JP6840102B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player such as a pachinko gaming machine.

In the probabilistic state, there is a device that executes a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display periods (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-24267

In a game machine as described in Patent Document 1, the degree of expectation of being controlled to a jackpot game state is constant regardless of the period during which the effect is executed, so that it is not interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the production according to the degree of expectation according to the period in which the production is executed.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect to be executed over a predetermined period based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition is provided.
There are multiple types of the predetermined period,
Further, a notification effect execution means for notifying which period the special effect is to be executed at the timing when it is suggested that the special effect is to be executed is provided.
The notification effect execution means notifies the remaining period during which the special effect is executed during the execution of the special effect.
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which period the special effect is executed.
When the special effect is executed at the first timing and when the special effect is executed at a second timing different from the first timing, the advantageous state is controlled based on the execution of the special effect. Expectations are different,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state which is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state.
When the decorative symbol is in the reach mode during the period in which the special effect is being executed, it is determined that the first advantageous state is controlled.
The gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A special effect (for example, a special effect (for example, a decision to execute a special effect is made by the special effect execution decision table) that a predetermined execution condition is satisfied (for example, there is a hold memory of a 16R probability variation jackpot in the hold memory). , A special effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a hold-ream special effect, a special effect) is provided.
When the special effect is executed in the first period (for example, the pending consecutive period immediately after the big hit) and the second period different from the first period (for example, the period in the probable change state excluding the reserved consecutive period after the big hit). ), The expectation that the special effect is controlled based on the execution of the special effect is different (for example, when the special effect is executed during the pending consecutive period immediately after the big hit). Expectations are high because it is confirmed that it will be a 16-probability jackpot, but if a special effect is executed during the period during the probabilistic state excluding the pending consecutive period immediately after the jackpot, it will not be confirmed that it will be a 16-probability jackpot. Since there is no such thing, the degree of expectation is lower than the pending consecutive period immediately after the big hit).

According to such a configuration, since the degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state differs depending on the period during which the special effect is executed, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the special effect is executed, and the period during which the effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the production according to the degree of expectation according to.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The special effect is an effect executed over a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, ∞).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest whether or not the control is performed in an advantageous state over a predetermined period, so that the interest of the production can be improved.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above
The predetermined period is a period controlled by time (for example, a period controlled by a time of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, ∞).
In the special effect, the remaining time during which the effect is executed is recognizable to the player (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3, the effect is executed in the special effect. Remaining time is displayed as the remaining time image 7F003).

According to such a configuration, the remaining time of the special effect can be shown to the player, so that the interest of the effect can be improved.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
There are a plurality of types of time during which the special effect is executed (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, ∞).
Further provided is a notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying which time is controlled at the start of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3, the fortune-telling image 7F002 is provided. The effect control CPU 120) indicates at which time the notification effect is controlled.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to indicate the time when the special effect is executed by the notification effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
Variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol, decorative symbol) is executed, and when the display result becomes a specific result (for example, a jackpot display result), the advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) can be controlled. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine)
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot) and a second gaming state (for example, 2R normal jackpot) that is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state.
When the reach is reached during the period in which the special effect is being executed, it is determined that the first advantageous state is controlled (for example, FIGS. 10-2 (D) and 10-3 (D)). As shown in, if the reach is reached during the period when the special effect is being executed, it is confirmed that the 16R probability variation jackpot is controlled).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not reach occurs during the period when the special production is being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probabilistic state) that is easily controlled to the advantageous state based on being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state).
Further provided with a hold storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing information on the variable display that has not yet been started as hold storage information.
The first period is a period immediately after the end of the advantageous state, and is a period during which the variable display of the maximum number of reserved storage information that can be stored in the reserved storage means is executed (for example, immediately after the probability variation jackpot). Period during which the four variable displays on hold are executed),
The second period is the period in the special state after the variable display of the upper limit number is executed (for example, the period in the probabilistic state after the variable display of the four pending numbers immediately after the big hit is executed). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the special production is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

(7) In the game machine of (6) above
As the start trigger of the special effect, the first trigger (for example, the hold series special of FIG. 10-4) is established when the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means includes the hold storage information controlled in the advantageous state. It is established even when the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means does not have the hold storage information controlled in the advantageous state. There is a second trigger (for example, a second trigger that is established when it is determined by the special effect determination table to execute the special effect by the special effect determination process of FIG. 10-6).
The special effect executing means prohibits the execution of the special effect by the second trigger during the first period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the special effect by the second trigger during the hold continuous period immediately after the big hit. There is no decision).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the special production is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the state where the frame for the gaming machine is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the loss variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation processing and setting change processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process which is executed at the time of power-on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the setting change processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the specifications in each set value. It is a timing chart showing the flow of various productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuation rate suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the continuation rate suggestion effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hold continuous production decision table and the hold continuous production presence production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of hold continuous production processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the setting suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of setting suggestion effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect determination table of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the setting suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of setting suggestion effect processing. It is a figure which shows a spec and a jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the production operation example immediately after the end of a probable change jackpot. It is a figure which shows the production operation example after 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of a probable change jackpot. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold ream special effect processing. It is a figure which shows the special effect execution decision table and the notification effect content decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special effect start processing.

(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 described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update 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. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

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, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in 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 is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing 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 normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

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

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probability variation state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state) By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game 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, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored 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 expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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 the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied 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 for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. 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 (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (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 for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When 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 is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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 process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing 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 figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect 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, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. 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 fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, 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”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation 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 stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, 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 the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of 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 effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be a form of direct execution using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature unit 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a (gauge board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 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 launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 112IW003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 112IW003 with the left side as the center and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In addition, the game machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into the lock and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the game machine frame 112IW003 and the glass door frame. The 112IW003a cannot be opened.

The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case 112IW201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, on the main board 11, the setting key 112IW051 for switching to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state described later, and the setting value such as the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the setting change state are changed. A setting changeover switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is housed in the board case 112IW201 together with the main board 11, and the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the right side of the back surface of the board case 112IW201 so that the board case 112IW201 can be operated without opening the board case 112IW201.

Since the board case 112IW201 having the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. It is possible, and the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 112IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 112IW051. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. In the feature portion 112IW, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but one key may be used in combination.

Further, in the substrate case 112IW201, a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029 are arranged. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and are arranged in the upper left portion of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged in front of the board case 112IW201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the feature unit 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, a substrate including a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 at the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. The security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. Further, the security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end portion of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right portion of the substrate case 112IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. As a result, the right side portion of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-3, when the game machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the game machine frame 112IW003 from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By separating the pieces, the covering state of the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the operation becomes operable.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A regulates the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. While the state is maintained, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the above-mentioned restricted state by the security cover 112IW500A is released, and the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is permitted. It becomes a state.

Since the board case 112IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. The set value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 unless the clerk of the game hall opens the gaming machine frame 112IW003 with the door key.

However, even if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on a gaming island (not shown) in the game field, for example, with another pachinko gaming machine adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. A setting key 112IW051 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by allowing an illegal member such as a wire or a cell plate to enter between the gaming device such as a card unit or a spacer member installed between the pachinko gaming machines 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 1. And the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may cause fraudulent acts such as changing the set value. Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A switches the setting with the setting key 112IW051. By maintaining the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the switch 112IW052 is regulated, the above-mentioned fraudulent activity can be suitably suppressed.

Further, even in a regulated state in which the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed and the back right side of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered by the security cover 112IW500A, the substrate is passed through the transparent security cover 112IW500A. Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 112IW201 can be seen through, the status of the mounting surface on the main board 11 on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted, the seal, and the like can be easily confirmed.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as the work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

In the feature unit 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR4 and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), and FIG. In addition to the display result determination table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C) and the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) and the loss shown in FIG. 8-6. A variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW has a configuration in which the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing values in the order of 1, 2 and 3 increasing the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3 the advantage increases stepwise.

(Display result judgment table)
8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a big hit is set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In the case of, the jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change) than when the set values are "2" and "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change). To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change) than in a certain case. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change). To do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability than the case of "2" (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change). Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of the variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change). To do.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 corresponds to any of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C). If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). That is, the winning of the big hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

Further, for example, the same probability change is applied to a gaming machine in which the probability change state ends based on the execution of the variation display of a predetermined number of times (the number of times the probability change ends) after being controlled to the probability change state (high probability state). If it is the number of ends, the probability variation continuation rate (consecutive villa rate) may be increased in the order of set value "1" <set value "2" <set value "3".

In the feature unit 112IW, a total of three set values of 1 to 3 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 2 or 4 or more.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 8-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed). A common jackpot type determination table is used when determining the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning slot (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Although it is configured to be used, different tables may be provided so that the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. A table referenced to determine one.

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the determination values corresponding to the random numbers (MR2) for determining the jackpot type are assigned to each set value, but they are assigned to simplify the explanation. The ratio of the determined judgment values is shown. That is, the ratio of which of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C is determined for each set value is shown. The loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7, which will be described later, are also actually assigned determination values corresponding to random numbers. In order to simplify, the percentage of the assigned judgment values is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio of being determined to the jackpot type C is high, and when the set value is "2", When the rate determined for the jackpot type B is high and the set value is "3", the determination value is assigned so that the rate determined for the jackpot type A is high.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5 (B). In the feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. Has been done.

The fanfare period is, for example, a period during which the jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 12, the start of the jackpot gaming state is started. This is the period during which the fanfare effect is executed as the effect effect to be notified.

The interval period is, for example, a period during which the post-opening process of the jackpot in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and is next after the round of opening the jackpot on the effect control board 12 side is completed. This is the period during which the interval effect is executed as the effect operation for notifying the start of the round.

The ending period is, for example, a period during which the jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period to be done.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, then the longest in the case of the jackpot type B, and the longest in the case of the jackpot type C. It is set to be short.

As described above, in the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is "1", the ratio of determining the jackpot type C is high, so that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the rate of determining the jackpot type A is high, so that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively long. Therefore, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3".

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". The average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of "<" 2 "<" 3 ". With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the game is gambling. Can be prevented from becoming too high.

This feature unit 112IW is configured to be able to execute a jackpot suggestion effect (details will be described later) that suggests a set value during a jackpot game, and this jackpot suggestion effect is performed during a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending. It is feasible in the period. With such a configuration, the interest of the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period can be enhanced. In addition, by directing the player's attention to the suggestion effect during the big hit, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the length of each period.

In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, a common effect may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image) that is difficult for the player to notice the length of the period is commonly executed.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are set for each jackpot type, and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different for each set value, so that the jackpot can be hit. When the winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, interval period and ending period is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the setting is not limited to such a configuration. The fanfare period, interval period, and ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods having different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table is used in which the judgment values are set so that the ratio of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in which the relatively long period is set increases in the order of the jackpot types A <B <C. As a result, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be increased in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3".

In the feature unit 112IW, in any of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, the time saving control and the probability variation control executed after the end of the jackpot game state are characterized by a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 112IW). It ends when the figure game is executed or when the special figure game is entered into the jackpot game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. For example, the number of time reduction control and the probability variation control is different for each jackpot type. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot type, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. It may be done. In the case of such a specific jackpot type, the jackpot game state is continuously generated without going through the normal state, which is a so-called consecutive villa state. The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the ratio of big hits differs for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability change continues for each set value. The rate (consecutive villa rate) may be different.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, there is no difference in the advantage (for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence / absence of time reduction control and the probability variation control, the number of controls, etc.) between the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, and the fanfare period and interval. The average period of the period and the ending period is configured to be different, but for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence / absence of time reduction control and probability variation control, and the number of controls are different for each jackpot type, and the advantage is different. You may do so. In this case, the effect during the round may be different for each jackpot type, or may be the same regardless of the jackpot type.

It should be noted that the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a form in which the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot is determined at a different ratio from the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C according to the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value set, one of the jackpot type A, the jackpot type B, and the jackpot type C cannot be determined. There may be more than one. In other words, if the determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value, one of the jackpot types should not be determined (the determination rate is 0%), or a specific jackpot type should be 100%. Included in determining by percentage.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the case where the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending period are different depending on the jackpot type is shown, but not limited to such a mode, the fanfare period, the interval period and the ending are not limited to the jackpot type. It may be configured so that the period is different. For example, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period may be uniformly determined according to any of the set values "1" to "3". Further, for example, a lottery process with a selection probability according to the set value is performed according to any of the set values "1" to "3", and the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are determined. You may.

In this way, in this feature unit 112IW, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result becomes a jackpot differs according to the set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

In the feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is a special figure display result. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determination.

Further, in the feature unit 112IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases, the jackpot type C as the jackpot type becomes easier to be determined, etc.). Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

Further, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the game playability itself does not change, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through a predetermined count switch, the rate at which the game ball passes through the count switch during the big hit game differs depending on the big hit type. When the property (so-called V probability variation type) is set and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, and the gaming ball is specially variable during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which a jackpot gaming state is controlled based on passing through a predetermined count switch provided in the winning ball device 7. Further, although the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as those set in 1 to 3, the jackpot probability is higher than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3, but during the jackpot game. A setting in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4) may be provided.

Further, when the game playability is changed 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 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is passed through the effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time, and when the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (game ball). It may be used as a switch for controlling the gaming state to the probability change state or the jackpot gaming state based on passing through the count switch).

(Variation pattern judgment table)
Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result should be "big hit" and the fluctuation display result may be "missing". A loss fluctuation pattern determination table to be used when the determination is made in advance is prepared in advance.

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In this feature unit 112IW, the period from the time when the setting is changed at the time of turning on the power until the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example) (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period) and the other period (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a non-special period), and is configured to use different loss fluctuation pattern determination tables.

Specifically, in the special period, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), and in the non-special period, it is shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). The fluctuation pattern is determined using the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, the period from the time when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to the time when the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example) is set as a special period, but the present invention is limited to this. For example, the period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) may be set as a special period regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. Further, a special period may be set by using a real-time clock or the like as long as it is in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am). In addition, the period until the first big hit may occur may be a special period.

In the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6, normal reach loss and super reach loss are obtained in the order of set values "1" <"2" <"3". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, since the execution rate of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value is suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

Further, the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and further, a set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them becomes large. With such a configuration, in the special period, it is easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of normal reach execution than in the non-special period (that is, it is easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value), so that the motive for playing the game in the special period is Can be given and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

For example, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (or a specific fluctuation pattern among them) is determined at the same ratio regardless of the difference in the set value (or the difference between the special period and the non-special period). You may do so. By doing so, the execution rate differs only for a specific fluctuation pattern (normal reach loss in this example) according to the set value, and the set value is suggested by the frequency with which the specific fluctuation pattern is executed. become. On the contrary, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern that causes the super reach loss may be different depending on the set value.

Further, the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (A) and (B) are either normal reach loss or super reach loss when other than non-reach loss, depending on the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio (that is, the balance of normal reach loss: super reach loss) is different. Specifically, in the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the ratio of normal reach loss increases remarkably in the order of set values "1" <"2" <"3" (this example). Then, it increases by 5%). Specifically, in the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the normal reach loss is in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". The ratio of is slightly higher (in this example, it is increased by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. In addition, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

In this feature unit 112IW, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at different ratios according to the set value, but this depends on the execution ratios of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss as a whole depending on the set value. This is a concept that includes that the execution ratios of normal reach loss and super reach loss are different, and that only normal reach loss has different execution ratios depending on the set value.

The feature unit 112IW displays a common background image in the image display device 5 regardless of which of the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and 8-6 (B) is used. Then, the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Further, when the set value is set to any of 1 to 3, the image display device 5 displays a common background image and displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. The dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game interest during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example).

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of the feature unit 112IW. (Selected only in) may be provided so that the special variation pattern can be selected only in a special period. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give motivation to play a game during a special period and enhance the interest of the game.

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In this feature unit 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach loss fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times are provided, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be one of non-reach loss A to C. It is configured in. Not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 may include non-reach loss A to C, and any of non-reach loss A to C, normal reach loss, and super reach loss. It may be configured to determine the crab.

As shown in FIG. 8-7, in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio of non-reach loss C (variation time 7 seconds) is high, and the set value is "2". When the value is "3", the ratio determined to non-reach loss B (variation time 8 seconds) is high, and when the set value is "3", the ratio determined to non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds) is high. Judgment value is assigned to.

In the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is "1", the rate of determination as non-reach loss C is high, so that the fluctuation time at the time of non-reach loss tends to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is "3", the rate of determination as non-reach loss A is high, so that the fluctuation time at the time of non-reach loss tends to be relatively long. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3".

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3", but at the same time, the set value is "1". It is also configured so that the average fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of "<" 2 "<" 3 ". With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling becomes too high. Can be prevented.

The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the average fluctuation time is different by changing the ratio of non-reach loss A to C having different fluctuation times according to the set value. A plurality of types of fluctuation patterns other than reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) may be provided so that the fluctuation time is different, and the selected ratio may be different depending on the set value. When multiple types of fluctuation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) are provided so that the fluctuation time is different, the time of the shaking display of the effect symbol and the time of the high-speed fluctuation display may be different for the effect, etc. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

Further, in the present feature unit 112IW, the average fluctuation time is configured to be different according to the set value, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the final effect symbol (final) is determined according to the set value. The period during which the stop symbol) is displayed as a stop may be different. With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set to be high, the period during which the final stop symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed. , It is possible to prevent the gambling from becoming too high.

Further, in this feature unit 112IW, the fluctuation time is set for each of the non-reach loss A to C, and the ratio of which of the non-reach loss A to C is determined is different for each set value, so that the jackpot is won. When the probability (ball output rate) is set high, the average fluctuation time is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed, but the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is not limited to such a configuration. Is fixedly set, and the fluctuation time may be longer when the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is set higher.

The feature unit 112IW is provided with a variation pattern for shortening the variation time, which is shorter than other variation patterns. For example, a variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (variation time 1.5 seconds), which is shorter than the non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds), is provided. Then, this variation pattern for shortening is configured to be used, for example, when the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. In such a configuration, when the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit or is close to the upper limit, this state is eliminated and the variable display is efficiently performed (that is, the game is efficiently advanced). ) Is the purpose. Therefore, it can be said that it is inappropriate to delay the progress of the game when the number of reserved memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number. Therefore, in the feature unit 112IW, the fluctuation pattern for shortening used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number has a common fluctuation time regardless of the set value. Regardless of the configuration of the feature unit 112IW, the variation time for shortening used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than a predetermined number may be different depending on the set value.

(Display monitor 112IW029)
In this feature unit 112IW, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of game balls entering each winning opening (large winning opening, second major winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, general winning opening) It is possible to perform aggregation and calculate various winning information such as a continuous ratio, a winning combination ratio, and a base based on the aggregation.

Specifically, the display monitor 112IW029 includes a 4-digit display unit. The display unit of each digit is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments drawing a "8" character and dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7 segments.

The display contents are displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third-digit display unit and the fourth-digit display unit. The display No. 1 displays the short-term continuous ratio, and the display No. 2 displays the short-term combination ratio. Display No. 3 displays the total cumulative ratio, and display No. 4 displays the total cumulative combination ratio. Further, in the display No. 5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60,000 prize balls is displayed, and in the display No. 6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the immediately preceding 60,000 prize balls is displayed. Will be done.

The short term here means a period in which the number of prize balls paid out (the number of acquired balls) was 6000. The period for obtaining the total cumulative total means the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the combination ratio is once reset.

In the above example, the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the continuous ratio may be the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls due to winning a prize in the big prize opening during the big hit game state. In addition, the role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening in the high base state and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening in the big hit game state to the total number of prize balls. May be good. Further, the base may be calculated individually for the low base state and the high base state.

When the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, "y6." Is displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and when the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed, the short-term combination ratio is displayed. "Y7." Is displayed on the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit. When the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. When is displayed, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit.

When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." Is displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit, and the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. Is displayed with "A7." On the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the total of the display No. 4 is displayed. When the cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed, the total cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display unit and the fourth digit display unit.

When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." Is displayed on the display unit of the first digit and the display unit of the second digit, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed, the one digit is displayed. "B6." Is displayed on the eye display and the second digit display. When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. When displayed, the total cumulative winning combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the display unit of the third digit and the display unit of the fourth digit.

Furthermore, the display of these short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 is based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, and the set values set at that time are It is possible to change the display of the short-term consecutive ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 in order.

In the feature unit 112IW, the display monitor 112IW029 exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at each set value can be displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is not limited to this. The monitor 112IW029 may be able to display only a numerical value of 1 or only a numerical value of any 2 of these ratios, combination ratios, and bases.

In addition, the feature unit 112IW exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, which are information based on the number of prize balls given, are calculated, and the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are displayed on the display monitor 112IW029. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor 112IW029 may display the history of the number of prize balls given without calculating the joint ratio, the combination ratio, and the base. Good.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-8 and 8-9 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

When the initial setting is performed, the CPU 103 waits for the effect control means activation for measuring the time until the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) is activated when the power supply to the game machine is started. Set the timer (step 112IWS003). In this case, the effect control means activation waiting timer is set with a sufficient time from the start of power supply to the game machine to the activation of the effect control CPU 120. Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control means activation wait timer (step 112IWS004), and confirms whether or not the value of the effect control means activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 112IWS005). If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 112IWS004 and the processes of steps 112IWS004 to S005 are repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 112IWS006.

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS003 to S005, the processes after step 112IWS006 are executed after waiting until the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the setting values are changed and confirmed, and the RAM initialization and recovery processes are executed. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a setting value command, an initialization specification command, and a recovery command, which will be described later, are transmitted before the effect control CPU 120 is started, and the command is missed. It can be prevented from occurring.

Next, the CPU 103 clears, for example, a factory-factory setting flag indicating that the RAM 102 is still set at the factory-shipped (for example, this flag is cleared even if the RAM clearing processes 1 and 2 and the recovery processing described later are executed. (Cleared when the setting change process described later is executed) is set so that it is not set, and in step 112IWS006, it is confirmed whether or not this factory default setting flag is set. do it. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, a value indicating that the factory default value is set (for example, "0" or "-") is set as the set value, and the value of the set value is set in step 112IWS006. May be checked to see if is still at the factory default. If the factory default settings are used (step 112 IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 112IWS006; Yes), that is, if the set value has already been changed at least once, the CPU 103 backs up to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same process as in step S4. It is determined whether or not the data is stored (step 112IWS007). Specifically, in step 112IWS007, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step 112 IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) by the same process as in step S5, and the data is normal. Whether or not it is determined (step 112 IWS008). In step 112 IWS008, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal. When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 112 IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 112IWS009; No), that is, if a power failure occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the game machine is restarted, the process proceeds to step IWS010.

In step 112IWS010, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 112IWS010). The CPU 103 may control the display monitor 112IW029 to display a display (for example, display of "E") indicating that a RAM error has occurred.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 1 process (step 112IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the performance display such as the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base is cleared. Information is not cleared and is retained. Further, in the RAM clear 1 process, the value of the set value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS027.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is off (N in step 112IWS011), when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), or when the output signal from the clear switch is off (N in step 112IWS012). In step 112IWS013 N), the process does not shift to step 112IWS014, but shifts to loop processing.

When the processes of steps 112IWS006 to S014 are executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 112IW (N in steps 112IWS007 and S008), or the factory default settings remain (step 112IWS007, S008). In the case of 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 112IWS009), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 open. The RAM is cleared on the condition that the setting value can be changed after step 112IWS027. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

If the setting changing flag is not set (step 112IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015).

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process start command indicating that the setting confirmation process is started to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS018). When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation process start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019).

When the setting confirmation process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112 IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as in step S6. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing end command indicating that the setting confirmation processing is completed to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (N in step 112IWS016) or when the setting key 112IW051 is not on (N in step 112IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. (Step 112IWS022) is performed to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S7 (step 112IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 2 process (step 112IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value among the storage areas of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the ratio and the combination ratio are cleared. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared and are retained.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS025). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS026). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets the setting changing flag (step 112IWS027).

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change processing start command indicating that the setting change processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS028). When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting change processing start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process (step 112IWS029).

When the setting change process is completed, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 112IWS030). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). Further, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (N in step 112IWS025) or when the setting key 112IW051 is not on (N in step 112IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S9. Therefore, an effect control command instructing initialization is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

Next, the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019) will be described. FIG. 8-10 (A) is a flowchart showing a setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019).

In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSA01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWSA02). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA03). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSA02, and the processes of steps 112IWSA02 to SA03 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the game machine frame 112IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 112IW051 is on, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation error process (step 112IWSA04). Then, after that, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 112IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating that a setting confirmation error occurs, and execute the setting confirmation error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by lighting an error LED on a board mounted on the game machine. Further, in this example, when the setting confirmation error processing is executed, the process shifts to the loop processing, and then the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the processing does not proceed.

If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA05). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process of step 112IWSA05 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the closed state), the setting confirmation process ends.

Next, the setting change process (step 112IWS029) will be described. FIG. 8-10 (B) is a flowchart showing a setting change process (step 112IWS029).

In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is ON (step 112IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is ON (Y in step 112IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB03). For example, when "1" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display of the display monitor 112IW029 is updated to "2", and "2" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 112IW029. The display of the display monitor 112IW029 may be updated to "3", and when "3" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display of the display monitor 112IW029 may be updated to "1". Further, the CPU 103 stores the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates and stores the set value already stored) (step 112IWSB04).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWSB05). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB06). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB02, and the processes of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the game machine frame 112IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 112IW051 is on, the processes of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed.

If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes the setting change error processing (step 112IWSB07). Then, after that, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 112IWSB07, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating that a setting change error occurs, and the setting change error notification may be executed based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by lighting an error LED on a board mounted on the game machine. Further, in this example, when the setting change error processing is executed, the process shifts to the loop processing, and then the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the processing does not proceed. In this case, since the setting changing flag is still set in step 112IWS027, the RAM clear 1 process is executed after the power is turned on again (see Y and 112IWS014 in step 112IWS009). The error state will be cleared.

If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB08). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process of step 112IWSB08 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the closed state), the setting change process is terminated.

The specified set value may be displayed on the image display device 5 in step 112IWSA01 of the setting confirmation process. Further, in 112IWSB01 of the setting change process, the specified setting value may be displayed on the image display device 5. Then, the subsequent processing may be executed using the image display device 5.

Further, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-10, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are not displayed during the normal game (for example, all the segments of the 7-segment LED are turned on or blinked). Aspect). By notifying the player using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is preferable. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may have different modes between the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

If the power is turned off during the execution of the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-10, the setting change process is executed again and the updated setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM). Unless the setting change is completed by, an error may occur. Specifically, at the start of the setting change process, the setting change flag (which is not erased even if the RAM is cleared) is stored in the same backup RAM as the backup RAM that stores the setting value, and the setting change is performed at the end of the setting change process. If the flag is turned off and the setting change flag is turned on when executing a process other than the setting change process (for example, the game control main process), an error occurs. As described above, in a situation where the setting change process does not proceed normally in the middle, the clerk at the amusement park may mistakenly think that the setting change has been completed even though it has not been completed. In such a case, it is possible to guarantee the reliable completion of the setting change by setting an error if the setting change is not completed.

Further, in step 112IWSA01 and step 112IWSB01 of FIG. 8-10, the current set value is read from the backup RAM and the set value is displayed. However, when the backup to the backup RAM is not performed normally, the image display device 5 is displayed with information indicating that an error occurs, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, if all the segments of the 7-segment LED are turned off, or if all the lights are turned on during the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, all the blinking may occur).

FIG. 8-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (furthermore, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If, the setting change process (step 112IWS005-S010) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS015-S017) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step S8) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the recovery process (step S6) is executed if the clear switch is off. Will be executed.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (A) and 8-12 (B), when the power is turned off (powered off) by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. If the big winning opening is being opened during a big hit game or the like at the timing when the power is turned off, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), when the clerk of the game hall or the like turns on the power while operating the clear switch (in the case of Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set to, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (D), the CPU 103 each time it detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by a clerk of the amusement park or the like. The numerical value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is sequentially updated (for example, every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated, it is updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → ...).

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (E), the CPU 103 sets the set value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like. Store (update storage) in the backup area of. At this time, the CPU 103 tells the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, and the total cumulative combination ratio of the set values set at that time. Display base 1 and base 2. If the hold storage is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the hold storage is cleared. Further, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 8-12 (A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. As the memory about the jackpot is erased, the jackpot remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 finishes the setting change process, and is in a state where the game can be played, that is, a state in which the fluctuation display result, the jackpot type, the lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern, the payout of the prize ball, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (F), the CPU 103 displays "EE" on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 in which the set value is stored. It is possible to make it.

In the setting change process in the feature unit 112IW, a mode in which the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as the initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. As the initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process, the setting value most disadvantageous to the player (“1” in the case of the feature unit 112IW) or the most advantageous to the player. The set value (“3” in the case of this feature unit 112IW) may be displayed.

(Special design normal processing)
Next, the processing of the special symbol normal processing (step S110) in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-13 and 8-14 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step S110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved storage number (the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number) (step 112IWS101). For example, check the count value of the total pending storage counter for counting the total pending storage.

If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step 112IWS102). For example, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the second hold storage number counter for counting the second hold storage number is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to the data indicating "second" (step 112 IWS103). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 112IWS104).

By executing the processes of steps 112IWS102 to S104, in the feature unit 112IW, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are displayed according to the starting winning order in which the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. And may be configured to execute.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 112IWS105). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 112IWS106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and sets each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 is placed in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 102. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved memory) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is subtracted by 1 (step 112IWS107). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 112 IWS108). As described above, in the feature unit 112, the setting value command is transmitted when the setting change process is executed at the time of turning on the power by executing the process of step 112IWS011, but even after the power is turned on, the step The setting value command is transmitted every time the variation display is started by executing the process of 112IWS108.

Even if the same fluctuation pattern is used, if different fluctuation pattern commands are sent for each set value, the total number of fluctuation patterns x the number of set values (3 in this example) of fluctuation pattern commands are required. Therefore, the data capacity may increase. Therefore, for example, even if the set value command is transmitted only when a specific fluctuation pattern is used, and only the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the specific fluctuation pattern is provided with the fluctuation pattern commands corresponding to the set value. Good. In this case, for example, the setting value command is transmitted only when the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation with the highest output frequency is used, and only the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation is the fluctuation pattern command for the number of the set value. May be provided.

Further, in this example, the case where the same setting value command is transmitted by the setting value command (see step 112IWS011) transmitted at the time of turning on the power and the setting value command (see step 112IWS108) transmitted at the start of fluctuation is shown. It is not limited to any mode. For example, even if the setting value command for turning on the power and the setting value command for starting fluctuation are configured as separate commands, different setting value commands are sent at the time of turning on the power and at the start of fluctuation. Good.

Further, in this example, the case where the setting value command is transmitted separately from the fluctuation pattern command is shown at the start of fluctuation, but it is configured to transmit the effect control command that is used as both the fluctuation pattern command and the setting value command. May be good. In this case, for example, even if the fluctuation pattern command specifies the same fluctuation pattern A, if the setting value is "1", the fluctuation pattern command A-1 is transmitted, and if the setting value is "2", the fluctuation pattern command A-1 is transmitted. The variation pattern command A-2 may be transmitted, and if the set value is "3", the variation pattern command A-3 may be transmitted.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 side is configured to be able to output the same fluctuation pattern command (for example, fluctuation pattern command A) regardless of the set value, and the effect control CPU 120 side is configured to output which set value. It may be configured so that which fluctuation pattern is selected and the selection ratio thereof is different. For example, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern A-1 is selected or the fluctuation pattern A-1 is selected at a high rate, and if the setting value is 2, the fluctuation pattern A-2 is selected or the fluctuation pattern A-2 is high. It may be selected by the ratio, or if the set value is 3, the fluctuation pattern A-3 may be selected or the fluctuation pattern A-3 may be selected at a high ratio. In this case, for example, the fluctuation patterns A-1 to A-3 may be configured so that the fluctuation time is the same, but the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of reach, and the type are different. Further, in this case, for example, when the set value command is not received normally, the fluctuation pattern A-1 is uniformly selected, or when the set value command is not received normally, the dedicated selection ratio is selected. It may be configured to select a fluctuation pattern with.

Further, in this example, the case where the set value command is transmitted at the start of fluctuation is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and for example, the set value command may be transmitted at the end of fluctuation.

Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the current gaming state (step 112IWS109). In this case, for example, the CPU 103 controls to send a probability change state background specification command in the case of a probability change state, and controls to transmit a time reduction state background specification command in the case of a time reduction state, which is a normal state. In this case, control is performed to send the normal state background specification command.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8-4) with a random number value MR1 and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

If the value of the random number value MR1 does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step 112IWS110), the process proceeds to step 112IWS116.

When the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the jackpot determination values (Y in step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (step IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 8-5) to match the type corresponding to the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“big hit type A”). , "Big hit type B" or "Big hit type C") is determined as the big hit type (step 112IWS114).

Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS115). For example, when the jackpot type is "big hit type A", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "big hit type B", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "big hit type C", "03" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step 112IWS116). For example, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, for example, when the jackpot flag is set, "7", which is the jackpot symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, it may be determined to be a different special symbol stop symbol depending on the jackpot type.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 112IWS117).

(Explanation of feature section 248F to feature section 250F)
Next, the feature unit 248F to the feature unit 250F will be described. The feature unit 248F has a feature regarding the continuation rate suggestion effect, the feature unit 249F has a feature regarding the setting suggestion effect pattern A, and the feature unit 250F has a feature regarding the setting suggestion effect pattern B.

(About specs)
FIG. 9-1 is a diagram for explaining specifications at each set value. As shown in FIG. 9-1, in setting 1, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change is 1/319, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 1/95, and the ST continuation rate is 65.29%. In setting 2, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change is 1/280, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 1/75, and the ST continuation rate is 73.87%. In setting 3, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change is 1/250, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 1/60, and the ST continuation rate is 81.37%. Here, the ST continuation rate indicates the probability that the ST state will continue. The ST state is a state in which the probability change state is controlled after the jackpot game state and the probability change state continues until a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. In the feature section 248F to the feature section 250F, ST continues 100 times after the big hit game state. The continuation rate is the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state, the probability of being repeatedly controlled to the same gaming state (for example, probability change), and the probability of being repeatedly controlled to a high base state (for example, probability change,). It is a concept that includes the probability of being controlled in the order of time reduction and probability change.

Due to the setting of the data shown in FIG. 9-1, in the case of setting 1, all of the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the lowest among the set values. On the other hand, in the case of setting 3, all of the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the highest among the set values. Therefore, the relationship of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 is advantageous to the player. The set value may be further provided with a plurality of stages, and may be provided, for example, in stages 1 to 6 so as to be advantageous to the player.

(About the flow of various productions from the feature section 248F to the feature section 250F)
FIG. 9-2 is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. FIG. 9-2 (A) shows the flow of the continuation rate suggestion effect which is the effect of the feature unit 248F, and FIG. 9-2 (B) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern A) which is the effect of the feature unit 249F. 9-2 (C) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern B), which is the effect of the feature portion 250F.

First, the continuation rate suggestion effect, which is the effect of the feature unit 248F shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), will be described. The continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect that suggests a ST continuation rate that differs for each set value. Since the continuation rate is different for each set value, suggesting the continuation rate also suggests the set value. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect executed in the ending period after the jackpot game state. After the jackpot game state is completed, information such as entering the ST and the number of balls to be obtained is shown as a video to the player for a predetermined period. During the ending period, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed. After that, the ST state continues for 100 fluctuations as the ST period.

Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern A), which is the effect of the feature unit 249F shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), will be described. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests which of the set values in a plurality of stages is set. In the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A, when the jackpot game state is controlled between the variable display of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the earliest number of the 100 ST periods after the end of the jackpot game state and the ending period. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round. Further, in the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A, the setting suggestion effect is not executed when a big hit occurs between the variable display of 21 to 100 rotations. That is, in the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A, when the jackpot game state is controlled at any number of times from the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST period advantageous to the player, any of the 21st to 100th rotations. It can be said that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher (100: 0 ratio) than when the jackpot game state is controlled by the number of times.

Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern B), which is the effect of the feature unit 250F shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), will be described. In the pattern B, the setting suggestion effect is executed in the same manner as in the pattern A. In the setting suggestion effect of pattern B, the period of variable display of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the earliest number of the 100 ST periods after the jackpot game state and the ending period ends, is the first setting suggestion effect period. There is. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round when the jackpot game state is controlled by the variable display during the first setting suggestion effect period. Further, in the setting suggestion effect of the pattern B, the variable display period of 21 to 100 rotations in the ST period is the second setting suggestion effect period. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round when the jackpot game state is controlled by the variable display during the second setting suggestion effect period. Here, the production mode of the setting suggestion effect executed when the jackpot game state is controlled is different between the first setting suggestion effect period and the second setting suggestion effect period. Further, in the ST period which is advantageous for the player, when the jackpot game state is controlled in the first setting suggestion effect period of the 1st to 20th rotations, the jackpot game is performed in the second setting suggestion effect period of the 21st to 100th rotations. The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the state is controlled.

Here, in a game machine having no set value, the continuation rate of the ST state is constant. Therefore, it is not interesting to execute the continuation rate suggestion effect on such a game machine. However, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state in the ST state is executed on the gaming machine having the set value, so that the setting is set. It is possible to draw attention to the suggested production, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, the continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect that is executed during the ending period in which a relatively long time can be taken. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention at the end of the jackpot game state, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A is executed during the round. In this way, the round game can be focused on, and the interest of the game during the round game can be improved.

In addition, the setting suggestion effect of the pattern B is also executed during the round. In this way, the round game can be focused on, and the interest of the game during the round game can be improved.

(About feature 248F)
Next, the continuation rate suggestion effect, which is the effect of the feature unit 248F, will be described in detail. FIG. 9-3 is a diagram showing a continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. The continuation rate suggestion effect determination table is a table used in the continuation rate suggestion effect process or the hold continuous effect process, which will be described later. Using the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table, it is determined whether or not the effect is executed, and if so, which effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed. The continuation rate suggestion effect determination table is stored in ROM 121.

As shown in the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, the ratio determined without the effect is 88%, the ratio determined by the character A is 5%, the ratio determined by the character B is 4%, and the character C is determined. The ratio determined for is 3%, and the ratio determined for character D is not (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 5%, the ratio determined for character C is 4%, and the ratio determined for character D is. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without effect is 87%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and the ratio determined for character D is. The rate determined for is 1%.

Due to the setting of the data shown in FIG. 9-3, in the continuation rate suggestion effect processing, the ratio of selecting no effect is high, and the continuation rate suggestion effect is not easily executed. Further, the ratio when the effect is executed is "character A> character B> character C" in the case of setting 1, "character B> character C> character A" in the case of setting 2, and in the case of setting 3. Is "Character C> Character B> Character A> Character D". That is, since the appearance rate of the character differs depending on the set value, it is possible to suggest a different ST continuation rate for each set value from the aspect of the character. Further, since the character D appears only in the most advantageous setting 3, it is determined that the determination ratio of the character D is the lowest, but when it appears, the setting 3 is a high setting. It should be noted that any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined without the effect.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the characters A to C are feasible modes regardless of the set values. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest a set value depending on the mode of these characters having different execution ratios, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the effect mode of the continuation rate suggestion effect includes the character D which is determined to be set to the high continuation rate setting 3. According to this, when the character D having a low execution rate appears, the high setting is fixed, so that the set value can be preferably suggested, and the interest of the game is improved.

FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the continuation rate suggestion effect processing. The continuation rate suggestion effect processing is a process executed in the ending effect process (S177).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit from the normal state (248FS001). Whether or not it is a so-called first hit, which is a big hit from the normal state, is determined based on a command for designating the game state. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is a big hit from the normal state (Y at 248FS001), the process ends. That is, it is controlled so that the continuation rate suggestion effect is not executed at the first hit. In addition, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed at the first hit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit from the normal state (N in 248FS001), the effect content of the continuation rate suggestion effect is determined by the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table according to the set value. (248FS002), shift to 248FS003.

In 248FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the continuation rate suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the continuation rate suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 248FS003), the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the determined continuation rate suggestion effect (248FS004), and ends the process. As a result, the continuation rate suggestion effect is set to be executed during a predetermined period of the ending period. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect suggestion effect is not executed (N at 248FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

It should be noted that the continuation rate suggestion effect is not always executed when the predetermined period is reached when the execution is decided, and may be executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B that can be operated by the player, and the continuation rate suggestion effect is not executed unless the push button 31B is operated during the operable period. Good. In this way, the player's willingness to operate can be improved. Further, when the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed by using the operation means, the promotion image that promotes the operation to the operation means may be displayed, or the promotion image may not be displayed.

Further, although the continuation rate suggestion effect is often not executed, the continuation rate suggestion effect by the characters A to D may be executed at a rate of 100%. Even in such a case, it is desirable that the appearance rate of the character D for which the setting 3 is determined is lower than the appearance rate of the other characters. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value from being immediately revealed to the player.

FIG. 9-5 is a diagram showing an example of a hold continuous effect determination table and an effect determination table with a hold continuous effect. These tables are stored in ROM 121. In the feature unit 248F, a hold continuous effect may be executed. The hold ream effect is whether or not the hold storage information (hold information) related to the variable display includes the hold storage information (so-called hold storage information that becomes the hold ream) that becomes a big hit (whether or not it becomes the hold ream). A pre-reading process is performed, and when the hold storage information that becomes a big hit is included, an effect (holding continuous suggestion effect) that suggests that the hold storage information that becomes a big hit is included is executed by the effect control CPU 120. Is. In the hold continuous effect, an effect using a character similar to the above-mentioned continuation rate suggestion effect is executed. Then, the current set value is suggested by the mode of the character executed in the hold continuous effect.

The hold continuous effect determination table of FIG. 9-5 (A) is used to determine whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect when there is the hold storage information of the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the ratio of executing the hold continuous effect is set to 70%, and the ratio of not executing the hold continuous effect is set to 30%. If there is hold storage information that is a big hit, the hold continuous effect may be executed at a rate of 100%.

Which effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) is to be executed in the effect determination table when the hold continuous effect is present in FIG. 9-5 (B) when it is determined to execute the hold continuous effect. Is used to determine. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), in setting 1, the ratio determined by the character A is 30%, the ratio determined by the character B is 20%, the ratio determined by the character C is 10%, and the character. The ratio determined to D is set to be 40%. Further, in setting 2, the ratio determined by the character A is 10%, the ratio determined by the character B is 30%, the ratio determined by the character C is 20%, and the ratio determined by the character D is 40%. It is set to be. Further, in setting 3, the ratio determined by the character A is 10%, the ratio determined by the character B is 20%, the ratio determined by the character C is 30%, and the ratio determined by the character D is 40%. It is set to be.

According to the data settings shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), when the hold continuous effect is executed in the hold continuous effect process, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is the character regardless of the set value. D is the highest, and the ratio is constant regardless of the set value. That is, the character D that appears only in the setting 3 of the continuation rate suggestion effect is not an effect that suggests a set value in the hold continuous effect. However, since the character D appears only with an extremely low probability when the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed, the effect appears at a high rate when the hold continuous effect is executed, so that the interest of the game should be improved. Can be done. Further, it can be said that the high setting is confirmed when the character D does not become a hold ream even though it appears.

Focusing on other than character D, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A> character B> character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B> character C> character A in the case of setting 2." , In the case of setting 3, "character C> character B> character A". With such a setting, the set value is suggested by executing the hold continuous effect.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold continuous effect processing. The hold continuous effect process is a process executed in the ending effect process (S177). First, the effect control CPU 120 checks the inside of the hold storage buffer (248FS010), and determines whether or not there is a big hit hold storage (248FS011). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is a large hit hold memory (Y in 248FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold sequence effect (248FS012) and shifts to 248FS013 based on the hold sequence effect determination table. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no hold storage of the jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 248FS015 (N in 248FS011).

In 248FS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold continuous effect is to be executed (Y in 248FS013), the effect content is determined by the effect determination table when there is a hold continuous effect (248FS014), and the process proceeds to 248FS016. Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the determined content (248FS016), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold continuous effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 248FS015 (N at 248FS013).

In 248FS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect content by the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. Here, the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 is used regardless of whether there is no hold memory for the jackpot or when the hold continuous effect is not executed. As a result, even in the case of a big hit in which the hold continuous production is not executed, the lottery for the continuation rate suggestion production is executed every time, so that the interest in the big hit can be improved. Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the determined content (248FS016), and the process ends.

The continuation rate suggestion effect process and the continuation rate suggestion effect process described above may be collectively executed in the same flow. In such a case, in the case of a big hit from the normal state, the hold continuous production may not be executed.

Further, in the hold continuous effect, the same character as the continuation rate suggestion effect appears, so that the interest of the game can be improved by combining the continuation rate suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect. It should be noted that different characters may be displayed for the hold continuous effect and the continuation rate suggestion effect.

(About the setting suggestion effect executed on the feature section 249F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the feature unit 249F will be described. FIG. 9-7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 9-7 shows an example in the setting suggestion effect pattern A shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) when a big hit is made within the ST1 to 20th rotations. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (A), the image display device 5 is subjected to an effect indicating that the jackpot has been achieved at the time of the jackpot. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, the remaining number display 249F001 indicating the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed. The remaining number of times display is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed once. FIG. 9-7 (A) shows a case where a big hit is achieved with the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation.

Next, the setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-7 (B) is executed during the period during the jackpot round. In the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect using the push button 31B is executed as the setting suggestion effect for the number of times corresponding to the remaining number of times up to ST20 times. On the right side of the screen, a setting suggestion residual image 249F002 showing the number of times of the remaining setting suggestion effect is displayed. Further, a button image 249F003 imitating the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the screen, and the remaining number of setting suggestion effects is indicated by the characters "Chance is 17 times!" At the upper part. In this way, in the ST period, the one who wins the big hit as soon as possible increases the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect, so it is better to win the big hit in the earliest number of times in the ST1 to 20th rotations as the predetermined period. The execution rate of the production can be increased.

FIG. 9-7 (C) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (C), when a pattern in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed is selected or when the push button 31B is not operated, the setting suggestion effect is not executed and what is displayed on the screen. Is not displayed. On the other hand, FIG. 9-7 (D) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (D), when the pattern in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is selected and the player operates the push button 31B, the character image 249F004 is displayed on the screen as the setting suggestion effect. To.

It should be noted that a plurality of types of button images 249F003 shown in FIG. 9-7 (B) may be provided. For example, a button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A may be provided, and when the stick controller 31A is operated, the character image 249F004 may appear at a higher rate than when the push button 31B is operated. Further, when the button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the appearance ratio of any one of the plurality of types of character images 249F004 may be increased. For example, when the button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the character D suggesting a high setting may appear at a high rate, or the character D may always appear (character D is fixed). May be good. Further, even if only one operation means is used, the appearance ratio of the character image that appears may be different depending on the change in the shape, color, or the like of the button image.

Further, the character image 249F004 shown in FIG. 9-7 (D) may appear twice or more because the setting suggestion effect by the button image 249F003 is executed a plurality of times. In such a case, when the second and subsequent character images 249F004 are displayed, they may be displayed in parallel with the character image 249F004 displayed in the previous operation. Further, the previous display may be updated so that a new character image 249F004 is displayed. Further, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased by changing the display mode of the previous character image 249F004 (for example, the reliability of the color of the clothes that poses with high reliability of the setting suggestion effect). Change to a higher color, etc.). Further, the reliability may be displayed as a percentage together with the plurality of character images 249F004, and the percentage display corresponding to the character image 249F004 corresponding to the actual set value may be increased. By doing so, it is possible to improve the reliability of the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times.

FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table. In the setting suggestion effect determination table, in the setting suggestion effect process, when the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations in the ST period, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, and if it is executed, which effect (character A, A table used to determine whether to execute character B, character C or character D). The setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined by character A is 5%, the ratio determined by character B is 4%, and the ratio determined by character C is The determined ratio is 3%, and there is no determined ratio for character D (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 5%, the ratio determined for character C is 4%, and the ratio determined for character D is. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without effect is 87%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and the ratio determined for character D is. The rate determined for is 1%.

Due to the setting of the data shown in FIG. 9-8, in the setting suggestion effect processing, when the big hit is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio of selecting no effect is high, and it is difficult to execute the setting suggestion effect. It has become. When the setting suggestion effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A> character B> character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B" in the case of setting 2. > Character C> Character A ”, and in the case of setting 3,“ Character C> Character B> Character A ”. That is, since the appearance rate of the character differs depending on the set value, it is possible to suggest the set value from the aspect of the character. Further, since the character D appears only in the most advantageous setting 3, it is determined that the determination ratio of the character D is the lowest, but when it appears, the setting 3 is a high setting. It should be noted that any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined without the effect.

FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion effect processing. The setting suggestion effect processing is a process executed in the jackpot middle effect process (S176). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (249FS001). By checking the number of times stored in the fluctuation number counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (Y in 249FS001), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table according to the set value. Determined (249FS002) and shift to 249FS003. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (N in 249FS001), the process ends.

In 249FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 249FS003), the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the number of remaining STs (249FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (N in 249FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the setting suggestion effect is produced when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. The execution ratio is different (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times). In this way, in the ST state, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state at any of the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, and at any of the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, the big hit Since the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is different from that when the game state is controlled, it is possible to pay attention to the execution trigger of the effect suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

In particular, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST (at the 211th to 100th rotations). Since the setting suggestion effect is not executed), the jackpot game state is controlled from the start of the ST to the 1st to 20th rotations, so that the jackpot game state is continuous, which improves the interest and draws attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect. be able to.

Further, since the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations, the big hit game is performed at the 1st to 20th rotations earlier than the 21st to 100th rotations when controlled to the ST state. Even if it is controlled by the state, it is possible to prevent the person from thinking that he / she has lost (for example, he / she cannot sufficiently see the effect of seeing only during ST).

Further, the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation or less is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but not the 21st to 100th rotations. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot game state is controlled within a predetermined period. It should be noted that the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation or less is a special period in which the setting suggestion effect may be executed if the jackpot game state is controlled. Good. For example, in the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation, the background may be changed or a telop indicating that it is a special period may be displayed.

Further, although the 1st to 20th rotations are included, in the 21st to 100th rotations, the lottery for the setting suggestion effect is not executed by the same table, but a lottery is performed using a different table for each variable display once or for each multiple times. May be executed. In such a case, the earlier the number of times, the higher the ratio and reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the setting is more reliable than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. Since the suggestion effect is executed (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times), the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that the setting difference becomes more prominent, which makes it easier for the player to guess which setting value is used. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the setting suggestion effect when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(About the modified example of the feature part 249F)
FIG. 9-10 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table of the modified example. FIG. 9-10 (A) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations, and FIG. 9-10 (B) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. As shown in FIG. 9-10, in the modified example, different tables are used for ST1 to 20 rotations and ST21 to 100 rotations, but the setting suggestion effect is executed regardless of the number of fluctuations. Further, in the modified example, the setting suggestion effect in which some character appears is executed regardless of the number of STs in which the jackpot is achieved. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations in FIG. 9-10 (A) shows any setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C) when the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST. Or a table used to determine whether to execute character D). In setting 1, the ratio determined by character A is 50%, the ratio determined by character B is 30%, the ratio determined by character C is 20%, and the ratio determined by character D is not (at 0%). is there). In setting 2, the ratio determined by character A is 20%, the ratio determined by character B is 50%, the ratio determined by character C is 30%, and the ratio determined by character D is not (at 0%). is there). In setting 3, the ratio determined by the character A is 20%, the ratio determined by the character B is 30%, the ratio determined by the character C is 40%, and the ratio determined by the character D is 10%.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations in FIG. 9-10 (B) shows any setting suggestion effect (character A) in the setting suggestion effect process when the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. , Character B, character C or character D). In setting 1, the ratio determined by character A is 40%, the ratio determined by character B is 30%, the ratio determined by character C is 30%, and the ratio determined by character D is not (at 0%). is there). In setting 2, the ratio determined by character A is 30%, the ratio determined by character B is 40%, the ratio determined by character C is 30%, and the ratio determined by character D is not (at 0%). is there). In setting 3, the ratio determined by the character A is 30%, the ratio determined by the character B is 30%, the ratio determined by the character C is 35%, and the ratio determined by the character D is 5%.

Due to the data settings shown in FIGS. 9-10 (A) and 9-10 (B), if a big hit occurs between the start of ST and the end of ST in the setting suggestion effect processing, no effect is not selected. , One of the effects is always executed. The ratio selected as the effect to be executed differs depending on whether it is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST or within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. If it is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "Character A> Character B> Character C" in the case of setting 1, and "Character B" in the case of setting 2. > Character C> Character A ”, and in the case of setting 3,“ Character C> Character B> Character A> Character D ”. Further, in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "Character A> Character B = Character C" in the case of setting 1 and "Character C" in the case of setting 2. "Character B> Character A = Character C", and in the case of setting 3, "Character C> Character A = Character C> Character D".

With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value in both the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST is character A in setting 1 and character B in setting 2. In setting 3, the appearance rate of the character C is high. However, the appearance rate of the character having the highest appearance rate in each set value is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Further, if the character D appears regardless of the number of fluctuations, it is confirmed that the setting 3 is set. It should be noted that the effect content to be executed may be different depending on whether it is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST.

(About the setting suggestion effect executed on the feature part 250F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the feature unit 250F will be described. FIG. 9-11 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation of the setting suggestion effect. 9-11 shows an example of the setting suggestion effect pattern B shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), when a big hit is made within the ST1 to 20th rotations and when a big hit is made within the ST21 to 100th rotations. ing. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (A), which is the time when a big hit is made within the first to 20th rotations of ST, the image display device 5 is subjected to an effect indicating that the big hit was made at the time of the big hit. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, the remaining number display 250F001 indicating the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed. The remaining number of times display is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed once. FIG. 9-11 (A) shows a case where a big hit is achieved with the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation after the start of ST.

Next, during the jackpot round, the first setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-11 (B) is executed. In the first setting suggestion effect, a darts effect is executed in which the arrow image 250F002 is applied toward the target image 250F004 on which “○” and “×” are drawn. When a big hit is made within the first to 20th rotations of ST, an effect of throwing an arrow four times is executed at any rotation speed. "Chance is 4 times!" At the top of the target image 250F004 is a character indicating that there is an effect that the arrow can be thrown 4 times. If the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the arrow image 250F002 flies toward the target image 250F004.

FIG. 9-11 (C) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (C), when the arrow image 250F002 hits the “x” of the target image 250F004, the “x” which is the failure image 250F005 indicating that the setting suggestion effect has failed is displayed on the screen. It is displayed in the center. On the other hand, FIG. 9-11 (D) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (D), when the arrow image 250F002 hits the “◯” of the target image 250F004, for example, the character D image 250F006 is displayed from a plurality of characters assuming that the setting suggestion effect is successful. To.

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), which is the time when a big hit is made within the ST21 to 100th rotations, the image display device 5 is subjected to an effect indicating that the big hit was made at the time of the big hit. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, the remaining number display 250F001 indicating the remaining number of fluctuations is displayed. The remaining number of times display is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed once. FIG. 9-11 (E) shows a case where a big hit is achieved with the remaining 45 rotations at the 55th rotation after the start of ST.

Next, during the jackpot round, the second setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-11 (F) is executed. In the second setting suggestion effect, a bowling effect is executed in which the pin image 250F008 is defeated by throwing the ball image 250F007 toward the six pin images 250F008. When a big hit is made within the 21st to 100th rotations of ST, a bowling effect is executed in which the ball can be thrown twice at any rotation speed. The "chance is twice!" At the top of the pin image 250F008 is a character indicating that there is an effect that the ball can be thrown twice. If the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the ball image 250F007 rolls toward the pin image 250F008.

FIG. 9-11 (G) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (G), when the ball image 250F007 does not hit the pin image 250F008, or when all the pin images 250F008 do not collapse with a single throw, it indicates that the setting suggestion effect has failed. The failure image 250F005 "x" is displayed in the center of the screen. On the other hand, FIG. 9-11 (H) is a diagram showing a case where the setting suggestion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (H), when the ball image 250F007 hits the pin image 250F008 and all the pin images 250F008 fall down, it is considered that the setting suggestion effect is successful, and from a plurality of characters, for example, the character C image 250F009. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9-11, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. different. By doing so, in the ST state, the production mode of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the game is controlled to the big hit game state at the 1st to 20th rotations or the big hit game state at the 21st to 100th rotations. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the execution opportunity of the production that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

FIG. 9-12 is a diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table. FIG. 9-12 (A) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations, and FIG. 9-12 (B) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations in FIG. 9-12 (A) shows whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST in the setting suggestion effect process. It is a table used to decide which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) to execute when executing. In setting 1, the ratio determined without effect is 82%, the ratio determined for character A is 7%, the ratio determined for character B is 6%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and the ratio determined for character D is. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without effect is 82%, the ratio determined for character A is 5%, the ratio determined for character B is 7%, the ratio determined for character C is 6%, and the ratio determined for character D is. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without effect is 77%, the ratio determined for character A is 5%, the ratio determined for character B is 6%, the ratio determined for character C is 7%, and the ratio determined for character D is. The rate determined for is 5%.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations in FIG. 9-12 (B) shows whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST in the setting suggestion effect process. It is a table used to decide which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C or character D) to execute when executing. In setting 1, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined by character A is 5%, the ratio determined by character B is 4%, the ratio determined by character C is 3%, and the ratio determined by character D is. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 5%, the ratio determined for character C is 4%, and the ratio determined for character D is. There is no percentage determined to be (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without effect is 86%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and the ratio determined for character D is. The rate determined for is 2%.

According to the data settings shown in FIGS. 9-12 (A) and 9-12 (B), in the setting suggestion effect processing, if the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the number of rotations from the start of ST does not matter. , No effect is selected at a high rate, making it difficult to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is "character A> character B> character C" in the case of setting 1, and "character B> character" in the case of setting 2. "C> Character A", and in the case of setting 3, "Character C> Character B> Character A".

With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value in both the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST is character A in setting 1 and character B in setting 2. In setting 3, the appearance rate of the character C is high. However, the appearance rate is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Further, if the character D appears regardless of the number of fluctuations, it is confirmed that the setting 3 is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. Is high. In this way, by controlling the jackpot at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the jackpot game state is continuous, which improves the interest and makes it possible to pay attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

Further, since the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations, the big hit game is performed at the 1st to 20th rotations earlier than the 21st to 100th rotations when controlled to the ST state. Even if it is controlled by the state, it is possible to prevent the person from thinking that he / she has lost (for example, he / she cannot sufficiently see the effect of seeing only during ST).

Further, the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation or less is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but not the 21st to 100th rotations. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot game state is controlled within a predetermined period. In addition, during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST, an effect indicating that the ratio of the setting suggestion effect being executed when controlled to the big hit game state is higher than that after the 21st rotation is executed. You can do it. For example, in the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation, the background may be changed or a telop indicating that it is a special period may be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the setting is more reliable than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. Suggestion production is executed. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that the setting difference becomes more prominent, which makes it easier for the player to guess which setting value is used. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the setting suggestion effect when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and the interest of the game is improved.

FIG. 9-13 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion effect processing. The setting suggestion effect processing is a process executed in the jackpot middle effect process (S176).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (250FS001). By checking the number of times stored in the fluctuation number counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (Y at 250FS001), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations. Determined (250FS002) and shift to 250FS003. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (N at 250FS001), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 250FS005.

In 250FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y at 250FS003), the effect control CPU 120 sets the darts effect to be performed four times as the setting suggestion effect (250FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (N at 250FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

In 250FS005, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. By checking the number of times stored in the fluctuation number counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot is within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST (Y at 250FS005), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. Determined (250FS006) and shift to 250FS007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST (N at 250FS005), the process ends.

In 250FS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y at 250FS007), the effect control CPU 120 sets the bowling effect to be performed twice as the setting suggestion effect (250FS008), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (N at 250FS007), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

In addition, the setting suggestion effect may be executed without fail when a big hit occurs during ST. Even in such a case, the big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST is executed at a higher rate than the big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. It is desirable to do so. Further, the appearance rate of only the character having the highest appearance rate corresponding to the set value may be different depending on the number of rotations from the start of ST.

(About the modified example of the feature part)
Although the feature portions 248F to 250F have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention. A modified example of the feature portions 248F to 250F will be described below.

The continuation rate suggestion effect of FIG. 9-2 (A) may be executed at the start of the ST state, which is the start of the special state, and at the end of the ST state, which is the end of the special state. Specifically, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed at at least one of the start of the ST period (ST1 rotation) and the end of the ST period (ST100 rotation). In such a case, a fluctuation pattern that is not selected at the ST2 to 99th rotations may be selected as the fluctuation pattern. In particular, at the 100th rotation, a long fluctuation pattern is selected to display the acquired balls, so that the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed according to the ball output display period. .. Further, as the continuation rate suggestion effect, an effect suggested by the color of the effect around the screen of the image display device 5, an effect suggested by the character mode, an effect suggested by the character display content, and an effect suggested by the character mode. (For example, the color of the light guide plate that reflects the light incident from the side and emits to the front side, etc.) may be executed at least one or more.

Further, when the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed, it is not automatically executed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side, but is executed by the player operating the operating means at a timing different from the usual time or by a different method. You may do it. Specifically, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed when the back button operation is executed by pressing and holding the button or inputting a command such as a cross key.

The effect control command for designating the display result is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 side by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Then, the above-mentioned hold continuous effect may be executed based on the reception of the command. In such a case, if the effect control command that specifies the display result is not normal due to some influence, the effect control CPU 120 limits the execution of the hold continuous effect of the effect mode similar to the continuation rate suggestion effect. do it. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting incorrect information to the player. It should be noted that the effect to be restricted may be determined in advance, such as not executing only the effect in which the character D whose high setting is fixed appears.

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information regarding the set value as shown in step 112IWS031 of FIG. 8-9, step 112IWS108 of FIG. 8-13, and the like. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 executes the continuation rate suggestion effect based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the set value command is not normal as the information regarding the set value, the effect control CPU 120 may limit the execution of the continuation rate suggestion effect of high continuation determination. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous set value without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggestion effect. In addition, instead of limiting, a continuation rate suggestion effect suggesting low continuation may be executed.

The continuation rate suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect are not merely effects that make a character appear, but are effects that show the continuation rate, etc. as a result of performing some kind of effect such as the above-mentioned roulette effect or bowling effect. May be good.

Regarding the continuation rate suggestion effect, the case where the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed when it is not a big hit from the normal state has been described. However, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed even in the case of a big hit from the normal state. Further, in such a case, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the same time, or the execution of the hold continuous effect may be restricted (such as not executing the hold continuous effect at the first hit).

The reliability of the continuation rate suggestion effect may be increased by continuously entering the ST state. In this way, the interest of the game when the ST state continues is improved. On the contrary, when the ST state ends immediately (for example, it ends in ST 1 time), the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed at the end of ST, and in that case, the continuation rate suggestion effect is performed by the highly reliable table. It should be executed. In this way, the set value is suggested even if the ST state ends at an early stage, so that if the possibility of a high setting is suggested, the player can be encouraged to continue the game. , The interest is improved.

As shown in FIG. 9-9, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST. It was getting higher. However, when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the number of times is immediately after the start of ST. In this way, when the ST state is controlled, it is possible to pay attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the game is controlled to the big hit game state a number of times later than the number after the start of the ST. ..

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information regarding the set value as shown in step 112IWS031 of FIG. 8-9, step 112IWS108 of FIG. 8-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 9-9 based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the setting value command is not normal as the information regarding the setting value, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous set value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed. In addition, without making a tentative decision (temporary setting) to execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting, only the pattern of confirming the high setting is not executed, and the setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed. It may be done. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

As shown in FIG. 9-7, in the invention relating to the feature portion 249F, the case where the effect using the operating means for the remaining number of times up to the 20th rotation of ST is executed has been described. However, the effect using the operating means may not be executed. Further, instead of drawing lots for the remaining number of times each time, the lottery may be executed with a plurality of times as one setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 9-12, when the setting suggestion effect is controlled to a big hit at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. It was getting higher. However, when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the number of times is immediately after the start of ST. In this way, when the ST state is controlled, it is possible to pay attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the game is controlled to the big hit game state a number of times later than the number after the start of the ST. ..

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information regarding the set value as shown in step 112IWS031 of FIG. 8-9, step 112IWS108 of FIG. 8-13, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 9-13 based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the setting value command is not normal as the information regarding the setting value, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous set value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed. In addition, without making a tentative decision (temporary setting) to execute the setting suggestion effect of the low setting, only the pattern of confirming the high setting is not executed, and the setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed. It may be done. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

In the continuation rate suggestion effect of FIG. 9-3, the setting suggestion effect of FIG. 9-8, and the setting suggestion effect of FIG. 9-12, the presence or absence of the effect and the character when the effect is executed are determined at the same time. However, a table for determining the presence or absence of the effect and a table for determining the character when the effect is executed may be provided separately.

The continuation rate suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect may be executed not only when the jackpot is controlled but also when the hit is off. Further, in such a case, various effects may be executed when the ST period ends without executing the big hit or when such a state continues a plurality of times.

The round in which the setting suggestion effect pattern A and the setting suggestion effect pattern B are executed may be determined in advance. In addition, the round to be executed may be determined by a random lottery. Further, these effects may be executed during the ending period. Further, the execution timing may be different depending on the remaining number of STs.

The controls in the feature unit may be applied in combination with each other. Thereby, the effect related to the setting suggestion can be preferably executed.

(Explanation of Invention Regarding Feature 248F)
As described above, the feature portion 248F includes the inventions shown below with respect to the feature portion 248F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was. In such a pachinko gaming machine, one of a giraffe, an elephant, and a lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information according to the set value before and after the change of the set value, and the suggestion of the set value is executed. There was a gaming machine (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). Further, there is a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until a specific number of times of variable display of identification information is executed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044).

However, when a game machine such as Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044 is subjected to an effect suggesting a setting as in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is room for improvement in the effect suggesting the setting. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 248F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process). ,
A special state control means that can control a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed after the end of the advantageous state (for example, ST state). For example, with CPU103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the ST continuation rate differs).
It is possible to execute a continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A)). is there).

According to such a configuration, since the continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state to the player is executed, it is possible to draw attention to the effect that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is enhanced. improves.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect executed at the end of the advantageous state (for example, the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed during the ending period).

According to such a configuration, attention can be paid at the end of the advantageous state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
A plurality of types of effect modes for the continuation rate suggestion effect are provided, and include effect modes that can be executed regardless of any set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, characters A to C are any set value. Even if it is feasible).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably suggest a set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
The plurality of types of the continuation rate suggestion effects include an effect mode in which it is determined that the high continuation rate is set to be highly advantageous to the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the high continuation rate Includes character D, which is determined to be set in setting 3).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably suggest a set value, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
A hold storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing information related to the variable display as hold storage information, and
A determination means (for example, S110 in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not to obtain the advantageous state based on the reserved storage information, and
Prior to the determination of the determination means, a determination means for determining whether or not to obtain the advantageous state (for example, S101 in FIG. 5) and
In the advantageous state, when the hold storage information determined to be controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means based on the determination result of the determination means, the hold storage information is controlled to the advantageous state. Further provided with a hold continuous effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold continuous effect of FIG. 9-6) capable of executing the hold continuous effect.
The hold continuous effect executing means can execute the hold continuous effect having the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the hold continuous effect is the same as the continuation rate suggestion effect. Make the character appear).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved by combining the continuation rate suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect.

(6) In the game machine of (5) above
Further provided with a determination information output means (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting determination information (for example, an effect control command for designating a display result) regarding the determination result of the determination means.
The holding continuous production execution means
The hold continuous effect is executed based on the determination information output from the determination information output means (for example, the hold continuous effect is executed based on an effect control command that specifies a display result).
When the determination information output from the determination information output means is not normal, at least the execution of the hold continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggestion effect is restricted (for example, the effect control for designating the display result). If the command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 limits the execution of the hold continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggestion effect).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent suggesting erroneous information to the player.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
Further equipped with an operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player,
The continuation rate suggestion effect is executed based on the operation of the operating means (for example, the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B).

According to such a configuration, the player's willingness to operate can be improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information capable of specifying which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-13. Step 112 IWS108) and
Based on the set value information output from the set value information output means, the continuation rate suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the continuation rate suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the continuation rate suggestion effect of FIG. 9-4). ) And more
It is determined that the continuation rate suggestion effect executing means is set to a predetermined continuation rate that is at least advantageous to the player when the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal. The execution of the continuation rate suggestion effect is restricted (for example, when the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 limits the execution of the continuation rate suggestion effect of high setting confirmation).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous set value without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggestion effect.

(Explanation of Invention Regarding Feature 249F)
As described above, the feature portion 249F includes the inventions shown below with respect to the feature portion 249F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was. In such a pachinko gaming machine, one of a giraffe, an elephant, and a lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information according to the set value before and after the change of the set value, and the suggestion of the set value is executed. There was a gaming machine (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). Further, there is a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until a specific number of times of variable display of identification information is executed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044).

However, when an effect suggesting a setting as in JP 2010-200902 is executed on a gaming machine such as Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement in the execution trigger of the effect suggesting the setting. It was. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 249F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process). ,
A special state control means that can control a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed after the end of the advantageous state (for example, ST state). For example, with CPU103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the ST continuation rate differs).
In the special state, it is controlled to the advantageous state when it is controlled to the advantageous state in the first number of times and when it is controlled to the advantageous state in the second number of times different from the first number of times. The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-9, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, and 21 to 21 from the start of ST. The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is different from that when the jackpot is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th rotations).

According to such a configuration, in the special state, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs between when the first time is controlled to the advantageous state and when the second time is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to draw attention to the execution opportunity of the production that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The advantageous state is a state configured by repeating a predetermined game a plurality of times (for example, a state in which a round game is repeated).
The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the round).

With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to a predetermined game, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
When the first number of times is controlled to the advantageous state, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the second number of times is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, in FIG. 9-9). As shown, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST (21st to 100th rotations). Then, the setting suggestion effect is not executed)).

According to such a configuration, by controlling the advantageous state in the first time, the interest can be improved by the continuous advantageous state, and the execution of the setting suggestion effect can be noticed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The second number of times is the number of times after the first number of times (for example, the 21st to 100th rotations are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations).

According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, even if the advantageous state is controlled earlier than the second time, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that he / she has lost.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The first number of times is a number of times after the second number of times (for example, the first number of times is the number of times just before the end of ST, and the second number of times is the number of times immediately after the start of ST).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the special state is controlled and the advantageous state is controlled later than the second time. ..

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
In the special state, a predetermined period including the first number of times but not including the second number of times is provided (for example, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is the first number of times. Includes the 1st to 20th rotations, but does not include the 21st to 100th rotations, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled within a predetermined period.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information capable of specifying which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-13. Step 112 IWS108) and
With the setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 9-9) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the set value information output from the set value information output means. With more
When the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets a predetermined set value which is less advantageous to the player among the set values of the plurality of stages. The setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, when the setting value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect with a low setting).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous set value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process). ,
A special state control means that can control a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed after the end of the advantageous state (for example, ST state). For example, with CPU103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the ST continuation rate differs).
In the special state, when the first number of times is controlled to the advantageous state, the control to the advantageous state is controlled more than when the second number of times is different from the first number of times to be controlled to the advantageous state. The reliability of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, 21 to 21 from the start of ST. Since the setting suggestion effect with high reliability is executed as compared with the case where the jackpot is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th rotations), the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the setting suggestion effect when the first time is controlled to the advantageous state in the special state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Explanation of Invention Regarding Feature 250F)
As described above, the feature portion 250F includes the inventions shown below with respect to the feature portion 250F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was. In such a pachinko gaming machine, one of a giraffe, an elephant, and a lion is displayed during the variable display of the identification information according to the set value before and after the change of the set value, and the suggestion of the set value is executed. There was a gaming machine (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). Further, there is a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until a specific number of times of variable display of identification information is executed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044).

However, when an effect suggesting a setting as in JP 2010-200902 is executed on a gaming machine such as Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement in the execution trigger of the effect suggesting the setting. It was. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 250F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process). ,
A special state control means that can control a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed after the end of the advantageous state (for example, ST state). For example, with CPU103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the ST continuation rate differs).
In the special state, it is controlled to the advantageous state when it is controlled to the advantageous state in the first number of times and when it is controlled to the advantageous state in the second number of times different from the first number of times. The production mode of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, and 21 to 21 from the start of ST. The effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different from that when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation).

According to such a configuration, in the special state, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different between when the first time is controlled to the advantageous state and when the second time is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to draw attention to the execution opportunity of the production that suggests the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The advantageous state is a state configured by repeating a predetermined game a plurality of times (for example, a state in which a round game is repeated).
The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the round).

With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to a predetermined game, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
When the first number of times is controlled to the advantageous state, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the second number of times is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, in FIG. 9-12). As shown, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the jackpot is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST).

According to such a configuration, by controlling the advantageous state in the first time, the interest can be improved by the continuous advantageous state, and the execution of the setting suggestion effect can be noticed.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The second number of times is the number of times after the first number of times (for example, the 21st to 100th rotations are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations).

According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, even if the advantageous state is controlled earlier than the second time, it is possible to prevent the player from thinking that he / she has lost.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The first number of times is a number of times after the second number of times (for example, the first number of times is the number of times just before the end of ST, and the second number of times is the number of times immediately after the start of ST).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the special state is controlled and the advantageous state is controlled later than the second time. ..

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
In the special state, a predetermined period including the first number of times but not including the second number of times is provided (for example, the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST is the first number of times. Includes the 1st to 20th rotations, but does not include the 21st to 100th rotations, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled within a predetermined period.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
Setting value information output means capable of outputting setting value information capable of specifying which setting value is set (for example, CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031 in FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-13. Step 112 IWS108) and
With the setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the setting suggestion effect process of FIGS. 9-13) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the set value information output from the set value information output means. With more
When the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets a predetermined set value which is less advantageous to the player among the set values of the plurality of stages. The setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, when the setting value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect with a low setting).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suggesting an erroneous set value without reducing the number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change process). ,
A special state control means that can control a special state (for example, ST state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed after the end of the advantageous state (for example, ST state). For example, with CPU103)
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the ST continuation rate differs).
In the special state, when the first number of times is controlled to the advantageous state, the control to the advantageous state is controlled more than when the second number of times is different from the first number of times to be controlled to the advantageous state. The reliability of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, 21 to 21 from the start of ST. Since the setting suggestion effect with higher reliability is executed as compared with the case where the jackpot is controlled at the 100th rotation, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the setting suggestion effect when the first time is controlled to the advantageous state in the special state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Explanation of feature 7F)
Next, the feature portion 7F will be described. The feature unit 7F has a feature regarding control of a special effect and a notification effect, which will be described later.

(About specs)
FIG. 10-1 (A) is a diagram for explaining specifications. As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change is 1/300, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 1/100, and the probability variation rate is 60%. Note that the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change or at the time of probability change may be different depending on the set value.

(About jackpot type)
FIG. 10-1 (B) is a first special symbol jackpot type table, and FIG. 10-1 (C) is a second special symbol jackpot type table. As shown in the first special symbol jackpot type table, the jackpot type of the first special symbol includes a jackpot type A and a jackpot type B. In the jackpot type A, the round during the jackpot game is 8R and there is a ball, and the high accuracy and high base continues until the next jackpot as the game state after the hit. In the jackpot type B, the round during the jackpot game is 8R and there is a ball, and the low accuracy and high base continues up to 100 times as the game state after the hit.

As shown in the second special symbol jackpot type table, the jackpot type of the second special symbol includes a hit type C and a jackpot type D. In the jackpot type C, the round during the jackpot game is 16R and there is a ball, and the high accuracy and high base continues until the next jackpot as the game state after the hit. In the jackpot type D, the round during the jackpot game is 2R and there is no ball output, and the low accuracy and high base continues up to 100 times as the game state after the hit. In addition, "no payout" means that the opening time of the big winning opening is short and the payout cannot be substantially obtained. In the jackpot type of the first special symbol, the determination ratio of the jackpot type A is 60%, and the determination ratio of the jackpot type B is 40%. Further, in the jackpot type of the second special symbol, the determination ratio of the jackpot type C is 60%, and the determination ratio of the jackpot type D is 40%.

(About the production operation example)
FIG. 10-2 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation immediately after the probability variation jackpot. FIG. 10-2 is a diagram showing a case where a special effect is executed immediately after the end of the probability variation jackpot. The special effect is an effect in which it is confirmed that the player is controlled to the jackpot game state by reaching the reach during the execution of the effect. Here, the special production immediately after the probabilistic jackpot is also referred to as a pending ream special production. The hold ream is a hold memory information that exists when a big hit occurs, and there is a hold memory information that becomes a big hit, and the hold memory that existed after the end of the big hit game state and before the big hit occurred. A continuous jackpot within the reserved storage information range where the next jackpot occurs continuously within the range of the reserved storage information that existed at the time of the jackpot occurrence, such that the next jackpot occurs within the range of information ( Reservation Uchirenso). Since the maximum number of reserved storage information is 4, the period up to 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of the jackpot is the maximum execution period of the reserved continuous special effect. The period in which the special effect up to 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of such a big hit is executed is defined as the first period.

Further, at the start of the special effect, the notification effect indicates the period during which the special effect is executed. Specifically, the remaining time when the special effect is executed by the notification effect is shown. A case where the hold-ream special effect is executed during the hold-ream period immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot will be described. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (A), at the start of the special effect, the special image 7F001 composed of the characters of the chance zone is displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), the special image 7F001 is displayed small in the upper right corner of the screen, indicating that the special effect is being executed, and then the Fukubiki image 7F002 is displayed in the center of the screen. Will be done. The effect using the Fukubiki image 7F002 functions as a notification effect for notifying the time when the special effect is executed. The remaining time image 7F003 is displayed on the upper left of the Fukubiki image 7F002. Remaining time image 7F003 is an image showing the remaining time when the special effect is executed. At the start of the notification effect, "0" is displayed on the remaining time image 7F003. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), some balls are ejected by the effect of performing a lucky draw using the lucky draw image 7F002.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (C), the discharged sphere is enlarged and displayed, and the character "∞" is displayed on the sphere image 7F004. The character "∞" indicates that the execution time of the special effect is infinite. Further, "∞" indicating that the remaining time is infinite is also displayed on the remaining time image 7F003. Here, although there is a limit to the time during which the actual special production (holding ream special production) is executed, since the special production is executed as the holding ream production, the reaching production is always executed within the execution period. Since the special production ends after that, there is no problem even if it is set to "∞". In other words, when "∞" is displayed as a special effect, it will always be a big hit, so expectations for the big hit are high. In the feature unit 7F, the hold ream special effect is executed only for the 16R jackpot, which is the probability variation jackpot, and the hold ream special effect is not executed for the 2R jackpot as the normal jackpot.

After that, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (D), the reach is established by the “7” symbol during the special effect, and the reach image 7F005 is displayed at the lower part of the screen. When reaching during the special production, it is always controlled to the 16R jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot), so after FIG. 10-2 (D), it is controlled to the 16R probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the special effect is executed immediately after the big hit, the special effect of the hold ream is executed as a part of the hold ream, so that a reach is always generated during the special production and it is confirmed that the big hit will be achieved. ..

FIG. 10-3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation after 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of the probability variation jackpot. FIG. 10-3 is a diagram showing a case where the special effect is executed immediately after the end of the probability variation jackpot and after the four fluctuations. Immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot and after 4 fluctuations also means that it is after the period during which the hold ream is executed. The special effect is executed not only immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot (4 fluctuations after the end of the probabilistic jackpot) but also when the number of fluctuations increases immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), even if the special effect is executed immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot and after 4 fluctuations, the image display device at the start of the special effect is the same as immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot. A special image 7F001 consisting of the characters of the chance zone is displayed in the center of the screen of 5. The period in which the special effect is executed immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot and after the four fluctuations is defined as the second period.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the special image 7F001 is displayed small in the upper right corner of the screen, indicating that the special effect is being executed, and then the Fukubiki image 7F002 is displayed in the center of the screen. Will be done. The remaining time image 7F003 is displayed on the upper left of the Fukubiki image 7F002. At the start of the notification effect, "0" is displayed on the remaining time image 7F003. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), some balls are ejected by the effect of performing the lucky draw using the lucky draw image 7F002.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (C), the ejected sphere is enlarged and displayed, and the character "1 minute" is displayed on the sphere image 7F004. The characters "1 minute" indicate that the execution time of the special effect is 1 minute. Further, "60:00" indicating that the remaining time is 1 minute is also displayed on the remaining time image 7F003. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (D), when the reach is established by the "7" symbol when the execution period of the special effect is 10 seconds remaining, the reach image 7F005 is displayed at the bottom of the screen. It is controlled to 16R probability variation jackpot. In this way, when the reach is reached during the execution of the special effect, it is controlled to the 16R jackpot, which is a probability variation jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (E), if the reach is not reached within the remaining time of the special effect, the end image 7F006 indicating that the special effect of "chance zone end" has ended is displayed on the screen. It is displayed in the center. Further, the remaining time image 7F003 becomes "00:00", indicating that the special effect has been completed. After the special production is finished, either the probabilistic state continues or the time is shortened. Here, the case of being controlled to the time saving state means that by winning the jackpot type D during the special production, the jackpot is controlled to the 2R jackpot, and the low probability variation height base state is reached. If a 2R jackpot is achieved during the special production, the production indicating that the jackpot has been won is not executed on the screen. Therefore, when a 2R big hit occurs during the special production, it is difficult for the player to notice, and the game state can be controlled from the probability change state to the time saving state (low probability high base state). If the time reduction state is not controlled during the special production, the probability change state is continued as it is.

In addition, a small hit may be provided in order to make it more difficult to notice that the 2R normal big hit was won during the special production. Then, when a small hit is won, the large winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 may be operated in the same operation as the 2R normal big hit. By doing so, it is possible to prevent it from being known from the movement of the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 whether or not the gaming state has changed. Further, it is possible to perform an effect of inciting whether the probability variation state continues or is controlled by the low accuracy high base at the rotation speed near the end of the low accuracy high base (for example, 90 times).

FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the pending ream special effect processing. The hold-ream special effect process is a process executed in the jackpot medium effect process (S176). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold ream special effect flag is set (7FS001). The hold-ream special effect flag is a flag that is set in 7FS006, which will be described later, when the hold-ream special effect is executed. When it is determined that the hold ream special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS001), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold ream special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS001), it determines whether or not the jackpot being executed this time is a probability variation jackpot (7FS002). ..

When it is determined that the jackpot being executed this time is not a probability variation jackpot (N in 7FS002), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the jackpot being executed this time is a probability variation jackpot (Y in 7FS002), it determines whether or not there is a 16R probability variation jackpot hold memory in the hold memory (7FS002, Y). 7FS003). When it is determined that there is no hold storage of the 16R probability variation jackpot in the hold storage (N in 7FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold memory of the 16R probability variation jackpot is in the hold memory (Y in 7FS003), the effect control CPU 120 has the hold memory of the 2R normal jackpot before the hold memory of the 16R probability variation jackpot. Whether or not it is determined (7FS004).

When it is determined that there is a hold memory of the 2R normal jackpot before the hold memory of the 16R probability variation jackpot (Y in 7FS004), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that there is no hold memory of the 2R normal jackpot before the hold memory of the 16R probability variation jackpot (N in 7FS004), as a hold ream special effect, the hold ream special is performed after the jackpot ends. The effect is executed, and the notification effect of "∞" is set to be executed (7FS005). Next, the hold ream special effect flag is set (7FS006), and the process ends.

According to FIG. 10-4, in the hold ream special effect, the jackpot being executed this time is a probability variation jackpot, and there is a hold memory of the 16R probability variation jackpot in the hold memory, and 2R before the hold memory of the 16R probability variation jackpot. It is usually executed when there is no hold memory of the jackpot. It should be noted that the special effect of the pending series may be executed when the execution is decided by the lottery, instead of being always executed under such conditions.

FIG. 10-5 is a diagram showing a special effect execution decision table and a notification effect content determination table. These tables are stored in ROM 121. The special effect execution decision table of FIG. 10-5 (A) is a table used for determining whether or not to execute the special effect. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), the ratio of executing the special effect is set to 50%, and 50% when the special effect is not executed.

The super reach jackpot notification effect content determination table shown in FIG. 10-5 (B) is a table used for determining the content of the super reach jackpot notification effect. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), the ratio of displaying the time ∞ as the content of the notification effect is 5%, the ratio of displaying the time 3 minutes is 50%, the ratio of displaying the time 1 minute is 30%, and the time. The ratio of displaying 30 seconds is 15%. As a result, it is easy to determine the time of the notification effect at the time of the super reach jackpot in the order of 3 minutes> 1 minute> 30 seconds> ∞.

The notification effect content determination table at the time of loss of super reach in FIG. 10-5 (C) is a table used for determining the content of the notification effect at the time of loss of super reach. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the ratio of displaying the time 3 minutes is 10%, the ratio of displaying the time 1 minute is 30%, and the ratio of displaying the time 30 seconds is 60%. As a result, it is easy to determine the time of the notification effect when the super reach is lost in the order of 30 seconds> 1 minute> 3 minutes.

According to FIGS. 10-5 (B) and 10-5 (C), the longer the time is, the more the jackpot can be expected between 30 seconds, 1 minute and 3 minutes, and when ∞ is displayed, the jackpot is confirmed. It should be noted that the time may be determined to be any one of a plurality of types of time regardless of whether it is a big hit or not.

FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special effect determination process. The special effect determination process is a process executed in the pre-reading notice setting process (S161). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold continuous special effect flag or the special effect flag is set (7FS010). When it is determined that the hold continuous special effect flag or the special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS010), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold continuous special effect flag or the special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS010), whether or not the hold memory won this time is a change in super reach. Is determined (7FS011).

When it is determined that the fluctuation of the super reach does not occur (N in 7FS011), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the super reach is fluctuating (Y in 7FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect is executed by the special effect execution determination table (7FS012). Whether or not it is a fluctuation of super reach can be checked by checking the received fluctuation pattern command. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special effect (7FS013). When it is determined that the special effect is not executed (N in 7FS013), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special effect is to be executed (Y in 7FS013), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold memory that has won the start prize this time is a big hit (7FS014). In addition, the execution of the special effect may be drawn by lottery in the fluctuation pattern other than the super reach.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 7FS014 that it is a big hit (Y in 7FS014), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the notification effect by the super reach big hit notification effect content determination table (7FS015). On the other hand, when it is determined in 7FS014 that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit (N in 7FS014), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the notification effect by the notification effect content determination table when the super reach is lost (7FS016). ).

After 7FS015 and 7FS016, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special effect flag (7FS017). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the special effect and the notification effect of the determined contents (7FS018), and ends the process.

By the special effect determination process of FIG. 10-6, whether or not the special effect is executed and the time displayed in the notification effect are determined. Since the time displayed in the notification effect is the remaining time of the special effect, the execution time of the special effect is also determined by determining the content of the notification effect.

FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special effect start processing. The special effect start process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold ream special effect flag is set (7FS030). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold continuous special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS030), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect executing flag is set (7FS031). On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold ream special effect flag is set (Y at 7FS030), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the process of 7FS040.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 7FS031 that the special effect executing flag is not set (N in 7FS031), it determines whether or not the special effect flag is set (7FS032). When it is determined that the special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS032), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. When it is determined that the special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS032), the effect control CPU 120 executes the special effect (7FS033). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts counting the special effect execution timer (7FS034). The special effect executing timer is a timer for counting the period during which the special effect is being executed. The execution period of the special effect is predetermined by the processing of 7FS015 and 7FS016.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the special effect execution flag (7FS035). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (7FS036). When it is determined that the fluctuation this time is not a big hit (it is out of the question), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process (N at 7FS030). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the fluctuation this time is a big hit (Y at 7FS030), it shifts to the processing of 7FS040.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special effect executing flag is set in 7FS031 (Y in 7FS031), it determines whether or not the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit (7FS037). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current fluctuation is not a big hit (it is out of the question) (N at 7FS030), it determines whether or not the fluctuation is a fluctuation that executes reach (7FS038). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current fluctuation is a big hit (Y at 7FS037), it shifts to the processing of 7FS040.

In 7FS038, when it is determined that the fluctuation this time is not the fluctuation that executes the reach (N in 7FS038), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, if the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current variation is a variation that executes reach (Y at 7FS038), the effect execution timer is confirmed, and the effect can be executed during the special effect. For example, it is set to temporarily stop the missed symbol combination without executing the reach (7FS039), and the process is terminated. In 7FS039, a symbol combination that does not reach may be derived by temporarily stopping the missing symbol once or a plurality of times.

In the case of Y at 7FS030, Y at 7FS030, and Y at 7FS037, the effect control CPU 120 checks the timer during the special effect execution, and if the reach can be executed during the special effect, executes the reach during the special effect. Is set to (7FS040), and the process ends.

By the processing of 7F040 in FIG. 10-7, when the fluctuation executed this time is a big hit, the value of the special effect executing timer when the execution of the special effect is decided is confirmed, and the reach is executed during the special effect. It is confirmed whether there is time to do it. As a result, if there is time to execute the reach during the special effect, the reach is executed. Therefore, when the reach is executed during the special effect, the effect can be a big hit. When "∞" is displayed as a notification effect in the hold continuous special effect or the special effect determination process, the timer during the special effect may be continuously counted until the reach is executed. Further, when "∞" is displayed, another flag may be set so that the reach is executed when the flag is set.

Further, by the processing of 7F039 in FIG. 10-7, if the fluctuation of this time is an out-of-order fluctuation, the timer during the special effect execution is confirmed, and if it is the time to execute the reach during the special effect, the out-of-order symbol combination Is set to temporarily stop. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reach from occurring during the special effect in the out-of-range fluctuation pattern that normally reaches the reach.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-7, since the special effect is also executed as the hold continuous effect, the player experiences that when the special effect is started, the player is controlled to the jackpot game state which is advantageous for the player. Since the chances of being able to do it increase, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

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The main effects obtained from the feature portion 7F will be described. As shown in FIGS. 10-4, 10-6, and 10-7, if a special effect is executed during the pending consecutive period immediately after the big hit, it is confirmed that the 16 probability variable big hit will be obtained, so the degree of expectation is high. If the special effect is executed during the period during the probable change state excluding the hold ream period immediately after the big hit, it is not certain that the 16 probable change big hit will be obtained, so the expectation is lower than the hold ream period immediately after the big hit. By doing so, since the expectation level of being controlled to the jackpot game state differs depending on the period during which the special effect is executed, it is possible to pay attention to the timing at which the special effect is executed, and during the period when the effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the production according to the degree of expectation.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, the special effect is an effect executed over a predetermined period of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and ∞. In this way, it is possible to suggest whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled over a predetermined period, so that the interest of the production can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, the predetermined period is a period controlled by a time of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and ∞, and as shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3, a special effect is produced. In, the remaining time during which the effect is executed is displayed as the remaining time image 7F003. In this way, the remaining time of the special production can be shown to the player, so that the interest of the production can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, a plurality of types of special effects are executed, such as 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and ∞. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3, which time is controlled by the notification effect using the Fukubiki image 7F002 is shown. In this way, it is possible to indicate the time when the special effect is executed by the notification effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

As a big hit game state, a 16R probability variable big hit and a 2R normal big hit are provided. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 (D) and 10-3 (D), if the reach is reached during the period in which the special effect is being executed, it is confirmed that the 16R probability variation jackpot is controlled. To do. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not reach occurs during the period when the special production is being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

As shown in FIGS. 10-2 to 10-7, the special effect is the first period in which the special effect up to 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of the jackpot is executed, or the special effect is performed immediately after the end of the probabilistic jackpot and after the 4 fluctuations. It was running in the second period it was running. By providing a plurality of periods during which the special effect is executed in this way, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the special effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the effect.

The special effect determination table is triggered by the first opportunity to execute the special effect that is established when there is a 16R probability variation jackpot in the hold memory by the hold continuous special effect process shown in FIG. 10-4, and by the special effect determination process shown in FIG. 10-6. As a result, the execution trigger of the special effect, which is established when it is decided to execute the special effect, is set as the second opportunity. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 10-4, the special production by the second opportunity is not determined during the pending consecutive period immediately after the big hit. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to the period during which the special production is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

(About the modified example of the feature part)
Although the feature portion 7F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. included. A modified example of the feature portion 7F will be described below.

Although the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the game machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and the player operates the operation lever. When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the above and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It may be applied to slot machines. When applied to a slot machine, the subtraction of the timer for the remaining time during which the special effect is executed may be stopped for each game or each operation of the stop button.

In the process of 7FS040 of FIG. 10-7, if the hold memory that won a prize later becomes a big hit, and the period until the reach is started is not in time for the time of the special effect executing timer, the special effect is being executed. The execution time of the timer may be extended. Further, as a premium effect, "∞" may be set to be displayed again.

Regardless of whether or not the hold memory that won the start prize is a big hit, the effect that the remaining time of the special effect increases during the execution of the special effect may be executed during the execution of the special effect. In such a case, a lottery may be executed as to whether or not to increase the time of the special effect when the start winning prize occurs. If a big hit start prize occurs during the execution of the special effect, the execution time of the special effect may be increased without fail, or the subtraction of the remaining time of the special effect may be stopped.

In the feature unit 7F, the notification effect is executed at the start of the special effect, but the notification effect may not be executed. In such a case, the special effect may be started from the timing when the start prize is generated by deciding to execute the special effect in the lottery of the special effect when the start prize is generated. Further, if there is a fluctuation that is currently being executed, the special effect may be executed from the timing of the start of the next fluctuation after the fluctuation ends. Further, in such a case, it is preferable not to execute the notification effect also for the special effect executed in the hold sequence so that the appearance is matched.

As an opportunity to execute the special effect, an opportunity other than the first opportunity in the hold consecutive period and the second opportunity other than the hold consecutive period may be provided. For example, in the normal state, a third opportunity for the special effect to be executed may be provided.

Further, the frequency of executing the special effect may be different depending on the period controlled in the probabilistic state. For example, the frequency of executing the special effect may be different between the period from 1 to 50 times after the end of the big hit and the period from 51 to 100 times after the end of the big hit. Specifically, the lottery for the special effect may be executed by the tables having different execution ratios between the period from 1 to 50 times after the end of the big hit and the period from 51 to 100 times after the end of the big hit. ..

As a notification effect, a display other than "∞" may indicate that a big hit will occur. For example, when it is confirmed that the jackpot will be a big hit, a long time such as "60 minutes" may be notified so that the reach is practically always established.

When the notification effect using the Fukubiki image 7F002 shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3 is executed, the time to be posted may be suggested in advance depending on the type of the ejected ball. For example, the degree of expectation that the time displayed in the order of white <blue <red <gold may be "∞" may be indicated.

The execution of the special effect was determined by pre-reading, but a lottery for the execution of the special effect may be performed each time the fluctuation executed this time is started. Further, the hold ream special effect to be executed as the hold ream effect may be determined by lottery, or the special effect may be executed at a time other than "∞". Then, when the special effect is executed at a time other than "∞", a Gase effect that ends without the reach being established may be provided.

In the case of a change in reach out-of-reach within the period in which the special effect is executed, the out-of-reach symbol combination is derived to control so as not to reach. In such a case, when the reach is reached during the special effect execution period, the reach may be generated.

When the special effect is executed in the normal state and the probabilistic state, the expectation that the special effect is executed in the probabilistic state may be higher than that in the normal state to be controlled by the jackpot game state.

In the feature section 7F, it was confirmed that if a reach is reached during a special production, it will always be a big hit. However, the degree of expectation of a big hit may differ depending on the type of symbol to reach. For example, 7 symbols will always be a big hit, but 2 symbols may have a 50% probability of being a big hit. In addition, the type of jackpot may be different depending on the type of symbol to reach. For example, in the case of reach with 7 symbols, it may be 16R, and in the case of reach with 5 symbols, it may be 8R.

In the feature unit 7F, when the big hit game state is controlled during the special effect, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be increased. Further, when the jackpot game state is controlled during the special effect, the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be confirmed. Further, when the jackpot game state is controlled during the special effect, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased. Further, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on the difference in the time when the special effect is executed and the difference in the remaining time.

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Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker , 9 game effect lamp, 10 general winning opening, 11 main board, 12 production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start port switch , 23 count switch, 30 ball hitting operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104,124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 production control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
The gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect to be executed over a predetermined period based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition is provided.
There are multiple types of the predetermined period,
Further, a notification effect execution means for notifying which period the special effect is to be executed at the timing when it is suggested that the special effect is to be executed is provided.
The notification effect execution means notifies the remaining period during which the special effect is executed during the execution of the special effect.
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which period the special effect is executed.
When the special effect is executed at the first timing and when the special effect is executed at a second timing different from the first timing, the advantageous state is controlled based on the execution of the special effect. Expectations are different,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state which is more disadvantageous than the first advantageous state.
A gaming machine that is determined to be controlled to the first advantageous state when the decorative symbol is in the reach mode during the period in which the special effect is being executed.

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