JP6912430B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, when a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into the gaming area by a launching device, the gaming medium wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming 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 gaming machine becomes an advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. Then, after the end of the advantageous state, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high.

As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that can be changed to a plurality of settings having different advantages for the player and performs an effect (setting suggestion effect) according to the set values before and after the change (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect is monotonous, and there is room for improvement in the setting suggestion effect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing variations related to setting suggestion effects and improving gaming interests.

(0) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
When the variable display of the identification information is performed and the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result , the player changes the variable means from the closed state in which the game medium cannot enter to the open state in which the game medium can enter. It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means (for example, RAM 102) that can store information related to the variable display of identification information as hold storage, and
One of a plurality of stages of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled in the advantageous state (for example, a value from 1 which is the most unfavorable setting value for the player to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value for the player). Setting means that can be set to the set value of (for example, CPU 103 that executes the set value changing process of FIG. 8-15) and
Determining means (eg, CPU 103, etc.) capable of determining to be controlled in the advantageous state, and
A determination means capable of determining that the advantageous state is controlled before the determination means is determined (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the start winning determination process in step S101) and
Production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120) and
After the end of the advantageous state, the special state control means that can control the special state that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state (for example, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probabilistic state is controlled according to the jackpot type. CPU103, etc.) and
As the effect state, an effect state control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of effect states including a first effect state and a second effect state different from the first effect state is provided.
The advantageous state includes a first period in which the variable means is in the open state and a second period in which the variable means is in the closed state and the advantageous state is terminated.
As the display result of the variable display of the identification information when controlled to the special state, the ratio of displaying a predetermined result different from the specific result is made different according to the set value set by the setting means ( For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 048AKS010),
As the display result of the variable display of the identification information when controlled to the special state, the ratio of displaying a predetermined result different from the specific result is made different according to the set value set by the setting means.
Based on the determination of the determination means, the effect executing means displays the display result of the variable display of the identification information executed before the variable display of the identification information to be determined by the determination means as the specific result and the predetermined result. It is possible to execute a special effect (for example, a look-ahead effect that displays a look-ahead chance eye) with a special result (for example, a look-ahead chance eye) different from that of the above.
The Contact Keru in the second period to an advantageous state is capable of executing a set suggest directing suggesting it is set to any of the set value,
The rate at which the setting suggestion effect is executed differs depending on which of the plurality of types of effect states the effect state is.
Characterized by that.
(1) In addition, the other gaming machines of the present application are
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
One of a set value of multiple stages having different advantages for the player (for example, a value from 1 which is the most unfavorable setting value for the player to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value for the player). A setting means that can be set to a value (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting value changing process of FIG. 8-15) and
Among a plurality of types of specific effects and special effects, a setting for suggesting the set value by a specific effect executed before being controlled to the advantageous state and a special effect executed after being controlled to the advantageous state. Suggestion means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that suggests the set value by the specific effect executed in the latter half of the reach effect of the super reach and the special effect executed in the ending effect in the jackpot game state. etc,
It is characterized by having.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation related to the setting suggestion effect depending on the type of the specific effect and the special effect to be executed, and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific effect can be continuously executed for a period until it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, once the specific effect is executed, the specific effect is varied a plurality of times until the variable display result becomes a big hit. Is continuously executed, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent overlooking which type of specific effect was executed.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
After executing the first effect on the first background (for example, the background of the mountain), the second background (for example, the background of the starry sky) different from the first background is set based on the execution of the first effect. It is possible to execute at least one of a plurality of types of second effects (for example, a reach effect of super reach) for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
After notifying that the second effect is not controlled to the advantageous state, one of a plurality of types of special images (for example, an eye-catching image) is displayed as the specific effect, and then the switching to the first background is performed. Do, do
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is executed after notifying that the control is not performed in an advantageous state, it is possible to increase the motivation for the game to execute the special effect.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
An effect state control means (for example,) that controls at least one of a plurality of types of effect states including at least a first effect state and a second effect state different from the first effect state as the effect state that gives suggestions regarding the set value. Further equipped with an effect control CPU 120 or the like that controls the effect mode determined by the effect mode determination process shown in FIG. 9-1 (A).
As the specific effect, it is possible to execute an effect state suggestion effect that suggests which of the first effect state and the second effect state is controlled, and the effect is controlled by the first effect state. A common special effect is executed depending on whether the effect is present or controlled by the second effect state, but different contents are suggested (for example, even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed). The suggested content differs depending on which production mode is controlled),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation of suggestions regarding the set value and improve the game entertainment by providing a plurality of production states.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
When the effect state is set when the power is turned on, the effect state control means is set to an effect state in which the suggestion regarding the set value made by the setting suggestion means is highly advantageous to the player. Set at a high ratio (for example, when the current production mode is determined by lottery when the power is turned on, the ratio determined to mode C becomes high).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the game after the power is turned on.

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 gaming 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 front view of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a probabilistic state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in a probabilistic state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the random value value determination processing at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display result determination module. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the look-ahead notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio such as whether or not the look-ahead chance eye is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process such as a non-reach loss stop symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a predetermined display determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of whether or not the predetermined display is executed, and the determination ratio thereof. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the type of a predetermined display and its determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final variation effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the production operation example in the case where the predetermined display and the count value display for each type are performed. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode determination process, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of an effect mode storage buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio of the next production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of setting suggestion effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the determination ratio thereof. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of setting suggestion effect and the determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of mode suggestion effect setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the type of mode suggestion effect and the determination ratio. It is a timing chart which shows the transition between a game state and an effect state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of setting suggestion effect and the determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific effect execution setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of whether or not the specific effect is executed and the determination ratio thereof. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the type of a specific effect and its determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of special production and the determination ratio. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation when the specific effect and the special effect are executed. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation in the case of displaying an eye-catching image as a character image displayed as a specific effect.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 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 a 7-segment LED or 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 symbol 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 effect 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 variable display. 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 LEDs lit.

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

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

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

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

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

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) 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 gaming machine frame 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. 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).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided 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 pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the 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 opened 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 fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (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 probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces 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)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, 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 a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 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 CG ROM (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, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output voice) to the voice 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. 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 gaming machine has been initialized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

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

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

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

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

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be open 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 side of 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 receive 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 look-ahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is to be terminated. 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 pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

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

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

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be 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 048AK)
Next, the feature portion 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIG. 8-1, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame formed in a vertically long square frame shape, a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface, and a game. It is composed of a gaming machine frame (underframe) that supports and fixes the 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, a glass door frame having a glass window can rotate between a door opening position that opens the front surface of the game machine frame and a door closing position that closes the front surface centering on the left side. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame is closed.

In addition, the pachinko / pachislot machine frame can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a pachinko / pachislot clerk into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. It is not possible to open the door.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a first reserved storage display area 207SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 207SG005U are set at two positions on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 207SG005D and the second hold storage display area 207SG005U, a hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. The left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in the left game area 207SG002L where the game ball can flow down, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is a game. It is formed in the right gaming area 207SG002R where the ball can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is a left game area 207SG002L by the operation of the ball striking operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a (right-handed) game ball launched more strongly than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 207SG002L, and in the right game area 207SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10, and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

Although not shown, the main board 11 in the feature portion 048AK of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 207SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state, and the like are used. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects the opening of a gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is also a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 207SG201 so that the board case 207SG201 can be operated without opening the board case 207SG201.

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the frame closed, and a predetermined door key is used. The operation becomes possible by opening the frame for the gaming machine. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 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 lock switch 207SG051. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these may be shared by one key.

Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame is opened. This is the front of the pachinko machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko 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.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, 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 consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state changes depending on the set value. It may be good (the same applies to the following feature section 049AK and feature section 050AK). Further, the set set value is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side as a set value designation command (the same applies to the following feature unit 049AK and feature unit 050AK).

8-2 (A) to 8-2 (B) 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 the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1253 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probable change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1253 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probable change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1272 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1272 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 is assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probable change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 5) used when the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure (set value 6) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure (set value 4) used when the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 when is in a normal state or a time saving state, and of the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". When the game state is a probabilistic state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to "outside".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are set than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the jackpot game state when it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Probability to be determined (in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and the setting Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state. Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1 / when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, the probability that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the determination value becomes high.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-7, the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the probability variation of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability variation with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times. The jackpot probability multiplier in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the jackpot probability multiplier in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is constant (for example, 5 times). ) May be set.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination tables, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned as follows. Specifically, FIG. 8-2 (A), FIG. 8-3 (A), FIG. 8-4 (A), FIG. 8-5 (A), FIG. 8-6 (A), FIG. 8-7 ( As shown in A), in the display result determination table for the first special figure, there is a probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. It is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, FIG. 8-2 (B), FIG. 8-3 (B), FIG. 8-4 (B), FIG. 8-5 (B), FIG. 8-6 (B), FIG. 8-7 ( As shown in B), in the display result determination table for the second special figure, there is a probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. It is set to 1/100.

It should be noted that the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Further, the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" and the small hit gaming state is different according to the variable special map. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be the same probability regardless of the variable special figure.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to the "big hit" and the "small hit" in each display result judgment table, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the case, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. ..

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In addition, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, 1020 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As shown in FIG. 8-10, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, when the set value is 1, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the big hit judgment values are not included in the common numerical range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, 1020 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in each display result determination table, the hit determination value of 1020 is used as a reference regardless of the game state and the set value. The judgment value included in the common numerical range or the continuous numerical range of 1 consisting of the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range is set as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the hit judgment is made regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is determined by using the determination value included in a continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) with the value 32767 as a reference as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Further, in each of these display result judgment tables, when the fluctuation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the second special figure is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, there is a probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the "big hit". Judgment values are assigned so that the lower the value of the set value and the larger the value of the set value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit" (big hit probability: set value 6> set value). 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to make A to big hit F). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, 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. 8-2 (A) to 8-7 (B) 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 device 4A or the second special symbol display device 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 the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the present embodiment, a total of 6 setting values, 1 to 6, are provided as setting 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 5 or less or 7 or more.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is more likely to be determined). 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 048AK of the present embodiment illustrates 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. The game playability is not limited to this, and the game 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 set in the special variable winning ball device 7 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, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when 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 game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small while the small hit probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). ..

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, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (in order to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to a probabilistic state or a jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

Next, the jackpot type in the feature portion 048AK of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-12. FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as the big hit type in the first special figure and the second special figure, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed after the end of the big hit game, and the big hit shifts to the high accuracy high base state. The jackpot types of A to jackpot F (also called probabilistic jackpot) are set. As shown in the figure, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, once a big hit is made, 100% probability variation control is performed. It should be noted that, in either or both of the first special figure and the second special figure, only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state, and the big hit G (also referred to as non-probable variable big hit) shifts to the low probability high base state. The jackpot type of jackpot H and the jackpot type of jackpot H whose probability variation control continues (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) may be set until the next jackpot. In addition, there may be a jackpot type in which neither high-accuracy control nor time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game is completed.

The jackpot game state by "big hit A" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. The jackpot game state by "B" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed eight times (so-called eight rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player (so-called two rounds). It is a so-called "sudden" jackpot). Further, the jackpot game state by "big hit D" is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. The jackpot game state by the "big hit E" is a normally open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit F" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player (so-called two rounds). It is a so-called "sudden" jackpot).

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control (probability variation state) executed after the end of the jackpot game states of "big hit A" to "big hit F" are performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game state (features of the present embodiment). Part 048AK ends when the special figure game (100 times) is executed, or when the special figure game is entered into the big hit game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Therefore, when the big hit occurs again, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so that the big hit game state continuously occurs without going through the normal state, so-called consecutive villas. It becomes a state.

For example, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of determining the so-called sudden big hit such as the big hit C or the big hit F may be lowered in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, the ball ejection rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the ball ejection rate decreases as the set value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Just do it. In addition to this, the ratio of the jackpot type determined according to the set value may be different. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the ball output rate for the player. As described above, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot differs according to the set set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Next, the game control main process in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (207SGSa002). 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, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

If the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N). Y) indicates whether or not the setting value changing flag indicating that the setting value changing process described later was being executed before the power failure (the power failure occurred during the execution of the setting value changing process) is set. (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the RAM clear flag is set to 207SGSa010 without executing 207SGSa010. move on.

In the 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 207SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame open (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa013d, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the release sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

In the 207SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (whether or not the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) is executed) ( 207SGSa013d). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) is executed and then the process proceeds to 207SGSa014. If the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) Proceed to 207SGSa014 without executing.

In the 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set again (207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Performs recovery processing to return to the state of (207SGSa015).

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, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

Further, in the 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the pachinko game machine is opened while the game machine frame is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch. When 1 is activated), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the above-mentioned processes of 207SGSa010 to 207SGSa016 are executed.

If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and the release sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGsa023), and the cold start notification is started by starting blinking of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGsa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (207SGsa026; N), the processes of 207SGsa025 and 207SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (207SGsa026; Y), all segments on the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, at least a part of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in the 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) that initially sets the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (207SGSa029) and allow interrupts (207SGSa030). 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.

Further, in the 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error) and that the CPU 103 recovers from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (207SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer is not timered out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGsa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer is timered out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. 8-36. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) of the occurrence of an abnormal setting value error or the recovery from the power failure during the setting change. , "E." is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa036), and also plays a game via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a field management computer, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of the 207SGSa032-207SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. , The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment recovers from an abnormal set value being set or a power failure during the change of the set value, the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure while changing the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-13, when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in the 207SGSa013d (207SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process is performed. Although the embodiment of (207SGSa013e) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clearing process may be performed when it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y). It may be executed after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGsa021.

FIG. 8-14 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first specifies the second address from the beginning in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) at the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) that stores the RAM clear flag. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is continued. Specify the address of 207SGSa042 and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the specified address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear process ends.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to the RAM 102 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment for each storage area. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. Temporary setting value is stored. Further, the RAM clear flag is stored in the third address (F002). Other addresses (F003 or later) include special figure hold memory, normal figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, game information including error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1, and the previous special symbol. The setting value (judgment used setting value) read to set the display result judgment table when the variable display result is judged in the normal processing is stored. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among the areas in which other information is stored. Further, a value indicating a factory-shipped state (for example, a set value "0") is set at the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where a value indicating a factory default state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, or the image may be executed. You may be urged to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by displaying on the display device 5 or the like.

That is, the RAM clear processing in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" at an address other than the set value.

The feature unit 048AK in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clearing process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 or later in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, the feature unit 048AK in the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is used as a game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted. The processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing a set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 25A, the second hold display 25B starts blinking (207SGSa052). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 (207SGSa052a) as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode that is neither a jackpot A to a jackpot F).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether or not any of the values 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102, or when the set value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the set value is cleared in the 207SGSa020), the set value is set in the address F000 in the RAM 102. Set "1" (reset the set value to "1") and proceed to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any of 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

In the 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power failure detection process execution to wait until the power failure detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by -1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa056). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGsa055 and 207SGsa056 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGsa056; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa057).

After executing the power failure detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall (207SGSa059).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061) and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. Update the content (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", "2", which is a setting value one step more advantageous to the player than the "1", is set as a temporary setting value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than the "2", is provisionally set. A value one larger than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, such as being stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a set value, is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowing setting. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a temporary set value.

Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 is stored in the address F001 or the process of storing a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102 by repeatedly executing the processes of 207SGsa062 to 207SGsa065. The process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or temporary set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary set value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and if the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGsa069; Y), the temporary setting value is further stored in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the value of the set value stored in the address F000 and the value of the provisional set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGSa070).

When the value of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are the same (207SGsa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072 and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. When the value of the set value and the value of the temporary set value stored in the address F001 are different (207SGsa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is set to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary set value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual set value.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 25A, the second hold display 25B starts blinking (207SGSa102). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (a mode that is neither a jackpot A to a jackpot F) (207SGSa103).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power cutoff detection process execution start wait timer for waiting until the power supply disconnection detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer is set to -1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process execution start waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is not timer-out (207SGSa107; N), the processes of 207SGsa106 and 207SGsa107 are repeatedly executed, and when the power-off detection process execution start wait timer is timer-out (207SGsa107; Y). Executes the power failure detection process (207SGSa108). The power failure detection process (207SGSa108) is the same process as the power failure detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

After executing the power failure detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of the lock switch 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is finished (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are finished. All segments constituting the above are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a set value confirmation end notification command (207SGSa115) to the effect control board 12, and ends the set value confirmation process.

In this way, from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round display 207SG131 are lit, and the first hold display 25A and the second are held. By starting the hold display 25B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232 blinking, the player, the clerk of the game hall, etc., are changing the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 or the set value from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is in progress.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. Although the embodiment in which only one LED is lit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segment constituting the round display 207SG131 can be any of the jackpots A to F shown. As long as it is not applicable, the lighting mode is not particularly limited.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are the same as the mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. Although the embodiment of lighting is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are at the start of the set value change process and at the start of the set value confirmation process. It may be lit in a different manner from the above.

As described above, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 and the gaming machine frame are opened. By turning on the clear switch, the set value change process is executed.

At this time, the display monitor 207SG029 displays using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value change process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value change process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Then, when the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated while the set value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open. (Clear switch is OFF) to execute the set value confirmation process.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display base value using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D is used. Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state.

FIG. 8-17 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in the process of step S101 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 048AK, the special symbol display result (variable display of the special symbol) is performed by the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 8-18) described later. The result) is set as "big hit" to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, and the special figure display result is set to "small hit" to determine whether to control to the small hit gaming state. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes this winning random number value determination process at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). , It is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined display mode accompanied by super reach. .. As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, at the start of the variable display. Before Then, as will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes a look-ahead advance notice effect such as a hold display advance notice effect.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 207SG152, for pachinko gaming. The current gaming state of the machine 1 is specified (207SGS521). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is on, identifies that it is in the time saving state when the probabilistic flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of the 207SGS521, the CPU 103 refers to the first address in the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) and specifies the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS522). Next, the special figure display result determination table according to the current game state, the start opening buffer value, and the set value is selected and set (207SGS524). After that, in the variable display result determination module (207SGS525) shown in FIG. 8-19, a process of determining whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing" is performed.

As shown in FIG. 8-19, in the variable display result determination module, the CPU 103 indicates a numerical value range of the jackpot determination value in the set special figure display result determination table and a random number value MR1 for determining the specified special figure display result. It is compared with the data (207SGS571), and it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (207SGS571). At this time, since it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit".

When it is determined by the 207SGS572 that it is within the jackpot determination range (207SGS572; Y), it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot in the variable display (207SGS576). On the other hand, when it is determined by the 207SGS572 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is not a jackpot in the variable display (207SGS572; N), the small hit determination in the set special figure display result determination table The numerical range of the value is compared with the numerical data indicating the specified random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result (207SGS573), and the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the predetermined small hit determination range. It is determined whether or not it is within (207SGS574).

When it is determined that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (207SGS574; Y), it is determined that the numerical data is a small hit in the variable display (207SGS577). On the other hand, if it is determined by the 207SGS574 that it is not within the small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the small hit is not achieved in the variable display (207SGS574; N), it is determined that the variable display is out of range (207SGS575). ).

Returning to FIG. 8-17 (A), it is confirmed by 207SGS575 whether or not it is determined that a big hit is obtained in the variable display (207SGS526), and when it is determined that the large hit is not obtained (207SGS526; N), in the variable display in 207SGS525. If it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit (207SGS527), and if it is determined that it is not a small hit, that is, if it is determined that the variable display is out of order (207SGS526; N), the variable display result is "out of order". The transmission setting of the first symbol designation command, which is the symbol designation command corresponding to the above, is executed (207SGS527a), and whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state. (207SGS528).

When it is determined by the 207SGS526 that a big hit is obtained in the variable display (207SGS526; Y), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type and the big hit type determination table (207SGS533). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data that composes the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

Further, a symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, a second symbol designation command in the case of jackpot A, a third symbol designation command in the case of jackpot B, and a fourth symbol designation command in the case of jackpot C. Execute the transmission setting of the symbol designation command, the fifth symbol designation command when it is a jackpot D, the sixth symbol designation command when it is a jackpot E, and the seventh symbol designation command when it is a jackpot F (207SGS534). ), Then, as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern, a jackpot variation pattern determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is selected and set (207SGS535), and the process proceeds to 207SGS536.

Further, when the 207SGS527 determines that a small hit is obtained in the variable display (207SGS527; Y), the transmission setting of the eighth symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being a "small hit". (207SGS531), select and set the variation pattern determination table for small hits (207SGS532), and proceed to 207SGS536.

If the time reduction flag is not set in 207SGS528 (207SGS528; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is selected and set (207SGS529), and if the time reduction flag is set (207SGS528; Y). ), The deviation pattern determination table D is selected and set (207SGS530). The deviation pattern determination table A is an deviation variation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved storages is 2 or less. Further, the deviation pattern determination table D is an deviation variation pattern determination table used when the game state is a high base state in which the time saving control is executed.

In this feature unit 048AK, in addition to these deviation pattern determination tables A and deviation pattern determination tables D, the deviation pattern determination used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 is determined. Table B and the deviation pattern determination table C used when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more are prepared in advance, but in the deviation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation pattern is used. On the other hand, in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take, 1 to 450 when the set value 1 is 1, 1 to 430 when the set value is 2, and 1 to 1 when the set value is 3. 410, when the set value is 4, 1-390 is assigned, when the set value is 5, 1-370 is assigned, and when the set value is 6, 1-350 are assigned.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, for the non-reach variation pattern, the set value is 1 to 500 when the set value is 1 in the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take. 2 is 1 to 480, 3 is 1 to 460, 4 is 1 to 440, 5 is 1 to 420, and 6 is 1 to 1. 400 are assigned to each.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table C and the deviation pattern determination table D, when the set value is 1 in the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take for the non-reach variation pattern. 1 to 550, 1 to 530 when the set value is 2, 1 to 510 when the set value is 3, 1 to 490 when the set value is 4, 1 to 470 when the set value is 5, set. When the value is 6, 1 to 450 are assigned respectively.

On the other hand, in any of the deviation pattern determination tables, 701 to 997 of the range that the random value MR3 for dynamic pattern determination can take for the fluctuation pattern of super reach is assigned regardless of the set value. There is.

Therefore, in the 207SGS529, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation pattern determination table A or the deviation pattern determination table D, the non-reach and super reach determinations are determined by changing the number of reserved memories after the determination. Is always a non-reach or super-reach fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the determination at the time of starting winning, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation pattern determination table A or the deviation pattern determination table D. ..

After executing any of the processes of 207SGS529, 207SGS530, 207SGS532, and 207SGS535, the variation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination are used to perform disturbance. The variation category according to the range of determination values including the numerical value MR3 is determined (207SGS536). In this feature unit 048AK, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), when at least the variable display result is “off”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Variable category, variable display mode of "super reach", variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach and small hit), and "other" variable category. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after making a setting for transmitting the variable category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 207SGS536 to the effect control board 12 (207SGS537), the random number value determination processing at the time of winning is completed. The symbol designation command and the variable category designation command are transmitted when the CPU 103 executes a command control process.

FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8-18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (207SGS541). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 207SGS541, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 207SG154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in 207SGS541 (207SGS541; N), it is set as the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 207SG151B corresponding to the hold number "1". , The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out and specified (207SGS542). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of the 207SGS542, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151B is updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit 207SG151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (207SGS543).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "2" (207SGS544), the process shifts to 207SGS549.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in 207SGS541 (207SGS541; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (207SGS545). The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the processing of the 207SGS545, the game control counter setting unit 207SG154 reads out the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. As described above, the processing of the 207SGS545 is executed when the 207SGS541 determines that the second special figure holding storage number is "0", and whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is "0". Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the number of the first special figure hold storage is other than "0" in the 207SGS545 (207SGS545; N), it is set as the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A corresponding to the hold number "1". , The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out and specified (207SGS546). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the processing of the 207SGS546, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data of the first special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151A is updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit 207SG151A are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (207SGS547).

After that, after updating the variable special figure designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designated buffer, to "1" (207SGS548), the process shifts to 207SGS549.

In the 207SGS549, for example, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by checking the states of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 or the like (207SGS549). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is on, identifies that it is in the time saving state when the probabilistic flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify that it is in a normal state.

Following the processing of the 207SGS549, the CPU 103 refers to the start address of the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) and specifies the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS550).

Next, the CPU 103 refers to the game information (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) stored in the RAM 102, and determines whether or not the determination used set value is stored (207SGS551). When it is determined that the judgment used setting value is stored (207SGS551: Y), the setting value specified by 207SGS550 is compared with the stored judgment used setting value (207SGS552), and the specified setting value is compared. It is determined whether or not the determined used set value stored in the above is the same (207SGS553).

When it is determined in the 207SGS553 that the specified set value and the stored determination used set value are not the same (207SGS553: N), an error specification command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is issued to the effect control board 12. While making settings for transmission (207SGS554), a security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of the game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 (207SGS555), and a loop is performed. Enter the process. After that, since the CPU 103 does not execute other processing, the pachinko gaming machine is put into a non-gaming state (non-gaming state) by the loop processing. The error designation command is transmitted when the CPU 103 executes a command control process.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is stored in the set value (determined used set value) referred to when the previous variable display is executed and the current start address of the RAM 102. When the set values are different, the management device of the game hall can recognize that the determined used set value and the set value currently stored at the start address of the RAM 102 are different, so that the pachinko game can be played. The security of the machine 1 can be improved.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to be in a non-gamable state by executing the loop processing and not executing other processing. The CPU 103 performs processing such as limiting the launch of the game ball, and not paying out the prize ball or variablely displaying the special symbol even if the game ball wins at each winning opening. By executing this, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to be in a non-gamable state.

Further, in the special symbol normal processing of the feature unit 048AK, it is regarded as an abnormality that the determined used set value and the set value currently stored in the start address of the RAM 102 are different, and the abnormality is detected in the management device of the amusement park. Although the recognizable form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display monitor 207SG029, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B are blinked, or " By displaying "E.", the abnormality may be notified to the player, the clerk of the game hall, or the like.

Further, in the special symbol normal processing of the feature unit 048AK, if the determined used set value and the set value currently stored in the start address of the RAM 102 are different, the error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 and the game is played. Although the embodiment in which the output of the security signal to the field management device is executed only once is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transmission of these error specification commands and the output of the security signal are illustrated. May be repeatedly executed at predetermined period intervals in the above-mentioned incapacitated state.

Further, in the special symbol normal processing of the feature unit 048AK, if the determined used set value and the set value currently stored in the start address of the RAM 102 are different, the CPU 103 puts the pachinko gaming machine 1 into a non-gamable state. Although the mode to be controlled has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the determined used set value and the set value currently stored in the start address of the RAM 102 are different, the CPU 103 uses the pachinko game. It is not necessary to control the machine 1 so that it cannot be played.

Further, when the determination used setting value and the setting value currently stored in the head address of the RAM 102 are different and the CPU 103 does not control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the inoperable state, for example, the game hall. Only the output of the security signal to the management device of the above may be executed, or the set value stored in the start address of the RAM 102 may be reset and specified. When resetting the set value stored in the start address of the RAM 102, for example, the determined used set value may be stored in the start address of the RAM 102, which is the most disadvantageous value for the player (this). By setting 1) in the feature unit 048AK of the embodiment, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being excessively advantageous to the player against the intention of the game hall.

Judgment in 207SGS551 When it is determined that the used set value is not stored, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 starts with a cold start and executes the first variable display (207SGS551: N) or the set value specified in 207SGS553. If it is determined that the used setting value is the same as the stored determination used setting value (207SGS553: Y), the special figure display result determination table according to the current game state, start port buffer value, and set value is selected. And set (207SGS556). After that, the same process as the process executed in the variable display result determination module in the 207SGS525 shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), that is, the process of 207SGS571 to 207SGS557 shown in FIG. 8-19 is performed (207SGS557).

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the 207SGS557 determines that the variable display is a big hit (207SGS558), and when it is determined that the variable display is not a big hit (207SGS558; N), whether or not the 207SGS557 determines that the variable display is a small hit. Is confirmed (207SGS559).

When the 207SGS558 determines that a big hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS558; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 is set to the ON state (207SGS561). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIGS. 8-12 (A) and 8-12 (B) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (207SGS562). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer and "big hit A" to "big hit F" in the jackpot type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be according to the determination ratio shown in the figure according to which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of the above is matched (207SGS563).

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of the 207SGS563, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be changed to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 207SG155 (207SGS564), the determined jackpot type can be set. Remember. As an example, the jackpot type may be set to "1" to "6" according to "big hit A" to "big hit F".

On the other hand, when the 207SGS559 determines that a small hit is obtained in the variable display (207SGS559; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGS560 and the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 is set to the ON state (207SGS560). ..

On the other hand, if the 207SGS559 does not determine that a small hit will occur in the variable display, that is, if the variable display does not result in a small hit (207SGS559; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS565.

In the 207SGS565, whether or not to control the big hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set) is determined in advance, and whether or not to control the small hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set). In addition, a definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of the above, and further, the determined result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" by 207SGS558, for example, when the big hit type in 207SGS563 is "big hit A", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is confirmed. Set to. When the jackpot type is "big hit B", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the finalized special symbol. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be "small hit" by 207SGS559 (when the small hit flag is set in 207SGS560), the special figure display result is set to "small hit" in advance. Corresponding to the determination result, the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the finalized special symbol. It should be noted that these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in 207SGS565, the set value specified in 207SGS553 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the determined used set value (207SGS566), and then the value of the special figure process flag is set to the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process. After updating to "1" (207SGS567), the special symbol normal processing is terminated.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in 207SGS545 (207SGS545; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (207SGS568), the special symbol is normal. End the process. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo specification command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

Since the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment stores the determined used setting value as one of the game information in the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-14 (B)), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to cold start. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the judgment used setting is illustrated. By storing the value in the area that has not been cleared by the RAM clearing process in the RAM 102, the judgment used set value and the RAM 102 are determined when the first variable display is executed even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start. It may be possible to compare the set values (set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) stored in the first address of.

In addition, in the feature part 048AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 and 8-18, a mode in which a variable display result is determined by using a variable display result determination module that executes common processing is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result determination module is provided with a set value specified by the CPU 103 (a set value stored at the start address of the RAM 102) and a determined used set value. Control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game stopped state when the processing to be compared (207SGS551 to 207SGS553 shown in FIG. 8-18) and the set value specified by the CPU 103 as the processing result do not match the determined used set value. Processing (207SGS554 to 207SGS555) and the like may be included. By doing so, even when the random number value determination process at the time of winning is executed, the process of comparing the set value specified by the CPU 103 with the determined used set value and the set value specified by the CPU 103 and the determined use as the processing result are used. Since the process of controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game stopped state can be executed when the set values do not match, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be further improved.

Next, the process executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing an example of a process (process in the pre-reading notice setting process) performed in the pre-reading notice setting process in step S161 of FIG. 7. In the process in the look-ahead advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-20, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step 048AKS001). If no new start winning command is received (step 048AKS001; No), the look-ahead notice is not executed, so the process in the look-ahead notice setting process ends.

When a new start winning command is received (step 048AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "1" (step 048AKS002), and the new start winning command is received. When the hold display number corresponding to the start winning command received in is "1" (step 048AKS002; Yes), the process in the look-ahead notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is not "1" (in the case of "2" to "4") (step 048AKS002; No), the execution prohibition condition of the look-ahead notice is satisfied. It is determined whether or not the command is performed (step 048AKS003). The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting the execution of the look-ahead notice, and here, the winning judgment result specification command included in the newly received start winning command specifies "no judgment". When, that is, when there is a judgment other than "non-reach" in the variable display executed before the target (the contents of the start winning command buffer are checked, and the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is displayed. When each winning judgment result specification command of the previous hold display number or the newly received start winning command is the first starting winning command, each winning command stored in the second starting winning command buffer This is a condition that is satisfied when there is a command that specifies a winning judgment result (judgment result equal to or higher than reach) other than "non-reach" in the judgment result specification command. The execution prohibition condition is also satisfied when it is already determined to execute the look-ahead chance eye in the variable display executed before the target (when the look-ahead chance eye flag described later is in the ON state). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by preventing the pre-reading chances for a plurality of targets from being executed. In addition to this, the look-ahead chance may be executed when the target is reach or higher. Note that executing the look-ahead chance eye means executing the look-ahead notice effect by displaying the look-ahead chance eye.

When the execution prohibition condition of the look-ahead notice is satisfied (step 048AKS003; Yes), the process in the look-ahead notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the execution prohibition condition of the look-ahead notice is not satisfied (step 048AKS003; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead chance eye (step 048AKS004). Specifically, in step 048AKS004, whether or not to execute the look-ahead chance eye according to the winning determination result and the type of the look-ahead chance eye when executing are determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-21. In the feature unit 048AK, as shown in FIG. 8-21, any one of "no execution", "look-ahead chance eye A", and "look-ahead chance eye B" is determined by the determined determination ratio shown in the figure. The look-ahead chance eye is an effect executed as a look-ahead notice, and the variable display of the decorative symbol executed before the target (when a plurality of variable displays are executed, each of the plurality of variable displays) is variablely displayed. As a result, it is an effect of deriving and displaying a predetermined chance eye (a non-reach chance eye when the reach is not established in the variable display).

In the feature unit 048AK, two types of look-ahead chance eyes are prepared, one is "look-ahead chance eye A" and the other is "look-ahead chance eye B". The "look-ahead chance eye A" and the "look-ahead chance eye B" have different target jackpot expectations and different chance eyes to stop (as shown in FIG. 8-21, the look-ahead chance eye A is "234". The predetermined chance eye is stopped, and in the look-ahead chance eye B, the predetermined chance eye of "345" is stopped.). It should be noted that the decorative pattern may be made to emit light when the chance eye is stopped. In this case, the "look-ahead chance eye A" and the "look-ahead chance eye B" are distinguished from each other by using different emission colors. You may try to do it. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher when the "look-ahead chance eye B" is executed than when the "look-ahead chance eye A" is executed.

In addition to this, for example, the determination ratio of the display result derived and displayed as the look-ahead chance may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case where a look-ahead chance eye is configured by a combination of odd-numbered decorative symbols such as 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, the combination of "315" (Saikou) is a look-ahead chance only when the set value is "6". It may be derived and displayed as an eye. Further, for example, in the case of a low setting, a combination in which the middle symbol and the right symbol have the same number, such as "133", "155", and "377", is derived and displayed as a look-ahead chance eye. (In addition, since the middle symbol and the right symbol have the same number in the predetermined display described later, in that case, one of them is designated as the middle symbol so that the look-ahead chance eye and the predetermined display can be distinguished. Instead of the right symbol, the left symbol and the middle symbol may have the same number), and if the setting is high, the look-ahead chances are the same, such as "135", "357", and "379". It is also possible to increase the ratio of derivation and display of so-called combinations that do not include numbers. That is, the set value may be suggested according to the type of the pre-reading chance eye that is derived and displayed (the pre-reading chance eye may include the setting suggestion effect).

After returning to FIG. 8-20 and executing the process of step 048AKS004, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the look-ahead chance eye (step 048AKS005). When the look-ahead chance eye is not executed (step 048AKS005; No), the process in the look-ahead notice setting process is terminated. When executing the look-ahead chance eye (step 048AKS005; Yes), after setting the look-ahead chance eye flag indicating that the look-ahead chance eye is executed to the on state (step 048AKS006), the process in the look-ahead notice setting process ends. .. The look-ahead chance eye flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

In addition, for example, a hold display notice effect is performed for the hold of the target of the look-ahead chance so that the player can visually recognize which is the target of the look-ahead chance, and the target of the look-ahead chance is. The display mode of the hold display may be changed to a mode different from the normal mode. That is, when executing the look-ahead chance eye, the hold display notice effect may be executed at the same time. In addition, the hold display notice may be executed separately from the look-ahead chance eye.

FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the feature unit 048AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-22, 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).

If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the look-ahead chance eye, the predetermined display, and the like are used as a combination of the final stop symbols that constitute the non-reach combination. Which of the displays other than the above is derived and displayed is determined by the non-reach loss stop symbol or the like determination process (step 048AKS010).

FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing an example of the non-reach loss stop symbol determination process executed in step 048AKS010 of FIG. 8-22. In the process of determining the non-reach loss stop symbol or the like shown in FIG. 8-23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the look-ahead chance eye flag is set to the ON state (step 048AKS011). When the look-ahead chance eye flag is on (step 048AKS011; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a look-ahead chance eye of the type determined in step 048AKS004 of FIG. , And if it is the look-ahead chance B, the corresponding decorative symbol of “345”) is determined as the final stop symbol (step 048AKS012).

After executing the process of step 048AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation is one before the fluctuation that is the target of the look-ahead chance (the fluctuation immediately before the target) (step 048AKS013). If it is not the change immediately before the target, the non-reach loss stop symbol determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation immediately before the target (step 048AKS013; Yes), the look-ahead chance eye flag is cleared to the off state (step 048AKS014) so that the look-ahead chance eye is not derived and displayed in the target change. The process of determining the reach loss stop symbol, etc. is completed. Note that, for example, when the look-ahead chance eye is executed only when the target fluctuation is a fluctuation equal to or greater than the reach (when the look-ahead chance eye is not executed when the target fluctuation is a non-reach fluctuation), the target The look-ahead chance eye flag may be cleared to the off state at the end of the fluctuation of. In this way, the look-ahead chance eyes are continuously displayed from the time when the look-ahead chance eyes flag is set to the ON state to the change immediately before the change of the target. In addition, a plurality of fluctuations for displaying the look-ahead chance eyes are prepared in advance as a pattern (for example, when the target fluctuation is the fourth fluctuation and the target is changed three times, the first and third look-ahead chances are performed. A pattern for displaying the eyes, a pattern for displaying the look-ahead chance eyes for the second and third times, etc.), and the look-ahead chance eyes may be displayed according to the pattern.

When the look-ahead chance eye flag is off in step 048AKS011 (step 048AKS011; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined display determination process (step 048AKS015). In the feature unit 048AK, as a predetermined display, a combination of some decorative symbols among the fixed decorative symbols of the non-reach combination is displayed at a different ratio according to the set set value, thereby giving suggestions regarding the set value. Perform setting suggestion effect. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-26, the setting suggestion effect is performed by displaying the definite decorative symbols of the non-reach combinations of types A to C at different ratios according to the set values. In addition, the feature unit 048AK performs the predetermined display in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state.

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing an example of the predetermined display determination process performed in step 048AKS015 of FIG. 23. In the predetermined display determination process shown in FIG. 8-24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variation control is in progress (step 048AKS041). Whether or not the probability change control is in progress may be determined, for example, by reading the EXT data in the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If the probability change control is not in progress (step 048AKS041; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined display determination process. On the other hand, when the probability variation control is in progress (step 048AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not the previous flag is on (step 048AKS042). The previous flag is a flag indicating whether or not the predetermined display is displayed in the fluctuation immediately before the fluctuation (previous fluctuation) that is the target of whether or not to display the predetermined display, and is a flag indicating whether or not the predetermined display is displayed in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. It is provided.

When the previous flag is on, that is, when the predetermined display is displayed in the previous variation (step 048AKS042; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined display determination process. On the other hand, when the previous flag is off (step 048AKS042; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the predetermined display is displayed, that is, whether or not the setting suggestion effect for displaying the predetermined display is executed according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-25. It is determined (step 048AKS043), and the predetermined display determination process is terminated. As described above, in the feature unit 048AK, when the predetermined display is displayed in the previous fluctuation, the predetermined display is not displayed, thereby preventing the predetermined display from being continuously displayed. On the other hand, the look-ahead chance eye, which is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation, is displayed continuously with a plurality of fluctuations as described above. It makes it easier for the player to recognize whether it is a suggestive effect, and prevents the player from being confused with the look-ahead chance by displaying the predetermined display continuously. In this example, an example of determining whether or not the predetermined display was displayed in the previous fluctuation is shown. For example, the number of consecutive times is counted, and if the number of consecutive times is 2, the predetermined display can be displayed. If it is three times, it may be restricted not to display the predetermined display. Further, the number of times that the predetermined display is continuously displayed may be different depending on the set value that has been set. According to this, the variation of the production is increased and the game entertainment can be improved. Hereinafter, executing the setting suggestion effect by displaying the predetermined display is simply referred to as executing the predetermined display.

FIG. 8-25 is a diagram showing a determination ratio for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined display. As shown in the figure, in the feature unit 048AK, whether or not the player is in the so-called consecutive villa state (whether or not the consecutive villa flag described later is on), that is, whether or not it is the first big hit. Depending on the situation, the ratio of determining that the predetermined display is executed is different. In the illustrated example, the determination ratio is set so that the predetermined display is not executed when the villa is in a row. According to this, it is possible to prevent the set value from being easily guessed by executing the predetermined display in the so-called consecutive villa state, and to attract the attention of the player after the end of the first big hit. It should be noted that the predetermined display may be executed at a small rate such as 2% even during the consecutive villas.

After returning to FIG. 8-23 and executing the process of step 048AKS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the predetermined display, that is, whether or not the predetermined display is present (step 048AKS016). When there is a predetermined display (step 048AKS016; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the predetermined display to be executed according to the set value according to the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 8-26 (step 048AKS017).

FIG. 8-26 is a diagram showing a determination ratio for determining the type of predetermined display to be executed. As shown in the figure, in the feature unit 048AK, predetermined displays of types A to C are prepared in advance, a combination of "344" decorative symbols is derived and displayed in type A, and "399" decorative symbols are displayed in type B. The combination of the above is derived and displayed, and in the type C, the combination of the decorative symbols of "577" is derived and displayed. Then, it is suggested that the higher settings are made in the order of type A <type B <type C. In this example, an example suggesting which setting value is used is shown. For example, the setting value has been changed, the setting value is an odd number or an even number, and the minimum setting of "1" is set. If it is a suggestion about a set value, such as not being a value, the suggestion may be different. Further, there may be a predetermined display of a type that is displayed only when the set value is set to a high setting. The high setting may be the setting value of the upper half such as 4 to 6 out of 1 to 6, or the upper two such as 5 and 6. The setting value 6, which is the highest setting value, is referred to as the highest setting value.

After returning to FIG. 8-23 and executing the process of step 048AKS017, the effect control CPU 120 determines a predetermined display (combination of determined decorative symbols) of the type determined in step 048AKS017 as the final stop symbol (step). 048AKS018). Subsequently, the flag is set to the on state last time (step 048AKS019), the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is added by 1 (step 048AKS020), and then the process of determining the non-reach loss stop symbol or the like is completed. The count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is the count value provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the predetermined display of the types A to C is displayed during the probable change state (only when the state is not the continuous villa state). It is for counting the number of times displayed. In step 048AKS020, the count value corresponding to the predetermined display of the type determined as the final stop symbol is added by 1. The count value is referred to in the final variation effect setting process (see FIG. 8-27) described later, displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f), and then cleared.

When it is determined in step 048AKS016 of FIG. 8-23 that there is no predetermined display (step 048AKS016; No), the effect control CPU 120 is not a combination of the predetermined display and the decorative symbol that serves as a look-ahead chance (other than the predetermined display, etc.). The reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol (step 048AKS021). As an example, in the process of step 048AKS021, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left-determined symbol 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 a ROM 121 or the like is extracted. 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 fixed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed 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. Even if the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined display and the look-ahead chance eye (predetermined display, etc.) are not selected from each confirmed symbol determination table so as not to be a combination of the predetermined display and the decorative symbol that becomes the look-ahead chance eye in advance. Alternatively, when the combination of decorative symbols is decided, if the combination of the decorative symbols matches the predetermined display or the like, the lottery may be performed again. Further, in the process of step 048AKS021, for example, in the case of not in the probabilistic state, the combination of decorative symbols same as the predetermined display may be displayed at a lower rate than in the case of the special state, regardless of the set value. It may be there.

After executing the process of step 048AKS021, the effect control CPU 120 finishes the process of determining the non-reach loss stop symbol, etc. after clearing the flag to the off state last time (step 048AKS022). In this way, when the look-ahead chance eye is executed, the look-ahead chance eye is executed with priority over the predetermined display. The look-ahead chance is executed regardless of whether or not it is in the probabilistic state, whereas the predetermined display is being controlled to the probabilistic state and is executed only after the end of the first jackpot game state (that is,). It is not executed in the state of consecutive villas). Further, while the look-ahead chance eyes are continuously displayed with a plurality of fluctuations, the predetermined display is not continuously displayed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player in the probabilistic state, make it easier for the player to recognize whether it is the pre-reading chance eye or the predetermined display, and improve the interest. Even when the look-ahead chance eye is displayed, the predetermined display may be prioritized in the case of the probability change state. In this case, if the final stop symbol after the predetermined display is displayed is set as the look-ahead chance, the player may be confused. Therefore, if the predetermined display is prioritized, the look-ahead chance is set for a predetermined period. You may limit the execution of the eyes. Specifically, the execution of the look-ahead chance may be restricted until the predetermined display is displayed five times. Further, the execution of the look-ahead chance eye may be restricted from the time when the predetermined display is displayed five times until the three times of fluctuations are completed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by displaying the look-ahead chance eyes continuously on the display of the predetermined display. In addition, the consecutive villa state is once controlled to the big hit game state, and then becomes the consecutive villa state by becoming a big hit again during the probability change state after the end (the consecutive villa flag is set to the on state). In addition, after entering the consecutive villa state, it ends when the probability variation control is performed a predetermined number of times without becoming a big hit again (the consecutive villa flag is cleared to the off state).

Returning to FIG. 8-22, 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 S522; No). 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" (big hit C or big hit F). There is), or it is determined whether the special figure display 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 S527). 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.

After executing any of the processes of step 048AKS010, step S524, and step S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final variation is in the probabilistic state (step 048AKS031). In step 048AKS031, for example, when the probability variation control is performed in 100 fluctuations after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is controlled to the probability variation state and it is determined whether or not it is the 100th variation. In the case of final variation (step 048AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the final variation effect setting process (step 048AKS032).

FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing an example of the final variation effect setting process performed in step 048AKS032 of FIG. 8-22. The final variation effect setting process is a process performed when the probability variation state ends without becoming a big hit. In the final variation effect setting process, the frequency of the displayed predetermined display is set to be visually displayed to the player for each type, or the number of balls acquired during the consecutive villa is set to be visually displayed to the player. Will be In the final variation effect setting process shown in FIGS. 8-27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the consecutive villa flag is set to the ON state, that is, whether or not the consecutive villa is in the villa (step 048AKS051).

When the villa is not in the villa, that is, when the villa flag is off (step 048AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 is set to display the respective count values provided according to the predetermined display type (for each type). (Count value display setting of) is performed (step 048AKS052). In step 048AKS052, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f), a setting is made to display the appearance frequencies of types A to C by a bar graph. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 clears each value of the count values provided according to the type of the predetermined display to 0, and if the previous flag is on, clears it to the off state, and sets the acquired ball output count value to 0. After clearing (step 048AKS053), the final variation effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 048AKS051 that the villa is in the villa, that is, when the villa flag is on (step 048AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of balls acquired during the villa. (Step 048AKS054). In addition, the number of balls (acquired balls) acquired during the consecutive villas starts counting because it is controlled to the jackpot game state, and if the consecutive villas are not performed, it is cleared by the above step 048AKS053, and the consecutive villas are cleared. If so, it is cleared in step 048AKS056 described later. That is, it suffices that the balls that are acquired in the jackpot game state are continuously counted during the period from when the consecutive villa flag is turned on to when it is turned off.

After executing the process of step 048AKS054, the effect control CPU 120 clears the consecutive villa flag to the off state (step 048AKS055), and shifts to the process of step 048AKS053 described above.

Returning to FIG. 8-22, when it is determined in step S525 that the value is other than "probability" or "small hit" (any of jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot D, and jackpot E) (step S525; No), A combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S526). 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, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is set as the final decorative symbol depending on which of the jackpot A, the jackpot B, the jackpot D, and the jackpot E is the jackpot type.

After executing either the process of step S526 or the process of step 048AKS032, or when it is determined in step 048AKS031 that the final fluctuation is not in the probabilistic state (step 048AKS031; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets other effect execution settings. (Step S530). For example, an effect such that a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of the variable display, or a game effect. Immediately announce (deterministically) that the variable display result will be a "big hit" by executing the effect of a predetermined mode including a part or all of the effect of the mode in which the flash lamp included in the lamp 9 or the like shines. The effect of the one-shot notification mode may be executed. Alternatively, as a notice effect during fluctuation, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being a "big hit" may be executed.

As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing a predetermined mode of production for liveliness may be made. More specifically, it suffices to be able to perform a predetermined mode of effect, such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 illuminates, or an effect of displaying a predetermined effect image as a mini character.

After that, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects, for example, one of a plurality of prepared special figure variation effect control patterns in response to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, and sets the pattern to be used. After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S532). Subsequently, a setting is made to start the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S532 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then the variable display start setting process ends.

FIG. 8-28 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when a predetermined display or a count value display for each type is performed. In the illustrated example, a predetermined display of type A is executed, not in the consecutive villas. Further, it is a probabilistic change state, and the probabilistic change control is performed until the fluctuation is performed 100 times after the end of the big hit game state. Fluctuations are initiated as shown in FIG. 8-28 (a). It should be noted that FIG. 8-28 (a) is assumed to be the 99th change after the end of the big hit game state. When it is determined that the predetermined display is executed in the fluctuation and the type is type A, the combination of the decorative symbols of "344" as shown in FIG. 8-28 (b) (determined in step 048AKS018 of FIG. 8-23). The combination of the decorative patterns) is derived and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (c), the 100th variation, that is, the final variation in the probability variation state is started, and as shown in FIG. 8-28 (c), the lost symbol (step 048AKS021 in FIG. 8-23). The combination of decorative patterns determined in the above) is derived and displayed. As a result, the probability change state ends. At the end of the probabilistic state, after the end of the final variation, a message indicating that effect (a message indicating the end of the ST mode, which is the probabilistic state) is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-28 (e). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f), the count value for each type set in the process of step 048AKS052 in FIG. 8-27 is displayed (graph is displayed for each type), which is a normal state. It will shift to the mode.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. Regardless of the above, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of the jackpot determination values. Then, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), the set value is set according to each set value from 1238. The range up to the value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value are set with the hit determination value 1020 as the jackpot reference value. Since it is set to be a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the value of the random number MR1 is from 1020 to a non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

In particular, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, since the numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set to one place with 1020 as the reference value within the range of 0 to 65535, there are a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value. It is not necessary to execute the determination of whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) multiple times as compared with the case where the random value is provided. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls in an advantageous state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the above-mentioned hit determination value is obtained regardless of whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probability variation state. Since 1020 is set as the jackpot reference value and the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value are set to be continuous numerical ranges, when determining whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. Is whether the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and from 1020 to the non-common numerical range according to the probability variation state. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the jackpot game state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hit determination value depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The number of judgment values included in the range is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the second special figure display result is different. The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is 655, which is about twice.) On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself uses 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value). It is set. Therefore, when determining whether or not the small hit game state is controlled, the value of the random number MR1 is a numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special figure. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the number is within, the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state can be reduced.

As shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is set in a numerical range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value when the set value is 6, whether or not it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. When determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value, it is controlled to the small hit gaming state. When determining whether or not, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special chart. Therefore, the CPU 103 It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state and the processing load for determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state.

Further, the RAM 102 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment can store the installation value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-18, the CPU 103 in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment is stored in the RAM 102 every time the variable display is started (every time the variable display result of the variable display to be started is determined). While reading the set value, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value corresponding to the read set value are set (the display result judgment table according to the set value is set), and the jackpot game state is set. It is determined whether or not to control. That is, the CPU 103 reads the set value from the RAM 102 each time the variable display is executed, and sets the display result determination table according to the read set value. It is possible to prevent the display result from being determined.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the set value is read from the RAM 102 each time the variable display is executed, and the display result determination table is set according to the read set value. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the CPU 103 may read a set value from the RAM 102 and set a display result determination table according to the read set value. .. When setting the display result determination table according to the set value read from the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in this way, the setting is made during the period until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. All variable display results may be judged using the display result judgment table.

Further, the CPU 103 reads the set value stored in the RAM 102 each time the variable display is started (every time the variable display result of the variable display to be started is determined), and reads the read set value and the previous variable display result. A setting value read from the RAM 102 (judgment used setting value) is compared for judgment, and if the setting value read from the RAM 102 this time and the judgment used setting value do not match as the comparison result, an image is displayed. Since the error notification is executed by the image displayed on the display device 5, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate variable display result from being determined due to reading out an inappropriate set value. Further, it is possible not only to more accurately identify that an inappropriate set value is set in the RAM 102, but also to make the surroundings of the gaming machine recognize that the set value set in the RAM 102 is abnormal. Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park can quickly deal with the abnormal set value.

In the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, a mode in which the set value stored in the RAM 102 and the determined used set value are compared each time the variable display is executed has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The set value stored in the RAM 102 and the determined used set value may be executed a predetermined number of times of the variable display or may be executed based on the elapse of a predetermined time.

Further, the CPU 103 compares the set value read from the RAM 102 with the previously used set value, and if the set value read from the RAM 102 this time does not match the determined used set value as the comparison result, the effect is produced. An error designation command is transmitted to the control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification image 207SG005M4 on the image display device 5 based on the reception of the error designation command from the CPU 103. It is possible to more reliably prevent the determination of an inappropriate variable display result from being performed by reading.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 to 8-19, the CPU 103 is variable by using a variable display result determination module that is common when executing the random number value determination at the time of winning and when executing the special symbol normal processing. Since the display result is determined, a part of the processing can be shared between when the random value determination at the time of winning is executed and when the special symbol normal processing is executed, and the processing load of the CPU 103 can be suppressed.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, if the fluctuation special figures are the same, a small hit is made regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Although the numerical range of the determination value is the same, the CPU 103 sets the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the set value read from the RAM 102 when executing the variable display (to the set value read from the RAM 102). Since the display result determination table is set according to the above), the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the small hit game state can be reduced. Further, as in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the RAM 102 When setting the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the set value read from, the process for setting the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value read from the RAM 102 is standardized. Therefore, the capacity of the processing program can also be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, when 1 (the set value having the lowest jackpot probability) is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination values is set. Is not set, so if 1 is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, it should be determined whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state by targeting only the common numerical range as the numerical range of the jackpot determination value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in the feature part 048AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the embodiment in which the jackpot reference value is set to the lowest value in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot reference value may be set to the maximum value in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. That is, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set to be continuous from the maximum value of the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value may be set to be continuous from the minimum value of the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, a mode in which the small hit reference value is set to the lowest value in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit reference value may be set to the maximum value in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK, the combination of some decorative symbols among the fixed decorative symbols of the non-reach combination is displayed at a different ratio according to the set set value as a predetermined display while the probability change state is controlled. do. Further, in addition to the predetermined display, the look-ahead chance eye composed of the fixed decorative symbols of the non-reach combination is also displayed as the variable display result, so that the variation of the production can be increased and the game interest can be improved. Further, the look-ahead chance item may also be displayed at a different ratio depending on the set value. According to this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game because it is suggested which set value is set by the variable display result during the control to the probabilistic state.

Further, the probability change state is caused by the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the jackpot game state, or the jackpot game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. finish. That is, if the jackpot game state is not reached again, the probability change state continues until at least a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Therefore, even when the state is controlled to the probability change state and the state is changed to the normal state without being controlled to the big hit game state again, it is possible to prevent the game from being deteriorated by displaying the predetermined display.

Further, the feature unit 048AK displays different types of predetermined displays at different ratios according to the set set values for the predetermined displays of types A to C. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which type of predetermined display is displayed.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination constituting the look-ahead chance eye is a combination of symbols different from the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination constituting the predetermined display. Therefore, it is possible to differentiate between the look-ahead effect and the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being confused with the notice effect of the jackpot expectation. Further, while the look-ahead chance eye can be continuously displayed over a plurality of fluctuations, the predetermined display is restricted so as not to be continuously displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the predetermined display from being confused with the look-ahead notice exercise by being displayed continuously.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK, after being controlled to the probabilistic state, the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is displayed at the timing controlled to the normal state, so that the frequency of the predetermined display can be determined. Make it recognizable to others. According to this, the player can confirm the frequency at which the predetermined result is displayed, and it is possible to easily predict the set value. In addition, the count value displayed according to the type of the predetermined display is displayed when the consecutive villa flag is off, that is, at the timing when the normal state is reached without becoming a big hit again after being once controlled to the probability change state. Only done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the set value from being easily guessed by displaying the count value at the time of consecutive villas. On the other hand, in the case of a consecutive villa, instead of displaying the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display, the number of balls acquired during the consecutive villa is displayed at the timing when the normal state is reached. .. According to this, the winning balls in the consecutive villas are displayed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification example of feature part 048AK)
As shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the feature unit 048AK sets the numerical range of the small hit determination value (common numerical range of the small hit determination value) to the large hit determination value regardless of the gaming state and the set value. Although it is provided in a different range that is not continuous with the numerical range of, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (A) and 8-29 (B), the game Regardless of the state or the set value, the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value may be continuously provided.

When the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical range of the small hit judgment value) are continuously provided in this way, the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value is increased. By shifting the reference value of the small hit determination value accordingly, the numerical range of the small hit determination value may be changed while maintaining the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), when the set value is 1, the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is 1024 to 1237. Is set to 1238 to 1565 (1238 is a reference value for the small hit determination value) so that the common numerical range of the small hit determination value is continuous with the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. When the set value is 2, the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value is set to 1238 to 1253 so as to be continuous with the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) of the big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value is set. The common numerical range is set to 1254 to 1581 (1254 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. When the set value is 3, the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value is set to 1238 to 1272 so as to be continuous with the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) of the big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value is set. The common numerical range is set to 1273 to 1600 (1273 is the reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. After that, even when the set value is 4 to 6, the common numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set in the same manner.

When the game state is the probabilistic state, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), when the set value is 1, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value is set to 1020 to 1346, and the small hit judgment is made. The common numerical range of values is shifted by the amount that the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value increases from the normal state or the time saving state, and 1347 to 1674 (1347 is the small hit judgment value) so as to be continuous with the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. Set to (reference value). When the set value is 2, the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value is set to 1347 to 1383 so as to be continuous with the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) of the big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value is set. The common numerical range is set to 1384 to 1711 (1384 is the reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. When the set value is 3, the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value is set to 1347 to 1429 so as to be continuous with the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) of the big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value is set. The common numerical range is set to 1430 to 1757 (1430 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. After that, even when the set value is 4 to 6, the common numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set in the same manner.

Further, as a form in which the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical range of the small hit judgment value) are set to be continuous in this way, as shown in FIG. 8-30, The numerical range of the small hit judgment value is set to the range of 65308 to 65535 (the range of the rear end of the numerical value that the hit judgment value can take), and the big hit judgment value is continuous with the numerical range of the small hit judgment value. A common numerical range (64990 to 65207) may be set. Further, in this case, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is set so as to be continuous with the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the minimum value of the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is changed according to the set value. The jackpot probability may be different depending on the set value.

When setting the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value as shown in FIG. 8-30, when determining the variable display result, the CPU 103 first determines the value of the random number value MR1. Is equal to or greater than the minimum value of the jackpot determination value (in the example shown in FIG. 8-54, 64990 for the set value 1, 64974 for the set value 2, and 64954 for the set value 3). When it is determined that the value of the numerical value MR1 is equal to or greater than the minimum value of the jackpot determination value, it is further variable by determining whether or not the random number value MR1 is equal to or greater than 65208, which is the reference value of the small hit determination value. It suffices to determine whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit. By determining the variable display in this way, the variable display result is determined without executing both the determination of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit and the determination of whether or not the variable display result is a small hit. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the determination of the variable display result of the CPU 103.

As described above, in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30, the numerical range of the jackpot determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value (when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot determination value). Common numerical range of common numerical range and small hit judgment value, when 2 to 6 are set as set values for pachinko game machine 1, common numerical range of big hit judgment value, non-common numerical range and small hit judgment value The common numerical range) is set as a continuous numerical range from 1020, which is the reference value of the big hit judgment value, and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the big hit judgment regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to include the same number of judgment values in a continuous range from the numerical range of values. Therefore, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of 1020 and the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the set value, so that the large hit game state or the small hit game state It is possible to determine whether or not to control. Further, when it is determined that the control is performed in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the big hit game is determined by determining whether or not the random number value MR1 is equal to or greater than the minimum value in the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the set value. Since it is possible to determine whether to control the state or the small hit game state, the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls to the big hit game state and the determination whether to control to the small hit game state. It is possible to reduce the processing load of performing the above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state by the CPU 103, the jackpot determination value increases as a continuous numerical range from the jackpot reference value of 1020, and the increased jackpot determination value. Since the numerical range of the small hit determination value shifts according to the numerical range of, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state within the numerical range in which the number of the jackpot determination values has increased, and the small hit gaming state. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not to control, the processing load for determining whether or not to control the big hit game state by the CPU 103 and the processing load for determining whether or not to control the small hit game state are reduced. be able to.

Further, also in the modes shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is not set. Since the CPU 103 only needs to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state only for the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values, the processing load for determining whether or not the CPU 103 controls to the jackpot gaming state is reduced. can do.

In the modes shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30, a mode in which the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is set so as to be continuous with the maximum value of the numerical range of the big hit judgment value is illustrated. The numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set so as to be continuous with the minimum value of the numerical range of the large hit determination value.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a common numerical range and a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value are continuously set is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the figure is shown in the figure. As shown in 8-31 and FIG. 8-32, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value may be set to different numerical ranges.

When the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value are set to different numerical ranges in this way, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value (the numerical range of the small hit judgment value ( The non-common numerical range (judgment included in the non-common numerical range) when the small hit judgment value common numerical range) is different from the big hit judgment value common numerical range and the big hit judgment value setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the numerical range with the largest number of values), a numerical range continuous from the reference value of the small hit judgment value (32767 to 33094 in FIG. 8-31, 32767 to 33421 in FIG. 8-32, in any case. The reference value of the small hit determination value may be set to 32767).

In addition, in the form shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the reference value of the small hit judgment value is common according to the fluctuation special figure, but the judgment value included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value. Although the forms in which the numbers are different are illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of judgment values included in the reference value of the small hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value regardless of the fluctuation special chart. May be the same as.

As described above, in the modes shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set to the range of 1020 to 1237 with 1020 as the reference value regardless of the set value. There is. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2 to 6, a numerical value different from the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical range of the small hit judgment value). In the range, the range corresponding to the set value with 60000 as the reference value (60,000 to 60016 for the set value 2, 60000 to 60035 for the set value 3 ... 60000 to 60109 for the set value 6) is a big hit. It is set as a non-common numerical range of judgment values. Therefore, in the development environment of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot probability can be changed only by changing the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value according to the change of the set value. Therefore, the development of the pachinko gaming machine related to the set value. The load can be reduced. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load of determining whether or not to control the big hit game state and determining whether or not to control the small hit game state by the CPU 103.

In particular, since the CPU 103 can determine whether or not to control the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value to the jackpot gaming state with the same value of 60000 as the reference value regardless of the set value, the CPU 103 can determine the jackpot. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control the game state.

Further, in the modes shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, as in the case of the feature portion 048AK described above, when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set. Is not set, the CPU 103 may determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state only for the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values. Therefore, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. The processing load to be performed can be reduced.

Further, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the numerical range of the small hit determination value (common numerical range of the small hit determination value) is the common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value. In a numerical range different from the non-common numerical range, 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) to be a continuous numerical range (32767 to 33094). That is, since the numerical range of the small hit determination value includes the same number of set values regardless of the set value, the CPU 103 has the same value regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to control the small hit gaming state with 32767 as the small hit reference value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state of the CPU 103.

In the modes shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, while the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pachinko game When 1 is set as the set value for the machine 1, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is not set, and when 2 or more is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1, it corresponds to each set value. Although the embodiment in which the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot determination value is not set. A common numerical range may be set. Even when 1 is set as the set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, when setting a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, for example, the reference is the same as in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32. The range from 1238, which is a value, to a value corresponding to each set value may be set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. Then, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the smallest, and the jackpot determination value increases as the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 increases. By expanding the non-common numerical range of, the probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state may be different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the modes shown in FIGS. 8-55 and 8-56, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the range of 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. That is, since the numerical range of the small hit determination value is set as a continuous numerical range based on the same value although the number of determination values included differs depending on the variation special map, the CPU 103 has the variation special map. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to control the small hit game state using 32767, which is the same value in the case of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure, as a reference value, it is possible to control the small hit game state by the CPU 103. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to use it.

In addition, in the form shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the form in which the reference value of the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set as the minimum value of the non-common numerical range is illustrated, but the present invention has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the reference value of the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value may be set as the maximum value of the non-common numerical range.

Further, in the feature unit 048AK of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The value of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value or is not common. Whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state is determined based on whether or not the value is within the numerical range, and whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Although a mode for determining whether or not to control the small hit game state is illustrated based on the above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is in the big hit game state by a method other than that shown in the feature unit 048AK. It may be determined whether or not to control the game and whether or not to control the small hit game state. For example, a calculation may be performed on the value of the random number value MR1 and it may be determined whether or not to control the big hit game state or the small hit game state based on the value of the calculation result. Further, a calculation is performed on the value of the random number value MR1, and a big hit game state or a small hit game is performed based on whether or not the value of the calculation result exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 65535 which is the maximum value of the hit determination value). It may be determined whether or not to control the state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the probability variation control is always performed after the end of the big hit game state, and the special figure game of a predetermined number of times (100 times) is finished, or the next big hit game state is started. , An example of continuing until any one of the end conditions is satisfied first, but for example, the probability variation control may be continued until the next big hit game state is started (predetermined number of times (100 times). ) The end of the special figure game does not have to be the end condition of the probability variation control). In such a case, a jackpot type (non-probability change jackpot type) that is not controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state is prepared, and the predetermined special figure game ends after the end of the non-probability change jackpot game state. The associative state may end at the timing when the time saving control controlled up to is completed. In such a gaming machine, it may be possible to display a predetermined display even during control in a time saving state as well as in a probabilistic state.

Further, in such a gaming machine, although the probabilistic state continues until the next big hit game state is started, it may take a long time until the variable display result becomes a big hit (in the so-called consecutive villa). Hamari state). Therefore, for example, when the number of game balls that have won the variable winning ball device 6B exceeds a predetermined number, it is determined that the player has entered the hamari state in the consecutive villa, and the setting suggestion effect is performed according to the set value. May be good. Further, a launch sensor may be provided, and it may be determined that the player has entered the hamari state in the consecutive villa because the number of launches of the game balls exceeds a predetermined number, and the setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the set value. Furthermore, an out sensor is provided at the out port where the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are taken in, and it is determined that the number of out balls exceeds a predetermined number and the player has entered the state of being in a row. , The setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the set value. According to this, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in the so-called villa state, and to promote the launch. In the setting suggestion effect, for example, the sound may be output, a specific character may be displayed, or both may be performed according to the set setting value.

Further, in the above embodiment, after the message indicating the end of the ST mode in the probabilistic state is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-28 (e), the predetermined display is displayed as it is as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f). An example is shown in which the count values provided according to the types of are displayed in a graph for each type, but this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (e), after a message indicating the end of the ST mode in the probabilistic state is displayed, the player is urged to operate the push button 31B (for example, a message such as pressing a button is displayed). , A button image, etc.), and based on the push sensor 35B detecting the movement of the player with respect to the push button 31B, the count value provided according to the predetermined display type may be displayed. good. According to this, it is possible to execute the production according to the preference of the player. If the movement by the player is not detected, it is not necessary to display the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display.

(Explanation of feature 049AK)
Next, the feature portion 049AK of the present embodiment will be described. In order to make the explanation easier to understand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 049AK, once a big hit is made, 100% probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit game state. It shall be. That is, it is assumed that the big hit types of "big hit A" to "big hit F" shown in FIG. 8-12 are prepared as the big hit types as in the feature portion 048AK. In the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 049AK, only the time saving control is executed in either or both of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game state, and the state shifts to the low accuracy and high base state. A jackpot type of jackpot G (also referred to as non-probability variation jackpot) or a jackpot type of jackpot H whose probability variation control continues (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) until the next jackpot may be set. In addition, there may be a jackpot type in which neither high-accuracy control nor time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game is completed. Further, in the feature unit 049AK, when the game state is the normal state, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes as an effect state internally provided for drawing a lottery regarding the execution of the setting suggestion effect. .. The effect mode in the feature unit 049AK is, for example, one that the player can visually recognize which effect mode is controlled by changing the displayed background image according to the effect mode being controlled, an output sound, or a lamp. It is not recognizable to the player which effect mode is controlled because the lighting pattern of is different depending on the controlled effect mode, and it is a common mode in all the effect modes, and the player Refers to an unrecognizable internal state. In the feature unit 049AK in this embodiment, the effect state is controlled to one of a plurality of effect modes only when the game state is the normal state, and is not controlled to any of the effect modes in the probabilistic state. ing.

FIG. 9-1 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect mode determination process executed by the feature unit 049AK. The effect mode determination process is a process of determining an effect mode to be controlled (shifted) when the next normal state is controlled (a process of determining an effect mode in the next normal state), and is step S173 in FIG. This is the process to be executed when it is determined that the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state has been received in the special figure hit waiting process of. The effect mode refers to the effect state, and the feature unit 049AK provides three types of effect modes such as mode A, mode B, and mode C. In the feature unit 049AK, even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed, the content to be suggested differs depending on which effect mode is controlled. Further, in the feature unit 049AK, the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on which effect mode is controlled.

When the effect mode determination process shown in FIG. 9-1 (A) is started, the effect control Western CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state (049AKS001). In the normal state (step 049AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 identifies the current effect mode by checking the effect mode storage buffer shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) (step 049AKS002). The effect mode storage buffer is a buffer that stores the current effect mode and the next effect mode, and is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. In the initial state, "mode A" is stored as the current effect mode. ing.

After executing the process of step 049AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode (next effect mode) in the next normal state according to the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A) to 9-2 (C) (step 049AKS003). ), The effect mode storage buffer shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) is stored as the next effect mode. Specifically, when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is "mode A", the next effect mode is according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) according to the set value. To determine. When the specified current effect mode is "mode B", the next effect mode is determined according to the set value and the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). When the specified current effect mode is "mode C", the next effect mode is determined according to the set value and the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-2 (C).

In the feature unit 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled is increased in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. In the feature unit 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the more the setting value is an even number and the higher the setting value (setting value “4” or “6”) is set, the more from “mode A”. The determination ratio is set so as to facilitate the transition to "mode C". Further, in the feature unit 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the determination ratio is set so as not to shift from the “mode B” to the “mode A”. Further, in the feature unit 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), the more the set value is an even number and the highest set value (set value “6”) is set, the more “mode C” to “mode” are set. The decision ratio is set so that it is easy to shift to "B".

Returning to FIG. 9-1 (A), after executing the process of step 049AKS003, or when it is determined in step 049AKS001 that it is not in the normal state (probability change state) (step 049AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 The production mode determination process ends. In the case of the probability change state, the effect mode determination process is terminated as it is at the timing when the normal state becomes a big hit (at the time of the first big hit in the consecutive villa state), the effect mode in the next normal state is already determined. This is because it is stored in the effect mode storage buffer.

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion effect processing executed by the feature unit 049AK. The setting suggestion effect processing is a process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. 7, and is a process of executing the setting suggestion effect as the ending effect. As described above, in the feature unit 049AK, the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on which effect mode is controlled, and even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed, even if a common setting suggestion effect is performed. The suggested content differs depending on which production mode is controlled. When the setting suggestion effect processing shown in FIG. 9-3 is started, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the current effect mode (step 049AKS011). For example, to explain the case where the current effect mode is "mode A" and the next effect mode is "mode C", in step 049AKS011, "mode A" is specified as the current effect mode.

After executing the process of step 049AKS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-4 according to the specified effect mode. In the feature unit 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect increases in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. Returning to FIG. 9-3, after executing the process of step 049AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, that is, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed (step 049AKS013). When the setting suggestion effect is not executed (step 049AKS013; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the setting suggestion effect process as it is.

On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, that is, when the setting suggestion effect is executed (step 049AKS013; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is any one of the setting suggestion execution tables shown in FIGS. The setting suggestion execution table of is set according to the effect mode specified in step 049AKS011, and the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is determined according to the set value (step 049AKS014).

9-5 (A) to 9-5 (C) are diagrams showing a configuration example of the setting suggestion execution table. As shown in the figure, in the feature unit 049AK, the setting suggestion effect is executed by lighting the lamp provided on the game board 2 to any of "white", "blue", and "red". The lamp is configured to include an LED. FIG. 9-5 (A) is a setting suggestion execution table set when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode A”. As shown in the figure, in the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the determination ratio is set so as to suggest that the setting is high when "red" is lit. FIG. 9-5 (B) is a setting suggestion execution table set when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode B”. As shown in the figure, in the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), when "white" is lit, the ratio of being set to an odd set value is high, and "blue" is lit. When is performed, the ratio set to an even number setting value is high, and when "red" is lit, the determination ratio is set to suggest that the setting value is high. FIG. 9-5 (C) is a setting suggestion execution table set when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode C”. As shown in the figure, the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 (C) deterministically notifies that the set value is an odd number when "white" is lit, and the setting value is "blue". When lighting is done, it is definitely notified that it is set to an even set value, and when "red" is turned on, the decision ratio is set to suggest that it is a high setting. Has been done. That is, in the feature unit 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled is increased in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A.

In this way, in the feature unit 049AK, "blue" is lit when the setting suggestion effect in which "blue" is lit in the "mode B" is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is performed in the "mode C". Although it is a common setting suggestion effect such as lighting "blue" in both cases when the setting suggestion effect is executed, one suggests that the ratio of even numbered setting values is high. The other deterministically notifies that the set value is an even number. That is, when the setting suggestion effect of lighting "blue" is executed, it may or may not be determined that the set value is an even number. In this way, even if the setting suggestion effect is common, the content of the suggestion can be different depending on which of the multiple effect modes is used, and the variation related to the setting suggestion effect is increased to improve the game entertainment. Can be made to. Further, although the common setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of which of the plurality of effect modes, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the set effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variation regarding the setting suggestion effect and improve the game entertainment.

Returning to FIG. 9-3, after executing the process of step 049AKS014, the effect control CPU 120 executes the determined type of setting suggestion effect (step 049AKS015), and ends the setting suggestion effect process. The executed setting suggestion effect may end at the timing when the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0" in the ending effect process of step S177, for example.

Further, in the feature unit 049AK, similarly to the feature unit 048AK, the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the jackpot game state, or before the special figure game is executed the predetermined number of times. The game state is controlled to the probabilistic state until any of the conditions of the big hit game state is satisfied. In the feature unit 049AK, the probability variation state ends by executing the special figure game a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the jackpot game state, and the normal state is set at the timing when the game state is controlled to the normal state. It is possible to execute a mode suggestion effect that suggests to the player which effect mode is the effect mode that shifts when controlled.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the feature unit 049AK. In the variable display start setting process, the execution setting of the mode suggestion effect is performed. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-6, step 048AKS010 is executed in the feature section 048AK as compared with the variable display start setting process (see FIG. 8-22) executed in the feature section 048AK. On the other hand, the feature unit 049AK executes the process of step S523. Further, the feature unit 048AK executes the process of step 048AKS032, whereas the feature unit 049AK executes the process of step 049AKS021. Since other processes are the same as the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-22, the description thereof will be omitted.

When it is determined in step S522 shown in FIG. 9-6 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is 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 fixed decorative symbol is determined to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed 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.

Then, in step 048AKS031, when it is determined that the variation is controlled in the probabilistic state and the final variation in the probabilistic state (step 048AKS031; Yes), the execution setting of the mode suggestion effect suggesting the effect mode to be controlled in the next normal state is set. The mode suggestion effect setting process to be performed is executed (step 049AKS021). As a result, the mode suggestion effect is executed in the final variation in the probabilistic state. By executing the mode suggestion effect in this way, it is possible to make the player predict which effect mode is controlled, and it is possible to improve the game interest. It should be noted that the mode suggestion effect is executed even if the final change in the probability change state is not in progress, for example, in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173 of FIG. 7, when the change is the final change in the probability change state and the change is lost. You may. According to this, the mode suggestion effect can be executed at the timing after the final change in the probability change state, and the effect mode can be suggested at a timing closer to the return from the probability change state to the normal state.

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode suggestion effect setting process executed in step 049AKS021 of FIG. 9-6. In the mode suggestion effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-6, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the next effect mode by checking the effect mode storage buffer (step 049AKS031). For example, to explain the case where the current effect mode is "mode A" and the next effect mode is "mode C", in step 049AKS031, "mode C" is specified as the next effect mode.

After executing the process of step 049AKS031, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of mode suggestion effect to be executed according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-8 according to the specified effect mode (step 049AKS032). As shown in FIG. 9-8, in the feature unit 049AK, the mode suggestion effect of "suggestion A" suggesting that the next mode (the effect mode that shifts when controlled to the normal state) is "mode A". , There are a mode suggestion effect of "suggestion B" suggesting that it is "mode B" and a mode suggestion effect of "suggestion C" suggesting that it is "mode C". When the mode suggestion effect is executed, the determination ratio is set so as to deterministically notify that the next mode is "mode B" or "mode C", that is, not "mode A". As described above, in the feature unit 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled is increased in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the mode suggestion effect of the type of "suggestion C" is executed. The mode suggestion effect in the feature unit 049AK may suggest modes A to C as the next mode by displaying any of the characters A to C on the image display device 5, for example. For example, "Suggestion A" displays an image, "Suggestion B" lights a lamp in a predetermined color, and "Suggestion C" outputs a sound. You may perform the production of.

After returning to FIG. 9-7 and executing the process of step 049AKS032, the effect control CPU 120 updates the contents of the effect mode storage buffer (step 049AKS033), and ends the mode suggestion effect setting process. In the process of step 049AKS033, the content stored as the next effect mode is updated as the current effect mode. For example, when the current effect mode is "mode A" and the next effect mode is "mode C", "mode C" is shifted to the current effect mode. As a result, at the timing when the probability change state ends and the normal state is reached, the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode of the contents stored in the current effect mode of the effect mode storage buffer. For example, in the special figure hit waiting process of step S173 of FIG. 7, when the final fluctuation in the probability change state and the fluctuation becomes a loss, the production of the contents stored in the current production mode of the production mode storage buffer is produced. All you have to do is set to switch to the mode.

FIG. 9-9 is a timing chart showing the transition between the gaming state and the effect state. Here, a case where the current effect mode is "mode A" and the next effect mode is determined to be "mode C" will be described as an example. Further, it is assumed that the gaming state up to the jackpot 1 shown in the figure is a normal state. When a big hit occurs while the current effect mode is controlled to "mode A" (big hit 1 in the figure), the effect mode determination process shown in FIG. 9-1 (A) is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-9. In addition, the effect mode (next mode) in the next normal state is determined (mode C is determined in this example). Then, when the game is controlled to the jackpot game state of the jackpot 1 and the ending of the jackpot 1 is reached, the setting suggestion effect processing shown in FIG. 9-3 is executed, and the setting suggestion effect process shown in FIG. Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined at the indicated ratio, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is performed based on the set value according to the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A). Be told. As shown in FIG. 9-9, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of jackpot 1, the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state. The probability change state is determined by the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit game state, or the jackpot game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Although it ends, the illustrated example shows a case where it ends when the special figure game is executed 100 times.

Subsequently, when the final fluctuation of the probabilistic state is reached, the mode suggestion effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-7 is executed, and control is performed in the next normal state based on the next mode (mode C) determined when the jackpot is 1. The mode suggestion effect suggesting the effect mode to be performed is executed, and the next mode is updated to the current mode (mode C is set as the current mode). As a result, the effect mode is suggested when the setting suggestion effect is executed next, so that the player's attention can be attracted. Further, when the suggestion (suggestion C) for the effect mode C is performed, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect executed after that is high, so that the setting suggestion effect executed at the end timing of the subsequent jackpot game state is performed. It is possible to arouse the expectation of the player who wants to confirm the content suggested in, and it is possible to promote the operation.

As described above, the effect mode controlled by the feature unit 049AK is unrecognizable to the player. Therefore, the player predicts the next controlled effect mode by executing the mode suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the more even-numbered setting values are set and the higher setting values (setting values "4" and "6") are set, the more "mode A" is changed to "mode C". The decision ratio is set to facilitate the transition. Therefore, if the previously executed mode suggestion effect is a suggestion corresponding to mode A (suggestion A) and the mode suggestion effect executed this time is a suggestion corresponding to mode C (suggestion C), the player is notified. It can be expected that the mode A has changed to the mode C. In this case, since the player expects the set value to be "4" or "6", it is suggested that the setting suggestion effect executed at the end timing of the subsequent jackpot game state suggests that the setting value is high. It is possible to fuel the expectation of the player who wants to confirm the above, and it is possible to promote the operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), since the determination ratio is set so as not to shift from "mode B" to "mode A", the executed mode suggestion effect corresponds to mode B. In the case of suggestion (suggestion B), the effect mode to be shifted to next is the effect mode C, which is the effect mode with high reliability of the content suggested in the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation, and to promote the operation until the next big hit game state is reached. Further, in the feature unit 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), the more the set value is an even number and the highest set value (set value “6”) is set, the more “mode C” to “mode” are set. The decision ratio is set so that it is easy to shift to "B". Therefore, if the previously executed mode suggestion effect is a suggestion corresponding to mode C (suggestion C) and the mode suggestion effect executed this time is a suggestion corresponding to mode B (suggestion B), the player is notified. It can be expected that the mode has changed from mode C to mode B. In this case, since the player expects the maximum setting value, it is suggested that the setting suggestion effect executed at the end timing of the subsequent jackpot game state suggests that the setting is high, and there is a possibility that the maximum setting value is obtained. It is possible to arouse the expectation of the player who wants to confirm that the value is high, and it is possible to promote the operation.

Returning to FIG. 9-9, when the final variation of the probability change state is completed, the game state becomes the normal state, and the effect mode (mode C) determined when the jackpot is 1 is controlled. Then, when the jackpot hits again (big hit 2 in the figure), the effect mode (next mode) in the next normal state is determined, and in the ending of the jackpot 2, the effect mode C corresponding to the current effect state is shown in FIG. 9-. Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined at the ratio shown in 4, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is based on the set value according to the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 (C). Is done.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 049AK of the present embodiment, it is possible to control any of a plurality of types of effect modes as the effect state internally provided for performing a lottery regarding the execution of the setting suggestion effect. Is. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-5, "blue" is lit when the setting suggestion effect in which "blue" is lit in the "mode B" is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed and in the "mode C". Although it is a common setting suggestion effect such as lighting "blue" in both cases when the setting suggestion effect is executed, one of them suggests that the ratio of even numbered setting values is high. On the other hand, the other is deterministically notified that the set value is an even number. Therefore, even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed, the content to be suggested differs depending on which effect mode is controlled. According to this, by providing a plurality of effect modes, it is possible to increase the variation related to the setting suggestion effect and improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 049AK of the present embodiment, although it is possible to execute a common setting suggestion effect regardless of which of the plurality of effect modes, FIG. 9-4 As shown in, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the set effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variation regarding the setting suggestion effect and improve the game entertainment.

Further, in the feature unit 049AK, when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes, but it is not controlled to any of the effect modes in the probabilistic state. That is, the number of effect modes that can be controlled when the game state is the normal state is larger than that when the game state is the probability variation permanent setting. According to this, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in a normal state which is not advantageous for the player.

Further, the effect mode in the feature unit 049AK is a common mode in all the effect modes, and is an internal state that the player cannot recognize. Then, in the feature unit 049AK, it is possible to execute a mode suggestion effect that suggests to the player which effect mode is the effect mode that shifts when controlled to the normal state. According to this, it is possible to make the player predict which production state will be controlled, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

In addition, the feature unit 049AK executes a mode suggestion effect in the final variation in the probability variation state. Further, the mode suggestion effect can be executed at the timing after the final change in the probability change state. That is, in the feature unit 049AK, the player is suggested to which effect state is controlled at the timing when the probability change state is controlled to the normal state. According to this, it is possible to attract the attention of the player at the timing of returning from the probabilistic state to the normal state.

In addition, the feature unit 049AK can execute the mode suggestion effect, and also executes the setting suggestion effect according to the effect mode as the ending effect during the big hit game state. According to this, the set value set by the combination of the mode suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect can be predicted, and the variation of the effect can be increased.

Further, when it is determined that the feature unit 049AK has received the effect control command for specifying to start the big hit game state in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173 of FIG. 7, it is then controlled to the normal state. Determines the effect mode to be controlled (shifted) when According to this, it is possible to improve the interest in which production mode is to be used at the timing when the jackpot game state is controlled.

(Modification example of feature part 049AK)
In the feature section 049AK, an example of determining the type of setting suggestion effect to be executed by using the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 in the setting suggestion effect process shown in FIG. 9-3 is shown, but this is an example. Is. The setting suggestion execution table can be arbitrarily changed, and for example, the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-10 may be used. Specifically, the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-10 (A) is set to deterministically notify that the set value is "2" or more when "red" is lit. The setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-10 (B) is set to deterministically notify that the set value is "3" or more when "red" is lit. The setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-10 (C) is set to deterministically notify that the set value is “4” or more when “red” is lit. In this way, when the common "red" is lit, which of "2" to "4" the set value is equal to or higher depends on the controlled production mode. May be good. According to this, when the mode suggestion effect of suggestion C is executed, it is possible to improve the expectation that "red" is lit in the setting suggestion effect executed after that.

Further, in the feature unit 049AK in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the effect state is controlled to one of a plurality of effect modes only when the game state is the normal state, and is not controlled to any of the effect modes in the probabilistic state. However, this is just an example. There may be an effect mode that is controlled in the probabilistic state. The number of effect modes controlled in the probabilistic state may be smaller than the number of effect modes controlled in the normal state. According to this, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect during control in the normal state. The effect mode that can be controlled in the probabilistic state may also be determined when determining the effect mode that can be controlled in the normal state. Then, at the ending of the big hit game state in the consecutive villa state, the setting suggestion effect may be executed based on the effect mode in the probability change state.

Further, in the feature unit 049AK in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the effect control command for specifying to start the big hit game state is received in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173, the normal state is next. An example of determining the effect mode to be controlled (shifted) when controlled is shown, but this is an example. The determination timing may be, for example, in the jackpot game state or in the probability change state. Further, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect does not have to be during the ending effect in the jackpot game state, and may be in a variable state (for example, during the reach effect of the super reach or before the reach state is reached). In this case, in the variable display start setting process of step S171, whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect may be determined according to the effect mode according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-4. According to this, it is possible to raise the player's interest in which production state is controlled. Further, the mode suggestion effect does not have to be the final variation in the probability variation state, and may be performed, for example, in any variation in the probability variation state, or may be performed in the ending effect in the jackpot game state. The execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may be, for example, executed every 50 fluctuations in the normal state, or a predetermined time or measurement period set by a real-time clock, an internal timer, or the like becomes a predetermined period. It may be executed at the timing. Further, in each variation, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed may be determined at a different determination ratio according to the display result, or whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined at a common determination ratio regardless of the display result. You may. In the setting suggestion effect, it may be suggested that the set value has been changed.

Further, in the case where only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state and the state shifts to the low accuracy high base state, the mode suggestion effect may be executed in the fluctuation when the time saving control ends. Further, for example, in a gaming machine in which the probability variation control continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started, the jackpot is a non-probability variation jackpot type, and the time saving control thereafter ends, and the consecutive villa state ends. As described above, one of the effect modes may be controlled as the effect mode in the probability change state, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the fluctuation in the probability change state based on the effect mode. More specifically, when the number of game balls won in the variable winning ball device 6B exceeds a predetermined number, or when the number of fired game balls exceeds a predetermined number, the player enters a state of harmony in the consecutive villas. It may be determined that the setting has been performed, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed. According to this, it is possible to improve the hobby of playing games in the so-called villa state.

Further, in the feature unit 049AK in the above embodiment, an example in which "mode A" is stored as the current effect mode in the effect mode storage buffer in the initial state is shown, but this is an example. When the power is turned on, the current production mode may be determined by lottery. In this case, the determination ratio of the effect mode to be set may be different according to the set value at the time of turning on the power. According to this, the lottery regarding the production state becomes diverse, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, it suffices if the mode suggestion effect can be executed based on the effect mode in the variation after the power is turned on (for example, the first variation or the variation of any one of the 10 times).

Further, when the power is turned on, the determination ratio may be set so that the ratio determined to the mode C becomes high. In the feature unit 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled is high in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. Therefore, according to this, the power supply Since the setting suggestion effect executed in the first game at the time of input suggests highly reliable contents, it is possible to improve the motivation of the player to start the game immediately after the opening of the game hall. Since the effect mode is not backed up at the time of power failure, the effect mode after restoration may be different from the effect mode before restoration. In such a case, when the mode suggestion effect of the type of "suggestion C" is executed, it is definitely notified that the next mode is not "mode A", but in reality, "mode A" In some cases, the player is confused, the reliability of the mode suggestion effect is lowered, and the game interest is lowered. Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, in the mode suggestion effect when the power is turned on, a table in which the determination ratio is set so as not to be definitively notified is used instead of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-8. The type of mode suggestion effect to be executed may be determined.

(Explanation of feature section 050AK)
Next, the feature portion 050AK of the present embodiment will be described. In order to make the explanation easier to understand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 050AK, once a big hit is made, 100% probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit game state. It shall be. That is, it is assumed that the big hit types of "big hit A" to "big hit F" shown in FIG. 8-12 are prepared as the big hit types as in the feature portion 048AK. In the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 050AK, only the time saving control is executed in either or both of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game state, and the state shifts to the low accuracy and high base state. A jackpot type of jackpot G (also referred to as non-probability variation jackpot) or a jackpot type of jackpot H whose probability variation control continues (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) until the next jackpot may be set. In addition, there may be a jackpot type in which neither high-accuracy control nor time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game is completed.

The feature unit 050AK suggests the set values set by the specific effect executed before being controlled to the jackpot game state and the special effect executed in the jackpot game state. As will be described in detail later, the specific effect in the feature unit 050AK is an effect in which one of a plurality of types of character images is displayed according to a set value in the latter half of the super reach effect. Further, the special effect in the feature unit 050AK is an effect executed in the ending effect in the jackpot game state when the specific effect is executed, and the character displayed in the executed specific effect battles with the enemy character. It is a battle production to perform. Although the feature unit 050AK in this embodiment shows an example of executing a special effect as an ending effect in the jackpot game state, for example, the special effect may be executed as a round game in the jackpot game state. In addition, the special effect may be executed only in a specific round such as the 5th round, or multiple rounds in the latter half of the total number of rounds such as the 5th to 8th rounds (in the case of 8 rounds in the jackpot B). You may perform a special effect over.

FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the feature unit 050AK. The variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10-1 is compared with the variable display start setting process (see FIG. 8-22) executed by the feature unit 048AK, whereas the feature unit 048AK executes step 048AKS010. , The feature unit 050AK executes the process of step S523 (the description is omitted because it is the same as the feature unit 049AK). Further, the feature unit 048AK executes the processes of step 048AKS031 and step 048AKS032, whereas the feature unit 050AK executes the processes of steps S528 and step 050AKS001. Since other processes are the same as the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-22, the description thereof will be omitted.

After executing any of the processes of step S524, step S527, and step S526 shown in FIG. 10-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern is a fluctuation pattern of the 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 (step 050AKS001).

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect execution setting process executed in step 050AKS001 shown in FIG. 10-1. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (step 050AKS011). Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the determination ratio is common regardless of the variable display result, the determination ratio may be different depending on the variable display result. Further, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach.

Returning to FIG. 10-2, after executing the process of step 050AKS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect is to be executed, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step 050AKS012). When the specific effect is not executed (step 050AKS012; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect execution setting process as it is. On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed, that is, when the specific effect is executed (step 050AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the specific effect to be executed according to the set value according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-4. Determine (step 050AKS013).

In the feature unit 050AK, as shown in the figure, specific effects of the types "Character A" to "Character C" are prepared as specific effects. The specific effects of "Character A" to "Character C" are effects of displaying images of "Character A" to "Character C", respectively. As shown in FIG. 10-4, in the feature unit 050AK, when the specific effect of the type of "Character C" is executed, the set value is 2 or more (that is, it is not the minimum set value 1). The decision rate is set so that it can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation that he / she wants to obtain a sense of security that the value is not the minimum set value by executing the specific effect of the type of character C. The feature unit 050AK in this embodiment shows an example in which the type of the specific effect to be executed is determined at a different ratio according to the set value, regardless of which set value is set. It may be determined at a common rate.

In the feature unit 050AK, each type of character image is displayed in the latter half of the super reach (a predetermined time before the variable display result is displayed), which is common to each type of "Character A" to "Character C". The display timing of the character image is predetermined. The display timing of each character image may be different depending on the type of specific effect to be executed. For example, the type of character B may be displayed at a later timing than that of character A, and the character C may be displayed at a later timing than that of character B. By the process of step 050AKS013 in FIG. 10-2, the type of the specific effect to be executed is determined, so that the execution timing (display timing of the character image) is also determined. The timing for executing the specific effect may be set as a timer such as 10 seconds before the variable display result is displayed. It should be noted that the setting may be 40 seconds after the start of the reach effect of the super reach. Since the reach production period differs depending on the type of super reach, according to such a setting, depending on the type of super reach, the specific production will be executed at an early stage during the reach production period of the super reach. , It is possible to widen the range of production and improve the interest. In the feature unit 050AK, the specific effect is executed in the latter half of the super reach effect, but any timing can be used as long as it is before the big hit (more specifically, before the variable display result is displayed). It may be. It does not have to be executed during super reach, it may be executed every 50 fluctuations regardless of whether it reaches reach, or it may be executed for a predetermined time or measurement period by a real-time clock or an internal timer. May be executed at the timing when the predetermined period is reached.

After executing the process of step 050AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect flag indicating that the specific effect is to be executed in the ON state (step 050AKS014), and then ends the specific effect execution setting process. The specific effect flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is cleared to the off state by executing a special effect described later. Further, in the feature unit 050AK in this embodiment, although the specific effect is executed even when the variable display result is "missing", the special effect is not executed (because it is executed in the jackpot game state). ). Therefore, the specific effect flag set in the on state in step 050AKS014 is cleared to the off state by executing the special effect described later when the variable display result is "big hit", while the variable display. If the result is "missing", in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173, the reception waiting time of the command is reduced without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state. When it has passed, it may be cleared to the off state. Further, once the specific effect is executed, it may be executed for a period until the variable display result is derived and displayed (the character image of the determined type may be continuously displayed). That is, the specific effect execution period may be a period from the latter half of the reach effect of the super reach until the variable display result is derived and displayed. If, for example, a specific effect is executed every 50 fluctuations, or at a timing when a predetermined time or measurement period reaches a predetermined period by a real-time clock or an internal timer, the specific effect is deleted after the fluctuation and then again. It may be displayed when the execution timing comes. Further, once executed, the specific effect may be continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuations until the variable display result becomes a big hit (character images may be continuously displayed). ). In this case, in the special figure hit waiting process of step S173, 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, the specific effect Instead of clearing the flag to the off state, you can leave it on. Then, if the specific effect flag is already on in step 050AKS001, the specific effect execution setting process may be terminated. According to this, it is possible to prevent overlooking which kind of specific effect the executed specific effect was.

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special effect processing executed by the feature unit 050AK. The special effect processing is a process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 of FIG. 7, and is a process of executing a special effect corresponding to the executed specific effect as the ending effect. When the special effect process shown in FIG. 10-5 is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is set to the ON state (step 050AKS021). When the specific effect flag is off (step 050AKS021; No), the special effect process is terminated because the specific effect has not been executed.

On the other hand, when the specific effect flag is on (step 050AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the type of the executed specific effect (step 050AKS022). For example, when the type of the specific effect is determined in step 050AKS013 of FIG. 10-2, the determined content is stored, and in the step 050AKS022, the type of the specific effect is specified by confirming this content. In addition, the specific effect flag A to the specific effect flag C may be prepared according to the type of the specific effect, and the corresponding type of the specific effect flag may be set to the ON state in step 050AKS014 of FIG. 10-2. In that case, in step 050AKS022, the type of the specific effect may be specified depending on which specific effect flag is in the ON state.

After executing the process of step 050AKS022 in FIG. 10-5, the effect control CPU 120 follows the determination ratio shown in any of FIGS. 10-6 (A) to (C) according to the type of the specified specific effect. The type of special effect to be executed is determined according to the set value, and the determined type of special effect is executed (step 050AKS023). As described above, the special effect executed by the feature unit 050AK is a battle effect in which the character displayed in the specific effect battles with the enemy character, and as shown in the figure, "victory", "draw", and so on. There are special effects such as "defeat". "Victory," "draw," and "defeat" each indicate the result of the battle production. In the feature section 050AK, a battle production is performed as a special production, and the result differs depending on the type of the special production. However, a battle production, a conversation production (a production that talks with another character), and a dance production (character). The type of the production itself may be different depending on the type of the special production, such as (the production of dancing).

FIG. 10-6 (A) is a diagram showing a determination ratio when the type of the executed specific effect is “Character A”. As shown in the figure, in the special effect when the specific effect of the type of "Character A" is executed, when the character of "Character A" "wins" as a result of the battle, that is, the special effect of "winning" is executed. When this is done, the determination ratio is set so as to definitively notify that the minimum set value "1" is denied (the set value is "2" or more). Therefore, it is possible to fuel the player's expectation that the special effect of "victory" is executed to obtain a sense of security that the value is not the minimum set value.

FIG. 10-6 (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio when the type of the executed specific effect is “Character B”. As shown in the figure, in the special effect when the specific effect of the type of "Character B" is executed, when the character of "Character B" "wins" as a result of the battle, that is, the special effect of "winning" is executed. When this is done, the determination ratio is set so as to deterministically notify that the set value is "3" or more. Further, FIG. 10-6 (C) is a diagram showing a determination ratio when the type of the executed specific effect is "Character C". As shown in the figure, in the special effect when the specific effect of the type of "Character C" is executed, when the character of "Character C" "wins" as a result of the battle, that is, the special effect of "winning" is executed. When this is done, the determination ratio is set so as to deterministically notify that the set value is "4" or more. As described above, in the feature unit 050AK in this embodiment, when a special effect of the type of "victory" is executed, a definite notification regarding the set value is performed (for example, it is definite that the set value has been changed). It is possible to improve the player's expectation that a special effect of the type of "win" will be executed.

Returning to FIG. 10-5, after executing the process of step 050AKS023, the effect control CPU 120 clears the specific effect flag to the off state (step 050AKS024), and then ends the special effect process. In the feature unit 050AK in this embodiment, the execution setting of the specific effect is set in step 050AKS001 of FIG. 10-1, and the special effect is executed in step 050AKS023 of FIG. 10-5. (Execution presence / absence, execution type, etc.) are determined by two processes. For example, in step 050AKS001 of FIG. 10-1, the execution presence / absence and type of the specific effect and the special effect are collectively determined. May be good. In this case, if the variable display result is "missing", it may be decided not to execute the special effect.

FIG. 10-7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when a specific effect and a special effect are executed. In the illustrated example, the specific effect of "Character A" is executed, and the special effect of "Victory" is executed, that is, the setting suggestion effect of the content that definitely notifies that it is the minimum set value is performed. An example is shown. Variable display is started as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a), the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 10-7 (b), and after developing into super reach, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c). In addition, the specific effect execution period is set in the latter half of the reach effect of Super Reach, and the specific effect is executed. As shown in the figure, the image CH1 as the ally character A is displayed in the lower right area of the image display device 5 by executing the specific effect.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (d), the variable display result is displayed and controlled to the jackpot game state. In the jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (e), round games are performed a number of times according to the jackpot type. Then, when the ending of the jackpot game state is reached, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (f) and (g), a special effect as the ending effect is executed, and the image CH1 as the ally character A displayed in the specific effect is displayed. , The image CH2 as an enemy character is displayed, and the effect of each character performing a battle is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (h), the battle is won, and the jackpot game state ends.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 050K of the present embodiment, the specific effect executed in the latter half of the reach effect of the super reach and the special effect executed in the ending effect in the jackpot game state are set. Make suggestions regarding the set values that have been set. According to this, it is possible to increase the variation related to the setting suggestion effect depending on the type of the specific effect and the special effect to be executed, and improve the game entertainment.

Further, once the specific effect in the feature unit 050AK is executed, it is executed for a period until the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, once the specific effect in the feature unit 050AK is executed, it may be continuously executed over a plurality of fluctuations until the variable display result becomes a big hit. According to this, it is possible to prevent overlooking which kind of specific effect the executed specific effect was.

(Modification example of feature part 050AK)
In the feature unit 050AK in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which one of a plurality of types of character images is displayed according to a set value in the latter half of the super reach effect as a specific effect. , This is an example. The character image displayed as the specific effect may be, for example, an eye-catching image. The eye-catching image is an image that is displayed for a relatively short time (constant at 1 second in this example) sandwiched between the effects (see, for example, FIG. 10-8 (e)). In addition, the eye-catching image may contain characters that are not related to the production content related to the lottery result related to the game (for example, characters such as the model name of the game machine), which may catch the eyes of the player. It is preferable that the image is taken away. The eye-catching image may be displayed when the variable display result is "missing". Then, the special effect may be executed when a big hit occurs in the variable display performed after the variable display in which the eye-catching image is displayed.

In this example, the eye-catching image is displayed after the background of the super reach is displayed and before the background of the decorative pattern until the reach state is displayed. Here, the background refers to all images (still images, moving images) other than decorative symbols (pictured symbols, pictureless symbols, small symbols) in the variable display, and is not only a background image but also a character image. It also includes images such as CG images and live-action images.

FIG. 10-8 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation in the case of displaying an eye-catching image as a character image displayed as a specific effect. First, as shown in FIGS. 10-8 (a) to 10-8 (b), the normal background (here, from the time when the command at the start of fluctuation such as the fluctuation start command is received until the reach state is reached) The background of the mountain) is displayed, and the variable display of the Gothic decorative pattern is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c), when the reach state is reached, the super reach background (here, the image of the universe) is displayed, and the variable display of the decorative symbol of the small symbol matches the super reach background. It is switched and executed in order at a predetermined timing. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (d), the super reach background is displayed from the continuation of FIG. 10-8 (c) until the lost symbol is displayed, as in FIG. 10-8 (c). The variable display of the small symbol (only during the reach state) and the variable display of the decorative symbol of the Mincho style (from the reach state to the display of the lost symbol) are switched in order at a predetermined timing according to the super reach background. Will be executed. The Ming dynasty decorative symbol of the lost symbol is displayed in a shaking display mode (a mode indicating that the display result is undecided).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (e), the small symbol in the shaking display mode is displayed for a predetermined period after the lost symbol is displayed (1 second in the present embodiment). At the same time, an eye-catching image is displayed instead of the background. The eye-catching image in this example may be any character image of any of the types "Character A" to "Character C" in the above embodiment, and an image in which the model name of the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is added. It may be. In addition, during the display of the eye-catching image, the transmittance of the image of the small symbol may be increased or the display of the small symbol may be omitted as compared with the case before the display of the eye-catching image.

After that, when the symbol confirmation command is received, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (f), the background is switched to the normal background, and the lost symbol of the Gothic decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as the final decorative symbol. Then, when a command at the start of fluctuation such as the next fluctuation start command is received, the next fluctuation display is started as shown in FIG. 10-8 (g). The mode of variable display at this time is the same as in FIG. 10-8 (a).

Here, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (e), since the lost symbol of the small symbol is displayed during the display of the eye-catching image, the player can confirm the variation display result. Further, since the types of the eye-catching images are displayed at different ratios according to the set value, the player's attention can be attracted to the types of the displayed eye-catching images. Further, since the eye-catching image is displayed as a specific effect when the lost pattern is displayed, it is possible to increase the motivation to play the special effect to be executed after that. After the eye-catching image is displayed and then switched to the normal background, it may be possible to execute a relief effect in which the variable display result becomes a big hit.

Further, in the feature unit 050AK in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the specific effect is an effect of displaying a character image in the latter half of the super reach effect, but this is an example. The specific effect may be, for example, a mode suggestion effect in the feature unit 049AK. Specifically, as a mode suggestion effect suggesting which of the effect modes A to C is the effect state, the effect mode is set by displaying a character image of any of the characters A to C according to the effect state. Suggestion, at the ending in the jackpot game state, as a special effect, a battle effect by the displayed character may be executed. According to this, by providing a plurality of effect modes, it is possible to increase the variation of suggestions regarding the set value and improve the game interest.

Further, in such a case, the current effect mode is determined by lottery at the time of turning on the power, and the effect is changed in the fluctuation after the power is turned on (for example, the first fluctuation or the fluctuation of any of 10 times). It suffices if the mode suggestion effect can be executed based on the mode. Further, when the power is turned on, the determination ratio may be set so that the ratio determined to the mode C becomes high. In addition, since the reliability of the content suggested by the setting suggestion effect executed when controlled in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A is high, the first game when the power is turned on , The setting suggestion effect executed as a combination of the specific effect and the special effect suggests highly reliable contents. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the game after the power is turned on.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion 048AK, the feature portion 049AK, and the feature portion 050AK 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, in the probabilistic state, the setting value is suggested by a predetermined display like the feature unit 048AK, and in the normal state, the set value is set in the ending in the jackpot game state based on the controlled mode like the feature unit 049AK. May make suggestions about. Further, as described above, the mode suggestion effect in the feature unit 049AK may be set as the specific effect in the feature unit 050AK, and the setting value may be suggested by the specific effect and the special effect.

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

Claims (1)

When the variable display of the identification information is performed and the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result , the player changes the variable means from the closed state in which the game medium cannot enter to the open state in which the game medium can enter. It is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that can store information related to the variable display of identification information as hold storage, and
A setting means that can be set to any of the setting values of a plurality of stages having different probabilities of being controlled in the advantageous state, and
A decidable means that can be determined to be controlled in the advantageous state, and
A determination means capable of determining that the advantageous state is controlled before the determination means is determined,
Directing execution means and
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state that is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state, and a special state control means.
As the effect state, an effect state control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of effect states including a first effect state and a second effect state different from the first effect state is provided.
The advantageous state includes a first period in which the variable means is in the open state and a second period in which the variable means is in the closed state and the advantageous state is terminated.
As the display result of the variable display of the identification information when controlled to the special state, the ratio of displaying a predetermined result different from the specific result is made different according to the set value set by the setting means.
The effect executing means is
Based on the determination of the determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information executed before the variable display of the identification information to be determined by the determination means is set to the specific result and a special result different from the predetermined result. It is possible to perform special effects
The Contact Keru in the second period to an advantageous state, being capable of performing settings suggested effect suggests it is set to any of the set value,
The rate at which the setting suggestion effect is executed differs depending on which of the plurality of types of effect states the effect state is.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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