JP6974283B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine having different jackpot expectations depending on the type of special hold display has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-234836

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 could not sufficiently improve the interest of gaming.

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 with improved interest in gaming.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display,
Advantageous state control means that can be controlled to advantageous state,
An effect movable body that can be changed from the initial aspect to a plurality of types including the first aspect and the second aspect,
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display in a plurality of types of display modes corresponding to the hold storage,
It is provided with an effect image display means capable of displaying an effect image different from the hold display.
The hold display means is
It is possible to display the hold display in a specific mode suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state.
It is possible to display the hold display in a display mode different from the specific mode and in a special mode suggesting that the mode of the movable body for effect changes.
The special aspect includes a first special aspect and a second special aspect different from the first special aspect.
The movable body for production is
When the hold display is displayed in the first special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
When the hold display is displayed in the second special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
The case where the hold display is displayed in the second special aspect is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the hold display is displayed in the first special mode.
It is possible to change in different periods between the case of changing to the first aspect and the case of changing to the second aspect.
The effect image display means, Ri displayable der special effect image suggests that aspects of the presentation movable body is changed,
The movable body for production is
It is possible to change to the first aspect or the second aspect in the first timing and the second timing after the first timing.
The case of changing at the second timing is more likely to change to the second aspect than the case of changing at the first timing.
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, the gaming machines related to other aspects are
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
An effect movable body (for example, an effect movable body 4AK001L) that can be changed into a plurality of types including a first aspect (for example, FIG. 8-3 (D)) and a second aspect (for example, FIG. 8-4 (E)). 4AK001R) and
A hold storage means (for example, RAM 102) that can store information related to variable display as hold storage, and
A hold display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a hold display in a plurality of types of display modes including a first display mode (for example, a snowman) and a second display mode (for example, the sun) corresponding to the hold storage. It is equipped with a production control CPU 120) that displays a hold display.
The movable body for production is
When the hold display is displayed in the first display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
When the hold display is displayed in the second display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
The case where the hold display is displayed in the second display mode is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the hold display is displayed in the first display mode (for example, FIG. 8-6 (FIG. 8-6). D)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(B) Other gaming machines according to the present invention are
It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display,
Advantageous state control means that can be controlled to advantageous state,
An effect movable body that can be changed from the initial aspect to a plurality of types including the first aspect and the second aspect,
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display in multiple types of display modes,
It is provided with an effect image display means capable of displaying an effect image different from the specific display.
The specific display means is
The specific display can be displayed in a specific mode suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state.
It is possible to display the specific display in a display mode different from the specific mode and in a special mode suggesting that the mode of the movable body for effect changes.
The special aspect includes a first special aspect and a second special aspect different from the first special aspect.
The movable body for production is
When the specific display is displayed in the first special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
When the specific display is displayed in the second special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
The case where the specific display is displayed in the second special mode is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the specific display is displayed in the first special mode.
It is possible to change in different periods between the case of changing to the first aspect and the case of changing to the second aspect.
The effect image display means, Ri displayable der special effect image suggests that aspects of the presentation movable body is changed,
The movable body for production is
It is possible to change to the first aspect or the second aspect in the first timing and the second timing after the first timing.
The case of changing at the second timing is more likely to change to the second aspect than the case of changing at the first timing.
(2) Furthermore, other gaming machines
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
An effect movable body (for example, an effect movable body 4AK001L) that can be changed into a plurality of types including a first aspect (for example, FIG. 8-3 (D)) and a second aspect (for example, FIG. 8-4 (E)). 4AK001R) and
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying an active display on an image display device 5) is provided.
The specific display means can display the specific display in a plurality of types of display modes including a first display mode (for example, a snowman) and a second display mode (for example, the sun).
The movable body for production is
When the specific display is displayed in the first display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
When the specific display is displayed in the second display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
The case where the specific display is displayed in the second display mode is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the specific display is displayed in the first display mode (for example, FIG. 8-6 (FIG. 8-6). D)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The movable body for effect is more likely to display the hold display (specific display) in the first display mode than to display the hold display (specific display) in the second display mode. It may be easy to change to the first aspect (for example, FIG. 8-6 (D)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The hold display means (specific display means) is capable of displaying the hold display (specific display) so as to correspond the operation of the hold display (specific display) with the operation of the movable body for effect. May be good.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The movable body for production is
It is provided so that players can contact it.
The temperature can be changed to a plurality of stages, and the temperature may be changed to a higher temperature in the second aspect than in the first aspect (for example, 8-6 (B)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The period required for the change may be different depending on whether the movable body for effect is changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
An operation control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the effect control movable body is provided.
The motion control means is the operation of the movable body for effect during the period from when the operation of the movable body for effect is suggested by the hold display (specific display) until the operation of the movable body for effect is executed. Operations other than the above may be restricted (for example, when it is determined in step 4AKS002 that the pre-reading notice is already being executed, a new pre-reading notice or a movable body motion suggestion is not executed).
According to such a configuration, the progress of the production can be smoothly performed.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting change process in step 120AKSA12) and
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the special symbol process process in step S25) capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player differs based on the set value.
Setting control means that can control the change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps 112IWS011 to 112IWS013, 112IWS015 to 112IWS017 and steps 120AKSA01, 120AKSA02). When,
Movable members that can operate according to the progress of the game (for example, a first movable member operated by the operating motors AK011 to AK013, a second movable member operated by the operating motor AK014, a directing movable body 4AK001L, 4AK001R, etc.)
At least, a movable control means (for example, a step) capable of controlling a return operation (for example, a short initial operation) for returning the movable member to the origin position and a control for an initial operation (for example, a long initial operation) by the movable member. It is equipped with a production control CPU 120, etc. that executes command processing when the power of AKS012 is turned on.
The movable control means may control to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 72AKS007) when the change permission state is set.
According to such a configuration, the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is executed in the change permission state, so that it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting change process in step 120AKSA12) and
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the special symbol process process in step S25) capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player differs based on the set value.
Setting control means that can control the change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps 112IWS011 to 112IWS013, 112IWS015 to 112IWS017 and steps 120AKSA01, 120AKSA02). When,
Movable members that can operate according to the progress of the game (for example, a first movable member operated by the operating motors AK011 to AK013, a second movable member operated by the operating motor AK014, a directing movable body 4AK001L, 4AK001R, etc.)
At least, it is provided with a movable control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a command process at power-on in step AKS012) capable of controlling a return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position.
The movable control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 73AKS010).
In the change permission state, the control to execute the return operation may not be performed (for example, execution of steps 73AKS005 to 73AKS009).
According to such a configuration, the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is not executed in the change permission state, so that it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 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 an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the operation example of the movable body for production which concerns on a feature part 4AK. It is a figure which shows the functional composition of the movable body for production which concerns on a feature part 4AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 4AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 4AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pre-reading notice setting process which concerns on a feature part 4AK. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio etc. in the look-ahead notice setting process which concerns on a feature part 4AK. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio and the like in the pre-reading notice setting process which concerns on the modification of the feature part 4AK. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in the state where the frame for the gaming machine is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the loss variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process which is executed at the time of power-on. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the setting change processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at power-on. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the initial operation which concerns on a feature part 72AK. It is a figure which shows the control pattern which concerns on the characteristic part 72AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at the time of power-on which concerns on a feature part 72AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at the time of power-on in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 72AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at the time of power-on which concerns on a feature part 73AK. It is a figure which shows the display example of the setting confirmation notification screen which concerns on a feature part 73AK.

(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 gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a gaming 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 hitting ball launching device into 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 at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations 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. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

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 only 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 device), 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 variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of 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 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 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 hold storages. 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, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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 may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. 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 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by 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 prize balls. 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 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. An 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.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. 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 that changes 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 gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming 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 ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting 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 grasped 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 for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to 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 the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", 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 (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize 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 "big hit" and the 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 manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (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 big hit 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 gaming 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 big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit 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 opening mode similar to 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 above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. 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 from 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. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change 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 in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic 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 that is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming 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 gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was 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 reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction 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 a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the 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). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming 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 probable change 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, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a 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 pattern 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 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) which 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 become 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 an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. 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 effects include, 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 definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the 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 symbol (for example, "7") is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed 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 stopped and displayed. 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 change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" 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 display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite 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 big hit combination. The confirmed 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 (holding 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 pseudo-like 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 of the big hit game state having the same aspect 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 current state is 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 probability state and the low probability 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 is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming 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.

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

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (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 has, 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 includes 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it 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 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) 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, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns 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 the winning, the number of reserved 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 an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

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

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, 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 sound to be output) 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 the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 voice 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 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing 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. Consists of including 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 operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming 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 setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting 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). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

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 failure), the CPU 103 executes a 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 process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data 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, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 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 being changed, 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). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an 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 for specifying 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 a 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 such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it 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 enter 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 the detection signal is received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S2).
1). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, 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 such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a 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 (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process 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 passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

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 a start winning 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, the look-ahead determination, etc. 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 executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, 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 reserved 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 number 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 definite 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. It should be noted that 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 stored, 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 decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision 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 used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. 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 figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode 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 variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. 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 change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation 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 "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction 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 opening 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 open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state 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 open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. 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 big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making 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 jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process 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 corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable 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 process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening 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 return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large 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 of 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. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply 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), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets 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 an 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 the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). 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 made. 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 pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like 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, for example, the RAM 122.

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 variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. 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, the mode thereof, 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 the execution of 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 terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. 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 by 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 specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. 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, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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

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 big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of 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 gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming 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 If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, 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 a 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 other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game 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 percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 4AK)
Subsequently, the feature unit 4AK will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 4AK is provided with the effect moving body 4AK001L and 4AK001R as a movable body that operates according to the effect. The effect movable body 4AK001L is provided at the upper left position of the gaming machine frame 3, and the effect movable body 4AK001R is provided at the upper right position of the game machine frame 3. The production movable body 4AK001L and the production movable body 4AK001R are collectively referred to as the production movable body 4AK001. The effectable movable body 4AK001 is provided so as to be able to execute a projecting (advancing) operation toward the outside (left-right diagonally upward direction) of the gaming machine frame 3. In this way, the movable body 4AK001 for production can operate so as to change the outer shape of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature portion 4AK, the speakers 8L and 8R are provided at the lower left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.

Next, an operation example of the effect movable body 4AK001L and 4AK001R will be described with reference to FIG. 8-1. FIG. 8-1 (A) shows the case where the effect moving body 4AK001 is in the origin position (position before operation), and FIG. 8-1 (B) shows the effect moving body 4AK001 in the advanced position (half protruding). The case where the movable body 4AK001 for production is in the post-operation position (the position where it protrudes to the maximum) is shown in FIG. 8-1 (C).

As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) to 8-1 (C), in the effect movable body 4AK001, the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 constituting the effect effect movable body 4AK001 is placed on the outside of the gaming machine frame 3 (pachinko gaming machine 1). It is designed to protrude (advance) toward.

When the movable body 4AK001 for production is in the origin position (position before operation) as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is completely housed in the gaming machine frame 3. Become.

In the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, for example, the motor included in the effect movable body 4AK001 rotates in the normal direction, and the drive gear projects in the outward direction in response to the normal rotation of the drive gear. Further, the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 retracts into the gaming machine frame 3 in response to the reverse operation of the motor and the reverse rotation of the drive gear.

It should be noted that the effect movable body 4AK001L and the effect movable body 4AK001R can transmit control signals to each of them, and the operation of each of them can be controlled. Therefore, the effect movable body 4AK001L and the effect movable body 4AK001R can perform the same operation (protruding operation, storage operation) at the same time, and it is also possible to operate only one of them. For example, the production movable body 4AK001L and the production movable body 4AK001R can be operated so as to project alternately. Further, the movable body 4AK001L for effect and the movable body 4AK001R for effect are capable of vibration operation and temperature control, but these operations and control can also be performed one by one. By doing so, various production operations can be realized.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect movable body 4AK001. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect movable body 4AK001 (the effect movable body 4AK001L and the effect movable body 4AK001R) has a rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, a drive unit 4AK011, a position detector 4AK012, a touch sensor 4AK013, and a vibration drive unit. It is composed of 4AK014 and a temperature control unit 4AK015. The effect control movable body 4AK001 is connected to the effect control board 12 and operates under the control of the effect control CPU 120.

The rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is a rod-shaped member (accessory) that performs a protruding operation as shown in FIG. 8-1 in the effect movable body 4AK001.

The drive unit 4AK011 is composed of a motor, a drive gear, a belt, and the like, and performs a projecting operation of the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 and a storage operation for ending the projecting. The drive unit 4AK011 drives the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 based on the control signal from the effect control board 12, and executes a projecting operation or a retracting operation.

In the position detector 4AK012, the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is located at the origin position (the state where the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is completely housed) or the post-operation position (the position where the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 protrudes to the maximum, the position where the protrusion operation is completed). It is composed of sensors (for example, a photo sensor, a pressure sensor, a button) that can detect the presence. The position detector 4AK012 can grasp the current position of the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, and can determine whether or not the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is operating normally.

The touch sensor 4AK013 is a sensor (for example, a capacitive touch sensor or a pressure sensitive sensor) that can detect that a player has touched the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, and is provided on the tip portion or the side surface of the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, for example. Be done. The position detector 4AK012 and the touch sensor 4AK013 can transmit the detection result to the effect control board 12. In this embodiment, the contact-type touch sensor 4AK013 detects that the player has come into contact with the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, but the rod-shaped accessory is detected by a non-contact sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor. It may be possible to detect or infer that the player has come into contact with the object 4AK010.

Since the effectable movable body 4AK001 is provided at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3, the player can contact the movable body 4AK001. If the touch sensor 4AK013 detects contact with the effect movable body 4AK001 (rod-shaped accessory 4AK010) during the operation of the effect movable body 4AK001, safety can be ensured or produced depending on the frequency, strength, and timing of the contact. In order to prevent damage or failure of the movable body 4AK001, the operation may be stopped, an error notification or a warning may be given.

The vibration drive unit 4AK014 is composed of a vibration motor or the like built in the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, and vibrates the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010. The vibration drive unit 4AK014 vibrates the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 based on the control signal from the effect control board 12. The drive unit 4AK011 may be used to vibrate the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010.

The temperature control unit 4AK015 is composed of a thermoelectric element (for example, a Pertier element) built in the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, and heats and cools the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010. The rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is composed of a heat transfer member such as metal in order to enable temperature control by the temperature control unit 4AK015. When the player comes into contact with the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010, the temperature change can be experienced, so that the production becomes diverse.

A temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the effect movable body 4AK001 (particularly the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010) may be provided. When the temperature of the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is equal to or higher than a predetermined upper limit threshold value or lower than the lower limit threshold value, the operation or temperature control unit of the effect movable body 4AK001 is used to ensure safety and prevent failure. The temperature control by 4AK015 may be stopped. If the target temperature is not reached within a predetermined period after the temperature control by the temperature control unit 4AK015 is started, it is determined that the temperature control unit 4AK015 is out of order, an error notification is executed, and the subsequent temperature is detected. The control may be stopped. Further, the upper limit threshold value and the lower limit threshold value may be changed depending on the control status of the effect movable body 4AK001. For example, during the operation of the effect movable body 4AK001, the temperature tends to rise due to the heat of the motor or the like, so the upper limit threshold value may be raised.

Subsequently, the effect operation of the feature unit 4AK will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 4AK, the look-ahead notice effect (movable body advance notice) for operating the effect movable body 4AK001 can be executed. Further, prior to the execution of the movable body notice, the display mode of the corresponding display (holding display or active display) of the notice target is changed to the display mode of the movable body motion suggestion suggesting that the movable body notice is executed. It is designed to do.

FIG. 8-3 shows an example of the effect operation when the movable body notice is executed. FIG. 8-3 (A) shows that the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. ing. Further, it is shown that the active display (also referred to as a specific display) is displayed in the active display area 4AK002 of the image display device 5, and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 4AK003.

Here, when a start winning is generated and it is decided to execute the movable body notice at the time of starting winning based on the starting winning, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the holding corresponding to the starting winning is held. The display is displayed by the snowman icon 4AK021, which is a display mode of the movable body motion suggestion.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (C) and 8-3 (D), the effect movable body 4AK001 (rod-shaped accessory 4AK010) protrudes to the advanced position, and then vibrates. Further, at this time, control for lowering the temperature of the effect movable body 4AK001 is also executed. Such an operation mode is the first mode of the effect movable body 4AK001. The vibration of the movable body 4AK001 for production and the decrease in temperature correspond to the coldness reminiscent of the icon 4AK021 of the snowman, and the icon 4AK021 of the snowman suggests the operation of the movable body 4AK001 for production. can.

FIG. 8-4 shows another example of the effect operation when the movable body notice is executed. FIG. 8-4 (A) shows that the decorative symbols of the lost combination are stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. ing. Further, it is shown that the active display is displayed in the active display area 4AK002 of the image display device 5, and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 4AK003.

Here, when the variable display based on the hold storage is started, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), the hold display is reduced by one, and the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbols are displayed. Variable display is started in areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. If it is decided to execute the movable body notice at the start of the started variable display (when it becomes the active display), the active display is displayed by the sun icon 4AK022 which is the display mode of the movable body operation suggestion. NS.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (C) to (E), the effect movable body 4AK001 (rod-shaped accessory 4AK010) protrudes to the post-operation position, and then vibrates. Further, at this time, control for raising the temperature of the effect movable body 4AK001 is also executed. Such an operation mode is the second mode of the production movable body 4AK001. The temperature rise of the effectable movable body 4AK001 corresponds to the warmth reminiscent of the sun icon 4AK022, and the operation of the effectable movable body 4AK001 can be suggested by the sun icon 4AK022.

It should be noted that when the movable body 4AK001 for production operates in the second aspect, the degree of protrusion of the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 is larger than when it operates in the first aspect, and it takes time to control the temperature depending on the target temperature. Therefore, it takes time to complete the operation. In this way, the time until the operation is completed differs depending on the operation mode, so that the production is not monotonous and the interest of the production is improved. The time until the operation is completed may be controlled to be the same (or substantially the same) regardless of the operation mode. By doing so, it becomes easy to adjust the execution time of the effect and determine the operation mode, and it becomes easy to prevent conflict with other effects.

Next, the pre-reading notice setting process related to the feature unit 4AK will be described. FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting process related to the feature unit 4AK. The pre-reading notice setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in step S161 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start prize designation command for designating the occurrence of the start prize has been received from the main board 11 (step 4AKS001). If the start prize designation command has not been received (step 4AKS001; No), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated.

If the start prize designation command has been received (step 4AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed (step 4AKS002). Whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being executed may be determined from the pre-reading notice executing flag or the like indicating that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed. If the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed (step 4AKS002; Yes), since the new pre-reading notice effect is not executed in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. Therefore, when it is decided to execute the movable body motion suggestion and the movable body motion suggestion by the hold display is executed, another movable body motion suggestion by the hold display is executed, and the effect or the notice target is executed. You can prevent it from becoming difficult to understand. In addition, it is possible to prevent the effect and the notification target from being difficult to understand due to duplication of the movement suggestion by the hold notice and the hold display. Even if the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, a new pre-reading notice effect such as a part of the pre-reading notice effect may be enabled. That is, if the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the execution of the new pre-reading notice effect may be restricted.

When the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed (step 4AKS002; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect (step 4AKS003). In this embodiment, a plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects can be executed, and in step 4AKS003, the type of pre-reading notice effect to be executed is also determined together with whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

In step 4AKS003, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the type of the pre-reading notice effect to be executed are determined. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in this embodiment, the movable body notice, the hold notice, and the stage change notice can be executed as the look-ahead notice effect.

The movable body notice is a look-ahead notice effect in which the effect movable body 4AK001 is operated in a predetermined operation mode. The hold notice is a pre-reading notice effect in which the display mode of the hold display (or active display) is a notice mode (for example, blue, green, red, rainbow, etc.) different from the normal mode (for example, white or the like). The stage change notice is a pre-reading notice effect in which a plurality of stages (appearing characters, motifs, etc.) in the image display device 5 and the like are provided, and the stage is changed. The jackpot reliability is announced according to the operation mode of the movable body 4AK001 for production, the display mode of the hold display (or active display), and the type of stage, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), depending on whether the pre-reading determination result is a big hit, super reach loss, or other (non-reach loss, etc.), the pre-reading notice effect is determined and executed. The type of pre-reading notice effect in the case is different from the determined ratio. The determination result of the look-ahead determination may be specified from the command given at the time of winning the start.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the jackpot reliability is higher when the pre-reading notice effect is executed than when it is not executed, and the movable body notice> hold notice> stage. The jackpot reliability is higher in the order of notice. As a result, the jackpot reliability can be announced depending on whether or not the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed and the type. Further, in the case of a super reach loss, it is easy to be determined by the stage notice, and when the stage notice is executed, it is easy to execute the super reach. This makes it possible to foretell that super reach is likely to occur. The type and execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect are not limited to this, and it is sufficient to be able to give notice that the jackpot reliability and super reach are likely to occur depending on the type and the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. In addition, the types of pre-reading notice effects other than the movable body notice may be increased or decreased as appropriate.

Subsequently, it is determined in step 4AKS003 whether or not the determination is made other than the execution of the pre-reading notice effect (step 4AKS004). If it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect (step 4AKS004; No), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated.

When it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect (step 4AKS004; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the movable body notice (step 4AKS005). When it is decided to execute other than the movable body advance notice (step 4AKS005; No), the setting for executing the determined look-ahead advance notice effect is made (step 4AKS006). In step 4AKS006, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the determined pre-reading advance notice effect is set.

When it is decided to execute the movable body notice (step 4AKS005; Yes), the operation pattern of the effectable movable body 4AK001 in the movable body notice is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 4AKS007).

In this embodiment, as the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001, three types of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode are provided as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). The first aspect is an operation mode in which the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 of the effect movable body 4AK001 is operated to the advanced position and then vibrates to reduce the temperature. The second aspect is an operation mode in which the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 of the effect movable body 4AK001 operates to the post-operation position and the control for raising the temperature is executed. The third aspect is an operation mode in which the rod-shaped accessory 4AK010 of the effect movable body 4AK001 moves to the post-operation position and then vibrates, and the temperature control is not executed. In addition, the operation mode other than these may be provided.

A plurality of operation timings of the effect movable body 4AK001 in the movable body notice are provided, and the combination of the operation timing and the operation mode is determined for each operation pattern. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), the operation patterns A1 and A2 that operate at the time of winning the notice target, the operation patterns B1 and B2 that operate at the time of shifting the hold display of the notice target, and the notice target are active. Operation patterns C1 to C3 that operate when the display is displayed (at the start of the change of the notice target), operation patterns D1 to D3 that operate when the reach of the change of the notice target develops, and when the change of the notice target is determined and produced (display result derivation). The operation patterns E2 and E3 that operate at the time of fanning) are provided. The alphabet in each operation pattern corresponds to the operation timing, and the numbers correspond to the operation mode. In this embodiment, the production movable body 4AK001 operates once in one movable body notice, but it operates at a plurality of operation timings from the time of winning to the end of the change of the notice target. An operation pattern may be provided. When operating at a plurality of operation timings, the respective operation modes may be different.

In the process of step 4AKS007, any operation pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (C). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), there are operation modes that are easily determined and operation modes that are not determined depending on the operation timing (there are operation modes that are easy to be executed depending on the operation timing). .. By doing this, the production becomes more diverse. The determination ratio and the operation pattern shown in FIG. 8-6 (C) are examples, and there may be an operation pattern of a combination of the operation mode and the operation timing not shown in FIG. 8-6 (C). Further, for example, at the operation timing in which the time until the operation is completed is limited, the operation mode in which the operation may not be completed may be excluded. In addition, after the operation mode of the movable body notice is determined, when the operation of the determined operation mode cannot be completed during the fluctuation due to the control to the time saving state, the first mode and the second mode in which the temperature is controlled are performed. The operation of the embodiment may be restricted so that the operation of the third aspect may be performed. Further, when it is decided to execute the movable body notice, the time saving control may not be executed until the movable body notice is executed.

It should be noted that the determination ratio of the operation pattern may be different depending on the display result (judgment result of the look-ahead determination). By doing so, the display result can be suggested by the operation pattern. For example, in the first aspect, it is easy to determine when the display result (determination result of pre-reading determination) is lost, but when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the probable variable big hit may be increased. On the contrary, the second aspect is likely to be determined when the display result (judgment result of the look-ahead determination) is a big hit, but the ratio of the probable variable big hit when the big hit is made is lower than that of the first aspect. good. By doing so, even if the jackpot reliability is low, it is possible to have the expectation that the jackpot will be controlled to a probable change state in the event of a jackpot, and the interest of the game will be improved. Further, for example, even if the operation timing is the same, the jackpot reliability changes depending on the operation mode by making the determination ratio of the operation mode different depending on the display result, so that the player pays attention to the operation mode. In particular, in the second operation mode and the third operation mode, the advance operation of the effect movable body 4AK001 is the same, but the temperature control is different, so that the player can know the jackpot reliability by touching the effect movable body 4AK001. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the game. Even if the operation mode is the same, the jackpot reliability changes depending on the operation timing by making the determination ratio of the operation timing different depending on the display result, so that the player pays attention to the operation timing. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation mode and the operation timing are determined by determining the operation pattern, but the operation mode and the operation timing may be determined separately.

Subsequently, the display mode of the corresponding display (moving body motion suggestion) is determined (step 4AKS008). In step 4AKS008, the display mode of the corresponding display is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (D) according to the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), in this embodiment, as the display mode of the corresponding display of the movable body motion suggestion, the first display mode (snowman icon) and the second display mode (sun icon) are used. It is provided. The display mode of the corresponding display of the movable body motion suggestion is a display mode of the corresponding display that changes when the movable body notice is executed, and is different from the notice mode in the hold notice.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), in the present embodiment, when the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001 is the first mode, the first display is as the display mode of the corresponding display (movable body operation suggestion). It is easy to determine the mode, and when the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001 is the second mode, it is easy to determine the second display mode as the display mode of the corresponding display (movable body motion suggestion). When the movable body notice is executed, the corresponding display of the notice target changes to the display mode of the movable body movement suggestion determined here before the movable body notice is executed (for example, at the start of operation or a few seconds before). It is designed to do. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001 depending on the display mode in which the corresponding display is changed. In addition, since the corresponding display of the notice target is changed, it is possible to make the change of the notice target easy to understand. Even when the effectable movable body 4AK001 operates during the variable display (active display) of the notice target, the hold display of the notice target may be displayed in the display mode of the movable body movement suggestion from the time of winning. ..

Further, when the operation mode of the movable body 4AK001 for effect is the first mode in which the control for lowering the temperature is executed, the first display mode (snowman icon) is displayed as the display mode of the corresponding display (movable body operation suggestion). When the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001 is the second mode in which the control for raising the temperature is executed, the display mode of the corresponding display (movable body motion suggestion) is the second display mode (of the sun). Icon) is easier to determine. In this way, by making it easy to change the corresponding display to an icon corresponding to the temperature control of the movable body 4AK001 for effect, the movement suggestion of the movable body becomes easier to understand.

It should be noted that the method of associating the effect mode of suggesting the motion of the movable body with the operation mode of the movable body 4AK001 for production is indirectly suggested by displaying an icon corresponding to temperature and vibration as in this embodiment. The operation of the movable body 4AK001 for production is not limited to the above, and the operation of the movable body 4AK001 for production is displayed in the same period as the operation of the movable body 4AK001 for interlocking display. Alternatively, a combination thereof may suggest the operation of the effect movable body 4AK001.

The determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (D) is an example, and it suffices if the operation mode of the effectable movable body 4AK001 can be suggested by the display mode of the corresponding display. Only one of the following controls may be executed, that is, to make it easier to be performed, or to make it easier to determine the second display mode in the case of the second aspect. Further, the type of display mode of the corresponding display (suggestion of movable body movement) is an example, and there may be three or more types. For example, a display mode of the corresponding display corresponding to the third mode may be provided. Further, the display mode of the corresponding display may be uniquely determined according to the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001.

Further, as the display mode of the corresponding display of the movable body motion suggestion, the third display mode (the icon of the snowman melts to become the icon of the sun) that changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, and the second display mode. A fourth display mode (the sun icon becomes cloudy and becomes a snow icon) or the like that changes from the first display mode to the first display mode may be provided. In this case, it suffices to suggest a movable body notice executed by the final display mode. Further, there may be a display mode intermediate between the first display mode and the second display mode. For example, the first intermediate display mode (for example, the icon of a melting snowman) indicating that the first display mode is likely to change to the second display mode, or the second display mode is likely to change to the first display mode. The second intermediate display mode (for example, the icon of the sun over the clouds) may be provided. When the movable body motion suggestion is started, the first intermediate display mode is more likely to change to the second display mode than the first display mode, and the movable body motion suggestion is started. In the case of the second intermediate display mode, the first display mode may be changed more easily than in the case of the second display mode. Further, in the final display mode, the movable body notice of the first mode is easily executed in the order of the first display mode> the first intermediate display mode> the second intermediate display mode> the second display mode, and the second display mode>. It suffices if the movable body notice of the first aspect can be easily executed in the order of the second intermediate display mode> the first intermediate display mode> the first display mode.

In this embodiment, when the movable body notice is executed, the display mode of the corresponding display (movable body motion suggestion) is determined, but it corresponds regardless of whether or not the movable body notice is executed. The display mode of the display (suggestion of movement of the movable body) may be determined. By doing so, when the corresponding display of the movable body movement suggestion is displayed but the movable body notice is not executed, or when the normal correspondence display is displayed but the movable body notice is executed. There will be more and more production. In this case, for example, each effect mode may be determined according to the pre-reading determination result. By associating the determination ratio of the motion pattern of the movable body notice based on the pre-reading determination result with the determination ratio of the display mode of the corresponding display, the motion pattern of the movable body notice can be suggested by the display mode of the corresponding display.

After determining the display mode of the corresponding display (moving body motion suggestion), the determination results in steps 4AKS007 and AKS008 are saved (step 4AKS009). By referring to the determination result saved here in the variable display effect processing in step S172, the effect operation of the movable body notice and the movable body motion suggestion is realized.

After step 4AKS006 or step 4AKS009, control is executed to display the hold display (active display when the number of holds is 0) corresponding to the current start prize on the image display device 5 (step 4AKS010), and the pre-reading notice setting process is completed. do.

(Modification example of feature part 4AK)
This feature portion is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and further features may be added. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the above embodiment are essential configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this feature part and other feature part as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 4AK, it is suggested that the movable body 4AK001 for production operates (movable body notice is executed) by changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display (specific display). Although the movable body motion suggestion is executed, the movable body motion suggestion may be executed by changing the background image in the image display device 5. For example, in this case, in step 4AKS008 of FIG. 8-5, the background image of the movable body motion suggestion may be determined. In this case, for example, the background image is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-7 according to the operation mode of the movable body notice. As shown in FIG. 8-7, in this modified example, the first background (change from a cloudy background to a snow background), the second background (change from a cloudy background to a sunny background), and the first background image suggesting the movement of a movable body are used. There are 3 backgrounds (no change from the cloudy background). The background image in the normal time (when the notice or the movement suggestion of the movable body is not executed) is used as the cloudy background, and in the first background and the second background, the background image changes from the background in the normal time to the background image of the movement suggestion of the movable body. In the third background, there may be no background change. In addition, the display mode of the corresponding display of the movable body motion suggestion may be four or more types or two types.

As shown in FIG. 8-7, in this modification, when the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001 is the first aspect, it is easy to determine the first background as the background image, and the operation of the effect movable body 4AK001 is performed. When the aspect is the second aspect, it is easy to be determined as the second background as the background image, and when the operation mode of the effectable movable body 4AK001 is the third aspect, it is easy to be determined as the third background as the background image. It has become. It is the same as the above-mentioned embodiment that the background image of the movable body motion suggestion corresponding to the motion mode of the movable body 4AK001 for effect is easily determined.

When the movable body notice is executed, the background image in the image display device 5 is changed to the background image determined here before the movable body notice is executed (for example, at the start of operation or a few seconds before). It has become. Therefore, the changed background image can suggest the operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001. It should be noted that the movable body motion suggestion by the background image may be executed only when the movable body notice is executed in the variable display of the notice target. Then, when the movable body notice is executed before the variable display of the notice target is executed, the movable body operation suggestion by the hold display may be executed. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the notice target of the movable body notice. Further, when the variable display to be announced is in the hold display, the background image may be changed at the timing when the hold display shifts.

As the movable body motion suggestion, both the movable body motion suggestion by the background image and the movable body motion suggestion by the corresponding display may be executed. In this case, after executing the movable body motion suggestion by the background image, the movable body motion suggestion in which the display mode of the corresponding display changes may be executed. By doing so, it can be suggested that the corresponding display changes as the background image changes. In this case, the combination of the background image and the display mode of the corresponding display may suggest which movable body advance notice is executed. Further, the movable body motion suggestion in which the background image changes may be executed after the movable body motion suggestion by the corresponding display is executed. In this case, the display mode of the corresponding display may be changed according to the changed background image. For example, if the background image changes to a sunny background image after a movable body motion suggestion to display the snowman icon is executed, the snowman icon melts and changes to the sun icon, or makes it easy to change. You may.

The determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-7 is an example, and may be any determination ratio that can suggest the operation mode of the effectable movable body 4AK001 from the background image.

In the above embodiment, after deciding whether or not to execute the movable body motion notice, the effect mode of the movable body motion suggestion is determined, but the method for determining the movable body motion suggestion is not limited to this. For example, by providing a plurality of effect patterns in which the movable body notice and the movable body motion suggestion are associated with each other and determining the effect pattern, the effect mode of the movable body notice and the movable body motion suggestion may be determined. Such an effect pattern may be determined by a fluctuation pattern.

The effectable movable body 4AK001 of the above embodiment was capable of performing a projecting motion and an advancing motion, and was capable of a vibration motion and a temperature change. The operation mode of the effect movable body 4AK001 is not limited to this, and other operations may be possible. For example, the rotation operation, the lighting of the lamp, the color change, and the like may be made executable. Further, the installation position, shape, operation mode, and type of operation mode of the movable body for effect may be arbitrary, and any movement may be suggested by the display mode of the corresponding display and the background image. That is, the movable body for effect may be capable of performing an operation corresponding to the display mode of the corresponding display and the background image. The movable body for production may be one that does not vibrate or change in temperature.

(Explanation of means related to feature unit 4AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 4AK is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
An effect movable body (for example, an effect movable body 4AK001L) that can be changed into a plurality of types including a first aspect (for example, FIG. 8-3 (D)) and a second aspect (for example, FIG. 8-4 (E)). 4AK001R) and
A hold storage means (for example, RAM 102) that can store information related to variable display as hold storage, and
A hold display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a hold display in a plurality of types of display modes including a first display mode (for example, a snowman) and a second display mode (for example, the sun) corresponding to the hold storage. It is equipped with a production control CPU 120) that displays a hold display.
The movable body for production is
When the hold display is displayed in the first display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
When the hold display is displayed in the second display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
The case where the hold display is displayed in the second display mode is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the hold display is displayed in the first display mode (for example, FIG. 8-6 (FIG. 8-6). D)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) Other gaming machines related to the feature unit 4AK are
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
An effect movable body (for example, an effect movable body 4AK001L) that can be changed into a plurality of types including a first aspect (for example, FIG. 8-3 (D)) and a second aspect (for example, FIG. 8-4 (E)). 4AK001R) and
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying an active display on an image display device 5) is provided.
The specific display means can display the specific display in a plurality of types of display modes including a first display mode (for example, a snowman) and a second display mode (for example, the sun).
The movable body for production is
When the specific display is displayed in the first display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
When the specific display is displayed in the second display mode, it can be changed to the first mode or the second mode.
The case where the specific display is displayed in the second display mode is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the specific display is displayed in the first display mode (for example, FIG. 8-6 (FIG. 8-6). D)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The movable body for effect is more likely to display the hold display (specific display) in the first display mode than to display the hold display (specific display) in the second display mode. It may be easy to change to the first aspect (for example, FIG. 8-6 (D)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The hold display means (specific display means) is capable of displaying the hold display (specific display) so as to correspond the operation of the hold display (specific display) with the operation of the movable body for effect. May be good.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
You may do so.
The movable body for production is
It is provided so that players can contact it.
The temperature can be changed to a plurality of stages, and the temperature may be changed to a higher temperature in the second aspect than in the first aspect (for example, 8-6 (B)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The period required for the change may be different depending on whether the movable body for effect is changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
An operation control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the effect control movable body is provided.
The motion control means is the operation of the movable body for effect during the period from when the operation of the movable body for effect is suggested by the hold display (specific display) until the operation of the movable body for effect is executed. Operations other than the above may be restricted (for example, if the pre-reading notice is already being executed in step 4AKS002 and the determination is made later, the new pre-reading notice or the motion suggestion of the movable body is not executed).
According to such a configuration, the progress of the production can be smoothly performed.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting change process in step 120AKSA12) and
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the special symbol process process in step S25) capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player differs based on the set value.
Setting control means that can control the change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps 112IWS011 to 112IWS013, 112IWS015 to 112IWS017 and steps 120AKSA01, 120AKSA02). When,
Movable members that can operate according to the progress of the game (for example, a first movable member operated by the operating motors AK011 to AK013, a second movable member operated by the operating motor AK014, a directing movable body 4AK001L, 4AK001R, etc.)
At least, a movable control means (for example, a step) capable of controlling a return operation (for example, a short initial operation) for returning the movable member to the origin position and a control for an initial operation (for example, a long initial operation) by the movable member. It is equipped with a production control CPU 120, etc. that executes command processing when the power of AKS012 is turned on.
The movable control means may control to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 72AKS007) when the change permission state is set.
According to such a configuration, the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is executed in the change permission state, so that it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting change process in step 120AKSA12) and
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the special symbol process process in step S25) capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player differs based on the set value.
Setting control means that can control the change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps 112IWS011 to 112IWS013, 112IWS015 to 112IWS017 and steps 120AKSA01, 120AKSA02). When,
Movable members that can operate according to the progress of the game (for example, a first movable member operated by the operating motors AK011 to AK013, a second movable member operated by the operating motor AK014, a directing movable body 4AK001L, 4AK001R, etc.)
At least, it is provided with a movable control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a command process at power-on in step AKS012) capable of controlling a return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position.
The movable control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 73AKS010).
In the change permission state, the control to execute the return operation may not be performed (for example, execution of steps 73AKS005 to 73AKS009).
According to such a configuration, the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is not executed in the change permission state, so that it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

(Explanation of feature 112IW)
Next, the feature unit 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a (gauge board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 112IW003 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 112IW003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 112IW003 with the left side as the center and the door closing position where the front surface is closed. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a, and when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

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

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

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

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

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

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in the feature unit 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in the feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3, a substrate including a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 at the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. The security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is composed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. Further, the security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end portion of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or is close to) the right portion of the board case 112IW201 from the rear of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Thereby, the right side portion of the board case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are inoperable by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-3, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By separating the pieces, the covering state of the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the operation becomes operable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), and FIG. In addition to the display result determination table (set value 3) shown in -4 (C) and the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) and the loss shown in FIG. 9-6. A variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

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

(Display result judgment table)
9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value as a big hit is set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. If it is, the jackpot is won with a lower probability (1/320 at the time of non-probability change, 1/32 at the time of probability change) than when the set values are "2" and "3". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/320 for non-probability change, 1/32 for probability change). do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/300 at the time of non-probability change, 1/30 at the time of probability change) than in a certain case. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/300 for non-probability change, 1/30 for probability change). do.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/280 at the time of non-probability change, 1/28 at the time of probability change) than the case of "2". Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is targeted for variable display, the jackpot is won with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display (1/280 for non-probability change, 1/28 for probability change). do.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 corresponds to any of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C). If it matches the hit determination value, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). That is, the winning of the big hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to 9-4 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is used. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

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

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

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the feature unit 112IW, the jackpot type is determined by using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed). A common jackpot type determination table is used when the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory based on the game ball winning in the second start winning slot (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Although it is configured to be used, different tables may be provided so that the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different.

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

In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the determination values corresponding to the random numbers (MR2) for determining the jackpot type are assigned to each set value, but they are assigned to simplify the explanation. The ratio of the determined judgment values is shown. That is, the ratio of which of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C is determined for each set value is shown. The loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 and the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-7, which will be described later, are also actually assigned determination values corresponding to random numbers. To simplify, the percentage of assigned determination values is shown.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is "1", the ratio determined to the jackpot type C is high, and when the set value is "2". When the rate determined for the jackpot type B is high and the set value is "3", the determination value is assigned so that the rate determined for the jackpot type A is high.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (B). In the feature unit 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. Has been done.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, then the longest in the case of the jackpot type B, and the longest in the case of the jackpot type C. It is set to be short.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in this way, when the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is passed through the effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time, and when the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (game ball). It may be used as a switch for controlling the gaming state to a probabilistic state or a jackpot gaming state based on passing through the count switch).

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

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

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table. In this feature unit 112IW, the period from the time when the setting is changed at the time of turning on the power until the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example) (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period) and the other period (hereinafter, also referred to as a special period). Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a non-special period), and is configured to use different loss fluctuation pattern determination tables.

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

In the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and 9-6, normal reach loss and super reach loss are obtained in the order of set values "1"<"2"<"3". Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, so that the set value is suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

Further, the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), and is a set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them becomes large. With such a configuration, it is easier to recognize the difference in the frequency of normal reach execution in the special period than in the non-special period (that is, it is easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value), so that the motive for playing the game in the special period is Can be given, and the entertainment of the game can be enhanced.

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

Further, the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and 9-6 (B) are either normal reach loss or super reach loss at times other than non-reach loss, depending on the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the ratio (that is, the balance of normal reach loss: super reach loss) is different. Specifically, in the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), the ratio of normal reach loss increases remarkably in the order of set values "1" <"2" <" 3" (this example). Then, it increases by 5%). Specifically, in the second loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), the normal reach loss is in the order of the set values "1" <"2" <"3". It is configured so that the ratio of is slightly higher (in this example, it is increased by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. In addition, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

In this feature unit 112IW, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value, but this depends on the execution ratios of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss as a whole depending on the set value. It is a concept that includes that the execution ratios of normal reach loss and super reach loss are different, and that the execution ratio of only normal reach loss is different depending on the set value.

The feature unit 112IW displays a common background image in the image display device 5 regardless of which of the first and second loss fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and 9-6 (B) is used. Then, the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Further, when the set value is set to any of 1 to 3, the image display device 5 displays a common background image and displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. It should be noted that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment during the special period or the period from the time when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined time (30 times in this example).

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

(Non-reach loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. The feature unit 112IW is provided with a plurality of types of non-reach loss fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be one of non-reach loss A to C. It is configured in. Not limited to such a configuration, for example, the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 may include non-reach loss A to C, and any of non-reach loss A to C, normal reach loss, and super reach loss. It may be configured to determine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The display contents are displayed on the first-digit display unit and the second-digit display unit, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third-digit display unit and the fourth-digit display unit. The display No. 1 displays the short-term continuous ratio, and the display No. 2 displays the short-term combination ratio. Display No. 3 displays the total cumulative ratio, and display No. 4 displays the total cumulative combination ratio. Further, in the display No. 5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed, and in the display No. 6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed. Will be done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 9-8 to 9-10 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

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

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is a value at the time of shipment from the factory (for example, a value other than "0" or a possible set value) (step 112IWS006). If the factory setting remains the same (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 112IWS009; Yes), that is, if a power failure occurs during the change of the setting value and the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted, the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (a state in which the door (game machine frame 112IW003) is open) (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA01). When the RAM clear flag is on, the RAM clear process for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 is executed after the process related to the setting change is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 120AKSA03.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is off (when the door is closed) (N in step 112IWS011) or when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N in step 112IWS012), from the clear switch. When the output signal of is off (N in step 112IWS013), the process does not proceed to step 120AKSA01 but proceeds to loop processing. Before entering the loop process, the control of transmitting the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (process of step 112IWS010) may be executed.

When the processing of steps 112IWS006 to S013 is executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 112IW (N in steps 112IWS007, S008), or the factory setting remains as it is (step 112IWS007, S008). In the case of 112IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 112IWS009), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 open. On condition that, the set value after step 120AKSA03 can be changed, and then the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the gaming control does not proceed.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA02).

After the processing of step 120AKSA02 or if the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017).

If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03). Here, when the setting key 112IW051 is on, the process for confirming the setting (setting confirmation process) or the process for changing the setting (setting change) depends on the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, on / off of the clear switch). Process) is executed. It should be noted that error processing may be executed when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned off while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed.

When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03; Yes), a setting change start command indicating that the setting change processing is started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA04). When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA03; No), a setting confirmation start command indicating that the setting confirmation process is started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA05).

On the effect control board 12 side, when a setting change command or a setting confirmation command is received, control is performed to notify that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed. A predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a decorative light emitting body such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is a factory default value (for example, “0” or the like) (step 120AKSA06). If it is a factory setting value (step 120AKSA06; Yes), the setting value is set to "1" (step 120AKSA07). In step 120AKSA07, the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated to "1".

In step 120AKSA07, when the set value is a factory default value, the set value is set to "1" as the initial value, but another set value may be used as the initial value. Also, when there is a RAM error error such as when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or when the backup data is not normal (for example, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed), the set value is set to the initial value "1". You may try to do it. In this case, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed (when step 112IWS006; Yes, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No), the RAM error flag is set, and in step 120AKSA06, the RAM error flag is set. May be determined whether or not is on.

If it is not the factory setting value (step 120AKSA06; No), or after the process of step 120AKSA07 is executed, the CPU 103 displays the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 120AKSA08). ).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09; Yes), the setting changing flag is set (step 120AKSA10).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11; Yes), the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated (step 112AKSA12). The set value is updated every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated (pressed). For example, if the set value is "1", it is updated to "2", if the set value is "2", it is updated to "3", and if the set value is "3", it is updated to "1". Just update. A specific setting value may be specified by operating the setting changeover switch 112IW052.

If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA09; No), it means that the setting has been confirmed, so the process related to the setting change is not executed. In this case, or when the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on (step 120AKSA11; No), after updating the processing of step 112AKSA12, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is turned off. (Step 120AKSA13).

If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains ON (step 120AKSA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08 to continue the setting confirmation process or the setting change process. When the set value is updated in step 112AKS012, the process of step 120AKSA08 is executed again, so that the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

When the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off (step 120SA13; Yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14; Yes), the setting changing flag is reset (step 120AKSA15), and a setting change end command indicating that the setting change is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA16). ).

When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA14; No), a setting confirmation end command indicating that the setting confirmation is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA17).

After that, the display of the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 is erased (step 120AKSA18), and the set value command indicating the set value is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). The setting value command may be sent only when the setting value is updated.

Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120 AKSA19; Yes), the RAM clear process is executed (step 120 AKSA 20). In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the ratio and the connection ratio are cleared. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared and are retained.

After that, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S9 (step 112IWS033).

When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as in step S6. conduct. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S7 (step 112IWS023).

After the processing of step 112IWS033 or step 112IWS023, the process proceeds to the processing of step 112IWS034. The processing of steps 112IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

In step 120AKSA08, the set value may be displayed on the image display device 5. Then, the subsequent processing may be executed by using the image display device 5.

Further, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are set to a mode that is not displayed during the normal game (for example, a mode in which all segments of the 7-segment LED are turned on or blinked). It is also good. By notifying the player using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is suitable. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may be different between the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

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

Further, in step 120AKSA08, the current set value is read from the backup RAM and the set value is displayed. However, when the backup to the backup RAM is not performed normally, the image display device 5 is displayed with information indicating that an error occurs, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, if all the segments of the 7-segment LED are turned off, and all the lights are turned on during the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, all the blinking may be performed).

FIG. 9-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a process executed when the power is turned on. In this feature unit 112IW, as shown in FIG. 9-11, when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (furthermore, when the output signal from the door open sensor 112IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If so, the setting change process (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA013, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA013, etc.) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (20 etc. in step 120AKSA05) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the recovery process (step) if the clear switch is off. 112IWS024) is executed.

In this embodiment, in the game control main processing shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, branching is performed according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) while sharing some of the processing. In, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the recovery process has been executed, but each of them may be modularized and executed as an individual process.

Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (A) and 9-12 (B), when the power is turned off (power cut off) by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. If the big winning opening is open during a big hit game or the like at the timing when the power is turned off, the big winning opening is closed by stopping the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (C), when the clerk of the game hall or the like turns on the power while operating the clear switch (in the case of Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set to, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

In the state where the set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in this way, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (D), the CPU 103 each time it detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by a clerk at the amusement park or the like. The numerical value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 is sequentially updated (for example, every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated, it is updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 → ...).

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (E), the CPU 103 sets the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the fact that the setting key 112IW051 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the amusement park or the like. Store (update storage) in the backup area of. At this time, the CPU 103 tells the display monitor 112IW029, based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative continuous ratio, and the total cumulative combination ratio of the set values set at that time. Display base 1 and base 2. Also, RAM
If the reserved storage is stored in the backup area of 102, the reserved storage is cleared. Further, when the big winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 9-12 (A) (the timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. As the memory of the jackpot is erased, the jackpot remains closed. After that, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process, and is in a state where the game can be played, that is, a state in which the fluctuation display result, the jackpot type, the lottery for determining the fluctuation pattern, the payout of the prize ball, and the like can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (F), the CPU 103 displays "EE" on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 in which the set value is stored. It is possible to make it.

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

(Operation of the effect control board 12 in a gaming machine whose settings can be changed)
FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing another example of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. It suffices that this effect control main process can be executed in place of the effect control main process in the above embodiment. In the effect control main process of this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the same initialization process (step AKS011) as in the above embodiment, and then, unlike the above embodiment, the power-on command process (step). Execute AKS012). After executing the command processing at power-on, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step AKS013), and if it is off (step AKS013; No), as in the above embodiment. The process of step AKS013 is repeatedly executed and waits. On the other hand, when the timer interrupt flag is on (step AKS013; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step AKS014), the command analysis process (step AKS015), and the effect control process process. (Step AKS016) and the effect random number update process (step AKS017) are executed in order.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step AKS012 as the command process at power-on. For example, the effect control CPU 120 acquires an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 with the start of power supply as a receive command, and determines the content thereof. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the command 9000H which is the RAM clear notification command (step AKS021). If it is not a RAM clear notification command (step AKS021; No), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the command 9200H which is a power failure recovery designation command (step AKS022). If it is not a power failure recovery stop command (step AKS022; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the command 9100H that is the setting change start command (step AKS023). If it is not a setting change start command (step AKS023; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the command 9400H which is the setting confirmation start command (step AKS024). If it is not a setting confirmation start command (step AKS024; No), the process returns to step AKS021, and steps AKS021 to AKS024 are repeatedly executed and waited until the reception command is acquired. If the reception command cannot be acquired and a predetermined error determination time has elapsed, it may be notified that an error of the reception command has occurred.

If it is determined in step AKS023 that the received command is the setting change start command (step AKS023; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step AKS025). In the process at the start of the game stop state, the progress of the effect control accompanying the progress of the game is stopped in response to the game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. In the game stop state start processing executed in step AKS025, for example, among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, commands other than the setting change end command are set to invalidate reception. do it. As a result, it may be regulated so that various effects accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, are not executed. When the setting change start command is received, various effects associated with the progress of the game that can be executed when the game is in the game stop state corresponding to the setting change state and the game is not in the game stop state are not executed. There is a limit as a range or a limit.

After the game stop state start processing is executed in step AKS025, control is performed to start the setting change notification (step AKS026). For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to display the setting change notification screen based on the control data prepared in advance in response to the setting change notification, and outputs the setting change notification voice from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, control should be performed. After the control of the setting change notification is started in this way, it is determined whether or not to end the setting change (step AKS027). In step AKS027, when the command received from the main board 11 is the command 93XXH which is the setting change end command, it may be determined that the setting change is completed. If the setting change end command is not received and the setting change is not completed (step AKS027; No), step AKS027 is repeatedly executed and waits.

When it is determined in step AKS027 to end the setting change (step AKS027; Yes), control is performed to end the setting change notification (step AKS028). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control so as to end the display of the setting change notification screen in the effect display device 5 and end the output of the setting change notification voice by the speakers 8L and 8R. After the control of the setting change notification is completed in this way, the game stop state end processing is executed (step AKS029). In the process at the end of the game stop state, a setting may be made to enable command reception from the main board 11 which has been invalidated. As a result, the regulation may be lifted so that various effects accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, can be executed.

After that, control is performed to execute the initialization notification (step AKS030). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is initialized to the effect display device 5 in the initialization notification period until a predetermined initialization notification time elapses, based on the control data prepared in advance corresponding to the initialization notification. Control may be performed so that the notification screen is displayed and the initialization notification voice is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Even when it is determined in step AKS021 that the received command is a RAM clear notification command (step AKS021; Yes), the initialization notification may be executed by proceeding to step AKS030. In this way, it is possible to notify that the stored contents of the RAM 102 have been initialized (cleared) in response to the case where the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 is detected with the start of the power supply by turning on the power.

If it is determined in step AKS024 that the reception command is a setting confirmation start command (step AKS024; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step AKS031). In the game stop state start processing executed in step AKS031, for example, among the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, commands other than the setting confirmation end command are set to invalidate reception. do it. As a result, it may be regulated so that various effects accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, are not executed. When the setting confirmation start command is received, various effects associated with the progress of the game that can be executed when the game is in the game stop state corresponding to the setting confirmation state and the game is not in the game stop state are not executed. There is a limit as a range or a limit.

After the game stop state start processing is executed in step AKS031, control is performed to start the setting confirmation notification (step AKS032). For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to display the setting confirmation notification screen based on the control data prepared in advance in response to the setting confirmation notification, and outputs the setting confirmation notification voice from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, control should be performed. After the control of the setting confirmation notification is started in this way, it is determined whether or not to end the setting confirmation (step AKS033). In step AKS033, when the command received from the main board 11 is the command 9401H which is the setting confirmation end command, it may be determined that the setting confirmation is completed. If the setting confirmation end command is not received and the setting confirmation is not completed (step AKS033; No), step AKS033 is repeatedly executed and waits.

If it is determined in step AKS033 that the setting confirmation is completed (step AKS033; Yes), control is performed to end the setting confirmation notification (step AKS034). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control so as to end the display of the setting confirmation notification screen on the effect display device 5 and end the output of the setting confirmation notification voice by the speakers 8L and 8R. In this way, after the control of the setting confirmation notification is completed, the game stop state end processing is executed (step AKS035). As a result, the regulation may be lifted so that various effects accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable display of the effect symbol and an effect display during a big hit, can be executed.

After that, control may be performed to execute the power failure recovery notification. For example, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to display the power failure recovery notification screen based on the control data prepared in advance in response to the power failure recovery notification, and outputs the power failure recovery notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, control may be performed. Even when it is determined in step AKS022 that the received command is a power failure recovery designation command (step AKS022; Yes), the power failure recovery notification may be executed. In these cases, if it is possible to notify that the stored contents of the RAM 102 have been restored to the contents at the time of a power failure in response to the case where the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 is not detected due to the start of power supply by turning on the power. good.

(Explanation of feature 72AK)
The effect control board 12 of the feature portion 72AK includes operation motors AK011 to AK014 for driving a movable member serving as a movable accessory (movable effect device), and origin sensors AK021 to AK024 for detecting the origin position of the movable member. It is connected. The operating motors AK011 to AK014 may be those using a motor, an electromagnetic solenoid, or the like. The origin sensors AK021 to AK024 may be configured by using a contact type sensor such as a micro switch or a non-contact type sensor such as a photo sensor or a capacitance type sensor.

FIG. 10-3 shows an execution example of the power-on operation by the movable member driven by the operation motors AK011 to AK014. The movable member driven by the operation motors AK011 to AK014 includes a first movable member serving as a first movable effect device and a second movable member serving as a second movable effect device. The first movable member stops at the lower left position of the effect display device 5 as the origin position (retracted position). After ascending diagonally upward to the right from the retracted position and stopping at an advanced position overlapping on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5, an operation effect of returning to the retracted position is performed. The first movable member includes a rotation mechanism, first to third split pieces, and a slide mechanism. The first to third split pieces are provided at the tip of the rotating mechanism. The first to third split pieces form a predetermined figure at the origin position when they are united in the closed state. The rotation mechanism of the first movable member is rotated by the operation motor AK011 from the retracted position, which is the origin position, to the advanced position in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. As a result, after the first movable member has advanced to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5, the operation motor AK012 is in an open state in which the first to third split pieces are split. On the other hand, when the first movable member is in the origin position, the first to third split pieces cannot be opened. The slide mechanism of the first movable member is slid laterally by the operation motor AK013 after the rotation mechanism of the first movable member and the first to third split pieces are rotated to the advanced positions. The slide mechanism of the first movable member has the rotation mechanism and the first to third split pieces on the left side of the effect display device 5 with the origin position when the first movable member is in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. It suffices if it can be slid between the position and the right position.

The second movable member stops with the position above the effect display device 5 as the origin position (retracted position). After descending from the retracted position and stopping at an advanced position overlapping on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5, an operation effect of returning to the retracted position is performed. The second movable member is lowered by the operation motor AK014 from the retracted position, which is the origin position, to the advanced position slightly above the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5, and is raised from the advanced position to the retracted position. In this way, the second movable member performs an effect operation of simply reciprocating up and down by the driving force of the operation motor AK014.

The origin position of the rotation mechanism of the first movable member is detected by the origin sensor AK021. The origin position of the first to third split pieces of the first movable member is detected by the origin sensor AK022. The origin position of the slide mechanism of the first movable member is detected by the origin sensor AK023. The origin position of the second movable member is detected by the origin sensor AK024. The operation motor AK011 provides a driving force that makes the rotation mechanism of the first movable member movable between the origin position and the advance position. The operating motor AK012 provides a driving force that makes the first to third split pieces of the first movable member movable between the closed state and the open state at the origin position. The operation motor AK013 provides a driving force that makes the slide mechanism of the first movable member movable between the origin position and the left side position or the right side position of the effect display device 5. The operating motor AK014 provides a driving force that makes the second movable member movable between the origin position and the advance position.

The power-on operation by the first movable member and the second movable member includes a long initial operation and a short initial operation. The long initial motion is an initial motion that performs the same motion as a normal effect motion during the execution of the effect accompanying the progress of the game. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to confirm whether or not a problem occurs in the normal production operation. The short initial operation is an operation in which a part of the normal effect operation is omitted, and is a return operation for returning the first movable member and the second movable member to the origin position.

When the long initial operation is executed as the power-on operation, first, as shown by the solid line arrow 72KM01, the rotation mechanism of the first movable member is moved to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the operation motor AK011. It is moved to an overlapping position on the front side of the center of the display screen in the effect display device 5 which is the advance position. Subsequently, as shown by the broken line arrow 72AKM02, the first to third split pieces of the first movable member are moved from the closed state to the open state at the origin position by the driving force of the operation motor AK012. After that, as shown by the broken line arrow 72AKM03, the first to third split pieces of the first movable member are moved from the open state to the closed state (origin position) by the driving force of the operation motor AK012. Next, as shown by the solid line arrows 72AKM04 to 72AKM06, the slide mechanism of the first movable member is moved from the origin position to the movable position in the right direction by the driving force of the operation motor AK013, and then moved to the movable position in the left direction. After that, return to the origin position. Then, as shown by the solid line arrow 72AKM07, the rotation mechanism of the first movable member is returned from the advance position to the origin position (retract position) by the driving force of the operation motor AK011. After that, as shown by the broken line arrows 72AKM08 and 72AKM09, the second movable member is moved from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position by the driving force of the operating motor AK014, and then returned to the origin position (retracted position).

When the short initial operation is executed as the power-on operation, the operation may be performed by omitting a part of the long initial operation. For example, among the operations indicated by the arrows 72AKM01 to 72AKM09, the control for executing the operations indicated by the broken line arrows 72AKM02, 72AKM03, 72AKM08, and 72AKM09 is performed. In this case, the first to third split pieces of the first movable member cannot be moved from the closed state to the open state unless the rotation mechanism of the first movable member moves to the advanced position. Therefore, even in the short initial operation, the operation indicated by the solid line arrows 72AKM01 and 72AKM07 is required. Further, in the long initial operation, the operation of the first to third split pieces and the second movable member of the first movable member is performed so that the movement amount is larger than the operation indicated by the broken line arrows 72AKM02, 72AKM03, 72AKM08, 72AKM09. It may be done. In the short initial operation, the slide mechanism of the first movable member may be moved so that the movement amount is smaller than the operation indicated by the solid line arrows 72AKM04 to 72AKM06.

In the short initial operation, at least a part of the operation may be omitted or added depending on the detection result by the origin sensors AK021 to AK024. For example, when the origin sensor AK022 is off and the other origin sensors are on, the broken line arrow 72AKM03 is used as an operation to move the first to third split pieces of the first movable member to the closed state which is the origin position. The operation motor AK012 is driven so as to move in the direction. Then, when the origin sensor AK022 is turned on, the drive of the operation motor AK012 may be stopped. After that, by moving the rotation mechanism of the first movable member so as to be smaller than the movement amount indicated by the solid line arrows 72AKM01 and 72AKM07, the origin sensor AK021 is once turned off and then turned on. Drive the motor AK021. Further, the second movable member may be moved as shown by the broken line arrows 72AKM08 and 72AKM09 to drive the operation motor AK024 so that the origin sensor AK024 is once turned off and then turned on.

FIG. 10-4 shows a control pattern used for driving a movable member by the operating motors AK011 to AK014. The pattern data constituting these control patterns may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12. In this embodiment, a short initial control pattern 72AKP01, a long initial control pattern 72AKP02, an effect operation A control pattern 72AKP11, and an effect operation B control pattern 72AKP12 are prepared in advance as control patterns for the movable member.

The short initial control pattern 72AKP01 is a control pattern used to execute the short initial operation. The long initial control pattern AKP02 is a control pattern used to execute the long initial operation. The effect A control pattern 72AKP11 is a control pattern used to execute an operation of a movable member included in a first effect executed with the progress of a game, such as a reach effect. The effect B control pattern 72AKP12 is a control pattern used to execute an operation of a movable member included in a second effect different from the first effect executed as the game progresses, such as a notice effect. .. As the control pattern of the movable member, more control patterns may be prepared, or some control patterns may be prepared. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the drive contents of the operation motors AK011 to AK014 based on the pattern data read from the ROM 121, and control the operation of the movable member.

FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of a power-on command process executed by the effect control CPU 120 with respect to the feature unit 72AK of this embodiment. It suffices that this power-on command process can be executed in step AKS012 of the effect control main process in the above embodiment. In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 72AK, the effect control CPU 120 determines the reception command from the main board 11 in the same manner as in the above embodiment (steps 72AKS001 to 72AKS004). If it is determined in step 72AKS003 that the reception command is a setting change start command (step 72AKS003; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 72AKS005) in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the setting is changed. Control is performed to start the notification (step 72AKS006).

After the control is performed by step 72AKS006, the control for executing the short initial operation is performed, unlike the above embodiment (step 72AKS007). For example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the pattern data of the short initial control pattern 72AKP01 from a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and executes the operation control of the movable member by the operation motors AK011 to AK014 based on the read data. By executing the control in step 72AKS007, it is possible to perform the control to execute the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position when the setting is changed as the change permission state. Even in the period after proceeding to step 72AKS008 or later, the control in step 72AKS007 may be continuously executed until the short initial operation period ends, and the control to execute the short initial operation may be performed.

Following the control by step 72AKS007, it is determined whether or not to end the setting change, as in the above embodiment (step 72AKS008). If the setting change is not completed (step 72AKS008; No), step 72AKS008 is repeatedly executed and waits. If it is determined in step 72AKS008 that the setting change is to be completed (step 72AKS008; Yes), control is performed to end the setting change notification (step 72AKS009), and the game stop state end processing is executed (step 72AKS010).

After the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS010, unlike the above embodiment, control for executing the long initial operation is performed (step 72AKS011), and the process proceeds to step 72AKS014. In step 72AKS011, for example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the pattern data of the long initial control pattern 72AKP02 from the predetermined area of the ROM 121, and executes the operation control of the movable member by the operation motors AK011 to AK014 based on the read data. By executing the control in step 72AKS011, it is possible to perform the control to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation of the movable member after the setting change state as the change permission state is completed. Further, since the long initial operation can be executed by the control in step 72AKS011, the long initial operation which is the initial operation is executed after the short initial operation which is the return operation when the setting is changed as the change permission state. It is possible to prevent control. Even after proceeding to step 72AKS014, the control in step 72AKS011 may be continuously executed until the end of the long initial operation period, and the control to execute the short initial operation may be performed.

When the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 72AKS001 (step 72AKS001; Yes), control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 72AKS012), and then control to execute the long initial operation. (Step 72AKS013). In step 72AKS013, the control for executing the long initial operation may be started after the short initial operation controlled by step 72AKS012 is completed. By executing the control in steps 72AKS012 and 72AKS013, when the setting change state as the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, the short initial operation which is the return operation is followed by the long initial which is the initial operation. It is possible to control the execution of operations. Even after proceeding to step 72AKS014, the control in step 72AKS013 may be continuously executed until the end of the long initial operation period, and the control to execute the short initial operation may be performed. The control in step 72AKS011 and the control in step 72AKS013 may be executed by a common process using a common long initial control pattern 72AKP02. Alternatively, the control in step 72AKS011 and the control in step 72AKS013 may be executed by different processes while using the common long initial control pattern 72AKP02.

After that, control is performed to execute the initialization notification (step 72AKS014). It should be noted that the control for executing the initialization notification may be performed, and then the control for executing the long initial operation may be performed. If it is determined in step 72AKS001 that the receive command is a RAM clear notification command, control to execute initialization notification may be performed before control to execute short initial operation is performed by step 72AKS012. ..

If the reception command is determined to be the setting confirmation start command in step 72AKS004 (step 72AKS004; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 72AKS015) in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the setting confirmation is performed. Control is performed to start the notification (step 72AKS016). Subsequently, unlike the above embodiment, control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 72AKS017). By executing the control in step 72AKS017, the control for executing the return operation of returning the movable member to the origin position in the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It can be performed. Even in the period after proceeding to step 72AKS018 or later, the control in step 72AKS017 may be continuously executed until the short initial operation period ends, and the control to execute the short initial operation may be performed.

Following the control by step 72AKS017, it is determined whether or not to end the setting confirmation as in the above embodiment (step 72AKS018). If the setting confirmation is not completed (step 72AKS018; No), step 72AKS018 is repeatedly executed and waits. When it is determined in step 72AKS018 that the setting confirmation is completed (step 72AKS018; Yes), control is performed to end the setting confirmation notification (step 72AKS019), and the game stop state end processing is executed (step 72AKS020).

After the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS020, unlike the above embodiment, control for executing the long initial operation is performed (step 72AKS021), and the power-on command processing is terminated. By executing the control in step 72AKS021, after the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completed, the long initial operation which is the initial operation of the movable member is executed. You can control it. Further, since the long initial operation can be executed by the control in step 72AKS021, when the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value is in the setting confirmation state, the long initial operation which is the initial operation is followed by the short initial operation which is the return operation. It is possible to prevent the control to execute. Even after the power-on command processing is completed, the control in step 72AKS021 may be continuously executed until the long initial operation period is completed, and the long initial operation may be executed.

If it is determined in step 72AKS002 that the received command is a power failure recovery designation command (step 72AKS002; Yes), control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 72AKS022), and then control to execute the long initial operation. (Step 72AKS023), the command processing at power-on is terminated. In step 72AKS023, the control for executing the long initial operation may be started after the short initial operation controlled by the control in step 72AKS022 is completed. By executing the control in steps 72AKS022 and 72AKS023, when the setting change state as the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, the short initial operation which is the return operation is followed by the long initial which is the initial operation. It is possible to control the execution of operations. Even after the power-on command processing is completed, the control in step 72AKS023 may be continuously executed until the long initial operation period ends, and the long initial operation may be executed. The control in step 72AKS021 and the control in step 72AKS023 may be executed by a common process using a common long initial control pattern 72AKP02. Alternatively, the control in step 72AKS021 and the control in step 72AKS023 may be executed by different processes while using the common long initial control pattern 72AKP02.

(Explanation of a modified example of the feature portion 72AK)
FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on command processing executed in the modified example of the feature portion 72AK. In the power-on command processing in this modification, when the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 72AKS001 (step 72AKS001; Yes), and the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS010. Later, control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 72AKS031), then control is performed to execute the long initial operation (step 72AKS032), and then the process proceeds to step 72AKS014 to control execution of initialization notification. When the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 72AKS001, the stored contents in the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100 are initialized (cleared) with the start of the power supply by turning on the power. Correspondingly, the control in step 72AKS014 is executed to execute the initialization notification. When this initialization notification is executed, the control in steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 is executed, so that it is possible to perform control to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation following the short initial operation which is the return operation. .. Further, even after the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS010, the control in steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 is executed, so that the setting change state as the change permission state is completed and then the return operation is performed. Following the initial operation, it is possible to control to execute a long initial operation which is an initial operation. As described above, when the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 72AKS001 and after the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS010, the control in the common steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 is used. , It is possible to control the execution of the long initial operation following the short initial operation.

In the power-on command processing in this modification, when the reception command is determined to be the power failure recovery designation command in step 72AKS002 (step 72AKS002; Yes), and the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS020. Later, control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 72AKS033), and then control is performed to execute the long initial operation (step 72AKS034), and then the power-on command processing is terminated. If it is determined in step 72AKS002 that the reception command is a power failure recovery designation command, the stored contents in the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100 are restored to the stored contents at the time of the power failure when the power supply is started by turning on the power. .. When such a power failure recovery is executed, the control in steps 72AKS033 and 72AKS034 is executed to control the execution of the long initial operation which is the initial operation following the short initial operation which is the return operation. can. Further, even after the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS020, the control in steps 72AKS033 and 72AKS034 is executed, so that the setting confirmation for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. After the state ends, it is possible to control the execution of the long initial operation, which is the initial operation, following the short initial operation, which is the return operation. As described above, when the reception command is determined to be the power failure recovery notification command in step 72AKS002 and after the game stop state end processing is executed in step 72AKS020, the control in the common steps 72AKS033 and 72AKS034 is used. , It is possible to control the execution of the long initial operation following the short initial operation.

The short initial operation and the long initial operation may be controlled to be executed when the initialization notification is performed, or may be controlled to be executed even if the initialization notification is not performed. Further, the short initial operation and the long initial operation may be controlled to be executed when the power failure recovery notification is performed, or may be controlled to be executed even if the power failure recovery notification is not performed. Further, after the control for executing the effect accompanying the progress of the game is started, the control for executing the short initial operation may be performed based on the establishment of the return operation condition. After the control to execute the effect accompanying the progress of the game is started, the control to execute the long initial operation may be performed based on the establishment of the initial operation condition.

The configuration of the movable member is not limited to the form including the first movable member and the second movable member, and at least a short initial operation as a return operation and a long initial operation as an initial operation can be executed. It suffices as long as it can be operated according to a predetermined operation mode in the production accompanying the progress of the game. The short initial operation and the long initial operation may be arbitrarily specified according to the configuration of the movable member.

As described above, in the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 72AK, control for executing the short initial operation is performed in step 72AKS007. In this way, when the setting change state that allows the change of the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, the movable member such as the first movable member and the second movable member is placed at the origin position. Control is performed to execute the return operation. As a result, when the control for changing the set value is performed, the movable member is returned to the origin position, so that the work of changing the set value is not hindered by the movable member, and the work of changing the set value is performed. It is possible to prevent problems from occurring. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 72AK, when the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 72AKS001, the control in steps 72AKS012 and 72AKS013 is performed, so that the short initial operation is a return operation. Then, control is performed to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation. On the other hand, when the short initial operation is executed by the control in step 72AKS007, the control to execute the long initial operation is not performed until it is determined in step 72AKS008 that the setting change is completed. If the long initial operation, which is the initial operation, is executed in the setting change state, the execution of the setting change notification may be hindered and appropriate notification may not be performed. Therefore, the control to execute the long initial operation is performed after the setting change state is completed, and the control to execute the long initial operation is not performed when the setting confirmation state is reached. In this way, the setting is set by preventing the long initial operation, which is the initial operation by the movable member, from being executed when the setting is being changed as the change permission state, so that the work of changing the set value is not hindered. It is possible to prevent the work of changing the value from being hindered. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

If it is determined in step 72AKS008 that the setting change is completed, control is performed in step 72AKS011 to execute the long initial operation. In this way, control is performed to execute only the long initial operation, which is the initial operation, after the setting change state as the change permission state is completed. As a result, when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered, it is possible to prevent unnecessary operation of the movable member and reduce the control load for operating the movable member. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

In the power-on command process in the modified example of the feature unit 72AK, when it is determined in step 72AKS001 that the received command is a RAM clear notification command, the control in steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 is performed to perform a return operation. Controls to execute a long initial operation, which is the initial operation, following the short initial operation. At this time, the control in step 72AKS014 is performed to control the execution of the initialization notification. In this way, the stored contents in the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared) with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, and when the initialization related to the game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, the initialization notification is sent. When it is executed and this initialization notification is executed, it controls to execute a long initial operation which is an initial operation following a short initial operation which is a return operation. Further, even when it is determined in step 72AKS008 that the setting change is completed, the control in steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 is performed to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation following the short initial operation which is the return operation. Take control. As a result, when it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered, the operation of the movable member can be standardized and the control load for operating the movable member can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 72AK, control for executing the short initial operation is performed in step AKS017. In this way, when the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, the movable member such as the first movable member and the second movable member is placed at the origin position. Control is performed to execute the return operation. After that, when it is determined in step 72AKS018 that the setting confirmation is completed, control is performed in step 72AKS021 to execute the long initial operation. In this way, control is performed to execute the long initial operation, which is the initial operation, after the setting confirmation state is completed. If the long initial operation, which is the initial operation, is executed in the setting confirmation state, the execution of the setting confirmation notification may be hindered and appropriate notification may not be performed. Therefore, the control to execute the long initial operation is performed after the setting confirmation state is completed, and the control to execute the long initial operation is not performed when the setting confirmation state is reached. This makes it possible to easily check the set value by preventing the long initial operation, which is the initial operation by the movable member, from being executed when the setting is in the setting confirmation state, in order to prevent the setting value change work from being hindered. To do so. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

(Explanation of means related to feature 72AK)
Regarding the above-mentioned feature portion 72AK, as a gaming machine that can be changed to a plurality of settings having different advantages for the player, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Further, as a gaming machine for returning the movable member to the origin position, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-22154. However, in the techniques described in JP-A-2010-200902 and JP-A-2016-22154, the case where the setting change and the operation of the movable member conflict with each other has not been taken into consideration. Therefore, there is a possibility that the work of changing to a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player may be hindered. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 72AK for providing a gaming machine that can prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can play a game and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting change process in step Sa13) and
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the special symbol process process in step S25) capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player differs based on the set value.
A setting control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the processing of step Sa6 and step Sa12) that can be controlled to a change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply.
Movable members that can move according to the progress of the game (for example, the first movable member operated by the operating motors AK011 to AK013, the second movable member operated by the operating motor AK014, etc.)
At least, a movable control means (for example, a step) capable of controlling a return operation (for example, a short initial operation) for returning the movable member to the origin position and a control for an initial operation (for example, a long initial operation) by the movable member. It is equipped with a production control CPU 120, etc. that executes command processing when the power of AKS012 is turned on.
The movable control means controls to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 72AKS007) when the change permission state is set.
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is executed in the change permission state, so that it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature portion 72AK,
The movable control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the initial operation following the return operation (for example, execution of steps 72AKS012 and 72AKS013).
In the change permission state, the control to execute the initial operation following the return operation is not performed (for example, execution of step 72AKS008).
It may be the gaming machine of the means 1 according to the feature portion 72AK characterized by the above.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the initial operation by the movable member from being executed in the change permission state and prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 3 related to the feature portion 72AK,
The movable control means controls to execute only the initial operation after the change permission state ends (for example, execution of step 72AKS011).
It may be a gaming machine of means 2 according to the feature unit 72AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary operation by the movable member and prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 4 related to the feature portion 72AK,
CPU 120 for effect control that executes initialization notification means (for example, effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, step 72AKS014) that executes initialization notification when the gaming machine is initialized with the start of power supply. Etc.)
The movable control means is
When the initialization notification is executed, control is performed to execute the initial operation following the return operation (for example, execution of steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 accompanying the execution of step 72AKS014).
After the change permission state ends, control is performed to execute the initial operation following the return operation (for example, execution of steps 72AKS031 and 72AKS032 following steps 72AKS005 to 72AKS010).
It may be a gaming machine of means 2 according to the feature unit 72AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the operation by the movable member to reduce the control load and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 5 according to the feature portion 72AK,
A setting confirmation control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the setting confirmation process of step AKS002) that can control the setting confirmation state for confirming the setting value set by the setting means is provided.
The movable control means is
In the setting confirmation state, control is performed to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 72AKS017).
After the setting confirmation state is completed, control is performed to execute the initial operation (for example, execution of step 72AKS021).
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 4 according to the feature unit 72AK.
In such a configuration, the set value can be easily confirmed by preventing the initial operation by the movable member from being executed in the setting confirmation state, and it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.

(Explanation of feature 73AK)
FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing an example of a power-on command process executed by the effect control CPU 120 with respect to the feature unit 73AK of this embodiment. It suffices that this power-on command process can be executed in step AKS012 of the effect control main process in the above embodiment. In the feature unit 73AK as well, the operation content of the short initial operation and the long initial operation may be the same as that of the feature unit 72AK of the present embodiment. In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 73AK, the effect control CPU 120 determines the reception command from the main board 11 in the same manner as in the above embodiment (steps 73AKS001 to 73AKS004). If it is determined in step 73AKS003 that the reception command is a setting change start command (step 73AKS003; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 73AKS005) in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the setting change. Control is performed to start the notification (step 73AKS006).

After performing the control by step 73AKS006, it is determined whether or not to end the setting change (step 73AKS007). If the setting change is not completed (step 73AKS007; No), step 73AKS007 is repeatedly executed and waits. When it is determined in step 73AKS007 to end the setting change (step 73AKS007; Yes), control is performed to end the setting change notification (step 73AKS008), and the game stop state end processing is executed (step 73AKS009). As described above, in the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 73AK, the control to execute the short initial operation as the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is not performed when the setting is changed as the change permission state. ..

When the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 73AKS001 (step 73AKS001; Yes), or after the game stop state end processing is executed in step 73AKS009, the control to execute the short initial operation is controlled. (Step 73AKS010), and then control to execute the long initial operation (step 73AKS011). In step 73AKS011, the control for executing the long initial operation may be started after the short initial operation controlled by the control in step 73AKS010 is completed. By controlling in steps 73AKS010 and 73AKS011, when the setting change state as the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, the short initial operation which is the return operation is followed by the long initial operation which is the initial operation. Can be controlled to execute. Further, when the setting change state is controlled as the change permission state with the start of the power supply, it is possible to control to execute the short initial operation which is the return operation after the setting change state is completed. Alternatively, when the setting change state is controlled as the change permission state with the start of power supply, after the setting change state is completed, the short initial operation which is the return operation is followed by the long initial which is the initial operation. It is possible to control the execution of operations.

After that, control is performed to execute the initialization notification (step 73AKS012). It should be noted that the control for executing the initialization notification may be performed, and then the control for executing the short initial operation or the long initial operation may be performed. Alternatively, control for executing the short initial operation may be performed, then control for executing the initialization notification may be performed, and then control for executing the long initial operation may be performed.

If the reception command is determined to be the setting confirmation start command in step 73AKS004 (step 73AKS004; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 73AKS013) in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the setting confirmation is performed. Control is performed to start the notification (step 73AKS014). Subsequently, control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 73AKS015). By executing the control in step 73AKS015, the control for executing the return operation of returning the movable member to the origin position in the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It can be performed. Even in the period after proceeding to step 73AKS016 or later, the control in step 73AKS015 may be continuously executed until the short initial operation period ends, and the control to execute the short initial operation may be performed.

Following the control by step 73AKS015, it is determined whether or not to end the setting confirmation (step 73AKS016). If the setting confirmation is not completed (step 73AKS016; No), step 73AKS016 is repeatedly executed and waits. When it is determined in step 73AKS016 that the setting confirmation is completed (step 73AKS016; Yes), control is performed to end the setting confirmation notification (step 73AKS017), and the game stop state end processing is executed (step 73AKS018). Next, control for executing the long initial operation is performed (step 73AKS019), and the command processing at power-on is terminated. By executing the control in step 73AKS019, after the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completed, the long initial operation which is the initial operation of the movable member is executed. You can control it. Further, since the long initial operation can be executed by the control in step 73AKS019, the long initial operation which is the initial operation is followed by the short initial operation which is the return operation when the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value is in effect. It is possible to prevent the control to execute. Even after the power-on command processing is completed, the control in step 73AKS019 may be continuously executed until the long initial operation period is completed, and the long initial operation may be executed.

If it is determined in step 73AKS002 that the received command is a power failure recovery designation command (step 73AKS002; Yes), control is performed to execute the short initial operation (step 73AKS020), and then control to execute the long initial operation. (Step 73AKS021), the command processing at power-on is terminated. In step 73AKS021, the control for executing the long initial operation may be started after the short initial operation controlled by the control in step 73AKS020 is completed. By executing the control in steps 73AKS020 and 73AKS021, when the setting change state as the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, the short initial operation which is the return operation is followed by the long initial which is the initial operation. It is possible to control the execution of operations. Even after the power-on command processing is completed, the control in step 73AKS021 may be continuously executed until the long initial operation period is completed, and the long initial operation may be executed. The control in step 73AKS019 and the control in step 73AKS021 may be executed by a common process using a common long initial control pattern 72AKP02 as in the case of the feature unit 72AK. Alternatively, the control in step 73AKS019 and the control in step 73AKS021 may be executed by different processes while using the common long initial control pattern 72AKP02 as in the case of the feature unit 72AK.

FIG. 10-8 shows the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01 displayed during the execution of the setting confirmation notification for the feature unit 73AK. On the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01, a character image for notifying the message "setting confirmation in progress" is displayed, and the history of the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be displayed. Even if the history of the set value is cumulatively stored on the side of the effect control board 12, for example, by storing the set value information together with the RTC (real-time clock) information in the backup area of the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12. good. Alternatively, the history of the set value can be obtained by storing the set value information together with the RTC information in a predetermined area in a non-volatile storage device (for example, a flash memory) provided separately from the RAM 122, so that the effect control board 12 can be used. It may be stored cumulatively on the side. Alternatively, the set value history is stored in the backup area in the RAM 102 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 together with the RTC information, and the setting confirmation start command is transmitted. By transmitting a setting value history command prepared in advance as an effect control command capable of specifying the history of the set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, power is supplied on the effect control board 12 side. It may be possible to identify it with the start of.

When the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01 is displayed and the movable member is stopped at a position deviated from the origin position, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 5, and the history of the set value can be grasped. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, in the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 73AK, the control in step 73AKS015 is executed, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be moved when it is in the setting confirmation state for confirming the set value. Control is performed to execute a short initial operation, which is a return operation for returning the member to the origin position. In this way, when the setting confirmation state is controlled with the start of power supply, unlike the case where the setting change state is controlled, the short initial operation which is the return operation is executed, so that the setting confirmation notification screen is executed. The history of the set values that can be displayed on the 73AKD01 can be easily grasped by the staff of the amusement park or the like. On the other hand, in the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 73AK, the long initial operation can be executed by the control in step 73AKS018, so that the setting confirmation state for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. At this time, control is not performed to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation following the short initial operation which is the return operation. In this way, when the setting is controlled to the setting confirmation state with the start of power supply, the short initial operation which is the return operation is executed while the long initial operation which is the initial operation is executed in this setting confirmation state. Since the operation is not executed, the long initial operation is executed after the game hall staff can easily grasp the history of the setting values that can be displayed on the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the history of set values from becoming difficult to grasp due to the movable member.

Even when controlled by the setting change state, the history of the setting value may be displayable. In this case, control may be performed to execute a short initial operation for returning the movable member to the origin position when the setting is changed as the change permission state. In this way, when the history of the set value can be displayed by being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the power supply starts, the short initial operation that is the return operation is executed so that the set value is executed. It may be something that can easily grasp the history of.

As described above, in the power-on command process of the feature unit 73AK, when it is determined in step 73AKS001 that the received command is a RAM clear notification command, control is performed in step 73AKS010 to execute the short initial operation. .. On the other hand, when the reception command is determined to be the setting change start command in step 73AKS003, the control to execute the short initial operation is not performed until it is determined in step 73AKS007 to end the setting change. As a result, when the control for changing the set value is performed, the short initial operation which is the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is not executed, so that the change work of the set value is not hindered by the return operation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

In the power-on command process of the feature unit 73AK, after it is determined in step 73AKS007 that the setting change is completed, the control in step 73AKS010 is performed to control the execution of the short initial operation as the return operation. In this way, since the control is performed to execute the short initial operation that is the return operation after the setting change state as the change permission state is completed, it is possible to prevent the setting value change work from being hindered. The operation of properly returning the member to the origin position becomes possible.

In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 73AK, when the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 73AKS001, the control in steps 73AKS010 and 73AKS011 is performed, so that the short initial operation is a return operation. Then, control is performed to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation. At this time, the control in step 73AKS012 is performed to control the execution of the initialization notification. In this way, the stored contents in the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared) with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, and when the initialization related to the game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, the initialization notification is sent. When it is executed and this initialization notification is executed, it controls to execute a long initial operation which is an initial operation following a short initial operation which is a return operation. Further, even when it is determined in step 73AKS007 that the setting change is completed, the control in steps 73AKS010 and 73AKS011 is performed to execute the long initial operation which is the initial operation following the short initial operation which is the return operation. Take control. As a result, when it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered, the operation of the movable member can be standardized and the control load for operating the movable member can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

On the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01, the history of the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be displayed. In the power-on command process of the feature unit 73AK, when it is determined in step 73AK004 that the reception command is a setting confirmation start command, control is performed in step 73AKS015 to execute a short initial operation. In this way, when the display of the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01, which is a setting confirmation display capable of displaying the history of the setting value, is being executed, control is performed to execute the short initial operation which is the return operation. As a result, the setting confirmation display can be easily grasped when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

The effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In the power-on command process of the feature unit 73AK, when the command 9100H, which is the setting change start command, is received in step 73AKS003, it is determined that the received command is the setting change start command. The command 9100H, which is a setting change start command transmitted from the main board 11, is different from the command 9000H, which is a RAM clear notification command, the command 9200H, which is a power failure recovery designation command, and the command 9400H, which is a setting confirmation start command. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the setting change state that allows the change of the setting value with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, a command as information different from the case where the setting change state is not controlled is transmitted. Will be done. As a result, it is possible to reduce the control burden related to the effect when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately change the set value.

(Explanation of means related to feature unit 73AK)
Regarding the above-mentioned feature unit 73AK, as a gaming machine that can be changed to a plurality of settings having different advantages for the player, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Further, as a gaming machine for returning the movable member to the origin position, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-22154. However, in the techniques described in JP-A-2010-200902 and JP-A-2016-22154, the case where the setting change and the operation of the movable member conflict with each other has not been taken into consideration. Therefore, there is a possibility that the work of changing to a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player may be hindered. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 73AK for providing a gaming machine that can prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can play a game and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of the setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting change process in step Sa13) and
A game control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the special symbol process process in step S25) capable of advancing the game so that the advantage for the player differs based on the set value.
A setting control means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes the processing of step Sa6 and step Sa12) that can be controlled to a change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the setting means with the start of power supply.
Movable members that can move according to the progress of the game (for example, the first movable member operated by the operating motors AK011 to AK013, the second movable member operated by the operating motor AK014, etc.)
At least, it is provided with a movable control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a command process at power-on in step AKS012) capable of controlling a return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position.
The movable control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the return operation (for example, execution of step 73AKS010).
When the change permission state is set, the control for executing the return operation is not performed (for example, execution of steps 73AKS005 to 73AKS009).
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, the return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position is not executed in the change permission state, so that it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature unit 73AK,
The movable control means controls to execute the return operation after the change permission state ends (for example, execution of step 73AKS010).
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 73AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately operate the movable member and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 3 according to the feature unit 73AK,
CPU 120 for effect control that executes initialization notification means (for example, effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, step 73AKS012) that executes initialization notification when the gaming machine is initialized with the start of power supply. Etc.)
The movable control means is
When the initialization notification is executed, control is performed to execute the initial operation by the movable member following the return operation (for example, execution of steps 73AKS010 to 73AKS012).
After the change permission state ends, control is performed to execute the initial operation following the return operation (for example, execution of step 73AKS010 following steps 73AKS005 to 73AKS009).
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 according to the feature unit 73AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the operation by the movable member to reduce the control load and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 4 according to the feature unit 73AK,
A setting display means (for example, an effect display device 5) capable of executing a setting confirmation display for confirming a setting value set by the setting means is provided.
The setting display means can display a history of setting values set by the setting means in the setting confirmation display (for example, display of the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01).
The movable control means controls to execute the return operation when the setting confirmation display is executed, and does not control to execute the initial operation (for example, execution of steps 73AKS015 and 73AKS016).
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 3 according to the feature unit 73AK.
In such a configuration, when the setting confirmation display is being executed, the initial operation by the movable member is prevented from being executed, so that the setting confirmation display can be easily grasped and the work of changing the setting value is hindered. Can be prevented.

As a gaming machine of means 5 according to the feature unit 73AK,
It is provided with an effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a command analysis process of AKS015) that controls the execution of the effect based on the information from the game control means.
When the game control means is controlled to the change permission state with the start of power supply, the game control means transmits information different from the case where the change permission state is not controlled (for example, command 9100H which is a setting change start command). ,
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 4 according to the feature unit 73AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load by the effect control means and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

(Relationship between feature parts 4AK, 72AK, 73AK)
The movable member in the feature portions 72AK and 73AK may be the effect movable body 4AK001 (4AK001L, 4AK001R) of the feature portion 4AK. All or part of the inventions relating to the feature portions 72AK and 73AK may be applied with respect to the return operation (short initial operation) and the initial operation (long initial operation) of the effect movable body 4AK001. Further, a part or all of the invention relating to the feature portion 4AK may be applied to the feature portions 72AK and 73AK.

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 openings, 11 main board, 12
Production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B start port switch, 23 count switch, 30 hitting operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push Button, 32 movable body, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control unit.

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display,
Advantageous state control means that can be controlled to advantageous state,
An effect movable body that can be changed from the initial aspect to a plurality of types including the first aspect and the second aspect,
A hold storage means that can store information related to variable display as hold storage,
A hold display means capable of displaying a hold display in a plurality of types of display modes corresponding to the hold storage,
It is provided with an effect image display means capable of displaying an effect image different from the hold display.
The hold display means is
It is possible to display the hold display in a specific mode suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state.
It is possible to display the hold display in a display mode different from the specific mode and in a special mode suggesting that the mode of the movable body for effect changes.
The special aspect includes a first special aspect and a second special aspect different from the first special aspect.
The movable body for production is
When the hold display is displayed in the first special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
When the hold display is displayed in the second special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
The case where the hold display is displayed in the second special aspect is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the hold display is displayed in the first special mode.
It is possible to change in different periods between the case of changing to the first aspect and the case of changing to the second aspect.
The effect image display means, Ri displayable der special effect image suggests that aspects of the presentation movable body is changed,
The movable body for production is
It is possible to change to the first aspect or the second aspect in the first timing and the second timing after the first timing.
The case of changing at the second timing is more likely to change to the second aspect than the case of changing at the first timing.
A gaming machine characterized by that. It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display,
Advantageous state control means that can be controlled to advantageous state,
An effect movable body that can be changed from the initial aspect to a plurality of types including the first aspect and the second aspect,
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display in multiple types of display modes,
It is provided with an effect image display means capable of displaying an effect image different from the specific display.
The specific display means is
The specific display can be displayed in a specific mode suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state.
It is possible to display the specific display in a display mode different from the specific mode and in a special mode suggesting that the mode of the movable body for effect changes.
The special aspect includes a first special aspect and a second special aspect different from the first special aspect.
The movable body for production is
When the specific display is displayed in the first special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
When the specific display is displayed in the second special aspect, it can be changed to the first aspect or the second aspect.
The case where the specific display is displayed in the second special mode is more likely to change to the second mode than the case where the specific display is displayed in the first special mode.
It is possible to change in different periods between the case of changing to the first aspect and the case of changing to the second aspect.
The effect image display means, Ri displayable der special effect image suggests that aspects of the presentation movable body is changed,
The movable body for production is
It is possible to change to the first aspect or the second aspect in the first timing and the second timing after the first timing.
The case of changing at the second timing is more likely to change to the second aspect than the case of changing at the first timing.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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