JP7433773B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to advantageous conditions that are advantageous to players.

Generally known gaming machines of this type include those that can be controlled to advantageous states (such as a jackpot gaming state) that are advantageous to the player. Among such gaming machines, there is one that displays a suggestive display, such as a meter display, that can suggest the degree of expectation that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state by changing the display mode in stages (see Patent Document 1). .

JP2013-233322A

However, as in Patent Document 1, in a production that displays a suggestion that can suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state by changing the display mode in stages, there is no surprise in the timing at which the suggestion display changes, and the game There was a problem in that it was not enough to stimulate interest.

The present invention was devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest in gaming.

(A) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
a display means;
variable display performance means for variably displaying performance identification information using the display means;
Suggestion display effect means for displaying a suggestion display capable of suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the stage by changing the display mode in stages using the display means,
The suggestion display performance means is
It is possible to temporarily erase the suggestion display at multiple types of timing,
It is possible to display the suggestion display again after once erasing it,
When displaying the suggestion display again, it is possible to display the suggestion display in which the expectation level of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than before the suggestion display was once erased ;
The variable display performance means continues to variably display the performance identification information in a state where the suggestion display is once erased ;
There are multiple types of deletion periods from when the suggestion display is once deleted until it is displayed again.
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the erasure period,
Even if the erasure period is the same, the suggestion display that is displayed again changes to any stage corresponding to the degree of expectation that the suggestion display is controlled to be in the advantageous state, depending on the timing at which the suggestion display is once erased. The proportions are different.
(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Suggestive display that can suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the stepwise display mode (stepwise display mode such as numerical display and level display) (Suggestive display 111F001 etc. in Figure 8-4 etc.) Equipped with a suggestion display means for displaying the
The suggestion display means is capable of once erasing the suggestion display (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (J)) and then displaying it again (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (N)), and displays the suggestion display again. Sometimes, the suggestion display has changed to a stage where the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than before it is erased (such as 80% as shown in FIG. 8-4 (I)) (see FIG. 8-4 (N)). (100%, etc. as shown in Figure 8-4 (N)),
moreover,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a dialogue notice) related to the variable display,
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestive performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the specific performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance in a manner different from that when the suggestive performance is not performed (for example, a line preview). (Display a blurry image overlaid on the image, or freeze dialogue previews).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the suggestion display again after once erasing it, and when the suggestion display is displayed again, there is a high expectation that the suggestion display will be controlled in a more advantageous state than before it was erased. Since it is possible to display a suggestion display that has changed in stages, the timing at which the suggestion display changes is unexpected, and there is an expectation that when the suggestion display is displayed again, it will be controlled in a more advantageous state than before it was deleted. By displaying the suggestion display that has changed to a higher level, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Further, since the suggestive performance and the specific performance can be executed at the same time, and the mode of the specific performance can be changed depending on the execution status of the suggestive performance, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Suggestive display that can suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the stepwise display mode (stepwise display mode such as numerical display and level display) (Suggestive display 111F001 etc. in Figure 8-4 etc.) Equipped with a suggestion display means for displaying the
The suggestion display means is capable of once erasing the suggestion display (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (J)) and then displaying it again (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (N)), and displays the suggestion display again. Sometimes, the suggestion display has changed to a stage where the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than before it is erased (such as 80% as shown in FIG. 8-4 (I)) (see FIG. 8-4 (N)). (100%, etc. as shown in Figure 8-4 (N)),
moreover,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance related to the variable display (for example, a speech notice, a variable display of a decorative pattern),
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestion performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the suggestion performance execution means can execute the suggestion performance in a manner different from when the specific performance is not performed (for example, in FIG. -14 etc., images with setting suggestion effects are highlighted).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the suggestion display again after once erasing it, and when the suggestion display is displayed again, there is a high expectation that the suggestion display will be controlled in a more advantageous state than before it was erased. Since it is possible to display a suggestion display that has changed in stages, the timing at which the suggestion display changes is unexpected, and there is an expectation that when the suggestion display is displayed again, it will be controlled in a more advantageous state than before it was deleted. By displaying the suggestion display that has changed to a higher level, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Further, since the suggestion performance and the specific performance can be executed at the same time, and the mode of the suggestion performance can be changed according to the execution status of the specific performance, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machines of (1) and (2) above,
The suggestion display means temporarily erases the suggestion display after a predetermined notification that the control is not controlled to the advantageous state (notification of a negative display result as shown in FIG. 8-4 (J, etc.), etc.) is made. -4 (J), etc.), it can be displayed again (Fig. 8-4 (N), etc.).

According to such a configuration, even after a predetermined notification that the advantageous state will not be controlled, the player's expectation of the advantageous state can be maintained.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1) to (3) above,
The suggestion display means displays a special effect (FIG. 8-4 (K)) after a predetermined notification that the control is not controlled to the advantageous state (such as notification of a negative display result as shown in FIG. 8-4 (J, etc.)) is made. ~ (O) as a special performance), and the suggestion display can be displayed again in connection with the execution of the special performance (FIG. 8-4 (N), etc.).

According to such a configuration, after the predetermined notification that the control is not controlled to an advantageous state is made, the suggestion display can be displayed again in connection with the execution of the special effect, so that when the special effect is executed, the suggestion display can be displayed again. , it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the suggestion display will be displayed again.

(5) In the gaming machines of (1) to (4) above,
A predetermined effect means (performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (chance-up effect shown in FIGS. 8-4 (E), (F), and (G)) that can be involved in the gradual change in the display mode of the suggestion display. ),
The suggestion display means is capable of re-executing the predetermined effect that was executed before the suggestion display is once erased when the suggestion display is displayed again, and is configured to perform the predetermined effect again when the suggestion display is performed again. It is possible to change the stage of the display mode in the suggestion display ([Example of effect in which the effect that was once executed before erasing is re-executed when the suggestion display is executed again]).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to re-execute the predetermined effect executed before the suggestion display is once erased when the suggestion display is displayed again, and in response to the execution of the predetermined effect. Since the stages of the display mode in the suggestion display can be changed, even if the predetermined effect is once executed and the game is not controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to eliminate the player's sense of regret.

(6) In the gaming machines of (1) to (5) above,
The suggestion display means is capable of once erasing the suggestion display at multiple types of timing (non-reach is out of reach as shown in the first to third timings of (A) to (C) in Figure 8-6). (when normal reach is displayed, when normal reach is displayed, when super reach is displayed) The proportions are different (as shown in Figure 8-5 (B), for example, if the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased at the stage of displaying the 1st SP reach is off and the stage of displaying the 2nd SP reach is off, then the stage of displaying the normal reach is off) (Compared to when suggestion display 111F001 is once deleted, when suggestion display 111F001 is re-displayed, the ratio of the change to 80% suggestion display and 100% suggestion display is different, etc.) .

According to such a configuration, the rate at which the level of expectation suggested by the re-displayed suggestion display changes depending on the timing at which the suggestion display is once erased is different. It is possible to draw the attention of the player to the timing when the game is played, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machines of (1) to (6) above,
further comprising a setting means (such as CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player;
The suggestion display means determines that the more advantageous the setting value set by the setting means is to the player, the higher the rate at which the level of expectation suggested by the re-displayed suggestion display changes to the highest level ([setting] An example of a performance in which the more advantageous the value is to the player, the higher the rate at which the level of expectation suggested by the re-displayed suggestion display changes to the highest level]).

According to such a configuration, the more advantageous the setting value set by the setting means is to the player, the higher the rate at which the level of expectation suggested by the re-displayed suggestion display changes to the highest level. It is possible to attract the attention of the player to the re-display of the game and increase the interest of the player.

Further, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described later include inventions related to the following means 8 to 17. Conventionally, there have been gaming machines that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, and the degree of advantage for the player is changed based on a setting change operation. A device is disclosed in which any one of a plurality of different types of setting values can be set, and a suggestive effect (a presentation using a giraffe, an elephant, and a lion) related to the setting of the set value is executed.

However, no consideration is given to the fact that other performances are being executed while the suggestive performance is being executed, and it is not possible to improve the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of gaming.

(8) The gaming machine according to this invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 61AK) that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game) and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous for a player,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a dialogue notice) related to the variable display,
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestive performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the specific performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance in a manner different from that when the suggestive performance is not performed (for example, a line preview). (Display a blurry image overlaid on the image, or freeze dialogue previews).

According to the above configuration, the suggestion performance and the specific performance can be executed at the same time, and the mode of the specific performance can be changed depending on the execution status of the suggestion performance, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(9) The gaming machine according to this invention is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 61AK) that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game) and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous for a player,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance related to the variable display (for example, a speech notice, a variable display of a decorative pattern),
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestion performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the suggestion performance execution means can execute the suggestion performance in a manner different from when the specific performance is not performed (for example, in FIG. -14 etc., images with setting suggestion effects are highlighted).

According to the above configuration, the suggestion performance and the specific performance can be executed at the same time, and the mode of the suggestion performance can be changed depending on the execution status of the specific performance, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(10) If the suggestive performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, while the operation of displaying the suggestive performance [specific performance] continues, the operation of displaying the performance of the specific performance [suggestive performance] can be stopped (for example, freeze dialogue previews),
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, the performance effect of the suggested performance (or specific performance) can be enhanced by comparing the performance actions, and the interest of the game is improved.

Note that the description in (9) above basically corresponds to (7) above, but by applying the description in [ ], the description in (9) above corresponds to (8) above. (The same shall apply hereinafter.)

(11) If the suggestive effect and the specific effect are executed during the same period, the specific effect is changed from the first aspect to a second aspect that has lower visibility than the first aspect (for example, a hazy mode) (for example, lowering the visibility of dialogue previews by displaying a hazy image),
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, since the visibility of the specific performance is lowered, the suggestion performance can be emphasized, so that the performance effect of the suggestion performance can be enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

(12) The specific production includes a production that uses a specific display area to suggest an advantage regarding the variable display being executed (for example, dialogue previews A to C),
The suggested effects include effects (for example, settings suggestion effects A to D) that are executed using a display area that does not overlap with the specific display area and is smaller than the specific display area.
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, since one of the specific performance and the suggested performance does not interfere with the other, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

(13) When the suggestive effect and the specific effect are executed during the same period, it is possible to continue the operation of displaying the effect of the suggestive effect while stopping the operation of displaying the effect of the specific effect ( (for example, freezing the dialogue preview), and the specific effect can be changed from the first aspect to a second aspect (for example, a hazy aspect) whose visibility is lower than the first aspect (for example, a hazy aspect). By displaying images, the visibility of lines and decorative patterns is reduced),
Upon completion of the suggested production, the operation of displaying the specific production is restarted, and the specific production is returned to the first mode (for example, upon completion of the setting suggestion production, the production operation of the line preview is restarted, and (also terminates the image display),
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, execution of the specific performance is ensured, and a decrease in interest in the game can be prevented.

(14) Equipped with display means (for example, image display device 5) capable of displaying an effect display using a plurality of superimposed layers,
Of the plurality of layers, the layer in which the effect display of the suggested effect is displayed is located closer to the player than the layer in which the effect display of the specific effect is displayed (for example, see FIG. 9-8). ),
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, the visibility of the suggestion effect can be ensured, and a decrease in interest in the game can be prevented.

(15) The suggestive performance [specific performance] execution means executes a first suggestive performance [first specific performance] (for example, setting suggestive performance A, dialogue preview C), and the first suggestive performance [first specific performance]. It is possible to perform different second suggestive performances [second specific performances] (for example, setting suggestive performances B to D, dialogue previews A to B),
The specific performance [suggestive performance] execution means is
If the specific performance [first specific performance] and the first suggestion performance [suggestion performance] are performed during the same period, the specific performance [suggestion performance] is not performed in the different manner (for example, Figure 9-15),
When the specific performance [second specific performance] and the second suggestive performance [suggestive performance] are performed during the same period, the specific performance [suggestive performance] is performed in the different manner (for example, 9-15),
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, the suggestion effect (or specific effect) may or may not take a different form depending on the type of specific effect (or suggestion effect), so it is possible to improve the interest of the game or prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. .

(16) If the suggested effect and the specific effect are executed during the same period, the specific effect changes from a first aspect to a second aspect that has lower visibility than the first aspect (for example, a hazy mode) (for example, by displaying a hazy image to lower the visibility of dialogue announcements and decorative patterns),
The first specific performance (for example, dialogue preview C) has a higher rate of being controlled to the advantageous state than the second specific performance (for example, dialogue preview A to B),
The specific performance execution means is
If the suggestive performance and the first specific performance are executed during the same period, the first specific performance is not changed to the second mode (for example, FIG. 9-15(A)),
When the suggestive performance and the second specific performance are executed during the same period, changing the second specific performance to the second mode (for example, FIG. 9-15(A));
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, since the first specific performance is not changed to the first mode in which visibility is reduced, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

(17) The first suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect A) is likely to be executed when the set value is an unfavorable first setting value (for example, "1" to "3"),
The second suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect B to D) is performed when the set value is a second setting value (for example, "4" to "6") that is more advantageous than the first setting value. easy to execute,
The specific performance execution means is
If the first suggestion performance and the specific performance are performed during the same period, the specific performance is not performed in the different manner (for example, FIG. 9-15(B));
If the second suggestion performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the specific performance is executed in the different manner (for example, FIG. 9-15(B));
You can do it like this.

According to the above configuration, since the specific performance is not performed in a different manner during the first suggested performance, the interest in the game can be improved or the interest in the game can be prevented from decreasing.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which illustrates the production control command in the characteristic part 111F. It is a flow chart showing production control main processing in the feature section 111F. It is a flowchart showing sub-side game stop processing in the feature section 111F. FIG. 5 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 illustrating an example of a suggestion display whose display mode can be changed in stages. It is a figure which shows the suggestion display presence determination table. 12 is a timing chart showing a typical example of presentation timing of suggestion display. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a feature section 61AK. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen when performing a dialogue preview. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen when performing a setting suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the example of a production screen when performing a dialogue preview and a setting suggestion production. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a plurality of layers that display images forming a performance image. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the execution timing of a dialogue preview and a setting suggestion performance. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining whether or not to execute a dialogue preview. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining whether or not to execute a setting suggestion effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining the type of setting suggestion effect. It is a figure showing an example of a production screen concerning a modification. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of determining whether to display a hazy image and freeze the image according to a modified example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent out by a predetermined ball rental machine are held (stored) so that they can be supplied to the batted ball firing device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply tray (upper tray). A batted ball supply tray (lower tray) is provided below the upper tray from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and upper limit opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc., described later), and the jackpot can be adjusted accordingly. Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or hardly any prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small winning gaming state, the opening mode is the same as the jackpot gaming state for some jackpot types (the number of openings of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same). etc.), the big prize opening will be open. In addition, similar to the jackpot type, a small hit type may also be provided for "small hit".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, various other boards are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, a power supply board, and the like.

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

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

The CPU 103 performs processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, production control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 serves as a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be loaded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

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

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

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives production control commands and performs production (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, notification of errors, notification of power outage recovery, etc.).

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

The production control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing together with the display control unit 123 to execute the production (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the production control board 12; (including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), 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 random number for presentation may be updated by the presentation control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reservation information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, it is determined whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small win" and the type of jackpot when it is determined to be a "jackpot". is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (any of a jackpot symbol, a small prize symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special pattern game using the second special pattern may be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern (also referred to as special pattern 2 priority consumption). Further, the winning order of the game balls in the first starting winning hole and the second starting winning hole may be stored, and the starting conditions for the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order completion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, based on the pre-determined result of whether the display result will be a "big hit" or "small hit", a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is used to select one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns. It includes the process of determining the In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

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

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

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

The jackpot opening process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening process includes a process to determine whether the number of rounds to open the jackpot has reached the set upper limit number of runs, and a process to enter the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of runs has been reached. This includes processing to make settings for terminating the process. When the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5". The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot ending process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state has changed. It includes processing to perform various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such settings are made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the production control process process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process processing, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control is performed to operate various presentation devices, such as driving operations. Further, regarding the content of control of performance operations using various performance devices, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. are performed in accordance with performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11. Contains such as. When it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, the value of the production process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

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

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

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not a performance control command has been received from the main board 11 that designates starting a jackpot game state or a small win game state. Then, when receiving a production control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, if the command specifies the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win performance process. In addition, if the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving a command specifying the start of the jackpot game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special drawing game is a "lose". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process for each special figure ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in internal memory, etc. It may also be executed directly using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

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

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 111F)
[Outline of control of feature section 111F]
Next, the characteristic portion 111F of this embodiment will be explained. Regarding the feature section 111F, a technique aimed at a pachinko gaming machine in which setting means can set setting values having different advantages for players, such as the probability of winning a jackpot, will be described below. The game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) also has a function as a setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player as the setting value of the probability of winning a jackpot. .

First, the setting values will be explained. In the pachinko game machine 1 described in this example, the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the setting value by a setting change operation performed by a person on the gaming parlor side (such as a clerk at the gaming parlor) using an operating means such as a predetermined switch. It is said to be composed of

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) executes a setting change process that allows changing the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko game machine 1 in response to a setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, a setting change process is executed that allows the jackpot winning probability to be changed by using a display result determination table according to the set value. The setting values are, for example, in three stages (multiple stages) from 1 to 6, and the probability of winning the jackpot increases in the order of setting value 1 < setting value 2 < setting value 3 < setting value 4 < setting value 5 < setting value 6. That is, when setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the lowest, and the advantage is in the order of setting value 2 < setting value 3 < setting value 4 < setting value 5 < setting value 6. It increases in stages. It should be noted that the set value may be set in multiple stages, and is not limited to six stages. In this way, as the probability of winning the jackpot can be changed, the ball release rate (number of balls played per unit time (number of prize balls)) will change, so changing the setting value will change the ball release rate. It can also be said that it does.

For example, in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot changes depending on the setting value selected by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Among the six levels of setting values, for example, setting value 6 is called a high setting with a high probability of winning a jackpot, and setting value 1, for example, is sometimes called a low setting with a low probability of winning a jackpot.

Further, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may also be changeable by setting the setting value 1 to setting value 6, similarly to the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may also be changeable by setting values 1 to 6, similar to the jackpot winning probability. The selection probability of the variable pattern may also be changeable by setting values 1 to 6, similarly to the probability of winning a jackpot.

Regarding the feature part 111F, in a pachinko game machine in which any one of a plurality of setting values can be set, as a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting means, it suggests which setting value the setting value is. An example of control for executing an effect related to setting value suggestion (hereinafter referred to as a setting value suggestion effect) will be described. In addition, as the setting suggestion effect, a setting change suggestion effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting change suggestion effect) that suggests that the setting value has been changed (setting change processing was executed at startup) is executed. Good too.

Regarding the feature part 111F, during the variable display of decorative symbols, a rotation number counter (the number of variable displays from when the power is turned on or from the end of the previous jackpot game state until a new jackpot occurs) is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbols. It is possible to execute a specific display such as an image of a counting counter), and to display the specific display in a specific manner corresponding to a preview performance such as a jackpot notice as a notice indicating that control will be carried out in a jackpot gaming state. An example will be described in which the specific display can be displayed in a special manner corresponding to the setting suggestion performance, and the specific display can be displayed with a display priority different from that of the display of decorative patterns.

[Command configuration of feature section 111F]
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature parts 111F and 103F. 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. 8-2 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. 8-1, command 8001H is a first fluctuation start command that specifies the start of fluctuation in a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command that specifies the start of fluctuation in the special pattern game using the second special pattern on the second special pattern display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on 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 specified variation pattern, etc.

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. The fluctuation display result notification command, for example, as shown in Figure 8-8(B), determines whether the fluctuation display result is a "loss", "big hit", or "small hit" (pre-determined result). ) and the determination result of which of a plurality of types of jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result), different EXT data is set.

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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set depending on the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 8-1, 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).

Command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1. In the error (abnormality) specification command, for example, EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormality) has been determined to have 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 fluctuation display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the winning start designation command and the winning end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the fluctuation 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 207SG004A 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 207SG004B 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 on the image display device 5 or the like in a specifiable manner. 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 on the image display device 5 or the like in a specifiable manner. 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, for example, 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 D0XXH is a setting value designation command for specifying a newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120). The effect control CPU 120 stores the setting value specified by the setting value specification command in the RAM 122. The RAM 122 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in part or in whole. Even if the backup is memorized. The setting value data stored in the RAM 122 is updated when the effect control CPU 120 side receives a setting value designation command. Thereby, on the side of the performance control CPU 120, the current set value can be recognized at all times based on the data stored in the RAM 122. Command E101H is a hot start notification command that notifies that the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 8-1 has been started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery from power outage, also referred to as hot start). Command E102H is a cold start notification command that notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started up (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command that notifies that a setting value changing operation has started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in a setting value changing state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command that notifies that the setting value changing operation in the pachinko game machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command that notifies that a setting value confirmation operation has started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in a setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change completion notification command that notifies that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 has been completed.

These are command F1XXH and command F2XXH. These commands are performance control commands that indicate the contents of the winning determination results such as jackpot type determination and fluctuation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning into the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole. Among these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not it will be a jackpot among the winning determination results and the determination result of the type of jackpot. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) in which determination value range the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type falls within among the winning determination results.

The command F1XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not it will be a jackpot among the winning determination results and the determination result of the type of jackpot. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) in which determination value range the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type falls within among the winning determination results.

[Processing based on fluctuation pattern specification command]
The production control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on receiving the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing a variation display of the displayed decorative symbols. Further, in response to the variable display of the special symbol, a small symbol in the form of a reduced decorative symbol may be provided on the image display device 5 at all times. In such a case, the performance control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing a variation display of the constantly displayed small symbols.

[Production control main processing]
Next, the effect control main processing executed in the feature section 111F will be explained. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the production control main processing in the feature section 111F. In FIG. 8-2, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and controls the CTC (counter/counter) mounted on the production control board 12. Performs register settings for the timer circuit).

In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception wait timer is decremented by 1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether the command reception wait timer has timed out (207SGS405). If the command reception wait timer times out (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed and waits until the command reception wait timer times out.

Then, when the command reception waiting timer times out (207SGS405; Y), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command is received (207SGS406). When a hot start notification command is received (207SGS406; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from a power outage, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (in the player information input process described later) After receiving the information input, the information stored in the RAM 122 (including the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, etc.) is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

If a hot start notification command is not received (207SGS406; N), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a cold notification command is received (207SGS408). If a cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and performance information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, and the number of jackpots stored in the RAM 122 since the last startup of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS409) and informs that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared and that the player information and performance information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. (Execute RAM clear notification) RAM clear notification processing is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the image display device 5 displays an image, the game effect lamp 9 emits light, and the speakers 8L and 8R output sound for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and then the pachinko game machine 1 is started. It is only necessary to be able to notify the clerk of the gaming parlor, etc., that the player information and performance information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. After executing the RAM clear notification process, the process advances to 207SGS427.

Moreover, when there is no reception of the cold start notification command (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is reception of the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command (207SGS411). If a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting value change state or a setting value confirmation state, the setting value is changed. A setting value related notification process is executed to notify that the operation is in progress (setting value changing notification) or to notify that the setting value is being confirmed (setting value confirmation notification) (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification process, a notification image indicating that a setting change value is being updated or a notification image indicating that a setting value is being confirmed is displayed.

After executing the setting value related notification process in 207SGS412, the sub-side game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, when a performance control command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the performance control CPU 120 performs a process to stop the game. Processing is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be explained in FIG. 8-3.

After the sub-side game stop processing is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). If the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), the process advances to 207SGS412, and if the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416; Y ) proceeds to 207SGS427.

If the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command are not received in 207SGS411 (207SGS411; N), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not an error designation command is received (207SGS425). If an error specification command is received (207SGS425; Y), error notification processing (207SGS426) is executed to notify the error indicated by the error specification command, and if no error specification command is received (207SGS425; N). , proceed to 207SGS403.

207SGS427, the production control CPU 120 specifies which of the hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value change end notification command, and setting value confirmation end notification command is received, and displays the command in the image display device 5. The display of the initial symbol according to the received command is started. For example, if the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation completion notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, if no new setting values have been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 , the display of decorative symbols is started as initial symbols in combinations of "1", "2", and "3" from the left. In addition, if the received command is a setting value change completion notification command, that is, if there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko game machine 1, the image display device 5 will display initial symbols from the left as " The display of decorative patterns starts with the combinations of ``4'', ``5'', and ``6''.

In addition, if there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko game machine 1, if a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, it may be set to a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player. Decorative symbols may be displayed in a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as initial symbols at a higher rate than when the setting value is set (for example, "1"). By doing this, it is possible to suggest that the pachinko game machine 1 has set values that are advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

In addition, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are cases where a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, and a case where a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is set. The initial pattern displayed on the image display device 5 may be different depending on the case where the value is set (for example, "1"). Also, depending on whether a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, or a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, "1") is set, the speakers 8L and 8R The volume of the output sound, the amount of light from the game effect lamp 9, etc. may be varied.

Next, in order to restrict the execution of the pre-read notice performance in the first four fluctuations, the pre-read restriction counter is set to "4" (207SGS428). After that, the performance control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process of monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When a timer interrupt occurs, the performance control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the performance control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following process.

The performance control CPU 120 first executes a startup notification process to notify that the pachinko game machine 1 has started (207SGS431). In the activation notification process, for example, it is determined whether the interrupt is the first interruption after the pachinko game machine 1 is activated. If this is the first interrupt after the pachinko machine 1 is started, identify which one of the hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value change completion notification command, or setting value confirmation completion notification command was received, and A startup notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and a startup notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. After starting the startup notification process timer, the pachinko game machine 1 is started based on the value of the startup notification process timer and the startup notification process table by executing startup notification processing in the next and subsequent interrupts. All you have to do is issue a notification.

Note that the characteristic unit 207SG in this embodiment determines whether the command received at the time of starting the pachinko game machine 1 is a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change end notification command, or a setting value confirmation end notification command. The mode of activation notification of the pachinko game machine 1 differs depending on whether the pachinko game machine 1 is activated or not. For example, if a hot start notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received when starting up the pachinko gaming machine 1, in other words, if no new setting values have been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, The game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output sound A for 30 seconds. Note that the 60-second light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 and the 30 second output start timing of the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the 60 second light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 is The timing may be different from the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R.

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

The specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a hot start or a setting confirmation state, the performance control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit light for 60 seconds and output from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. In addition, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the sound A for 60 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and outputs the sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Contains both output and execution.

In addition, if the setting value change end notification command or the setting value change end notification command is received when starting up the pachinko game machine 1, the game effect lamp 9 will emit light for 40 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R will emit light for 20 seconds. output sound C is output, and a message image (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value change has been completed) is displayed on the image display device 5 for 40 seconds. Note that the timing at which the game effect lamp 9 starts emitting light for 40 seconds, the timing at which the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R starts outputting for 20 seconds, and the timing at which the image display device 5 starts displaying the message image are the same. The timing at which the game effect lamp 9 starts emitting light for 40 seconds, the timing at which the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R starts outputting for 20 seconds, and the timing at which the image display device 5 starts displaying the message image may be different.

In particular, if a setting value change completion notification command is received when starting up the pachinko game machine 1, this is different from a case where a hot start notification command or a cold start notification command is received when starting up the pachinko game machine 1. However, since a message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the setting value of the pachinko game machine 1 has been changed.

Note that although a mode is illustrated in which the activation notification when the pachinko game machine 1 is activated is performed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the image display device 5, the present invention is not limited to this. Rather, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal that can output signals to management devices such as the management computer of the game hall and each machine counting machine, and the external output terminal is used as a startup notification when the pachinko game machine 1 starts up. A signal that can specify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated may be outputted from the terminal to the management device.

Furthermore, no matter whether the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state, the device that executes the startup notification is partially common (in all cases, the game effect lamp 9 Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a hot start, cold start, setting change state, The device that executes the startup notification differs depending on whether the pachinko machine is started in the setting confirmation state (for example, if the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the pachinko machine When the gaming machine 1 is started with the settings changed, a signal may be output from the external output terminal described above to the management device, etc.).

Further, the notification mode of each device that executes the startup notification may be made different depending on whether the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state. Specifically, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, all the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 are emitted, while the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the settings changed. In this case, only a part of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 may be made to emit light.

Furthermore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the settings changed, the frame for the game machine is open, so the sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (the pachinko game machine 1 (If more than one speaker is installed, the sound will be output from only some of the speakers), and if the pachinko machine 1 is started with a cold start, the machine frame must be closed. Since there are many speakers, the sound may be output from all the speakers 8L and 8R. Furthermore, if the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the settings changed, a message image indicating that the settings are being changed, such as "Settings changing", is displayed on the image display device 5, while the pachinko game machine 1 is cold. When the system is activated by starting, a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or RAM 122 has been cleared, such as "RAM has been cleared", may be displayed on the image display device 5.

Furthermore, if the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of external output terminals, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be different depending on each notification. For example, if the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the settings changed, the setting value changing notification will be issued for the period until the setting value change is completed (the period until the setting value change completion notification command or the setting value specification command is received). A signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over a period of 20 minutes, and after the change of the setting value is completed, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear to the management device as a RAM clear notification. Note that when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal to the management device from a terminal corresponding to an error or RAM clear as a RAM clear notification.

Note that when the external output terminal is used in common for each notification, the timing at which the signal is output to the management device may be made different depending on each notification.

As mentioned above, in the startup notification process, the startup notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different depending on the received command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these pachinko gaming machines 1 The activation notification may be performed in one notification mode regardless of the received command. Furthermore, the activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified in such a manner that it is executed regardless of whether a hot start notification command, cold start notification command, setting value confirmation completion notification command, or setting value change completion notification command is received. , the present invention is not limited to these commands, and even if any of these hot start notification commands, cold start notification commands, setting value confirmation completion notification commands, and setting value change completion notification commands are received, the pachinko gaming machine 1 A command for not executing activation notification may be provided.

In addition, as an initialization effect, different forms of startup notification may be executed depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and different combinations may be executed depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Decorative patterns may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of activation notification as an initialization effect and the combination of decorative patterns are all different depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. They may be the same, or only some of them may be the same.

In addition, the following is an example of a mode in which the startup notification is executed when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a hot start, when started with a cold start, when started with a settings change state, and when started with a settings confirmation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is started with a hot start or started in a setting confirmation state, these startup notifications may not be executed.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes a power-off detection process (207SGS432). In the power-off detection process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a power-off signal input indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has decreased to a predetermined value or less. If no power-off signal is input, the process is terminated, and if a power-off signal is input, the backup data including setting value information, player information, etc. stored in the RAM 122 is identified, and the identified backup data is stored in the RAM 122. The backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122. After creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 analyzes the received performance control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received performance control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 checks the contents of the command transmitted from the main board 11, which is stored in the received command buffer. The performance control command sent from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the performance control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 8-1) is the production control command stored in the buffer area.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 performs performance control process processing (207SGS434). In the production control process processing, a process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected from among the processes according to the control state, and display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

Next, a performance random number update process (207SGS435) that updates the count value of a counter for generating a performance random number such as a random number for jackpot symbol determination, a player information input process (207SGS436) that receives input of player information, and a game. A player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting player information and a performance information aggregation process (207SGS438) for totalizing performance information are executed. After that, the process moves to S52.

In addition, in the player information input process, the performance control CPU 120 inputs a password (a password generated by an external server in which the player's gaming information is stored in advance) by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or push button 31B. The player accesses the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone, receives the generated password, and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, etc. as player information stored each time a variable display, a jackpot game, a super reach is executed.

In the player information output process, the production control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or push button 31B, and generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122. is displayed on the image display device 5. After the two-dimensional code is displayed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. In addition, the player can read the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and transmit the player information compiled in the current game to an external server. The cumulative player information in 1 can be stored in the server.

In the performance information aggregation process, the performance control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as performance information every time a variable display, jackpot game, or super reach is executed. do.

[Sub-side game stop processing]
FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the sub-side game stop processing executed in 40FS001. The production control CPU 120 stores the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by the CPU 103 in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the production control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the production control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop process, the performance control CPU 120 checks the performance control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS011. If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and causes the image display device 5 to operate to display the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol in a variable manner. You can prevent certain controls from being executed. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS011, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS012. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the second variation start command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, and causes the image display device 5 to operate to display the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in a variable manner. You can prevent certain controls from being executed. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS012, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. If it is determined that the fluctuation pattern designation command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS013. If it is determined that a variation pattern designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The performance control CPU 120 performs control to perform variable display of decorative symbols or constant variable display of small symbols by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variable pattern designation command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. can be prevented from running. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS013, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the command for specifying the opening of the big winning hole has been received. If it is determined that the grand prize opening designation command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS014. If it is determined that the grand prize opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The performance control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds during the jackpot game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command during the opening of the big winning opening during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS014, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first starting winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first starting prize opening designation command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS015. If it is determined that the first starting prize opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the first starting winning opening designation command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state so as not to display the pending display of the first pending information by operating the image display device 5. can do. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS015, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second starting winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second starting winning opening designation command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS016. If it is determined that the second starting prize opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The performance control CPU 120 discards the second starting winning opening designation command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state so as not to display the pending display of the second pending information by operating the image display device 5. can do. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS016, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS016. If it is determined that a symbol designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). By discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the performance control CPU 120 can prevent the winning flash performance by controlling the lamp to emit light. In addition, by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the performance control CPU 120 can prevent the execution of the winning pending change performance by operating the image display device 5. . After that, the process ends.

In 40FS017, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the change type designation command has not been received, the process moves to 40FS018. If it is determined that a change type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). By discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the performance control CPU 120 can prevent the winning flash performance by controlling the lamp to emit light. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 can discard the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so as not to execute the winning change performance by operating the image display device 5. can. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS018, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command that is sent directly to the production control board 12 from a device that sends commands to check the state of the screen and the state of accessories installed in the game machine at the time of factory shipment. . When transmitting test commands, various test commands are transmitted while a transmitting device exclusively for transmitting test commands is connected to the effect control board 12.

If it is determined in 40FS018 that no test command has been received, the process moves to 40FS019. If it is determined that a test command has been received, control according to the test command is executed even during a setting change state or a setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the production control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 to perform a predetermined operation based on receiving a test command for checking the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 during a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. In this way, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

At 40FS019, the production control CPU 120 checks the production control command reception buffer and determines whether any command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, commands as shown in FIG. 8-1. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). By discarding these commands during a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from performing an effect. After that, the process ends.

[Effects obtained by sub-side game stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 8-3, the production control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while being controlled in the setting change state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the production control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, even if the production control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting change state, Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, control based on reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, even if the production control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, the first variation start command and the second variation start command Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, control based on reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, even if the performance control CPU 120 receives the command for specifying the opening of the grand prize opening while being controlled in the setting change state, it discards the command for specifying the opening of the grand prize opening. The control based on the reception of the specified command while the big winning hole is open is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, even if the performance control CPU 120 receives the command for specifying the opening of the grand prize opening while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, it discards the command for specifying the opening of the grand prize opening. The control based on the reception of the specified command while the big winning hole is open is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, when the performance control CPU 120 is controlled in the setting change state, even if it receives the first starting prize opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command, the production control CPU 120 In order to discard the opening specifying command and the second starting winning opening specifying command, control based on the reception of the first starting winning opening specifying command and the second starting winning opening specifying command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, when the production control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the first starting winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command, the first starting winning opening In order to discard the opening specifying command and the second starting winning opening specifying command, control based on the reception of the first starting winning opening specifying command and the second starting winning opening specifying command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the performance control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled in the setting change state. Do not exercise control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the production control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting confirmation state, so the performance control CPU 120 is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Do not exercise control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined performance means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the production control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command like 40FS021. In this way, even if irregular commands are received in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. Further, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, even if the setting change state or setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is performed.

As shown in Figure 8-3, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting is made to display an image that notifies the setting change state, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Based on this, make settings to display an image that notifies you that the settings are being confirmed. In this way, it is possible to indicate that the control is in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the image display device 5, etc. It is possible to prevent the predetermined presentation means from malfunctioning.

As shown in 40FS020 in FIG. 8-3, even when the control is in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, control according to the test command is executed. In this way, even when the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the operation of the predetermined presentation means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

[Example of suggestion display where the display mode changes step by step]
Next, regarding the characteristic part 111F, by changing the display mode in stages (gradual display modes such as numerical display and level display), a production that executes a suggestion display that can suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state. Explain an example. In this production example, a so-called meter display is used as an example of a suggestion display. The meter display is an image that displays the level of expectation that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state using numerical values and a level gauge display. This is a display that suggests that there is a high level of expectation for the future.

FIG. 8-4 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of a suggestion display whose display mode can be changed in stages. Figures 8-4 (A) to (P) show the effects from the start of the variation of the variable display of decorative symbols, through the execution of the first suggestion display, until the suggestion display that has been erased is redisplayed. has been done.

In Figures 8-4 (A) to (F), after the variable display of decorative symbols (special symbols) starts to fluctuate, a suggestion display is executed, the production state develops to the 1st SP production, and the 1st SP production is executed. The current state is shown. FIGS. 8-4 (G) and (H) show a state in which the performance state has evolved to the third SP performance due to the mission success (achievement of the task) in the first SP performance. Figures 8-4 (I) to (P) show the case where the suggestion display is displayed again after the variable display result has changed due to a mission failure (unachievement of the task) in the 1st SP performance. A presentation state and a presentation state in which the suggestion display is not displayed again are shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(A), in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed in response to variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Variation of the variable display of left, middle, and right decorative symbols in areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started. A downward arrow in the figure indicates that the decorative pattern is changing.

When it has been decided to perform the suggestion display effect in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), the decorative pattern display area is In the areas to the left of 5L, 5C, and 5R, a suggestion display 111F001 consisting of an image capable of suggesting the degree of expectation of a jackpot game state in a meter display format is started.

The suggestion display 111F001 has a numerical display section 111F002 that displays a meter using a numerical display (% display), and a meter display that uses a level gauge display (coloring of a gauge block divided into 5) (can display up to 100% in 20% increments). The same expectation level is displayed on both the numerical display section 111F002 and the level display section 111F003. Note that the suggestion display 111F001 may be configured only with the numerical value display section 111F002, or may be configured only with the level display section 111F003.

Suggestive display 111F001 is an image that suggests the degree of expectation controlled by a jackpot gaming state using a meter display, and it is possible to display 0% to 100%, but even if 0% is displayed, the jackpot gaming state is not reached. There are cases where the game is controlled to a jackpot game state even if 100% is displayed. In this way, the suggestion display 111F001 displays a rough estimate of the degree of expectation that will be controlled into a jackpot gaming state.

Note that the suggestion display 111F001 may be such that when 100% is displayed, it is confirmed that the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state. In addition, the suggestion display 111F001 indicates whether or not the production control state will progress to a state where the expectation level is high to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state (for example, if the expectation level is high to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state). It may also indicate the degree of expectation for a shift to a high SP performance, etc.). Further, the suggestion display 111F001 may indicate the degree of expectation as to whether or not the game will be in the reach state, in addition to the degree of expectation to be controlled to be in the jackpot gaming state. Further, the suggestion display 111F001 may indicate, in addition to the expectation level to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the expectation level as to whether or not the super reach state will be reached among the reach states. In addition, the suggestion display 111F001 indicates that in addition to the expectation level controlled by the jackpot gaming state, the so-called step-up performance in which the expectation level of a jackpot increases as the performance state steps up step by step. It may also indicate the degree of expectation as to whether or not it will increase.

For example, in the variable display of the variable pattern that develops into the 1st SP performance, the character image 111F005 is displayed climbing on the slope image 111F004, and the mission (task) is indicated by words such as ``If you reach the top, you have a big chance.'' A mission explanation image 111F006 to be explained is displayed. At that time, the words "SP1 development" indicating that the performance has evolved to the first SP effect are displayed. With such an image display, it is suggested that the player has a high expectation of a jackpot gaming state when the character image 111F005 climbs up the slope image 111F004.

For example, in the first SP performance, as shown in FIG. 8-4(D), when the character image 111F005 climbs the first section on the slope image 111F004, the meter display (the numerical value and A chance-up effect is executed in which the level gauge (on the level display section 111F003) increases to 20%.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4(E), when the character image 111F005 further climbs the second section on the slope image 111F004, a chance-up image 111F007 consisting of characters such as "CHANCE UP+20" is displayed. , a chance-up effect is executed in which a star-shaped image 111F008 is displayed at the bottom of the slope image 111F004, and in response, a meter display (numerical value and level gauge) is displayed to increase to 40% in the suggestion display 111F001.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8-4(F), when the character image 111F005 further climbs the third section on the slope image 111F004, a chance-up image 111F007 consisting of characters such as "CHANCE UP+20" is displayed. , a chance-up effect is executed in which a star-shaped image 111F008 is additionally displayed at the bottom of the slope image 111F004, and in response, a meter display (numerical value and level gauge) is displayed to increase to 60% in the suggestion display 111F001.

In this manner, in the suggestion display 111F001, in response to the execution of the chance-up effect, an effect is executed in which the level display of the degree of expectation is increased on the meter display (numerical value and level gauge).

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when the character image 111F005 climbs the slope image 111F004, the meter display (numeric value and level gauge) increases to 100% in the suggestion display 111F001. will be displayed. Then, an image with the words "Success!!" is displayed to notify that the character image 111F005 has climbed the slope image 111F004. Next, when the variation pattern develops from the 1st SP performance to the 3rd SP performance, as shown in Figure 8-4 (H), "Development!!
A character image such as "SP3" is displayed to notify that the performance state has evolved to the 3rd SP performance, and the 3rd SP performance in which the character image 111F005 performs a battle performance is started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-4(I), when the character image 111F005 cannot climb the slope image 111F004 and falls on the way, the meter display (numeric value and level gauge) in the suggestion display 111F001 exceeds 60%. There is no indication that the temperature is rising. Then, an image with the words "Failure!" is displayed to notify that the character image 111F005 was unable to climb up the slope image 111F004.

Then, as shown in Figure 8-4 (J), all the images that have been displayed up to that point, including the suggestion display 111F001, are erased, the decorative pattern is moved to the center and enlarged, and the display result is temporary. Stop. However, as shown in Figure 8-4 (K), the decorative pattern that resulted in a missed display is shrunk and moved to the upper right corner, and the text "Roulette Chance!" appears in the center of the display area. A roulette image 111F009 showing the image and the character image "SP will develop if SP stops at the fingertip" as well as production options of "x", "SP2", and "SP3" and the fingertip is displayed. A fingertip image 111F010 is displayed, and as a special effect, a roulette effect is started in which a progress pattern of the effect is selected according to the result of the roulette game.

In the roulette image 111F009, the "x" indicates that the variable display ends without any development of the effect. In the roulette image 111F009, "SP2" indicates that it will develop into a second SP effect. In the roulette image 111F009, "SP3" indicates that the 3rd SP performance will develop.

After that, in the roulette performance, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (L), a rotating state of the roulette image 111F009 is displayed, and after a specific time of about 3 seconds has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (M) or As shown in -4(O), an image in which the roulette image 111F009 stops is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (N) or FIG. 8-4 (P), with the roulette image 111F009 stopped, the position of the fingertip image 111F010 among "x", "SP2", and "SP3" is The performance corresponding to the option stopped at is then executed.

For example, when a portion of the roulette image 111F009 indicating an SP effect such as "SP3" stops at the position of the fingertip image 111F010 as shown in FIG. 8-4(M), it is determined that the SP effect will develop into the selected SP effect. , for example, displaying a character image that reads "SP3 development!" indicates that the SP performance will develop into the selected SP performance, and notifies that the performance that will develop into the selected SP performance, such as the 3rd SP performance, will be executed. Ru.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (M), the suggestion display 111F001 that was once erased in FIG. 8-4 (J) is a timing that corresponds to the expectation level of a jackpot game state among multiple timings. will be displayed again. As shown in Figure 8-4 (M), when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, the meter display (numeric value and level gauge) is at a higher stage (80% or more) than before it was erased (60% or less). The image shown will be displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (N), the roulette image 111F009 is erased, and the SP performance of the development destination (in this example, the third SP performance is started). starts re-variation in the manner of changing from the temporary stop state to the reach state.When the SP performance of the development destination is executed, the suggestion display 111F001 is erased.In addition, when the SP production of the development destination is executed. The suggestion display 111F001 may be displayed continuously without being deleted.

In this way, when the roulette effect is decided to develop into the SP effect (the effect in which the roulette image 111F009SP effect classification stops at the position of the fingertip image 111F010), the suggestion display 111F001 that was once erased is Since it can be displayed again, a performance that is determined to develop into a SP performance in a roulette performance is called a "re-display determination performance of a suggestion display."

Also, from the rotating state of the roulette image 111F009 shown in Figure 8-4(L), the "x" stopped at the position of the fingertip image 111F010 when the roulette image 111F009 was stopped, as shown in Figure 8-4(O). Sometimes, as shown in FIG. 8-4(P), the roulette image 111F009 is erased, and the decorative symbols that stopped at the failed display result are moved to the center and enlarged, and the display result is determined.

For example, as shown in Figures 8-4 (G) and (M), when the meter display (numeric value and level gauge) of the suggestion display 111F001 reaches 100%, the image of the meter display may be changed, such as by enlarging the suggestion display 111F001. You may perform a performance that stands out.

Furthermore, after the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased, it is displayed again not at the timing of the second half of the roulette performance as shown in Figure 8-4 (M), but at the timing of the first half of the roulette performance as shown in Figure 8-4 (K). It may be executed at any time. In that case, when the roulette effect options are displayed as shown in Figure 8-4(K), all the options indicate SP effects, thereby creating a display pattern that always leads to SP effects. It may be set as such.

In addition, in addition to the timing when the above-mentioned roulette effect temporarily stops due to the display result of the decorative pattern being removed, for example, the start timing of the ready-to-reach state, the timing during the execution of the ready-to-reach state, and the timing when the symbol indicating the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-connection stops. , and may be executed at other timings such as timing before reaching the ready-to-reach state.

Among the effects explained above, the effect of the suggestion display 111F001 can be displayed again after the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased. Since it is possible to display the suggestion display 111F001 in which the expectation level is changed to a high level that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state, the timing at which the suggestion display 111F001 changes is unexpected, and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (J), the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed after the heresy is erased after a predetermined notification that the jackpot game state will not be controlled due to the temporary stop with the display result of the decorative pattern being removed. , it is possible to display it again as shown in FIG. 8-4(M). Thereby, even after a predetermined notification that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled, the player's expectation for the jackpot gaming state can be maintained.

In addition, the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-4 (J) after a predetermined notification is given that the jackpot game state will not be controlled due to the temporary stop with the display result of the decorative pattern being removed. K) to (M) can be displayed again in connection with the execution of a special performance such as a roulette performance. As a result, the suggestion display 111F001 can be displayed again in connection with the execution of the special performance after a predetermined notification that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled, so that the suggestion display 111F001 can be displayed when the special performance is executed. It is possible to make the player expect that 111F001 will be displayed again.

[Example of data table for determining whether to execute suggestion display 111F001 using variable display]
Next, how to execute the suggestion display 111F001 that is once erased and then redisplayed as shown in Figure 8-4 is explained using various data that is a data table used to execute the effect of the suggestion display 111F001. This will be explained using a table. Various data described below are stored in the ROM 121.

FIG. 8-5(A) is a diagram showing a suggestion display presence/absence determination table. The suggestion display presence/absence determination table is a table for determining whether or not to execute the effect of the suggestion display 111F001.

In the suggestion display presence/absence determination table, the performance that is updated by the performance control CPU 120 for each variation pattern of "non-reach", "normal reach", "first super reach", "second super reach", and "third super reach" Among the random numbers for suggestion display 111F001, the extraction value of random number SR2 (numerical range from 0 to 0299) for determining the presence or absence of the suggestion display effect, used to determine whether or not the effect of suggestion display 111F001 is executed, and the extraction value of ``suggestive display effect execution'' and ``suggestion display effect execution''. The selection relationship with "No performance execution" is shown. Regarding FIG. 8-5(A), it is shown how many pieces of data are allocated out of 300 numerical data from 0 to 0299 regarding the allocation to whether or not to execute the suggestion display effect of SR2. In FIG. 8-5 (A), when the variable display is executed, the suggestion display 111F001 shown in FIG. Whether or not to execute is determined.

In FIG. 8-5 (A), the percentage of people who choose to execute the suggestion display 111F001 is set in the relationship "3rd super reach > 2nd super reach > 1st super reach > normal reach > no reach". There is. Among these fluctuation patterns, "non-reach" is a variable display fluctuation pattern that does not constitute reach.

Regarding these fluctuation patterns, the order in which the percentage of selection when the display result is a jackpot is higher than when the display result is a loss is as follows: 3rd super reach > 2nd super reach > 1st super reach > normal reach > non-standard reach. Reach>”. Therefore, the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed more often when the variable display results in a winning display result than when the variable display results in a winning display result. Thereby, when the suggestion display 111F001 is executed, the expectation level of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state is higher than when the suggestion display 111F001 is not executed, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

In this way, the suggestion display 111F001 can be once erased and then displayed again as shown in Figure 8-4 (J), and the suggestion display 111F001 can be displayed again as shown in Figure 8-4 (M). At this time, it is possible to display the suggestion display 111F001 that has changed to a stage where the expectation level of being controlled to a jackpot gaming state is higher than before it is once erased.

[Example of data table for selecting the type of effect when executing a suggestive display effect with variable display]

FIG. 8-5(B) is a diagram showing a suggestion display effect type selection table. The suggestion display effect type selection table is a table for selecting the type of effect when executing the effect of the suggestion display 111F001.

In the suggestion display performance type selection table, the performance control CPU 120 updates each variation pattern of "non-reach", "normal reach", "first super reach", "second super reach", and "third super reach". Among the random numbers for production, the extraction value of the random number SR3 for selection of suggestion display production type (0 to 0209 numerical range) used to determine whether or not to execute the production of suggestion display 111F001 and the selection relationship between various suggestion display production types. The allocation is indicated by the number of SR3s.

The types of suggestion display performances are (1) a performance that does not develop from a temporary stop state of non-reach out to an SP performance, (2) a performance that does not develop from a temporary stop state of a normal reach to an SP performance, and (3) a performance of the first SP reach that is off. A performance that does not develop from a temporary stop state to a SP performance, (4) A performance that develops from a non-reaching temporary stop state to a second SP performance (SP2), and is once erased and then redisplayed.Suggestion display 111F001 indicates "80%" (5) This is a performance that develops from the temporary stop state of normal reach to the 2nd SP performance (SP2), and a meter display of "80%" is displayed in the suggestion display 111F001 that is once erased and then redisplayed. (6) A performance that develops from a temporary stop state where the 1st SP reach is off to a 2nd SP performance (SP2), and a performance that displays a meter of "80%" on the suggestion display 111F001 that is once erased and then redisplayed, ( 7) A production that develops from a temporary stop state of non-reach out, to the 3rd SP production (SP3), where the meter displays "100%" in the suggestion display 111F001 that is once erased and redisplayed, (8) Normal reach is off. (9) Temporary stop when the 1st SP reach is off This is a production that develops from the state to the 3rd SP production (SP3), which is a production that displays a "100%" meter in the suggestion display 111F001 that is once erased and then redisplayed, and (10) a temporary stop state where the 2nd SP reach is off. This is a performance that develops from 3rd SP performance (SP3), and a performance that displays a meter of "100%" can be selected in the suggestion display 111F001 that is once erased and then redisplayed.

The meanings of the main terms in the explanation of the types of suggestive display effects are as follows. A non-reach-out is a combination of symbols that does not reach the reach state and becomes a miss. A normal reach deviation is a combination of symbols that deviates from the reach performance state. The 1st SP reach deviation is a combination of symbols that deviates from the reach performance state of the 1st SP performance. The 2nd SP reach deviation is a combination of symbols that deviates from the reach performance state of the 2nd SP performance. The 3rd SP reach deviation is a combination of symbols that deviates from the reach performance state of the 3rd SP performance.

The first SP performance is basically an SP performance executed in a first super reach variation pattern, but it may also be executed as a reach performance executed before developing into the second SP performance or the third SP performance. The 2nd SP performance is basically an SP performance performed in a variable pattern of the 2nd super reach, but it may also be performed as a reach performance performed before developing into the 3rd SP performance. The 3rd SP performance is basically an SP performance that is executed with a variable pattern of the 3rd super reach, and is basically a variable pattern that has a higher percentage of selections when it comes to a jackpot display result compared to other SP performances. Since this is a performance that is executed, it cannot be used as a reach performance that is performed before a performance that develops into another performance.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(B), in the variation patterns of "non-reach", "normal reach", and "first super reach", only performances that do not develop into SP performances are selected. As shown in Figure 8-5 (B), in the "Second Super Reach", it is possible to select a production that will develop into the second SP production, and when redisplaying the once-erased suggestion display 111F001, the "80%" It is possible to select the performance that displays the meter. As shown in Figure 8-5 (B), in the "3rd Super Reach", it is possible to select a production that develops into the 3rd SP production, and when redisplaying the once-erased suggestion display 111F001, the "100%" It is possible to select the performance that displays the meter. In this way, the "3rd Super Reach" is a super reach with higher expectations for a jackpot than the "2nd Super Reach", so the meter display when redisplaying the once deleted suggestion display 111F001. Since the level is set higher than the level displayed on the meter during the "second super reach", it is possible to further heighten the player's expectations for the jackpot.

Each effect shown in FIG. 8-5(B) includes the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command as the effect mode related to the suggestion display 111F001, such as the number of execution times and execution timing of the chance-up effect in the suggestion display 111F001 to be executed. A corresponding presentation mode is predetermined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), for example, if the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased at the stage where the 1st SP reach is displayed and the 2nd SP reach is displayed, the suggestion display 111F001 is deleted at the stage where the normal reach is displayed. Compared to the case where the display 111F001 is once erased, when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, the ratio of the stage to which the suggestion display changes to 80% suggestion display and 100% suggestion display is different.

As mentioned above, before the suggestion display 111F001 is deleted, the meter display is "60%" or less, and when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, the meter display is "80%", "100%", etc. By displaying the suggestion display 111F001 that changes the level of expectation to be controlled to a jackpot gaming state to a higher level than before, it is possible to increase interest in the game.

In addition, in Figure 8-5 (B), a display suggesting that the SP performance develops from a performance that displays a meter of ``80%'' or ``100%'' in the respective states of the 1st SP reach being off and the 2nd SP reaching being out of reach. In addition to the effects, a type of suggestion display effect may be provided in which the SP effect can be developed from the effect of displaying a meter with a percentage value of less than 80%. In addition, when the SP effect develops according to the meter display value from the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern, such as when the 1st SP reach is off and the 2nd SP reach is off, for example, the meter display in the state where the 2nd SP reach is off. The expectation level for a jackpot will be different depending on the meter display value when the SP performance develops, such as making the expectation level for a jackpot higher when the value is ``100%'' than when it is ``80%.'' You can also do this.

[Example of data table for selecting the timing for redisplaying the suggestion display after it is deleted]

FIG. 8-5(C) is a diagram showing a suggestion display restart timing selection table. The suggestion display restart timing selection table, as shown in FIG. 8-4(M), is a data table used to select and determine the timing for redisplaying the suggestion display 111F001 that has been erased once.

In the suggestion display re-display start timing selection table, the timing for re-displaying the once-disappeared suggestion display 111F001 is determined to be 1 second after the suggestion display's "re-display decision effect" for each of "jackpot" and "miss". ``When 3 seconds have elapsed after the redisplay decision effect'', the suggestion display ``When 5 seconds have elapsed after the redisplay decision effect'' can be selected. In the suggestion display redisplay start timing selection table, the suggestion display redisplay start timing selection random number SR4 (from 0 to 0399) used to select the suggestion display redisplay start timing is selected from among the production random numbers updated by the production control CPU 120. The selected relationship between the extracted value of the numerical value range) and the type of timing when displaying the once-erased suggestion display 111F001 again is shown.

In the suggestion display redisplay start timing selection table, the suggestion display redisplay start timing is, for example, during a roulette performance as shown in Figure 8-4 (M), a redisplay decision performance (roulette There are multiple types of elapsed time such as 1 second, 3 seconds, and 5 seconds since the execution of the image 111F009SP effect section (when the effect section stops at the position of the fingertip image 111F010).

In the suggestion display re-display start timing selection table, the extraction value of SR4 and the suggestion display re-display start timing are set so that the longer elapsed time is selected for "jackpot" than for "miss". The selection relationship allocation is shown by the number of SR4. As a result, the longer the time until the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again after the re-display decision performance in which the SP performance is selected as shown in FIG. 8-4 (M), for example, the more the jackpot game state is controlled. The expectation level will be higher.

In addition, in the suggestion display re-display start timing selection table, the data was set so that a longer elapsed time is selected for "Jackpot" than "Lose", but conversely, "Jackpot The data may be set so that a shorter elapsed time is selected at a higher rate for "time" than for "missing time." In that case, for example, the longer the time until the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again after the redisplay decision performance in which the SP performance is selected as shown in FIG. 8-4 (M), the more the jackpot game state. The level of expectation that is controlled by

Note that the timing to start redisplaying the suggestion display is not limited to the timing when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the redisplay determination performance was executed, but may also be a timing that matches the execution timing of the redisplay determination performance. Further, the timing may be set to match the timing of occurrence of a specific preview effect.

[Example of setting and execution of suggestion display]
Next, use the suggestion display presence/absence determination table, the suggestion display effect type selection table, and the suggestion display redisplay start timing selection table shown in Figure 8-5 to determine how to set the suggestion display effect and how to Explain how to perform the suggestion display.

In the performance control CPU 120, when executing variable display of decorative symbols in response to receiving a variable pattern command, in the variable display start setting process of S171 of FIG. By checking the data of the fluctuation pattern command, confirm the type of fluctuation pattern to be executed, extract SR2, and use the suggestion display presence/absence determination table in Figure 8-5 (A) to determine the effect of suggestion display 111F001. Determine whether to execute.

Then, when it is determined not to execute the effect of the suggestion display 111F001, in the variable display start setting process of S171 in FIG. Select and set the data for

On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the effect of the suggestion display 111F001, in the variable display start setting process of S171 in FIG. Select data for Next, confirm the type of variation pattern of the variable display to be executed this time, extract SR3, and use the suggestion display effect type selection table in Figure 8-5 (B) to display the suggestion to be executed in the variable display this time. Select and decide the type of performance. Furthermore, in the variable display start setting process of S171 in FIG. By checking the data, you can check the display result (jackpot, miss) of the variable display to be executed, extract SR4, and use the suggestion display re-display start timing selection table in Figure 8-5 (C) to make a suggestion. The start timing for redisplaying the display 111F001 is selected and determined.

Based on various decisions regarding the performance of the suggestion display 111F001, the performance control CPU 120 determines what kind of performance pattern is to be used to perform the performance of the suggestion display 111F001, and executes the performance of the suggestion display 111F001 using the determined performance pattern. Performance control data for executing the performance is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, after the variable display is started, the performance control CPU 120 makes suggestions according to the set performance content through the variable display performance process of S172 in FIG. 7, based on the stored performance control data. The effect of display 111F001 is executed. This makes it possible to perform an effect using the suggestion display 111F001 as shown in FIG. 8-4, for example.

[Example of production timing of suggestion display 111F001]
Next, a typical example of the presentation timing of the suggestion display 111F001 will be explained using a timing chart. FIG. 8-6 is a timing chart showing a typical example of the presentation timing of the suggestion display 111F001. In each of FIGS. 8-6(A) to (C), the variable display state of the decorative pattern and the meter display state of the suggestion display 111F001 are shown over time.

Figure 8-6 (A) shows an example of the first timing of the suggestion display performance, and specifically, the non-reaching out of Figure 8-5 (B) develops into an SP performance such as SP2 performance or SP3 performance. This shows a performance control pattern.

In FIG. 8-6(A), the suggestion display 111F001 is being executed during the execution of the variable display that does not become a ready-to-reach state, but the non-reaching symbol is temporarily stopped and the suggestion display 111F001 is temporarily erased. After that, execution of the above-mentioned roulette effect is started, and as a result of the roulette effect, it is decided that the SP effect will develop, and the suggestion display 111F001 starts to be displayed again one second after the result of the roulette effect is determined. . Then, the execution of the SP performance is started according to the performance result of the roulette performance.

Figure 8-6 (B) shows an example of the second timing of the suggestion display effect, and specifically, the effect that develops from the normal reach of Figure 8-5 (B) to an SP effect such as SP2 effect or SP3 effect. This shows a control pattern.

In Figure 8-6 (B), the suggestion display 111F001 was executed during the execution of the variable display that did not reach the reach state and during the execution of the variable display in the normal reach state, but when the symbol was out of reach and the symbol temporarily stopped, the suggestion display 111F001 will be deleted once. After that, execution of the above-mentioned roulette effect is started, and as a result of the roulette effect, it is decided that the SP effect will develop, and the suggestion display 111F001 starts to be displayed again 3 seconds after the result of the roulette effect is determined. . Then, the execution of the SP performance is started according to the performance result of the roulette performance.

FIG. 8-6(C) shows an example of the third timing of the suggestion display effect, and specifically shows the effect control pattern in which the first SP reach in FIG. 8-5(B) develops from a loss to an SP2 effect. be.

In Figure 8-6 (C), the suggestion display 111F001 was executed during the execution of the variable display that does not reach the reach state, the normal reach state, and the variable in the 1st SP performance, but the reach is out and the symbol is temporarily stopped. , the suggestion display 111F001 is temporarily deleted. After that, execution of the above-mentioned roulette effect is started, and as a result of the roulette effect, it is decided to develop into the second SP effect, and the suggestion display 111F001 starts to be displayed again 5 seconds after the result of the roulette effect is determined. There is. Then, according to the performance result of the roulette performance, execution of the second SP performance is started.

As shown in FIGS. 8-6(A) to 8-6(C), for the effect of once erasing the suggestion display 111F001 and then displaying it again, a plurality of types of erasure timing and re-display timing are provided. Furthermore, when the roulette effect is executed after the temporary stop of the decorative symbols, a plurality of types of start timings are provided for the effect to display the suggestion display 111F001 again. In this manner, the performance in which the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased and then redisplayed has a variety of performance control timings, and can improve the interest of the performance.

In addition, as shown in the first to third timings of (A) to (C) in FIG. 8-6, when non-reach is displayed, when normal reach is displayed, when super reach is displayed, etc., the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed. can be erased at multiple timings. As shown in FIG. 8-5(B), for example, if the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased at the stage where the 1st SP reach is displayed as being off and the stage where the 2nd SP reach is displayed, Compared to the case where the display 111F001 is once erased, when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, the ratio of the stage to which the suggestion display changes to 80% suggestion display and 100% suggestion display is different. As a result, depending on the timing at which the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased, the rate at which the level of expectation changes based on the meter display suggested by the suggestion display 111F001 that is displayed again varies, so the suggestion display is once erased. It is possible to draw the attention of the player to the timing when the game is played, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Example of a production that re-executes the production that was executed before deletion when the suggestion display is executed again]
Next, the chance-up effect that was executed before the suggestion display 111F001 was once erased can be executed again when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, and in response to the execution of the chance-up effect, An example of production control in which it is possible to change the stage of the meter display in the suggestion display 111F001 will be described.

Specifically, during the variable display, all chance-up effects performed during the execution of the Super Reach SP effect are memorized, and when the suggestion display 111F001 as shown in Figure 8-4 (M) is displayed again. By re-executing the stored chance-up effect, the effect control CPU 120 changes the meter display of the suggestion display 111F001 and temporarily raises the level of the meter display to a higher level than before deletion. May be executed.

If such a performance is executed, the chance-up performance that was executed before the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased can be executed again when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, and the predetermined performance is executed. Accordingly, the stage of the display mode in the suggestion display 111F001 can be changed, thereby eliminating the player's sense of regret even when the chance-up effect is executed and the jackpot gaming state is not controlled. can do.

In addition, when performing such a performance, as a chance-up performance, the expectation of a jackpot is higher than the normal chance-up performance (weak chance-up performance: first predetermined performance) and the normal chance-up performance. Strong chance up effect: 2nd predetermined effect) If it is possible to perform the normal chance up effect performed as the chance up effect executed before the suggestion display 111F001 is deleted, the suggestion display 111F001 When playing the game again, the player's expectations may be increased by upgrading the performance to a strong chance-up performance.

[Example of a production in which the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the rate at which the expectation level suggested by the redisplayed suggestion display changes to the highest level]
Next, in a pachinko game machine in which setting values, such as winning probability, that are different in terms of advantages for the player, can be set by the setting means, the more advantageous the setting value is for the player, the more the suggestion display 111F001 that is displayed again is An example of performance will be described in which the rate at which the suggested expectation level (the expectation level controlled to a jackpot game state) changes to the highest stage is increased.

For example, as a suggestion display effect type selection table as shown in Figure 8-5(B), it is compatible with pachinko gaming machines in which setting values such as jackpot probability etc. explained using Figures 8-1 to 8-3 can be changed. In addition, a table may be provided in which the types of suggestion display effects are set so that the selection ratio of the meter display suggested by the suggestion display 111F001 that is displayed again is different, corresponding to each of the setting values 1 to 6. In the table, the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the rate at which a high-level meter display is selected as the meter display displayed by the redisplayed suggestion display 111F001. In this way, it is possible to perform an effect such that the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the rate at which the expectation level suggested by the redisplayed suggestion display 111F001 changes to the highest level. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player to the redisplay of the suggestion display 111F001 and to increase his interest.

[Other control examples of meter display such as suggestion display 111F001]
Next, another control example of the meter display of the suggestion display 111F001 will be explained. For example, a description will be given of control for executing a specific performance based on detection of a motion by a detection means capable of detecting a player's motion (operation), such as the push button 31B, push sensor 35B, or the like.

The performance control CPU 120 controls a meter performance that changes the display mode of a meter display shown in an image in response to detection of continuous operation (hereinafter referred to as continuous press) of the push button 31B as a continuous action by the player. In addition to this, based on the detection of a predetermined action of the player that is different from repeated hits, such as a long-press operation of the push button 31B, automatic repeated hits are determined, in which repeated hits of the push button 31B are deemed to have been executed at predetermined intervals. In response to this, a meter effect is executed to change the display mode of the meter display.

In the meter performance, various performance controls as described below are executed. When a variable display is executed in a variation pattern of a special reach (for example, a third super reach and a fourth super reach described later) predetermined as a specific variation pattern, a meter effect is executed.

At the start of the special reach, "left", "middle", and "right" are variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5. The decorative pattern is displayed moving from the center of the display area of the image display device 5 to the corner of the display area. These ornamental symbols form a reach symbol in which the "left" and "right" ornamental symbols stop at the same symbol and the "middle" symbol is variably displayed.

On the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, a meter image corresponding to the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed. The meter image has a plurality of scales (11 scales) in the vertical direction, and is an image that displays a so-called meter value. The scale of the meter image has a configuration in which one special stage "MAX scale" is provided on ten "normal scale" stages. In the meter image, the scale gradually changes to the first color (blank area in the figure) in response to the detection of the player's operation of the push button 120 within the valid operation period during which the operation of the push button 31B is valid. The meter value is displayed in the second color by changing from the first color to the second color (shaded part of the pattern). The meter value changes (increases) from the bottom to the top, as shown by the broken line arrow in the figure.

A predetermined character image is displayed on the right side of the meter image (in the center of the display area of the image display device 5). Below the character image, a button image consisting of an image imitating the push button 31B and a text image of "Continuously press!" is displayed. The display of the button image prompts the player to operate (repeatedly hit) the push button 31B.

Below the button image, an operation validity period image indicating the operation validity period of the push button 31B is displayed using a meter display in the form of a horizontal bar graph. In the operation valid period image, the operation valid period is indicated by a horizontal meter value that decreases in the direction of the dashed arrow in the figure.

Regarding the special reach performance, if it is decided to move to the first advanced performance, after the start of the special reach performance, the push button 31B is pressed repeatedly or automatically by the player's operation within the operation validity period. When the meter display of the meter image reaches level L5 by repeated hits, the game shifts to the first advanced performance.

In addition, when it is decided to move to the second development performance regarding the special reach performance, after the start of the special reach performance, the player repeatedly presses the push button 31B by the player's operation within the operation validity period. Alternatively, when the meter display of the meter image reaches the stage of level L10 by automatic repeated hits, the second development effect is entered.

Regarding the special reach performance, if it is decided to shift to a special development performance, after the start of the special reach performance, the player can repeatedly press the push button 31B by himself or herself within the operation validity period, or When the meter display of the meter image reaches the MAX level of the special stage by automatic repeated hits, a transition is made to a special development effect.

Next, a description will be given of the relationship between the detection determination and the change in the meter display of the meter image for each of the automatic repeated hits and automatic repeated hits. First, I will explain self-striking. Within the valid operation period, each time a short press operation of the push button 31B is detected, the performance control CPU 120 determines that the self-striking has been performed repeatedly. Each time a self-powered continuous hit is detected and determined, a display is performed in which the display level of the meter value of the meter image (the number of displayed second colors) increases one step at a time.

When the special development performance is not selected and it has been decided not to move to the special development performance, if self-successful repeated hits are detected and judged within the operation validity period, the meter value can reach the maximum level L10, but up to the level MAX. Control is performed to limit the increase in the meter value so that it is impossible to reach the meter value.

When selecting a special development performance in which it has been decided to shift to a special development performance, if a self-powered continuous hit is detected and judged within the valid operation period, the meter value will be able to reach the maximum level Ll0, and after that, the self-powered continuous hit is automatically controlled so that the meter value exceeds the level L10 and reaches the level MAX, regardless of the level.

In this manner, in this embodiment, when the self-powered repeated hits are executed, the meter display of the meter image can reach the maximum level L10 in response to the detection of the self-powered repeated hits. Then, when it is decided not to move to the special development effect, the change in the meter display due to continuous hits will stop at the maximum level L10, and when it is decided to move to the special development effect, the meter display will automatically change. Control is executed to exceed level L10 and reach level MAX.

Next, automatic consecutive hits will be explained. If a long-pressing operation of the push button 31B for a specific period (for example, 1 second) or more is detected within the valid operation period, an automatic repeated-hit determination is made in which it is assumed that repeated hits have been executed at a predetermined time interval.

When it is determined to be an automatic repeated hit by the automatic repeated hit determination, it is determined that the repeated hit has been executed at a predetermined time interval, and each time the determination is made, the display level of the meter value of the meter image (the number of displays in the second color) is changed. A display is performed in which the value increases one step at a time. The predetermined time interval at which it is determined that consecutive hits have been executed due to automatic consecutive hits is longer than the time interval at which it is determined that automatic consecutive hits have been executed. As a result, the rate of change in the display level of the meter value in response to automatic repeated hits is controlled to be slower than the rate of change in the display level of the meter value in response to automatic repeated hits.

When the special development effect is not selected and it has been decided not to move to the special development effect, if automatic continuous hits are detected and judged within the valid operation period, the meter value can reach the maximum level L5, but only up to level MAX. Control is performed to limit the increase in the meter value so that it is impossible to reach the meter value.

When selecting a special development performance in which it has been decided to shift to a special development performance, if automatic repeated hits are detected and judged within the valid operation period, the meter value will be able to reach the maximum level L5, and after that, automatic repeated hits will be performed. is automatically controlled so that the meter value exceeds the level L5 and reaches the level MAX, regardless of the level.

In this manner, in this embodiment, when automatic repeated hits are executed, the meter display of the meter image can reach the maximum level L5 in response to detection of automatic repeated hits. Then, when it is decided not to move to the special development effect, the change in the meter display due to automatic repeated hits will stop at the maximum level L5, and when it is decided to move to the special development effect, the meter display will automatically change. Control is executed to exceed level L5 and reach level MAX.

In this way, when comparing the time when self-powered continuous hitting is executed and the time when automatic continuous hitting is executed, self-powered continuous hitting is detected and determined at a time interval shorter than the judgment time interval for continuous hitting in automatic repeated hitting. Then, when a meter effect in which the meter value cannot reach level MAX is executed, the meter value that can be changed to the maximum extent by self-strike repeatedly is level L10, and the meter value that can be changed to the maximum extent by auto-strike repeatedly is level L10. It is L5. When a meter effect in which the meter value can reach level MAX is executed, the meter value that can be changed to the maximum extent by self-strike repeatedly is level L10, and the meter value that can be changed to the maximum extent by auto-strike is level L5. Thereafter, at a predetermined timing, a display is performed in which the meter value automatically reaches the level MAX from the current level, regardless of the operation, for each of the self-powered repeated hits and automatic repeated hits.

By controlling such effects, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A meter effect when executing a meter effect as a specific effect based on the detection and determination of auto-repetitive hits, and a meter effect when executing a meter effect based on the detection and determination of auto-repeated hits. Compared to level L5, which is the meter value at which the performance mode of the meter performance can be changed to the maximum extent, the specific stage of the meter value at which the performance mode of the meter performance can be changed to the maximum extent is set higher, such as level L10, to perform continuous hits on your own. It is possible to make the player feel the significance.

(2) Within the valid operation period, if the performance mode of the meter performance reaches level L5, which is a predetermined stage, it becomes possible to move to the first advanced performance, and when the performance mode of the meter performance reaches level L10, which is a specific stage. In this case, it is possible to move to the second development effect. As a result, the type of production mode that the production mode of the meter production is developed to is different depending on when the production mode of the meter production reaches a predetermined stage and when it reaches a specific stage, so that the player can continue playing on his own. It can encourage you to move.

(3) When it is determined in the meter performance not to proceed to the special development performance, the level MAX, which is the special stage of the meter performance, is a stage of the performance mode that cannot be reached when performing self-successful repeated hits. As a result, when it has been decided not to move to the special development effect, even if the player makes repeated hits on his own at too high a speed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 side It is possible to determine the stages of the presentation mode that can be reached.

(4) Based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition, such as when the variable display is determined to be a jackpot display result and it is determined to move to a special development effect, it is determined that it is an automatic continuous hit. Since the meter value is controlled so that it can exceed level L5 and reach MAX within the valid operation period, it is possible to prevent the player who plays auto-repeat play from losing interest.

[Main effects obtained by the feature part 111F]
[1] As shown in Figure 8-4, the suggestion display effect can be displayed again after the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased. Since it is possible to have the suggestion display 111F001 change to a stage where the expectation level is higher than that of the jackpot gaming state, the timing at which the suggestion display 111F001 changes is unexpected, and it is possible to make the game more interesting. can.

[2] As shown in Figure 8-4 (J), the suggestion display 111F001 was erased as a heresy after a predetermined notification was given that the game would not be controlled to a jackpot gaming state due to a temporary stop when the display result was that the decorative design was off. Later, it can be displayed again as shown in FIG. 8-4(M). Thereby, even after a predetermined notification that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled, the player's expectation for the jackpot gaming state can be maintained.

[3] The suggestion display 111F001 is shown in FIG. 8-4 (J) after a predetermined notification that the jackpot game state is not controlled due to a temporary stop with the display result of the decorative pattern being removed is made. As shown in (K) to (M), it is possible to display them again in connection with the execution of a special performance such as a roulette performance. As a result, the suggestion display 111F001 can be displayed again in connection with the execution of the special performance after a predetermined notification that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled, so that the suggestion display 111F001 can be displayed when the special performance is executed. It is possible to make the player expect that 111F001 will be displayed again.

[4] As shown in [Example of a performance in which the performance that was executed before deletion is re-executed when the suggestion display is re-executed], the chance-up performance that was executed before the suggestion display 111F001 is once deleted is replaced by the suggestion display 111F001. It is possible to execute it again when the predetermined effect is executed again, and the stage of the display mode in the suggestion display 111F001 can be changed according to the execution of the predetermined effect. Even when the jackpot game state is not controlled, the player's sense of regret can be eliminated.

[5] Suggestive display as shown in the first to third timings of (A) to (C) in Figure 8-6, such as when non-reach is displayed as a deviation, normal reach is displayed as a deviation, super reach is displayed as a deviation, etc. It is possible to temporarily erase 111F001 at multiple types of timing. As shown in FIG. 8-5(B), for example, if the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased at the stage where the 1st SP reach is displayed as being off and the stage where the 2nd SP reach is displayed, Compared to the case where the display 111F001 is once erased, when the suggestion display 111F001 is displayed again, the ratio of the stage to which the suggestion display changes to 80% suggestion display and 100% suggestion display is different. As a result, depending on the timing at which the suggestion display 111F001 is once erased, the rate at which the level of expectation changes based on the meter display suggested by the suggestion display 111F001 that is displayed again varies, so the suggestion display is once erased. It is possible to draw the attention of the player to the timing when the game is played, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[6] As explained in [Example of production in which the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the higher the rate at which the level of expectation suggested by the redisplayed suggestion display changes to the highest stage], the set value is more advantageous to the player. The more advantageous it is to the redisplay of the suggestion display 111F001, the higher the rate at which the expectation level suggested by the redisplayed suggestion display 111F001 changes to the highest stage. It is possible to draw the attention of players and increase their interest.

[Other modifications of the characteristic portion 111F]
[1] The execution timing of the chance-up effect shown in FIG. 8-4 may be set to a fixed timing regardless of the type of variation pattern of the variable display. Further, the execution timing of the chance-up effect shown in FIG. 8-4 may be set to different timing depending on the type of variation pattern of the variable display.

[2] The execution timing of the chance-up effect shown in Figure 8-4 can be selected from multiple types of execution timing so that even if the type of variation pattern of the variable display is the same, the timing can be different. Good too.

[3] In Figure 8-4, as an example of a chance-up effect, an image of a combination of letters and numbers suggesting an increase in chances is shown. However, the chance-up effect is not limited to this. Other effects such as color, cut-in image color, movable body color, or background image color may be used.

[4] The suggestion display 111F001 shown in Figure 8-4 can be used if the display mode changes step by step, such as an image displaying a level value or an image displaying a point value instead of a display indicating a percentage. , it can be anything.

[5] The chance-up performance shown in FIG. 8-4 can be said to be a type of preview performance such as a jackpot preview performance, so it may be called a "chance-up notice".

[6] When the display effect of the suggestion display 111F001 shown in Figure 8-4 is once erased and then executed again, the meter display changes to a higher stage than before the deletion, and the meter display changes to a higher stage than before the deletion. There are effects that do not change in stages, and which effect to perform may be selected by lottery. For example, when a jackpot is achieved, the rate at which a performance that changes to a higher level than before deletion is performed may be higher than when it is a loss.

[7] When the suggestion display 111F001 shown in FIG. 8-4 is once erased and then redisplayed, the meter display may all be set to "100%".

[8] The effect of once erasing the suggestion display 111F001 shown in FIG. 8-4 and then redisplaying it may be executed for the active display. For example, after the active display is once erased, the active display may be displayed again in a display mode (color, etc.) that makes the expectation of a jackpot higher than before the active display was erased.

[9] The effect of once erasing the suggestion display 111F001 shown in FIG. 8-4 and then displaying it again may be executed for the pending display. For example, after the hold display is once erased, the hold display that is redisplayed may be displayed in a display mode (color, etc.) that makes the expectation of a jackpot higher than before the hold display was erased.

[10] The effect of the suggestion display 111F001 in which the display mode can be changed stepwise as shown in FIG. 8-4 may be applied to a so-called step-up effect in which the display mode (display mode) changes stepwise.

[11] In the suggestion display 111F001 shown in FIG. 8-4, the meter display can be displayed on a plurality of display sections, but it may be displayed on a single display section. In addition, the meter display of suggestion display 111F001 is assumed to change stepwise in 20% increments, but is not limited to this, and may change in steps 5% increments, 30% increments, etc. It is also possible to target items that change in other step-by-step ways.

[12] Advantageous states that are advantageous for the player include, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot gaming state, other advantageous states such as a high probability state (variable probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. Further, the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player may include a state where small wins can occur frequently and a ball can be obtained due to the small hits, such as a so-called small hit rush state.

[13] As an example of the setting values in the embodiment described above, there are six setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be setting stages with more setting values than six types of setting values 1 to 6, such as three setting stages of setting values 1 to 3. Good too.
(Explanation regarding association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to a characteristic part may be combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other characteristic parts as appropriate. Features combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of the configurations of other features as appropriate.

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

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 also includes a gaming machine (such as Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Suggestive display that can suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the stepwise display mode (stepwise display mode such as numerical display and level display) (Suggestive display 111F001 etc. in Figure 8-4 etc.) Equipped with a suggestion display means for displaying the
The suggestion display means is capable of once erasing the suggestion display (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (J)) and then displaying it again (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (N)), and displays the suggestion display again. Sometimes, the suggestion display has changed to a stage where the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than before it is erased (such as 80% as shown in FIG. 8-4 (I)) (see FIG. 8-4 (N)). (100%, etc. as shown in Figure 8-4 (N)),
moreover,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a dialogue notice) related to the variable display,
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestive performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the specific performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance in a manner different from that when the suggestive performance is not performed (for example, a line preview). Examples include gaming machines that display a blurry image overlaid on an image or freeze dialogue previews.

The gaming machine of the present invention also includes a gaming machine (such as Pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (such as a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Suggestive display that can suggest the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the stepwise display mode (stepwise display mode such as numerical display and level display) (Suggestive display 111F001 etc. in Figure 8-4 etc.) Equipped with a suggestion display means for displaying the
The suggestion display means is capable of once erasing the suggestion display (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (J)) and then displaying it again (e.g., Fig. 8-4 (N)), and displays the suggestion display again. Sometimes, the suggestion display has changed to a stage where the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is higher than before it is erased (such as 80% as shown in FIG. 8-4 (I)) (see FIG. 8-4 (N)). (100%, etc. as shown in Figure 8-4 (N)),
moreover,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance related to the variable display (for example, a speech notice, a variable display of a decorative pattern),
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestion performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the suggestion performance execution means can execute the suggestion performance in a manner different from when the specific performance is not performed (for example, in FIG. An example of this is a gaming machine (such as ``-14'', which displays an image with a setting suggestion effect in a highlighted manner). .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the suggestion display again after once erasing it, and when the suggestion display is displayed again, there is a high expectation that the suggestion display will be controlled in a more advantageous state than before it was erased. Since it is possible to display a suggestion display that has changed in stages, the timing at which the suggestion display changes is unexpected, and there is an expectation that when the suggestion display is displayed again, it will be controlled in a more advantageous state than before it was deleted. By displaying the suggestion display that has changed to a higher level, it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Further, since the suggestion performance and the specific performance can be executed at the same time, and the mode of the suggestion performance can be changed according to the execution status of the specific performance, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the set value and the suggestive effect may be associated with each other. For example, when the setting value is high (for example, 4 to 6), the execution rate of the suggestion effect may be set higher than when the setting value is low (for example, 1 to 3). By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to suggest settings based on the frequency of execution of the suggestion effect, thereby increasing the player's interest.

Further, a plurality of erasing times may be provided and the erasing time may be changed according to a set value. For example, if the setting value is high (for example, 4 to 6), the erasing time may be set longer than if the setting value is low (for example, 1 to 3). By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to suggest settings based on the length of the erasing time, thereby increasing interest.

Further, during a period in which the suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state is being erased, a suggestion effect related to the setting of the set value may be executed. By doing so, during the period when the suggestion display is erased, the player can learn information related to the setting value while expecting that the level of expectation will change to a high stage when the suggestion display is displayed again. This will increase your interest.
In addition, if the setting value is suggested based on multiple factors (for example, two factors such as the execution rate of the suggestion effect and the length of time for erasing the suggestion display), the setting value can be set advantageously for the player based on multiple factors. If a value is suggested, the player can be more confident that the setting value is advantageous to the player, and even if a certain element does not suggest a setting value that is advantageous to the player, If an advantageous setting value is suggested based on the above factors, the player can maintain a sense of expectation that the setting value is advantageous to the player, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine that can improve interest, the gaming machine that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for the player (for example, a special feature) A pachinko gaming machine 1) having a section 61AK,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance (for example, a dialogue notice) related to the variable display,
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestive performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the specific performance execution means is capable of executing the specific performance in a manner different from that when the suggestive performance is not performed (for example, a line preview). Examples include gaming machines that display a blurry image overlaid on an image or freeze dialogue previews. Below, one example of the form of this gaming machine will be explained as another example of the form.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine that can improve interest,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a characteristic part 61AK) that can execute a variable display (for example, a special figure game) and control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous for a player,
Based on a setting change operation (for example, an operation to change a setting value, such as an operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002), a plurality of types of setting values (for example, "1" to " a setting means (for example, the main board 11) capable of setting any one of the setting values ``6'');
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) related to the setting of the setting value;
A specific performance execution means (for example, a performance control board 12) capable of executing a specific performance related to the variable display (for example, a speech notice, a variable display of a decorative pattern),
The suggestive performance and the specific performance can be performed during the same period (for example, the setting suggestive performance can be performed while the dialogue preview is being executed),
When the suggestion performance and the specific performance are executed during the same period, the suggestion performance execution means can execute the suggestion performance in a manner different from when the specific performance is not performed (for example, in FIG. An example of this is a gaming machine (such as ``-14'', which displays an image with a setting suggestion effect in a highlighted manner). Below, one example of the form of this gaming machine will be explained as another example of the form.

(Other form examples)
Next, the characteristic portion 61AK, which is a characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1, will be explained.

(Setting value)
In the feature section 61AK, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the probability of winning the jackpot differs depending on the setting value), and one of them is set in the pachinko game machine 1. Set to 1. Here, "1" to "6" are prepared as setting values.

As a configuration for setting (changing) such setting values, the characteristic section 61AK is provided with a lock switch 61AK001, a setting changeover switch 61AK002, and a display monitor 61AK003, as shown in FIG. 9-1. There is. These are electrically connected to the main board 11.

The lock switch 61AK001 is operated when switching the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a setting value changing state in which the setting value can be changed. The lock switch 61AK001 is provided with a keyhole into which a setting key (key) owned by a clerk of a game parlor (including a game parlor) or the like (hereinafter also simply referred to as a clerk or the like) is inserted. The lock switch 61AK001 has a structure that allows a setting key inserted into a keyhole to be rotated. The lock switch 61AK001 is off when the setting key can be inserted into and removed from the keyhole, and turned on when a store clerk or the like inserts the setting key into the keyhole and rotates it. Therefore, when the setting key is rotated to the on rotation position, the setting key cannot be removed from the lock switch 61AK001 unless the setting key is returned to the off rotation position again. Based on the lock switch 61AK001 being turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to a setting value changing state.

The setting changeover switch 61AK002 is composed of a push button, etc., and is operated when changing a setting value. The setting changeover switch may be constituted by a rotary switch or the like in which different rotational positions are set for each set value.

The display monitor 61AK003 is composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying numbers using, for example, seven segments arranged in a figure eight, and displays setting values and the like.

The lock switch 61AK001, the setting changeover switch 61AK002, and the display monitor 61AK003 are arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 along with the main board 11, a clear switch (RAM clear switch), a power switch, and the like. The pachinko game machine 1 is centered around an axis extending in the vertical direction provided at either the left or right end of the island of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed (the structure to which the pachinko game machine 1 is attached). It can be rotated (opened). Due to this rotation, the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 becomes visible, and the lock switch 61AK001, setting changeover switch 61AK002, display monitor 61AK003, clear switch, etc. become visible (the switches can be operated). In order to rotate the pachinko game machine 1, a key (which may be the same as the setting key described above or may be different from the setting key) that is possessed by a clerk or the like is required. Therefore, the person who can rotate the pachinko game machine 1, in other words, who can visually recognize and operate the lock switch 61AK001, etc., is usually not a player but a clerk or the like.

For example, if the lock switch 61AK001 is turned on (the setting key is inserted into the keyhole and rotated) and the power switch is turned on while pressing the clear switch to turn on the power, the pachinko game machine 1 Transition to the setting value change state where the value can be changed. When the pachinko game machine 1 shifts to the setting value changing state, it displays the currently set setting value on the display monitor 61AK003. A store clerk or the like operates the setting changeover switch 61AK002 in order to change the setting value. Each time the setting changeover switch 61AK002 is operated, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 61AK003 is changed. Specifically, each time the setting changeover switch 61AK002 is operated, the setting value changes in the following order: "1" → "2" → ... "5" → "6" → "1" → "2" → ... The number increases sequentially, and the next number after "6" is changed to "1". Note that if the setting changeover switch 61AK002 is a rotary switch or the like, the setting value specified by the operation is displayed. A store clerk or the like turns off the lock switch 61AK001 (turns the setting key to OFF) when the set value displayed on the display monitor 61AK003 reaches a desired value. As a result, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 61AK003 at that time is newly set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the setting value is changed). After setting the setting values, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts processing for normal operation (initial settings, etc.), and then shifts to a normal operating state (a state in which games are possible).

Processing for realizing the change of the setting value is performed on the main board 11. For example, in the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 sets the lock switch 61AK001 to the on state when the clear switch outputs an on output signal (step S3; Yes) when the power is turned on. If the lock switch 61AK001 is in the on state (if the lock switch 61AK001 outputs an on output signal), the set value changing process is executed. The setting value change process is executed before the initialization process (step S8) of the game control main process shown in FIG. By executing the setting value changing process, a setting value changing state is realized.

In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first displays the currently set setting values on the display monitor 61AK003. It is assumed that the currently set setting values are stored in a first predetermined area of the RAM 102. The first predetermined area is an area of the backup RAM in which the stored contents are retained even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. Thereafter, each time the setting changeover switch 61AK002 is operated by a store clerk or the like (every time an ON output signal is supplied from the setting changeover switch 61AK002), the CPU 103 controls the display monitor 61AK003 to display the information on the display monitor 61AK003. Change the setting values. The setting value being displayed on the display monitor 61AK003 is stored in the second predetermined area of the RAM 102 as a temporary setting value.

During execution of the set value change process, when the lock switch 61AK001 is turned off, for example, when the supply of the ON output signal from the lock switch 61AK001 stops, or when the supply of the OFF output signal from the lock switch 61AK001 is stopped. At this time, the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored in the second predetermined area in the first predetermined area as a newly set setting value (instead of the setting value already stored in the first predetermined area). overwritten). In this way, a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the setting value is changed) based on a setting change operation (operation on the setting changeover switch 61AK002, etc.) by a clerk or the like. After the setting value change process, the initialization process (step S8) of the game control main process shown in FIG. 3 is executed. In this initialization process (step S8), the above set values are not cleared (the same applies to step S8 after the determination is No in step S4 or S5. At this time, the set values are cleared to the initial values described below). ).

A setting value changing process may be executed after the initialization process (if No in step S4 or S5, the setting value changing process is not executed), and in that case, the first predetermined area of the RAM 102 is The stored setting value may be cleared to the initial value (for example, "1") in the initialization process (in this case, the first predetermined area does not need to be the storage area of the backup RAM). ). In this case, by clearing, the initial value is set as a new setting value (the setting value is changed to the initial value), and at the beginning of the setting value change process, the initial value is displayed on the display monitor 61AK003. Displayed as the current setting value.

Further, the setting value changing state may be entered based on the lock switch 61AK001 being turned on at any timing, not only when the power is turned on. Alternatively, the lock switch 61AK001 may not be provided, and the setting values may be changed sequentially each time the setting changeover switch 61AK002 is operated. The setting changeover switch 61AK002 and the like may be provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the feature section 61AK, the jackpot winning probability (ball payout rate) changes depending on the set value. Specifically, out of the determination ratio of whether to make it a "big hit" or "small hit" determined in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) of the special symbol process processing in FIG. 5, "jackpot" is determined. The probability of winning a "jackpot", which is a determined ratio, differs depending on the setting value. This point will be explained with reference to the display result determination table shown in FIG. 9-2.

The display result determination table is referred to by the CPU 103 in determining whether to make it a "big hit" or a "small win" (determining the display result). The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, in which a winning determination value that is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result when determining the display result is assigned to the display result of the variable display. This is the table that is being used. FIG. 9-2(A) shows an example of a display result determination table that is referred to when executing the first special figure game. FIG. 9-2(B) shows an example of a display result determination table that is referred to when executing the second special figure game. In each table, the winning determination value is assigned to the display result of the variable display in different ranges depending on the gaming state (whether or not it is a variable probability state) and the set value. For example, when the first special figure game is executed, if the gaming state is the normal state or the time-saving state (that is, the non-probability variable state), if the setting value is 1, the winning judgment value is 0 to 65535 (the value of the random number MR1). The table in which 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numbers are assigned to "miss" is referred to (Figure 9 -2(A)). Note that the same table may be referenced in the first special game and the second special game (that is, the range of the winning judgment value assigned to each display result is the same as the first special game and the second special game). (It may be the same as the game).

In determining whether or not to make the above "big hit" or "small hit", in the display result determination table, a hit determination value that matches the random number MR1 extracted at the time of determination is assigned according to the gaming state and setting value. The displayed result (determined result), that is, a jackpot, small hit, or loss, is determined as the variable display result (display result of the special figure game) of the variable display to be executed thereafter.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to the "jackpot" is wider as the set value is larger in the same special figure game and playing state. Specifically, the numerical range is a range of continuous numerical values, in which the lower limit value is common and the upper limit value becomes larger as the set value increases. That is, among the set values 1 to 6, 6 has the highest jackpot winning probability (ball payout rate), and as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the winning probability decreases. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. In other words, the setting value is that the largest value, 6, is the most disadvantageous value for the gaming parlor side, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the more advantageous the value for the gaming parlor side. Become.

In addition, in both the first special pattern game and the second special pattern game, the range of the hit determination value assigned to the "jackpot" is in the variable probability state compared to when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state (non-probable variable state). It is wider when . In other words, the probability of winning the jackpot is higher in the variable state. Also, depending on each setting value, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state relative to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time-saving state (non-probability variable state) is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time-saving state The magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the multiplier of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state is approximately 1.56 times the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state, and the setting value is 3. If so, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the variable probability state relative to the jackpot probability in the normal state or time saving state is 1.625 times). The magnification may be constant regardless of the set value (for example, it is constant at 5 times).

Furthermore, the second special figure game has a wider range of hit determination values assigned to the "small win" (that is, the probability of winning the small win is higher) than the first special figure game. The ratio at which the special figure display result is determined to be a "small win" is constant for each special figure game in FIG. 9-2, but may be varied depending on the set value. Although common in FIG. 9-2, the range of the hit determination value assigned to the "jackpot" may be different between the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game.

In addition, as shown in Figure 9-2, the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to the "jackpot" at the setting value "6" (the widest numerical range among the setting values "1" to "6") , a numerical range that includes each numerical range in the set value "1" to "5") is a numerical range that does not overlap with the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "Small hit" (especially if the same (when it is a special figure game and in the gaming state). As a result, for example, in the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1, among the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to "jackpot", the numerical range of the hit determination value of the set value "1" to "5" can be changed to " You can adjust the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "Small Hit" without changing it.

In addition to or in place of the configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot is varied according to the setting value, the determination ratio of the jackpot type determined in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) of the special symbol process processing in FIG. It may be changed depending on the situation. For example, jackpots A to C are prepared as jackpot types.

In jackpot A, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state (the number of times the jackpot opening is opened) is 5, and after the jackpot gaming state, it is not controlled to a variable probability state but is controlled to a time saving state (controlled on a low probability high basis) It is a jackpot type. The time saving state continues until the variable display is executed 100 times (however, if the next jackpot occurs, it ends at that point).

Jackpot B is a jackpot type in which the number of rounds of the jackpot gaming state is 10, and after the jackpot gaming state, it is controlled to a variable probability state and a time saving state (controlled to a high probability high base). The variable probability state and time saving state continue until the next jackpot.

Jackpot C is a jackpot type in which the number of rounds of the jackpot gaming state is 15, and after the jackpot gaming state, it is controlled to a variable probability state and a time saving state (controlled to a high probability high base). The variable probability state and time saving state continue until the next jackpot.

In determining the jackpot type, for example, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 is referred to. The table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which type determination values are assigned to jackpot types, which are compared with the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when determining the jackpot type. . Figure 9-3 (A) is a jackpot type determination table that is referred to when executing the first special figure game (when the display result of the first special figure game is "jackpot"), and Figure 9-3 (B) is a jackpot type determination table that is referred to when executing the second special figure game (when the display result of the second special figure game becomes "jackpot"). In determining the jackpot type, in the jackpot type determination table, the jackpot type (determination result) assigned to the type determination value that matches the random value MR2 extracted at the time of determination is the jackpot type (determination result) of the variable display jackpot that will be executed subsequently. It is determined as the jackpot type.

As shown in Figure 9-3, for both the first special map game and the second special map game, the ratio for determining jackpot A is the same (the type judgment value is common between 0 and 99), but the jackpot Among B and jackpot C, the ratio for determining jackpot C decreases in the order of setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. As a result, the ball output rate is highest when the setting value set on the pachinko machine 1 is 6, and the ball output rate decreases as the setting value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Yes (because jackpot C has more rounds). In addition, in determining the jackpot type when executing the second special figure game, the jackpot type is not determined as jackpot B when the set value is 6. That is, the fact that the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different depending on the setting value includes not determining any jackpot type (the determination ratio is 0%).

In the feature section 61AK, the jackpot probability and jackpot type determination ratio (collectively called ball payout rate) are different depending on the set value, thereby improving game interest.

(Notification of setting value to production control board 12)
When a new setting value is set as described above, that is, when the setting value is changed, the newly set setting value (changed setting value) is transferred from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. Notify.

For example, the main board 11 (CPU 103) sends a setting value specification command to the effect control board 12 ( The newly set setting value is notified by transmitting it to the performance control CPU 120). When receiving the setting value designation command, the production control CPU 120 holds data of the setting value specified by the command in the RAM 122 as the currently set setting value. By doing so, the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 can share the same value as the current setting value.

The setting value designation command is sent during the setting value change process (when changing the setting value) when the power is turned on. Here, if the stored contents of the RAM 122 of the performance control board 12 are lost when the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, the performance control board 12 cannot recognize the set value unless there is some kind of notification after the power is turned on. Therefore, the setting value designation command may be transmitted when the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not the setting value changing process is executed. When the setting value can be changed even when the power is turned on, the setting value designation command may be sent at any timing after the setting value is changed. Furthermore, the setting value designation command may be sent to the production control board 12 not only when the power is turned on but also periodically. For example, each time the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. It may also be transmitted to the board 12.

(variation pattern)
In the feature section 61AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in which the variable display result is "non-reachable". In addition, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variation pattern PB1- where the variable display result is "jackpot" specifying the execution of normal reach, super reach α, or super reach β are also available. 1 to PB1-3 are available. Further, a variable pattern PC1-1 is prepared in which the variable display result is "small win".

Variation patterns PA1-2 to PA1-3 are not determined (selected) when the total number of reserved memories (the sum of the number of first reserved memories and the number of second reserved memories) is one, but are determined (selected) when there are two or more. can be done. Variation pattern PA1-4 is not determined (selected) during non-time saving control (normal state), but is determined (selected) during time saving control (time saving state or variable probability state). obtain. In the variation patterns PA1-2 to PA1-4, the execution time of the variable display (special figure variation time) is set shorter than that of the variation pattern PA1-1 (hereinafter, these are also referred to as shortened variation patterns). , the total number of reserved memories (which may be the number of reserved memories of the special figure game to be executed between the first number of reserved memories and the second number of reserved memories; hereinafter the same applies to the total number of reserved memories) is multiple The average of the special figure fluctuation time during time saving control is shorter than when the total number of pending memories is one and non-time saving control (normal state). Note that the shortening variation pattern may be more likely to be selected (determined) as the total number of pending memories increases (as the first number of pending memories or the second number of pending memories increases). In addition, the special symbol fluctuation time of the "small hit" fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is also relatively short (when it is a "small hit", it does not become a reach).

For the normal reach, super reach α, or super reach β fluctuation patterns, a relatively long special symbol fluctuation time is set so that each reach effect can be executed. Here, the variable display result is set to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of Super Reach β, Super Reach α, and Normal Reach, and the longer the special symbol fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation level. There is.

(Main effects executed in feature section 61AK)
(Speech preview)
In the characteristic part 61AK, it is executed in connection with the variable display, and is used as a type of preview effect that suggests that the variable display result will be a "jackpot" or foretells the degree of jackpot expectation that the variable display result will be a "jackpot". , the dialogue preview is executed. Figure 9-5 shows an example of the dialogue preview presentation screen.

FIG. 9-5(A) is a production screen before the dialogue preview is executed. In FIG. 9-5(A), the decorative patterns are changing (scrolling display here) in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R at the center of the screen (the fluctuations are indicated by downward arrows). ing. In addition, as a variable display compatible display, a hold display H (for example, in a normal state, it shows the first special game on hold, and in a time saving state, it shows a second special game on hold, etc.). There is. Furthermore, in the display area 61AK101 at the corner (lower right corner) of the screen, small patterns obtained by reducing the decorative pattern are displayed in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and They are variably displayed on the left, middle, and right (three areas each having the same number as the variable display of decorative patterns). The variable display of the small symbols is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, the timing at which the symbols stop at "left", "middle", and "right" are synchronized). The variable display of small symbols is executed in parallel with the variable display of decorative symbols. The dialogue preview is executed when the decorative patterns and small patterns are changing on each of the "left", "middle", and "right".

In the speech preview, the first character 61AK102 first appears (displayed on the image display device 5) and speaks the line "Is this a chance?" (Figure 9-5 (B)). Note that speaking the lines includes displaying the lines in a speech bubble on the image display device 5 and outputting them as audio (output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The same applies to audio output hereinafter). , which is longer than the audio output period of the dialogue, and continues for a predetermined period after the audio output of the dialogue (hereinafter, the same applies to dialogue).

After that, the second character 61AK103 appears (the lines of the first character 61AK102 are deleted) and speaks lines according to the type of line preview (Figure 9-5 (C)). Here, dialogue previews A to C are prepared as dialogue previews, and the dialogue in dialogue preview A is, for example, "Maybe it's a chance," the dialogue in dialogue preview B is, for example, "It's a chance!", and the dialogue in preview C is "It's a chance!" For example, the line is ``It's extremely hot!!'' (Figure 9-5 (C)). It should be noted that the expectation level of jackpot is higher in the order of dialogue preview C > dialogue preview B > dialogue preview A.

After that, the lines of the first character 61AK102, the second character 61AK103, and the second character 61AK103 are deleted, and the line preview ends.

The lines (balloons) of the first character 61AK102, the second character 61AK103, and each character displayed in the line preview perform a looping motion, such as swinging up and down, for example.

In addition, in the dialogue preview, the production from the time the first character 61AK102 appears (from the start of the dialogue preview) to the appearance of the second character 61AK103 (display of the first character 61AK102 → dialogue display and audio output → dialogue) The erasure performance) is also called the first line performance. The production from the appearance of the second character 61AK103 until the end of the dialogue preview (display of the second character 61AK103 → display and audio output of the dialogue → deletion of the first character 61AK102, second character 61AK103, etc.) is the second dialogue. Also called performance.

(Setting suggestion effect)
In addition to the above dialogue preview, the feature section 61AK also executes setting suggestion effects related to setting of setting values. Here, the setting suggestion effect suggests the currently set setting value. An example of a production screen for setting suggestion production is shown in Figure 9-6.

FIG. 9-6(A) is a production screen before the setting suggestion production is executed. Similar to the dialogue preview, the setting suggestion performance is executed when the decorative patterns and small patterns are changing on each of the "left", "middle", and "right" sides.

In the setting suggestion performance, first, a different mini-character 61AK105 appears (displayed on the image display device 5) depending on the type of the setting suggestion performance, and speaks lines corresponding to the mini-character 61AK105 that has appeared (displayed and audio output). ) (Figure 9-6(B)).

Here, setting suggestion effects A to D are prepared as setting suggestion effects.

In setting suggestion performance A, mini-character A appears as mini-character 61AK105, and the mini-character A speaks the line "Maybe it's low." Setting suggestion effect A suggests that the current setting value is low.

In setting suggestion performance B, mini-character B appears as mini-character 61AK105, and the mini-character B speaks the line "It might be expensive." Setting suggestion effect B suggests that the current setting value is high.

In setting suggestion performance C, mini-character C appears as mini-character 61AK105, and the mini-character C speaks the line "It's 4 or more." The setting suggestion effect C suggests that the current setting value is 4 or more, and indicates that the current setting value is confirmed to be 4 or more by executing the setting suggestion effect C.

In setting suggestion performance D, mini-character D appears as mini-character 61AK105, and the mini-character D speaks the line "It's 6" (FIG. 9-6(B)). The setting suggestion effect D suggests that the current setting value is 6, and indicates that the current setting value is confirmed to be 6 or more by executing the setting suggestion effect D.

The mini-character 61AK105 displayed in the setting suggestion presentation may be a common character in the setting suggestion presentations A to D (the setting suggestion presentation may be divided into types based on lines). Further, the dialogue may not be provided, and the setting value may be suggested only by the type of the mini character.

(About the execution of line previews and setting suggestion effects)
Since the execution or non-execution of the dialogue preview and the setting suggestion performance is determined separately as described later, the dialogue preview and the setting suggestion performance may be performed in one variable display. As mentioned above, the dialogue notice and the setting suggestion effect are executed when the decorative pattern and small pattern are changing on the "left", "middle", and "right" respectively, and when both are performed, have overlapping execution periods. In the feature section 61AK, when both the dialogue preview and the setting suggestion performance are executed, the dialogue preview is executed in a different manner from when the setting suggestion performance is not executed. This point will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 9-7.

The setting suggestion effect is executed during execution of the first line effect in the line preview (FIG. 9-7(A)). Specifically, the setting suggestion performance is executed while the dialogue continues to be displayed after the audio output of the dialogue in the first dialogue performance of the dialogue preview ends. At this time, first, the mini character 61AK105 (a character according to the type of setting suggestion effect) appears (is displayed), and a hazy image representing "haze" is displayed on the entire image display device 5, and a dialogue preview is displayed. The fluctuating decorative pattern freezes (temporarily stops) (Fig. 9-7 (B)), and then the mini character 61AK105 speaks the lines (Fig. 9-7 (C)).

The hazy image is a semi-transparent image (expressed by hatching in FIGS. 9-7(B) and (C)) that gives a visual effect of "hazy" to dialogue previews and decorative patterns. Here, in the feature section 61AK, the effect image is composed of a plurality of layers, each of which displays an image, which are stacked in a predetermined order (FIG. 9-8). The multiple layers are arranged in order from the rear side (the side opposite to the player side and with a lower display priority) to the front side (the side on the player side and with a higher display priority). The first layer that displays the background image and pending display (transparent when the image is hidden; even when the image is displayed, the area where the image (non-transparent unless otherwise specified) is not displayed is transparent) (Hereinafter, the same applies to layers), the second layer that displays decorative patterns, the third layer that displays dialogue preview images, the fourth layer that displays hazy images, and the fifth layer that displays setting suggestion effects images. , includes a sixth layer that displays small patterns (display area 61AK101) (FIG. 9-8). Due to this order of layers, the blur image is placed in front (on the player's side) of the background image, pending display, decorative pattern, and dialog preview images, and is displayed overlaid on each of these images ( (covering each image). Such a hazy image provides a visual effect (a visual effect that reduces visibility) in which the background image, the hold display, the decorative pattern, and the speech preview image (the first character 61AK102 and the dialogue) appear hazy. Note that the setting-suggesting performance images and small designs are placed in front of the hazy image, and are not hazy (FIGS. 9-7 (B) and (C)). Therefore, even if a hazy image is displayed, the visibility of the setting suggestion effect images (mini-character 61AK105 and lines) and small designs does not deteriorate.

In the above-mentioned freeze performed in conjunction with the execution of the setting suggestion effect, the dialogue preview is frozen with the first character 61AK102 displayed together with the dialogue. Specifically, the looping motion (up and down shaking, etc.) of the first character 61AK102 and the lines is temporarily stopped.

Furthermore, due to the above-mentioned freeze, the fluctuating decorative patterns are also temporarily stopped, but the temporarily stopped decorative patterns are not displayed in a line horizontally like fixed decorative patterns, so that they are not mistaken as fixed decorative patterns. , are displayed shifted in the vertical direction. Note that even if there is a freeze, the fluctuation of the small symbols does not temporarily stop. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the variable display continues even during freezing.

After that, at the same time as the setting suggestion effect ends (the mini character 61AK105 and the lines are deleted), the frozen line notice and the fluctuation of the decorative pattern resume, and the second line effect is executed (Figure 9-7 (D)). .

The image of the setting suggestion effect is smaller than the first display area where the dialogue preview image (first character 61AK102, second character 61AK103, and their respective dialogues (including speech bubbles)) is displayed, and is smaller than the first display area. It is displayed in a second display area that does not overlap with.

(Execution timing of line previews and setting suggestion effects, etc.)
The execution timing (start timing, end timing, execution period, etc.) of the dialogue preview and setting suggestion performance will be explained with reference to FIG. 9-9. As shown in FIG. 9-9(A), in the dialogue preview, the second dialogue performance is executed after the first dialogue performance is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-9(B), in the setting suggestion performance, after the appearance of the mini character 61AK105, lines are displayed (audio is also output) after a certain period of time has elapsed. After the first dialogue performance is executed, the second dialogue performance is executed.

As mentioned above, the dialogue notice and setting suggestion effect are performed when the decorative designs and small designs are changing on the "left", "middle", and "right" respectively (in other words, from the start of the variable display, (until either is stopped). The execution timings of these two performances are determined in advance in relation to the fluctuation pattern. If the variation pattern is the same, the execution timing when the dialogue preview and setting suggestion performance are executed (Figure 9-9 (C)) is the same as when the dialogue announcement and setting suggestion performance are executed independently (Figure 9-9 (C)). 9(A) and (B)).

When the setting suggestion performance is executed together with the dialogue performance, it is performed during the execution of the first dialogue performance (the manner of execution is the same as when the dialogue preview is not being performed). The display of the blur image, the dialogue preview, and the freezing of the decorative pattern are started during the predetermined period after the mini-character appears in the setting suggestion performance until the dialogue is displayed. Note that in addition to starting displaying the haze image and freezing at the same timing, either one may be started first.

Even if the above-mentioned freeze of the dialogue preview occurs with the execution of the setting suggestion performance, the end timing of the dialogue preview does not change. Specifically, even if there is a freeze, the end timing of the first line production will not change (the movement of the first line production image (first character 61AK102, etc.) will be shorter by the amount of freeze, but By making the effect image either not move or move in a loop, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort in the effect at the end timing when a freeze occurs.) It is preferable that the freezing occurs after the audio output of the lines in the first line production is finished, and that only the display of the first character 61AK102 etc. is temporarily stopped. This allows you to run and pause the performance smoothly.

Even if the above-mentioned freeze of the variable display of decorative symbols occurs due to the execution of the setting suggestion performance, the stop start timing of decorative symbols and small symbols in the variable display (the stop timing of the "left" symbol), the end timing of the variable display ( The derivation timing of variable display results) also remains unchanged.

Even if the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped due to the above-mentioned freeze, the fluctuation of the small pattern is not temporarily stopped. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the variable display continues even during freezing.

In synchronization with the end of the setting suggestion effect, the blur image is erased and the freeze is released (the dialogue preview and the fluctuation of the decorative pattern resume). After a certain period of time passes after the freeze is released, the first dialogue performance ends (ends at the same timing as when the setting suggestion performance is not executed), and the second dialogue performance starts.

(Processing executed by characteristic section 55AK)
Hereinafter, the processing executed by the characteristic section 55AK (processing for realizing the execution of each of the above-mentioned effects) will be explained. Note that various decisions made in the following processing are determined by, for example, a lottery. The decision by lottery may be any random decision, for example, the same as deciding whether to make it a "big hit" or "small win" or determining the type of jackpot (these are also decisions made by lottery). This is done by referring to a table stored in the ROM 121 (a table in which determination values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to determination results) based on various random numbers for effect (any of a plurality of types of random numbers).

(Variable display start setting process (step S171))
An example of the variable display start setting process (step S171) executed by the feature section 61AK is shown in FIG. 9-4. In this process, the production control CPU 120 first determines that the variation pattern of the variable display of decorative symbols to be executed this time (hereinafter also referred to as the current variation pattern) is the shortened variation pattern PA1-2 to PA1-4, small It is determined which of the winning variation patterns PC1-1 it is (step 61AKS001). The current variation pattern is specified by a variation pattern designation command (command for specifying a variation pattern) among the performance control commands transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the special figure game.

If the current variation pattern is not one of the variation patterns PA1-2 to PA1-4 or PC1-1 (step 61 AKS001; NO), the special figure variation time is long to a certain extent, and the period during which dialogue previews and setting suggestion effects are executed. Therefore, it is decided whether or not to perform these effects. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether the variable display result of the variable display executed this time (hereinafter also referred to as the current variable display result) is a "miss" or a "jackpot". Whether or not to execute the dialogue preview is determined at different ratios (step 61AKS002). The variable display result this time is the display result designation command (variable display result ("big hit", "small hit", "miss") among the production control commands sent from the main board 11 at the start of the special figure game. or the jackpot type in the case of "jackpot")).

Figure 9-11 shows an example of determining whether or not to execute a line preview. As shown in Figure 9-11, when the current variable display result is "miss", the following options are selected: Do not execute dialogue announcement > Execute dialogue announcement A > Execute dialogue announcement B > Execute dialogue announcement C. The decision ratio is high in order. On the other hand, the order of the determination percentage when winning the jackpot is reversed from when it is a "loss". Therefore, line preview C (``It's super hot!!'') has the highest jackpot expectation, line preview B (``It's a chance!'') has the next highest jackpot expectation, and line preview A (``Maybe it's a chance''). The expectation of a jackpot is the second highest, and the lowest is the expectation of a jackpot when the line preview is not executed.

After step 61AKS002, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion performance (step 61AKS003). An example of this determination is shown in Figure 9-12. As shown in FIG. 9-12, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether to perform or not perform the setting suggestion performance at a constant rate regardless of the variable display results or the like. Here, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a rate of 1/100.

After step 61AKS003, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether it has been decided to execute the setting suggestion performance (step 61AKS004), and if it is to be executed (step 61AKS004; YES), determines the type of setting suggestion performance to be executed this time (step 61AKS004). Step 61AKS005). The determination ratio of the type differs depending on the currently set setting value. As described above, the setting value is specified based on the setting value designation command transmitted from the main board 11, is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is referenced at the time of the current determination.

An example of determining the type of setting suggestion effect is shown in Figure 9-13. As shown in FIG. 9-13, when the setting values are all "1" to "6", setting suggestion effects A and B can be determined as the types of setting suggestion effects to be executed this time. The lower the setting value (the closer it is to "1"), the easier it is for setting suggestion performance A (mini character A + the line "It might be low") to be determined as the type of setting suggestion performance to be executed this time. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect A is executed, there is a high possibility that the setting value is low, and the setting suggestion effect A suggests that the currently set setting value is low. The higher the setting value (the closer it is to "6"), the more likely setting suggestion performance B (mini character B + the line "It might be expensive") is determined as the type of setting suggestion performance to be executed this time. Therefore, when setting suggestion effect B is executed, there is a high possibility that the setting value is high, and the setting suggestion effect B suggests that the currently set setting value is high.

Setting suggestion performance C (mini character C + the line "It's more than 4") is determined as the type of setting suggestion performance to be executed this time when the value of the setting value is "4" or more. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect C is executed, the setting value is determined to be "4" or more, and the setting suggestion effect C suggests that the currently set setting value is "4" or more. In addition, for setting suggestion effect C, the closer the setting value is to "4", the higher the decision ratio is (35% when the setting value is "4", 30% when the setting value is "5", and 30% when the setting value is "6"). 25% of the time). Therefore, when setting suggestion effect C is executed, the setting value is most likely to be "4", next most likely to be "5", and least likely to be "6".

Setting suggestion performance D (mini character D + the line "It's 6") is determined as the type of setting suggestion performance to be executed this time only when the value of the setting value is "6". Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect D is executed, the setting value is determined to be "6", and the setting suggestion effect D suggests that the currently set setting value is 6.

After step 61AKS005, the production control CPU 120 determines whether it has been decided to execute both the dialogue preview and the setting suggestion production this time (step 61AKS006), and if it has been decided to execute both (step 61AKS006; YES). ), it is decided to display the above-mentioned hazy image and to freeze the dialogue preview and the fluctuation of the decorative pattern (step 61AKS007).

After step 61AKS007, if it is determined as "NO" in steps 61AKS001, S004, and S006, the performance control CPU 120 decides to execute other performances such as a reach performance based on the current variation pattern and display results. , Deciding the decorative pattern Deciding the decorative pattern, etc. is performed (step 61AKS008).

Thereafter, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute the variable display of decorative symbols and the performance determined above (step 61AKS008).

Specifically, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to start variable display of decorative symbols according to the current variation pattern and the current display result. The display control unit 123 receives the instruction and starts variable display of the decorative pattern.

When the performance control CPU 120 determines to execute a dialogue preview or setting suggestion performance, the display control unit controls the display control unit to execute the dialogue preview or setting suggestion performance at a predetermined timing in relation to the current variation pattern. 123. Upon receiving such an instruction, the display control unit 123 starts executing the dialogue preview or the setting suggestion performance from a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern. If it is determined that both the dialogue preview and the setting suggestion performance are to be executed, the performance control CPU 120 also performs display control such as displaying a blur image or freezing in accordance with the instruction to execute the dialogue preview and the setting suggestion performance. 123. Upon receiving such an instruction, the display control unit 123 starts the dialogue preview at a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then displays the setting suggestion effect and the blur image as shown in FIG. 9-5. , a speech preview, a freeze of the variation of the decorative pattern, etc. are executed at each predetermined timing in relation to the current variation pattern.

If it is decided to perform another performance such as a reach performance, the performance control CPU 120 executes the performance that has been decided to be executed at a predetermined timing in relation to the current variation pattern. Instructs the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the instruction and executes the various effects described above at the timing described above. Furthermore, the performance control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to update the pending display H as appropriate.

In step 61AKS009, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern regarding each performance to be executed by the display control unit 123 (each performance determined to be executed above), and in the variable display performance process (step S172), According to the control pattern, execution of each performance may be instructed at the start timing of each performance.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the effect process flag to "2" (step 61AKS009), and ends the variable display start setting process.

(Function and effect of characteristic part 61AK)
In the feature section 61AK, the form of the dialogue preview is made different between when the setting suggestion performance is executed at the same time and when the setting suggestion performance is not executed. In particular, the setting suggestion effects are made more conspicuous by blur images and freezes, making them easier to see and confirm. This prevents the player from overlooking the setting suggestion performance and improves the interest of the game.

As mentioned above, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is 1/100, so the appearance rate is low. It is assumed that a player will take a picture of such a setting suggestion performance using a smartphone or the like and upload it to SNS (Social Networking Service) or the like to share it. However, since the image for the setting suggestion effect is displayed smaller than the image for the dialogue preview (thereby, it can be made subtle without interfering with the variable display of the decorative pattern) (as shown in Figure 9-7), There is a risk that the setting suggestion effect may be overlooked (for example, a photo opportunity may be missed). Therefore, by displaying a blur image or freezing the setting suggestion effect to make it more noticeable, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the game and to prevent the game from becoming less interesting due to the player missing the game.

Freezes the variable display of dialogue announcements and decorative designs, and temporarily stops the actions (loop action, fluctuation) of the performance display of each performance (first character 61AK102, dialogue, and fluctuating decorative designs), while setting suggestion production Since the operation of the effect display (the operation of the mini character 61AK105 saying the lines) does not stop, the setting suggestion effect can be emphasized, the setting suggestion effect is prevented from being overlooked, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, by superimposing a blur image on the variable display of dialogue announcements and decorative patterns, each of these performances can be made to look blurry, reducing their visibility. Due to the reduction in visibility, the setting suggestion performance is emphasized, so the performance effect of the setting suggestion performance can be enhanced, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the image of the setting suggestion effect (mini character 61AK105 and lines) is displayed smaller than the line preview image (first character 61AK102, second character 61AK103, and each character's line (speech bubble)). The image (Mini Character 61AK105 and dialogue) and the dialogue preview image are displayed in different display areas so that they do not overlap each other, so one of the setting suggestion presentation and dialogue preview does not interfere with the other, increasing the interest of the game. Deterioration can be prevented (particularly, this effect can be achieved by ensuring that both images do not overlap each other).

Furthermore, upon completion of the setting suggestion performance, the freeze is released, the dialogue preview performance operation (loop operation, etc.) and the fluctuation of the decorative pattern are restarted, and the display of the hazy image is also terminated. Thereby, the dialogue announcement and the variation of the decorative pattern do not end midway and are executed to the end while visibility is ensured, so the execution of the dialogue announcement is ensured and a drop in the interest of the game can be prevented.

In the feature section 61AK, the variation of the small symbols continues regardless of whether or not the variation of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped, so the player can recognize that the variable display continues due to the small symbols. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding that the variable display has ended due to freezing. Furthermore, since the layer that displays the small symbols (display area 61AK101) is located closer to the player than the layer that displays the images of various effects, for example, the layer that displays the small symbols (display area 61AK101) is closer to the player. (In particular, even if dialogue announcements and setting suggestion effects are adopted), the visibility of small designs is ensured. Furthermore, even if a hazy image is displayed, the visibility of the small designs is ensured. As a result, the progress of the performance can be recognized, so that the inconvenience of not being able to check the progress of the game (particularly the progress of the variable display) and losing interest in the game is less likely to occur.

The decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped due to the freeze are not displayed in a row in the horizontal direction like the fixed decorative symbols, but are displayed shifted in the vertical direction. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from misperceiving that the variable display result of the decorative pattern has been derived. Note that the decorative patterns that are temporarily stopped may be displayed in a line.

Decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped are fixed decorative symbols for a "big hit" or "small win" (decorative symbols that are aligned in a row (those that move to an advantageous jackpot game state) or decorative symbols that are a chance pattern), It is preferable to use a combination different from chance rolls in pseudo-runs, rolls indicating transition to a different performance state, etc. This can prevent the player from misperceiving that a "big hit" or the like has occurred.

(Modified example)
This invention is not limited to the above configuration. Various modifications can be made to the characteristic portion 61AK. Modifications will be illustrated below.

(Modification 1)
In the above, when a setting suggestion effect is executed while a line announcement is being executed, the mode of variable display of the line announcement and decorative pattern is changed (changes due to freeze or blur) compared to when the setting suggestion effect is not executed. , the visibility of setting suggestion effects has been improved (due to haze and freezing, setting suggestion effects have become more conspicuous, improving visibility), but the mode of variable display of dialogue previews and decorative patterns has been improved. The image of the setting suggestion effect may be displayed with emphasis compared to the case where the dialogue preview is not executed, without changing the setting suggestion effect. For example, as shown in Figure 9-14, the mini character 61AK105 and/or speech bubbles are highlighted (in the figure, the bold lines and the black and white inside the speech bubbles are reversed) to improve their visibility (the speech preview is not executed). (This highlighting is not done in some cases.) Examples of highlighting include displaying the mini character 61AK105 and the dialogue flashing, displaying an effect applied to the mini character 61AK105 and the dialogue (for example, an image that looks like lightning or electric current running through it), or making the mini character 61AK105 and the dialogue emit light. Good too.

(Modification 2)
The image of the setting suggestion effect (mini character 61AK105 and dialogue) at least partially overlaps with the area where the dialogue preview image (first character 61AK102, second character 61AK103, and each character's dialogue (speech bubble)) is displayed. It may also be displayed in a region. In such a case, even if both images are displayed at the same time (even if they overlap), the layer that displays the setting suggestion image is in front of the layer that displays the dialogue preview image, so The visibility of the setting suggestion performance can be ensured without the image of the setting suggestion performance being hidden by the image of the line preview. The image of the setting suggestion effect may be displayed in the area where the image of the line preview can be displayed, when the image is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-14, the image of the second character 61AK103 Display the mini character 61AK105 and the dialogue in the area where the dialogue will be displayed in the future). Thereby, the visibility of the setting suggestion effect image and the dialogue preview image can be effectively ensured.

(Modification 3)
The layer that displays the images of dialogue previews is divided into a first layer that displays images of dialogue previews A and B, which have low expectations for a jackpot, and a second layer that displays images of dialogue preview C, which has a high expectation of a jackpot. Good too. In this case, it is preferable to arrange the second layer on the front side (on the player side) of the first layer and the layer displaying the image of the setting suggestion effect. As a result, it is basically possible to prioritize the display of the setting suggestion effect over the display of the dialogue preview, and also to prioritize the display of the dialogue preview C, which has high expectations for a jackpot, over the setting suggestion performance, and to visually check the dialogue announcement C. (In particular, when the image of the setting suggestion performance and the image of the dialogue preview C are displayed in an overlapping position, it is possible to prevent the image of the dialogue preview C from being hidden by the image of the setting suggestion performance.) Further, the second layer may be placed before the layer that displays the haze image. As a result, the dialogue preview C is not blurred and visibility can be ensured.

(Modification 4)
In the feature section 61AK, the production control board 12 generates, for example, a setting suggestion production and a specific production related to the variable display (in the above, a dialogue preview.The dialogue preview can be expanded to a specific production described below). ) and are executed during the same period, it is sufficient if the specific effect can be executed in a different manner from when the setting suggestion effect is not executed during the same period.

The mode of the setting suggestion presentation may be other modes. For example, the mode of setting suggestion presentation may be a mode of displaying an image other than the mini character. The setting suggestion effect may suggest that the setting value has been changed or that the setting value has not been changed (for example, that it has not been changed from the initial value).

The specific performance is a dialogue preview in the above, but may also include a variable display of decorative symbols (a performance related to the variable display of a special pattern game). For example, in addition to effects other than the variable display that are executed at the same time as the setting suggestion effect, such as dialogue announcements, the variable display of decorative patterns can also be changed by displaying haze or freezing to change the settings. Suggestive effects can be made more conspicuous. The mode of the specific performance may be other modes. The specific performance may be a reach performance, a preview performance after the reach, or the like (in this case, the execution timing of the setting suggestion performance is after the reach, etc.). The specific performance may be a performance (such as a dialogue preview, a reach performance, a preview performance, etc.) that suggests an advantage regarding the variable display being executed. A specific performance is a jackpot (or a small win, the same applies hereinafter), a jackpot performance that is executed during the gaming state (such a performance is also a performance that is executed based on the variable display result of the special figure game, and the variable display (In this case, the execution timing of the setting suggestion performance is during the jackpot game state, etc.). The specific performance may be a prefetched preview that is executed based on a prefetched determination.

The above-mentioned "during the same period" means that at least a part of the execution period (first period) of the specific performance and at least a part of the execution period (second period) of the setting suggestion performance should overlap. For example, the first period and the second period coincide, the second period starts and ends within the first period, the second period starts within the first period, but the second period starts and ends after the first period ends. The manner in which a period ends or the manner in which the first period starts and ends within the second period are also included in the same period. The execution timing of each of the setting suggestion performance and the specific performance may be determined by lottery, and when both are performed during the same period, the mode of the specific performance may be changed.

The above-mentioned different modes include, for example, in addition to the mode in which a blur is displayed, the mode in which the image of the specific effect is temporarily erased, the mode in which it is made translucent, the mode in which it is darkened, the mode in which it is reduced, the mode in which a mosaic is applied, etc. It is preferable to adopt a mode that reduces the visibility of the image. Thereby, it is possible to make the setting suggestion performance executed when the specific performance is in a different manner stand out. Further, the different manner may be a manner in which the motion of the image of the specific effect is stopped (freeze) or the motion is slowed down. This also makes it possible to make the setting suggestion effect stand out by comparing the operation speeds. As a different aspect, although displaying a haze and freezing are exemplified above, either one may not be performed. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect can be made more conspicuous by varying the manner in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner using the same method as the specific effect. Note that the different mode may be a mode that improves the visibility of the specific effect by highlighting the image of the specific effect (especially when the expectation level of a jackpot for the specific effect is high) This will increase the interest in the game). The different aspects are cases where a part of the specific effect is different (when a part of the specific effect is changed), such as the above-mentioned blur display or freeze, and cases where the entire specific effect is different ( This includes cases where the specific performance itself is different).

According to the configuration of Modified Example 4, the setting suggestion performance and the specific performance can be executed at the same time, and the mode of the specific performance can be changed depending on the execution status of the setting suggestion performance, so that variations in the performance are possible. This will increase your interest in playing games.

(Modification 5)
In relation to the above modification example 1, the effect control board 12 may, for example, execute the setting suggestion effect when the setting suggestion effect and the specific effect related to the variable display (in the above case, the dialogue preview) are executed during the same period. , it is sufficient if the specific effect can be executed in a different manner from when it is not executed during the same period (Modification 1 is an example of this configuration). The different mode may be a mode where a part of the setting suggestion effect is different, or a mode where all of the setting suggestion effects are different. Different modes include, in addition to the above-mentioned highlighted display (a mode with improved visibility), changing the image of the setting suggestion effect, changing the operating speed of the image of the setting suggestion effect (including stopping), and the like. A different mode may be a mode in which visibility is reduced by making the setting suggestion effect semitransparent or the like (thereby, it is possible to make the specific effect stand out). Other explanations are based on the explanation of modification 5.

According to the configuration of Modified Example 5, it is possible to execute the suggestion performance and the specific performance at the same time, and the mode of the setting suggestion performance can be changed depending on the execution status of the specific performance, so variations in production can be increased. , the interest in playing games improves.

(Modification 6)
In the above, when a setting suggestion effect is executed while a dialogue preview is being executed, a hazy image is always displayed and frozen. It may also be determined whether or not to display and freeze. This determination is made, for example, in step 61AKS007.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(A), when the type of line preview determined in step 61AKS002 is line preview A or B with relatively low jackpot expectation, the performance control CPU 120 displays a blur image. and decides to execute the freeze. On the other hand, when the type of dialogue preview determined in step 61AKS002 is dialogue preview C with relatively high jackpot expectation, the performance control CPU 120 determines not to display the blur image and not to freeze. As a result, when the line notice C with a high expectation of a jackpot is executed, a decrease in visibility is prevented, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to a decrease in the visibility of the line notice C with a high expectation of a jackpot. .

For example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(B), when the type of setting suggestion effect determined in step 61AKS005 has a setting value of “1” to “3”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting value to “1” to “3”. When the setting suggestion performance A is more likely to be executed than when the settings are "4" to "6", it is determined not to display or freeze the hazy image. On the other hand, when the type of setting suggestion effect determined in step 61AKS005 has a setting value of "4" to "6" (when it is more advantageous than "1" to "3"), the setting value is "1" to "6" (when it is more advantageous than "1" to "3"). When the setting suggestion effects B to D are more likely to be executed than when the setting is "3", it is determined to display the hazy image and freeze. By doing this, setting suggestion effects B to D, which are likely to have a high setting value with a high advantage (ball output rate), can be executed conspicuously, while The setting suggestion effect A, which is likely to have a low setting value (ball rate), can be executed without making it too noticeable. As a result, even though the setting suggestion effect is executed in a conspicuous manner, there is a high possibility that a setting value with a low advantage (ball output rate) is set in the setting suggestion effect, resulting in a decrease in the interest of the game. can be prevented.

As described above, by determining whether or not to perform a specific performance in different ways depending on the type of specific performance or setting suggestion performance, variations in performance are increased and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in relation to Modification 1, depending on the type of specific performance or setting suggestion performance, it may be possible to decide whether or not to execute the setting suggestion performance in different ways, thereby increasing the variation of the performance and improving the gameplay. Interest improves. For example, when a specific performance with a low jackpot expectation is executed, the visibility of the setting suggestion effect is improved by highlighting, etc., and when a specific production with a high jackpot expectation is executed, the visibility of the setting suggestion effect is improved by highlighting, etc. By not doing so, it is possible to prevent the degree of attention to a specific performance with a high expectation of a jackpot from being lowered due to the setting suggestion performance, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, for example, when a specific performance with a low jackpot expectation level is executed, the visibility of the setting suggestion effect is improved by highlighting, etc., and when a specific performance with a high jackpot expectation level is executed, the visibility of the setting suggestion effect is enhanced, etc. By not doing so, it is possible to prevent the degree of attention to a specific performance with a high expectation of a jackpot from being lowered due to the setting suggestion performance, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the type of setting suggestion effect is setting suggestion effect A, which is easier to execute when the setting value is "1" to "3" than when the setting value is "4" to "6", The suggestive effect may not be highlighted or displayed. As a result, even though the setting suggestion effect is executed in a conspicuous manner, there is a high possibility that a setting value with a low advantage (ball output rate) is set in the setting suggestion effect, resulting in a decrease in the interest of the game. can be prevented.

(Modification 7)
A specific production with a high jackpot expectation (for example, a specific production with a jackpot expectation above a certain level, such as dialogue preview C) and a high suggested setting value (when the suggested setting value is high and low) Setting suggestion effects B to C (which are easier to execute than the previous version) share the sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R (for example, sound effects) and the lighting operations of decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs. Good too. Incidentally, the specific performance may be a performance performed during a jackpot game state, and may also be a pending consecutive chance notification performance that is performed when there is a pending for which a jackpot determination has been made by the pre-read determination. By standardizing these performances, efficient performances can be performed.

(Modification 8)
In the above example, the jackpot probability changes according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the gameplay itself does not change. You can.

For example, if the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability of changing the probability is 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is set to a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. The game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to be a certain variable state based on the passing of the jackpot game, while the rate of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the jackpot game is different depending on the variable special symbol (so-called V If the setting value set on the pachinko machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and 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 in the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called 1 type and 2 type mixed type). Furthermore, 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 A setting may be provided in which the small winning probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is one of 4 to 6). .

Furthermore, when changing the gameplay according to the set value in this way, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to the performance switch (every time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a gaming switch (a switch for executing a predetermined effect). It may also be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot gaming state.

(Modification 9)
Although a total of six setting values 1 to 6 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are as follows. , the number may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The setting value may be such that the smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is, the more advantageous it is to the player.

(Modification 10)
In the above, a pachinko game machine was applied as an example of a game machine, but for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and each One game ends when a fluctuating display result is derived to a fluctuating display device that can fluctuately display a plurality of types of distinguishable symbols, and a prize can be won in accordance with the fluctuating display result derived to the fluctuating display device. It is also applicable to slot machines with In this case, a state corresponding to a state advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot gaming state, is a state in which a big bonus bonus or regular bonus that increases the probability of winning a small prize, or a state in which operation modes advantageous to the player are notified (for example, A state (for example, an ART (assist replay time) state) in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and a higher probability of winning a replay combination is provided.

In addition, the above-mentioned specific performance in a slot machine is such that when a special role such as a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus is internally won, but the combination of symbols is not completed and carried over, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role is derived. It may be a suggestive effect that indicates the possibility of being displayed. The setting suggestion effect may be any setting suggestion effect that suggests setting values set in the slot machine. The setting suggestion performance may be executed over multiple games (variable display multiple times).

1 Pachinko gaming machine 5 Image display device 103 ROM
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a display means;
variable display performance means for variably displaying performance identification information using the display means;
Suggestion display effect means for displaying a suggestion display capable of suggesting the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the stage by changing the display mode in stages using the display means,
The suggestion display performance means is
It is possible to temporarily erase the suggestion display at multiple types of timing,
It is possible to display the suggestion display again after once erasing it,
When displaying the suggestion display again, it is possible to display the suggestion display in which the expectation level of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than before the suggestion display was once erased ;
The variable display performance means continues to variably display the performance identification information in a state where the suggestion display is once erased ;
There are multiple types of deletion periods from when the suggestion display is once deleted until it is displayed again.
The degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the erasure period,
Even if the erasure period is the same, the suggestion display that is displayed again changes to any stage corresponding to the degree of expectation that the suggestion display is controlled to be in the advantageous state, depending on the timing at which the suggestion display is once erased. Gaming machines with different proportions .

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