating that the presentation mode changes may be executed. For example, an effect effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and an effect effect may be executed in which the image acts on at least one of the title and the lines. Then, after the effect is executed, the presentation mode (display color) of the title and lines may be changed. The effect mode (effect effect image, etc.) may be the same regardless of whether it affects the title or the dialogue. Note that there may be cases in which the presentation mode of the title and dialogue does not change even though the action presentation has been executed. In the case of executing the effect, whether or not to perform the effect, the execution timing, and the manner of the effect may be determined based on the determination results related to the title preview and the dialogue preview. Such a determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which the production mode of at least one of the title preview and dialogue preview changes (the rate at which the production mode changes depending on the action production) may be made different depending on the production mode of the action production. The ratio between the dialogue preview and which production mode changes (the ratio of which effect is applied) may be made different, or the ratio of which color (how many stages) it changes may be made different. . By performing such an action presentation, when the action presentation image is displayed, the player will pay attention to which of the title and the dialogue will be affected, and the presentation effect will be improved. In addition, when there are a plurality of performance modes, it is also possible to determine whether or not to perform the action performance and the performance mode at different rates depending on the performance mode. By doing so, it is possible to perform effects and presentations according to the presentation mode, and the presentation effect is improved.

As another example of such an effect production, at least one production mode (display color) of the title and the dialogue may be selected depending on the production content of the reach production (for example, character movements, production content in battle production, etc.). may be changed. By doing this, the player will pay attention to the content of the reach performance.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature section 31AK above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all of the characteristic parts described in the above embodiments are not essential configurations and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub-display device different from the image display device 5, a sub-liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3. Although expressed as a sub-liquid crystal here, the sub-display device may be configured with an organic EL or dot matrix LED. The sub-liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, near the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. On the sub-liquid crystal, various effects such as a preview effect and a pending display are executed. For example, title notification may be performed on the sub-liquid crystal. As in Super Reach D and Super Reach E in the above embodiments, when the title is to be displayed continuously even after the title is announced, the title and the expectation level suggestion display may be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal. In this case, after the title is announced on the image display device 5, the title and the expectation level suggestion display may be displayed on the sub-liquid crystal. By doing so, the title and the expectation level suggestion display can be displayed without interfering with the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation level suggestion display also become easy to understand.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of the title of a reach effect as a suggestive effect has been described, but the present invention may also be applied to title notification regarding other effects (notification that mainly displays text). You can. For example, when performing a pre-reading zone effect in which the image display device 5 moves to a plurality of zones (stage, production mode, etc.) each having a different background image or presentation mode as a preview effect (for example, a pre-reading preview effect), the zone to which the transition has occurred The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. When presenting a mission (such as "Reach with 7" or "Use the stick controller to annihilate the enemy") and execute a mission presentation that gives the player an advantage when the mission is accomplished, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification example 1 of characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when the timing to derive the display result is reached, a decisive effect is executed to notify whether or not the display result is a "jackpot", and then the display result is shown ( Figures 10(B) to (D)). Instead of such a fixed effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect that prompts the stick controller 31A or push button 31B to be operated is executed, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation validity period, the operation effect is executed. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle performance, or by temporarily stopping the display result. By doing this, the display results are shown in accordance with the player's operations, which increases the player's desire to participate in the game and improves interest.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super reach performance operation in a modified example in which an operation performance is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17(A), after entering the reach mode on the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(B), the character 31AK041, which is an ally character, and the character 31AK042, which is an enemy character, are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17(C) to (F) and FIGS. 18(G) to (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 face each other is executed.

Along with the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17(C), a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. As a result, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that reception of operations is currently restricted.

In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images are prepared that indicate that an operation effect is to be performed. The jackpot reliability is different depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. Furthermore, an image indicating that an operation performance will be executed during a reach performance may change to a more reliable form.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17(D), a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17(E), the praying character 31AK045 changes to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047. Changes to

After that, as shown in FIG. 18(H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18(I), an effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. Effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to a stick image 31AK051.

In this manner, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, an action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. Note that there may be cases where the operation effect image changes without any effect effect. Furthermore, there may be cases where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect has been executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may vary depending on the type of effect effect.

Thereafter, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased, as shown in FIG. 18(J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center, as shown in FIG. 18(K). , a display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation period for which the operation on the stick controller 31A is valid becomes valid.

Here, when an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, as shown in FIG. 18(L), an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed. Thereafter, at the end of the variable time period, as shown in FIG. 18(M), a determined decorative pattern that becomes a jackpot combination is derived. Note that if no operation is detected within the predetermined operation validity period, the image shown in FIG. 18(L) is automatically displayed.

In this modified example, the operation effect images include a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image, and when an operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image < large button image < stick image. The reliability of hitting the jackpot is high. Even if an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation effect image with high reliability during reach effect, so the effect of the effect is improved and the player's expectations are lowered. can be maintained.

In addition, in the production operation examples shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and expectation level suggestion display are omitted, but in parallel with the reach production and operation production shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, appropriate It may also be executed. Decisions regarding operation effects and operation effect images (presence or absence of operation effects, operation effect images to be displayed, presence or absence of action effects, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15.

(Modification example 2 of characteristic part 31AK)
A suggestion display may be made to indicate the degree of expectation of controlling to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state. For example, a shutter effect that displays a first suggestion and a reach title effect that displays a second suggestion may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect that covers the screen with a shutter display is executed after the variable display starts. Furthermore, in the reach title performance, a performance is performed that displays a reach title indicating the development destination of the reach performance after the reach. A specific image may be included and displayed when displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display. The reach title effect may be the same as the title preview in the embodiment described above, or may be a different effect determined by separate processing.

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

When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Moreover, when a fruit pattern image is displayed when a ready-to-win title is displayed during execution of a ready-to-win effect, the reliability of a jackpot is higher than when a fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include each of the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Note that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and reach title effect are executed. For example, white images < blue images < red images < fruit pattern images may be prepared in order of jackpot reliability (for example, red shutters, red reach titles, etc.). Then, depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a jackpot, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery.

When performing shutter display and ready-to-reach title display, even when a fruit pattern is displayed, notification is performed by outputting a common sound (melody) from a speaker 8, and notification is performed by emitting light from a game effect lamp 9. The common sound and the light emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for fruit patterns is performed. Furthermore, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output periods of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19(a), when a shutter effect is executed, a shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. The shutter image 31AK061 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. Further, when executing the shutter effect, a notification is executed by outputting a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8, and a notification is executed by emitting light from the game effect lamp 9. When the closed shutter opens, variable display of decorative patterns starts as shown in FIG. 19(b). A downward arrow indicates variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stops, a ready-to-win state is reached as shown in FIG. 19(c).

Next, as shown in FIG. 19(d), a super reach effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size at the top right of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. At the bottom right of the screen, a reach title image 31AK062 is displayed, and the contents of the super reach that will be executed from now on are shown as a reach title display. The reach title image 31AK062 displays a fruit pattern image including all of the elements E1 to E5. In addition, the characters "Battle Reach" indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is to be executed are displayed on the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, when executing the reach title performance, notification is performed by outputting a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8, and notification by emitting light from the game effect lamp 9 is performed. Furthermore, after outputting the common sound, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "hot" that indicates that the jackpot reliability is high. Here, in the reach title performance, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter performance. However, in this way, in the reach title performance, by outputting a specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. Although the case has been described in which the output periods of the common sound and the specific sound are completely separate, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19(e) is executed. Enemy characters are displayed on the left side of the screen, and friendly characters are displayed on the right side of the screen. When an ally character wins a battle with an enemy character, the words "Battle Victory!" are displayed at the top left of the screen. By winning the battle, you will be notified that the jackpot has been confirmed. When the battle performance ends, the screen returns to the original variable display screen with numerical patterns. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all the symbols stop and the jackpot symbol "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062, which have different display sizes. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with high reliability of jackpot has been displayed.

Further, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Moreover, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19(a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19(d) are displayed at different timings. In this way, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is a specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The decision regarding the shutter effect (whether or not there is a shutter effect and the mode of effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15. In this case, the shutter effect may be determined based on the result of determining the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. 15. For example, if the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be more likely to be executed. Further, the decision regarding the reach title performance may also be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination regarding the shutter performance.

(Explanation regarding characteristic parts of this embodiment)
Next, the characteristic parts of this embodiment will be explained. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 can be roughly divided into an outer frame 105SG001a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame, and a gaming board that constitutes the gaming board surface. (Gauge board) 2 (see FIG. 1), and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 105SG003 that supports and fixes the gaming 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 firing device and hit into this game area. Furthermore, in the game machine frame 105SG003, a glass door frame 105SG003a having a glass window is located between the door open position where the front side of the game machine frame 105SG003 is opened and the door closed position where the front side is closed, centering on the left side. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 105SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 105SG003a is closed.

In addition, the gaming machine frame 105SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a clerk at the gaming parlor into a lock (not shown), and players other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 105SG003 and the glass. The door frame 105SG003a cannot be opened.

The main board 11 is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 while being housed in a board case 105SG201 that is configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. In addition, the main board 11 includes a lock switch 105SG051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later, and a lock switch 105SG051 for changing set values such as jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), which will be described later, in the setting change state. A setting changeover switch 105SG052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

The setting switching main body section provided with operation parts that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052, is housed in the board case 105SG201 together with the main board 11. is exposed on the back side through an opening formed on the right side of the back of the board case 105SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 105SG201.

Since the board case 105SG201 having the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, operations from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 are not possible when the game machine frame 3 is closed. It is possible to operate the game machine by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Furthermore, since the lock switch 105SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a clerk at the game parlor, only the clerk in possession of the setting key can operate the lock switch 105SG051. Further, the lock switch 105SG051 is also a switch that can perform an ON/OFF switching operation, which will be described later, and an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a push operation) using a setting key. In this embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but a single key may also be used.

Furthermore, a display monitor 105SG029 and a display changeover switch 105SG030 for switching the display of the display monitor 105SG029 are arranged in the board case 105SG201. These display monitor 105SG029 and display changeover switch 105SG030 are connected to the main board 11 and are arranged at the upper left of the board case 105SG201. That is, the display monitor 105SG029 and the display changeover switch 105SG030 are arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 105SG201 when viewed. The main board 11 cannot be seen when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is not open, so the front side when viewing the main board 11 means the back side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is open. This is the front when viewed visually, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. However, the front side from which the main board 11 is viewed may be the same as the front side of the pachinko game machine 1.

As mentioned above, the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 in this embodiment cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. There is a possibility that the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 may be operated from inside the game island where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 and 20-3, the right end of the outer frame 105SG001a includes a lock switch 105SG051 and a setting changeover switch 52 when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed. A security cover 105SG500A is attached to cover the right side of the board case 105SG201 from the back side. The security cover 105SG500A is a substantially L-shaped member comprising a short piece 105SG500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 105SG500Ab extending toward the left side of the pachinko game machine 1 from the rear end of the short piece 105SG500Aa. It is made of a transparent plate-shaped synthetic resin material. The vertical dimension of the short piece 105SG500Aa is approximately the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the board case 105SG201. Furthermore, the security cover 105SG500A is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 105SG001a via the front end of the short piece 105SG500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 20-2, the long piece 105SG500Ab contacts (or approaches) the right side of the board case 105SG201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed. As a result, the right side of the board case 105SG201 including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are rendered inoperable by the long piece 105SG500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-3, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is open, the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 move together with the gaming machine frame 105SG003 and move away from the long piece 105SG500Ab. By separating, the covering state by the long piece 105SG500Ab is released, and the state becomes operable.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the security cover 105SG500A restricts the operation of the operation section including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052. state is maintained, while the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is open, the above-mentioned restriction state by the security cover 105SG500A is released and the lock switch 105SG051 and setting changeover switch 105SG052 are permitted to be operated. state.

Since the board case 105SG201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed. Unless a clerk at the game parlor or the like opens the game machine frame 105SG003 using the door key, the setting value cannot be changed by operating the lock switch 105SG051 or the setting changeover switch 105SG052.

However, in a state where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed on a game island (not shown) of a game parlor, even if the game machine frame 105SG003 is closed, for example, other pachinko game machines adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 The lock switch 105SG051 on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 is inserted by inserting an unauthorized member such as a wire or a cell board between the pachinko game machine 1 and a gaming device such as a card unit installed between the spacer member and the pachinko game machine 1. Since there is a possibility of fraudulent activity in which setting values are changed by operating the settings changeover switch 105SG052, the security cover 105SG500A is used to change settings with the lock switch 105SG051 when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed. By maintaining the regulated state in which operations on the operating units including the switch 105SG052 are regulated, the above-mentioned fraudulent acts can be suitably suppressed.

In addition, even in the restricted state where the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed and the right side of the back side of the board case 105SG201 including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is covered by the security cover 105SG500A, the board can be inserted through the transparent security cover 105SG500A. Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 105SG201 can be seen through, it is possible to easily check the mounting surface of the main board 11 on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted, the sealing seal, etc.

FIG. 20-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 20-4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR2 for determining the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data representing each of a numerical value MR3, a random numerical value MR4 for determining a general figure display result, and a random numerical value MR5 for determining an initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

In this embodiment, each of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR5 may vary depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 20-5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is a "lose", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variation is A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "jackpot". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a "small win". In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "lose" and the fluctuation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss fluctuation pattern"). A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the display result is "lose" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Furthermore, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is a "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variation display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variation display result is a "small win" is referred to as a small win variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 20-5, the special symbol variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than the super reach variation patterns super reach α and super reach β. has been done. In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed. In this case, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as mentioned above, since the expectation level of the jackpot is set so that the fluctuation display result becomes "jackpot" increases in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In this embodiment, the types of these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc., and then the determined type is determined. Instead of determining the fluctuation pattern to be executed from the fluctuation patterns belonging to the fluctuation patterns belonging to the specified types, the fluctuation pattern is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and the variation is calculated from these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern. The type of pattern may be determined first, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from among the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-5, the variation content (performance content) is determined in advance for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (performance content) may be made to differ depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern will be a normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect will be used. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and results in a non-reach loss, it is sufficient to perform the pseudo-continuous performance three times to create a variation pattern that results in a super reach loss.

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores, in addition to game control programs, various table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-7, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table and the like are stored that store a plurality of types of variation patterns.

The determination tables stored in the ROM 101 include, for example, the display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 20-6(A), the display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 20-6(B), and Display result determination table (set value 3) shown in -6(C), jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) shown in Figure 20-6(A), jackpot type determination shown in Figure 20-6(B) In addition to the table (for the second special symbol), a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), a small hit fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), a loss fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), a regular pattern display result determination table (not shown) (omitted), a regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc.

The pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot or a small win (ball payout rate) changes depending on a set value. In detail, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the setting value, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot and small hit will be changed. It has become. The setting value has three levels from 1 to 3, with 1 being the highest ball payout rate, and increasing values in the order of 1, 2, and 3, the lower the ball payout rate. That is, when the set value is set to 1, it is the most advantageous for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2 and 3, the advantage gradually decreases.

FIGS. 20-6(A) to 20-6(C) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to each setting value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a winning determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. Each display result determination table has two cases: the variable special symbol designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of variable display, and the case where the variable special symbol designation buffer is 2 (second). In other words, for each case where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for determining a jackpot and a determination value for determining a small win are set.

As shown in FIG. 20-6(A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to setting value 1, if the gaming state is normal or time saving, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/99; While the judgment value is set so that there is a probability of 50 to win a small hit, if the gaming state is in a variable probability state, there is a probability of 1/9.9 to win a jackpot, and a probability of 1/50 to win a small win. The judgment value is set so that the winner will win.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20-6(B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to setting value 2, if the gaming state is normal or time saving, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/150, The judgment value is set so that the probability of winning a small hit is 1/99, but if the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot is 1/15, and the probability of winning a small hit is 1/99. The judgment value is set so that the winner will win.

Also, as shown in Figure 20-6(C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to setting value 3, if the gaming state is normal or time saving, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/200. On the other hand, the determination value is set so that if the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1/20. In addition, when the setting value is 3, the determination value is set so that the small hit will not be won.

In other words, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the probability of winning a jackpot or small win is highest when the setting value is "1", and when the setting value is "3". The determination value is set so that the probability of winning a jackpot or small jackpot is the lowest in the case of a winning bet. In addition, in this embodiment, even when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the probability of winning a jackpot or small win is highest when the set value is "1", and when the set value is "3" The determination value is set so that the probability of winning the jackpot or small jackpot is the lowest.

In other words, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the jackpot shown in FIGS. 20-6(A) to 20-6(C). If it matches any of the hit determination values, it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot (Jackpot A to Jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit shown in FIGS. 20-6(A) to 20-6(C), it is determined that the special symbol will be a small hit. In other words, the winning of the jackpot and small winning is determined with the probability according to the set value. In addition, deciding whether to make a jackpot means deciding whether to control to a jackpot gaming state, but stopping the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a jackpot symbol. Also, deciding whether to make a small hit means deciding whether to control to a small win gaming state, but the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the stopping symbol in the small winning symbol.

In addition, in this embodiment, when using the display result determination table corresponding to setting value 3 shown in FIG. 20-6(C), the determination value other than the determination value corresponding to the jackpot is the determination value corresponding to the small hit. In other words, small wins were not set as winnings, but some of the judgment values other than the judgment values corresponding to jackpots are set as judgment values corresponding to small wins, and small wins are won. You can do it like this. In other words, the difference in the percentage of the small hit probability depending on the set value includes the fact that the small win probability is 0%.

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

Furthermore, although this embodiment exemplifies a form in which both the jackpot probability and the small win probability are different for each setting value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention is not limited to this. , only one of the jackpot probability and the small win probability may be made different for each setting value that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1.

FIGS. 20-7(A) and 20-7(B) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, in Figure 20-7 (A), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the first starting prize hole (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). This is a table for when Further, in FIG. 20-7(B), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball entering the second starting prize hole (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table determines whether the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C based on a random number (MR2) for determining the hit type when it is determined that the fluctuating display result is to be used as a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referenced to determine the

Here, the jackpot types in this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 20-8. In this embodiment, the jackpot types include high accuracy control (probability variable control) and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Jackpot B and Jackpot C are set in which the jackpot is executed and the game shifts to a high-probability, high-base state, and a special jackpot A is set in which only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends and the game shifts to a low-probability and high-base state. .

The jackpot game state by "Jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds). The jackpot game state by "Jackpot B" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). The jackpot game state by "Jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds).

The high accuracy control and time saving control that are executed after the end of the jackpot game state of jackpot B and jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is jackpot B or jackpot C, the high accuracy control and time saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state is continuous without going through the normal state. This is a so-called multi-family situation.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to "Jackpot A" is such that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or the special figure game is executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 20-7(A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the set value is "1", out of the range of 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 150 are assigned to jackpot A, 151 to 200 are assigned to jackpot B, and 201 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In addition, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 150 is assigned to jackpot A, 151 to 250 is assigned to jackpot B, Numbers 251 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of MR2 judgment values 0 to 299, 0 to 150 are assigned to jackpot A, 151 to 275 are assigned to jackpot B, 276 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 20-7(B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), if the set value is "1", then the MR2 determination value range of 0 to 299 is , 0 to 150 are assigned to jackpot A, 151 to 160 are assigned to jackpot B, and 161 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In addition, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 150 is assigned to jackpot A, 151 to 170 is assigned to jackpot B, Numbers 171 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 150 is assigned to jackpot A, and 151 to 180 is assigned to jackpot B, Numbers 181 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

In this way, when a jackpot occurs in the special pattern game with the first special symbol and when a jackpot occurs in the special pattern game with the second special symbol, the proportion of the jackpot type determined to be "jackpot A" is the same. is set to . Furthermore, if a jackpot occurs in the special game with the second special symbol at the same setting value, the jackpot type is determined to be "Jackpot C" than if a jackpot occurs in the special symbol game with the first special symbol. In addition to the high percentage, when a jackpot occurs in the special symbol game with the second special symbol, the percentage in which the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot C" decreases in the order of setting values 1, 2, and 3. .

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the proportion of the jackpot type being determined as "jackpot A" is the same for each setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the variable probability continuation rate (consecutive winning rate) is the same regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. You can set the success rate) to be different.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed with probability after the end of the jackpot game by determining the jackpot type as "jackpot B" or "jackpot C" when the variable display result becomes a jackpot. While the control and time-saving control are executed, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot A", so that only the time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game ends. The present invention is not limited to this, but the gameplay of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is such that when the variable display result becomes a jackpot, probability change control and time saving control are performed over a predetermined number of variable displays regardless of the type of jackpot. It is also possible to use one that is executed (so-called number-of-time variable machine).

However, in such pachinko machines with a number of times cut, it is conceivable that the variable continuation rate (consecutive winning rate) may differ by changing the jackpot probability for each setting value set in the pachinko machine. If the jackpot probability is different for each set value in a pachinko machine with a number of times cut, the number of probability variation control or time saving control to be executed after the jackpot game ends so that the probability variation continuation rate (consecutive winning rate) is the same. may be different.

In other words, for setting values 1 to 3, the rate at which both high-accuracy control and time-saving control are implemented after the jackpot game ends (the rate at which only time-saving control is implemented) is the first special regardless of the setting value. While the case where a jackpot occurs in the special symbol game and the case where a jackpot occurs in the special symbol game with the second special symbol are the same, the jackpot type is determined to be "Jackpot C" which is a 16 round jackpot. The ratio is highest when the setting value is 1, and lowest when the setting value is 3 (rate of jackpot type being determined as "jackpot C": setting 1>setting 2>setting 3). In other words, the ratio of the jackpot type being determined as "Jackpot B", which is a 5-round jackpot, is highest when the setting value is 3, and lowest when the setting value is 1 (the jackpot type is "Jackpot B"). The ratio determined by: Setting 3 > Setting 2 > Setting 1). From the above, regarding the ball output rate, when the setting value is 1, the ball output rate is the highest, and when the setting value is 3, the ball output rate is the lowest.

In addition, this embodiment exemplifies a form in which the jackpot type is determined at different ratios from jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C when the variable display result is a jackpot depending on the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set values, there may be one or more jackpot types among jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C that have not been determined. In other words, the determination ratio of jackpot types differs depending on the set value, such as not determining one jackpot type (determination ratio is 0%), or setting a specific jackpot type to 100%. Includes determining percentages.

In this way, in this embodiment, the percentage of determining the type of jackpot when the variable display result is a jackpot is different depending on the set value, so it is possible to improve the game's interest. .

In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is determined based on the special figure display result. It may be determined using MR1, which is a random value for determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, the smaller the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability and small win probability increase, and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is more likely to be determined). However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the larger the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is to the player.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability and the small win probability change according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gameplay itself does not change. However, the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and the gameplay may be changed according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability of changing the probability is 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is installed in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. A game in which the game state after the end of a jackpot game is controlled to be a variable state based on passing a predetermined count switch, while the rate at which game balls pass through the count switch during the jackpot game differs depending on the type of jackpot. If the setting value set in the pachinko machine 1 is 3, the probability of jackpot is 1/320 and the probability of small win is 1/50. The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the middle) (so-called 1 type and 2 type mixed type). Furthermore, the game performance is the same when the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are 1 to 3, but the jackpot probability and small winning probability are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 4).

Furthermore, when changing the gameplay according to the set value in this way, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, if the set value is 1 or 4, the predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to the performance switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). When the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (when the game ball is It may also be used as a switch for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on passing the count switch.

The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern, and selects a fluctuation pattern among the aforementioned multiple types according to the predetermined result. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, the fluctuation pattern determination table includes a fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot that is used when it is predetermined to make the fluctuation display result a "big hit", and a fluctuation pattern determination table for changing the fluctuation display result to a "small hit". A jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table is prepared in advance, which is used when it is predetermined that the winning result is a "loss", and a loss fluctuation pattern determination table is used when it is predetermined that the fluctuation display result will be a "loss". ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 20-9(A) and 20-9(B), the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (Jackpot A ) and the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C are prepared in advance, and these jackpot variation pattern judgment tables (for jackpot A) and the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the fluctuation pattern of normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot. For each of the variation patterns (PB1-3), a predetermined random number value within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned as a determination value.

As shown in Figure 20-9(A), in the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for jackpot A), when the set value is "1", the judgment value of MR3 is 0 to 997, and Up to 300 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 301 to 800 is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 801 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2). It is assigned to the jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 350 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 351 to 825 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 826 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 400 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 401 to 850 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the Super Reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

As shown in Figure 20-9(B), in the jackpot variation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), if the setting value is "1", the judgment value of MR3 is within the range 0 to 997. , 0 to 100 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 101 to 350 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-2). It is assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). Also, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 150 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 151 to 450 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the Super Reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 451 to 997 is assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 200 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), and 201 to 550 is assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the Super Reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot variation pattern (PB1-3).

In this way, when jackpot A is won in the special map game, the ratio that determines the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (PB1-2) is the ratio that determines the fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). , and decreases in the order of setting values 1, 2, and 3. In addition, when jackpot B or jackpot C is won in the special map game, the ratio that determines the fluctuation pattern of super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) determines the fluctuation pattern of super reach α jackpot (PB1-2). The setting value is higher than the ratio and becomes lower in the order of setting values 1, 2, and 3.

In other words, in this embodiment, if these judgment values indicate that the jackpot type is "jackpot B" or "jackpot C", the super reach β is likely to be determined, and if the jackpot type is "jackpot A" In this case, a player who thinks that the Super Reach α is assigned in such a way that it is easy to determine will result in a “Jackpot B” or “Jackpot C” when the variation pattern of the Super Reach β is executed. can increase expectations.

In addition, in the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table, for the fluctuation pattern of the small hit fluctuation pattern (PC1-1), a predetermined random number value out of the range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is the determination value. is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in Figure 20-9 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, regardless of whether the set value is "1", "2", or "3", the MR3 Among the judgment value range 0 to 997, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small winning variation pattern (PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as the small winning variation pattern in this implementation, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the small winning variation pattern, The small winning variation pattern may be determined at different ratios from a plurality of variation patterns using the set values "1", "2", and "3".

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

In the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losses, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), For the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take.

As shown in Figure 20-10(A), in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table A (for low base medium total pending storage number of 1 or less), when the set value is "1", the determination value of MR3 is Of the range 0 to 997, 0 to 350 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 351 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "2", of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach-loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3).

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

As shown in Figure 20-10 (B), in the loss variation pattern determination table B (for low base medium total pending memory number 2 to 4), when the set value is "1", the determination value of MR3 Of the range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 401 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3).

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

As shown in Figure 20-10(C), in the loss variation pattern determination table C (for low base medium total pending memory number of 5 or more), when the set value is "1", the determination value of MR3 is Of the range 0 to 997, 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3).

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

As shown in FIG. 20-10(D), in the loss variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), when the set value is "1", out of the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 0 to 450 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is super reach α. It is assigned to the variation pattern of loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "2", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3). In addition, when the setting value is "3", out of the range of MR3 judgment values from 0 to 997, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). The range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the range from 901 to 997 is the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). PA2-3).

In this way, when using the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the ratio of determining non-reach variation patterns or normal reach variation patterns is higher than that of determining super reach variation patterns, and the setting values 1, 2, The numbers decrease in the order of 3. In addition, when using the fluctuation pattern judgment tables A to D for losses, regardless of the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the judgment values from 701 to 900 are the fluctuation patterns for super reach α losses, and from 901 to 997 are the fluctuation patterns for super reach β losses. In other words, if the fluctuation display result assigned to each fluctuation pattern is a loss, the fluctuation pattern of super reach will be determined by the common determination ratio regardless of the set value, so the fluctuation pattern of super reach It is possible to prevent the presentation effect from being degraded due to the variable display not being executed.

Note that the "common determined ratio" in this embodiment refers to the completely same determined ratio for different setting values (this embodiment), as well as the same determined ratio for different set values. (For example, the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern differs by about 1% between setting value 1 and setting value 3.)

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

In addition, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, both the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss, regardless of the set value. is the same regardless of the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if the fluctuation display result is a loss, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss The determination ratio of only one of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, both the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss, regardless of the set value. is the same regardless of the set value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the fluctuating display result is a jackpot, the set value may be the same regardless of the set value. Regardless of the setting value, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach or normal reach is exemplified depending on the set setting value, but if the fluctuation pattern is set, Depending on the set value, there may be one or more variation patterns that are not determined among the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, the determination ratio of fluctuation patterns differs depending on the set value, such as not determining one of the fluctuation patterns (determination ratio is 0%), or determining a particular fluctuation pattern at 100%. It also includes determining the percentage of

As shown in Figure 20-10, the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) with no shortening. The fluctuation time of the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter than that of -2). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, a non-reach loss variation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, making it easier to digest the retained memories, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By making a start win at times, it becomes difficult to generate wasteful start wins without reservation memory, and when the number of reserve memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), the time for the variable display becomes longer, thereby making it possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game due to the variable display not being executed.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-10(A) to 20-10(C), the fluctuation pattern is determined using different fluctuation pattern determination tables for loss depending on the total number of pending memories. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The variation pattern may be determined using a different variation pattern determination table for loss depending on the number of memories (or the number of pending memories of the second special symbol if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed).

In addition, in each loss variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment, regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being any value from 1 to 3, the super reach loss variation pattern (PA2-2 and PA2-3) have the same range of random numbers. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the percentage of fluctuation display actually executed in the super reach loss fluctuation pattern (super reach loss fluctuation pattern (occurrence rate) differs depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, in this embodiment, the rate at which the variable display is executed in the variable pattern of super reach loss varies depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, considering the jackpot probability and loss probability for each set value, the variable display will be displayed at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 in the Super Reach Loss variation pattern. It may also be executed.

(Setting change processing)
Next, a description will be given of changing the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. First, in the pachinko game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-11, after executing the initialization process (step S8) in the game control main process (see FIG. It is determined whether the lock switch 105SG051 is ON (step 105SGSa11). If the lock switch 105SG051 is ON (step 105SGSa11; Yes), it is determined whether the door open sensor 105SG090 is ON (step 105SGSa12). When the door open sensor 105SG090 is ON (step 105SGSa12; Yes), a setting change process (step 105SGSa13) is executed and the process proceeds to step 105SGSa14.

Then, after executing the setting change process (step 105SGSa13) and after executing step S7, if the lock switch 105SG051 is OFF (step 105SGSa11; No), and if the door open sensor 105SG090 is OFF (step 105SGSa12; No). ) reads the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 in step 105SGSa14, sets the read setting values as the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then executes the processes from step S10 onwards.

FIG. 20-12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a setting change process. In this setting change process, the CPU 103 first specifies the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 (step S105SGSa21), and displays the specified setting values on the display monitor 105SG029 (step S105SGSa22).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is operated (step 105SGSa23). If the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is not operated (step 105SGSa23; No), the process advances to step 105SGSa25, and if the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is operated (step 105SGSa23; Yes), the setting value displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 is changed. The updated display is performed (step S105SGSa24), and the process advances to step S105SGSa25. In the process of step S105SGSa24, for example, if "1" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 105SG029, the display on the display monitor 105SG029 is updated to "2", and the set value is displayed on the display monitor 105SG029. If "2" is displayed, the display on the display monitor 105SG029 is updated to "3", and if "3" is displayed as the setting value on the display monitor 105SG029, the display on the display monitor 105SG029 is updated to "3". 1" and update the display.

In step 105SGSa25, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 105SG051 is pressed. If there is no push operation on the lock switch 105SG051 (step 105SGSa25; No), the process advances to step 105SGSa23, and if there is a push operation on the lock switch 105SG051 (step 105SGSa25; Yes), the set value displayed on the display monitor 105SG0029 is displayed. At the same time, the specified setting value is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updating and storing the already stored setting value) (Step 105SGSa27). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch 105SG051 is ON (step 105SGSa28). When the lock switch 105SG051 is ON (Step 105SGSa28; Yes), the process of Step 105SGSa28 is repeatedly executed, and when the lock switch 105SG051 is OFF (Step 105SGSa28; No), the setting change process is ended.

In addition, in this embodiment, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed based on both the clear switch (see FIG. 3) and the lock switch 105SG051 being ON (setting change processing is performed). Although the present invention is not limited to this example, other processes may be executed depending on the ON/OFF combination of the clear switch and the lock switch 105SG051. For example, if the clear switch is OFF and the lock switch 105SG051 is ON, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed (setting confirmation processing is executed), and the clear switch is ON. When the lock switch 105SG051 is OFF, the data stored in the RAM 122 is cleared, and when both the clear switch and the lock switch 105SG051 are OFF, recovery processing from power outage (recovery processing shown in FIG. 3) is performed. All you have to do is execute. In addition, while the above-mentioned setting change process and setting confirmation process are being executed, various drawings such as the variable display of special symbols, the firing of game balls, whether or not the variable display result will be a jackpot, the type of jackpot, etc., and the payout of prize balls, etc. It is sufficient if the game is controlled to be in a game stop state in which no processing is executed.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 105SG029 in the setting change process will be explained. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-13 (A) and 20-13 (B), when the power is turned off (cut off) by an operation by a clerk at the game parlor, the power to the pachinko machine 1 is cut off. By stopping the supply, the display on the display monitor 105SG029 ends. Incidentally, if the big winning opening is being opened during a jackpot game or a small winning game at the time when the power is turned off, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the power supply to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-13(C), when a clerk at the game parlor turns on the power while operating the clear switch (if Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the lock switch 105SG051 turns ON. and the door open sensor 105SG090 is ON (gaming machine frame 105SG003 is open), the CPU 103 executes the setting change process, and the display monitor 105SG029 backs up the RAM 102. The setting values stored in the area are displayed.

In this state where the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 105SG029, as shown in FIG. The numerical values displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 are updated sequentially (for example, each time the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is operated, they are updated in the order of 1→2→3→1→...).

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-13(E), the CPU 103 transfers the set value displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 to the RAM 102 based on the detection of a push-in operation of the lock switch 105SG051 by an employee of the game parlor or the like. Store in the backup area (update storage). At this time, the CPU 103 causes a flashing display on the display monitor 105SG029 to inform the store staff at the game parlor that the new set value has been stored in the backup area of the RAM 102. Furthermore, if a pending memory is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the pending memory is cleared. Furthermore, when the grand prize opening is closed at the timing shown in FIG. 20-13 (A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off), the grand prize opening is opened again. Thereafter, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process based on the lock switch 105SG051 being turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game parlor, etc., and the state where the game is possible, that is, the fluctuating display results, the jackpot type, and the fluctuating pattern. It becomes possible to carry out a decision lottery, payout of prize balls, etc.

Note that in the setting change process in this embodiment, the initial display displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 is exemplified by displaying the setting values stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, the initial display displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 in the setting change process is the most advantageous setting value for the player (in this embodiment, "1") or the most disadvantageous setting value for the player. The set value (in this embodiment, "3") may be displayed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. It is possible to execute reach effects such as Super Reach C and Super Reach D as suggestive effects, and when executing reach effects such as Super Reach C and Super Reach D, the reach effects of Super Reach C and Super Reach D can be executed. Since the title 31AK007 corresponding to the reach performance of super reach C or super reach D is announced from the start of the performance, the title 31AK007 corresponding to the reach performance can be executed and the performance effect can be improved.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the introduction portion of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, super reach effects (for example, displaying enemy characters or By performing a performance that suggests a character, the performance effect can be improved and the player's attention can be drawn to the performance.

Further, the present embodiment also includes a second invention described below. In other words, there is a conventional pachinko game machine with a setting function described in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 has a problem in that security is not improved. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine according to means 1 of the second invention that solves the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
An opening/closing body that can be opened and closed (for example, gaming machine frame 105SG003/glass door frame 105SG003a),
Setting means (for example, the setting shown in FIG. 20-12 by the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values by operating the operation unit (for example, the lock switch 105SG051 or the setting changeover switch 105SG052) (such as the part that executes change processing),
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a process control process as shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value,
a regulating member (for example, security cover 105SG500A/security cover 105SG500B/security cover 105SG500C) capable of regulating operations on the operation section;
Equipped with
When the opening/closing body is closed, the restriction member restricts the operation of the operating section, and when the opening/closing body is open, the restriction state can be canceled (for example, when the opening/closing body is opened, the restriction state can be canceled). When the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the security cover 105SG500A maintains a restricted state in which operations on the operation parts including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are restricted, while the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is opened. In this state, the restricted state by the security cover 105SG500A is released and the state becomes a permissible state in which operation of the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 is permitted. 14 to Figure 20-17)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security is improved. Specifically, since it is possible to prevent the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 from being illegally operated when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, security is improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 2 of the second invention,
A game control board (for example, main board 11) equipped with the game control means,
A board case (for example, board case 105SG201) that accommodates the game control board,
Equipped with
The operation section is housed in the board case (for example, the setting switching main body section provided with the operation sections that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052, is housed in the board case 105SG201 together with the main board 11). (Fig. 20-2, Fig. 20-3, etc.)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security is improved. Specifically, by protecting the setting switching main body using the board case 105SG201 that can accommodate the main board 11, it is possible to prevent the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting switching switch 105SG052 from being manipulated illegally. , security is improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to the means 3 of the second invention,
The regulating member is a member that covers the operating section so that operation of the operating section is regulated in the regulating state,
At least a portion of the regulation member is transparent (for example, the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, and 105SG500C are made of a transparent plate-shaped synthetic resin material, and are housed in the board case 105SG201 through the security cover. (It is possible to see through the main board 11, etc.)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security is improved. Specifically, since a part of the board case 105SG201 can be covered by the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, and 105SG500C, unauthorized acts not only on the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 but also on the main board 11 can be suppressed. Furthermore, since it is possible to check the main board 11 through the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, 105SG500C without canceling the restrictions imposed by the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, 105SG500C, it is possible to check whether there is a possibility of fraudulent activity. Confirmation work can be easily performed.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 4 of the second invention,
comprising a detection means (for example, door open sensor 105SG090) capable of detecting opening of the opening/closing body,
The setting means does not set a setting value even if the operation section is operated when the detection means does not detect opening of the opening/closing body (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the setting value is not set in the game control main processing In step 105SGSa12, the CPU 103 does not execute the setting change process unless the door open sensor 105SG090 is ON)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security is improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 5 of the second invention,
A game value giving means that gives a game value based on the entry of game media into a predetermined area (for example, when a game ball enters a first starting prize opening or a second starting winning opening, a game ball enters a general winning opening) (The part where the prize ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the grand prize opening)
Information display means (for example, display monitor 105SG029 in Modification 4) capable of displaying information regarding the gaming value awarded by the gaming value assigning means;
Equipped with
The information display means is capable of displaying predetermined information according to the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-120, a portion of the display monitor 105SG029 that can display consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to the means 6 of the second invention,
A game value giving means that gives a game value based on the entry of game media into a predetermined area (for example, when a game ball enters a first starting prize opening or a second starting winning opening, a game ball enters a general winning opening) (The part where the prize ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the grand prize opening)
Information display means (for example, display monitor 105SG029 in Modification 4) capable of displaying information regarding the gaming value awarded by the gaming value assigning means;
Equipped with
The information display means is capable of displaying the setting values set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIG. )
According to this feature, there is no need to separately provide a display device for displaying the set values, thereby preventing an increase in the cost of the gaming machine. can.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine according to the means 7 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display,
Variable display pattern determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes variable pattern setting processing) that determines a variable display pattern as one of the plurality of variable display patterns;
Variable display execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol variation processing) that executes variable display in the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
Equipped with
The variable display pattern determining means determines which variable display pattern to use at different rates depending on the setting value set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20-9 to 20-10). (The part that determines the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach at different rates based on the set values)
According to this feature, the player focuses on the variable display pattern in an attempt to identify the set value from the determination status of the variable display pattern. , it is possible to enhance the presentation effect by variable display patterns.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 8 of the second invention,
The game control means can control the game to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, a jackpot game state of jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C) based on the set value. There it is,
The ratio of which of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled to is different depending on whether the setting value set by the setting means is the first setting value or the second setting value (e.g. , The part where the ratio for determining which jackpot game to control, jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C, is different depending on when the set value is 1, 2, or 3. )
A gaming machine is described, which is characterized by the fact that, according to this feature, the type of advantageous state that is controlled changes depending on the set value, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 9 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display,
It is equipped with a holding storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the starting prize winning process) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as a holding memory,
If a new setting value is set by the setting means while a pending memory is stored in the pending storage means, the stored pending memory is erased (for example, as shown in Modification 5, (The part that clears the pending memory based on the new setting value being set)
A gaming machine is described which is characterized by the following. According to this feature, the suspended memory is not stored before and after the setting change, so that the setting change can be accurately reflected.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of the means 10 of the second invention,
a variable winning means (for example, a grand prize opening) that can change between a first state in which the game medium can win a prize and a second state in which it is more difficult or impossible for the game medium to win a prize than in the first state;
A control means for controlling the variable winning means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a jackpot opening process);
Equipped with
The variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state when a new set value is set by the setting means when in the first state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-13). (The part where the grand prize opening is closed by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1 in order to set a new setting value on the pachinko game machine 1)
According to this feature, the first state in which the game medium can win a prize overlaps with the change in the setting value, and the change in the setting value is not reflected accurately. You can prevent this from happening.

Further, the present embodiment also includes a third invention described below. In other words, there is a conventional pachinko game machine with a setting function described in, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 has a problem in that security is not improved. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine according to means 1 of the third invention that solves the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
An opening/closing body that can be opened and closed (for example, gaming machine frame 105SG003/glass door frame 105SG003a),
Setting means (for example, the setting shown in FIG. 20-12 by the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values by operating the operation unit (for example, the lock switch 105SG051 or the setting changeover switch 105SG052) (such as the part that executes change processing),
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a process control process as shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value,
a regulating member (for example, security cover 105SG500A/security cover 105SG500B/security cover 105SG500C) capable of regulating operations on the operation section;
Equipped with
The regulating member is switchable between a first state in which the operation on the operation section is restricted and a second state in which the operation on the operation section is not restricted (for example, the security cover 105SG500B is in a covered position with respect to the board case 105SG201). The security cover 105SG500C can slide in the left-right direction between the covering position and the covering release position which is rotated from the covering position about the pivot 105SG500Cd. (can be rotated between
If the regulating member is in the second state when the opening/closing body is open, the opening/closing body cannot be closed unless the regulating member is switched from the second state to the first state (e.g. , when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the permissible state, the security cover 105SG500B must be slid from the uncovered position to the covered position (pachinko gaming machine 1 is placed in the restricted state), as shown in FIG. 20-15(B). If the change is not made, the security cover 105SG500B will come into contact with the front end of the outer frame 105SG001a, making it impossible to close the gaming machine frame 105SG003 (Modification 1)./Pachinko gaming machine 1 allows If the security cover 105SG500C is not rotated from the covering release position to the covering position (unless the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the restricted state), as shown in FIG. The cover 105SG500C comes into contact with the front end of the outer frame 105SG001a, making it impossible to close the gaming machine frame 105SG003 (Modification 2))
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security can be improved. Specifically, since it is possible to prevent the gaming machine frame 105SG003 from being closed in the second state, that is, with the security covers 105SG500B and 105SG500C in the uncovered position, security can be improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 2 of the third invention,
A game control board (for example, main board 11) equipped with the game control means,
A board case (for example, board case 105SG201) that accommodates the game control board;
Equipped with
The operation section is housed in the board case (for example, the setting switching main body section provided with the operation sections that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052, is housed in the board case 105SG201 together with the main board 11). (Fig. 20-2, Fig. 20-3, etc.)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security is improved. Specifically, by protecting the setting switching main body using the board case 105SG201 that can accommodate the main board 11, it is possible to prevent the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting switching switch 105SG052 from being manipulated illegally. , security is improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to the means 3 of the third invention,
The regulating member is a member that covers the operating section so that operation of the operating section is regulated in the regulating state,
At least a portion of the regulation member is transparent (for example, the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, and 105SG500C are made of a transparent plate-shaped synthetic resin material, and are housed in the board case 105SG201 through the security cover. (It is possible to see through the main board 11, etc.)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security is improved. Specifically, since a part of the board case 105SG201 can be covered by the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, and 105SG500C, unauthorized acts not only on the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 but also on the main board 11 can be suppressed. Furthermore, since it is possible to check the main board 11 through the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, 105SG500C without canceling the restrictions imposed by the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, 105SG500C, it is possible to check whether there is a possibility of fraudulent activity. Confirmation work can be easily performed.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 4 of the third invention,
comprising a detection means (for example, door open sensor 105SG090) capable of detecting opening of the opening/closing body,
The setting means does not set a setting value even if the operation section is operated when the detection means does not detect opening of the opening/closing body (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-11, the setting value is not set in the game control main processing In step 105SGSa12, the CPU 103 does not execute the setting change process unless the door open sensor 105SG090 is ON)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, security can be improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 5 of the third invention,
A game value giving means that gives a game value based on the entry of game media into a predetermined area (for example, when a game ball enters a first starting prize opening or a second starting winning opening, a game ball enters a general winning opening) (The part where the prize ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the grand prize opening)
Information display means (for example, display monitor 105SG029 in Modification 4) capable of displaying information regarding the gaming value awarded by the gaming value assigning means;
Equipped with
The information display means is capable of displaying predetermined information according to the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-120, a portion of the display monitor 105SG029 that can display consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases)
A gaming machine is described that is characterized by the following, and according to this feature, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 6 of the third invention,
A game value giving means that gives a game value based on the entry of game media into a predetermined area (for example, when a game ball enters a first starting prize opening or a second starting winning opening, a game ball enters a general winning opening) (The part where the prize ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the grand prize opening)
Information display means (for example, display monitor 105SG029 in Modification 4) capable of displaying information regarding the gaming value awarded by the gaming value assigning means;
Equipped with
The information display means is capable of displaying the setting values set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIG. )
According to this feature, there is no need to separately provide a display device for displaying the set values, thereby preventing an increase in the cost of the gaming machine. can.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 7 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display,
Variable display pattern determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes variable pattern setting processing) that determines a variable display pattern as one of the plurality of variable display patterns;
Variable display execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol variation processing) that executes variable display in the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
Equipped with
The variable display pattern determining means determines which variable display pattern to use at different rates depending on the setting value set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20-9 to 20-10). (The part that determines the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach at different rates based on the set values)
According to this feature, the player focuses on the variable display pattern in an attempt to identify the set value from the determination status of the variable display pattern. , it is possible to enhance the presentation effect by variable display patterns.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to means 8 of the third invention,
The game control means can control the game to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, a jackpot game state of jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C) based on the set value. There it is,
The ratio of which of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled to is different depending on whether the setting value set by the setting means is the first setting value or the second setting value (e.g. , The part where the ratio for determining which jackpot game to control, jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C, is different depending on when the set value is 1, 2, or 3. )
A gaming machine is described, which is characterized by the fact that, according to this feature, the type of advantageous state that is controlled changes depending on the set value, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to the means 9 of the third invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display,
It is equipped with a holding storage means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the starting prize winning process) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as a holding memory,
If a new setting value is set by the setting means while a pending memory is stored in the pending storage means, the stored pending memory is erased (for example, as shown in Modification 5, (The part that clears the pending memory based on the new setting value being set)
A gaming machine is described which is characterized by the following. According to this feature, the suspended memory is not stored before and after the setting change, so that the setting change can be accurately reflected.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine according to the means 10 of the third invention,
a variable winning means (for example, a grand prize opening) that can change between a first state in which the game medium can win a prize and a second state in which it is more difficult or impossible for the game medium to win a prize than in the first state;
A control means for controlling the variable winning means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a jackpot opening process);
Equipped with
The variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state when a new set value is set by the setting means when in the first state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-13). (The part where the grand prize opening is closed by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1 in order to set a new setting value on the pachinko game machine 1)
According to this feature, the first state in which the game medium can win a prize overlaps with the change in the setting value, and the change in the setting value is not reflected accurately. You can prevent this from happening.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

(Modification 1)
For example, in the embodiment, the security cover 105SG500A is fixed to the outer frame 105SG001a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the security cover is provided on the gaming machine frame 105SG003 side. Good too. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20-14(A) and 20-14(B) as modification example 1, a security cover 105SG500B consisting of a short piece 105SG500Ba and a long piece 105SG500Bb is attached to, for example, a board case 105SG201. Then, the right end of the long piece 105SG500Bb slides in the left-right direction between a covering position covering the right side of the board case 105SG201 including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 and a covering release position on the right side of the covering position. Provide movable.

On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is opened, by sliding the security cover 105SG500B to the right side with respect to the board case 105SG201, the lock can be locked through the through hole 105SG500Bc formed on the left side of the long piece 105SG500Bb. The switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 may be made operable. That is, in this modification 1, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the security cover 105SG500B (long piece 105SG500Bb) covers the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 in the horizontal direction with respect to the board case 105SG201. The pachinko game machine 1 is maintained in the restricted state by restricting the sliding movement to. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is open, the security cover 105SG500B is slid to the right with respect to the board case 105SG201 to release the cover from the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can be brought into a state where it can be released from the restricted state (changed to the permissible state).

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20-14(A) and 20-14(B), when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the protruding dimension of the security cover 105SG500B from the board case 105SG201 is the length L1. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is opened, by sliding the security cover 105SG500B with respect to the board case 105SG201, the protrusion dimension of the security cover 105SG500B from the board case 105SG201 is extended to the length L2. (L2>L1).

In other words, as shown in FIG. 20-15(A), when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is rotated around a predetermined rotation axis and opened, the protruding dimension of the security cover 105SG500B from the board case 105SG201 is By sliding the board case 105SG201 until the length L2 is reached (putting the pachinko game machine 1 in the permissible state), the pachinko game machine can be played by an employee of the game parlor or the like by operating the lock switch 105SG051 or the setting changeover switch 105SG052. The setting values of machine 1 can be changed. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the permissible state, as shown in FIG. 20-15(B), the security cover 105SG500B is attached to the board case 105SG201 until the protruding dimension from the board case 105SG201 becomes length L1. However, if the security cover 105SG500B does not slide (unless the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the restricted state), it will come into contact with the front end of the outer frame 105SG001a, making it impossible to close the gaming machine frame 105SG003. It has become.

Therefore, in this modification 1, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine frame 105SG003 from being closed while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the permissible state, so it is possible to set the lock switch 105SG051 with the security cover 105SG500B. It is possible to prevent forgetting to cover the changeover switch 105SG052, that is, to close the gaming machine frame 105SG003 without restricting the operation of the operation part, thereby improving security.

In addition, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the front end of the short piece 105SG500Ba is placed between the outer frame 105SG001a and the gaming machine frame 105SG003, so that movement in the left and right direction from the covering position is restricted. However, the security cover 105SG500B may be moved in the left-right direction as long as the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are maintained covered by the security cover 105SG500B. .

(Modification 2)
Furthermore, as a form in which the security cover is provided on the gaming machine frame 105SG003 side, as shown in FIG. 20-16(A) and FIG. The cover position covers the right side of the board case 105SG201 including the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052, and rotates from the cover position around the vertically facing pivot shaft 105SG500Cd provided on the back side of the frame 105SG003. It may be pivotably supported to be rotatable between the cover and the uncovered position. In such a case, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the front end of the short piece 105SG500Ca is locked to the locking part 105SG500Cc provided on the right side of the outer frame 105SG001a, and the long piece 105SG500Cb is connected to the lock switch 105SG051 to switch settings. The switch 105SG052 may be restricted from rotating toward the back side from a state in which the switch 105SG052 is covered from the back side.

When the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is opened, the security cover 105SG500C is rotated around the axis 105SG500Cd (counterclockwise in plan view) with respect to the board case 105SG201, so that the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are connected to each other. The covered state may be released to enable operation. That is, in this modification 2, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is closed, the security cover 105SG500C (long piece 105SG500Cb) covers the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052, and rotation is restricted. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is maintained in a regulated state. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is open, the security cover 105SG500C is rotated around the axis 105SG500Cd (counterclockwise in plan view) relative to the board case 105SG201, and the lock switch 105SG051 and setting changeover switch 105SG052 are turned on. By releasing the covered state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be released from the restricted state (changed to the permissible state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 20-17(A), the security cover 105SG500C in Modification 2 rotates around the axis 105SG500Cd (bringing the pachinko gaming machine 1 into the permissible state) to protect the gaming hall. A clerk or the like can change the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 by operating the lock switch 105SG051 or the setting changeover switch 105SG052. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the permissible state, as shown in FIG. 20-17(B), the security cover 105SG500C is rotated clockwise in plan view and the lock switch is opened by the security cover 105SG500C. If the security cover 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are not covered (unless the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the restricted state), the security cover 105SG500C will come into contact with the front end of the outer frame 105SG001a, closing the gaming machine frame 105SG003. It has become impossible.

Therefore, in this modification 2, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine frame 105SG003 from being closed while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the permissible state, so it is possible to set the lock switch 105SG051 with the security cover 105SG500C. It is possible to prevent forgetting to cover the changeover switch 105SG052, that is, to close the gaming machine frame 105SG003 without restricting the operation of the operation part, thereby improving security.

(Modification 3)
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by opening the gaming machine frame 105SG003, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the glass door frame Setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changeable by opening 105SG003a. In addition, when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by opening the glass door frame 105SG003a in this way, it is shown in FIG. 20-18(A) to FIG. 20-18(C) as modification example 3. Thus, a through hole 105SG003b may be formed in the lower part of the gaming machine frame 105SG003, and the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 can be operated through the through hole 105SG003b. In this case, the mounting surface of the IC, etc. on the main board 11 is arranged toward the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are arranged on the opposite side of the main board 11 from the mounting surface. placed on the surface.

In this way, when the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 can be operated through the through hole 105SG003b, a door body 105SG003c that can open and close the through hole 105SG003b is provided, and when the door body 105SG003c is closed, The operation of the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 may be restricted. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-18(B) and 20-18(C), when the door body 105SG003c is provided on the front side of the gaming machine frame 105SG003, the door body can be removed by closing the glass door frame 105SG003a. Since the 105SG003c is sandwiched between the glass door frame 105SG003a and the gaming machine frame 105SG003 so that it can be opened and closed, the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 may be tampered with when the glass door frame 105SG003a is closed. can be strongly prevented and security can be improved.

(Modification 4)
Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the pachinko game machine 1 that can execute games using game balls was disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the pachinko game machine 1, each winning hole The number of game balls entering the (big winning hole, second big winning hole, first starting winning hole, second starting winning hole, general winning hole) is tallied, and the consecutive ratio, winning ratio, base, etc. are calculated based on the tally. It may also be possible to calculate various winning information. In addition, when it is possible to calculate winning information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, as shown in FIG. The base etc. may be displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20-19(A) and 20-19(B), the display monitor 105SG029 in this modification 4 includes a first display portion 105SG029105SG0A, a second display portion 105SG029B, and a third display portion 105SG029B. 105SG029C, a fourth display section 105SG029D, and a fifth display section 105SG029E. The first display section 105SG029A to the fifth display section 105SG029E are each composed of 7 segments formed by 7 segments that form a figure 8, and dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 105SG029A to fifth display section 105SG029E are capable of lighting up or blinking in various colors, such as red, blue, green, yellow, white, etc., respectively. It is also possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in extremely short cycles.

The display monitor 105SG029 displays each item of display Nos. 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 20-19(B). The aggregated setting values (1 to 3) are displayed on the first display section 105SG029A of the first digit, and the aggregation period is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B of the second digit and the third display section 105SG029C of the third digit. The numerical value is displayed as a percentage on the fourth display section 105SG029D for the fourth digit and the fifth display section 105SG029E for the fifth digit. In display No. 1, short-term consecutive ratios are displayed, and in display No. 2, short-term winning ratios are displayed. In display No. 3, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed, and in display No. 4, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed. In addition, display No. 5 displays the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls, and display No. 6 displays the base (base 2) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls. be done.

The short term here means a period during which the number of prize balls paid out (number of acquired balls) was 6,000. The period for calculating the total cumulative total means the total period after starting the calculation of consecutive ratios and winning ratios, or the total period after once resetting the calculation of consecutive ratios and winning ratios.

In addition, in the above example, the continuous ratio, winning ratio, and base are calculated without depending on the gaming state, but they may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the consecutive ratio may be the ratio of the number of prize balls that hit the jackpot during the jackpot game state to the total number of prize balls. In addition, the winning ratio is calculated as the ratio of the number of prize balls that hit the second starting prize opening during the high base state and the number of prize balls that hit the jackpot during the jackpot game state to the total number of prize balls. Good too. Furthermore, the base may be calculated separately for the low base state and the high base state.

When the short-term winning ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, "y6." is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B and the third display section 105SG029C, and when the short-term winning ratio of display No. 2 is displayed, the second "y7." is displayed on the display section 105SG029B and the third display section 105SG029C. In addition, when the short-term consecutive ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term consecutive ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E, and the short-term consecutive ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. In this case, the short-term winning ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When the total cumulative hand ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B and the third display section 105SG029C, and when the total cumulative hand ratio of display No. 4 is displayed, "A7." is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B and the third display section 105SG029C. In addition, when the total cumulative consecutive ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative consecutive ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E, and the total cumulative consecutive ratio of display No. 4 is displayed as a percentage (% display). When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B and third display section 105SG029C, and when base 2 of display No. 4 is displayed, "bL." is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B and third display section 105SG029C. "B6." is displayed on 105SG029B and third display section 105SG029C. In addition, when base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E, and base 2 of display No. 6 is displayed. In this case, the total cumulative winning ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E.

Furthermore, in this modification 4, the main board 11 (CPU 103) controls the display monitor 105SG029 to display the continuous ratio, hand ratio, and base. Here, the main board 11 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 20-20(A) is a time chart showing display times of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 20-20(A), when the display on the display monitor 105SG029 starts, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed first. The No. 1 short-term continuous ratio display is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-1), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display section 105SG029A, and "y" is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B. The characters "6." are displayed on the third display section 105SG029C. Further, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the characters "4." are displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D, and the characters "1." are displayed on the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When the display of display No. 1 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term winning ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. Display No. 2, the short-term continuous ratio display, is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term winning ratio of display No. 2, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-2), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display section 105SG029A, and "y" is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B. The characters "7." are displayed on the third display section 105SG029C. Further, the short-term winning ratio is displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E. For example, when the short-term winning ratio is 63%, the characters "4." are displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D, and the characters "3." are displayed on the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When the display of display No. 2 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. Display No. 3, the total cumulative consecutive ratio display, is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative continuous ratio of display No. 3, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-3), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display section 105SG029A, and "A" is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B. ” are displayed, and the characters “6.” are displayed on the third display section 105SG029C. Further, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E. For example, when the total cumulative consecutive ratio is 58%, the characters "5." are displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D, and the characters "8." are displayed on the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When display No. 3 continues to be displayed for 5 seconds, the total cumulative hand ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display No. 4 of the total cumulative hand ratio is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative hand ratio of display No. 4, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-4), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display section 105SG029A, and "A" is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B. ” are displayed, and the characters “7.” are displayed on the third display section 105SG029C. Further, the total cumulative hand ratio is displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the characters "6." are displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D, and the characters "8." are displayed on the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When display No. 4 continues for 5 seconds, base 1 of display No. 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-5). The base 1 display of display No. 5 is displayed in red. In the display of base 1 of display No. 5, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-5), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display section 105SG029A, and "b" is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B. The characters "L." are displayed on the third display section 105SG029C. Furthermore, the base 1 calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E. For example, when base 1 is 40%, the characters "4." are displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D, and the characters "0." are displayed on the fifth display section 105SG029E.

When display No. 5 continues to be displayed for 5 seconds, base 2 of display No. 6 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-6). The base 2 display of display No. 6 is displayed in red. In the display of base 2 of display No. 6, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-6), the set value "1" is displayed on the first display section 105SG029A, and "b" is displayed on the second display section 105SG029B. The characters "6." are displayed on the third display section 105SG029C. Furthermore, the base 2 calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D and the fifth display section 105SG029E. For example, when base 2 is 42%, the characters "4." are displayed on the fourth display section 105SG029D, and the characters "2" are displayed on the fifth display section 105SG029E.

Then, when display No. 5 continues to be displayed for 5 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B-1). The No. 1 short-term continuous ratio is displayed. Thereafter, the short-term continuous ratio display No. 1 to the base 2 display No. 6 are sequentially displayed every 5 seconds. Further, as for the color of the display, only the short-term consecutive ratio of display No. 1 is green, and the short-term winning ratio of display No. 2 to the base 2 of display No. 5 are red. In this way, the display monitor 105SG029 switches and displays the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 every 5 seconds.

Furthermore, the display of these short-term consecutive ratios, short-term winning ratios, total cumulative winning ratios, total cumulative winning ratios, base 1, and base 2 is shown in Figure 20-20 (A) and Figure 20-20 (B-1) to Figure 20. As shown in -20 (B-6), based on the operation of the display changeover switch 105SG030, the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, and base are displayed based on the operation of the display changeover switch 105SG030. 1. Display of base 2, short-term consecutive ratio when the setting value is "2", short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, display of base 1, base 2, when the setting value is "3" It is possible to sequentially change the display of short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2. In addition, if the display changeover switch 105SG030 is operated while the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed when the setting value is "1", the The numerical value displayed on the first display section 105SG029A is updated to "2", and the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, and total cumulative winning ratio displayed on the fourth display part 105SG029D and the fifth display part 105SG029E are updated to "2". The numerical values of ratio, base 1, and base 2 are switched to the set value "2".

In addition, if the display changeover switch 105SG030 is operated while the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed when the setting value is "2", the The numerical value displayed on the first display section 105SG029A is updated to "3", and the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, and total cumulative winning ratio displayed on the fourth display part 105SG029D and the fifth display part 105SG029E are updated to "3". The numerical values of the ratio, base 1, and base 2 are switched to the set value "3".

If the display changeover switch 105SG030 is operated while the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed when the setting value is "3", the The numerical value displayed on the first display section 105SG029A is updated to "1", and the short-term winning ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, and total cumulative winning ratio displayed on the fourth display part 105SG029D and the fifth display part 105SG029E are updated to "1". The numerical values of the ratio, base 1, and base 2 are switched to the set value "1".

Although the display monitor 105SG029 of this modification 4 exemplifies a form that can display the continuous ratio, hand ratio, and base for each setting value, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 105SG029 105SG029 may be able to display only one numerical value or only any two numerical values among these consecutive ratios, hand ratios, and bases.

In addition, this modification 4 exemplifies a form in which consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases, which are information based on the number of awarded prize balls, are calculated, and these consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases are displayed on the display monitor 105SG029. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the history of the number of award balls awarded may be displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 without calculating the continuous ratio, winning ratio, or base. good.

In addition, in this modification 4, on the display monitor 105SG029, only the short-term winning ratio is displayed in red, and the short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, base 1, and base 2 are displayed in green. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, and total cumulative winning ratio are displayed in the same color, and for base 1 and base 2, the short-term consecutive ratio, The short-term winning ratio, total cumulative winning ratio, and total cumulative winning ratio may be displayed in the same color that is different from that of the winning ratio.

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Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game machine 1 The setting value may be changed during the game. In addition, when changing the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 during a game, for example, first, a clerk at the game parlor or the like opens the game machine frame 105SG003, and then turns on the lock switch 105SG051 to change the settings on the display monitor 105SG029. After displaying the setting values currently set in the pachinko game machine 1, a clerk at the game parlor or the like changes the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 by operating the setting changeover switch 105SG052. Then, by pushing and operating the lock switch 105SG051, a clerk at the gaming parlor or the like sets the numerical value (setting value) displayed on the display monitor 105SG029 as a new setting value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, and also stores it in the backup area of the RAM 102. Just store it. Incidentally, after the new set value is set, data such as the special symbol reservation memory and the general symbol reservation memory may be deleted. In this way, by clearing the data such as special figure pending memory, general figure pending memory, etc., there is a possibility that a new pending memory will be created where the fluctuating display result becomes a jackpot due to a change in the setting value, or a new variable display result will be generated. It is possible to prevent the winning ball device 6B from being released (the occurrence of a normal hit) and the variable display result being executed from becoming an unfair jackpot.

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Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the opening/closing body includes the game machine frame 105SG003 that can open and close the opening of the outer frame 105SG001a, and the glass door frame 105SG003a that can open and close the front surface of the game machine frame 105SG003. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and includes, for example, a front door that can open and close the front opening of the housing, like a slot machine. Moreover, not only one that can be opened and closed by rotation, but also one that can be opened and closed by sliding or detaching.

Further, in the above embodiment, the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are used as the operation part, but the present invention is not limited to this. Either one of them may be used alone, or it may be other operation parts such as other switches, buttons, levers, dials, touch sensors, etc. with different operation modes (for example, pull operation, push operation, rotation operation, etc.).

Further, in the above embodiment, the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, and 105SG500C are used as the regulating members, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the operation section can be controlled using such a plate-like member. Even if it is not a covering member, the shape, size, material, etc. can be changed in various ways as long as it is a member that can regulate the operation of the operating section. Specifically, for example, instead of covering the operating section, the cover may touch the operating section to restrict the operation of the operating section.

Further, in the above embodiment, the security covers 105SG500A, 105SG500B, and 105SG500C as regulating members only need to cover the operating section in the regulating state of the operating section so that the operation becomes difficult; It doesn't have to be.

Further, in the embodiment described above, a configuration in which a setting switching main body section having operation parts such as a lock switch 105SG051 and a setting switching switch 105SG052 is mounted on the main board 11 was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. , may be provided on a board separate from the main board 11, may be housed in a case other than the board case 105SG201, or may not be housed in the board case 105SG201.

In Modifications 1 and 2, the security covers 105SG500B and 105SG500C as regulating members are exemplified in such a manner that the game machine frame 105SG003 cannot be closed while the cover is released, but the present invention is not limited to this. Rather than closing the gaming machine frame 105SG003, for example, an interlocking mechanism or the like is provided that is linked in response to the closing operation of the gaming machine frame 105SG003, so that the security covers 105SG500B and 105SG500C return from the uncovered position to the covered position. You can.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the board case 105SG201 in which the lock switch 105SG051 and the setting changeover switch 105SG052 are provided is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the gaming machine frame 105SG003 is not installed in a position where it is difficult to operate when it is closed, the glass door frame may be installed in a place other than the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, in the front of the gaming machine frame 105SG003. 105SG003a, or in the outer frame 105SG001a).

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of a game machine, but a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, a game value. At the same time, one game ends when a variable display result is derived to an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified. It is also applicable to slot machines that allow winnings to occur.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Performance control board 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An opening and closing body that can be opened and closed;
An operation section provided on the back side of the gaming machine,
a regulating member capable of regulating operations on the operating section;
Suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect indicating that the control is in the advantageous state;
Title notification means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive presentation;
Setting permission state control means capable of controlling to a setting permission state for permitting setting of a setting value regarding the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state;
a setting confirmation state control means capable of controlling a setting confirmation state for confirming the set setting value;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state according to a probability according to a set value;
a retention storage means capable of storing information regarding the variable display as retention storage;
a gaming value imparting means capable of imparting a gaming value based on the gaming medium entering a predetermined area;
an information display means capable of displaying information regarding the gaming value awarded by the gaming value assigning means;
Equipped with
The suggestion performance includes a first suggestion performance, a second suggestion performance with a lower degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state than the first suggestion performance, and an expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state more than the second suggestion performance. Including a low degree of third suggestion production,
The title notification means is
When the first suggestion effect is executed, a title corresponding to the first suggestion effect can be announced when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the first suggestion effect;
When the second suggestion effect is executed, the title corresponding to the second suggestion effect can be announced when the predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the second suggestion effect;
When the third suggestion effect is executed, a title corresponding to the third suggestion effect can be announced;
A common effect including displaying a specific image is executed in the predetermined period when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed,
When the third suggestion effect is executed, the specific image is displayed after announcing the title corresponding to the third suggestion effect;
The setting permission state control means is capable of setting a setting value based on an operation on the operation unit,
When the opening/closing body is closed, the regulating member exposed on the back side of the gaming machine maintains a regulating state in which the operation of the operating section is regulated;
When the opening/closing body is opened, the restricted state can be canceled,
The information display means is capable of displaying set values in the setting permission state and the setting confirmation state,
If a pending memory is stored in the pending storage means, the pending memory stored in the pending storage unit is erased when controlled to the setting permission state.
A gaming machine characterized by :

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