JP7423282B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a firing device, and when the game medium enters a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied, A pachinko machine that increases gaming interest through a so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the display result. There are gaming machines. In such a pachinko game machine, when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game completely stops and the stopped symbol mode becomes a specific display mode, an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player occurs. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the jackpot is opened can be repeatedly executed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine has been proposed that opens the big prize opening earlier than the display switching timing of the number of rounds (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2017-104625A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the possibility of winning a prize in the grand prize opening increases if the game medium is fired before the number of rounds is displayed, This is still not sufficient from the viewpoint of displaying the information, and there is a risk that the player may feel uneasy and lose interest in the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decline in interest in gaming.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means capable of displaying a staged image;
sound output means;
a variable winning means that can change between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
a control means capable of executing a round game that changes the variable winning means to the first state;
and effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a specific character on the display means and giving a suggestion regarding the advantageous state,
When the round game is played, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, displaying an award amount display regarding the award amount of gaming value;
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that no gaming value has been awarded can be displayed at the start of the award amount display;
If the game medium wins in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display corresponding to the award of gaming value is performed at the start of the award amount display, and then a specific display different from the predetermined display is performed. display is possible and
The sound output means is capable of outputting a winning sound when the game medium enters the variable winning means after the predetermined period has elapsed, and when the gaming medium enters the variable winning means before the predetermined period has elapsed. can be,
After the predetermined period of time has elapsed, it is possible to execute a round game display in which the round game started at the same time as the start of the award amount display can be specified,
The performance execution means, as the specific performance,
a first specific effect that displays the specific character in a first mode;
performing a second specific effect of displaying the specific character in a second mode that is different from the first mode and in which a display ratio of a specific component of the specific character is higher than the first mode; It is possible,
It is characterized by
Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5),
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, a control means that can execute a round game a plurality of times (for example, CPU 103 for playing round games, etc.);
The display means is
It is possible to display an award amount display regarding the award amount of the gaming value that is awarded due to the winning of the gaming medium in the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions),
When the first round game among the plurality of round games is played, the award amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of wins is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the big prize opening is opened, etc.)
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of acquired (e.g. displaying "0000" as the display),
If the game medium wins the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display indicating that the gaming value has been given is performed, and then, according to the gaming value given as the specific display, (For example, a count-up display is performed to notify that the number of acquisitions will increase, and then "0015" is displayed.)
moreover,
The display means is capable of displaying a performance image,
and effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a specific character on the display means and giving a suggestion regarding the advantageous state,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect that displays a specific character (for example, ally character B-3) on the display means to suggest the advantageous state;
The performance execution means, as the specific performance,
a first specific effect (for example, reach effect of super reach β) that displays the specific character in a first mode (for example, ally character B-3 whose head and body do not change);
The specific character is displayed in a second mode that is different from the first mode and in which the display ratio of specific components of the specific character is higher than the first mode (for example, the head and body are a second specific effect (for example, a cut-in effect of pattern CI-2) displayed on the lowered ally character B-2;
The specific character is displayed in a third mode that is different from the first mode and the second mode and in which the display ratio of the specific component is higher than the first mode (for example, ally character B-3 is displayed as an ally character). A third specific effect (for example, a reserved display preview effect or an active display preview effect of display pattern β) displayed by an ally character B-1 whose head and body are lower than character B-2;
is executable,
The first aspect is better than the third aspect because the difference in the display ratio of the specific component with the second aspect is smaller than the difference in the display ratio of the specific component with the third aspect. is also similar to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-19(B), the difference in head and body between ally character B-3 and ally character B-2 is about 1 head, Since the head and body difference between character B-3 and ally character B-1 is approximately 1.5 head and body, the head and body difference is approximately 0.5 head and height higher than that of ally character B-1. (parts that are similar characters),
The rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the third specific effect is executed is different from the rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the second specific effect is executed (for example, in FIG. As shown in Figure 22, the rate at which the super reach β reach effect is executed after the suspended display notice effect is executed in display pattern β is the same as the rate at which the super reach β reach effect is executed after the cut-in effect is executed in pattern CI-2. higher than the rate at which the reach effect is executed)
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety. Furthermore, depending on whether the specific character is displayed in the second mode or the third mode, the proportion at which the specific character is subsequently displayed in the first mode, in which the display proportion of the specific component is the lowest, changes. It is possible to draw attention to whether the specific character is displayed in the third mode or in the third mode, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described below include inventions related to means 2 to 6 below. This corresponds to the fact that in a gaming machine that has conventionally executed a pending continuous notification effect as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 2018-99309, the continuous continuous notification effect has been executed until the next jackpot. When displaying a specific display, if the specific display is not erased normally due to a malfunction or the like, there is a risk of giving the player a sense of distrust. This was made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can suitably perform effects.
(2) Gaming machines other than those for achieving the above purpose:
A gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to characteristic part 010AK) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, a small winning gaming state) that is advantageous for the player,
a reservation storage means (for example, a reservation information storage area for performance control) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as reservation information;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, notification that can execute a notification effect (for example, continuous notification of hold) that notifies that the hold storage means stores hold information corresponding to being controlled to be in the advantageous state. Production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps 010AKS004 and 010AKS007),
A specific display means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 010AKS007) that can display a specific display when the notification performance is executed;
Erase effect execution means (for example, step 010AKS024, A production control CPU 120) that executes the process of step 010AKS025,
If the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to a predetermined event (for example, missing a variable pattern command or an error in the erasure effect setting process) while the specific display is being displayed, It is also possible to perform special control to erase the specific display at a later specific timing (for example, timing TD) (for example, it is possible to execute the process of step 010AKS045).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from continuing to be displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to suitably execute the notification effect.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
A game control means (for example, main board 11, game control microcomputer 100, CPU 103) that controls the progress of the game;
A performance control means (for example, performance control board 12, performance control CPU 120) that controls the performance based on information from the game control means,
The performance control means controls the game control when the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to failure to normally receive information (for example, a variable pattern designation command) from the game control means at the start of the variable display. The special control may be executable based on information (for example, a winning start designation command) received from the means at the start of the advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from continuing to be displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to suitably execute the notification effect.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The advantageous state start effect executed based on the information received at the start of the advantageous state is set to have a higher display priority than the specific display,
During the effect period at the start of the advantageous state, the specific display may be erased (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14-9 (H) to (J)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from continuing to be displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to suitably execute the notification effect.

(5) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (2) to (4) above,
There are multiple predetermined timings,
The specific timing may be a timing later than the last timing among a plurality of predetermined timings (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-4).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display from being erased in a situation where there is still time to execute the specific display erasing effect and giving the player a sense of discomfort.

(6) In any of the gaming machines set forth in (2) to (5) above,
The specific display means can display the specific display in one of a plurality of display modes including at least a first mode and a second mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. ,
If the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event while the specific display is displayed in the second mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to the first mode at the specific timing. It may be possible to perform control for changing the mode to the second mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 14-11).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display of the second mode from continuing to be displayed and giving the player a sense of distrust, and it is possible to suitably execute the notification effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. 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 diagram showing an example of lighting of a game effect lamp. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during jackpot opening. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of various display processes. It is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big prize opening, the timing of various displays, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a diagram showing an example of a state in which game balls are caught between special variable prize winning ball devices. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big prize opening, the timing of various displays, etc. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of various display processes. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows the example of a performance operation display in an image display device, the opening/closing state of a big prize opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect display. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. 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 a fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for small hit. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for failure. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a production control data holding area, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart showing starting winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows random numerical value judgment processing at the time of winning. 3 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing. It is a part of a flowchart showing production control process processing. (A) is a flowchart showing a pre-read notice setting process, and (B) is a diagram showing whether or not a pending display notice effect is executed and the determination ratio of a display pattern. 3 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing. (A) is a flowchart showing the cut-in effect determination process, and (B) is a flowchart showing whether or not the cut-in effect is executed and the determination ratio of the effect pattern. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing display modes of ally characters, and (C) is a diagram illustrating the head and body of each ally character and applied effects. It is a diagram showing each execution period of a cut-in effect, a hold display preview effect, and a super reach effect. (A) is a timing chart showing the execution period of the cut-in effect in the variable display of Super Reach and the execution period of the reach effect of Super Reach, and (B) is a timing chart showing the execution period of the hold display preview effect during the variable display of Super Reach. This is a timing chart when (A) shows the relationship between the ratio of ally character A-3 being displayed after ally character A-1 is displayed and the ratio of ally character A-3 being displayed and leaving after ally character A-2 is displayed. It is an explanatory diagram, and (B) shows the ratio at which ally character B-3 is displayed after ally character B-1 is displayed, and the rate at which ally character B-3 is displayed and left after ally character B-2 is displayed. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the relationship between proportions. It is a figure of the production mode of a cut-in production and a reach production. It is a figure of the production mode of a pending display notice production and a reach production. It is a figure of the production mode of a cut-in production and a reach production. It is a figure of the production mode of a pending display notice production and a reach production. It is a figure of the performance mode of the active display notice performance in modification 043SG-1. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution timing of the active display notice performance in modification 043SG-1. It is a figure which shows the special figure display result determination table in modification 043SG-2.

(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.

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 pattern game or the second special pattern game, decorative patterns are displayed variably (for example, vertically direction (scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed synchronously are collectively referred to simply as 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 collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

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. 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.

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. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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. 3). 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, three locations on the lower left side of the game area and one location above the variable winning ball device 6B), there are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiver members. A general prize opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning holes 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning hole is provided between 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. 3), 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, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole, and the general winning hole 10, for example.

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left 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 right 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 below 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.

At the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R are provided for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the gaming area. As shown, the frame lamp 9b includes a lower left lamp 9bL1 at the lower left portion, an upper left lamp 9bL2 at the upper left portion, a lower right lamp 9bR1 at the lower right portion, and an upper right lamp 9bR2 at the upper right portion. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. Further, speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR are provided in the speaker portions 8L and 8R, respectively. A display device lower lamp 9f is provided below the image display device 5 on the game board 2, and the display device lower lamp 9f includes a left display device lower lamp 9fL and a right side display device lower lamp 9fR. There is. In addition, a general winning a prize opening vicinity lamp 9g is provided in the vicinity of the general winning a prize opening 10 provided at three locations on the lower left side of the gaming area.

A movable body 32 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1) that operates according to the performance. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, the display device lower lamp 9f, and the general prize opening vicinity lamp 9g are collectively referred to as the game effect lamp 9. There is. In addition, these main lamps 9a, frame lamps 9b, attacker lamps 9c, movable body lamps 9d, speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, display device lower lamps 9f, and general winning opening vicinity lamps 9g are configured to include LEDs.

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 and operated by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

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 push button or the like. An operation on push button 31B is detected by push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11, for example, at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged at the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, winning ratios, and bases. The consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the big prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The winning ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls that land in the second starting prize opening (electronic chew) and the number of prize balls that land in the grand prize opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. When in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 29 only needs to be capable of displaying setting values to be changed or checked when the settings are changed or checked.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is in a closed state. The gaming machine frame 3 is rotatably provided with a glass door frame 3a having a glass window, and the gaming area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. The security cover 500A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is based on the timing at which a predetermined period of time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has elapsed, and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls). This will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened in one round, and hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big prize opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can receive a prize ball by entering the game ball into the jackpot opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player. In the jackpot game state, a so-called right-handed hit may be performed in which the game ball is fired into the right-hand gaming area so that the game ball enters the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7.

In addition, the jackpot type is set for "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.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which 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 fluctuation time (period for varying the special symbol) compared to the normal state. In the time saving 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 a “normal pattern” in 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", is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after the 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 the game effect lamp 9 are performed. It may be performed as an effect using lighting or extinguishing of the lights, movement of the movable body 32, or any effect device including some or all of these.

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 decorative symbols starts until it ends, the mode of variable display of decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to the variable display of decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed when 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 (the jackpot type of the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small win game state, for example, the jackpot type that makes the subsequent gaming state a high probability state). By performing a common performance depending on the state, the player may not be able to tell whether the player is currently in a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small win gaming state and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state. It's okay.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 3, for example. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc. are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards with conductor patterns on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit boards that are configured to have electrical components mounted on them to achieve specific electrical functions. This concept includes electronic circuit mounting boards.

In the pachinko game machine 1, power from an AC power source such as AC 100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 through the power board 17. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage into a specific direct current voltage (for example, 12 V direct current, 5 V direct current, etc.), etc. We are prepared.

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, performance 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 preserved 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.

A reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of a control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, or a system reset IC. Good to have. The power-off signal becomes an OFF state when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and becomes an ON state when a period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is below a predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

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.

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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 winning, number of pending memories, game status), commands that specify the occurrence of errors, etc.

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 performance control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 to perform a performance (a process for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the performance 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 indicates the content of the operation as appropriate). 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), and the like, 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 performance random number may be updated by the performance 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. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery conditions are satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in an off state, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. For example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed when power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, a clear signal in an on state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. It is sufficient that the backup data can be stored in the RAM 102, which serves as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether the recovery conditions can be met.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed after executing the recovery process (step S4). Through the recovery process in step S4, a work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the gaming state can be restored to the state it was in when the power supply stopped. For example, if the special symbols are changing, the special symbol can be changed from the state before the stoppage. It is sufficient if the fluctuation of the symbols can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), initialization processing (step S6) is performed, and then setting change processing (step S7) is performed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether predetermined setting confirmation conditions are satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including that the clear signal is in the OFF state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

If the setting confirmation conditions are satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state is reached in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. When the game is in the stopped state, firing of game balls by operating the batting operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, and normal symbols are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled to stop displaying losing symbols or the like, or to display a display corresponding to a game stop state different from losing symbols. When the setting confirmation state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether predetermined setting change conditions are satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the on state.

If the setting change conditions are satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting change state is entered in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the settings are changed from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. A start change command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed every time an operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an operation by an attendant at the game parlor, etc., the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated storage). Turn off the light. When ending the setting change state, a setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be placed in the game stop state, similar to when it is in the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the accompanying game stop state may also end.

On the production control board 12 side, when receiving the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or that the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, and if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and step The setting change process in S7 is executed to enable control to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 and the setting confirmation process in step S5 are executed to enable control to the setting confirmation state. When power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. However, if the clear switch is off, the recovery process in step S4 is executed, but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10). ). 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 such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt 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). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing every timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the jackpot gaming state, small winning gaming state, control of the gaming state, etc. are realized.

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 execution and suspension of the normal pattern game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 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 of detecting the occurrence of a starting winning, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the pending storage number is executed. 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, processing for 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 the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, pre-reading judgment, etc. be exposed. The effect control command at the time of start winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is transferred from the main board 11 to the effect 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 step 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 determined special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a loss 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 made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the production control board 12. In the performance 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 (whether or not there is a 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 "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 since 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 or not 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 release post-processing 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 executions of the round with the jackpot opening in the open state has reached the set upper limit number of executions, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of executions 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 in an open state in the small winning game 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 to return 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 prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning 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 production 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.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate change depending on the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the jackpot winning probability and ball payout rate are changed. For example, the set value has six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 has the highest probability of winning the jackpot, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the probability of winning the jackpot decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, it is the highest advantage for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. . If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may vary depending on the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are notified by transmitting a setting value designation command from the main board 11 side to the performance control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, and FIG. 7(B) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second A configuration example of a second special figure display result determination table used in the case of a figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the display result judgment table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed as a "jackpot" special figure than when the gaming state is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state). assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a variable probability state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be determined is higher than when it is in a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. It gets expensive.

In the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and controlled to a small win gaming state is determined to be the same value, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. A value has been assigned. In the second special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result is the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small hit" and will be controlled in a small win game state, regardless of the gaming state or setting value. Judgment values are assigned so that they are the same value but different from those in the judgment table. In addition, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" and controlled to a small win gaming state may be varied depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability of determining that the special figure display result will be a "small win" and control to a small win game state may be set to be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is determined regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot determination values for determining jackpots. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set, while setting value 2 to setting value 6 is assigned to "jackpot". In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is determined to be a jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for judgment. When the setting value is 1, by assigning 1020 to 1346 to "jackpot", only the common numerical range of jackpot judgment values for determining jackpots is set, while on the other hand, setting value 2 to setting value In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the small value for determining a small hit regardless of the setting value. It is set to a common numerical range of hit judgment values. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the probability variable state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is the set value, as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the small value for determining a small hit regardless of the setting value. It is set to a common numerical range of hit judgment values. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is in the variable probability state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is set to It is set to a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the number of small hits. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, regardless of the set value from 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the jackpot determination value, which changes according to each set value.

The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it may be to the player. The gameplay may be changed depending on the setting value set in the pachinko game 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 gameplay is such that the probability of winning in the variable state is looped at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type), When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and during the jackpot game, the game ball is While the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a variable state based on passing through the switch, the gaming state (so-called V If the setting value set in pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, the small win probability is 1/50, and the game is played during a high base (during time saving control). The game may be controlled to a jackpot game state based on the ball passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type, 2 type mixed type). If the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameplay is the same, but the jackpot probability and small hit are higher than when these setting values are 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but 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 one of 4 to 6). When changing the gameplay depending on the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a production switch (to execute a predetermined production every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). switch), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the specified switch is used as a gaming switch (for controlling the gaming state to a variable probability state or a jackpot gaming state based on the game ball passing through the specified switch). It may also be used as a switch.

The jackpot type may be determined at different rates depending on the setting value based on the allocation of judgment values in the jackpot type judgment table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by a common ratio regardless of the setting value. The fluctuation pattern may be determined at different rates depending on the set value, based on the assignment of determination values in the fluctuation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The setting value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by varying the execution rate of normal reach and super reach depending on the setting value. Alternatively, the execution rate of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the setting value. In addition, it may be possible to perform arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different rates depending on the setting value.

(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 the register setting of the CTC, for example. 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 captured 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 control contents 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. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 9, 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 a jackpot game state or a small win game state, if the command specifies the start of a 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 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 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 process flag is set to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” 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 winnings, but the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. 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 the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko game machine 1 using a removable recording medium, but are provided in advance in a form such as a computer device, etc. The software may also be distributed by being installed on a storage device owned by the software. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, 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 is "0%" and the other is "100%" or a ratio of less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 042AK)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature section 042AK of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-21. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 042AK of the present embodiment starts displaying the number of won balls after a predetermined period after the attacker becomes open in the first round game, and if the attacker wins within the predetermined period. If there is no increase, a predetermined display is made to show that the number of acquired balls has not increased, and if the attacker wins within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is made. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 042AK having such features will be described below. Note that the description of the same parts as those explained in the basic explanation above will be omitted.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b (lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2), attacker lamp 9c, and movable lamp 9d. , speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f (left side display device lower lamp 9fL, right side display device lower lamp 9fR), and general prize opening vicinity lamp 9g are all turned on. It is a diagram. The characteristic parts 042AK of this embodiment, which will be described in detail later, include a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b (lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2), an attacker lamp 9c, and a movable lamp 9d. , speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f (left side display device lower lamp 9fL, right side display device lower lamp 9fR), and general prize opening vicinity lamp 9g, the game effect lamps 9 are lit sequentially from the lower left to the lower right. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that he should play to the right.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 10-2, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step 042AKS001). At this time, if the jackpot flag is on (step 042AKS001; Yes), a performance waiting time at the start of the jackpot is set (step 042AKS002). For example, in the process of step 042 AKS002, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the performance waiting time at the start of the jackpot may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102.

Following the process of step 042AKS002, settings are made to send a winning start designation command from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step 042AKS003). For example, in the process of step 042AKS003, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the winning start specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the winning start specifying command is stored in the buffer area specified by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer. It should be stored in . Thereafter, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off (step 042AKS004). Also, settings are made to end the variable probability state and time saving state (step 042AKS005). For example, in step 042AKS005, processing to clear the probability variation flag and time saving flag to turn them off, processing to clear the special symbol variation counter for counting the number of executions of the special symbol game in the probability variation state and time saving state, etc. It is enough if it is executed. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big winning opening pre-opening process (step 042 AKS006), the special symbol stop process is ended.

If the jackpot flag is off in step 042AKS001 (step 042AKS001; No), it is determined whether the small win flag is on (step 042AKS007). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step 042AKS007; No), a performance waiting time at the start of the small hit is set (step 042AKS008). For example, in the process of step 042AKS008, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the performance waiting time at the start of the small hit may be set in the game control process timer.

Following the process of step 042AKS008, similar to the process of step 042AKS003, settings are made to send a winning start designation command from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step 042AKS009). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step 042AKS010). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8" which is the value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step 042AKS011).

Also, if the small hit flag is off in step 042AKS007 (step 042AKS007; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 042AKS012). . After executing either of the processes in step 042AKS011 or step 042AKS012, it is determined whether or not to end the variable probability state or time saving state (step 042AKS013). For example, in the process of step 042AKS003, the value of the special figure variation counter (special figure variation count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, so that the updated special figure variation count value becomes a predetermined value. A determination is made as to whether or not it matches the special gaming state end determination value. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the variable probability state and the time saving state may be ended and controlled to the normal state by clearing the variable probability flag and the time saving flag and turning them off. On the other hand, if it does not match the special game state end determination value, it is sufficient to maintain the state of the probability change flag and the time saving flag and terminate the process of step 042AKS013. After executing the end determination of such probability change state and time saving state, the special symbol stop processing ends. In addition, the end determination based on the count value of the number of special symbol variations may be performed only in the time saving state, and in the variable probability state, it may be continued until the next variable display result becomes a "jackpot". . Alternatively, for example, the variable state is terminated by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the end of the variable state from a random counter provided in the RAM 102, and referring to a table for determining the end of the variable state stored in advance in the ROM 101, etc. Alternatively, a determination may be made as to whether or not to do so.

FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot release pre-process. In the jackpot opening preprocessing shown in FIG. 10-3, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot start time flag is on (step 042AKS021). Here, the jackpot start time flag is set to the on state in response to the jackpot flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. If the jackpot start flag is on in step 042AKS021 (step 042AKS021; Yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start performance is on standby (step 042AKS022). As an example, in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. Set in the gaming control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S312, in response to the fact that the game control process timer value does not match the predetermined waiting time elapse determination value (for example, "0", etc.), it is determined that the jackpot start performance is on standby. , in response to a match, it may be determined that the jackpot start performance is not on standby.

If in step 042AKS022 the game is waiting for the performance at the start of the jackpot (step 042AKS022; Yes), for example, after updating the game control process timer value by subtracting 1 (step 042AKS023), the jackpot release pre-processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 042AKS022 that the jackpot start time performance is not on standby (step 042AKS022; No), the jackpot start time flag is cleared (step 042AKS024), and the number of times the jackpot opening opening counter is cleared. (Step 042AKS025), reads the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102 (Step 042AKS026), and sets an opening control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value. In the feature section 042AK of the present embodiment, a common opening control pattern is set regardless of the jackpot type, but for example, if there is a jackpot type of "suddenly certain", a jackpot of "probable variation" or "non-probable variation" is set. It is only necessary to set an open control pattern different from the type. In addition, even if the jackpot type is "probable variable" or "non-probable variable," for example, different release control patterns are set for the jackpot types of "probable variable 1" and "probable variable 2." It may be set to a pattern.

After executing the process of step 042AKS026, it is determined whether or not the player is waiting until the big prize opening is opened in the next round (waiting for the next opening) (step 042AKS027). As an example, in the process of step 042AKS027, it is determined whether the game control process timer value matches the next release waiting end determination value, and if it does not match, it is determined that the next release is waiting. For example, it may be determined that the device is not waiting for the next release. If in step 042AKS027 the game is waiting for the next release (step 042AKS027; Yes), the process advances to step 042AKS023 to update the game control process timer value. The game control process timer value updated in step 042AKS023 is the time set as the waiting time at the start of the jackpot in step 042AKS002 shown in FIG. This is the time set as the interval time between each round.

If it is determined in step 042AKS027 that the next opening is not on standby (step 042AKS027; No), the grand prize opening is opened in accordance with the set opening control pattern and the count value in the grand prize opening number counter. Settings are made for this purpose (Step 042AKS028). As an example, in the process of step 042AKS028, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the opening time of the big winning hole is set in the game control process timer, so that the special variable winning ball device 7 forms a big winning prize. A grand prize opening time is set, which is the upper limit of the time for which the opening is kept open. In addition, for example, by starting outputting a solenoid drive signal to a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid via a predetermined solenoid circuit, the large winning opening door solenoid is turned on to open the large winning opening. Settings are made to set the status.

At this time, for example, regardless of whether the count value in the grand prize opening number counter is "1" to "15", the timer initial value corresponding to 29.5 seconds as the grand prize opening opening time is set by the game control process timer. is set to

Then, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a large prize opening designation command to the performance control board 12 (step 042AKS029). After executing the process of step 042AKS029, the count value of the number of openings of the big winning opening is updated by adding 1 (step 042AKS030), and the value of the special drawing process flag is set to the value corresponding to the jackpot opening process. After updating to 5'' (step 042AKS031), the pre-processing for opening the big prize opening ends.

FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot opening process. In the jackpot opening process shown in FIG. 10-4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a game ball has entered the jackpot by, for example, determining whether the count switch 23 has been turned on. (Step 042AKS041). If the game ball does not enter the big prize opening in step 042AKS041 (step 042AKS041; No), the process proceeds to step 042AKS044.

On the other hand, if the game ball enters the grand prize opening in step 042AKS041 (step 042AKS041; Yes), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the winning number count value and updates it, and the game ball enters the grand prize opening. A setting is made to transmit a winning designation command indicating that a prize has been won from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (step 042AKS042). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the updated number-of-winnings count value has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step 042AKS043). If the winning number count value does not reach the predetermined number (Step 042AKS043; No), after decrementing the gaming control process timer value by 1 and updating it (Step 042AKS044), for example, the gaming control process timer value corresponds to 29.5 seconds. It is determined whether 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened (step 042 AKS045). At this time, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed (step 042AKS045; No), the process during opening of the big winning hole is ended.

If it is determined in step 042AKS043 that the updated number of winnings count value has reached a predetermined number (step 042AKS043; Yes), or if 29.5 seconds have passed since the grand prize opening was opened in step 042AKS045. If it is determined that (Step 042AKS043; Yes), for example, by stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the predetermined large winning hole door solenoid via a predetermined solenoid circuit, the large winning hole is closed. The solenoid for the big prize opening door is set to be turned off (step 042AKS046), and the winning prize count value is cleared (step 042AKS047).

After executing the process of step 042AKS047, settings are made to send a command after opening the big winning hole to the production control board 12 (step 042AKS048), and the value of the special drawing process flag is set after the opening of the big winning hole. After updating the value to "6" corresponding to the process (step 042AKS049), the jackpot opening process is ended.

In this way, the special symbol stop process shown in Figure 10-2, the jackpot release pre-process shown in Figure 10-3, the jackpot release process shown in Figure 10-4, etc. (including the jackpot release post-process, jackpot end process, etc.) By being executed, the transmission settings of various performance control commands such as a winning start designation command, a command to designate when the big winning hole is open, a winning designation command, and a command to specify after opening the big winning hole are performed. Then, the command control process of step S27 in FIG. , grasps the timing such as the start of the jackpot, opening of the jackpot (start of round) and closing (end of round), entry into the jackpot, end of jackpot, etc.

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing performed in the jackpot production processing of step S176 in FIG. 9 as various display processing. In the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-5, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a winning end designation command has been received (step 042AKS051). The winning end designation command is executed on the main board when it is determined in the jackpot release post-processing in step S116 in FIG. This is a command sent from the 11 side, and is a command for ending the jackpot performance and executing the ending performance.

If it is determined that the winning end designation command has not been received (step 042 AKS051; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed since starting the nth R (nR predetermined period elapsed). Determination is made (step 042AKS052). Note that n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, and the initial value is set to "1" and is sequentially incremented by 1 in the process of step 042AKS066, which will be described later, and is cleared to "1" in step 042AKS068. The predetermined period is 0.6 seconds, and is set as a timer value at the start of the round game, and it may be determined that the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the nRth round when the timer value becomes "0". More specifically, in response to the fact that the grand prize opening has become completely open (that is, it has been detected that the grand prize opening door has moved to a position where it is completely open), from the main board 11 side. A command for specifying that the big prize opening is open is transmitted, and counting of the timer value for a predetermined period may be started from the timing when the command is received.

In addition, in the characteristic part 042AK of the present embodiment, as will be described later, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the round game of the first round has started, the number of acquired balls display that is the display of the number of balls acquired and the round number that indicates the number of rounds is displayed. Display is performed. On the production control board 12 side, during the period from when a jackpot is reached to when it ends (period from fanfare to ending), each time a winning designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the jackpot is received, the number of wins is calculated. The process of adding 15 to . When the production control board 12 receives the winning designation command, it must first analyze the command, add up the number of wins, and display the added number of wins. It takes a predetermined period of time to display the information. Therefore, if the predetermined period is too short, the series of processing will not be completed in time for winnings from the start of the first round round game until the elapse of the predetermined period, and "0000" will be displayed as the number of wins. , even if a player has won a prize, the process of displaying "0015" may not be able to keep up ("0015" is displayed after "0000" is displayed, giving the player a sense of discomfort). Therefore, in the feature section 042AK of this embodiment, 0.6 seconds is set as the predetermined period, and if the game ball that is present at the top of the grand prize opening at the opening timing wins a prize from the opening until the number of rounds is displayed. In addition, a period is ensured in which "0015" is directly displayed instead of "0000" being displayed as the number of acquisitions. On the other hand, in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, the predetermined period is set to 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval when firing continuously, and the period from firing until entering the big prize slot is set to 0.6 seconds. Even taking into consideration, the time interval required for the game balls that are continuously fired to enter the big winning hole is the firing interval. Therefore, the number of prizes entered into the grand prize opening will be one from when the grand prize opening is opened until the number of winnings is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of wins from increasing in the state before the number of wins or the number of rounds is displayed, causing the number of wins to be displayed at the timing when the number of rounds starts to be displayed, giving the player a sense of discomfort. can do. Although an example has been shown in which the predetermined period in the feature section 042AK of this embodiment is 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval, the predetermined period is not limited to 0.6 seconds and may be changed as appropriate.

If it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the nth round (step 042AKS052; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether n=1, that is, whether it is the first round or not. Determination is made (step 042AKS053). n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, which is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and as described above, the initial value is set to "1" and is sequentially added by 1 in the process of step 042AKS066, and is set to "1" in step 042AKS068. cleared. In the process of step 042AKS053, it is determined whether n=1 by checking the value of n.

If it is determined that n=1 (step 042AKS053; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs a right-handed performance that suggests to the player that he should play right-handed, and also suggests that a jackpot gaming state has been reached. The operation of the fanfare performance is controlled (step 042AKS054). On the other hand, if it is determined that n≠1 (step 042AKS053; No), the production control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the n-1R and the number of acquisitions, and also displays the number of rounds corresponding to the n-1R. The operation of the jackpot performance is controlled (step 042AKS055). In the process of step 042AKS055, for example, when n=2, a round display indicating that it is the first round and the number of acquisitions are displayed, and the operation of the jackpot performance corresponding to the first round is controlled. In the process of step 042AKS055, as a jackpot performance, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light in a pattern according to the jackpot performance, and a predetermined music or sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is sufficient if a performance that outputs the following is performed. The light emitting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the jackpot performance may be set in advance.

After executing the process of step 042AKS054 or step 042AKS055, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a winning designation command has been received, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the grand prize opening (step 042AKS056). In addition, in the process of step 042AKS056, winnings are determined for a predetermined period after starting the nR. If the winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS056; No), the performance control CPU 120 ends the various display processes.

When the winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning in the big winning opening within a predetermined period after starting the nth round (step 042AKS056; Yes), the production control CPU 120 calculates the count value of the number of balls won and put out. is added by "15" (step 042AKS057). Note that the count value of the number of acquired balls is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 with an initial value of "0", and is incremented by "15" by the process of step 042AKS057 and the process of step 042AKS063 described later. The number of acquired balls is continuously counted during the so-called consecutive games, and is cleared to "0" at the timing when the time saving control ends without the variable display result becoming a "jackpot", that is, at the end of the consecutive games. . After executing the process of step 042AKS057, the performance control CPU 120 causes the attacker lamp 9c to emit light and outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning (step 042AKS058). In addition, the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 (the same applies to step 042AKS064) is performed in a manner that is greater than the number of times of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emit light during the jackpot performance, for example. It emits light in a manner that notifies you of what has happened. Therefore, it becomes easier to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the grand prize opening, and the game enjoyment can be improved. Furthermore, regarding the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c, it may be such that the number of times of light emission per unit time is greater during the winning time and during the jackpot performance. In addition, when a game ball wins in the big winning hole, the winning sound is output in addition to making the attacker lamp 9c emit light regardless of whether the winning is within a predetermined period or not. Therefore, it becomes easier to recognize that the game ball has entered the grand prize opening, and the game enjoyment can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS058, the production control CPU 120 determines whether n=1, that is, whether it is the first round (first R), similarly to step 042AKS053 (step 042AKS059 ). If n=1, that is, if it is the first round (step 042AKS059; Yes), the various display processes are ended. On the other hand, if n≠1, that is, if it is not the first round (step 042AKS059; No), the count value of the number of acquired balls added in step 042AKS057 is displayed (the number of acquired balls is displayed), and the number of acquired balls is displayed. After the updated display (step 042AKS060), various display processing ends. In addition, in the feature section 042AK of this embodiment, when performing the update display of the number of acquired balls in the process of step 042AKS060, instead of displaying the count value of the number of acquired balls added in step 042AKS057 as it is, As shown in 12(a-23), a count-up display (display indicating that the number of acquisitions is increasing) is performed, and then the acquisition number is displayed. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the number of acquired and put out balls increases, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

If it is determined in step 042AKS052 of FIG. 10-5 that a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the nth R (step 042AKS052; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the nth R and the number of acquisitions. At the same time, the operation control of the n-th jackpot performance is performed (step 042AKS061). When n=1, that is, when it is the first round, the number of rounds and the number of acquisitions are displayed for the first time in step 042AKS061. In this case, if there is a win before the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of wins is updated and displayed in step 042AKS061. Specifically, if a game ball enters the grand prize opening before the predetermined period of time has elapsed, the number of wins is incremented by 15 in step 042AKS057, so in step 042AKS061, ) As shown in Figure 10-11 (a-21), the number of wins has not increased in this jackpot after the count-up display (notification display that the number of wins has increased) is performed. Display the number of wins (display of "0015") that is different from the prescribed display (as a specific display) (if you are playing consecutive games, count the display of adding "15" to the number of wins from the previous jackpot) You can do this after uploading). On the other hand, if the game ball has not entered the jackpot before the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of winnings remains "0" and the number of winnings has not increased in the current jackpot, so the number of winnings remains "0" and the number of winnings does not increase in the current jackpot. -22), as a predetermined display, the number of wins is displayed (displaying "0000") to indicate that the number of wins has not increased (if you are playing consecutive games, the number of wins from the previous jackpot remains the same). display). In addition to "0000" as the acquisition number display (predetermined display) to indicate that the acquisition number has not increased, a non-numeric display such as "---" or "not increased" may be used. You can do it like this. Further, in step 042AKS061, as a jackpot performance, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light in a pattern according to the jackpot performance, and a predetermined music or sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is sufficient if a performance that outputs the following is performed. The light emitting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the jackpot performance may be set in advance. In this way, during a predetermined period after the grand prize opening is opened, that is, in a situation where the number of wins is not displayed, the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball enters the grand prize opening. However, in a situation where the number of acquisitions is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed, the effect lamp 9 provided on the multi-gaming machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 may be switched alternately. The display effect lamps 9 are turned on to emit more light than during a predetermined period. Therefore, since a specific display is displayed when a prize is won within a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent a decline in gaming interest without giving the player a sense of anxiety. It is possible to liven up the performance and improve the interest in the game. Furthermore, since the performance effect lamp 9 is made to emit light at the same timing as the execution timing of the performance during the jackpot, the performance can be excited at once at the timing when the performance during the jackpot is executed, and the game interest can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS061, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a winning designation command has been received, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the grand prize opening (step 042AKS062). When the winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning in the big winning opening (step 042AKS062; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 adds "15" to the count value of the number of acquired balls (step 042AKS063), The attacker playing card 9c emits light, outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning, displays a count-up display (notices that the number of wins increases), and then displays the winning number to update the winning number. (Step 042AKS064).

After executing the process of step 042AKS064, or if the winning designation command is not received in step 042AKS062 (step 042AKS062; No), the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the n+1R, which is the next round after the nR, has started. It is determined whether or not (step 042AKS065). In step 042 AKS065, the determination may be made based on, for example, whether or not a large prize opening designation command indicating the start of the n+1R has been received from the main board 11 side. If the (n+1)th R has not started, that is, if the grand prize opening designation command has not been received and the nth R remains (step 042 AKS065; No), the performance control CPU 120 ends the various display processes as is. . On the other hand, when the (n+1)th R starts, that is, when the big prize opening designation command indicating the start of the (n+1) R is received (Step 042AKS065; Yes), "1" is added to n (Step 042AKS066), and various display processing is performed. end. For example, if n=1, that is, the first round, n=2 in step 042AKS066. Note that although n=2 and it is the second round, until the predetermined period has passed, it is determined as No in steps 042AKS052 and 053, and in step 042AKS055, it corresponds to the first round, which is the n-1R. A round display is performed, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, a round display corresponding to the second round, which is the nR, is performed (displayed in the process of step 042AKS061 after determining Yes in step 042AKS052).

If it is determined in step 042AKS051 that the winning end designation command has been received (step 042AKS051; Yes), the performance control CPU 120 performs settings to end the jackpot performance corresponding to the round in order to perform the ending performance (step 042AKS051; Yes). 042AKS067), clears n to 1 (step 042AKS068), and ends various display processing.

Next, the display timing of displaying the number of rounds, displaying the number of acquisitions, etc. and examples of performance operations will be specifically explained with reference to FIGS. 10-6 to 10-14. In the illustrated example, the case is not during a consecutive game, but is a so-called first hit (first jackpot).

FIG. 10-6 is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big prize opening, the timing of various displays, etc. FIGS. 10-7 to 10-14 are diagrams showing examples of performance operation displays, opening/closing states of the grand prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps on the image display device 5. As shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7 (a-1), when the combination of decorative symbols constituting a jackpot is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game state is entered. At this stage, the grand prize opening is in a closed state as shown in FIG. 10-7 (b-1). In addition, in order to notify the player of the jackpot, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-1), a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b, an attacker lamp 9c, a movable lamp 9d, a speaker lamp 9eL, Various performance effect lamps 9 such as 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f, and general winning a prize opening vicinity lamp 9g are turned on. In the illustrated example, the upper stage is a performance effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3, and the lower stage is a performance effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2.

When a jackpot is hit, as shown in Figure 10-6, a right-handed performance and a fanfare performance are performed to notify the player that they should play right-handed until the end of the predetermined period of the first round (Figure 10-6). 5 step 042AKS054). Note that the period from the jackpot to the start of the first round shown in FIG. 10-6 is a period that is sufficiently longer than the predetermined period. Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a-2), a fanfare effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-2), All the production effect lamps 9 are temporarily turned off. Then, the performance effect lamps 9 are turned on in order from the lower left side to the upper left side, the center part, the upper right side, and the lower right side, and a right-hand hitting performance is performed in which "hitting right" is displayed in a large size on the image display device. It should be noted that the small right-handed display displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 10-7(a-2) may be continuously displayed during the jackpot game state.

Specifically, in the right-handed performance, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (a-3) to 10-10 (a-19), the image display device 5 displays the "right-handed hit" superimposed on the fanfare image. The display continues. Therefore, the lighting order of the production effect lamps 9 will be explained below. When the right-handed performance starts, as shown in Figure 10-7 (c-3), the general winning hole vicinity lamp 9g provided at the lower left of the gaming area lights up first, and then the lamp 9g in the vicinity of the general winning hole lights up, as shown in Figure 10-7 (c-3). As shown in c-4), the lower left lamp 9bL1, which is the frame lamp 9 in the lower left portion, is lit. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-5), of the display device lower lamps 9f provided below the image display device 5 on the game board 2, the left display device lower lamp 9fL lights up, and then As shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-6), the upper left lamp 9bL2, which is the frame lamp 9 in the upper left portion, lights up, and as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-7), the speaker lamp corresponding to the speaker 8L portion 9eL lights up. In this way, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the lower left side to the upper left side of the pachinko game machine 1. Note that, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (b-7), since the grand prize opening is in a closed state, the ejected game media does not enter the grand prize opening at this stage. The example shown in FIG. 10-8 (b-7) shows an example in which the fired game ball passes through the second path in the upper part of the big prize opening door and is guided to the discharge path.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-8), the movable body lamp 9d corresponding to the movable body 32 provided at the upper center portion of the game board 2 lights up, and as shown in FIG. ), when the main lamp 9 above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3 lights up, the performance effect lamp 9 provided at the upper center of the pachinko gaming machine 1 lights up.

Next, as shown in Figure 10-8 (c-10), the speaker lamp 9eR corresponding to the speaker 8R part lights up, and then, as shown in Figure 10-8 (c-11), the frame lamp in the upper right part 9 lights up, and as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-12), among the display device lower lamps 9f provided below the image display device 5 on the game board 2, the right display device Lower lamp 9fR lights up. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-13), the lower right lamp 9bR1, which is the frame lamp 9 in the lower right portion, lights up, and the attacker lamp 9c provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 lights up. do. In this way, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the upper right side to the lower right side of the pachinko game machine 1. As a result, the effect lamps 9 light up in order from the lower left side to the upper left side, then to the center part, and then from the upper right side to the lower right side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the effect lamp 9 lights up the player's right hand. There will be a right-handed performance that suggests. In addition, in this example, an example was shown in which both the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 were used to suggest right-handed play. It may be. In addition, only the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 lights up from the lower left side to the center to the lower right side, and only the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 lights up from the lower left side to the center and right side. Both may be turned on independently, simultaneously or with a time difference, such as in a downward direction.

After the right-handed performance on the performance effect lamps 9 is completed, all the performance effect lamps 9 are turned off as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). Note that, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (a-15), the right-hitting display on the image display device 5 continues to be performed (the right-hitting effect itself is being executed).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6, when the opening timing of the big winning hole comes, the 1st R is started, and the big winning hole is opened as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-16). At this stage, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (a-16), the right-handed display on the image display device 5 continues, and until a predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-16). As shown, all the production effect lamps 9 remain off (the same applies up to FIGS. 10-10 (a-19) and (c-19)). Even if all of the performance effect lamps 9 are not turned off, any one of the indicators such as luminous intensity, brightness, and illuminance may be set lower than usual. In addition, as shown in Figure 10-10 (b-16), even after the big prize opening is opened, until the predetermined period elapses, Figures 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9 As shown in (c-13), the effect lamps 9 may be lit in sequence to suggest right-handed hitting. In this case, the lighting speed of each production effect lamp may be made faster than before the opening of the grand prize opening (the lighting period may be shortened and the changing speed may be made faster). In addition, when the production effect lamps 9 are sequentially turned on after the big prize opening is opened to suggest a right-handed hit, the lighting of the attacker lamp 9c that is lit last is as shown in Fig. 10-9 (c-15). It is also possible to leave the light on instead of turning it off. According to this, it is possible to make the player aware that the big prize opening is in the open state.

Then, when the grand prize opening is completely opened as shown in Figure 10-10 (b-17), a count of 0.6 seconds as a predetermined period corresponding to the 1st R is started, and as shown in Figure 10-10 As shown in (b-18), when a game ball enters the grand prize opening, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a winning designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the production control board 12 side. In addition, for game balls that are fired due to a right-handed performance before the 1st round starts (before the grand prize opening is open) (game balls that are hit quickly), the grand prize opening will be in the open state. If it exists above the big winning opening at the timing when , it becomes possible to win within the predetermined period corresponding to the 1st R. On the side of the production control board 12, the winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18) through the process of step 042AKS058 in FIG. 10-5, and the winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18). As shown in , the attacker lamp 9c lights up in a manner to notify that the player has won a prize. As described above, the attacker lamp 9c emits light in a manner that is greater than the number of times of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emit light during a jackpot performance, for example. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the fired game ball passes through the first route, which is the route in the direction of the big winning opening, and is guided to the winning route where the count switch 23 is provided. An example is shown below. The special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time required for the counting switch 23 to detect the game ball present at the door of the big winning opening is 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball present at the top of the grand prize opening will be detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period after the opening of the grand prize opening, thereby reducing the player's interest in the game without making him feel anxious. It can be prevented.

As shown in Figure 10-10 (b-18), after the game ball enters the big winning hole, or after the game ball enters the grand prize slot as shown in Figure 10-10 (b-17), time elapses without winning, and as shown in Figure 10- 10(a-19), (b-19), and (c-19), when the predetermined period of time has passed, the round number display and jackpot effect corresponding to the 1st R will be displayed as shown in FIG. 10-6. Since it is the execution timing and the acquisition number display execution timing, the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 is executed.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 10-10 (b-18), if the game ball enters the big winning hole before the predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in Figure 10-11 (a-20), A round number display of "1R" indicating one round is displayed, and a count-up display is also performed. In addition, at the same timing as these displays, as a jackpot effect (first R effect), decorative symbols that make up the jackpot are displayed and "BOUNUS in progress" is displayed as shown in Figure 10-11 (a-20). , and characters are displayed. Note that the decorative patterns that make up the jackpot displayed as the jackpot performance (first R performance) and the display of "BOUNUS in progress" are not shown (the same applies to Figures 10-20, which will be described later). As shown in 10-21, it is displayed in a manner suggesting that the ball should be hit to the right. Specifically, as shown in Figure 10-21 (A-1), when a fanfare or a right-handed performance is performed and a predetermined period of time has passed after the big winning opening is opened, as shown in Figure 10-21 (A-1), as a jackpot performance, As shown in (A-2), the "7" symbol, which is a decorative symbol constituting the jackpot, is displayed facing forward, and is placed above "B" in the "BOUNUS" display. A star-shaped image is displayed. Next, as shown in Figure 10-21 (A-3), the "7" symbol, which is a decorative symbol that makes up the jackpot, is tilted toward the back right, and the "BOUNUS in progress" display changes to "7". A star-shaped image moves to the top of "O". Next, as shown in Figure 10-21 (A-4), the "7" symbol that constitutes the jackpot faces forward, and a star appears above the "N" in the "BOUNUS" display. Images of shapes shift. After that, as shown in Figure 10-21 (A-5), the "7" symbol, which is a decorative symbol constituting the jackpot, becomes tilted toward the back left, and the "U" of the "BOUNUS in progress" display appears. A star-shaped image moves to the top of ``. Then, as shown in Figure 10-21 (A-6), the "7" symbol, which is the decorative symbol that makes up the jackpot, faces forward again, and a star appears above the "S" in the "BOUNUS" display. The image of the shape shifts and returns to FIG. 10-21 (A-2). In this way, during the jackpot production, the decorative patterns that make up the jackpot move toward the back right, the front, and the back left, and a star-shaped image moves from the left character of the "BOUNUS" display to the right. By shifting the , it is suggested to the player that he should hit to the right. The motion display of decorative patterns that make up a jackpot and the transition display of star-shaped images are called effect displays.In addition to this, effect displays include, for example, a predetermined image rotating clockwise, or a character gradually changing. This includes indications such as turning to the right. That is, the effect display may be displayed in a manner that suggests right-handed hitting. According to this, the effect display suggests that the ball should be hit to the right, making it easier to recognize that the player should hit the ball to the right.

In addition, during the jackpot performance, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-20), the performance effect lamp 9 is lit according to a light emission pattern set in advance according to the jackpot performance. In this example, it is assumed that a light emitting pattern is set in which the effect lamp 9 provided on the gaming machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately turned on. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-21), "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display. In this way, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19), the production effect lamp 9 is not emitted until the grand prize opening is in the open state and a predetermined period of time has elapsed. As shown in -11 (c-20) and (c-22), the production effect lamp 9 is made to emit light after the number of acquisitions after a predetermined period is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from playing prematurely and to promote the firing timing.

On the other hand, if a predetermined period of time passes without the game ball entering the grand prize opening, the count-up display will not be performed and the number of acquisitions will be displayed as "0000" as shown in Figure 10-11 (a-22). is displayed. In addition, the round number display of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and as a jackpot production (1st R production), decorative symbols that make up the jackpot are displayed, "BOUNUS in progress" is displayed, and The point that the character is displayed and the point that the effect lamp 9 is lit according to a preset light emission pattern according to the effect during the jackpot are common regardless of whether a prize is won or not.

Next, as time passes and as shown in Figure 10-12 (b-23), when the 10th game ball enters the grand prize opening in the 1st round, the upper limit to which the grand prize opening can be opened. period. In addition, in conjunction with the winning, the process of step 042AKS064 shown in Figure 10-5 is executed, a count-up display is performed as shown in Figure 10-12 (a-23), and the count-up display is performed as shown in Figure 10-12 (a-24). As shown in the figure, the number of acquisitions "0150" is displayed. In addition, with the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in Figure 10-12 (b-23), and in addition to the lighting of the performance effect lamp 9 corresponding to the jackpot performance, the winning sound is output as shown in Figure 10-12 (c-23). ), the attacker lamp 9c lights up in a manner to notify that the player has won a prize. In addition, regarding the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened, it is a sufficient period even if counted from the elapse of a predetermined period for 10 game balls to win a prize. Specifically, the upper limit period is 29.5 seconds after opening, and is 28.9 seconds even after the predetermined period has elapsed. Since the continuous firing interval is 0.6 seconds, this is a sufficient period for winning 10 prizes. Therefore, since sufficient time is guaranteed for winning a prize, it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

When the 10th game ball enters the grand prize opening in the 1R, the maximum period in which the grand prize opening can be opened is reached. It is controlled to be in a closed state. After that, until the 2nd R shown in FIG. 10-6 starts, the big prize opening is controlled to be completely closed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-25). On the other hand, until the predetermined period of the second R has elapsed (until the predetermined period has elapsed after n=2), the number of rounds corresponding to the first R is displayed as shown in Figure 10-12 (a-25). , the jackpot effect continues to be performed (the display of the number of wins is updated according to the winnings), and the effect lamp 9 corresponds to the jackpot effect as shown in Figure 10-12 (c-25). and lights up.

In addition, when the 10th game ball enters the grand prize opening in the 1st round and the upper limit period has elapsed, the grand prize opening is controlled to be closed, but at this time, the 11th game ball enters the grand prize opening. A so-called over-win may occur in which the player enters the grand prize opening after the 10th game ball. Even in the case of over-winning, a count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23), and the number of wins of "0165" may be displayed. In this case, after the count-up display and the number of acquisitions are displayed according to the 10th winning, the count-up display and the number of acquisitions corresponding to the over-win are displayed, but as shown in Figure 10-12 (b-25) As shown in , the count-up display and the number-of-wins display corresponding to the over-win are completed within the period from when the big winning opening is completely closed until before it becomes open state corresponding to the 2nd R. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize that an over-win has occurred in the first round, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game. In addition, since the update of the number of wins displayed in the opening corresponding to the first round does not overlap with the update of the number of wins displayed in the opening corresponding to the second round, it is difficult to determine which one is the winning number corresponding to the opening of the round. It becomes easier. Further, the winning sound corresponding to an over winning sound may be a sound different from a normal winning sound (over winning sound). In this case, if the count value exceeds the upper limit value of "10" and the winning is achieved, the over winning sound may be output. Further, the attacker lamp 9c may also be caused to emit light in a manner corresponding to an over-winning mode, unlike the light emission in a normal winning mode.

Then, in response to the second round, as shown in Figure 10-6, the big winning opening becomes open again, and as shown in Figure 10-13 (b-26), the big winning opening opens again. controlled to become In this case, it is determined Yes in step 042AKS065 of FIG. 10-5, that is, the big prize opening designation command indicating the start of the n+1R is received, and the process of 042AKS066 is executed, so that n=2. Become. At this stage, the process of step 042AKS055 in Figure 10-5 is executed, so as shown in Figures 10-13 (a-26) and (c-26), the jackpot effect and the number of rounds corresponding to the 1R are shown. A display is made (see also Figure 10-6).

Next, when the grand prize opening is completely opened and the game ball enters the grand prize opening as shown in Figure 10-13 (b-27), unlike in the first round, the step shown in Figure 10-5 is In the process of 042AKS060, a count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-27), and an acquired number of "0165" is displayed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-28). In addition, with the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in Figure 10-13 (b-27), and in addition to the lighting of the performance effect lamp 9 corresponding to the jackpot performance, the winning sound is output as shown in Figure 10-13 (c-27). ), the attacker lamp 9c lights up. In this way, in rounds other than the first round, even if the prize is won during the predetermined period, the number of wins is updated and displayed during the predetermined period. Then, when the predetermined period of the second round has elapsed, the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 is executed, so that the "2R ” is displayed, and a jackpot effect corresponding to the second round is executed. In this case, the number "1" in the round number display of "1R" which is the first round is changed to "2". That is, "R" has been displayed continuously since the first round. Moreover, the display of "1R" continues to be displayed until the second R predetermined period has elapsed. In addition, the feature section 042AK of this embodiment shows an example in which a common jackpot effect is executed regardless of the number of rounds (the same applies to lighting control of the effect lamp 9), but it is executed in each round. The presentation during the jackpot may be different. The same applies to lighting of the production effect lamp 9. In this way, since the grand prize opening is opened before the round number display indicating that it is the second round, the game ball of the player who has been firing continuously since the first round is released at an early stage. You can win a prize in the big prize opening. Therefore, in each round of a plurality of round games, it is possible to increase the possibility that successive game balls will win a prize in the big prize opening opened earlier than the round display.

On the other hand, as shown in Figures 10-13 (a-26), (b-26), and (c-26), the grand prize opening is controlled to open in response to the 2nd R, and as shown in Figure 10-13 (a-29). 10-14 (a-31 ), (b-31), and (c-31), the number of acquisitions obtained in the 1st R continues to be displayed. Thereafter, the same process is performed until the final round determined in advance, and when it is determined that the winning end designation command has been received in step 042AKS051 of FIG. 10-5, a jackpot performance corresponding to the round is performed to perform the ending performance. Configure settings to terminate. In this way, from the second round onward, if you do not win within the predetermined period, the number of wins displayed in the previous round will continue to be displayed, but if you win within the predetermined period, the number of wins displayed will continue to be displayed. , the number of acquired balls is added to the number of acquired balls displayed in the previous round and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize winnings in the big winning opening even in the second and subsequent rounds.

For example, in the final round, if the 10th game ball enters the grand prize hole and the upper limit period has elapsed, the grand prize hole is controlled to be closed, but at this time, the 11th game ball enters the grand prize hole. As shown in FIG. 10-15, the jackpot game state may end with the ball stuck in the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a). . In this case, the game ball will enter the big winning hole at the start of the 1st R (when the big winning hole corresponding to the 1st R is opened) in the case of the next jackpot, and during the predetermined period of the 1st R. A winning game ball occurs. In this case, as shown in Figure 10-10 (c-18), the attacker lamp 9c is turned on in a manner to notify that the prize has been won, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in Figure 10-11 (a-20) and As shown in (a-21), after performing a count-up display, "0015" may be displayed as the acquisition number display. In addition, in such a case, there is a possibility that the fired game ball will win an additional prize during the predetermined period (possibility that the second ball will win a prize), and in that case, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the game ball shown in Figure 10-11 ( As shown in a-20) and (a-21), after performing a count-up display, it is sufficient to display "0030" directly as the acquisition number display without displaying "0000" or "0015". According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the interest in the game.

As explained above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature part 042AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The performance control CPU 120 displays the number of wins in the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 after a predetermined period after the grand prize opening is opened and the first round is started. If the game ball does not enter the grand prize slot within a predetermined period after the first round has started, a predetermined display is made after the predetermined period to indicate that the number of wins has not increased, and If the game ball enters the big winning hole within a predetermined period after one round has started, the number of wins is displayed as a specific display different from the predetermined display after the predetermined period. According to this, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

In addition, if the game ball enters the grand prize opening within a predetermined period after the start of the first round, the production control CPU 120 directly specifies the winning number without displaying the number of wins of "0000" as a predetermined display. A display of the number of acquisitions of "0015" is displayed as a display. According to this, it is possible to prevent confusion from being caused to the players and to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 performs a count-up display to notify that the number of wins will increase if the game ball enters the grand prize opening within a predetermined period after the first round has started. , displays the acquisition number display of "0015" as a specific display. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize that there is a winning and the number of wins increases.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 counts the timer value for a predetermined period from the timing of receiving the command for specifying the opening of the opening of the opening that is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the opening of the opening of the opening. The number of acquisitions is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. According to this, since a predetermined period is suitably counted and a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 allows the launched game balls to pass through the second route at the upper part of the grand prize opening door and guide them to the ejection path by keeping the grand prize opening door in a closed state. By opening the winning opening door, the fired game balls are guided to the big winning opening through a first route and detected by a count switch 23. The special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time until the counting switch 23 detects the game ball present at the door of the big winning opening is 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period of time. . According to this, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball present at the top of the grand prize opening will be detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period after the opening of the grand prize opening, and the player can enjoy the game without feeling anxious. It is possible to prevent a decrease in

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the performance control CPU 120 performs a right-handed hit as shown in FIG. By performing a performance, it is displayed to the player that he should hit the ball to the right. According to this, since the game area to be fired during a jackpot is suggested, the game method can be easily recognized and the game enjoyment can be improved.

The open state of the big winning opening means that the big winning opening is completely open, that is, the big winning opening door has moved to a completely open position, and the big winning opening door is completely open. In response to detecting that the main board 11 has moved to a completely open position, a command to designate the opening of the big prize opening is transmitted from the main board 11 side. According to this, since a predetermined period of time is counted after the grand prize opening is completely opened, it is possible to prevent a decline in gaming interest without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

In addition, for game balls that are fired due to the right-handed performance before the 1st round starts (before the grand prize opening is open) (game balls that are hit quickly), the grand prize opening is in the open state. If there is a prize at the top of the big prize opening at the timing when Displays the number of acquisitions as a display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the game balls hit quickly from being wasted.

In addition, for example, in the final round, when the 10th game ball enters the grand prize opening and the upper limit period has elapsed, the grand prize opening is controlled to be closed, but at this time, when the 11th game ball enters the grand prize opening As shown in FIG. 10-15, the jackpot game state may end with the ball stuck in the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a). . In this case, the game ball will enter the big winning hole at the start of the 1st R (when the big winning hole corresponding to the 1st R is opened) in the case of the next jackpot, and during the predetermined period of the 1st R. A game ball wins, and the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of wins as a specific display after the predetermined period has elapsed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied when an irregular event occurs.

Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 is capable of executing a fanfare performance indicating that a jackpot game state has been entered until the big prize opening changes from a closed state to an open state. Then, after the big prize opening is opened and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the round number is displayed together with the winning number, and it is possible to execute a jackpot performance corresponding to the round game. According to this, it is possible to add variety to the performance and improve the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the production control CPU 120, if a game ball enters the grand prize opening during a predetermined period after the grand prize opening is opened, The attacker lamp 9c is turned on as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18). In addition, as shown in Figure 10-12 (b-23), even if a game ball enters the grand prize opening other than the predetermined period, the attacker lamp will appear as shown in Figure 10-12 (c-23). Turn on 9c. According to this, since a specific display is displayed when a prize is won within a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent a decline in gaming interest without giving players a sense of anxiety, and it is possible to visually recognize that a prize has been won within a predetermined period of time. It becomes easier.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 in FIG. The device emits light in a manner that is greater than the number of times the light is emitted per hour (a manner that notifies winnings). According to this, it becomes easier to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the grand prize opening, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the production control CPU 120, if a game ball enters the grand prize opening during a predetermined period after the grand prize opening becomes open, the production control CPU 120 controls the A winning sound corresponding to the winning is output. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), even if a game ball wins in the grand prize opening other than the predetermined period, a winning sound corresponding to the winning is outputted. According to this, it becomes easier to recognize that the game ball has entered the grand prize opening, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, for the rounds after the first round, the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the round in the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 after a predetermined period after the start of the round. conduct. According to this, since a specific display is displayed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety, and in each round of a plurality of round games, It is possible to increase the possibility of winning successive game balls into a big prize opening opened earlier than the round display.

In addition, when the second round and subsequent round games are played, if the game medium does not enter the big winning hole within a predetermined period after the big winning hole is opened, the performance control CPU 120 controls the As shown in 10-14 (a-31), when the winning number display that was displayed in the previous round game continues to be displayed, and the gaming medium enters the corresponding grand prize slot within the specified period. As shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-30), the number of acquired balls awarded corresponding to the winning is added and displayed from the acquired number displayed in the previous round game. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize winnings in the big prize opening even in the second round and onwards.

Further, even when an over-win occurs, for example, the performance control CPU 120 performs a count-up display as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23), and displays the number of wins of "0165". In this case, after the count-up display and the number of acquisitions are displayed according to the 10th winning, the count-up display and the number of acquisitions corresponding to the over-win are displayed, but as shown in Figure 10-12 (b-25) As shown in , the count-up display and the number-of-wins display corresponding to the over-win are completed within the period from when the big winning opening is completely closed until before it becomes open state corresponding to the 2nd R. According to this, since the update of the winning number display at the time of one opening does not overlap with the update of the winning number display at the next opening, it becomes easy to determine which opening corresponds to the winning.

In addition, during a predetermined period after the grand prize opening is opened, that is, in a situation where the number of wins is not displayed, the performance control CPU 120 controls the game as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18). Although the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the ball enters the big prize opening, in a situation where the number of wins is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed, for example, as in Figure 10-11 (c-20) and ( c-21), the production effect lamp 9 provided on the multi-gaming machine frame 3 and the production effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are turned on alternately, and more The production effect lamp 9 emits light. According to this, since a specific display is displayed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without making the player feel anxious, and the number of wins after the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to enliven the performance that follows, and to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 can execute the right-handed performance and the fanfare performance before the start of the first round, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9 (c-13) as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-3) to FIG. 10-9 (c-13) to suggest a right-handed hit. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the multi-gaming machine frame 3 and the performance effect provided on the game board 2 The lamps 9 are turned on alternately. According to this, it is possible to suggest right-handed hitting using the production effect lamp 9. In addition, when the production effect lamps 9 are sequentially turned on after the big prize opening is opened to suggest a right-handed hit, after the attacker lamp 9c that is lit last is lit, as shown in Fig. 10-9 (c-15). Instead of turning off the light, the light may be left on as is. According to this, it is possible to make the player aware that the grand prize opening is in the open state.

Furthermore, the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened is a sufficient period even if counted after the predetermined period has elapsed for 10 game balls to win. According to this, since sufficient time is guaranteed for winning a prize, it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 operates as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19) until the grand prize opening is opened and a predetermined period has elapsed, that is, until the number of wins is displayed. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the performance effect lamp 9 is not turned on until the number of acquisitions is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22). let According to this, it is possible to suppress the player from playing prematurely and to promote the firing timing.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the performance control CPU 120 causes the performance effect lamp 9 to emit light at the same timing as the execution timing of the jackpot performance after a predetermined period has elapsed. let According to this, the performance can be made more exciting at once at the timing when the performance during the jackpot is executed, and the game interest can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-21, at the timing when the number of wins is displayed, the production control CPU 120 displays an effect display that transitions and displays decorative symbols and star-shaped images that constitute a jackpot, suggesting a right-handed hit. Do it in a certain manner. According to this, the effect display suggests that the player should play to the right, making it easier for the player to recognize that the player should play to the right.

(Modified example of characteristic part 042AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15), the production effect lamps 9 light up in order to suggest that you should hit the ball to the right. Although an example has been shown in which all the performance effect lamps 9 are turned off after the right-handed performance using the performance effect lamps 9 is finished, this is just one example. For example, after the states shown in FIGS. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15), the state shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 10-16 (c-16A), at the timing when the state shifts to the state shown in FIG. An attacker lamp 9c provided at the position may be turned on. According to this, it is possible to easily make the player visually recognize that the big prize opening is in the open state. Note that the attacker lamp 9c may continue to be lit until a predetermined period of time has elapsed or during the open period.

Further, in the above embodiment, when updating the round display from the first round to the second round, the number "1" in the round number display of "1R" which is the first round is changed to "2". , an example has been shown in which "R" is continuously displayed from the first round and "1R" is continuously displayed until the predetermined period of the second R has elapsed, but this is just an example. be. For example, as shown in Figure 10-17, at the end of the open state corresponding to the first round, that is, at the timing when the big prize opening becomes closed, the display of "1" of the display of "1R" is erased. , only "R" may be displayed. Then, "2" may be displayed at the timing when the second R predetermined period has elapsed, and a round display of "2R" indicating that it is the second round may be performed. The same applies to the second and subsequent rounds. According to this, it is possible to visually confirm the end of each round, and it is possible to add variety to the game.

In addition, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the number of winnings that becomes the upper limit period during which the big winning opening can be opened is 10 (the upper limit number of winnings is 10), but for example, if the upper limit winnings is 1, , it may be arranged so that if two pieces are won during a predetermined period before the round number is displayed, the winning is over. In this case, a sound different from the normal winning sound (over winning sound) may be output as the winning sound for over winning during the predetermined period, and the attacker lamp 9c may also be made to emit light in a manner indicating the occurrence of over winning. .

In addition, in the above embodiment, regarding the number of wins displayed, an example was shown in which winnings of game balls into the big winning hole are counted, but in addition to this, winnings into the general winning hole 10 during a jackpot are also counted. Good too. In addition, since right-handed hitting is performed during the jackpot, the general winning hole that wins the prize is the general winning hole 10 provided above the variable winning ball device 6B. FIG. 10-18 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processes in the case where winnings in the general winning hole 10 during a jackpot are also counted. Note that description of parts similar to those in FIG. 10-5 will be omitted.

In the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-18, if it is determined in step 042AKS056 that the winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS056; No), the general winning prize indicating that the game ball has won in the general winning opening 10 is further shown. It is determined whether the specified command has been received (step 042AKS081). Then, when the general winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning in the general winning opening 10 (step 042 AKS081; Yes), the production control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of balls acquired ( Step 042AKS082). After executing the process of step 042AKS082, or if the general winning designation command is not received, that is, if there is no winning in the general winning hole 10 (step 042AKS081; No), the process moves to step 042AKS059. In addition, with the winning to the general winning hole 10, a winning sound indicating that the game ball has won to the general winning hole 10 (a winning sound different from the winning sound when winning to the grand winning hole) may be output.

In addition, in the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-18, if it is determined in step 042 AKS062 that the winning designation command has not been received (step 042 AKS062; No), it is further shown that the game ball has won in the general winning opening 10. It is determined whether a general prize designation command has been received (step 042AKS083). Then, when the general winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning in the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS083; Yes), the production control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of balls won ( Step 042AKS083), and the number of acquisitions is updated and displayed (Step 042AKS085). When displaying the updated number of acquisitions in step 042AKS085, a count-up display (display indicating that the number of acquisitions has increased) is performed, and then the acquisition number is displayed. After executing the process of step 042AKS085, or if the general winning designation command is not received, that is, if there is no winning in the general winning hole 10 (step 042AKS083; No), the process moves to step 042AKS065. In addition, with the winning to the general winning hole 10, a winning sound indicating that the game ball has won to the general winning hole 10 (a winning sound different from the winning sound when winning to the grand winning hole) may be output.

Next, an example of the performance operation in the case where winnings in the general winning hole 10 are also counted will be explained with reference to FIGS. 10-19 and 10-20. FIGS. 10-19 and 10-20 are diagrams illustrating display examples of performance operations, opening/closing states of the grand prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps on the image display device 5. (a-16), (b-16), (c-16), (a-17), (b-17), and (c-17) shown in Figure 10-19 are ( Same as a-16), (b-16), (c-16), (a-17), (b-17), and (c-17). As shown in the figure, when the grand prize opening is opened, a count of 0.6 seconds as a predetermined period is started. When the game ball enters the general winning hole 10, the state shifts to the state shown in FIGS. 10-19 (a-18A), (b-18A), and (c-18A). Then, after the game ball enters the general winning hole 10 as shown in Figure 10-19 (b-18A), or from the state shown in Figure 10-19 (b-17), the game ball also enters the general winning hole 10. If time passes without any winnings in the winning slot 10, and a predetermined period of time passes as shown in Figures 10-19 (a-19A), (b-19A) and (c-19A), the game ball will be awarded a general prize. If a prize is won in the mouth 10, the state shifts to the states shown in Figures 10-20 (a-20A), (b-20A), and (c-20A), and as shown in Figure 10-20 (a-20A). , a round number display of "1R" indicating that it is the first round is performed, and a count-up display is also performed. Also, at the same timing as these displays, as a jackpot effect (first R effect), decorative symbols that make up the jackpot are displayed and "BOUNUS in progress" is displayed, as shown in Figure 10-20 (a-20A). , and characters are displayed. In the jackpot performance, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (c-20A), the performance effect lamp 9 lights up according to a light emission pattern preset according to the jackpot performance. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (a-21A), "0003" is displayed as the acquisition number display.

On the other hand, if a predetermined period of time passes without a game ball entering the general winning hole 10, as shown in FIG. " is displayed. In addition, the round number display of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and as a jackpot production (1st R production), decorative symbols that make up the jackpot are displayed, "BOUNUS in progress" is displayed, and The point that the character is displayed and the point that the effect lamp 9 is lit according to a preset light emission pattern according to the effect during the jackpot are common regardless of whether a prize is won or not.

In this way, even if a game ball enters the general winning hole 10 during a predetermined period after the big winning hole is opened at the start of the first round, the predetermined prize After the period has elapsed, "0003" is displayed as the number of wins in response to winnings in the general winning hole 10. In addition, when no game ball enters the general winning hole 10 during the predetermined period, "0000" is displayed as a predetermined display indicating that no prize ball has been awarded. Therefore, since the number of winnings corresponding to the winnings is also displayed for game balls that have entered the general winning hole 10 during the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent players from feeling anxious.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 042AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature part 042AK is:
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.);
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, a control means that can execute a round game a plurality of times (for example, CPU 103 for playing round games, etc.);
The display means is
It is possible to display an award amount display regarding the award amount of the gaming value that is awarded due to the winning of the gaming medium in the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions),
When the first round game among the plurality of round games is played, the award amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of wins is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the big prize opening is opened, etc.)
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of acquired (e.g. displaying "0000" as the display),
If the game medium wins within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the award amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the winning number display) ),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The display means displays the specific display without displaying the predetermined display (for example, displays "0015" instead of displaying "0000") when the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period. display, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent confusion among players and prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, the display means performs a count-up display indicating that the gaming value is given, and then displays the value given as the specific display. Display according to the gaming value (for example, display "0015" after performing a count-up display to notify that the number of acquisitions will increase),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that there has been a winning and the number of wins has increased.

(4) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (3) above,
The display means starts displaying the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the command indicating that the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state (for example, when the main board 11 Start counting the timer value for a predetermined period from the timing of receiving the big prize opening designation command sent from the side),
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According to such a configuration, since a predetermined period is suitably counted and a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The variable winning means is configured to lead the game medium to the winning path by being in the first state (for example, by opening the big prize opening door, the variable winning means causes the fired game ball to pass through the first path). and a second route that leads the game media to the ejection route by entering the second state (for example, by closing the grand prize opening door, the ejected game balls are a detection means (for example, a count switch 23) that is formed in the prize entry route and detects winning of the game media. etc.), including
The time from the path forming means to the detecting means for the game medium is within the predetermined period (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured to wait until the counting switch 23 detects the game ball present at the big winning opening door). (e.g., the time is configured so that it is less than a predetermined period of 0.6 seconds),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball present above the grand prize opening will be detected within a predetermined period of time after the grand prize opening is opened, and the game enjoyment can be improved without giving the player a sense of anxiety. The decline can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
After being controlled to the advantageous state and before the variable winning means enters the first state, an operation promotion display is performed to encourage the player to perform the operation (for example, after the jackpot has been won, the jackpot may be in an open state). Until this happens, as shown in Figure 10-7 (a-3), by performing a right-handed effect, it is displayed to the player that he should play right-handed),
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According to such a configuration, since the operation to be performed during the advantageous state is suggested, the game method can be easily recognized and the game enjoyment can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
The first state is a state in which the variable winning door included in the variable winning means is completely opened (for example, the open state of the big winning opening means that the big winning opening is completely opened, In other words, the big winning opening door has moved to a completely open position, and in response to detecting that the big winning opening door has moved to a completely open position, the main board 11 is activated. (e.g. a command is sent from the side to specify when the big prize opening is open),
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According to such a configuration, since the predetermined period is counted after the grand prize opening is completely opened, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

(8) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above,
Before the first round game in the advantageous state is started, when the operation promotion display is performed and the ejected game medium enters the variable winning means, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the specified Display a display (for example, before the start of the 1st round, a game ball fired by a right-handed performance is able to win a prize at the timing when the grand prize opening is open, and a prize can be won within the predetermined period) (If you do so, the number of acquisitions will be displayed as a specific display after a certain period of time, etc.)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent game media fired before a round game is started from being wasted.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (8) above,
In the last round game of the plurality of round games in the advantageous state, when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state, the advantageous state is held with the game medium sandwiched between them. (For example, in the final round, the 11th game ball is caught in the special variable prize ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big prize door and the glass door frame 3a), as shown in FIG. 10-15. (e.g., the jackpot game state ends while the state is still the same),
In the first round game when the control is again controlled to the advantageous state, the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, so that the game medium in the sandwiched state wins a prize in the variable winning means. In this case, the specific display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, when the next jackpot is achieved, the game ball enters the jackpot at the start of the 1st round, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, the specific display is the number of wins). display, etc.),
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied when an irregular event occurs.

(10) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (9) above,
Until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the variable winning means has been controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big prize win). Until the mouth changes from the closed state to the open state, a fanfare effect indicating that a jackpot game state has been entered can be executed), and is executed at the same time as the display of the award amount display starts after the predetermined period has elapsed. It is possible to display a round game that allows you to identify the round game that is being played, and to perform an in-round performance that corresponds to the round game (for example, after the grand prize opening is opened and a predetermined period has elapsed, the number of rounds is displayed together with the number of wins). (e.g., it is possible to perform a jackpot performance corresponding to round games),

According to such a configuration, it is possible to add variety to the performance and improve the interest in the game.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 043AK)
The feature section 042AK includes the following feature section 043AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature part 043AK is
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.);
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, a control means that can execute a round game a plurality of times (for example, CPU 103 for playing round games, etc.);
The display means is
It is possible to display an award amount display regarding the award amount of the gaming value that is awarded due to the winning of the gaming medium in the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions),
When the first round game among the plurality of round games is played, the award amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of wins is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the big prize opening is opened, etc.)
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of acquired (e.g. displaying "0000" as the display),
If the game medium wins within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the award amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display). ),
A light emitting means (for example, a production effect lamp 9, etc.),
Further comprising a light emission control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling the light emission means,
The light emission control means determines whether the game medium has won a prize in the case where the game medium has won a prize in the variable prize winning means after the elapse of the predetermined period and when the game medium has won a prize in the variable prize winning means before the elapse of the predetermined period. Control the light emitting means with a light emitting pattern corresponding to (for example, when a game ball wins a prize in the big prize opening, the attacker lamp 9c is made to emit light regardless of whether or not the prize is won within a predetermined period),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is displayed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety, and also when a prize is won within a predetermined period. becomes easier to see.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The light emitting means includes a specific light emitting means (such as an attacker lamp 9c) located near the variable winning means that emits light when a game medium is won in the variable winning means, and a predetermined light emitting means other than the specific light emitting means ( For example, a production effect lamp 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c),
When a game medium is won in the variable winning means, the specific light emitting means emits light more often than the predetermined light emitting means per unit time (for example, the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042 AKS058 (step 042AKS064) in a manner that is greater than the number of times of illumination per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emit light during the jackpot performance (a manner that notifies that a prize has been won), etc.)
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According to this configuration, it becomes easier to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the grand prize opening, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.),
The sound output means is
outputting a winning sound corresponding to winning when the gaming medium wins in the variable winning means;
The winning sound is output when the game medium enters the variable winning means after the predetermined period has elapsed, and when the game medium enters the variable winning means before the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, when the game medium enters the variable winning means into the grand prize opening). When a ball wins a prize, a winning sound is output regardless of whether the ball wins within a predetermined period of time, etc.)
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According to this configuration, it becomes easier to recognize that the game ball has entered the grand prize opening, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 044AK)
The feature section 042AK includes the following feature section 044AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature part 044AK is:
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.);
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, a control means that can execute a round game a plurality of times (for example, CPU 103 for playing round games, etc.);
The display means is
It is possible to display an award amount display regarding the award amount of the gaming value that is awarded due to the winning of the gaming medium in the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions),
It is possible to display a round game display that allows identification of the round game being executed (for example, displaying the number of rounds),
When the first round game among the plurality of round games is played, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the award amount display and the first round game are displayed. display the round game display corresponding to the round game (for example, in the first round, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the big prize opening is opened, the number of rounds and the number of wins are displayed),
When the second or subsequent round game among the plurality of round games is played, the second or subsequent round game occurs after the predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. Displaying the round game display corresponding to the round game (for example, in the second round, after a predetermined period of time has passed after the big prize opening is opened, the number of rounds is displayed),
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of acquired (e.g. displaying "0000" as the display),
If the game medium wins within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the award amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the winning number display) ),
It is characterized by

According to this configuration, since a specific display is displayed when a prize is won within a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent a decline in gaming interest without giving players a sense of anxiety, and also to , it is possible to increase the possibility that successive game balls will win a prize in the big prize opening opened earlier than the round display.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When the second and subsequent round games are played, if the game medium does not enter the variable winning means within a predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state; , The award amount display that was displayed in the previous round game is continuously displayed (for example, when the second round and subsequent round games are played, within a predetermined period after the big prize opening is opened) If the game medium does not enter the grand prize slot, the winning number display that was displayed in the previous round game will continue to be displayed, as shown in Figure 10-14 (a-31), etc.)
When the second and subsequent round games are played, if the game medium enters the variable winning means within a predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state; , from the award amount displayed in the previous round game, the award amount corresponding to the gaming value awarded in response to the winning is added and displayed (for example, if the game media is sold within a predetermined period) If a prize is won in the corresponding big prize slot, as shown in Figure 10-14 (a-30), the number of earned balls that was displayed in the previous round game will be changed to the number of earned balls awarded corresponding to the prize. (such as adding and displaying numbers),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize winnings in the big winning hole even in the second and subsequent round games.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The display means is capable of updating and displaying the award amount display that is being displayed in response to winning of the game medium in the variable winning means,
The updating display of the award amount display ends after the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state and before it returns to the first state again (for example, when the grand prize opening is completely closed). (e.g., the count-up display and the number of wins corresponding to the over winnings are completed within the period from when the winnings are completed until the opening state corresponding to the 2nd R is reached),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, the update of the number of wins displayed at the time of one release does not overlap with the update of the number of wins displayed at the next release, making it easy to determine which release corresponds to the winning number. .

(Description of means related to characteristic part 045AK)
The feature section 042AK includes the following feature section 045AK.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature part 045AK is:
A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.);
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, a control means that can execute a round game a plurality of times (for example, CPU 103 for playing round games, etc.);
The display means is
It is possible to display an award amount display regarding the award amount of the gaming value that is awarded due to the winning of the gaming medium in the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions),
When the first round game among the plurality of round games is played, the award amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of wins is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the big prize opening is opened, etc.)
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of acquired (e.g. displaying "0000" as the display),
If the game medium wins within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the award amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquisition number display). ),
A plurality of light emitting means (for example, a production effect lamp 9, etc.),
Further comprising a light emission control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling the light emission means,
The light emission control means is configured such that when the variable winning means is in the first state and the award amount display after the predetermined period is displayed, the variable winning means is in the first state. Control is performed to cause the light emitting means to emit more light than when the award amount display is not displayed before the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, during the predetermined period, that is, in a situation where the acquisition amount display is not being performed, the control shown in FIG. 10- As shown in 10 (c-18), although the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball enters the grand prize opening, in a situation where the number of wins is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed, For example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the multi-gaming machine frame 3 and the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2. (e.g., lighting them alternately and emitting more light from the production effect lamps 9 than during a predetermined period),
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety, and the number of wins after the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to enliven the performance after the game is performed and improve the interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
After being controlled to the advantageous state and before the variable winning means enters the first state, an operation promotion display that encourages the player to perform an operation can be displayed (for example, a right-handed display is displayed);
The light emitting means includes a specific light emitting means (such as an attacker lamp 9c) located near the variable winning means that emits light when a game medium is won in the variable winning means, and a predetermined light emitting means other than the specific light emitting means ( For example, a production effect lamp 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c),
When the variable winning means is in the first state, when the award amount display is not displayed before the predetermined period has elapsed, the specific light emitting means is made to emit light and the predetermined light emitting means is made to correspond to the operation promotion display. The specific light emitting means and the predetermined light emitting means are caused to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the round game when the award amount display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, when the big prize opening is After the release, until a predetermined period has elapsed, the production effect lamps 9 are sequentially lit as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9 (c-13) to suggest a right-handed hit, After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, for example, as shown in FIGS. When the production effect lamps 9 are lit alternately and the production effect lamps 9 are sequentially lit after the big prize opening is opened to suggest a right-handed hit, after the last attacker lamp 9c is lit, the 10-9 (c-15), do not turn off the light and leave it on as is),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, it is possible to promote the operation using the predetermined light emitting means, and it is also possible to make the player aware that the variable prize winning means is in the first state.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
In the round game, one round game ends when a specific number of game media win, and the game moves on to the next round game (for example, a grand prize opening is opened when 10 game balls win a prize). ),
The time from when the predetermined period elapses until the variable winning means enters the second state is sufficient time for the game medium to win the specified number of prizes (for example, regarding the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened) (For example, it is a sufficient period of time to count from the elapse of a predetermined period for 10 game balls to win a prize),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, sufficient time is ensured for winning a prize, so it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the round game, one round game ends when a specific number of game media win, and the game moves on to the next round game (for example, a grand prize opening is opened when 10 game balls win a prize). ),
The time from when the predetermined period elapses until the variable winning means enters the second state is sufficient time for the game medium to win the specified number of prizes (for example, regarding the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened). (For example, it is a sufficient period of time to count from the elapse of a predetermined period for 10 game balls to win a prize),
When the variable winning means is in the first state, when the award amount display before the predetermined period is not displayed, the light emission of the light emitting means is restricted, and the award amount display after the predetermined period is not displayed. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19). ), the production effect lamp 9 is not emitted, and the production effect is started only after the number of acquisitions has been displayed after a predetermined period of time, as shown in Figures 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22). (e.g., making the lamp 9 emit light),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the player from playing prematurely and to promote the firing timing.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
Until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state after being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to execute a suggestive effect that suggests that the variable winning means has been controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a fanfare effect). ), and at the same time as the display of the awarded amount starts to be displayed after the predetermined period of time has elapsed, a round game display that can identify the round game being executed and an in-round effect corresponding to the round game can be executed. (For example, displaying the number of rounds, displaying the number of wins, and displaying the jackpot effect after a predetermined period of time)
The light emitting means is caused to emit light at the same timing as the execution timing of the mid-round performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the same timing as the execution timing of the jackpot performance (e.g., to light up the production effect lamp 9),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, the performance can be made more exciting at once at the timing when the performance is executed during the round, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above,
Further comprising a general prize winning means (for example, general prize winning hole 10, etc.) in which game media can be won,
The display means is
The amount of gaming value awarded as a result of a game medium winning in the general winning means can be displayed as the awarded amount display (for example, in response to a winning in the general winning hole 10, a number of winnings display may be displayed). ),
If the game medium does not win in the general winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, after the predetermined period has elapsed, If a game ball does not enter the general winning hole 10, "0000" is displayed as a predetermined display indicating that no prize ball has been awarded),
If the game medium enters the general winning means within the predetermined period, after the predetermined period has elapsed, a display corresponding to the fact that the game medium has entered the general winning means is displayed as the award amount display (for example, the grand prize opening is in an open state). If a game ball wins in the general winning hole 10 during the predetermined period after , "0003" will be displayed as the number of wins after the predetermined period has passed, corresponding to the winning in the general winning hole 10. ),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, since a display corresponding to winning in the general winning means is also displayed regarding winnings in the general winning means during the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent anxiety from being caused to the player.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above,
The variable winning means is provided in a predetermined area in the gaming area (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the gaming area on the right side),
The display means is
A first image (for example, a decorative pattern constituting a jackpot) can be displayed at the same timing as the award amount display,
The first image is displayed with an effect at the same timing as the award amount display during the advantageous state (for example, an effect display that moves a decorative pattern constituting a jackpot),
The effect display is displayed in a manner that suggests the predetermined area (for example, as an effect display, a decorative pattern constituting a jackpot is moved toward the back right, the front, and the back left, and is displayed in a manner that suggests a right-handed hit. Such),
You can do it like this.

According to this configuration, the game area where the shot should be fired is suggested by the effect display, making it easier for the player to recognize the game area where the shot should be fired.

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition, the specific configuration is included in the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiments and other embodiments described below, even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the present invention.

Further, all or some of the configurations shown in the embodiment and each modification example described above, and the configurations shown in the embodiment example and each modification example described below may be combined arbitrarily.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiments and the later-described embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description and the following description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are included.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, Pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A display means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.);
A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state where the game medium is easy to win and a second state where the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, a control means that can execute a round game a plurality of times (for example, CPU 103 for playing round games, etc.);
The display means is
It is possible to display an award amount display regarding the award amount of the gaming value that is awarded due to the winning of the gaming medium in the variable winning means (for example, displaying the number of acquisitions),
When the first round game among the plurality of round games is played, the award amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, in the first round, the number of wins is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the big prize opening is opened, etc.)
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been given is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of acquired (e.g. displaying "0000" as the display),
If the game medium wins the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display indicating that the gaming value has been given is performed, and then, according to the gaming value given as the specific display, (For example, a count-up display is performed to notify that the number of acquisitions will increase, and then "0015" is displayed.)
moreover,
The display means is capable of displaying a performance image,
and effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a specific character on the display means and giving a suggestion regarding the advantageous state,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect that displays a specific character (for example, ally character B-3) on the display means to suggest the advantageous state;
The performance execution means, as the specific performance,
a first specific effect (for example, reach effect of super reach β) that displays the specific character in a first mode (for example, ally character B-3 whose head and body do not change);
The specific character is displayed in a second mode that is different from the first mode and in which the display ratio of specific components of the specific character is higher than the first mode (for example, the head and body are a second specific effect (for example, a cut-in effect of pattern CI-2) displayed on the lowered ally character B-2;
The specific character is displayed in a third mode that is different from the first mode and the second mode and in which the display ratio of the specific component is higher than the first mode (for example, ally character B-3 is displayed as an ally character). A third specific effect (for example, a reserved display preview effect or an active display preview effect of display pattern β) displayed by an ally character B-1 whose head and body are lower than character B-2;
is executable,
The first aspect is better than the third aspect because the difference in the display ratio of the specific component with the second aspect is smaller than the difference in the display ratio of the specific component with the third aspect. is also similar to the second aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-19(B), the difference in head and body between ally character B-3 and ally character B-2 is about 1 head, Since the head and body difference between character B-3 and ally character B-1 is approximately 1.5 head and body, the head and body difference is approximately 0.5 head and height higher than that of ally character B-1. parts that are similar characters),
The rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the third specific effect is executed is different from the rate at which the first specific effect is executed after the second specific effect is executed (for example, in FIG. As shown in Figure 22, the rate at which the super reach β reach effect is executed after the suspended display notice effect is executed in display pattern β is the same as the rate at which the super reach β reach effect is executed after the cut-in effect is executed in pattern CI-2. The percentage of execution of reach effects is higher than that of gaming machines.

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety. Furthermore, depending on whether the specific character is displayed in the second mode or the third mode, the proportion at which the specific character is subsequently displayed in the first mode, in which the display proportion of the specific component is the lowest, changes. It is possible to draw attention to whether the specific character is displayed in the third mode or in the third mode, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In other words, after a predetermined period of time has passed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, a predetermined display (if no prize is won within the predetermined period) or a specific display (if the prize is not won within the predetermined period) is displayed as the award amount display. By displaying the amount given (case), it is possible to appropriately display the grant amount and prevent a decline in game interest. Since the rate at which the first specific effect displayed in the first mode is executed changes, the player may decide whether to use the second mode or the third mode while expecting the first specific effect to be executed. Players will now pay attention to whether the characters are displayed, which will improve their enjoyment of the game. In other words, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that easily attracts players' interest when installed in a gaming parlor, and that does not reduce their interest in gaming.

Further, a plurality of types of advantageous states may be provided, and the advantageous state may be inferred depending on the type of specific performance to be performed. For example, the rate at which the second specific performance or the third specific performance is controlled to a more advantageous advantageous state may be higher than the first specific performance. By doing so, the player can infer an advantageous state from the type of specific performance, and the game becomes more interesting.

Further, as another example of a gaming machine that can improve interest, a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, a small winning gaming state) that is advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko machine according to feature part 010AK) A gaming machine 1),
a reservation storage means (for example, a reservation information storage area for performance control) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as reservation information;
When controlled to be in the advantageous state, notification that can execute a notification effect (for example, continuous notification of hold) that notifies that the hold storage means stores hold information corresponding to being controlled to be in the advantageous state. Production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps 010AKS004 and 010AKS007),
A specific display means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 010AKS007) that can display a specific display when the notification performance is executed;
Erase effect execution means (for example, step 010AKS024, A production control CPU 120) that executes the process of step 010AKS025,
If the specific display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to a predetermined event (for example, missing a variable pattern command or an error in the erasure effect setting process) while the specific display is being displayed, An example of this is a gaming machine that can perform special control to erase the specific display at a later specific timing (for example, timing TD) (for example, can execute the process of step 010AKS045). An example of the form of this gaming machine will be explained below as another example of the form.

(Other form examples)
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. 11 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 in the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S901). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S902). 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 S903). 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 S903; Yes), initialization processing (step S908) 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 S909). 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 S903; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S904). 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 S904; No), initialization processing (step S908) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; 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 S904; Yes). S905). In step S905, it is determined by, for example, a parity bit or a checksum whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time the power supply was stopped. 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 S905; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S908) is executed.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S905; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S906) 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 S907). 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 the 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 S9010). 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.

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 043SG)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 12-1 to 12-27.

First, FIG. 12-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, and shows the arrangement layout of the main components. As shown in FIG. 12-1, the pachinko game machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 043SG001a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame, a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, It is composed of a gaming machine frame (underframe) 043SG003 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 043SG003, a glass door frame 043SG003a having a glass window is located between the door open position where the front side of the game machine frame 043SG003 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 043SG003a, and when the glass door frame 043SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In addition, the gaming machine frame 043SG003 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 043SG003 and the glass. Door frame 043SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 043SG002L is a game area in which a game ball that is hit relatively weakly (hit to the left) by the operation of the ball-hitting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 043SG002R is a game area where the game ball is thrown downward by the operation of the ball-hitting operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a game ball that is hit more strongly (hit to the right) than a game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 043SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the general winning hole 10 is arranged in the left gaming area 043SG002L, and in the right gaming area 043SG002R, from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right gaming area 043SG002R, a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 043SG002L can enter the first starting winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right gaming area 043SG002R can enter the first winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A. It is possible to win in the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10, and the big winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is also possible to pass through the passage gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 12-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 043SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left gaming area 043SG002L cannot win the second starting prize opening or the big winning opening, and the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area 043SG002R cannot win the first starting prize opening. It has become.

A first pending storage display area 043SG005D and a second pending storage display area 043SG005U are set at two locations on the left and right at the bottom of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first pending memory display area 043SG005D and the second pending memory display area 043SG005U, a pending memory display is performed that specifiably displays the number of pending memories (special figure pending memory number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game.

Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game means that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. ) occurs based on the starting winnings. In other words, the starting conditions (also referred to as "execution conditions") for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols have been met, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is currently being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, etc., the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. It will be done. In the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, the reserved memory display generated based on the starting prize when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning hole is displayed in round white color, and the second starting winning hole is displayed as a round white display. Similarly, the reserved memory display generated based on the starting winning due to the ball passing (entering) is shown as a round white display.

In the following explanation, the first pending memory display area 043SG005D and the second pending memory display area 043SG005U may be referred to as pending display areas, and the number of pending memories is the same as the first pending memory display area 043SG005D and the second pending memory display area 043SG005D. This can be recognized by the number of pending storage displays displayed in area 043SG005U. Furthermore, a display that is a collection of these pending storage displays is sometimes referred to as a pending display.

As shown in FIG. 12-2, the main board 11 in the feature part 043SG of this embodiment is housed in a board case 043SG201 that is configured to be openable by a first member and a second member in a pachinko game machine. It is mounted on the back of 1.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2, a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment (for example, the lower left position of the game area) has a A first special symbol display device 043SG004A capable of variable display of one special symbol, a second special symbol display device 043SG004B capable of variable display of a second special symbol, and a first pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories. 043SG025A, a second reservation display 043SG025B that can display the second reservation memory number, a normal symbol display 043SG020 that can perform variable display of ordinary symbols, a regular symbol reservation display 043SG025C that can display the number of ordinary symbols reservations, A round display 043SG131 that can display the number of rounds (jacket type) of the jackpot game during a jackpot game, in a game state where the game ball is launched towards the right game area 043SG002R such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot game state. A game information display section 043SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 043SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 043SG133 that lights up when in a variable probability state, and a time saving lamp 043SG134 that lights up in a high base state (time saving state) are all arranged.

The first special symbol display device 043SG004A and the second special symbol display device 043SG004B are each composed of an 8-segment LED. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 043SG004A and the second special symbol display device 043SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is a miss or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed using a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result becomes a jackpot in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 043SG004A displays the variable display result with two types of jackpot symbols (combinations of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Derivation and display are possible. In addition, in the case where the variable display result becomes a jackpot in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 043SG004B variably displays two types of jackpot symbols (combinations of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Results can be derived and displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 043SG004A and the second special symbol display device 043SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 043SG004A The jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 043SG004B may overlap at least in part.

The first hold indicator 043SG025A and the second hold indicator 043SG025B each have four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 043SG025A and second hold display 043SG025B, if the number of hold memories is one, only the leftmost LED lights up, and as the number of hold memories increases, the LED on the second from the left, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up sequentially. Each time a variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of this embodiment In section 043SG, the lights go out toward the left).

In addition, in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding memory is executed with priority. It looks like this. For this reason, for example, if there is one first special figure holding memory and two second special figure holding memories (only the LED at the left end of the first holding display 043SG025A is lit, and the second holding memory is lit), (If the left two LEDs of display 043SG25B are lit), after the second special figure hold memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory, the first special figure hold A variable display based on memory is performed.

Further, the round indicator 043SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). In addition, as the jackpot types in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, jackpot B which is a 10-round jackpot, and jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which segment lights up among the segments forming the round display 043SG131 differs depending on these jackpot types.

Control signals transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 are relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, a production control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control commands include, for example, display control commands used to control image display operations in the image display device 5, audio control commands used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and game effect lamps 9. This includes LED control commands used to control the lighting operations of decorative LEDs and the like.

In addition, the production control board 12 in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment includes a first movable body 043SG321 and a second movable body 043SG322 that can operate between the respective origin positions and production positions during variable display etc. An origin detection sensor 043SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 043SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 043SG321, and a second movable body 043SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 043SG322. An origin detection sensor 043SG332 that can detect this is connected.

FIG. 12-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature section 043SG in this embodiment. The production control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 12-3(A) is an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(A), command 8001H is a first variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in a special pattern game using the first special pattern on the first special pattern display device 043SG004A. . Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 043SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) of symbols, etc. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that can be arbitrarily set according to the content of the instruction by the production control command. Note that in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the variation pattern to be specified.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that specifies variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in Figure 12-3 (B), the result of determining whether the variable display result is a "miss", "big hit", or "small hit" (predetermined result) ) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result), different EXT data is set.

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3(B), command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command that indicates a predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies a predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small win."

Command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command that specifies stopping (determination) of variation of decorative symbols in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time saving control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and command 9501H is a gaming state in which time saving control is performed (high base state). , time saving state).

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

The command A0XXH is a winning start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") that designates the display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot gaming state or a small winning gaming state. Command A1XXH is a big winning opening notification command that notifies that the big winning opening is in an open state in the jackpot gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command of the big winning opening which notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the jackpot gaming state or the small winning gaming state. Command A3XXH is a winning end designation command that designates the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state or the small winning gaming state.

In the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, different EXT data may be set depending on the predetermined result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be made different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds to be executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the jackpot gaming state or the small winning gaming state. be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that passed through (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A was detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting prize (first starting winning) occurred. This is a first starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 043SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred. , is a second starting opening winning designation command that notifies that the second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 043SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first pending memory number notification command that notifies the first special symbol pending memory number in order to display the special symbol pending memory number in a specifiable manner on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second pending memory number notification command that notifies the second special symbol pending memory number in order to display the special symbol pending memory number in a specifiable manner on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning designation command is sent based on the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition being satisfied. , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, when the second starting opening winning designation command is sent based on the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition being satisfied. , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. In addition, the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of pending memories decreases), the special figure game It may also be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending memory number notification command and the second pending memory number notification command, a total pending memory number notification command that notifies the total number of pending memories may be transmitted. That is, a total number of pending memories notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) in the total number of pending memories.

Command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command that indicates whether the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is a "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" fluctuation pattern as a winning determination result. be.

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 that stores programs and fixed data for game control, and a workpiece for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 performs a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102. A fluctuation data read operation to read out the data, a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. Transmission operations such as outputting various signals are also performed.

FIG. 12-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 12-4, in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, 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 fluctuation pattern. Numerical data representing each of the random number MR3 for determination, the random number MR4 for determining the normal figure display result, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is 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 games are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

Note that although this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which each of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 12-4, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied depending on the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 12-5(A) shows a variation pattern in the characteristic portion 043SG of this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable 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 variable display result is a "small win". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable 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. Also, three or more super reach variation patterns may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 12-5(A), regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment is executed, the super reach variation pattern super reach α, It is set shorter than Super Reach β. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach effects such as super reach α and super reach β in the feature part 043SG of this embodiment are executed, the time for super reach β is higher than that of super reach α. is set for a long time.

In addition, in this embodiment, the variable display result is set to increase in the order of super reach β and super reach α, and the jackpot expectation level becomes “jackpot”, and in the normal reach variation pattern and super reach variation pattern, the variation The longer the time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12-5 (B), the reach effect in the variable display of super reach α is a battle effect in which an ally character A-3 (see FIG. 12-19) and an enemy character fight, which will be described later. The reach performance in the variable display of super reach β is a battle performance in which an ally character B-3 (see FIG. 12-19) and an enemy character fight, which will be described later. That is, when ally character B-3 appears as a reach effect of super reach, the expectation level of jackpot is higher than when ally character A-3 appears.

In addition, in the characteristic section 043SG of this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into different types of fluctuation patterns, such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc. Rather than first determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, the variation pattern is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern may be provided, and the random number MR3 for determining the type of variation may be provided. The type of variation pattern may be determined first from the random number value, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type.

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. 12-6 to 12-10, 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, as well as the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A fluctuation pattern table and the like storing a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the first special figure display result determination table (for normal state/time saving state) shown in FIG. 12-6(A) and the first special figure shown in FIG. 12-6(B). display result determination table for the second special symbol (for the normal state/time saving state) shown in Figure 12-6(C) and the second special symbol shown in Figure 12-6(D). Graphical display result determination table (for variable probability state), jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 12-7(A) (for first special symbol), jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 12-7(B) (second special In addition to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table, the regular pattern display result determination table (not shown), the regular pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. ing.

FIGS. 12-6(A) to 12-(D) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables. 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. In the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure as display result determination tables, but the present invention is not limited to this. , a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

Figure 12-6 (A) is selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state) This is a display result determination table for the first special figure (for normal state/time saving state). In the first special figure display result determination table, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1237 are listed. The numbers 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits," and the rest of the numerical ranges are assigned to "misses."

FIG. 12-6(B) shows the first special pattern display result determination table ( (for definite variable states). In the first special figure display result determination table, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are listed. The numbers 32,767 to 33,094 are assigned to "big hits," and the rest of the numerical ranges are assigned to "misses."

Figure 12-6 (C) is selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state) This is a second special figure display result determination table (for normal state/time saving state). In the second special figure display result determination table, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1237 are listed. The numbers 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

FIG. 12-6 (D) shows the second special pattern display result determination table ( (for definite variable states). In the second special figure display result determination table, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are listed. The numbers 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "big hits", the numbers 32,767 to 33,421 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

In this way, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed in the special figure display of "jackpot" than when the gaming state is in the normal state or time saving state. assigned to the result. As a result, in the probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled in the normal state or the time saving state (in this embodiment) In the feature section 043SG of this embodiment, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is a "jackpot" and controlling the jackpot game state is higher than that of 1/300 (in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment, the probability is 1/200). ). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the variable probability state, the probability that the control will be set to the jackpot gaming state is higher than when it is in the normal state or the time saving state. , a determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to a jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in each first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value, regardless of the gaming state. A value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in Figures 12-6(A) and 12-6(B), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set to "small" regardless of the gaming state. The probability of controlling the game to a small win game state as "win" is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, as shown in Figures 12-6 (C) and 12-6 (D), in each second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display results are determined as "small hit" regardless of the gaming state. ”, the probability of determining that the small winning gaming state will be controlled is set to 1/100.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state at that time, and if the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot (Jackpot A to Jackpot C). ). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to a small hit, it is determined that the special symbol will be a small hit. Note that the "probability" shown in FIG. 12-6 indicates the probability (proportion) of a big hit and the probability (proportion) of a small win. Also, deciding whether to make a jackpot means deciding whether to control to a jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbols on the first special symbol display device 043SG004A or the second special symbol display device 043SG004B It also means deciding whether to use the jackpot symbol or not. In addition, deciding whether to make a small hit means deciding whether to control to a small winning gaming state, but stopping at the first special symbol display device 043SG004A or the second special symbol display device 043SG004B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small winning symbol.

FIGS. 12-7(A) and 12-7(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 12-7 (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 variablely displayed). This is a table for when Further, in FIG. 12-7(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 second special symbol is variablely displayed). 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 the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot when it is determined that the variable display result is to be used as a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referenced to determine the

Here, the jackpot type in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 12-8. In the feature section 043SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot types include jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends and the transition to a low-probability high base state occurs; A jackpot B and a jackpot C (also referred to as probability-variable jackpots) are set in which the high-accuracy control and time-saving control are executed after the game ends and the game shifts to a high-accuracy/high base state.

The jackpot game state due to "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 according to "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). Furthermore, 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 time saving control that is executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to "Jackpot A" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment), or that the special figure game be executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the figure game is executed.

On the other hand, 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.

In addition, in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, a form is illustrated in which three types of jackpots, jackpot A to jackpot C, are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there are two jackpot types. Less than or equal to four types, or four or more types may be provided.

Also, as shown in Figure 12-7 (A), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the first special symbol), out of the judgment value range 0 to 299 of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 12-7 (B), in the jackpot type judgment table (for the second special symbol), out of the judgment value range 0 to 299 of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In other words, in the feature section 043SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on whether the winning hole in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole. , the jackpot type is determined based on a common ratio regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1.

In addition, in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for jackpot type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is It may be determined using MR1, which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

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, which is used when it is predetermined to make a variable display result a "jackpot", and a fluctuation pattern determination table for making a variable display result a "small hit". A fluctuation pattern determination table for a jackpot, which is used when the variable display result is predetermined, and a fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss, which is used when it is predetermined that the variable display result will be a "loss" are prepared in advance. 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.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12-9 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 200 are normal reach jackpot variation patterns (PB1 -1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the Super Reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the Super Reach β jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-3). Assigned.

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 FIG. 12-9 (B), in the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table, out of the range of 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, from 0 to 997 is the small hit fluctuation pattern ( PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a small winning variation pattern in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more small winning variation patterns are provided. A variation pattern may be provided.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss includes a fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss, which 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 A variation pattern determination table B for failure that is used when the total number of pending memories is 2 to 4 in the state, and a variation pattern for failure that is used when the total number of pending memories is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a losing variation pattern determination table D, which is used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is implemented, are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for misses, there are variation patterns for non-reach misses without shortening (PA1-1), variation patterns for normal reach misses (PA2-1), variation patterns for super reach α misses (PA2-2), and super reach α miss variation patterns (PA2-2). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value for the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) with the reach β out of range within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 12-10(A), in the variation pattern judgment table A for failure (for low base medium total pending memory number of 1 or less), the judgment value of MR3 is 1 to 450 out of the range of 1 to 997. 451 to 700 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-1) where the normal reach is off, and 701 to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern where the super reach α is off (PA1-1). It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) in which the super reach β is off.

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

As shown in FIG. 12-10(B), in the variation pattern judgment table B for failure (for low base medium total pending storage number of 2 to 4), the judgment value of MR3 is 1 to 997 in the range of 1 to 997. 500 is assigned to the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach deviation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is super reach α deviation. 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of super reach β.

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

As shown in Figure 12-10(C), in the variation pattern judgment table C for failure (for low base medium total pending memory number of 5 or more), the judgment value of MR3 is 1 to 550 out of the range of 1 to 997. 551 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-3), 701 to 900 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α variation patterns. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-3) in which the super reach β is off.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table D for failure, the variation pattern for shortening non-reach failure (PA1-4), the variation pattern for normal reach failure (PA2-1), and the fluctuation pattern for super reach α failure, which correspond to the time saving control. (PA2-2) and a variation pattern (PA2-3) in which the super reach β is off, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

As shown in Figure 12-10(D), in the variation pattern judgment table D for miss (high base medium), out of the range of 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 550 are non-reach variation. The range from 551 to 700 is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-1) where normal reach is off, and the range from 701 to 900 is assigned to the variation pattern where super reach α is off (PA2-2). 901 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β deviation variation pattern (PA2-3).

In this way, when using the losing variation pattern determination tables A to D, the ratio of determining non-reach variation patterns and normal reach variation patterns is set higher than the ratio of determining super reach variation patterns. In addition, when using fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for failure, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values is a fluctuation pattern of failure of super reach α, and 901 to 997 is a fluctuation pattern of failure of super reach β. In other words, if the variable display result assigned to each variation pattern is a failure, the Super Reach variation pattern is determined by a common determination ratio, so the variable display based on the Super Reach variation pattern is not executed. This can prevent the effectiveness from decreasing.

Note that although the feature section 043SG of this embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern is the same when the variable display result is a failure, the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is not the same, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, or the percentage of variation between non-reach and normal reach may be the same. Only the pattern determination ratios may be the same.

In addition, the fluctuation time of the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and furthermore, the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach deviation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening. The fluctuation time of the outlier fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter (see Figure 12-5). Therefore, when the number of retained memories increases, by determining a non-reach variation pattern with a short fluctuation time, the retained memories are more easily digested, and the number of retained memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By making a starting win when you are in a position, you will be less likely to receive a wasteful starting winning that is not stored in your memory, and if the number of held memories decreases, the fluctuation time will be long. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, thereby making it possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 043SG of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12-10(A) to 12-10(D), fluctuation pattern determination tables for failure that differ depending on the total number of pending memories are used to Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, 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 reserved memories of the special symbol, and the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol when variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

In addition, the feature section 043SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute a reach effect for each determined variation pattern and which reach effect to execute. , the present invention is not limited to this, and the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the reach performance based on the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, variable display results, etc., and which reach performance to execute. You may decide by drawing lots whether to do so or not.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 12-2 may be a backup RAM in which part or all of it is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 will not be saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply is no longer able to supply power). Ru. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, ie, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the power outage, etc., based on the data, when the power is restored after a power outage, etc. occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

The first special figure holding storage unit stores special figures that have not yet been started, although a game ball has passed (entered) the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 043SG004A). As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting prize opening with the holding number, and the first starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters). The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 etc. based on the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination as pending data. , are stored until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). In this way, the suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage section indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game is suspended. ) is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a jackpot.

The second special figure holding storage unit stores special figures that have not yet been started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and a starting prize (second starting prize) has occurred. Stores pending data of a figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special figure display device 043SG004B). As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting prize opening with the holding number, and the second starting condition is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters). The CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 etc. based on the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination as pending data. , are stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, "4"). In this way, the suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage section indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is on hold, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game is suspended. ) is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a jackpot.

In addition, there is hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting prize opening, and holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the gaming ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening. The reservation information (second reservation information) based on the establishment of the second starting winning may be stored in a common reservation storage unit in association with the reservation number. In this case, starting hole data indicating whether the game ball passed through (entered) the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The common figure reservation storage section stores the pending information of the common figure game which has not been started by the normal symbol display 043SG020 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal figure holding storage unit associates the game balls with the holding numbers in the order in which they pass through the passage gate 41, and stores the normal figure display result judgment data extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number MR4 of is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

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

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

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

In the random counter of the game control counter setting section, random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4, are stored as random count values, and are periodically counted according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data updating operation in the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data obtained.

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

Further, the RAM 122 mounted on the performance control board 12 is provided with a performance control data holding area 043SG190043SG190 as an area for holding various data used to control performance operations. As shown in FIG. 12-11(A), the performance control data holding area 043SG190 includes a performance control flag setting section 043SG191, a performance control timer setting section 043SG192, a performance control counter setting section 043SG193, and a performance control buffer setting section. 043SG194043SG194.

The production control flag setting section 043SG191 includes a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to production operation states such as the display state of production images on the screen of the image display device 5, production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is set. For example, the performance control flag setting unit 043SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The performance control timer setting unit 043SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as display operations of performance images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting section 043SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The performance control counter setting section 043SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control counter setting section 043SG193 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting section 043SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the performance control buffer setting section 043SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In addition, data constituting the starting winning reception command buffer 043SG194A is stored in a predetermined area of the production control buffer setting section 043SG194. As shown in FIG. 12-11(B), the starting winning command buffer 043SG194A has a storage area (buffer number There are provided an area corresponding to "1-1" to "1-4") and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (an area corresponding to buffer number "1-0"). In addition, the start winning reception command buffer 043SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of pending memories of the second special figure pending memory. ”) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed (an area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a starting prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning prize designation command (first starting opening winning prize designation command or second starting opening winning prize designation command) or pending storage number notification command ( A set of commands such as a first pending memory number notification command or a second pending memory number notification command) and a variation category designation command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure pending memory in the reception command buffer 043SG194A at the time of start winning are stored according to these commands and the display pattern (display mode) of the pending memory display. Storage areas (entries) are secured to store the reservation display flags to which the flag values are set in association with each other and to store them separately in a first special symbol reservation memory and a second special symbol reservation memory.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be explained later when the start condition is met and the variable display of the highest pending storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") starts. They are shifted one by one to the upper position.

At the time of starting winning into the first starting winning opening, the performance control CPU 120 stores commands from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure pending memory of the starting winning receiving command buffer 043SG194A. Then, when a starting prize is entered in the second starting prize opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure pending memory of the receiving command buffer 043SG194A at the time of starting winning. go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning specifying command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when a command is received, each command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the last "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure pending memory or the second special figure pending memory. I'm going to go there.

Next, a description will be given of the processing executed by the CPU 103 in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment. FIG. 12-12 is a flowchart showing the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. In the starting winning a prize determination process, as shown in FIG. 12-12, the CPU 103 first responds to the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether the first starting port switch 22A is on (Step 043SGS501a). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (step 043SGS501a; Y), the number of reserved memories of the first special figure, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is set to the predetermined upper limit value. (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 043SGS502). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special symbol pending storage number by reading the first pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, for example. When the first special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit (step 043SGS502; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "1" (step 043SGS503).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at step 043SGS501a (step 043SGS501a; N), or when the number of first special symbols pending memory has reached the upper limit value at step 043SGS502 (step 043SGS502; Y), the variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step 043SGS501b). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (step 043SGS501b; Y), the number of second special symbols pending memory, which is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the second special symbol, is set to the predetermined upper limit value. (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 043SGS505). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special symbol pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, for example. When the second special figure pending memory number is not the upper limit value at step 043SGS505 (step 043SGS505; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "2" (step 043SGS506).

In addition, if the second starting port switch is not on (step 043SGS501b; N) or if the second special symbol pending storage number is the upper limit value (step 043SGS505; Y), the starting winning determination process is ended.

After executing either of the processes of step 043SGS503 and step 043SGS506, the number of special symbols pending stored according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated by adding 1 (step 043SGS507). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first pending storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second pending storage number count value is added by 1. In this way, the first pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting prize opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the first special pattern is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the second special pattern is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of pending memories is also updated to add 1 (step 043SGS508). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, may be updated by adding one.

After executing the process of step 043SGS508, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number MR1 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting section. Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (step 043SGS509). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of a free entry in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value (step 043SGS510). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage section, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the 2 special figure reservation storage section.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is considered a "jackpot", and whether or not the variable display result is determined by the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of step 043SGS509, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results and variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols.

Following the process of step 043SGS510, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (step 043SGS511). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the production control board Settings are made to send the first starting opening winning designation command to No. 12. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the sending command buffer, Make settings for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command. The starting opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. be done.

Following the process of step 043SGS511, winning random value determination process is executed (step 043SGS512). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, a pending storage number notification command is sent to the production control board 12. Settings are made for this purpose (Step 043SGS513). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. be done.

After executing the process of step 043SGS513, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 043SGS514). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 043SGS514; Y), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 043SGS515), and then the process of step 043SGS501b is started. move on. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step 043SGS514; N), the starting opening buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 043SGS516), and then the starting opening is won. The determination process ends. Thereby, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B detect valid starting winnings of game balls at the same time, processing based on detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 12-13(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 043SGS512 of FIG. 12-12 as the winning random value determination process. In this characteristic section 043SG, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, in the special symbol normal processing (step S22 in FIG. 5), the display is performed according to the gaming state, the special symbol to be variable displayed, and the set value. Select a result determination table (see Figure 12-6) and use the selected display result determination table to control the special pattern display result (variable display result of special symbols) to a "jackpot" game state as a "jackpot" A determination is made as to whether or not the special figure display result should be treated as a "small win" and controlled to a small win game state.

On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning hole (first starting winning hole or second starting winning hole), the CPU 103 executes the winning time random numerical value judgment process of step 043SGS512. By this, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the jackpot symbol or the small prize symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol display, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach, etc. I do. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols starts based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting prize opening, in other words, at the start of the variable display, it is determined whether or not to win a jackpot or a small win. Before starting the game, it is determined whether the special figure display result will be a “big hit” or “small hit” and which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be, and based on this determination result. Then, the performance control CPU 120 or the like starts to execute a pre-read preview performance such as a pending display preview performance, as will be described later.

In the winning random value determination process shown in FIG. 12-13(A), the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time saving flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting section, etc., and determines whether the pachinko game machine 1 is specified (step 043SGS521). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability state is in a variable probability state (high probability/high base state) when the variable probability flag is on, and that the state is in a time saving state (low probability/high base state) when the variable probability flag is off and the time saving flag is on. It is sufficient to specify that the state is a normal state (low probability low base state) when both the probability change flag and the time saving flag are off.

Following the process of step 043SGS521, the CPU 103 selects and sets a display result determination table according to the current gaming state, starting opening buffer value, and set value (step 043SGS524).

Specifically, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the first special symbol (normal state/ When the starting port buffer value is "1" and the gaming state is a variable probability state, the display result determination table for the first special symbol shown in Figure 12-6 (B) (for a variable probability state) is set. ). In addition, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" and the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the display result determination table for the second special symbol (for the normal state/time-saving state) shown in Figure 12-6(C). ), and if the starting opening buffer value is "2" and the gaming state is variable probability state, set the display result judgment table for the second special symbol (for variable probability state) shown in Figure 12-6 (D). do.

After setting the display result determination table, the variable display result determination module (step 043SGS525) performs processing to determine whether the special symbol display result is a "big hit", "small hit", or "miss". In addition, the variable display result determination module compares the numerical range of the jackpot determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the set variable display result determination table with the value of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, and determines the random number. If the value of the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot, and if the value of the random numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the small hit judgment value, the variable display result is determined to be a small hit. However, if the value of the random number MR1 is outside the numerical range of the jackpot determination value and outside the numerical range of the small hit determination value, the variable display result may be determined to be a loss.

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it has been determined in step 043SGS525 that the variable display result is a jackpot (step 043SGS526). If it is determined that there is no jackpot (step 043SGS526; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display result was determined to be a small hit in step 043SGS525 (step 043SGS527). If it is determined that there will not be a small hit, that is, if it is determined that it will be a loss in the variable display (step 043SGS527; N), it is determined whether the time saving flag is on or not, that is, the current gaming state is the time saving state. It is determined whether or not (Step 043SGS528).

If the time saving flag is not on (step 043SGS528; N), select and set the error variation pattern determination table A shown in Figure 12-10 and proceed to step 043SGS536 (step 043SGS529); if the time saving flag is on (Step 043SGS528; Y), selects and sets the deviation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 12-10(D), and proceeds to Step 043SGS536 (Step 043SGS530).

If it is determined in step 043SGS526 that the variable display is a jackpot (step 043SGS526; Y), the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12-9(A) is selected and set (step 043SGS535), and step Proceed to 043SGS536. In addition, if it is determined in step 043SGS527 that there will be a small hit in the variable display (step 043SGS527; Y), select and set the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in Figure 12-9 (B) (step 043SGS527; Y). 043SGS532), proceed to step 043SGS536.

In addition, in this feature section 043SG, in these fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D, a determination value of 1 to 700 is commonly assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern. The super reach α variation pattern is assigned to 701 to 900, and the super reach β variation pattern is assigned to 901 to 997.

Therefore, when the variable display result is a loss, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss or the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss, the judgment of non-reach and super reach can be made according to the judgment. Even if the number of retained memories changes later, the fluctuation pattern will always be non-reach or super reach, so when determining the starting prize, use the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losing or the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss to determine the fluctuation pattern. It is designed to judge. Furthermore, regarding the determination of super reach α and super reach β, even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination, the determined variation pattern of super reach is selected.

After executing any of the processes in step 043SGS529, step 043SGS530, step 043SGS532, and step 043SGS535, each fluctuation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are is used to determine a variation category according to the range of determination values including the random value MR3 (step 043SGS536). In this characteristic part 043SG, as shown in FIG. 12-13(B), at least when the variable display result is "miss", there is a variable category that becomes a variable display mode of "non-reach" and a variable category of "normal reach". A variable category that becomes a display mode, a variable category that becomes a variable display mode of "Super Reach α" regardless of the total number of pending memories, and a variable category that becomes a variable display mode of "Super Reach β" regardless of the total number of pending memories. and are provided. Furthermore, this feature section 03SG also provides a variable category in which the variable display result is a "small win." In step 043SGS536, it is sufficient if it can be determined based on the random value MR3 whether or not such a fluctuation category is determined.

Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a variable category designation command according to the determination result of the process of step 043SGS536 to the production control board 12 (step 043SGS537), and then the winning random number value determination process is ended.

Note that the symbol designation command and the variable category designation command are transmitted by the CPU 103 executing command control processing.

Next, the processing executed by the performance control CPU 120 in the feature section 043SG of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 12-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 6 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 12-14, the production control CPU 120 first confirms the storage contents of the production control command reception buffer and receives the reception from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It is determined whether there is a command (step 043SGS221). At this time, if there is no received command (step 043SGS221; N), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command in step 043SGS221 (step 043SGS221; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting opening winning designation command, for example by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step 043 SGS222). When it is the first starting slot winning designation command (step 043SGS222; Y), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set (step 043SGS223). For example, in the process of step 043SGS223, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the production control timer setting section 043SG192. Bye.

If the received command is not the first starting slot winning designation command at step 043SGS222 (step 043SGS222; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting slot winning designation command (step 043SGS224). When it is the second starting opening winning designation command (step 043SGS224; Y), the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set (step 043SGS225). For example, in the process of step 043SGS225, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

If the received command is not the second starting slot winning designation command at step 043SGS224 (step 043SGS224; N), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step 043SGS227). If the received command is not a variable category command in step 043SGS227 (step 043SGS227; N), it is determined whether the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step 043SGS228). If it is the first pending storage number notification command (Step 043SGS228; Y), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time measurement operation by the command reception control timer (Step 043SGS229). .

If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command at step 043SGS228 (step 043SGS228; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step 043SGS230). If it is the second pending storage number notification command (Step 043SGS230; Y), the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time measurement operation by the command reception control timer (Step 043SGS231). .

If the received command is a variable category command in step 043SGS227 (step 043SGS227; Y), or after executing any of the processes in step 043SGS223, step 043SGS225, step 043SG229, or step 043SG231, the received command will be received at the time of start winning. It is stored at the beginning of the free area in the command buffer 043SG194A (step 043SGS233), and the process returns to step 043SGS221.

In addition, if a pending memory number notification command (first pending memory number notification command or second pending memory number notification command) is received together with a fluctuation start command (first fluctuation start command or second fluctuation start command), The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary to sequentially store the production control commands received in response to the occurrence of a starting prize winning from the beginning of the empty area in the starting winning receiving command buffer 043SG194A.

If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step 043SGS230 (step 043SGS230; N), settings are made according to other received commands (step 043SGS234), and then the process returns to step 043SGS221.

FIG. 12-15 is a part of a flowchart showing the effect control process processing (S76) in this feature section 943SG. In the performance control process processing, the performance control CPU 120 executes the pending display update process after executing the pre-read notice setting process (step 043SGS162). In the pending display update process, for example, as the starting opening winning designation command stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 043SG194A, the command "B100 (H)" indicating the first starting winning opening is added to the stored number. Based on this, the number of pending memories (first special figure pending memory number) corresponding to the first starting winning is specified, and whether it matches the displayed number of pending memories in the first pending memory display area 043SG005D at that time, In other words, it is determined whether there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of pending memories. If they do not match in this judgment (if there is a change in the number of pending memories), the display buffer data for displaying the first pending memory display area 043SG005D is transferred to the start winning reception command buffer 043SG194A at that point. By overwriting and updating the display data of the display mode specified from the reservation display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure reservation storage, the display of the first reservation storage display area 043SG005D is updated.

In addition, based on the number of stored commands of "B200 (H)" indicating the second starting winning opening as the starting opening winning designation command stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 043SG194A, the second starting winning a prize is determined. Identify the number of pending memories (second special figure pending memory number) corresponding to , and determine whether it matches the displayed number of pending memories in the second pending memory display area 043SG005U at that point, that is, the number of pending memories changes. (increase or decrease). If they do not match in this judgment (if there is a change in the number of pending memories), the display buffer data for displaying the second pending memory display area 043SG005U is transferred to the starting winning reception command buffer 043SG194A at that point. By overwriting and updating the display data of the display mode specified from the reservation display flag stored in each entry of the second special figure reservation storage, the display of the second reservation storage display area 043SG005U is updated.

FIG. 12-16 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice setting process (step S161) shown in FIG. 12-15. In the prefetch notice setting process, the production control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 043SG194A (step 043SGS241), and determines whether the entry in which the starting winning designation command, variable category command, and pending storage number notification command is stored is It is determined whether there is one (Step 043SGS242). If there are no entries storing these commands (Step 043SGS242; N), the prefetch notice setting process ends; if there are entries storing these commands (Step 043SGS242; Y), these commands are It is determined whether or not there is an entry whose pending flag is not set among the stored entries (step 043 SGS243). If there is no entry in which the pending flag is not set among the entries in which these commands are stored (the pending flag is set in all entries) (step 043SGS243; N), the prefetch notice setting process ends. .

In addition, if there is an entry in which the suspension flag is not set among the entries in which these commands are stored (Step 043SGS243; Y), it is further determined whether or not the suspension display preview effect is already being executed ( Step 043SGS243a). In addition, whether or not the pending display notice performance is already being executed can be determined by the buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" and the buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" of the reception command buffer 043SG194A at the time of start winning. The determination may be made based on whether the hold display flag of any of the entries "4" is set to "1" or "2".

If the pending display notice effect is already being executed (step 043SGS243a; Y), proceed to step 043SGS248, and if the pending display notice effect is not being executed (step 043SGS243a; N), proceed from the fluctuation category specification command of the entry. Identify the variation category (043SGS244). Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a pending display preview performance as a pre-read preview performance and the display pattern based on the specified fluctuation category (Step 043SGS245).

In addition, the hold display preview effect in this feature section 043SG is to display the hold display in a display mode according to the hold flag, so that the super reach α and super reach β are displayed in a variable display based on the hold display. This is a performance that suggests that a reach performance will be executed.

In step 043SGS245, as shown in FIG. 12-16(B), if the specified fluctuation category is non-reach or small hit, the performance control CPU 120 determines to non-execute the pending display notice performance at a rate of 100%. do. Note that deciding not to execute the pending display preview performance refers to displaying the pending display in the round white display described above.

If the specified fluctuation category is normal reach, 90% of the time it is decided not to execute the pending display notice effect, 10% of the time it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect with the display pattern α, and 0 %, it is decided to execute the pending display preview performance in the display pattern β.

If the specified fluctuation category is super reach α, it is decided not to execute the pending display notice effect at a rate of 35%, and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect in the display pattern α at a rate of 50%. , it is decided to execute the pending display preview performance in the display pattern β at a rate of 15%. If the specified fluctuation category is super reach β, it is decided not to execute the pending display notice effect at a rate of 35%, and it is decided to execute the pending display notice effect in the display pattern α at a rate of 15%. , it is decided to execute the pending display preview performance in the display pattern β at a rate of 50%.

Note that executing the pending display preview performance in display pattern α means displaying the pending display on ally character A-1, which will be described later, and executing the pending display preview performance in display pattern β refers to displaying the pending display in the display pattern β. This refers to displaying a hold display on ally character B-1, which will be described later.

In other words, in this feature section 043SG, when the hold display preview performance is executed in display pattern α or display pattern β, the hold display is handled at a higher rate than when the hold display preview performance is not executed. When the reach effect of super reach is executed with variable display, that is, when the hold display preview effect is executed in display pattern α or display pattern β, the ratio is higher than when the hold display preview effect is not executed. It is set so that the variable display result becomes a jackpot.

In addition, when the pending display notice effect is executed in display pattern α, super reach is achieved in the variable display corresponding to the pending display at a higher rate than when the pending display notice effect is executed in display pattern β. The reach effect of α is set to be executed. In addition, when the pending display notice effect is executed in display pattern β, the variable display corresponding to the pending display has a higher rate of super reach than when the pending display notice effect is executed in display pattern α. The reach effect of β is set to be executed.

After executing step 043SGS245, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the pending display preview performance at step 043SGS245 (step 043SGS246). If it is decided to execute the pending display preview performance (step 043SGS246; Y), the pending display flag of the entry is set to a value corresponding to the determined display pattern (for example, the pending display preview performance is executed in the display pattern α). If it has been decided to perform the pending display notice effect in the display pattern β, set it to "1", and if it has been decided to execute the pending display notice effect in the display pattern β, set it to "2"), and end the pre-read notice setting process ( In step 043SGS247), if it is determined not to execute the pending display preview exercise (step 043SGS246; N), the process proceeds to step 043SGS248.

In step 043SGS248, the performance control CPU 120 sets a value (for example, "0") corresponding to non-execution of the pending display notice performance in the pending display flag of the entry, and ends the prefetch notice setting process (step 043SGS248 ).

FIG. 12-17 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 043SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 043SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure pending memory in the reception command buffer 043SG194A at the time of start winning are set. Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not on in step 043SGS271 (step 043SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is set (step 043SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not on (step 043SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second variable display 2 start command reception flag is on (step 043SGS273; ;Y), various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure pending memory in the start winning command buffer 043SG194A are stored in the buffer number It is shifted upward one by one (step 043SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

After executing step 043SGS272 or step 043SGS274, the production control CPU 120 reads out the fluctuation pattern designation command from the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area (step 043SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) and the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specification command. (Step 043SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stop symbols of the decorative symbols according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbols of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In addition, in the characteristic part 043SG of this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to jackpot A, for example, a decorative pattern with an even number of three symbols is used as the stop symbol. Determine the combination (jackpot symbol). In addition, if the received display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to jackpot B, for example, a decorative pattern with three symbols arranged in odd numbers other than "7" or "3" as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (jackpot symbol). Then, if the received display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to jackpot C, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged as "7" or "3" as the stop symbol (jackpot Decide on the pattern). In addition, if the received display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command indicating a small win, for example, three consecutive numbers such as "123" or "246", three consecutive even numbers (or odd numbers), etc. ) and other decorative patterns (small winning patterns) are determined. Additionally, if the display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a miss, if the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, a symbol combination such as "767" or "232" that is a miss is determined. , if the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, a combination of decorative symbols such as "356" and "928" (non-reach symbols) is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the production control CPU 120 extracts random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which numerical values are associated with data indicating combinations of decorative symbols. It is only necessary to decide the stop pattern of the decorative pattern. That is, the stop symbols may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

After executing step 043SGS276, the performance control CPU 120 performs a cut-in performance determination process for determining whether or not to execute the cut-in performance and the performance pattern of the cut-in performance during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach. (Step 043SGS277) is executed and the process proceeds to Step 043SGS280.

Then, in step 043SGS280, the production control CPU 120 selects a production control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern specification command (step 043SGS280), and starts a process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table (step 043SGS281). ).

The process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation part control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in correspondence with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). There is.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (image display as a performance component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L and 8R as performance components, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 043SGS282). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in the characteristic part 043SG in this embodiment, the performance control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variation pattern designation command, but the performance control CPU 120 Alternatively, the variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designation command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 043SGS283). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 043SGS284). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left center right to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby achieving variable display of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is ended (step 043SGS285).

FIG. 12-18(A) is a flowchart showing the cut-in effect determination process shown in FIG. 12-17. In the cut-in performance determination process, the performance control CPU 120 first identifies a fluctuation pattern (step 043SGS301), and determines whether the identified fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern (step 043SGS302). . If the identified variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern or a small hit variation pattern (Step 043SGS302; Y), the cut-in effect determination process is ended, and if the identified variation pattern is a reach variation pattern (Step 043SGS302; N). further determines whether the variable display is the variable display of the first special figure (step 043SGS303). It should be noted that whether or not the variable display is the variable display of the first special figure may be determined based on whether the first variable display start command reception flag is on or not.

If the variable display is the variable display of the first special figure (step 043SGS303; Y), the value of the pending display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 043SG194A is Specify and proceed to step 043SGS306 (step 043SGS304), and if the variable display is the variable display of the second special figure (step 043SGS303; N), each of the second special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 043SG194A The value of the pending display flag stored in the entry is specified and the process proceeds to step 043SGS306 (step 043SGS305).

In step 043SGS306, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether there is an entry in which the value of the pending display flag is set to 1 or 2, that is, whether or not the pending display preview performance has already been executed (step 043SGS306 ). If there is an entry for which the value of the pending display flag is set to 1 or 2 (step 043SGS306; Y), the cut-in effect determination process is terminated, and the entry for which the value of the pending display flag is set to 1 or 2 is If there is no cut-in effect (step 043SGS306; N), whether or not to perform a cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the variation pattern specified in step 043SGS301 (step 043SGS307).

Specifically, as shown in Figure 12-18 (B), if the variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern, non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 90%, and the pattern CI of the cut-in effect is determined. -1 is determined at a rate of 10%, and execution at cut-in effect pattern CI-2 is determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α, non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and execution of the cut-in effect in pattern CI-1 is determined at a rate of 70%. , the execution of cut-in effect pattern CI-2 is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, if the variation pattern is a super reach β variation pattern, non-execution of cut-in effects is determined at a rate of 20%, and execution of cut-in effects in pattern CI-1 is determined at a rate of 10%. , the execution of cut-in effect pattern CI-2 is determined at a rate of 70%.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 12-18(C), pattern CI-1 is a production pattern for displaying a cut-in image of ally character A-2 (see FIG. 12-19) on the image display device 5, and the pattern CI-2 is an effect that displays a cut-in image of ally character B-2 (see FIG. 12-19) on the image display device 5.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 12-18(B) and 12-18(C), the cut-in effect is executed in pattern CI-1 (the cut-in image of the ally character A-2 is displayed on the image display device 5). If the cut-in effect is executed in pattern CI-2 (the cut-in image of ally character B-2 is displayed on the image display device 5), the reach of super reach α will be higher When the effect is executed and the cut-in effect is executed in pattern CI-2 (the cut-in image of ally character B-2 is displayed on the image display device 5), the cut-in effect is executed in pattern CI-1. The reach effect of the super reach β is set to be executed at a higher rate than when the cut-in image of the ally character A-2 is displayed on the image display device 5.

After executing step 043SGS307, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the cut-in effect (step 043SGS308). If it is decided not to perform the cut-in effect (Step 043SGS308; N), the cut-in effect determination process is ended, and if it is decided to execute the cut-in effect (Step 043SGS308; Y), the determined effect pattern is memorized. At the same time, a cut-in effect start wait timer is set, and the cut-in effect determination process is ended (step 043SGS309, step 043SGS310).

Incidentally, when it is decided to execute the cut-in effect, the effect control CPU 120 first increments the value of the cut-in effect start wait timer by 1 each time the variable display effect process is executed. When the cut-in performance start wait timer times out, a process table for cut-in performance corresponding to the performance pattern of the cut-in performance is selected, and the process timer for cut-in performance is started. From then on, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the process timer for cut-in effect by 1 every time the effect process is executed during variable display, and performs the effect according to the content of the process data corresponding to the value of the process timer for cut-in effect. All you have to do is control the device.

Next, ally characters A-1 to ally characters A-3 and ally characters B-1 to ally characters B-3 in this feature section 043SG will be described based on FIG. 12-19.

As shown in FIGS. 12-19(A) and 12-19(C), ally character A-1 and ally character A-2 are characters with a lower head and body based on ally character A-3. , each has a different head and body. Specifically, the ally character A-1 displayed as the display pattern α of the pending display preview effect has a height of about 1.5 cm, and the ally character A-2 displayed as a cut-in effect of the pattern CI-1 has a height of about 3 cm. The ally character A-3 (the character on which the ally characters A-1 and ally characters A-2 are based) displayed during the reach effect of Super Reach α is a four-headed character.

Among these ally character A-1, ally character A-2, and ally character A-3, ally character A-1 is the character whose display mode is most abstracted (deformed) (high degree of abstraction), It can be said that ally character A-3 is the character whose display mode is least abstracted (level of abstraction; low) (level of abstraction in ally character A-1, ally character A-2, and ally character A-3; Ally character A-1 > Ally character A-2 > Ally character A-3). Note that abstraction in the present invention refers to increasing the proportion of elements that can identify characters and decreasing the proportion of other elements.

In other words, the reach performance of Super Reach α is a performance that displays ally character A-3 without changing its head and body, and the cut-in performance of pattern CI-1 displays ally character A-3 with its head and body. This is an effect in which ally character A-3 is displayed as ally character A-2 with a lower head display (increased display ratio of the head of ally character A-3). This is an effect in which the character is displayed as an ally character A-1 whose head and body are lower than that of A-2 (the proportion of the head displayed in the ally character A-2 is further increased).

In other words, in the present invention, a high display ratio of a character's head is synonymous with a high degree of abstraction, and a low display ratio of a character's head means a high degree of abstraction. It is synonymous with having a low degree.

Among these ally characters A-1, ally characters A-2, and ally characters A-3, if ally character A-2 is used as a reference, the head and body difference between ally characters A-1 and ally characters A-2 is approximately 1.5. The difference in head and body between ally character A-2 and ally character A-3 is approximately one head and body. In other words, the ally character A-3 in this feature section 043SG has a head and body difference between ally character A-2 and ally character A-2 of about 1 head and length, and a difference between ally character A-1 and ally character A-1 of about 1.5 heads. , it can be said that the character is more similar to the ally character A-2 in terms of head and body difference by about 0.5 head than the ally character A-1.

As shown in FIGS. 12-19(B) and 12-19(C), ally character B-1, ally character B-2, and ally character B-3 are all ally character A-1 and ally character A. -2, ally character A-3 is different from the same character as the motif, but each has a different head and body. Specifically, ally character B-1 displayed as display pattern β of the pending display preview effect has a head size of approximately 1.5 cm, and ally character B-2 displayed as a cut-in effect of pattern CI-2 has a height of approximately 3 cm. The ally character B-3 displayed during the reach performance of Super Reach β is a four-headed character.

In other words, among ally character B-1, ally character B-2, and ally character B-3, ally character B-1 is the character whose display mode is most abstracted (deformed) (high abstraction level). Yes, it can be said that ally character B-3 is the character whose display mode is least abstracted (level of abstraction; low) (abstraction in ally character B-1, ally character B-2, and ally character B-3). degree; ally character B-1 > ally character B-2 > ally character B-3).

In other words, the reach performance of Super Reach α is a performance that displays ally character A-3 without changing its head and body, and the cut-in performance of pattern CI-1 displays ally character A-3 with its head and body. This is an effect in which ally character A-3 is displayed as ally character A-2 with a lower head display (increased display ratio of the head of ally character A-3). This is an effect in which the character is displayed as an ally character A-1 whose head and body are lower than that of A-2 (the proportion of the head displayed in the ally character A-2 is further increased).

Among these ally characters B-1, ally characters B-2, and ally characters B-3, if ally character B-2 is used as a reference, the head and body difference between ally characters B-1 and ally characters B-2 is approximately 1.5. The difference in head and body between ally character B-2 and ally character B-3 is approximately one head and body. In other words, the ally character B-3 in this feature section 043SG has a head and body difference with ally character B-2 of about 1 head and a height difference of about 1.5 heads with ally character B-1. , it can be said that this character is more similar to the ally character B-2 in terms of head and body difference by about 0.5 head than the ally character B-1.

As shown in FIG. 12-20, to explain the execution period of each effect in this feature section 043SG, cut-in effects are effects that can be executed during the period from the start of variable display to reach. It is. Further, the pending display preview performance is a performance that can be executed during a period from an arbitrary timing during the variable display (timing when a starting prize occurs) to the target variable display start timing. Moreover, the reach effect of super reach is an effect executed during the period from reach to end of the variable display.

For this reason, as shown in Figures 12-21 (A) and 12-21 (B), the cut-in performance and the super reach reach performance are performances that do not overlap in execution period, while the hold display notice performance and the cut-in performance do not overlap. The in performance, the hold display preview performance, and the super reach performance are performances that may have overlapping execution periods.

Also, as shown in Figures 12-22 (A), 12-16 (B), and 12-18 (B), the ratio at which ally character A-3 is displayed after ally character A-1 is displayed is If Pa1 is the rate at which ally character A-3 is displayed after ally character A-2 is displayed, then in this feature section 043SG, the rate at which ally character A-3 is displayed after ally character A-1 is displayed is Pa2. The display ratio is set higher than the ratio at which ally character A-3 is displayed after ally character A-2 is displayed (Pa1>Pa2). In other words, in this feature section 043SG, depending on whether ally character A-3 is displayed as ally character A-1 or ally character A-2, which has a short head and body, ally character A-3 is displayed as reach effect of super reach α. Since the rate at which -3 is displayed changes, the player can decide whether ally character A-3 is displayed as ally character A-1 or ally character A-2 before the reach effect of super reach α. It is possible to draw attention to

Also, as shown in Figures 12-22(B), 12-16(B), and 12-18(B), the ratio at which ally character B-3 is displayed after ally character B-1 is displayed Assuming that Pb1 is the ratio at which ally character B-3 is displayed after ally character B-2 is displayed, and Pb2 is the ratio at which ally character B-3 is displayed after ally character B-2 is displayed, in this feature section 043SG, the ratio at which ally character B-3 is displayed after ally character B-1 is displayed is Pb2. The display ratio is set higher than the ratio at which ally character B-3 is displayed after ally character B-2 is displayed (Pb1>Pb2). In other words, in this feature section 043SG, depending on whether ally character B-3 is displayed as ally character B-1 or ally character B-2, which has a short head and body, ally character B-3 is displayed as the reach effect of super reach β. Since the rate at which -3 is displayed changes, the player can decide whether ally character B-3 is displayed as ally character B-1 or ally character B-2 before the reach effect of super reach β. It is possible to draw attention to

Next, the display modes of the hold display preview effect, cut-in effect, and ready-to-reach effect on the image display device 5 in the feature section 043SG will be described based on FIGS. 12-23 to 12-26. First, as shown in Figures 12-23 (A) to 12-23 (C), when a variable display is executed in a state where a pending display notice effect is not executed, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is normal reach. , super reach α, or super reach β, a cut-in effect may be executed in pattern CI-1. In this case, after the end of the cut-in performance, the reach performance of super reach α is executed at a higher rate than the reach performance of normal reach and super reach β.

In addition, as shown in Figures 12-24 (A) to 12-24 (D), a starting winning occurs during the variable display, and based on the starting winning, a pending display preview effect is executed in the display pattern α. In this case, in the variable display subject to the pending display preview performance, the super reach α reach performance is executed at a higher rate than the normal reach and super reach β field reach performances.

In addition, as shown in Figures 12-25 (A) to 12-25 (C), when a variable display is executed in a state where the pending display preview effect is not executed, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is super If it is a variable pattern of reach α or super reach β, a cut-in effect may be executed in pattern CI-2. In this case, after the end of the cut-in performance, the reach performance of super reach β is executed at a higher rate than the reach performance of normal reach and super reach α.

In addition, as shown in Figures 12-26(A) to 12-26(D), a starting winning occurs during the variable display, and a pending display preview effect is executed in display pattern β based on the starting winning. In this case, in the variable display subject to the pending display preview performance, the super reach α reach performance is executed at a higher rate than the normal reach and super reach β field reach performances.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature section 043SG, the performance control CPU 120 performs the reach performance of super reach β as the performance to display the ally character B-3, and the ally character whose head and body are lower than the ally character B-3. A cut-in effect of pattern CI-2 is used as an effect to display B-2, and a suspended display preview effect of display pattern β is used as an effect to display ally character B-1 whose head and body are lower than ally character B-2. It is possible to perform The rate at which reach effects are executed is different. Therefore, in this feature section 043SG, depending on whether the ally character B-3 can be displayed as either the short ally character B-2 or the even shorter ally character B-3, The proportion at which the tall ally character B-3 is displayed changes, that is, when the suspended display preview effect of display pattern β is executed and when the cut-in effect is executed using pattern CI-2, Since the rate at which the reach effect of super reach β is executed later changes, to draw the player's attention to whether ally character B-3 is displayed as ally character B-1 or ally character B-2. This allows the player to enjoy the game more. Furthermore, this feature section 043SG provides two types of ally characters to be displayed as a pending display preview performance, cut-in performance, and super reach performance, and determines which ally character will be displayed in the pending display preview performance or cut-in performance. Since the ready-to-win performances that are suggested to be executed are different depending on the player, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the types of ally characters displayed as these pending display preview performances and cut-in performances, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In particular, in this characteristic part 043SG, as shown in FIG. 12-22(B), the rate at which the reach effect of super reach β is executed after the pending display preview effect of display pattern β is executed is the pattern CI-2. Since the ratio is set higher than the rate at which the reach effect of super reach β is executed after the cut-in effect is executed, when the suspended display preview effect of display pattern β is executed, the cut-in effect of pattern CI-2 is set higher. Since the player's expectations for the execution of the super reach β reach performance can be raised more than when the in performance is executed, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, as shown in Figures 12-20 and 12-21, the cut-in performance and the pending display preview performance may have overlapping execution periods depending on the timing of the starting winnings, but the cut-in performance and the super The execution period of the Reach β reach effect does not overlap.In other words, the execution period of the cut-in effect and the execution period of the pending display notice effect may overlap at least in part, but the execution period of the cut-in effect does not overlap. and does not overlap with the execution period of the super reach β reach effect. Therefore, in this feature section 043SG, the displayed ally character (ally character B-3) determines whether the cut-in effect is more closely related to the pending display preview effect or the super reach β reach effect. Players can be made aware not only by the difference in head and body, but also by the situation of overlap, so whether the cut-in effect is executed in duplicate with the pending display notice effect and the reach effect of Super Reach β. This can attract the attention of the players and improve their interest in the game.

In addition, in this feature part 043SG, the reach effect of super reach β is the first specific effect in the present invention, the cut-in effect is the second specific effect in the present invention, and the hold display notice effect is the third specific effect in the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these first specific effects, second specific effects, and third specific effects include the super reach β reach effect, cut-in effect, and hold display notice. It may be applied to performances other than performances. In addition, when doing so, the ratio at which at least a part of the first specific performance and the second specific performance are executed overlaps is such that at least a part of the second specific performance and the third specific performance overlap. The first specific effect and the second specific effect may be executed at a higher rate than the rate at which the first specific effect and the second specific effect are executed, and furthermore, at a rate lower than the rate at which at least a portion of the second specific effect and the second specific effect are executed overlappingly. At least a portion of the above may be executed overlappingly.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. It will be done.

For example, in the above embodiment, the third specific performance of the present invention is a pending display preview performance that can be executed during the period from when a starting winning occurs until the variable display based on the guidance winning starts. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-27(A) to 12-27(E) as modification 043SG-1, a predetermined position For example, an active display area 043SG005F is provided in the center lower part of the image display device 5 in which a pending display corresponding to the variable display being executed can be displayed as an active display, and as a third specific effect of the present invention, the display mode of the active display is It may also be possible to perform an active display preview effect that changes to ally character A-1 or ally character B-1.

In addition, when it is possible to execute the active display preview effect in this way, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, as shown in Figures 12-28 (A) and 12-28 (B). In this case, while the display mode of the active display can be changed at the first timing between the start of the variable display and the start timing of the cut-in effect, if the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern, The display mode of the active display may be changeable between the first timing described above and the second timing between the end timing of the cut-in performance and the reach timing.

In this way, by making the active display notice effect executable from the first timing and the second timing, when the active display notice effect is executed from the first timing, part of the active display notice effect is cut-in effect. If the active display preview performance is executed overlappingly with the super reach reach performance and the active display preview performance is executed from the second timing, a part of the active display preview performance will be executed overlappingly with the super reach reach performance, so The player can be made to pay attention to which of the first timing and the second timing the active display preview performance is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In particular, as shown in Figure 12-28 (C), when the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is the fluctuation pattern of super reach α and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β. Depending on which of the variation patterns it is, the determination ratio of the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes to ally character B-2 (timing at which the active display preview effect is executed in display pattern β) may be varied. .

By doing this, when the active display notice effect is executed from the first timing (when the cut-in effect is executed after the active display notice effect is executed from the first timing), the active display notice effect is The rate at which the super reach β reach effect is executed can be different depending on when it is executed from the second timing (when the active display preview effect is executed after the cut-in effect is executed), so the rate at which the super reach β reach effect is executed can be changed. The player's attention can be drawn to the execution order of the display preview performance and the cut-in performance, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this modified example 043SG-1, as shown in FIG. 12-28(C), when the active display preview effect is executed in the display pattern β from the second timing, it is better to use the display pattern from the first timing. Although the embodiment is exemplified in which the reach effect of super reach β is executed at a higher rate than the case where the active display preview effect is executed at β, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first timing When the active display preview effect is executed in the display pattern β from the second timing, the reach effect of super reach β is executed at a higher rate than when the active display preview effect is executed in the display pattern β from the second timing. It is also possible to do so.

Furthermore, in this modification 043SG-1, the first timing and second timing, which are earlier than the start timing of the reach effect, are provided as the execution timing of the active display notice effect, but the present invention is limited to this. Rather, three or more timings may be provided as the execution timings of the active display preview performance, or at least one of the execution timings of the active display preview performance may be provided during the ready-to-win performance.

In addition, the feature section 043SG of the present invention always determines the special figure display result (variable display result) as a jackpot at a ratio of 1 if the game state is the same (as shown in FIG. 12-6, the game If the state is normal or time-saving, a jackpot is always determined with a probability of 1/300, and if the gaming state is variable, a jackpot is always determined with a probability of 1/30) Form applied to pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 12-29 as modification example 043SG-2, the present invention can A pachinko game machine (so-called pachinko game with a setting function) in which any setting value can be set, and even if the gaming state is the same, the ratio of determining the special figure display result as a jackpot is different depending on the set setting value. machine).

When the present invention is applied to such a pachinko game machine with a setting function, for example, the pachinko game machine may It may be possible to execute a setting suggestion performance capable of suggesting that setting values that are advantageous for the player are set in the game machine or that the setting values have been changed since the last time the Pachinko game machine was started. In addition, as such a setting suggestion effect, ally character A-5, ally character B-1, and ally character B-3 are more similar to ally character A-2 than ally character A-1 and ally character A-3. Friendly character B-5 similar to ally character B-2 can be displayed, and setting values and settings are suggested depending on whether ally character A-5 or ally character B-5 is displayed as the setting suggestion effect. The percentages indicating that the value has changed may be different.

In addition, in the feature section 043SG, the ratio at which the super reach β reach effect is executed after the display pattern β suspended display notice effect is executed is the same as the super reach β reach effect after the pattern CI-2 cut-in effect is executed. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the cut-in effect of pattern CI-2 is executed as modification 043SG-3. The ratio at which the ready-to-reach effect of super reach β is executed after the display pattern β is executed may be set higher than the rate at which the ready-to-reach effect for super reach β is executed after the suspended display preview effect of the display pattern β is executed. By doing this, when the cut-in effect of pattern CI-2 is executed, the game for the reach effect of super reach β is executed more than when the suspended display preview effect of display pattern β is executed. Since the player's expectations can be increased, the player's interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in the feature section 043SG, a mode in which the cut-in effect is not executed when the hold display preview effect is already being executed has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display preview effect is not executed. There may be a case where the cut-in effect is executed even during execution.

In addition, although the feature section 043SG exemplifies a form in which execution of the pending display preview performance based on a new starting prize is not determined if the pending display preview performance is already being executed, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it may be possible to decide to execute the pending display preview performance based on a new starting prize even if the pending display preview performance is already being executed.

Furthermore, in the feature section 043SG, the performance control CPU 120 performs a super reach β reach performance in which the ally character B-3 is displayed by changing its head and body as the first specific performance in the present invention, and a reach performance in the present invention. As a second specific effect, a cut-in effect of pattern CI-2 that displays ally character B-2 with a lower head and body than ally character B-3, and as a third specific effect in the present invention, ally character B-3 is displayed as a cut-in effect. Although the embodiment has been exemplified in which the suspended display preview effect of the display pattern β that displays the ally character B-1 whose head and body are lower than the ally character B-2 can be executed, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a modified example 043SG-4, in addition to these first specific performance, second specific performance, and third specific performance, a jackpot notification performance is executed as a fourth specific performance to notify that the jackpot game state is controlled. It may be possible. In addition, if the jackpot notification performance is enabled, for example, in the jackpot notification performance, the ally character B-1, the ally character B-2, and the ally character B-3 have different heads and bodies, and The difference in head and body with B-3 is smaller than the difference in head and body between ally character B-2 and ally character B-3 (for example, the difference in head and body with ally character B-3 is less than 1 head and body) ), the ally character B-4, which is more similar to the ally character B-3 than the ally character B-2, may be displayed (the ally character B-3 may be displayed as the ally character B-4).

By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not ally character B-3 is displayed as ally character B-4, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the game.

Incidentally, in this modification example 043SG-4, in the jackpot notification production, a form was exemplified in which ally character B-4 whose head and body difference from ally character B-3 is less than one head and body is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the ally character B-4 displayed in the jackpot notification performance may have no difference in height and height from the ally character B-3. In this case, a character that depicts the ally character B-3 in a graphic style or 3DCG may be displayed as the ally character B-4.

In other words, "similarity" in the feature section 043SG means that if it is possible to consider each character to be the same character, the characters have the same head and body, in addition to a small difference in head and body. This is a concept that includes things that have different depiction modes. Note that "the drawing style is different" refers to multiple differences such as the head and body of the ally characters B-1, B-2, and B-3, color scheme, drawing style (gekiga style, 3DCG, anime style, etc.). It is sufficient that at least one of the elements is different. For example, if ally characters B-1, B-2, and B-3 are anime-style characters with the same head and body, ally character B-1 is displayed in black and white, and ally character B-2 is displayed as ally character B-. Displaying ally character B-3 in more colors than ally character B-2, displaying ally character B-3 in more colors than ally character B-2, and displaying a difference in the number of display colors between ally character B-2 and ally character B-3. may be made smaller than the difference in the number of display colors between ally character B-1 and ally character B-2. In addition, if ally characters B-1, B-2, and B-3 are 3DCG characters with the same head and body, ally character B-1 is configured with the least number of polygons, and ally character B-3 is configured with the least number of polygons. If you configure it with the largest number of polygons and make the difference in the number of polygons between ally character B-2 and ally character B-3 smaller than the difference in the number of polygons between ally character B-1 and ally character B-2. good.

In addition, in this modified example 043SG-1, as shown in FIG. 12-28, a first timing and a second timing are provided as timings at which the active display notice effect can be executed in display pattern β, and , the ratio of executing the active display preview effect in display pattern β from the first timing, which is before the execution of the cut-in effect in pattern CI-2, and the second timing, which is after the execution of the cut-in effect in pattern CI-2. Although the timing and the rate at which the active display notice effect is executed in display pattern β are different from each other, the present invention is not limited to this example. The rate at which the active display notice effect is executed after the cut-in effect is executed in the display pattern β is the rate at which the reach effect for the super reach β is executed after the active display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, and the rate at which the reach effect for the super reach β is executed after the active display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, It may be set lower than the ratio at which the super reach β reach effect is executed after the cut-in effect is executed at -2. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game interest due to frequent execution of active display preview effects in the display pattern β.

In addition, in the feature section 043SG, as a form of abstraction in the present invention, a form is exemplified in which the display proportion of the head of the ally character B-3 is increased (the head and body are lowered), but the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, as an abstraction in the present invention, the display ratio of parts other than the head, such as the arms and legs of the ally character B-3, may be increased.

In addition, the feature section 043SG uses the humanoid ally characters A-3 and B-3 as objects of abstraction in the present invention, and increases the display proportion occupied by the heads of these ally characters A-3 and B-3. Although the form in which the ally characters A-1, A-2, B-1, and B-2 can be displayed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the characters to be abstracted may be a dog or a dog. Non-humanoid characters such as animals and plants such as sunflowers, vehicles such as helicopters and tanks, and collections of stylized character strings (logos), and the proportion of display that is occupied by the characteristic parts of each character (for example, abstract If the object to be abstracted is a sunflower, the display proportion occupied by the flower, if the object to be abstracted is a helicopter, the display proportion indicated by the main rotor, if the object to be abstracted is a logo, the display proportion occupied by a specific character) is displayed. It may be possible.

In addition, in the feature section 043SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game is defined as a gaming machine that performs at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko game machine 1, it may be a slot machine or a general game machine as long as it performs the following.

Further, in this specification, a plurality of characteristic parts and modifications are illustrated as examples of the form of the gaming machine of the present invention, but the gaming machine of the present invention may also be implemented by combining these plurality of characteristic parts and modification examples. Alternatively, only one feature or modification may be implemented.

1... Pachinko gaming machine 11... Main board 12... Performance control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A display means capable of displaying a staged image;
sound output means;
a variable winning means that can change between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is impossible or difficult to win;
a control means capable of executing a round game that changes the variable winning means to the first state;
and effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect of displaying a specific character on the display means and giving a suggestion regarding the advantageous state,
When the round game is played, after a predetermined period has elapsed after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, displaying an award amount display regarding the award amount of gaming value;
If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that no gaming value has been awarded can be displayed at the start of the award amount display;
If the game medium wins in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display corresponding to the award of gaming value is performed at the start of the award amount display, and then a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed. It is possible to display
The sound output means is capable of outputting a winning sound when the game medium enters the variable winning means after the predetermined period has elapsed, and when the gaming medium enters the variable winning means before the predetermined period has elapsed. can be,
After the predetermined period of time has elapsed, a round game display that can identify the started round game can be executed at the same time as the start of the award amount display,
The performance execution means, as the specific performance,
a first specific effect that displays the specific character in a first mode;
performing a second specific effect of displaying the specific character in a second mode that is different from the first mode and in which a display ratio of a specific component of the specific character is higher than the first mode; A gaming machine that is possible.