JP6854256B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, the game medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (starting condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the interest of the game by a so-called variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes a specific display mode, the pachinko game machine becomes an advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of advance notice effects are executed to expect the player to have the display result in a specific display mode.

As such a game machine, there is one that notifies the player of a notable timing by making it possible to visually recognize the timing of notifying whether or not a specific effect is performed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-136430

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the gaming interest may be deteriorated at a timing other than the notification timing.

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 preventing a deterioration in the interest of a game.

(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 execute a specific effect during a series of effects (for example, a reach effect of super reach).
A specific display means capable of displaying the second specific display after displaying the first specific display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs the second specific display) and
After displaying the first specific display, a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to display the second specific display can be executed before the specific effect is executed (suggestion effect execution means (executes the suggestion effect)). CPU 120 for production control, etc.)
The suggestion effect is an effect in which the first specific display acts on a predetermined image.
The suggestion effect execution means
The suggestion effect can be executed multiple times,
It is possible to execute the suggestion effect of the failure mode in which the second specific display is not displayed as a result of the suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect of the success mode in which the second specific display is displayed as a result of the suggestion effect.
When the suggestion effect of the failure mode is executed a plurality of times, the suggestion effect of the failure mode is executed in the first time, and the suggestion effect of the success mode is executed in the second time after the first time. possible der is,
There are a plurality of types of the specific effect to be executed, and the suggestion effect can be executed at different timings depending on the type of the specific effect.
Characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game from the start of execution of the series of effects to the time before the specific effects are executed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above
There are a plurality of types of the specific effects executed during the execution of the series of effects (for example, types A to C, etc.).
The specific display means can display a plurality of types of the second specific display according to the type of the specific effect to be executed (for example, a combination of any two of the two types corresponding to "type A" to "type C". (Second specific display, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of the production can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
There are a plurality of types of the series of effects (for example, Super Reach A to C), and the type of the specific effect to be executed differs depending on the type of the series of effects to be executed (for example, Super Reach A executes). If this is done, a specific effect of type A will be executed, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of the production can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect a plurality of times during the execution of the series of effects (for example, the suggestion effect is performed a plurality of times during the reach effect of one super reach).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of the production can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
There are a plurality of timings for executing the specific effect after the second specific display is displayed (the execution timing of the specific effect corresponding to the second specific display is determined according to the timing at which the corresponding second specific display is displayed. There are multiple timings, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of the production can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

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 flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing such as a specific effect. It is a figure which shows the determination example of whether or not the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the type of a specific effect to perform. It is a figure which shows the presence / absence of the 2nd specific display and the determination example of the type. It is a figure which shows the determination example of whether or not the suggestion effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart when a specific effect or the like is executed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect operation when a specific effect or the like is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in the case where the first suggestion effect is a failure mode, and the second suggestion effect is a success mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in the case where a specific effect is performed twice during the reach effect of one super reach. 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 121IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 121IW. 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 flowchart which shows a part of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the initial roll determination table.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is 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 forming 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.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning 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) 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 open 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, and 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, turning off the light, operating 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 the probability change state) 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 "loss", 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 process 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 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 setting 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 or the like 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 a prize. It may be an enclosed game 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 executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the 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 unit 006AK)
Next, the feature unit 006AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 006AK, a specific effect can be executed during the reach effect of the super reach. There are multiple types of specific effects, and it is a type of advance notice effect that announces the reliability of the jackpot in the variable display during execution. In the feature unit 006AK, a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display is executed before the specific effect is executed. The second display is a display for notifying the player of the type of specific effect that can be executed. Even when the second display is performed, the specific effect may not be executed. Hereinafter, the feature unit 006AK having such features will be specifically described.

FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation pattern setting process executed by the feature unit 006AK. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 performs a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 8-2 by using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on a preliminary determination result or the like.

FIG. 8-2 shows an example of the fluctuation pattern in the embodiment of the feature unit 006AK. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively, and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern and the small hit fluctuation pattern are included in the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". The super reach variation pattern includes reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss".

In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-1, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, when the jackpot flag is on (step S261; Yes), the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability" (step S263).

When the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to "big hit", the fluctuation pattern is set to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. Based on, it is a table referenced to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the variation pattern determination disorder is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability”, “probability”, or “probability”. The numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the numerical values MR3 are the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3. Assigned to one.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the determination value varies depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined, so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different. There is a part assigned to the pattern. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the determination values for the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 The allocation is different. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined for the same fluctuation pattern different depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is used.

Further, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determination values are assigned to different fluctuation patterns depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", a determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability", the determination value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3, while the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 and the fluctuation pattern PB4. No decision value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to "probability", the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

When the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probable change", it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probable change state, or the time saving state. Therefore, the assignment of the determined value for each fluctuation pattern may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same fluctuation pattern can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of game states. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be "non-probability", "probability", or "probability", it depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probable change state, or the time saving state. Therefore, the determined value may be assigned to different fluctuation patterns. Thereby, different fluctuation patterns can be determined depending on which of the plurality of types of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", more determined values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4-1 indicating the variation pattern of normal reach than in the case of "probability variation". .. Therefore, when the reach effect of Super Reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the jackpot type will be "probable change" rather than "non-probable change", so that the player can have expectations and the game. You can improve your interest. Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. However, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 that produces the reach of Super Reach A has more determined values than the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, that is, as the fluctuation time becomes longer (see the fluctuation time in FIG. 8-2). Assigned.

When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 8-1 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) is used as a table for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. Is selected and set (step S265).

When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (C) is used as a table for determining one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. 132C is selected and set (step S268). Further, for example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether or not the time saving control is being performed while the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state.

The loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 8-3 (C) changes the variation pattern to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “loss”. Based on, it is a table referenced to determine one of a plurality of types.

In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, the determination value varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, it is possible to make the ratio determined for the same fluctuation pattern different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving control is being performed in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there is a portion in which determination values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state. As a result, it is possible to determine different fluctuation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving control is being performed in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. In addition, in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 8-3 (A), the number is larger than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of the super reach. The determined value of is assigned to the non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, when the reach effect of Super Reach is executed, the expectation that it will be a big hit is high. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 8-3 (A), the super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB2-1 that produces the reach of the super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 that produces the reach effect has a longer variation pattern PB2-3 that produces the reach effect of the super reach A than the variation pattern PB2-2 (FIG. 8-Fig. 8-). (Refer to the fluctuation time of 2) The decision value is assigned so as to be small. Therefore, the more the reach effect of the super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed, the higher the expectation that it will be a big hit. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach effect to be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 8-1, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation or the like. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in the usage table, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S272). Here, in the process of step S272, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the second special symbol display device 4B determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition. Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern updated by the common random counter or the like, the fluctuation pattern can be determined to any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

When the jackpot flag is on, the table data corresponding to the jackpot type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected. It suffices if the fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned can be determined. In this way, the CPU 103 may be able to determine one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to "big hit".

When the small hit flag is on, it suffices to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 may be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to "small hit".

When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the variation pattern is determined in the process of step S272 to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach". That is, the process of step S272 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is "missing".

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in step S272, the special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, is set (step S273). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is derived and displayed. Is.

After executing the process of step S273, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are executed according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games using the diagram (step S274). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (step S275). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted to the RAM 102. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the command buffer area.

Here, the first fluctuation start command is a command for designating the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second fluctuation start command is a command for designating the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable pattern specification command is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The game state designation command is a command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Based on the command transmission setting in step S275, every time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state is set as an effect control command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The designated command, the first variable start command or the second variable start command, the variable pattern specification command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command will be transmitted in sequence. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be changed arbitrarily. For example, after the variable display result notification command is first transmitted, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, and the variation pattern specification command are sent. , The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the second hold storage number notification command, and the like may be transmitted in this order.

After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S276), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the feature unit 006AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, so that the special figure display result is “missed”. (Step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S521; Yes), for example, the specified fluctuation pattern is read by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determines whether or not is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" (step S522).

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined left-determined value stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the left confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. The right fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Therefore, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S523, it is sufficient to determine the definite decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance item symbol in response to the case where the variable symbol advance notice is being executed.

When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left / right confirmation symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left / right determination stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is performed. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., among the finalized decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative symbol, the fixed decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. ..

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S521; No), the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", or the special figure display. It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S525). When it is determined to be "sudden" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), a definite decoration that becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "sudden" or "small hit" such as the opening chance eye. The combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command, it is confirmed that the final stop symbol constituting one of the plurality of types of open chance eyes is used. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the chance eye, which is updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and the predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Therefore, the combination of the definite decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

When it is determined in step S525 that the game is "non-probable" or "probable" other than "probability" or "small hit" (step S525; No), the final stop symbol that constitutes the big hit combination is the fixed decorative symbol. The combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of RAM 122 or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, even if a decision is made to make a different decorative symbol a definite decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot. Good.

As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", select one of a plurality of types of normal symbols to determine the definite decorative symbol that constitutes the non-probability variation jackpot combination. Just do it. When the jackpot type is "probability variation", one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected to form a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, if the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probability change jackpot combination is determined, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display is not performed, and the game is executed in response to the jackpot game state. It suffices to be notified that the probabilistic state is controlled by the promotion effect during the big hit. On the other hand, when the definite decorative symbol of the probability variation jackpot combination is determined, the notification that the probability variation state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during the variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect is performed.

After executing the process of step S524 or S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it may be determined whether or not the variation pattern is the super reach by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined in step S528 that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect execution setting process for executing the specific effect or the like (step 006AKS001). The execution setting process for the specific effect, etc. in step 006AKS001 is a process for setting the execution setting of the specific effect, the first specific display, and the second specific display.

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 006AKS001 of FIG. 8-4 as the execution setting process for the specific effect or the like. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 8-5, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect according to the variable display result according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6. Whether or not to execute the effect is determined (step 006AKS002). The effect control CPU 120 may acquire the variable display result by referring to the variable display result notification command included in the effect control command at the time of starting winning.

FIG. 8-6 is a diagram showing an example of determining whether or not to execute the specific effect. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, different determination ratios are set according to the variable display result for "with execution" in which the specific effect is executed and "without execution" in which the specific effect is not executed. There is. As shown in FIG. 8-6, in this embodiment, the case where the specific effect is executed is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the specific effect is not executed. If it is determined that the specific effect is not executed, the specific effect is not executed, and the super reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of the super reach A to C is executed.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the process of step 006AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect is executed in step 006AKS002, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step 006AKS003). ).

When there is a specific effect execution (step 006AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the specific effect to be executed according to the fluctuation pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-7 (step 006AKS004).

FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing an example of determining the type of specific effect to be executed. As shown in the figure, the feature unit 006AK is set so that the specific effects of "type A" to "type C" have different determination ratios according to the fluctuation pattern (depending on the type of super reach). .. As shown in the figure, the feature unit 006AK shows an example in which the type of the specific effect executed according to the type of the super reach is fixed. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach A, " Although the specific effect of "type A" is easily executed, the specific effect of "type B" or "type C" may be executed (the same applies to other fluctuation patterns). As described above, in this embodiment, the expectation that Super Reach B will be a big hit is higher than that of Super Reach B, and that Super Reach A is higher than that of Super Reach B. Therefore, the degree of expectation is higher in the order of "type C" <"type B" <"type A".

The specific effect of "type A" in this embodiment is executed at the timing of deriving the display result (the end of the variable display) after the reach effect is executed, and whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit". This is an effect (determination button specific effect) in which the displayed button display is displayed in a mode different from the mode of the normal determination effect in the determination effect of notifying the player by button operation. The deciding effect includes a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "big hit" and a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "missing". In the specific production of "Type B", the content and color of the lines displayed in the so-called line notice that speaks the lines, such as when two characters appear and have a conversation, are displayed in the normal line notice. It is an effect (a dialogue notice specific effect) that is displayed in a mode different from the mode. The specific effect of "Type C" is different from the normal cut-in notice in, for example, in the so-called cut-in notice in which a predetermined character image is cut in a large size on the screen to give a notice. It is an effect (cut-in specific effect) displayed according to the mode. In addition to this, there may be other types of specific effects such as "type D" and "type E", and the specific effects of "type A" to "type C" are "decision button specific effects", respectively. Not limited to advance notice effects such as "line notice specific effect" and "cut-in specific effect", for example, for effects that change the color of the reach title display, effects that change the mode of hold display, and variable display during execution. Other notice effects may be used, such as an effect of changing the display mode of the corresponding active display. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which one type of specific effect is performed (one specific effect is performed) in one super reach effect, but a plurality of types of specific effects are specified in one super reach effect. The effect may be executed (the specific effect may be executed a plurality of times). In this case, for example, as the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-7, not only "type A" to "type C" but also "type A and type B", "type B and type C", and "type A and type C" It suffices if the decision ratio is assigned to the combination such as "" and "all types". In this case, for example, in the case of the reach effect of Super Reach C, there are more types (more times) of specific effects to be executed than the reach effect of Super Reach A, and the reach effect with high expectation is high. It suffices to increase the number of types (or times) of specific effects to be executed. According to this, the variation becomes abundant, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, in this embodiment, an example in which three types of specific effects such as "type A" to "type C" can be executed is shown, but only one type of specific effect may be executed.

After returning to FIG. 8-5 and executing the process of step 006AKS004, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the second specific display and the type in the case of performing the second specific display according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-8. , Determined according to the type of specific effect (step 006AKS005). As described above, the second specific display is a display for notifying the player of the types of specific effects that can be executed.

FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing an example of determining the presence / absence and type of the second specific display. In the feature unit 006AK, as shown in the figure, the determination ratios of "Yes" for performing the second specific display and "None" for not performing the second specific display are different depending on the type of the specific effect to be executed. It is set. As shown in the figure, the proportion of the second specific display being performed increases in the order of "type C" <"type B" <"type A" as the type of the specific effect to be executed. As described above, since the degree of expectation is higher in the order of "type C" <"type B" <"type A", the second specific display is performed when it is not performed. Expectations are high. Further, as shown in the figure, in the case of "Yes" to perform the second specific display, the second specific display of any combination of two types corresponding to the types of the specific effect "Type A" to "Type C". It is set to have different decision ratios depending on the type of specific effect to be executed. For example, in "Type A and B" shown in FIG. 8-8, a second specific display of the type notifying that the specific effect of "Type A" can be executed and a specific effect of "Type B" can be executed. It indicates that the second specific display of the type for notifying the fact is performed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-8, an example in which the second specific display of any two types of combinations corresponding to the types of the specific effects "type A" to "type C" is performed is shown. In addition to or instead of this, a second specific display corresponding to any one type of specific effect may be performed, or a notification that all types of specific effect can be performed " The second specific display of "all types" may be performed. This also applies to the case where a specific effect is executed in a plurality of types (multiple times). For example, when two types of specific effects such as a "type A" specific effect and a "type B" specific effect are executed, a second specific display of the type corresponding to the "type A and B" specific effect is displayed. It may be displayed, or a second specific display of "all types" may be performed to notify that a specific effect of "all types" can be performed. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when a specific effect of type A is executed, a determination ratio is assigned to "types A and B" or "types A and C", and "types B and C". Is not assigned a decision rate. That is, in this embodiment, the second specific display is performed so as to always include the second specific display of the type that notifies that the specific effect of the "type A" can be executed. Therefore, the reliability of the second specific display can be improved. On the other hand, the determination ratio may be assigned to "types B and C" as well. According to this, the second specific display of the type and the specific effect of the "type C" for notifying that the specific effect of the "type B" can be executed even though the specific effect of the "type A" is executed. Since the second specific display of the type notifying that it can be executed is performed, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness.

After returning to FIG. 8-5 and executing the process of step 006AKS005, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is executed depending on whether or not the second specific display is performed according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9. Determine (step 006AKS006). As described above, the suggestion effect is an effect that suggests whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display.

FIG. 8-9 is a diagram showing an example of determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, whether or not to perform the second specific display for "execution" for executing the suggestion effect and "no execution" for not executing the suggestion effect, that is, "yes". It is set to have different decision ratios depending on whether it is "None" or "None". As shown in FIG. 8-9, in this embodiment, the ratio of executing the suggestion effect is set to be higher when the second specific display is performed (when “Yes”) than when the second specific display is performed. Has been done. As shown in the figure, even when the second specific display is performed, the determination ratio is assigned to "no execution" in which the suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect may not be executed even when the second specific display is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and improve the interest of the game. Further, as shown in the figure, the suggestion effect may be executed even when the second specific display is not performed, and in this embodiment, the so-called ghost effect can be executed. Therefore, a wide variety of productions can be made and the game entertainment can be improved.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the process of step 006AKS006, or when it is determined in step 006AKS003 that the specific effect is not executed (step 006AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display of the first specific display. (Step 006AKS007), the execution setting process for the specific effect, etc. is terminated. In step 006AKS007, for example, the timing for performing the first specific display and the end timing may be set. In this embodiment, whether or not the specific effect is executed and the execution of the second specific display and the suggestion effect are executed. Regardless of the presence or absence, the first specific display is displayed immediately after the start of the reach effect of the super reach. In addition, when the specific effect is not executed, the first specific display may not be displayed. Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the second specific display and the suggestion effect are not executed when the specific effect is not executed, but either or both of the second specific effect and the suggestion effect are executed. You may. According to this, the variation of the production is increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

Subsequently, the timing when the specific effect or the like is executed and an example of the effect operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11. FIG. 8-10 shows an example of a timing chart when a specific effect or the like is executed, and FIG. 8-11 shows an example of an effect operation when the specific effect or the like is executed. Further, (T-1) to (T-6) in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11 represent the same timing, respectively. In the illustrated example, a reach exercise of Super Reach A is performed and a specific effect of "Type A" (determination button specific effect) is performed.

As shown in FIG. 8-10, the variable display is started, the reach state is established, and the super reach develops at the timing of (T-1) (see FIG. 8-11 (A)). Then, at the timing of (T-2) immediately after the development into super reach, the first specific display 006AK001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B). Subsequently, when the suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-10, the suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the second specific display is displayed is executed at the timing of (T-3). As shown in FIG. 8-11 (D), the suggestive effect in this embodiment is an effect in which the image of the "chance" is displayed and the first specific display 006AK001 acts on the image of the "chance". When the suggestion effect is not executed, the image of "chance" is not displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (C), and the first specific display 006AK001 operates so as to disappear from the screen as it is. To do.

Then, when the second specific display is performed as shown in FIG. 8-10, at the timing of (T-4), as shown in FIG. 8-11 (E), the second specific display is of type A. A second specific display 006AK002 of the type that notifies that the specific effect can be executed and a second specific display 006AK002 of the type that notifies that the specific effect of the type B can be executed are displayed. If the second specific display is not performed, the reach effect of Super Reach A may be executed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (F).

Subsequently, when the timing of (T-5), which is the execution timing of the specific effect shown in FIG. 8-10 (in this example, the execution timing of the specific effect of type A), is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (G). As a decision button specific effect, the button is displayed in a mode different from the normal time. In the illustrated example, the characters "special" are displayed and a star is displayed around the button display, but the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the color is different from the color of the button display in the normal state, or is different from the normal time. May be displayed larger. Then, when the button operation is performed by the player and the timing of (T-6) in FIG. 8-10 is reached, the variable display result is displayed and the variable display ends, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (H). .. As described above, in the feature unit 006AK, the suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display can be executed before the specific effect is executed. As shown in the figure, the specific effect may be executed without the second specific display being performed, which can give the player unexpectedness and improve the game entertainment.

Since the illustrated example shows an example of executing the specific effect of type A, an example in which the suggestion effect, the second specific display, and the specific effect are executed at the timings shown in FIGS. 8-10 is shown. However, for example, when the specific effects of type B and type C are executed, the timings of the suggestion effect, the second specific display, and the specific effects may be different from those of type A. Even in this case, the suggestion effect may be executed at a timing before the specific effect is executed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 006AK, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a specific effect during the reach effect of the super reach, and the specific effect provides a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display. It can be executed before it is executed. Therefore, the execution timing of the suggestion effect suggesting whether or not to display the second specific display is not fixed, and the deterioration of the game interest from the start of the execution of the reach effect of the super reach to the time before the specific effect is executed is prevented. be able to.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a specific effect of any one of a plurality of types of specific effects of types A to C, and "type A" to "type A" to "type A" to "type" depending on the type of specific effect to be executed. The second specific display of any two kinds of combinations corresponding to "type C" is performed. According to this, the effect of the production can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute any of the reach effects of Super Reach A to C. For example, when Super Reach A is executed, the specific effect of Type A is executed. The type of specific effect to be executed is determined according to the type of. According to this, the effect of the production can be improved, and the hobby of the game can be improved.

(Modification example of feature part 006AK)
In the above embodiment, an example of performing a specific effect during the reach effect of the super reach is shown, but the present invention is not limited to the reach effect of the super reach, and for example, a series of effects such as a variable display effect of a pseudo-ream and a story notice. If is running, it is not limited to the reach production of Super Reach.
Further, for example, a specific effect or the like in the above embodiment may be performed as a promotion effect during a big hit. Further, for example, there may be a second specific display indicating that the product will develop into a super reach or a reach state, and in that case, the timing before the suggestion effect and the second specific display reach the reach state or , May be executed at the timing before developing into super reach.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. , When the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the 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, , Big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, a slot machine equipped with one or more of bonuses, etc.)), the feature unit 006AK can also be applied. Instead of the reach effect of the super reach in the above embodiment, the specific effect or the like in the above embodiment may be executed during the execution of the continuous effect over a plurality of variations as a series of effects.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the specific effect is performed once during the reach effect of the super reach, and the suggestion effect and the second specific display are performed once in accordance with the specific effect, but this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-12, the second specific display and the suggestion effect are performed twice, and the suggestion effect is also performed twice accordingly. The second specific display and the suggestion effect are the reach effects of one super reach. It may be done multiple times during. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed once and the second specific display may be displayed twice, or the suggestion effect may be executed twice but the second specific display may be displayed only once. , Suggestion effect and second specific display may be executed twice. The case where the suggestion effect is executed and the second specific display is displayed is referred to as a success mode, and the case where the second specific display is not displayed is referred to as a failure mode. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is executed twice but the second specific display is displayed only once, for example, the first suggestion effect may be a failure mode and the second suggestion effect may be a success mode.

FIG. 8-12 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart in the case where the first suggestion effect is a failure mode and the second suggestion effect is a success mode. In addition, the first specific display is also displayed twice in accordance with the suggestion effect being executed twice. The execution timing settings for the first specific display, the suggestion effect, and the second specific display, and the execution settings for the failure mode and the success mode can be set in the execution setting process for the specific effect, etc. in FIG. 8-5, respectively. Good. In the example shown in FIG. 8-12, as in FIG. 8-10, an example in which the specific effect of type A is executed is shown. As shown in FIG. 8-12, the first first specific display is displayed first, and then the first suggestion effect is executed (see FIG. 8-11). Since this suggestion effect is a failure mode, the second specific display as shown in FIG. 8-11 (E) is not displayed, and the “chance” image and the first specific display 006AK001 shown as they are are deleted. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-12, the second first specific display is displayed, and then the second suggestion effect is executed (see FIG. 8-11). Since this second suggestion effect is a successful mode, the second specific display is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (E). After that, the specific effect of type A is executed, and the variable display ends. In this way, the suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times during the reach effect of one super reach, and according to this, the effect of the effect can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, for example, when the suggestion effect of the success mode is performed in the first suggestion effect, the second specific display of the type notifying that the specific effect of "type A" can be executed (FIG. 8-11 (FIG. 8-11). The stock display indicating that the special button display) shown in E) is in stock may be displayed for a period until the specific effect of the type A is executed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-12, an example in which the specific effect of type A is executed with the first suggestion effect as the failure mode and the second suggestion effect as the success mode is shown, but this is an example. .. The type B specific effect is an effect (line notice specific effect) in which the content and color of the displayed dialogue are displayed in a mode different from the normal dialogue notice mode, and the dialogue notice is part A and part. A plurality of lines are displayed in a plurality of stages such as B and Part C. Therefore, for example, the suggestion effect of each part such as which part the color of the dialogue is different from is executed, and the suggestion effect performed twice is displayed as a green color from the dialogue of the part A as a success mode. Further, the mode may be changed in two steps, such as displaying the lines of Part C in red.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the specific effect is performed once during the reach effect of one super reach is shown, but this is an example. The specific effect may be performed a plurality of times during the reach effect of one super reach. The first specific display, the suggestive effect, and the second specific display may be performed a plurality of times according to the number of times the specific effect is executed. FIG. 8-13 is a diagram showing an example of a timing chart in the case where the specific effect is performed twice during the reach effect of one super reach. In the illustrated example, the specific effect A and the specific effect B are executed, the first specific display A and the second specific display A correspond to the specific effect A, and the first specific display B corresponds to the specific effect B. The case where the second specific display B is displayed is shown. As described above, the second specific display may not be displayed, and the suggested effect shown in the figure may not be executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-13, when the reach effect of the super reach is started, two types of first specific display such as the first specific display A and the first specific display B are displayed. Then, a suggestion effect in which the first specific display A acts on the chance image is executed, and the second specific display A is displayed. In this example, the second specific display A of the type that notifies that the specific effect A is performed may be displayed in stock. Then, the suggestion effect that the first specific display B acts on the chance image is executed, and the second specific display B is displayed. The second specific display B is also a type of stock display that notifies that the specific effect B is executed. After that, the specific effect A is executed while the second specific display B is displayed in stock. Subsequently, the specific effect B corresponding to the stock display of the second specific display B is executed, and then the variable display ends. In the example shown in FIG. 8-13, for example, the dialogue notice specific effect is executed as the specific effect A to make the color of the dialogue different from the normal color, and the cut-in specific effect is performed as the specific effect B. The color of the character that is executed and displayed in the cut-in notice may be changed to a color different from the normal color. As shown in FIG. 8-13, the specific effect A corresponding to the second specific display A displayed earlier is executed before the specific effect B corresponding to the second specific display B displayed later. That is, there are a plurality of execution timings of the specific effect corresponding to the second specific display according to the timing at which the corresponding second specific display is displayed.

In the above embodiment, the type of the specific effect to be executed is any of "type A" to "type C", such as the second specific display of the type notifying that the specific effect of the "type A" can be executed. In addition to this, although it is unclear which type of specific effect is executed, for example, "?", The specific effect can be executed. A second specific display of the type that notifies the above may be performed. According to this, the expectation of the player can be improved.

(Explanation of feature section 121IW)
Next, the feature unit 121IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 121IW001a 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 (see FIG. 1) and a game machine frame (underframe) 121IW003 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 121IW003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 121IW003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 121IW003 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 121IW003a, and when the glass door frame 121IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the game machine frame 121IW003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the game machine clerk into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the game machine frame 121IW003 and the glass can be opened by players other than the clerk. The door frame 121IW003a 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 121IW201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, on the main board 11, the setting key 121IW051 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 121IW052 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 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is housed in the board case 121IW201 together with the main board 11, and the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the right side of the back surface of the board case 121IW201 so that the board case 121IW201 can be operated without opening the board case 121IW201.

Since the board case 121IW201 having the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 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 3 is closed. It is possible, and the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 121IW051 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 121IW051. The setting key 121IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. Although the feature portion 121IW illustrates a form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

Further, in the substrate case 121IW201, a display monitor 121IW029 and a display changeover switch 121IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 121IW029 are arranged. The display monitor 121IW029 and the display changeover switch 121IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and are arranged in the upper left portion of the board case 121IW201. That is, the display monitor 121IW029 and the display changeover switch 121IW030 are arranged in front of the board case 121IW201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is not opened, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 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 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 in the feature unit 121IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in the present feature unit 121IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3, the right end portion of the outer frame 121IW001a includes a setting key 121IW051 and a setting changeover switch 52 when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. A security cover 121IW500A that covers the right side of the board case 121IW201 from the back side is attached. The curity cover 121IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 121IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 121IW500Ab extending from the rear end portion of the short piece 121IW500Aa 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 121IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 121IW201. Further, the security cover 121IW500A is fixed to the right end portion of the outer frame 121IW001a via the front end portion of the short piece 121IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the long piece 121IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right portion of the substrate case 121IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. As a result, the right side portion of the board case 121IW201 including the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 121IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the state where the game machine frame 121IW003 is open, the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 move together with the game machine frame 121IW003 from the long piece 121IW500Ab. By separating the pieces, the covering state of the long piece 121IW500Ab is released, and the operation becomes operable.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 121IW, when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed, the security cover 121IW500A regulates the operation of the operation unit including the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052. While the state is maintained, in the state where the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is open, the above-mentioned restricted state by the security cover 121IW500A is released, and the operation of the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is permitted. It becomes a state.

Since the board case 121IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. The set value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 121IW051 or the setting changeover switch 121IW052 unless the clerk of the game hall opens the gaming machine frame 121IW003 with the door key.

However, even if the gaming machine frame 121IW003 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 121IW051 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 machines and the pachinko gaming machine 1. And the setting changeover switch 121IW052 may cause fraudulent acts such as changing the set value. Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed, the security cover 121IW500A switches the setting with the setting key 121IW051. By maintaining the regulated state in which the operation of the operation unit including the switch 121IW052 is regulated, the above-mentioned fraudulent activity can be suitably suppressed.

Further, even in a regulated state in which the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed and the right side of the back surface of the board case 121IW201 including the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is covered by the security cover 121IW500A, the substrate is passed through the transparent security cover 121IW500A. Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 121IW201 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 a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a 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 side of the main board 11 by executing the random number generation program.

In the feature unit 121IW, 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. 9-4 and 9-5, 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. 9-4 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), and FIG. In addition to the display result judgment table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C) and the big hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown) and the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown). Includes (not shown), a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-6, a normal figure display result determination table (not shown), a general figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 121IW 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. In this feature unit 121IW, the winning probability of a small hit is the same regardless of the set value.

(Display result judgment table)
9-4 (A) to 9-4 (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 and a determination value for a small hit are set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (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". On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the small hits are won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are "2" and "3". It is designed to do. 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. On the other hand, since half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, the probability (1/2) is higher than when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display. You will win the prize.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (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. On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the small hits are won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are "1" and "3". It is designed to do. 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. On the other hand, since half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is the target of variable display, and the set value. The small hit is won with the same probability (1/2) as when is "1" and "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (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). On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the small hits are won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are "1" and "2". It is designed to do. 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. On the other hand, since half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is the target of variable display, and the set value. The small hit is won with the same probability (1/2) as when is "1" and "2".

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. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (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). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C), it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C) indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). 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, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit game state, but stop at the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the case where the winning probability of the small hit is the same regardless of the set value is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as in the case of the big hit winning probability, the small hit winning probability may be increased as the set value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. Further, in this case, the setting difference of the winning probability of the small hit may be the same ratio as the setting difference of the winning probability of the big hit. Specifically, if the probability of winning a small hit at the set value "1" is 1/100, the probability of winning a small hit at the set value "2" is designed to be 1 / 93.75. The probability of winning a small hit at the set value "3" may be set to 1 / 87.5.

Further, in a game machine without a small hit, the configuration shown by the feature unit 121IW may be applied.

Further, in the feature unit 121IW, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit by using the display result determination table shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C). A big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately, and the big hit judgment can be made depending on whether the first special symbol is a variable display or the second special symbol is a variable display regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. A common table may be used, and the small hit may be determined using separate tables depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer is the first or the second.

Further, in the feature unit 121IW, the case where the advantage is higher in the order of the set value "1" <set value "2" <set value "3" is shown. May be configured to change. For example, it is applied to a game machine that is controlled to a high probability / high base state, maintains a high probability / high base state until the next big hit occurs, and is configured to obtain a certain amount of prize balls in a small hit game. In this example, as shown in Fig. 9-4, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, a small hit occurs with a high probability of 1/2 and a prize ball is likely to be obtained. In a specific game state (high probability / high base state in this example), unlike other game states, a big hit is unlikely to occur (high probability / high base state is likely to continue). The value "1" may be set to have the highest advantage.

Further, for example, the same probability change is applied to a game machine in which the probability change state ends based on the execution of the fluctuation 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".

The feature unit 121IW provides a total of three set values of 1 to 3 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. 9-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature unit 121IW, 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. 9-5 (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. 9-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-7, 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. 9-5 (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 121IW will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (B). In the feature portion 121IW, 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 after the round of opening the jackpot on the effect control board 12 side is completed, the next 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. 9-5 (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 121IW, 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 121IW 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 121IW 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 the feature unit 121IW, 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 121IW, 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 gaming state are characterized by a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 121IW). 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 121IW 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 121IW, 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 121IW 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 121IW, 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 the feature unit 121IW, 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 121IW, 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 121IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability and the small hit probability increase, and the jackpot type C as the jackpot type is easily determined. However, 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 121IW 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 small hit probability is 1/50, and the high base is medium (time reduction control). In the middle), the game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) may be set in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on passing through a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable 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 and the small hit probability are higher than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game 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, the effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch) is passed through a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. 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).

(Small hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-5 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), the feature unit 121IW is provided with small hit types A to C as small hit types. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), in the feature unit 121IW, the determination ratios of the small hit types A to C are the same regardless of which of the set values "1" to "3".

Further, in the feature unit 121IW, the opening period and the number of times of opening the large winning opening during the small hit game are the same regardless of which of the small hit types A to C, and the degree of advantage in the game is the same. ..

(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 predetermined to set the fluctuation display result to "big hit" and the fluctuation display result to be "small hit". A small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table used when is pre-determined and a loss fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is pre-determined to make the fluctuation display result "miss" are prepared in advance. ..

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 121IW, 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 other periods (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. 9-6 (A), and in the non-special period, it is shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). The fluctuation pattern is determined using the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 121IW, 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, using a real-time clock or the like, a special period may be set 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. 9-6 (A) and 9-6, 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. 9-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (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. 9-6 (A) and 9-6 (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. 9-6 (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. 9-6 (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 121IW, 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 121IW 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. 9-6 (A) and 9-6 (B) is used. Then, the decorative 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 decorative pattern 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 121IW. (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 it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. In this feature unit 121IW, 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. 9-6 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. 9-7, 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 121IW, 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 121IW 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 121IW 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 sway display of the decorative pattern and the high-speed fluctuation display may be different to produce the effect. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

Further, in the present feature unit 121IW, 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 decorative symbol (final) 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 fixed decorative 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 the feature unit 121IW, 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 portion 121IW 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 121IW, the variation pattern for shortening used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number has a common variation time regardless of the set value. Regardless of the configuration of the feature unit 121IW, 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.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 121IW will be described. 9-8 and 9-9 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 121IW. In the feature unit 121IW, 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 121IWS003). 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 121IWS004), and confirms whether or not the value of the effect control means activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 121IWS005). If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 121IWS004 and the processes of steps 121IWS004 to S005 are repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 121IWS006.

By executing the processes of steps 121IWS003 to S005, the processes after step 121IWS006 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 121IWS006, 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 121IWS006. May be checked to see if is still at the factory default. If the factory default settings are used (step 121 IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 121IWS006; 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 121IWS007). Specifically, in step 121IWS007, 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 121IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 121IWS007; 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 121IWS008). In step 121 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 121 IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 121IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is being changed is set (step 121IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 121IWS009; 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 121IWS010, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 121IWS010). The CPU 103 may control the display monitor 121IW029 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 121IW090 is on (step 121IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWS012). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 121IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 1 process (step 121IWS014). 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 121 IWS027.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is off (N in step 121IWS011), when the setting key 121IW051 is off (N in step 121IWS012), or when the output signal from the clear switch is off (N in step 121IWS012). In step 121IWS013 N), the process does not shift to step 121IWS014, but shifts to loop processing.

When the processes of steps 121IWS006 to S014 are executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 121IW (N in steps 121IWS007 and S008), or the settings for factory default are left as they are (step 121IWS007, S008). In the case of 121IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 121IWS009), the setting key 121IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 121IW003 open. The RAM is cleared on the condition that the setting value can be changed after step 121 IWS027. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 121IW003 is opened and the setting key 121IW051 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 121IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 121IWS015).

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWS016). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWS017). If the setting key 121IW051 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 121IWS018).

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). In this case, the effect control board 12 may be configured to display "maintenance mode" or the like and shift to the maintenance mode by pressing an operation button for effect such as the push button 31B. "Maintenance mode" is, for example, real-time clock date and time setting, occurrence history of various errors (record of when and what kind of error occurred), setting change history (when the set value was changed or after the change). This mode allows you to check the recording of the set value). When the setting key 121IW051 is turned off and the setting confirmation process and the setting change process are completed, the maintenance mode is also terminated.

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process (step 121IWS019).

When the setting confirmation process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 121 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 121IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS034.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on (N in step 121IWS016) or when the setting key 121IW051 is not on (N in step 121IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. (Step 121 IWS022) 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 121IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS034.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 2 process (step 121IWS024). 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 121IW090 is on (step 121IWS025). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWS026). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets the setting changing flag (step 121IWS027).

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 121IWS028). 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 121IWS029).

When the setting change process is completed, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 121IWS030). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to the effect control board 12 (step 121IWS031). Further, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 121IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS034.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on (N in step 121IWS025) or when the setting key 121IW051 is not on (N in step 121IWS026), 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 121 IWS034.

In the feature unit 121IW, 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 121IWS019) will be described. FIG. 9-10 (A) is a flowchart showing a setting confirmation process (step 121IWS019).

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 121IW029 (step 121IWSA01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWSA02). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSA03). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSA02, and the processes of steps 121IWSA02 to SA03 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the game machine frame 121IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 121IW051 is on, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 121IW029.

If the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation error process (step 121IWSA04). Then, after that, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 121IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating that a setting confirmation error has occurred, 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 121IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSA05). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the process of step 121IWSA05 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is in the closed state), the setting confirmation process ends.

Next, the setting change process (step 121IWS029) will be described. FIG. 9-10 (B) is a flowchart showing a setting change process (step 121IWS029).

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 121IW029 (step 121IWSB01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is on (step 121IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is not on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is ON (Y in step 121IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSB03). For example, when "1" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 121IW029, the display of the display monitor 121IW029 is updated to "2", and "2" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 121IW029. The display of the display monitor 121IW029 may be updated to "3", and when "3" is displayed as a set value on the display monitor 121IW029, the display of the display monitor 121IW029 may be updated to "1". Further, the CPU 103 stores the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor 121IW0029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates and stores the set value already stored) (step 121IWSB04).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWSB05). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSB06). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSB02, and the processes of steps 121IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the game machine frame 121IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 121IW051 is on, the processes of steps 121IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed.

If the output signal from the door open sensor 121IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes the setting change error processing (step 121IWSB07). Then, after that, the process shifts to loop processing. In step 121IWSB07, for example, the CPU 103 may transmit a command indicating a setting change error, and execute the setting change 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 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 121IWS027, the RAM clear 1 process is executed after the power is turned on again (see Y and 121IWS014 in step 121IWS009). The error state will be cleared. If the setting key 121IW051 is not on, the setting change process ends.

FIG. 9-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 121IW, as shown in FIG. 9-11, when the setting key 121IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (furthermore, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If, the setting change process (step 121IWS029) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (step 121IWS015-S017) is executed. If the setting key 121IW051 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 121IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (A) and 9-12 (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 121IW029 ends. If the large winning opening is open during a big hit game or a small hit game at the timing when the power is turned off, the large winning opening is closed by stopping the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (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 121IW051 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 121IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (D), the CPU 103 each time it detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 121IW052 by a clerk of the amusement park or the like. The numerical value displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 is sequentially updated (for example, every time the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is operated, it is updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → ...). Further, the set value displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (E), the CPU 103 blinks the display monitor 121IW029 based on the fact that the setting key 121IW051 is turned off by the operation of a clerk of the game hall or the like. Notifies the store clerk of the above that the new set value is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102. In the illustrated example, the display monitor 121IW029 is blinking and displayed, but the display monitor 121IW029 may be turned off.

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. 9-12 (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 fluctuation pattern determination lottery, the prize ball payout, and the like can be executed.

In the setting change process in the feature unit 121IW, 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 121IW029 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. As the initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 in the setting change process, the setting value most disadvantageous to the player (“1” in the case of the feature unit 121IW) or the most advantageous to the player. The set value (“3” in the case of the feature unit 121IW) may be displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-12, the case where the set value is displayed by using the first display of the four-digit display of the display monitor 121IW029 when the set value is confirmed or changed is shown. The set value may be displayed by using the second and subsequent displays of the display monitor 121IW029, for example. Further, for example, the display monitor 121IW029 may be configured to display the set value by performing a dedicated 4-digit display. In this case, for example, if the set value is "1", the display monitor 121IW029 displays four digits of "-S-1", and if the set value is "2", the display monitor 121IW029 displays "-S-2". The 4-digit display of "-S-3" may be performed on the display monitor 121IW029 if the set value is "3". Further, for example, the set value may be displayed on all four-digit displays of the display monitor 121IW029. For example, if the set value is "1", the display monitor 121IW029 displays the four digits of "1111", and if the set value is "2", the display monitor 121IW029 displays the four digits of "2222". You may.

(Special design normal processing)
Next, the processing of the special symbol normal processing (step S110) in the feature unit 121IW will be described. 9-13 and 9-14 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 121IWS101). 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 121IWS102). 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 121 IWS103). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 121IWS104).

By executing the processes of steps 121IWS102 to S104, in the feature unit 121IW, 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 balls are 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 121IWS105). 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 hold storage number = 1 in the first hold 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 121IWS106). 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 extracted is the first reserved storage number (or each second 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 121IWS107). 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 121 IWS108). In this feature unit, as described above, the process of step 121IWS031 is executed, so that the setting value command is transmitted when the setting change process is executed at the time of turning on the power. However, even after the power is turned on, step 121IWS108 The setting value command is sent every time the variable display is started by executing the process of.

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 121IWS031) transmitted at the time of turning on the power and the setting value command (see step 121IWS108) 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 121IWS109). In this case, for example, the CPU 103 controls to send a probabilistic state background specification command when it is in a probabilistic state, and controls to send a time saving state background specification command when it is in a time saving 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 big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (see Fig. 9-4) with the random number value MR1, and if they match, decides to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program to be executed. That is, it is a program that executes processing of big hit determination and small hit determination.

If the value of the random number value MR1 does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step 121IWS110), the CPU 103 performs a small hit determination process (step 121IWS111). Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (Y in step 121IWS111), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step 121IWS112), and proceeds to step 121IWS116.

If the value of the random number value MR1 does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step 121IWS111), that is, if it is out of the range, the process proceeds to step 121IWS116 as it is.

When the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the jackpot determination values (Y in step 121 IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is a jackpot (step IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 9-5) 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 121IWS114).

Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 121IWS115). 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 121IWS116). For example, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is 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. Further, for example, when the small hit flag is set, "5", which is the small hit symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

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 121IWS117).

(Production mode change process)
Next, the operation of the effect control means in the feature unit 121IW will be described. FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing a part of the effect control main process in the feature unit 121IW. In the feature unit 121IW, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect mode change process (step 121IWS201) to change the effect mode when the effect control random number update process of step S77 is executed, and then the effect mode is changed (step 121IWS201). The process returns to step S73.

The feature unit 121IW can control three types of effect modes, effect mode A to effect mode C, and for example, the background screen of the image display device 5 differs depending on which effect mode is controlled. The types of characters that appear in the advance notice and reach effects are different. In the effect mode change process of step 121 IWS201, the effect control CPU 120 controls to change from the current effect mode to a different effect mode when a predetermined effect mode change condition is satisfied. For example, when the real-time clock is mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect mode may be changed based on the date and time information from the real-time clock and the predetermined date and time. Further, for example, a lottery process based on a random number may be executed, and the effect mode may be changed based on the decision to change the effect mode.

In step 121IW201, when the effect mode is changed, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, set a flag corresponding to the effect mode after the change and reset the flag corresponding to the effect mode before the change. For example, when the effect mode A is changed, the effect mode A flag may be set and the effect mode B flag or the effect mode C flag before the change may be reset. Further, for example, when the effect mode is changed to B, the effect mode B flag may be set and the effect mode A flag or effect mode C flag before the change may be reset. Further, for example, when the effect mode is changed to C, the effect mode C flag may be set and the effect mode A flag or effect mode B flag before the change may be reset.

The production mode may be changed in a predetermined order such as production mode A → production mode B → production mode C → production mode A → ... It may be changed at random from modes A to C.

(Command analysis processing)
9-16 to 9-18 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 121 IWS301). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 121IWS302). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 121IWS303). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a set value command (step 121IWS304), the effect control CPU 120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the set value storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step). 121IWS305). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a set value command reception flag indicating that the set value command has been normally received at least once after the power is turned on to the game machine (step 121 IWS306).

In the feature unit 121IW, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by power supply, the set value and the set value command reception flag stored in the set value storage area supply power to the game machine. Is cleared when is stopped. Therefore, when the power supply to the game machine is started, no set value is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122, and the process is started with the set value command reception flag cleared. To. Since the effect control board 12 is started in a state where the set value is not stored, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the set value command even when the setting confirmation process or the recovery process is executed. It may be configured so that the set value command is always sent when the power is turned on.

Further, in this feature unit 121IW, the set value command is transmitted when the power is turned on to the game machine and the setting change process is performed, but the set value command is normally performed due to missing command or garbled data. If the data cannot be received, the process of step 121 IWS305 is not executed and the set value is not stored in the set value storage area. However, in this feature unit 121IW, even if the set value command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on, the set value command is transmitted for each fluctuation display, so that the process of step 121IWS305 is performed based on the set value command received thereafter. It is executed and the setting value can be stored in the setting value storage area.

Further, even if the setting value command is received, the setting value included in the setting value command may be an abnormal value. Therefore, when the setting value command is read out on the effect control CPU 120 side, the setting value command is used. It may be configured to determine whether or not the included set value is a normal value. For example, in this example, the set value is configured to be set to any of "1" to "3", but includes values such as "5" and "10" that should not be set. If so, the setting value included in the setting value command may be determined to be abnormal. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 side stores the set value indicated by the received set value command, and then when a new set value command is received, the newly received set value command is used. If the set value shown does not match the set value stored last time, it may be determined that an inconsistency has occurred, and it may be determined that the setting value is abnormal. Then, even if it is determined that the set value included in the set value command is an abnormal value, it is assumed that the set value command has not been received normally, and the effect is restricted according to the processing method shown by the feature unit 121IW. It may be configured to do so.

(Initial roll setting)
When the effect control board 12 side receives any of the initialization designation command, the recovery command, the setting change processing end command, and the setting confirmation processing end command from the main board 11 in the command analysis process, the feature unit 121IW receives. , The image display device 5 controls to display a predetermined initial result (specifically, a combination of decorative symbols displayed on the image display device 5 until the first variable display is started). Perform (hereinafter, also referred to as initial roll production).

If the received effect control command is a setting change process end command (step 121IWS307), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the set value command reception flag is set (step 121IWS308). If the set value command reception flag is set (that is, when the setting change process is executed and the set value command is received normally), the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Based on the set value, the initial roll determination table is used to use a combination of even initial rolls (for example, "246" and "224"), which is a combination of even decorative symbols, and an odd number of decorative symbols. It is determined to be one of an odd initial roll (for example, "135" or "113") and a special initial roll which is a combination of decorative symbols including a special symbol (for example, a star symbol) (step 121IWS309). .. Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS314.

FIG. 9-19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an initial roll determination table. In step 121 IWS309, using the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed according to the allocation of determination values according to the set values stored in the set value storage area, and the initial result is performed. Determine the outcome. In the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), the ratio of odd initial rolls determined increases in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". Therefore, if the odd-numbered initial rolls are displayed on the image display device 5 before the start of the game, the setting value is advantageous as compared with the case where the setting has been changed and the even-numbered initial rolls are displayed. It will be suggested that it is set to. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), the special initial result may be determined only when the set value is "3". Therefore, if the special initial result is displayed on the image display device 5 before the start of the game, it is confirmed that the setting has been changed and that the setting value is "3". With such a configuration, it is possible to give an interest in the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the start of the game and to give a motivation to play the game from an early time zone of the business hours of the game store, and it is possible to enhance the interest.

If the setting value command reception flag is not set (that is, the setting change process is executed, but the setting value command cannot be received normally due to missing command or garbled data), the effect control The CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode A (step 121 IWS310). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode A is set can be determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the effect mode A flag is set. In the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial result using the initial result determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A) assuming that the set value is "1" (step 121 IWS311). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS314.

By executing the process of steps 121IWS310 to S311, the feature unit 121IW cannot normally receive the set value command, and when the effect mode A is set, the set value is the most disadvantageous setting. The initial roll is determined as "1". As shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), with respect to the set value "1", the ratio of determining the odd initial roll is the lowest, and the special initial roll is not determined. By configuring in such a way, it is possible to reduce the situation where an odd initial number or a special initial number is displayed to disappoint the player even though an unfavorable setting value is set, and the interest in the game is reduced. It is possible to prevent the decrease of.

If it is not the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode C (step 121IWS312). It should be noted that whether or not the effect mode C is set can be determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the effect mode C flag is set. In the effect mode C, the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial result using the initial result determination table for the effect mode C (step 121IWS313). Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS314.

FIG. 9-19 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an initial roll determination table for the effect mode C. As shown in FIG. 9-19 (B), in the initial roll determination table for the effect mode C, an odd initial roll is determined as compared with the case of the setting value "3" which is the most advantageous for the player. The ratio is low, and it may not be determined as a special initial roll.

By executing the processing of steps 121IWS312 to S313, the feature unit 121IW sets a disadvantageous setting value when the setting value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode C is set. In spite of this, the odd initial rolls and special initial rolls are displayed to reduce the situation in which the player is disappointed, and it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the initial rolls determined in steps 121IWS309, S311 and S313 (step 121IWS314).

On the other hand, when it is not the effect mode C (that is, when the current effect mode is the effect mode B), the effect control CPU 120 determines the initial result to be an even initial number, and the image display device 5 In, the control to display the even initial result is performed (step 121IWS315).

By executing the process of step 121IWS315, the feature unit 121IW uniformly displays an even initial result when the set value command cannot be normally received and the effect mode B is set. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the situation where an odd initial number or a special initial number is displayed to disappoint the player even though an unfavorable setting value is set, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game. I have to.

Even when the set value command is not normally received in the effect mode B, the odd initial number symbol may be determined at a low rate. In this case, for example, an initial roll is used by using a table in which the determination ratio of the odd initial roll symbol is set lower than the set value "1" of the initial roll determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A). It may be configured to determine the eye pattern.

In this example, the case where the even initial number is uniformly displayed when the set value command cannot be received normally and the effect mode B is set is not limited to such a mode. .. For example, when the set value command cannot be received normally and the effect mode B is set, and the set value command cannot be received normally, such as a combination of "???" symbols as the initial result. It may be configured to display a dedicated initial roll. Any combination of symbols that does not suggest a set value in some form may be displayed as an initial result.

In addition, the processing when the setting value command cannot be received normally (or when the setting value cannot be stored normally) is not limited to the one shown in this example. For example, when N is determined in step 121IWS308, the set value "1" may be stored in the set value storage area as a default to determine the initial result. Further, for example, a dedicated setting value (for example, setting value "4") indicating that the setting value command could not be received normally is stored in the setting value storage area to determine the initial result. May be good.

If the received effect control command is any of the initialization specification command, the recovery command, and the setting confirmation process end command (step 121IWS316), that is, if the setting change process is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 , The initial roll is determined as the even initial roll, and the image display device 5 controls to display the even initial roll (step 121IWS317). In the feature unit 121IW, when the setting change process is not executed, the initial roll is determined as the even initial roll and is not determined as the odd initial roll, but the even initial roll is determined by lottery. It may be determined as either an eye or an odd initial result. In this case, the determined ratio may be different depending on the set value.

If the received effect control command is a RAM error notification command (step 121IWS318), the effect control CPU 120 executes RAM error notification (step 121IWS319). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a character display such as "a RAM error error has occurred" in the image display device 5, or outputs a sound indicating a RAM error error or an error sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, the game effect lamp 9 and the LED are controlled to emit light in a predetermined error pattern. In this case, when the RAM error abnormality notification is performed, the maximum volume sound or error sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and LED are emitted with the maximum brightness (for example, in the case of a full-color LED). Is white and emits light).

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (effect control command for specifying the variation pattern) (step 121IWS320), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the RAM. Store in the area (step 121IWS321). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 121IWS322).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (effect control command that specifies whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, a big hit type, or a small hit type) (step 121IWS323), for effect control. The CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step 121IWS324).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation command (effect control command that specifies that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed) (step 121IWS325), the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step 121IWS325). Step 121 IWS326).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (effect control command that specifies the start of the jackpot game) (step 121IWS327), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 121IWS328).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (effect control command that specifies the end of the jackpot game) (step 121IWS329), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 121IWS330).

Specify whether or not the received effect control command is a big hit determined in advance by the symbol specification command (starting prize judgment process (see step S101), whether or not it is a small hit, and the judgment result of the big hit type and the small hit type. If it is (step 121 IWS331), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received symbol designation command in the first vacant storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step 121 IWS331). Step 121 IWS332).

If the received effect control command is a variation category command (an effect control command that specifies the determination result of the variation category (variation pattern type or variation pattern) pre-read by the start winning determination process (see step S101)) (step 121 IWS333). ), The effect control CPU 120 stores the received variable category command in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command is stored in each storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step). 121IWS334).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number addition designation command (step 121IWS335), the effect control CPU 120 sends the received first hold storage number addition designation command to the start winning command formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored in each storage area of the storage area (step 121IWS336). Further, the effect control CPU 120 increases the hold display by one in the first hold storage display area of the image display device 5 and updates the first hold storage number display (step 121IWS337). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (step 121IWS338).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number addition designation command (step 121IWS339), the effect control CPU 120 inputs the received second hold storage number addition designation command to the start winning command formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in each storage area of the storage area (step 121 IWS340). Further, the effect control CPU 120 increases the hold display by one in the second hold storage display area of the image display device 5 and updates the second hold storage number display (step 121IWS341). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (step 121IWS342).

If the received effect control command is the first hold storage number subtraction designation command (step 121IWS343), the effect control CPU 120 erases one hold display in the first hold storage display area of the image display device 5, and the remaining The hold display is shifted one by one to update the first hold storage number display (step 121IWS344). Further, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the first reserved storage number storage area (step 121IWS345).

If the received effect control command is the second hold storage number subtraction designation command (step 121IWS346), the effect control CPU 120 erases one hold display in the second hold storage display area of the image display device 5, and the remaining The hold display is shifted one by one to update the second hold storage number display (step 121IWS347). Further, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (step 121IWS348).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 121IWS349). Then, the process proceeds to step 121 IWS301.

The feature unit 121IW is configured so that the odd initial roll is not displayed when the setting change process is not executed when the power is turned on. However, even if the odd initial roll can be displayed. Good. Further, also in this case, the ratio determined by the odd initial number may be different depending on the set value (that is, the set value may be suggested).

Also, for example, in place of or in addition to the odd initial roll and the even initial roll, the initial roll that denies the possibility of a specific set value (for example, the possibility of the set value 1 is denied and is set. (It is confirmed that the value is 2 or the set value 3), an initial result that is determined to be a specific set value, or the like may be provided so that the value is displayed according to the set value. For example, in the case of the set value 1, the possibility that the set value is 1 is denied when the specific initial result is displayed by preventing the determination of the specific initial result, and the set value 2 or It will be confirmed that the set value is 3. Further, for example, by setting a specific initial roll to be determined only in the case of the set value 3, it is confirmed that the set value is 3 when the specific initial roll is displayed. .. Further, at the time of determining the initial outcome, one of these initial outcomes may be determined by lottery. In this case, the determined ratio may be different depending on the set value.

(Setting suggestion production)
In the feature unit 121IW, the set value can be changed, and as the setting suggestion effect (setting suggestion) that suggests the set value, the above-mentioned initial appearance effect and the above-mentioned setting suggestion based on the determination tendency of the fluctuation pattern are executed. It is configured to be possible. It should be noted that the pre-game suggestion effect executed before the start of the game, the suggestion effect during the game executed during the game (for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol), and the jackpot executed during the big hit (for example, during the big hit game). The suggestion effect may be configured to be executable. In this case, in the feature unit 121IW, the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect may be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes in which the reliability of the suggestion is different. The reliability of the suggestion may be different for each type of. For example, the reliability of the suggestion may be increased in the order of pre-game suggestion effect> jackpot suggestion effect> in-game suggestion effect, or in the order of pre-game suggestion effect> in-game suggestion effect> jackpot suggestion effect. The reliability of the suggestion may be increased in the order of suggestion effect during game> suggestion effect during big hit> suggestion effect during pre-game, or suggestion effect during jackpot> suggestion effect during game> suggestion effect during pre-game. Further, the execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect may be set to be set. For example, the manager of the game machine does not execute some or all of the setting suggestion effects (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect and the initial appearance effect suggesting that the setting has been changed), or the execution ratio. It may be possible to change the setting so as to lower (or raise). For example, the setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and the setting related to the setting suggestion effect is set by operating the operation means such as the push button 31B or the operation means (operable only by the administrator) such as the switch provided inside the game machine. May be changed.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion 006AK and the feature portion 121IW may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the respective configurations relating to the other feature portions. 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. For example, the specific effect or the like in the feature unit 006AK may be executed as an example of the setting suggestion effect shown in the feature unit 121IW. Specifically, the execution ratio of the specific effect in the feature unit 006AK may be different depending on the set value. Further, although the execution rate of the specific effect is the same regardless of the set value, the execution rate of the suggestion effect and the execution rate of the second specific display in the feature unit 006AK may be different depending on the set value. Further, the type of the specific effect executed may be different depending on the set value. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the type of specific effect to be performed.

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… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball 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 circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

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It is a game machine that can execute a specific effect during the execution of a series of effects.
A specific display means capable of displaying the second specific display after displaying the first specific display, and
The suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to display the second specific display after the first specific display is displayed is provided with a suggestion effect execution means that can be executed before the specific effect is executed.
The suggestion effect is an effect in which the first specific display acts on a predetermined image.
The suggestion effect execution means
The suggestion effect can be executed multiple times,
It is possible to execute the suggestion effect of the failure mode in which the second specific display is not displayed as a result of the suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect of the success mode in which the second specific display is displayed as a result of the suggestion effect.
When the suggestion effect of the failure mode is executed a plurality of times, the suggestion effect of the failure mode is executed in the first time, and the suggestion effect of the success mode is executed in the second time after the first time. possible der is,
There are a plurality of types of the specific effect to be executed, and the suggestion effect can be executed at different timings depending on the type of the specific effect.
A game machine that features that.

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