JP6989478B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of set values and can control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set set value. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the process can be shifted to the next process only when all the main processes being executed are completed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902

However, in Patent Document 1, when it is desired to confirm the setting immediately, there is a problem that the setting confirmation work cannot be appropriately executed because it is necessary to wait until all the processing being executed is completed. ..

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing a setting confirmation work.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention has a setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting value changing process) capable of setting a setting value related to a probability of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state). ,
A setting confirmation control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value confirmation process) that can control the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set by the setting means can be confirmed, and
A variable means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes into a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous for the player.
A predetermined game executing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, a round) for changing the variable means from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
A variable time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an attacker open time timer) for measuring a change period for changing the variable means to the first state, and
A special variable display means (for example, a CPU 103 that clocks with a special figure fluctuation time timer) capable of variablely displaying special identification information (for example, a special symbol) and displaying a variable display result.
A special variable display timekeeping means (for example, CPU 103) that measures a special variable display period for variable display of special identification information, and
The means for adding game value and the means for adding game value,
An information display means (for example, a display monitor) capable of displaying information (for example, a base value) related to the game value given by the game value giving means, and
Movable objects and
A motion control means for controlling the motion of the movable object is provided.
The setting confirmation control means can control the setting confirmation state even when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and before the interrupt processing that can execute the processing related to the game is executed.
The interrupt process is executed after the setting confirmation state is completed, and after the interrupt process is executed, the setting confirmation state is not controlled until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.
The setting confirmation state ends when the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the change period is timed, and then the power supply to the game machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state. The timekeeping of the change period is interrupted until, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the time measurement of the change period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 is set when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Stops the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period based on the control of the confirmation state, and restarts the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state).
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the special variable display period is timed, and then the power supply to the game machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is set. The time counting of the special variable display period is interrupted until the end, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the time counting of the special variable display period is restarted (for example, when the CPU 103 is executing the variable display of the special symbol). Stops the timekeeping of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the control to the setting confirmation state, and restarts the timekeeping of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).
The information display means can display information about a set value set by the setting means in the setting confirmation state (for example, when the setting confirmation state is controlled, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor). ),
The operation control means is
It is possible to execute an effect confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object during the effect when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed.
When the setting confirmation state is controlled when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted, the effect confirmation operation is executed when the setting confirmation state is completed. According to this feature, the setting confirmation work can be suitably executed when the setting confirmation is desired to be performed immediately.
(1) Other gaming machines according to the present invention are
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 12AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a specific effect (for example, next notice) and
A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a first effect (for example, an active notice) before the specific effect, and
A second effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) that executes a second effect (for example, a cut-in notice) different from the first effect before the specific effect.
A third effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a third effect (for example, an accessory effect, an explanatory effect, etc.) different from the first effect and the second effect is provided.
The execution rate of the second effect is
The time when the first effect is executed and the specific effect is executed is higher than when the specific effect is executed without the first effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ,
It is the same when the third effect is executed and the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is executed without executing the third effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ).
Moreover,
A game control means (for example, CPU103) capable of advancing the game, and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling an effect based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command), and
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the setting change operation is executed), the setting change means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed executes the setting change value change process. Part) and
The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5) to execute an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed.
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on the information designating to execute the variable display when controlled to the setting change state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3, for effect control. The CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command because it discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while it is controlled to the setting change state).

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

(2) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 12AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a specific effect (for example, next notice) and
A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a first effect (for example, an active notice) before the specific effect, and
A second effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) that executes a second effect (for example, a cut-in notice) different from the first effect before the specific effect.
A third effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a third effect (for example, an accessory effect, an explanatory effect, etc.) different from the first effect and the second effect is provided.
The execution rate of the second effect is
The time when the first effect is executed and the specific effect is executed is higher than when the specific effect is executed without the first effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ,
It is the same when the third effect is executed and the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is executed without executing the third effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ).
Moreover,
A game control means (for example, CPU103) capable of advancing the game, and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling an effect based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command), and
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
Based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, the setting confirmation operation is executed), the setting confirmation means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed executes the setting variable value confirmation process. Part) and
The effect control means may cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5 and a game effect lamp 9) to perform an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed. It is possible and
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on the information specifying that the variable display is executed when the setting confirmation state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3, for effect control. The CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command because it discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while it is controlled to the setting confirmation state).

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
As the first aspect of the effect, a first aspect that directly suggests the specific effect (for example, an aspect of adding the next notice icon 12AK001) and a second aspect that does not directly suggest the specific effect (for example, an aspect of adding the next notice icon 12AK001). Next time notice icon 12AK001 is not added, etc.)
When the mode of the first effect is the first aspect, the execution rate of the specific effect is higher than that of the second aspect (for example, the active notice is executed and the next notice icon 12AK001 is displayed. In some cases, the next notice is more likely to be executed than when the active notice is executed and the next notice icon 12AK001 is not displayed),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (3) above
As the second aspect, the first aspect that directly suggests the specific effect (for example, the display of the character of the next notice) and the second aspect that does not directly suggest the specific effect (for example, the character A). Or B display, etc.)
When the mode of the second effect is the first aspect, the execution rate of the specific effect is higher than that of the second aspect (for example, when the character of the next notice is displayed, the character A or It is easier to execute the next notice than when B is displayed),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The third effect can be executed at a specific timing (for example, the timing during normal reach when super reach is executed).
The execution ratio of the third effect at the specific timing is the same when the gaming machine is controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player and when the gaming machine is not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8-8). , See Figure 8-11),
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The first effect is performed prior to the second effect (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11).
The third effect can be executed at at least one of a plurality of timings (for example, an execution period) (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11).
The plurality of timings include at least an execution timing before the execution timing of the second effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-11).
You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the inventions according to the following means (7) to (11). Conventionally, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-20092 in a gaming machine, it is possible to set one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and the set value can be set. Originally, there was a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous state that was advantageous to the player. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a command indicating that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed is transmitted from the main board side to the effect control board side, and the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed. It was informed that it was. In such a gaming machine, there is insufficient countermeasures when an irregular command is received while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed, and there is room for improvement.

(7) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display and controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means (for example, CPU103) capable of advancing the game,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling an effect based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command), and
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the setting change operation is executed), the setting change means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed executes the setting change value change process. Part) and
The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5) to execute an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed.
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on the information designating to execute the variable display when controlled to the setting change state (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-3, for effect control. The CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command because it discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while it is controlled to the setting change state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing variable display and controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A game control means (for example, CPU103) capable of advancing the game, and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling an effect based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command), and
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
Based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, the setting confirmation operation is executed), the setting confirmation means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed executes the setting variable value confirmation process. Part) and
The effect control means may cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5 and a game effect lamp 9) to perform an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed. It is possible and
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on the information specifying that the variable display is executed when the setting confirmation state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-3, for effect control. The CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command because it discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command while it is controlled to the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

(9) In the gaming machine of (7) or (8) above,
It is possible to execute the analysis of the information from the game control means until the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is completed, and then discard the information (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-3). The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command such as 40FS021).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (7) to (9) above,
The effect control means is
Based on the setting change start information (for example, the setting value change start notification command) accompanying the start of the setting change state from the game control means, the setting change information indicating that the setting change state is controlled is set (for example). For example, set to display an image that notifies that the setting has been changed),
Based on the setting confirmation start information (for example, the setting value confirmation start notification command) accompanying the start of the setting confirmation state from the game control means, the setting confirmation information indicating that the setting confirmation state is controlled is set (for example). For example, set to display an image notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state).

With such a configuration, it can be shown that the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, a predetermined effect is produced. It is possible to prevent the means from malfunctioning.

(11) In any of the gaming machines (7) to (10) above,
The predetermined effect means executes an operation based on the operation confirmation information even when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (for example, as shown in 40FS020 of FIG. 13-3). Even when it is controlled to the setting change state or setting confirmation state, the control according to the test command is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the operation of the predetermined effect means based on the operation confirmation information even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

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 for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach. It is a figure which shows the execution timing example of each effect. It is a figure which shows the production example of an active notice. It is a figure which shows the production example of a cut-in notice. It is a figure which shows the production example of the character production, the next notice, and the super reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the next notice. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the character production. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of an active notice. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of a cut-in notice. (A) is a figure which shows the execution timing example of each effect. (B) is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the explanatory effect. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like concerning other feature parts. It is a rear view which shows the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on other characteristic parts. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which concerns on other characteristic part. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value which becomes the random number for game which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern which concerns on other characteristic part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table which concerns on other characteristic part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit type determination table which concerns on other characteristic part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type which concerns on other characteristic part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table which concerns on other characteristic part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the game control data holding area which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the arrangement and display contents of the display monitor which concerns on other feature parts. It is a figure which shows the storage area which stores the number of prize balls which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the memory map which concerns on the other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the built-in RAM area which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the control example of the display in the display monitor which concerns on other feature parts. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the buffer update which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main processing which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor which concerns on other feature parts. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor which concerns on other feature parts. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the modification which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor in the modification which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a rear perspective view which shows the pachinko gaming machine in the modification which concerns on other characteristic parts. It is a rear perspective view which shows the state which opened the frame for a game machine in the modification which concerns on other characteristic parts. It is a figure which shows the security cover in the modification which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the security cover in the modification which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the state control example which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing which concerns on other feature parts. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at the time of power-on which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the priority of the production control which concerns on other feature parts. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing in the modification which concerns on the other characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the progress setting confirmation processing in the modification which concerns on other characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the output amount changeover switch which concerns on a feature part 71AK. It is a figure which shows the initial setting control which concerns on the characteristic part 71AK. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the notification which concerns on a feature part 71AK. It is a figure which shows the display example which concerns on the characteristic part 71AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing which concerns on a feature part 71AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the output switching process at the start which concerns on a feature part 71AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the in-progress output change processing which concerns on a feature part 71AK. It is a figure which shows the priority of the effect control in the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 71AK. 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. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the effect control pattern which concerns on the characteristic part 74AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing which concerns on a feature part 74AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of confirmation effect control processing which concerns on a feature part 74AK. It is a timing diagram which shows the control example of the confirmation effect which concerns on a feature part 74AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command processing at the time of power-on which concerns on a feature part 75AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of confirmation effect control processing during setting change which concerns on a feature part 75AK. It is a timing diagram which shows the control example of the confirmation effect which concerns on the feature part 75AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process process which concerns on a feature part 100AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the setting suggestion effect start processing which concerns on a feature part 100AK, and the type of a timer which concerns on a feature part 100AK. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the setting suggestion effect, the type of the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, and the determination ratio of the effect pattern which concerns on a feature part 100AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the setting suggestion effect execution processing which concerns on a feature part 100AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 100AK. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game information display part. It is a figure which shows the mode for each big hit type in a special symbol display device. It is a figure which shows the shift mode of the 1st hold indicator and the 2nd hold indicator. It is a figure which shows the mode for each big hit type in a round display. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), (C). Is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory view of display contents. It is a time chart showing the display time of the item displayed on the display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor when a setting value abnormality error occurs or when the setting is restored from a power failure. It is a figure. (A) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the hold display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change processing, and (B) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode when a setting value abnormality error occurs or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display device when it recovers from the power failure during setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information stored in RAM and the state which is cleared. It is explanatory drawing which shows the initial design for each received command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification mode at the time of activation of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of the operation control at the time of non-detection and the operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is a figure which shows the operation speed in the operation of the operation control at the time of non-detection and the operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between the change of the set value and the confirmation end timing of the set value and the number of executions of the first movable body initialization theory and the second movable body initialization process. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an image display device. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change processing in a feature part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation processing in a feature part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start processing in a feature part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end processing in a feature part 10F. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command in a feature part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing in a feature part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-side game stop processing in a feature part 40F.

(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 the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined 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 large winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening 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 starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. 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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch a gaming ball toward a gaming area by a hitting 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 number (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, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, 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 the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative 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 symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "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", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" 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 simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type 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, etc.) 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 a 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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 the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed 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 detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). 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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". 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 processing 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 the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5, 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 advance notice effects are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start 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 pattern in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an 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, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation of feature 12AK)
Next, the feature portion 12AK of the present embodiment will be described.

(Structure, operation, etc. of feature unit 12AK)
FIG. 8-1 shows the fluctuation pattern used in the feature unit 12AK. As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the feature portion 12AK, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, and decorations in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. The variation pattern PA3-2-PA3-4 of reach loss where the variable display mode of the symbol is the reach mode and the display result is "loss", and the variation pattern PB3-2-PB3-4 where the display result is "big hit" It is prepared. The variation patterns PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify the execution of normal reach, PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify the execution of super reach A, and PA3-4 and PB3-4 specify the execution of super reach B. To specify. The degree of expectation (big hit expectation) when each reach (reach effect) is executed increases in the order of normal reach <super reach A <super reach B. In this embodiment, the super reach (also referred to as SP reach) is executed via the normal reach (also referred to as N reach). In other words, super reach is executed by developing from normal reach.

In the feature unit 12AK, in addition to the reach effect, an active notice, a cut-in notice, a character effect, a next notice, and the like are executed. FIG. 8-2 shows the execution timing of each effect, and FIGS. 8-3 to 8-5 show the effect mode of each effect. The movable body 32 shown in FIG. 8-3 and the like is provided so as to be rotatable with the lower portion as a rotation axis. The movable body 32 is rotated by a drive mechanism composed of a motor, gears, and the like. The operation of the movable body 32 is controlled by the display control unit 123. Specifically, the display control unit 123 operates (rotates) the movable body 32 via a drive circuit (circuit for driving the drive mechanism) (not shown) and the drive mechanism.

The active notice is executed before the reach is established (FIG. 8-2), and is an effect of changing the display mode of the active display 5HA (FIG. 8-3). The active display 5HA is a display corresponding to the variable display being executed, and the hold display 5HR or 5HL corresponding to the variable display at which the execution is started is moved and enlarged, and the lower center of the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. Is displayed as an active display 5HA. Specifically, the active notice changes the display color of the active display 5HA (the normal color before the change is white) (FIG. 8-3 (B)). Further, the active notice may add the next notice icon 12AK001 (a balloon with "next notice" from the active display 5HA) to the active display 5HA, which suggests that the next notice will be executed (FIG. 8-3 (FIG. 8-3). B)). In this way, the active notice changes the display mode of the active display 5HA (addition of the next notice icon 12AK001 is also included in the change of the display mode). In the feature unit 12AK, depending on the display mode of the active display 5HA (particularly, the display color after the active notice is executed and the presence / absence of the next notice icon 12AK001), the expected degree of jackpot of the variable display during execution (ratio of “big hit”). And the expected degree of execution of the next notice (the rate at which the next notice is executed) is different (details will be described later). The active notice is an embodiment in which the active display 5HA is changed without warning, but the predetermined image is changed after the active display 5HA is acted upon (reaching the active display 5HA (contact, etc.)) (in this case, the display of the active display 5HA). The active notice of the failure mode that does not change the mode may be separately prepared). The display mode of the active display 5HA changed (also referred to as “changed”) by the active notice is maintained even after the end of the active notice (after the display mode is changed).

The cut-in notice is executed during the normal reach (after the reach is established, before the development to the super reach, etc.) (Fig. 8-2). The execution timing of the cut-in notice (execution period, which has a time range; the same applies hereinafter) is after the execution timing of the active notice. The cut-in notice is an effect in which a cut that has nothing to do with the flow of the effect that has been executed up to that point is inserted (cut-in) (Fig. 8-4). In the cut, any one of "Character A" 12A002 (Fig. 8-4 (A)), "Character B" (not shown), and "Next notice character" 12AK003 (Fig. 8-4 (B)). Is displayed. "Character A" 12A002 and "Character B" are characters without the characters "Next notice!" (The next notice is not directly suggested), and "Next notice character" 12AK003 is "Next notice". The character is a character displayed on the face or body (directly suggesting the next notice). When the cut-in notice is executed, the jackpot expectation of the variable display being executed and the execution expectation of the next notice differ depending on the type of the character displayed in the cut-in notice (details will be described later). The cut-in notice is performed instead of part of the normal reach rendition.

The character production is executed during the normal reach and after the execution timing of the cut-in notice (Fig. 8-2). The character effect is an effect of operating the movable body 32 during normal reach (FIG. 8-5 (A)) (FIG. 8-5 (B)). The character production is a production that suggests that the current normal reach will develop into a super reach. The character production is performed in place of part of the normal reach production. The execution ratio of the character production will be described later.

The next notice is executed during the normal reach and after the execution timing of the character effect (particularly immediately after the execution of the character effect or at the time of development to the super reach) (Fig. 8-2). The next notice will be the production content of Super Reach (it may be the production content of Super Reach that develops after that, or it may be the production content of a randomly determined type of Super Reach regardless of whether it develops after that). (Fig. 8-5 (C)). After the execution of the next notice, the super reach will be executed (Fig. 8-5 (D)). The next notice has a big hit expectation that is different from super reach and so on. The next announcement will be performed in place of part of the normal reach rendition. In addition, when developing from normal reach to super reach (at the end of normal reach), a development effect for notifying the development to super reach may be executed, and the next notice is an embodiment executed in place of the development effect. You may.

In order to set the execution of each of the above effects, the feature unit 12AK executes, for example, the process shown in FIG. 8-6 as the variable display start setting process (step S171). The various decisions made in the following processes are determined by, for example, a lottery (the same applies to the decisions made in other feature units as appropriate). The decision by lottery may be a random decision, for example, a table (decision value to be compared with the random number value is determined) stored in the ROM 121 based on various random numbers for production (random number of any of a plurality of types). Refer to the table assigned to the result).

The effect control CPU 120 is first specified by an effect control command (display result specification command, variation pattern specification command, etc.) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the special figure game, and the display result or variation pattern (hereinafter, these). Each of them determines the display result (fixed decorative pattern) of the variable display according to the display result of this time and the fluctuation pattern of this time (step 12AKS001). The fixed decorative pattern may be determined in advance according to the combination of the display result and the variation pattern.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current fluctuation pattern specifies the execution of super reach (PA3-2, PA3-3, PB3-2, PB3-3) (step 12AKS002).

When the execution of the super reach is specified (step 12AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the next notice (step 12AKS003). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the next notice at a different ratio depending on the display result of this time (for example, the reference table is made different according to the display result. The same applies to the "different ratio" below). An example of the determination is shown in FIG. 8-7. As shown in FIG. 8-7, when the display result of this time is a big hit (at the time of a big hit, the same applies hereinafter), the determination ratio of the decision result of "execute the next notice" is "do not execute the next notice". It is higher than the decision rate of the decision result. On the other hand, when the display result this time is lost (at the time of loss, the same applies hereinafter), the magnitude relationship of each decision ratio is reversed. Therefore, when the next notice is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the next notice is not executed (here, the big hit expectation is considerably high). In addition, whether or not to execute the next notice is determined according to the display result, not the fluctuation pattern (type of super reach) of this time, so the jackpot expectation of the next notice (the jackpot expectation suggested by the next notice) is determined. , Super reach type (A or B), does not depend on other effects, etc. (The jackpot expectation of the next notice is separate from the jackpot expectation of super reach). When the next notice informs the production content of the super reach that develops after that, the content of the next notice is different depending on, for example, the type of the subsequent super reach. When the next notice announces the effect content of the type of super reach randomly determined regardless of whether it develops after that, when it is decided to execute the next notice, the effect content to be notified by the next notice is decided separately. Then, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the content of the effect to be notified. In addition, a plurality of types of next notices may be prepared for one super reach, and the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the type.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the accessory effect (step 12AKS004). Whether or not to execute the character effect is determined at a fixed rate regardless of the display result of this time, the fluctuation pattern of this time (type of super reach), the next notice, the active notice, the cut-in notice, and the like. FIG. 8-8 shows an example of the determination. As shown in FIG. 8-8, it is determined that the bonus effect is executed at a higher rate than the non-execution, and when the super reach is executed, the bonus effect is executed in most cases. The character production is performed independently regardless of the type of super reach, the presence or absence of execution of each production such as the next notice, the active notice, and the cut-in notice, and the execution mode. It should be noted that the character production may be executed whenever it develops into super reach, and may not be executed when it does not develop into super reach.

Since the next notice and the character effect are executed when the super reach is executed, the development to the super reach is confirmed when any one of the next notice and the character effect is executed. These productions are also productions that suggest the development of super reach.

After step 12AKS004, when the current fluctuation pattern does not specify the execution of super reach (step 12AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 secures the execution period of the active notice and the cut-in notice for the current fluctuation pattern. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern has a special figure variation time (here, since the cut-in notice is executed during the normal reach, the reach variation patterns PA3-2-PA3-4, PB3-2-PB3-4). (Step 12AKS005).

In the case of a variation pattern in which the active notice and the cut-in notice can be executed (step 12AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the active notice is executed (step 12AKS006).

In step 12AKS006, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the next notice is executed (whether or not it is decided to execute the next notice in step 12AKS003), and the display result of this time (“at the time of big hit” or “missing”). Whether or not to execute the active notice is determined at a different rate depending on the time ").

FIG. 8-9 (A) shows an example of determining whether or not to execute the active notice. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), the decision result that the active notice is executed when the next notice is executed is more than when the next notice is not executed at both the big hit time and the loss time. The decision rate is high, and the decision rate of the decision result that the active notice is not executed is low. Therefore, when the active notice is executed, the expectation for executing the next notice is higher than when the active notice is not executed. In addition, in both cases with and without execution of the next notice, at the time of a big hit, the decision rate of the decision result of "execute the active notice" is higher than the decision rate of the decision result of "do not execute the active notice". At the time of loss, the opposite is true. Therefore, when the active notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the active notice is not executed.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 12AKS006 to execute the active notice, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the active display 5HA after being changed by the active notice. In this decision, first, the display color after the change is determined at a different rate according to the display result of this time ("at the time of big hit" or "at the time of loss"), and the next notice is made at a different rate depending on whether or not the next notice is executed. It is determined whether or not the icon 12AK001 is added or not.

FIG. 8-9 (B) shows an example of determining the display color of the active display 5HA after the execution of the active notice. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the display color after the change is higher in the order of gold> red> blue, and vice versa at the time of loss. Therefore, the display colors of the active display 5HA are in the order of gold> red> blue, and the expectation of a big hit is high. It is preferable that white, which is the display color when the active notice is not executed, has a lower expectation of big hit than blue.

FIG. 8-9 (C) shows an example of determining whether or not to add the next notice icon 12AK001. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), the next notice icon 12AK001 is not added when the next notice is not executed. Therefore, when the next notice icon 12AK001 is displayed, the execution of the next notice is confirmed, and the execution of the next notice is suggested. Further, when the next notice is executed, the next notice icon 12AK001 may or may not be added (it is easy to add). When the next notice icon 12AK001 is displayed, the next notice is more likely to be executed than when it is not displayed. Even if the next notice icon 12AK001 is displayed, it is possible to prepare a pattern in which the next notice is not executed (however, when the next notice icon 12AK001 is displayed, the next notice is displayed more than when it is not displayed. Make it easier to execute).

As described above, the display mode of the active display 5HA can indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit and the degree of expectation of execution of the next notice (particularly, these are high). In addition, the jackpot expectation and the execution expectation of the next notice are actually affected by the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern that specifies Super Reach A and B, the jackpot determination ratio (win / fail ratio, etc.), etc., so the above jackpot In order to realize the degree of expectation, the degree of expectation of execution of the next notice, and the magnitude relationship thereof, the above-mentioned determination ratios may be appropriately adjusted (note that the determination ratios in FIGS. 8-9 can also be appropriately changed).

The method of determining whether or not to execute the active notice is arbitrary. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the active notice and the mode in which the active notice may be executed may be collectively determined by referring to a table having a decision result for simultaneously designating the presence / absence of execution and the mode of active notice. When the jackpot expectation of the active display 5HA display mode and the execution expectation of the next notice are "gold" and the next notice icon is added> the display color is "red" and the next notice icon is added. When is> When the display color is "blue" and the next notice icon is added> When the display color is "gold" and the next notice icon is not added> When the display color is "red" and the next notice icon is added When not> When the display color is "blue" and the next notice icon is not added> The normal color (when the active notice is not executed) may be in this order. In this way, the big hit expectation and the execution expectation of the next notice may be different depending on the combination of the next notice icon and the display color of the active display 5HA, and when the next notice icon is added, the big hit The degree of expectation and the degree of expectation for execution of the next notice may be improved as compared with the case where the next notice icon is not added.

After step 12AKS006, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice (step 12AKS007).

In step 12AKS007, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the next notice is executed, whether or not the active notice is executed (whether or not it is decided to execute the next notice in step 12AKS006), and the display result of this time. Whether or not to execute the cut-in notice is determined at different rates depending on the situation.

FIG. 8-10 (A) shows an example of determining whether or not to execute the cut-in notice. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), at both the big hit and the loss, the next notice and the active notice are executed> the next notice is executed and the active notice is not executed> the next notice and the active notice are not executed. In order, the decision rate of the decision result of "execute the cut-in notice" is high, and the next notice and the active notice are executed. <The next notice is executed and the active notice is not executed. <The next notice and the active notice are not executed. In the order of, the decision rate of the decision result of "do not execute the cut-in notice" is low. Therefore, when the cut-in notice is executed, the expectation for executing the next notice is higher than when the cut-in notice is not executed. Also, the cut-in notice is more likely to be executed when the active notice is executed than when it is not executed. In particular, when the next notice is executed, the cut-in notice is more likely to be executed when the active notice is executed than when the active notice is not executed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the next notice and the active notice are executed, at the time of a big hit, the decision ratio of the decision result of "execute the cut-in notice" is the decision ratio of the decision result of "do not execute the cut-in notice". Higher than, and vice versa when lost. Therefore, when the cut-in notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the cut-in notice is not executed. It should be noted that the execution rate of the cut-in notice does not depend on whether or not the character production is executed. In particular, when the next notice is executed, the execution rate of the cut-in notice does not change depending on whether or not the character effect is executed.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 12AKS007 to execute the cut-in notice, the effect control CPU 120 determines the character to be displayed in the cut-in notice.

FIG. 8-10 (B) shows an example of determining a character to be displayed in the cut-in notice. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), if the next notice is not executed, the character 12AK003 of the next notice will not be displayed in the cut-in notice. Further, when the next notice is executed, the character 12AK003 of the next notice may or may not be displayed (it is easy to be displayed). Therefore, when the character 12AK003 of the next notice is displayed, the execution of the cut-in notice is confirmed, and the execution of the cut-in notice is suggested (when the character 12AK003 of the next notice is displayed, the next time than when it is not displayed. Notice is easy to execute). In addition, when the next notice is executed, the decision ratio of character A (12AK002) is higher than the decision ratio of character B in both the big hit and the loss, and when the next notice is not executed, both the big hit and the loss. In, the determination ratio of the character A is lower than the determination ratio of the character B. Therefore, the execution expectation of the next notice is higher in the order of character> character A> character B of the next notice. In addition, for the character of the next notice, the decision rate at the time of big hit is higher than the decision rate at the time of loss (when the next notice is executed), and for character A, the decision rate at the time of loss is at the time of the next notice execution. However, it is higher than the decision rate at the time of big hit, and the decision rate at the time of other losses is the same as the decision rate at the time of big hit, so the expectation of big hit is in the order of character> character B> character A of the next notice. High (compared to the execution expectation of the next notice, the rankings of character A and character B are reversed). In addition, the cut-in notice may include a pattern in which the next notice is not executed even if the character of the next notice is displayed (however, when the character of the next notice is displayed, the next notice is displayed rather than when it is not displayed. Easy to execute).

As described above, the type of character displayed in the cut-in notice can indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit and the degree of expectation of execution of the next notice (particularly, these are high). In addition, the jackpot expectation and the execution expectation of the next notice are actually affected by the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern that specifies Super Reach A and B, the jackpot determination ratio (win / fail ratio, etc.), etc., so the above jackpot In order to realize the degree of expectation, the degree of expectation of execution of the next notice, and the magnitude relationship thereof, the above-mentioned determination ratios may be appropriately adjusted (note that the determination ratios in FIGS. 8-10 can also be appropriately changed). The method of determining whether or not to execute the next notice is also arbitrary.

After step 12AKS007, when the fluctuation pattern does not have a special figure fluctuation time that can secure the execution period of the active notice and the cut-in notice (step 12AKS005; No), the effect control CPU 120 reaches based on the current fluctuation pattern and the like. The presence or absence of execution of various effects such as the effect and other notice effects and the effect mode are determined (step 12AKS008), and the execution timing of the effect determined to be executed (determined in advance in relation to the variation pattern and the type of effect to be executed). (), The effect mode, and the start of variable display are instructed to the display control unit 123 (step 12AKS009), and the effect process flag is updated to "2" (step 12AKS010). When the display control unit 123 receives the above instruction, the display control unit 123 starts variable display. Further, the display control unit 123 executes each effect determined above in the execution of the variable display effect process that is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt at a predetermined timing in relation to the fluctuation pattern (in addition, the display control unit 123 executes each effect. As a result, the execution of each effect is realized).

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In this feature unit 12AK, an active notice (especially one to add the next notice icon 12AK001) and a cut-in notice (especially one to display the character 12AK003 of the next notice) are executed as an effect that can suggest the execution of the next notice. Therefore, the fun of the game is improving. Further, when the active notice is executed when the next notice is executed, the cut-in notice is more likely to be executed (the execution rate is higher) than when the active notice is not executed. In addition, the character production is executed without depending on the next notice, the active notice, the cut-in notice, and the like. In other words, the execution ratio of the cut-in notice and the active notice when the next notice is executed does not directly depend on whether or not the character effect is executed. Therefore, the execution patterns of the production are diversified, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in the cut-in notice and active notice, the character of the next notice and the display of the next notice icon 12AK001 directly suggest the execution of the next notice, so the expectation of whether or not the next notice will be executed is clear. Since it can be notified, the fun of the game is improving. Further, in the cut-in notice and the active notice, the first mode that directly suggests the next notice (the display mode in which the character 12AK003 of the next notice and the next notice icon 12AK001 are added) and the first mode that does not directly suggest the next notice. Two modes (character A, character B, and the mode in which the next notice icon 12AK001 is not added) are prepared, and the first mode is easier to execute the next notice (execution rate is higher). According to the first aspect and the second aspect, the cut-in notice and the active notice are diversified, and the fun of the game is improved. Further, in the first aspect, the next advance notice is more likely to be executed, so that the player pays attention to the form of the cut-in notice and the active notice, so that the interest of the game is improved. Further, according to the first aspect, the execution of the next notice can be clearly notified, and the fun of the game is improved.

In addition, as the character of the next notice of the cut-in notice (the character that directly suggests the execution of the next notice), the first character (such as the above-mentioned character 12AK003 of the next notice) in which "Next notice!" Is displayed and " You may prepare a second character with "Next notice?" Displayed. In this case, the execution of the next notice is confirmed for the first character, and the next notice may not be executed for the second character (even if there is a gap) (however, than when the second character is not displayed). However, the next notice is easy to be executed.) Also, regarding the next notice icon (the icon that directly suggests the execution of the next notice), the first icon of the "next notice" balloon (the above next notice icon 12AK001) and the first of the "next notice?" 2 icons and may be prepared. In this case, the execution of the next notice is confirmed for the first icon, and the next notice may not be executed for the second icon (even if there is a gap) (however, than when the second icon is not displayed). However, the next notice is easy to be executed.) In this way, a plurality of modes may be provided as modes that directly suggest the next notice, and the execution expectation of the next notice may be different for the plurality of modes (all may be different, and some of them may be the same). .. As a result, the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, by preparing a mode (second character or second icon) in which the next notice may not be executed, an opportunity to execute a cut-in notice or an active notice (especially, a notice of a mode that directly suggests the next notice). Execution opportunity) can be increased, and the player can be made aware of the existence of the next notice, and the cut-in notice and the active notice have a suggestion mode of the next notice. Is improved. In addition, it is preferable that the mode (icon or character) that directly suggests the next notice has a jackpot expectation level higher than a specific jackpot expectation level, such as appearing only at the time of super reach or higher.

Regarding the cut-in notice, the expectation of execution of the next notice is higher in the order of character> character A> character B of the next notice, but the expectation of big hit is higher in the order of character> character B> character A of the next notice (next time). Compared to the execution expectation of the notice, the order of character A and character B is reversed), and so on. By making the order of high and low of the jackpot expectation of each mode different, for example, even if the cut-in notice is executed in the mode in which the execution expectation of the next notice is low, if the jackpot expectation of the mode is high, the jackpot is hit. Since the expectation can be maintained, the fun of the game is improved.

When the jackpot expectation of the active display 5HA display mode and the execution expectation of the next notice are "gold" and the next notice icon is added> the display color is "red" and the next notice icon is added. When is> When the display color is "blue" and the next notice icon is added> When the display color is "gold" and the next notice icon is not added> When the display color is "red" and the next notice icon is added When not> When the display color is "blue" and the next notice icon is not added> By adding the next notice icon as in the order of normal color (when the active notice is not executed), the jackpot expectation and the next notice By improving the execution expectation level of the game compared to when the next notice icon is not added, the next notice icon can be noticed and the fun of the game is improved. When the display color is "gold" and the next notice icon is added> When the display color is "gold" and the next notice icon is not added> When the display color is "red" and the next notice icon is added When is> When the display color is "red" and the next notice icon is not added> When the display color is "blue" and the next notice icon is added> When the display color is "blue" and the next notice icon is added When not> Normal color (when the active notice is not executed), the next notice icon is added, but the jackpot expectation and the next notice execution expectation are displayed one step higher (the next notice icon is added). If the display color is "red", it is lower than "gold"), but it may be higher than the one without the next notice icon. Even in such a case, the interest of the game is improved.

The concept of active notice and the concept of cut-in notice are applicable to each other. For example, instead of adding or adding the next notice icon to the display mode of the active display 5HA after the change due to the active notice, the display mode of the next notice (for example, the characters "next notice" or the next notice such as "next time" is added. A display mode in which characters or images reminiscent of the characters or images are displayed, that is, a mode that directly suggests the next notice) may be provided. Further, regarding the cut-in notice, the next notice icon or the like may be added to the character A or B. Also, regarding the relationship between the big hit expectation and the execution expectation of the next notice, the display color of the big hit expectation is "red" (for example, the next notice icon is added) for the active notice as well as the cut-in notice. It may or may not be added. The same applies below) is higher than "blue", but the execution expectation of the next notice is higher for "blue" than for "red". May be good. In this way, for a certain effect, the interest of the game is improved by making the order of the jackpot expectation degree of each aspect of the effect different from the order of the execution expectation degree of the next notice of each aspect of the effect. ..

Further, the character effect can be executed at a predetermined timing during the execution of the normal reach when the super reach is executed, but the determination ratio of whether or not the execution is performed at the predetermined timing is whether the display result is a big hit or a loss. Since it does not depend on it, the character production is independent of the next notice, cut-in notice, active notice, etc., which diversifies the execution pattern of the production and makes the game more interesting. It is improving.

In addition, instead of the character effect, an explanatory effect for displaying an explanation about the game may be executed. The explanatory effect is, for example, an effect of displaying an explanation about the game on the image display device 5 with a telop. The explanatory effect is executed, for example, at least one of the timings A to D (execution period of the explanatory effect) shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A). Timing A is a timing before the execution timing of the active notice. The timing B is the timing during the execution of the normal reach after the execution timing of the active notice and before the execution timing of the cut-in notice. The timing C is the timing during the execution of the normal reach after the execution timing of the active notice, after the execution timing of the cut-in notice, and before the execution timing of the next notice. The timing D is the timing during execution of the super reach after the execution timing of the next notice. Timings A to D are all timings that arrive with one variable display. FIG. 8-11 (B) shows an example of determining whether or not the above-mentioned effect is executed and the execution timing (any of timings A to D) when the effect is executed. Here, each decision ratio is equal, and the presence / absence and execution timing of the explanation effect are the same as the character effect, the display result of this time, the fluctuation pattern of this time (type of super reach), the next notice, It is decided at a fixed rate regardless of active notice, cut-in notice, etc. It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the explanatory effect is executed for each of the timings A to D. The content of the explanation effect (explanation about the game) may be different depending on the execution timing. By executing the explanation effect at at least one of a plurality of timings, the execution pattern of the effect is diversified and the fun of the game is improved. Further, since the explanation effect does not depend on the next notice, the active notice, the cut-in notice, etc., as in the case of the character effect, even if the explanation effect is executed at at least one of a plurality of timings, one variable display is performed. It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as predicting the execution of the cut-in notice depending on whether or not the explanation effect is executed without interrupting the flow of the effect. In this way, various effects including explanatory effects can be suitably executed, and the fun of the game is improved.

(Structure of feature unit 12AK)
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine according to the feature unit 12AK, which is an example of the above description, will be described below. In addition, in order to realize the following configuration, the contents of the above description (including the decision ratio for determining various effects) can be changed as appropriate.

(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 12AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 12AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a specific effect (for example, next notice), and
Before the specific effect (for example, it may be before the execution start timing of the specific effect. That is, the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the first effect may partially overlap). A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a first effect (for example, an active notice), and
Before the specific effect (for example, it may be before the execution start timing of the specific effect. That is, the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the second effect may partially overlap). , A second effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a second effect (for example, a cut-in notice) different from the first effect.
A third effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a third effect (for example, an accessory effect, an explanatory effect, etc.) different from the first effect and the second effect is provided.
The execution rate of the second effect is
The time when the first effect is executed and the specific effect is executed is higher than when the specific effect is executed without the first effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ,
It is the same when the third effect is executed and the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is executed without the third effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ..

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

The effects that realize the specific effect, the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, but may be other effects (the execution order of each effect can be changed as appropriate). ). For example, the first effect is a look-ahead determination (a determination regarding a pending variable display (a look-ahead determination to determine whether the target variable display has a specific mode such as reach or a big hit)). It may be a hold display notice that changes the display mode of the hold display based on the result (note that the active notice may be executed based on the result of the look-ahead determination). Further, for example, a plurality of timings at which the first effect of changing the hold display or the active display can be executed may be provided. For the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect, the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute the effect on the main board 11 side, and issues an effect control command (variation pattern specification command) to specify a variation pattern according to the determination result. The first effect, the second effect, and the third effect may be executed on the effect control board 12 side. The second effect may be an active notice and the first effect may be a cut-in notice. One of the first effect to the third effect is given as a group notice (for example, a mode that directly suggests the next notice is included), and a notice by a pseudo-ream temporary stop symbol (for example, the stop of the next notice symbol). It may be another notice effect such as (including an embodiment).

The first effect is an active notice that adds the next notice icon 12AK001 (the first effect of the first aspect of the first aspect described later), and the second effect is a cut-in notice using the character 12AK003 of the next notice (the first effect described later). It may be the second effect of one aspect). In this case, the determination of whether or not to execute the active notice in FIG. 9 (particularly, the decision to execute the cut-in notice using the character 12AK003 of the next notice) depends on whether or not the active notice to which the next notice icon 12AK001 is executed is executed. It is done at different rates depending on the situation (note that the determination method is arbitrary). When the next notice is executed, when the active notice to which the next notice icon 12AK001 is added is executed, when the next notice is executed, and when the active notice to which the next notice icon 12AK001 is added is not executed. Rather, it is preferable to make it easier to execute the cut-in notice using the character 12AK003 of the next notice.

(2) As the mode of the first effect, a first aspect that directly suggests the specific effect (for example, a mode in which the next notice icon 12AK001 is added) and a second aspect that does not directly suggest the specific effect. (For example, the mode in which the next notice icon 12AK001 is not added), and
When the mode of the first effect is the first aspect, the execution rate of the specific effect is higher than that of the second aspect (for example, the active notice is executed and the next notice icon 12AK001 is displayed. In some cases, the next notice is more likely to be executed than when the active notice is executed and the next notice icon 12AK001 is not displayed),
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According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) As the second aspect of the effect, a first aspect that directly suggests the specific effect (for example, display of a character of the next notice) and a second aspect that does not directly suggest the specific effect (for example). , Character A or B display, etc.)
When the mode of the second effect is the first aspect, the execution rate of the specific effect is higher than that of the second aspect (for example, when the character of the next notice is displayed, the character A or It is easier to execute the next notice than when B is displayed),
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According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

Directly suggesting the specific effect in the first aspect of the first effect and the second effect is an image of the name of the specific effect, an image in which the name of the specific effect is iconified or characterized (next notice icon 12AK001, It includes displaying the character 12AK003) of the next notice, the image used in the specific effect (reduced, iconized, including the character), and the like. The second aspect of the first effect and the second effect, which does not directly suggest the specific effect, includes an aspect in which each image is not displayed.

(4) The third effect can be executed at a specific timing (for example, the timing during normal reach when super reach is executed).
The execution ratio of the third effect at the specific timing is the same when the gaming machine is controlled to an advantageous state favorable to the player and when the gaming machine is not controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8-8). , See Figure 8-11),
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According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

The third effect is (1) a suggestion effect that suggests that the current state is in the latent probability change, and (2) a suggestion effect that suggests a fall when the probability change state is terminated when it is decided to fall by lottery. (3) A pachinko game machine that mixes 1 type and 2 types, specifically, a game ball enters a specific area (a region inside a blade that opens with a small hit) at the time of 2 types (for example, a small hit) (winning). Then, in the pachinko gaming machine that is in the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state started by the game ball entering a specific area when the blades are open for each of the two types is 16 rounds. Is a suggestion effect that suggests separately from the suggestion of a small hit. Or, in a variable display in which the variable display result is a 16R jackpot in one type of pachinko gaming machine, a suggestion effect suggesting a 16-round jackpot gaming state (for example, "if the current variable display display result is a jackpot" , 16R confirmed (16R big hit game state confirmed) ", etc.), (5) Suggestive effect suggesting that the time will be shortened after the big hit game state, etc., which is currently being executed (or pending) It may be an effect that does not suggest the jackpot expectation of the display or the jackpot (the lottery result of the jackpot at the start of the variable display). In particular, the third effect is a ratio that does not depend on whether or not it is a big hit (and a small hit) at a feasible timing (a ratio that does not depend on the ratio of the winning or losing lottery of the big hit or the small hit (if there is a small hit)). It is preferable that the presence or absence of execution is determined. In addition, in the third effect, error display (especially an error such as a full tank error that does not stop the progress of the game is preferable), left-handed or right-handed notification, display of the number of prize balls won during high base, and prize balls won are predetermined. Even if it is a production of notification that the progress of the game does not stop, such as notification that the number has been exceeded (display of "1000 shots over"), and it is a production other than the production related to the advantage (notice production or suggestion production). good.

(5) The first effect may be before the second effect (for example, before the execution start timing of the second effect. That is, the execution period of the first effect and the execution period of the second effect are , May be partially duplicated) (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11).
The third effect can be performed at at least one of a plurality of timings (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11).
The plurality of timings may be at least before the execution timing of the second effect (for example, before the execution start timing of the second effect. That is, the execution period of the third effect and the execution of the second effect). The period includes the execution timing of (which may partially overlap) (see, for example, FIGS. 8-11).
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According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

The specific effect and the second effect may be executed after the reach is established (during normal reach or super reach), and the first effect may be executed before the reach is established and after the reach is established (during normal reach or super reach). In this case, the first effect executed before the reach is established may be executed in the first aspect, but the first effect executed after the reach is established is not executed in the first aspect. (For example, the change in the display color of the active display 5HA is executed even after the reach is established by the active notice, but the addition of the next notice icon 12AK001 is executed only before the reach is established). As a result, it is possible to suggest the execution of a specific effect such as the next notice from an early stage, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the first effect can be executed after the specific effect or the second effect, which improves the fun of the game.

The plurality of timings that can be executed in the explanatory effect include the timing before the reach is established and the timing after the reach is established, and the explanatory effect executed at the timing before the reach is established is the third effect, and the timing after the reach is established. Whether or not the explanatory effect to be executed may be determined so as to have a big hit expectation (in this case, the explanatory effect executed at the timing after the reach is established is different from the third effect). With such a configuration, the execution pattern of the production is diversified, and the fun of the game is improved.

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The above configurations can also be applied to slot machines (for example, slot machines equipped with one or more of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.)). In this case, the effect corresponding to the super reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of variable displays, and the specific effect is executed before the start of the execution of the continuous effect, and the continuous effect is executed. Anything that suggests The first effect to the third effect may be realized by an appropriate effect.

The following configuration of the feature section can be appropriately applied to each of the above configurations. Each of the above-mentioned specific effect and the first to third effects may be applied to various effects in the following feature units. For example, the setting change notification and / or the setting confirmation notification described later may be used as the third effect. Further, at least one of the specific effect and the first to third effects may be an effect that suggests the following set value (the winning / failing ratio of the big hit differs depending on the value). Specifically, the specific effect is a suggestion effect that suggests the following setting values, the first effect and the second effect are effects that can suggest the execution of the suggestion effect, and the third effect is the setting change notification and / Alternatively, it may be a setting confirmation notification.

(Explanation of configuration for other feature parts)
Next, other feature parts in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. This feature unit makes it possible to control an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the set value, and a configuration or setting for making the set value changeable based on a predetermined setting change operation. It is equipped with a configuration that allows the set values to be confirmed by display. Then, the set value can be displayed by the configuration that can display the information on the game value such as the prize ball given when the game medium such as the game ball enters the predetermined area.

FIG. 9-1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to this feature portion. The same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the above-described embodiments. For example, the output circuit 111 may have the same configuration as the solenoid circuit 111. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may have the same configuration as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The effect display device 5 may have the same configuration as the image display device 5. When the display result is "missing" (hiragana), it is the same as when the display result is "missing" (katakana). The first general winning opening switch 26A, the second general winning opening switch 26B, the third general winning opening switch 26C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 26D are game balls that have passed (entered) any one of a plurality of general winning openings 10. Is detected, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection.

The effect control board 12 is connected to an operation motor AK011 to AK014 for driving a movable member serving as a movable accessory (movable effect device) and an origin sensor AK021 to AK024 for detecting the origin position of the movable member. .. 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. The effect control board 12 is provided with a real-time clock (RTC) 126 capable of outputting time information.

In this embodiment, when the small hit game state is controlled, the second large winning opening provided separately from the first large winning opening, which is the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, is It becomes an open state in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the second large winning opening is opened during the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Make it a state. In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening is set to open once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses in the small hit game state, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it may be opened multiple times in the small hit game state. When the solenoid 83 for the 2nd big prize opening door is on, the 2nd big winning opening is opened by the 2nd big winning opening door, and the game ball passes (enters) the 2nd big winning opening. It will be easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the 2nd big prize opening door is in the off state, the 2nd big winning opening is closed by the 2nd big winning opening, and the game ball passes through the 2nd big winning opening ( Entry) is disabled. In this way, the second major winning opening changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second major winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state is provided in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second major winning opening. You may.

The count switch 23 is a first count switch that detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first prize-winning opening. The game ball that passes (enters) the second prize-winning opening is detected by the second count switch by passing through the second count switch installed in the second prize-winning opening. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second count switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball passes (enters) the second major winning opening that has been opened in this way, the game ball passes (enters) another normal winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. ) More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, when the second big winning opening is opened, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the 2nd prize opening is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the 2nd prize opening to obtain the prize ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. There are two states.

Inside the second prize opening, a third count switch and a fourth count switch through which a game ball can pass are installed. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second major winning opening passes through either the third count switch or the fourth count switch and is guided to the back side of the game board 2. The game ball is detected by the third count switch by passing through the third count switch. The game ball is detected by the 4th count switch by passing through the 4th count switch.

In this embodiment, the game state after the end of the small hit game is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch during the small hit game. Therefore, during the period when the second big winning door is open during the small hit game, if the course of the game ball is changed by adding vibration or the like and the game ball is detected by the third count switch, Since fraud that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player becomes possible, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop the game in such a case.

Inside the second prize opening, a regulating member that regulates and allows the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch is provided. The regulating member is provided so as to be able to change between a regulated state that regulates the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch and a permissible state that allows the flow of the game ball toward the third count switch. Has been done.

In the small hit game state, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening passes through the third count switch, it becomes a "big hit" based on the passage of the third count switch of the game ball (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball by the third count switch. On the other hand, if the game ball that has won the second big winning opening in the small hit game state passes through the fourth count switch, it does not become a "big hit". That is, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball by the fourth count switch.

Then, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch of the game ball, the second big winning opening door has a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example). For example, the second major winning opening is opened during the period until 10) winning balls are generated. As a result, a round game is executed in which the second major winning opening is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch, the second big winning opening is controlled to the first state. The first prize opening may be controlled to the first state without limitation.

The round game, which is the opening cycle of the second major winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "15" or "5"). Even before the number of times the round game is executed reaches the upper limit, the round game may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball did not win in the second major winning opening). good.

FIG. 9-2 is a rear view showing a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a power supply board 17, and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the board case 201. The main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 29 that can be visually recognized from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display monitor 29 also has a function of displaying various winning information related to winning. A display changeover switch 30 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 29, and the information displayed on the display monitor 29 can be switched by operating the display changeover switch 30.

The main board 11 has a door opening sensor 90 that detects the opening of the glass door frame that covers the front surface of the game board 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a large winning opening for detecting the opening of the first and second major winning openings. Various sensors such as the door sensor 91 are connected, and it also has a function of determining the occurrence of various abnormalities (errors) based on the detection signals output from these sensors. A reset signal, a power cutoff signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 of the main board 11 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

The main substrate 11 is enclosed in a substrate case 201 made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and a display monitor 29 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged in the center of the main substrate 11 and on the right side of the display monitor 29. The display changeover switch 30 is arranged. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 3 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 3 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.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) has each winning opening (1st big winning opening, 2nd big winning opening, 2nd starting winning opening, 1st starting winning opening, general winning opening, hereinafter, "entrance area". The number of game balls entering the game is totaled, and various winning information such as the ratio and the winning ratio are displayed on the display monitor 29, and these winning information are displayed. This makes it possible to check various winning information such as the ratio of consecutive ratios and the ratio of roles after installation in the amusement park. On the manufacturer side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is usual to design the gaming board surface so that the gaming ball enters the general winning opening (passing the test) at a predetermined frequency. In addition, when conducting the test, it is confirmed (verified) whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, even after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, whether or not adjustments have been made, what kind of adjustments have been made, and as a result of the adjustments, the game balls enter the general winning opening as often as designed. It is confirmed (verified) whether it is. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize the presence / absence and contents of adjustment after installation.

The power supply board 17 is configured to be able to supply power from an AC power supply (AC100V), which is an external power supply (commercial power supply), to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. ing. The power supply board 17 is enclosed in a board case 202 made of a permeable synthetic resin material, and a lock switch 51 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is set on the upper right side of the back surface of the power supply board 17. A setting changeover switch 52 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in the changed state is provided. Further, the power supply board 17 is provided with a clear switch AK001 and a power supply switch AK002.

The lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 that can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Only the staff in possession can operate it. Further, since the lock switch 51 requires key operation, only the staff who has the key to operate the lock switch 51 can operate the lock switch 51 among the staff in the game hall. The lock switch 51 is a switch capable of performing an ON / OFF switching operation by a predetermined key, and is also a switch capable of performing an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pushing operation).

When the power-on operation using the power switch AK002 is performed, a predetermined operation using the lock switch 51 or the clear switch AK001 such as an on / off switching operation in the lock switch 51 and a pressing operation of the clear switch AK001 is performed. May be The lock switch 51 and the clear switch AK001 may perform a predetermined operation using these switches at the same time as the power is turned on by using the power switch AK002. Therefore, at least, the lock switch 51, the clear switch AK001, and the power switch AK002 may be arranged at positions where they can be operated simultaneously by a staff member of the game hall or the like. In this way, the lock switch 51 and the clear switch AK001 can detect various operations such as on / off switching operation and pressing operation by the staff of the amusement park or the like as the power is turned on using the power switch AK002. It is configured in.

At the lower part of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a nozzle (exhaust port) for ejecting the game ball that has won a prize in each winning opening or the gaming ball that has entered the out opening is provided outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is provided with a discharge port switch 70 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a launched game ball). The signal from the outlet switch 70 is taken into the switch circuit 110 of the main board 11.

FIG. 9-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". Note that this command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

The command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special diagram in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, when the variable display result is a determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit", or when the variable display result is "big hit". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (decision result of the jackpot type) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used.

The variation display result notification command includes, for example, commands 8C00H to 8C05H. The command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit A". The command 8C05H is the sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit B".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbols in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. The command 9000H is a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the stored contents of the RAM 102 have been cleared due to the initialization by the game control microcomputer 100 when the power supply by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Is. The command 9100H is a setting change start command that specifies the start of the setting change state that enables the setting value to be changed when the power supply by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The command 9200H is a power failure recovery designation command that specifies the execution of the power failure recovery process corresponding to the power failure recovery. Command 93XXH is a setting change end command that specifies the end of the setting change state.

In the setting change end command, for example, EXT data corresponding to the setting value newly set by the change may be set. In this case, different EXT data is set according to the setting value newly set by the change in the setting change state or the setting value continuously set without being changed. When the set value consists of three stages of 1 to 3, the command 9300H specifies that the set value is set to "1", and the command 9301H specifies that the set value is set to "2". Then, the command 9302H may specify that the set value is set to "3". Alternatively, as the setting change end command, only the command 9300H whose EXT data is 00H is prepared, and the end of the setting change state may be specified by the command 9300H regardless of the setting value newly set by the change. Alternatively, as an effect control command different from the setting change end command, a setting value specification command for specifying the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be prepared. The setting value specification command corresponds to the fluctuation start in each time of the special figure game, for example, with the transmission of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command, in addition to the case of being transmitted with the transmission of the setting change end command. May be sent. Further, a set value designation command may be transmitted as the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times is executed, for example, every 10 fluctuation starts in the special figure game. In place of these, or in addition to these, a setting value designation command may be transmitted in association with the transmission of the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command. A setting value specification command may be transmitted along with the transmission of the customer waiting demo specification command.

The command 9400H is a setting confirmation start command for designating the start of the setting confirmation state that enables the setting value to be confirmed when the power supply by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Command 9401H is a setting confirmation end command that specifies the end of the setting confirmation state. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) is determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process. The command 9F00H is a customer waiting demo designation command for designating the display of the customer waiting demonstration screen (demo screen display) by displaying the effect image corresponding to the progress stop of the game in the customer waiting state.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a command for specifying that the large winning opening is open during the period in which the large winning opening is open in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a command designated after opening the large winning opening that specifies the period during which the large winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. , The first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. Based on this, it is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command D100H is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the third count switch is turned on by passing the game ball through the third count switch, that is, that the V winning is won. On the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may control to execute the V prize notification effect to notify that the V prize has been won, based on the reception of the V prize notification designation command. In the V winning notification effect, different effect patterns may be determined according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the determination ratios of the plurality of effect patterns may be different. In this way, the set value may be suggested depending on the effect mode of the V winning notification effect. For example, the effect mode of the V prize notification effect includes an effect mode in which the rotation direction is clockwise and a production mode in which the rotation direction is counterclockwise when the effect image indicating "V" is rotated and displayed. May be. Alternatively, a plurality of effect modes in which the display colors of the effect images indicating "V" are different may be included. Then, the set value designation command may be transmitted along with the transmission of the V winning notification designation command. As a result, when the V winning notification effect is executed, the effect mode according to the set value can be appropriately determined.

FIG. 9-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value which is a random number for a game counted on the side of the main board 11. In this embodiment, 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 are used. Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 and the random number 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.

In this embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of each random value MR1 to MR5 is illustrated. May be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 9-5 shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss is also referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern of reach loss is also referred to as a reach fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern in which the display result is "big hit" is also referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern in which the display result is "small hit" is also referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... A variation pattern may be provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

The ROM 101 has, for example, a display result determination table (setting value 1), a display result determination table (setting value 2), a display result determination table (setting value 3), a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), and a jackpot type determination. A table (for the second special symbol), a small hit type determination table, etc. are stored.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit and a small hit changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit and the small hit is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the highest payout rate and increasing the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3 to lower the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the larger the value is in the order of 2 or 3, the lower the advantage is.

FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. In the display result determination table, a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, a determination value for a large hit and a determination value for a small hit are set for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the target of the variable display.

FIG. 9-6 (A) shows a display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1. 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, when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, the set value is ". It is set because a big hit is won with a higher probability (1/99) than in the case of "2" and "3", and a part of these judgment values is set as a judgment value corresponding to a small hit. The small hit is won with a higher probability (1/50) than when the values are "2" and "3". When the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value 1 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the judgment value corresponding to the jackpot is the same as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first. Even when the judgment value of is set and the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the jackpot has the same probability (1/99) as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In addition to winning the prize, half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, so that the probability (100/200) is higher than when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display. ) To win a small hit.

FIG. 9-6 (B) shows a display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2. When the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value 2 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the jackpot is hit with a lower probability (1/150) than when the set value is "1". By winning and some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, there is a lower probability (1/99) of small hits than when the set value is "1". You are supposed to win. When the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value 2 is used, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the judgment value corresponding to the jackpot is the same as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first. Even when the judgment value of is set and the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the jackpot has the same probability (1/150) as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In addition to winning the prize, half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, so that the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display. , The small hit is won with the same probability (100/200) as when the set value is "1".

FIG. 9-6 (C) shows a display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3. When the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value 3 is used, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is If it is not set, and therefore the first special symbol is targeted for variable display, it will be a big hit with a lower probability (1/200) than when the set values are "1" and "2". Wins, but does not win small hits (win probability: 0). When the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the second, the judgment value corresponding to the jackpot is the same as when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first. Even when the judgment value of is set and the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the jackpot has the same probability (1/200) as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. In addition to winning the prize, half of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, so that the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display. , The small hit is won with the same probability (100/200) as when the set values are "1" and "2".

The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit A to) with respect to the special symbol. Decide to make a big hit C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Determining whether or not to make a jackpot means determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is a jackpot symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but stop at the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol. In this way, the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state differs depending on the set value. Therefore, if the set value is changed, 1 is set in a plurality of settings having different advantages for the player. Will be changed to other settings.

In this embodiment, in each display result determination table, the winning probabilities of the small hits when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second are all the same, but the small hits are in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. The winning probability may be low. On the other hand, when the variable special map designation buffer is the first, the winning probability of the small hit is lowered in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3, but it is the same as the case where the variable special map designation buffer is the second. In addition, the same winning probability may be used for all the set values.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses a display result determination table to determine whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit. However, a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table are separately provided to determine whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made. Judgment is made using a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer, and the judgment of the small hit is performed. A separate table may be used for the case where the variable special map designation buffer is the first and the case where the buffer is the second.

In this embodiment, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first when the display result judgment table corresponding to the set value 3 is used, the judgment values other than the judgment values corresponding to the big hit are used as the judgment values corresponding to the small hit. It was not set, that is, the small hit was not won, but a part of the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit so that the small hit is won. You may do it. That is, the fact that the ratio of the small hit probability differs depending on the set value includes that the small hit probability is 0%.

In this embodiment, a total of three setting values, 1 to 3, are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The set value that can be set to is 2 or 4 or more (for example, 6). Further, the advantage of the player according to the set value is not limited to the one in which the smaller the set value is, the higher the advantage is for the player, and the larger the set value is, the higher the advantage is for the player. May be good. For example, when the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, 1 has the lowest payout rate, and the larger the value in the order of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, the higher the payout rate, and 6 is. It may be the one with the highest ball output rate. In this way, the larger the value, the lower the advantage for the player when 1 is set as the set value, and the highest advantage for the player when 6 is set. The advantage may be gradually increased.

FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a large hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. Referenced to determine. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variation display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to small hit A or small hit B based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type. Referenced to determine. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the third count switch during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type D is executed. It has become. Further, when the game ball passes through the third count switch during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type E is executed. .. These jackpot D and jackpot E are not the jackpot type determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the game ball is the first during the small hit game of either the small hit A or the small hit B. 3 It is a big hit type determined by whether or not it has passed the count switch.

FIG. 9-7 (A) shows a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol). The jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) uses the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). Referenced when deciding.

FIG. 9-7 (B) shows a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol). The jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) uses the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) to select the jackpot type. Referenced when deciding.

FIG. 9-7 (C) shows a small hit type determination table. The small hit type determination table is referred to when determining the small hit type regardless of whether the game ball is a reserved memory based on which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is won. ..

FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the jackpot types include jackpot A and jackpot D in which the time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and jackpot B, jackpot C, and jackpot E in which the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. It is set. Of these jackpots A to E, jackpot C and jackpot E are considered to be the most advantageous jackpots for the player, and jackpot A and jackpot D are considered to be the most disadvantageous jackpots for the player. Further, since the big hit E is a big hit that is more advantageous than the big hit D, the small hit B is regarded as a small hit that is more advantageous than the small hit A.

Of these jackpots A to jackpot E, jackpot A is a jackpot in which the first jackpot is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, the time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the big hit A. The jackpot B is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the first jackpot is changed to the second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit B, the time saving control is executed until the special figure game is executed 20 times or until the big hit occurs again by the time when the special figure game is executed 20 times. The jackpot C is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) that change the first jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit C, the time saving control is executed until the special figure game is executed 100 times, or until the big hit occurs again by the time when the special figure game is executed 100 times. The jackpot D is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) in which the second big prize opening is changed to a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, the time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot D. The jackpot E is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 14 rounds (so-called 14 rounds) that change the second jackpot into a second state that is advantageous to the player. Further, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit E, the time saving control is executed until the special figure game is executed 100 times, or until the big hit occurs again by the time when the special figure game is executed 100 times.

In the jackpot D and the jackpot E, the jackpot to be opened is the second jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot D and the jackpot E are the jackpots to be opened. , May be the first prize opening. That is, for the small hit game, the second big winning opening is opened, and for the big hit D and the big hit E based on the occurrence of the V prize during the small hit game, the first big winning opening is replaced with the second big winning opening. All you have to do is open the big prize opening.

In the time-saving state, the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" increases, so that a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. For this reason, in the time saving state, a big hit may occur as a result of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, or a big hit may occur due to the V winning of the game ball during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is normal. It tends to occur continuously without going through the state, and it becomes a so-called continuous chan state.

In the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit B is completed, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 20 times, so that a small hit occurs during the 20 special figure games and the game ball is the first. The rate of passing through the 3-count switch (the rate at which a game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs during 20 special game games) is set to about 50%. On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big hit game of the big hit C and the big hit E, the number of special figure games in which the time saving control is executed is set to 100 times, so that a small hit occurs during the 100 special figure games. , The rate at which the game ball passes through the third count switch (the rate at which the game ball wins a V and a big hit occurs during 100 special figure games) is set to almost 100%.

In this embodiment, five types of big hits A to E are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more types of big hits may be provided, and 4 The following types may be provided.

In the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the set value is "1", 0 to 49 of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A, and 50 ~ 149 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B. 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 150 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B. 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the first special symbol, the ratio of determining the big hit B or the big hit C for which the time saving control is executed at the end of the big hit game is lower in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. I am trying to be.

In the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is "1", 0 to 29 of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A, and 30 ~ 99 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 100 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 69 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 70 to 269 are assigned to the jackpot B. From 270 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 200 to 269 are assigned to the jackpot B. From 270 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. In this way, when a jackpot occurs in the special symbol game of the second special symbol, the ratio of determining the jackpots B and C for which the time saving control is executed at the end of the jackpot game is the jackpot in the special symbol game of the first special symbol. Is higher than when the above occurs, and the set values are lowered in the order of 1, 2, and 3.

In this embodiment, when the set value is 1, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to jackpot C is the highest, then the percentage of determining jackpot B is high, and the proportion of determining jackpot A is the highest. The lowest (Big hit type determination ratio in setting value 1: Big hit C> Big hit B> Big hit A). When the set value is 2, the rate of determining the jackpot type to jackpot B is the highest, then the percentage of determining the jackpot A is high, and the percentage of determining the jackpot C is the lowest (set value). Big hit type determination ratio in 2: Big hit B> Big hit A> Big hit C). Further, when the set value is 3, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to jackpot A is the highest, then the percentage of determining jackpot B is high, and the percentage of determining jackpot C is the lowest. (Big hit type determination ratio in set value 3: Big hit A> Big hit B> Big hit C).

Depending on the set value, there may be one or a plurality of undetermined jackpot types among the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C. 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.

In the small hit type determination table, when the set value is "1", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the small hit A, and 100 to 299 are small. It is assigned to hit B. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 149 are assigned to the small hit A, and 150 to 299 are assigned to the small hit B. There is. When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 199 are assigned to the small hit A, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the small hit B. There is. In this way, when a V-winning jackpot occurs during a small hit game, the ratio of determining the jackpot E, in which the number of special figure games in which the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot game ends is 100, is 20 times. It is higher than the ratio for determining the jackpot D, and is lower in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3.

In this embodiment, when the set value is 1, the small hit B is determined at a higher rate than the small hit A as the small hit type, so that a V prize is generated during the small hit game. The ratio of the jackpot type determined to the jackpot E is higher than the ratio determined to the jackpot D (the percentage of the jackpot type determined by the V prize at the set value 1: jackpot E> jackpot D). Further, when the set value is 2, the small hit A and the small hit B are determined at the same ratio as the small hit type, so that a V prize is generated during the small hit game. Based on the above, the ratio of the jackpot type determined to be the jackpot D and the proportion determined to the jackpot E are equal (the percentage of the jackpot type determined by the V prize in the set value 2: jackpot E = jackpot D). Further, when the set value is 3, the small hit A is determined at a higher rate than the small hit B as the small hit type, and the V prize is generated during the small hit game. The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be the jackpot D is higher than the rate at which the jackpot E is determined (the percentage of the jackpot type determined by the V prize at the set value 1: jackpot D> jackpot E).

As described above, in this embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot and the determination ratio of the jackpot type when a V prize occurs are different according to the set value. That is, the type of the small hit game state controlled according to the set value may change, and the type of the big hit game state controlled when the V prize occurs may change. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Depending on the set value, there may be a small hit type that is not determined among the small hit A and the small hit B. That is, if the determination ratio of the small hit type differs depending on the set value, one of the small hit types is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%), that is, the other small hit. It also includes determining the type at a rate of 100%. Further, the determination ratio of the small hit type may be different depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. When the small hit type is determined at different ratios according to the variable special map, there may be a small hit type that is not determined among the small hit A and the small hit B, depending on the variable special map. In other words, in order to determine the small hit type at different ratios according to the fluctuation special chart, one of the small hit types should not be determined (the determination ratio is 0%), that is, the other small hit type should be determined. It also includes making a 100% decision. At least one of the big hit type and the small hit type may be determined by using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result. The larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. The determination ratio of the big hit type and the small hit type is not limited to different depending on the set value, and the big hit type and the small hit type may be determined by the same determination ratio for all the set values.

Regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the playability itself is not limited to the one that does not change, and 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 a 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 jackpot game ends based on the game ball passing through the third count switch during the jackpot game. While controlling the later gaming state to the probabilistic state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a different game property (so-called V probabilistic type) in which the rate at which the game ball passes through the third count switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special map. When the set value set to 3 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the pachinko ball passes through the third count switch during high base (during time reduction control). Based on this, the game may be controlled to a big hit gaming state (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type). Further, although the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as those set in 1 to 3, the jackpot probability and the small hit probability are higher than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4) may be provided. If the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 or 4, the third count switch is used as an effect switch (a switch for executing a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the third count switch). When the set value is 2 or 3, the third count switch is used as a game switch (a switch for controlling the game state to a probabilistic state or a jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the third count switch). You may use it.

The ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variation pattern determination table is used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns according to the predetermined determination result. As the fluctuation pattern judgment table, it is determined in advance that the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" and the fluctuation display result is "small hit". A variation pattern determination table for big hits used at the time of occurrence and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is "out of place" are prepared in advance.

FIG. 9-9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for big hits and a variation pattern determination table for small hits. The jackpot variation pattern determination table is referred to for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination when it is determined that the variation display result is the jackpot symbol. The variation pattern determination table for small hits is referred to for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern when it is determined that the variation display result is to be a small hit symbol.

FIG. 9-9 (A) shows a variation pattern determination table for jackpot A (for jackpot A). The jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A) is referred to when the jackpot type is jackpot A. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), when the set value is "1", the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot is from 0 to 300 in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. ), And 301 to 800 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 801 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). ing. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 351 to 825 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 826 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 400 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 401 to 850 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

FIG. 9-9 (B) shows a variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits B and C). The jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) is referred to when the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), when the set value is "1", the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot is from 0 to 100 in the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 (for jackpot B and jackpot C). It is assigned to PB1-1), 101-350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). Is assigned to. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 150 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 151 to 450 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 451 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 0 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 201 to 550 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

The jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A) and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) include the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1) and the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-). 2) For each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take. When the jackpot A is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2) is higher than the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). Moreover, the set values are lowered in the order of 1, 2, and 3. Further, when the jackpot B or the jackpot C is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) determines the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2). It is higher than the ratio and lowers in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3. In this embodiment, the super reach β is easily determined when the jackpot type is “big hit B” or “big hit C”, and the super reach α is determined when the jackpot type is “big hit A”. By assigning the judgment value so that it is easy to be performed, the player's expectation that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β will be "big hit B" or "big hit C" is raised. Can be.

FIG. 9-9 (C) shows a variation pattern determination table for small hits. In the small hit variation pattern judgment table, regardless of whether the set value is "1", "2", or "3", 0 to 997 of the MR3 judgment value range 0 to 997 is a small hit. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PC1-1) of. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for small hit determination can take for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Has been done. Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the variation pattern of the small hit. With the set values "1", "2", and "3", the fluctuation pattern of the small hit may be determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns at different ratios.

FIG. 9-10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for detachment. The deviation pattern determination table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern when it is determined that the variation display symbol is to be an out-of-bounds symbol.

FIG. 9-10 (A) shows the deviation pattern determination table A for loss. The deviation pattern determination table A is referred to when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the reduction of working hours control. In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and super A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β.

FIG. 9-10 (B) shows the deviation pattern determination table B for loss. The deviation pattern determination table B is referred to when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4 in the low base state. In the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-2) of the deviation and the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the deviation of the super reach β. There is.

FIG. 9-10 (C) shows the deviation pattern determination table C for loss. The deviation pattern determination table C is referred to when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state. In the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 5 to 8 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-2) of the deviation and the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the deviation of the super reach β. There is.

FIG. 9-10 (D) shows the deviation pattern determination table D. The deviation pattern determination table D is referred to when the gaming state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed. In the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2) corresponding to the time reduction control are used. -2) A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of the super reach β.

When the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is higher than that of determining the super reach variation pattern, and the set values 1, 2, and 3 are decreased in this order. It is supposed to be. When the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, 701 to 900 of the determination values are the deviation patterns of the super reach α, and 901 to 997 are the deviations of the super reach β, regardless of the variation pattern determination table. If each variation pattern is assigned, that is, if the variation display result is out of alignment, the super reach variation pattern is determined at a common decision rate regardless of the set value, so the super reach variation pattern It is possible to prevent the effect from being reduced due to the fact that the variable display is not executed.

The "common decision rate" is one in which the decision rate is completely the same at different set values (this embodiment) and the other is the one in which the decision rate is the same at different set values (for example, the set value). The determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach differs by about 1% between 1 to the set value 3). If the variation display result is out of order, it is not limited to the form in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value, and if the variation display result is out of order, Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and only the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of any one of non-reach and normal reach may be the same. It may be the same. If the variation display result is out of order, the setting value in which both the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α out of line and the determination rate of the variation pattern of the out of super reach β are set regardless of the set value is set. Regardless of the form, it is not limited to the same form, and if the variation display result is out of order, only one of the determination rate of the variation pattern out of super reach α and the determination rate of the variation pattern out of super reach β is available. The determination ratio of may be the same regardless of the set value. If the variation display result is out of order, the set value is set so that both the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α out of line and the determination rate of the variation pattern of the out of super reach β are set regardless of the set value. Regardless of the form, it is not limited to the same form, and even when the variation display result is a jackpot, the setting value in which the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot is set regardless of the set value. It may be the same regardless of. When the variation display result is out of order, it is not limited to the form in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach differs depending on the set value, and it is not limited to the set value. Of the reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern, there may be one or more undetermined variation patterns. If the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern differs depending on the set value, one of the variation patterns should not be determined (the determination rate is 0%), or a specific variation pattern should be determined at 100%. It is also included to decide in. It is not limited to the form in which the fluctuation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages, and the number of reserved storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, the variation display of the first special symbol). When executing, the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol, and when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol). May be determined.

In each deviation pattern determination table, regardless of the numerical value set to 1 to 3 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation (PA2-2 and PA2-3) is used. The range of assigned random numbers is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the fluctuation display is actually executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss (super reach loss). The appearance rate of the fluctuation pattern) differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that the rate at which the variation display is executed in the variation pattern out of the super reach is not limited to a different form according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability for each set value are not limited. In consideration of the probability of loss, the variation display may be executed at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the variation pattern of the super reach loss.

FIG. 9-11 shows the game control data holding area 150. The game control data holding area 150 is provided in the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, and is an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 150 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control timer setting unit. It includes a game control counter setting unit 154, a game control buffer setting unit 155, and a game control counter setting unit 154.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data related to the variable display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition by the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are used as pending data. , The storage number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and the starting winning is generated. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held without being started yet, and the variation display result in this special figure game. It is a hold information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit based on (special figure display result).

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the hold data related to the variable display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition by the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment are used as pending data. , The storage number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The second starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning is generated. The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure has not been started yet and is held, and the variation display result in this special figure game. It is a hold information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit based on (special figure display result).

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start opening data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers. The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count values of each of the plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating random numbers, for example, random numbers MR1 to MR4, which are not generated by the random number circuit 104, are stored as random count values, and are stored as random count values according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

A total of game balls and a display of a bonus ratio and the like on the main board 11 of this embodiment will be described. On the main board 11, information regarding the winning of the game, for example, the number of winning balls by winning the first starting winning opening (heso), the number of winning balls by winning the second starting winning opening (electric chew), the first large The number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls due to winning in the winning opening and the second major winning opening (attacker) are input, the number of launched balls is totaled, and the display monitor 29 is the first large winning opening and the total number of winning balls. The ratio (%), which is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second major winning opening (attacker), and the number of winning balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) out of the total number of prize balls. The role ratio (%), which is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first and second prizes (attacker), and the base (%), which is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. Is to be displayed. The ream ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls (the number of consecutive winning balls described below) by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker). The role ratio is the number of prize balls by winning the 2nd start winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening (attacker) out of the total number of prize balls ( It is the ratio occupied by the following number of winning balls. The base is the ratio of the number of game balls launched to the total number of prize balls. The total number of prize balls (total number of balls won below) is based on the number of prize balls by winning the 1st prize opening and the 2nd prize opening (attacker) and the prize by winning the 2nd starting prize opening (Denchu). The number of prize balls and the prize balls by winning the prizes (first starting prize opening, general winning opening) other than the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (electric chew). It is the sum of numbers and. The 1st big winning opening, the 2nd big winning opening (attacker), and the 2nd starting winning opening (electric chew) are variable accessories, and the passable width of the game ball fluctuates to win the game ball. It is a character whose expected ratio fluctuates. In addition, the winning openings (first starting winning opening, general winning opening) other than the first major winning opening, the second major winning opening (attacker), and the second starting winning opening (electric chew) are fixed characters and are games. The passable width of the ball is fixed, and the expected winning ratio of the game ball is a fixed value.

As for the aggregation and calculation method of the information on the winning of the game, the winning ball by winning the first starting winning opening (Heso) and the general winning opening (Sode) in the number of winning balls of 6000. Number (number of general prize balls), number of ordinary electric role prize balls (number of electric chew prize balls), which is the number of prize balls by winning the second start winning opening (electric chew), first large winning opening and second big winning The number of special electric service prize balls (the number of attacker prize balls), which is the number of prize balls for winning a prize in the mouth (attacker), is totaled. The total is taken as one set, and the continuous ratio (%) and the combination ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60,000 pieces are calculated. In addition, the number of prize balls (general prize balls), the number of ordinary electric role prize balls (the number of electric chew prize balls), and the special electric power The number of prize balls (number of attacker prize balls) is recorded in a ring buffer provided for each set value, has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets, and is updated for each set. ing. That is, a considerable amount (for example, several bytes) of 6000 pieces of 11 sets are stored, and the cumulative ratio (%) and combination ratio (%) of the totals can be calculated. As for the base, the number of game balls launched for the number of prize balls of 60,000 is totaled. The total is set as one set, and the ratio (base (%)) of 60,000 prize balls to the number of launched game balls is calculated.

The display monitor 29 is a base calculated based on 6000 consecutive ratios (%), combination ratios (%), cumulative ratios (%), combination ratios (%), and the previous 60000 prize balls. The base 1 (%)) and the base (base 2 (%)) calculated based on the immediately preceding 60,000 prize balls can be switched and displayed at predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). That is, six displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes 30 seconds to display all, but the number of prize balls by winning the first start winning opening (navel) and the second starting winning opening (electric chew) are counted as the game progresses. The number of prize balls due to winning, the number of prize balls due to winning the first prize opening and the second major winning opening (attacker) will change. Then, for example, if the number of prize balls won after displaying the continuous ratio (%) for 6000 pieces is reflected in the winning ratio (%) for 60,000 pieces displayed thereafter, it is equivalent to 6000 pieces. There is a risk that there will be a discrepancy between the ratio (%) and the combination ratio (%) for 60,000 pieces. Therefore, the number of prize balls by winning the first start winning opening (Heso), the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu), the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening (attacker) If the number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls due to winning are input and totaled at a predetermined timing in the switching display (for example, the display timing of the ratio (%) of 6000 pieces), such a discrepancy Can be prevented.

A storage area for storing information about winning a game in this embodiment is provided for each set value, and is a general prize ball, a first starting mouth prize ball, an ordinary electric role prize ball, and a special electric role prize. The ball, the prize ball total, and the driving total are stored in the storage area (ring buffer) according to the set value. Therefore, the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base of this embodiment can be calculated individually for each set value.

As an example of the calculation method below, the total number of prize balls is 60,000, and the number of prize balls by winning the second start winning opening (Denchu) and the first and second major winning openings (attackers). The calculation method of the bonus ratio (composition ratio (%)) when the number of bonus balls acquired, which is the total number of prize balls by winning the prize, is 42,000 will be described. In the following description, the total number of acquired balls means the total total number of gaming media (prize balls) paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the number of winning balls for a character means the cumulative number of game media paid out by winning a prize in the attacker and the electric chew. Further, the number of consecutive winning balls is the cumulative number of game media paid out by winning a prize in the game medium to the attacker. The total number of hits is the cumulative number of gaming media that have been hit into the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the number of prize balls reaches 60,000. Therefore, the connection ratio can be obtained by the following equation (1). Further, the combination ratio can be obtained by the following equation (2). Further, the base can be obtained by the following equation (3).

Ream ratio = [Number of consecutive characters acquired / Total number of acquired characters] x 100 ... (1)

Role ratio = [(number of consecutive winning balls + number of winning balls) / total number of acquisitions] x 100 ... (2)

Base = [60,000 (total number of prize balls) / total number of hits] x 100 ... (3)

When the total number of prize balls is 60,000 and the number of winning balls is 42,000, the prize ratio is calculated as 0.70 (rounded down to three decimal places) by dividing 42000 by 60,000. However, since the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point, the calculation by the following method is required.

First, the first calculation method will be described. In the first calculation method, first, the number of winning balls is multiplied by 100 to obtain 4200000. Then divide this 4200000 by 60,000. As a result, 70 is required as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the accessory ratio is calculated as 70%. That is, by multiplying the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, it may be multiplied by 1000.

Next, the second calculation method will be described. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to obtain 600. Then divide 42000 by this 600. As a result, 70 is required as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the accessory ratio is calculated as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, the calculation result up to two digits after the decimal point can be obtained. Here, when obtaining the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point, it may be divided by 1000.

In the above example, the total number of prize balls is 60,000, but a 3-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate the bonus ratio for a long period of time. That is, in this example, it is stored as 00EA60h in the storage area of 3 bytes. Similarly, 00A410h is stored in the storage area of 3 bytes for the number of winning balls. The microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can only perform operations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in order to facilitate the calculation, the lower 1 byte may be truncated.

A third calculation method, which is a simplification of the second calculation method, will be described. In the third calculation method, the lower 1 byte 60h is truncated from the total number of prize balls of 00EA60h so that the calculation by the microcomputer used for the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be facilitated, and the total number of prize balls is 00EAh, that is, Calculate 234 in decimal notation. Similarly, for 00A410h, which is the number of winning balls, the lower 1 byte, 10h, is truncated, and the number of winning balls is 00A4h, that is, 164 is calculated in decimal notation. Then, in the same manner as in the second calculation method, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 (273/100) to calculate 2. Then, by dividing 156 by this 2, 78 is obtained as a quotient. From 78 obtained here, the accessory ratio is calculated as 78%. In the third calculation method, the calculation by the microcomputer used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes easy, but an error of + 12% occurs. However, if the total number of prize balls and the number of winning balls are both 10 times, the error is + 1%. That is, the error is reduced by lengthening the period for calculating the accessory ratio, and is close to the original value.

In the calculation of the winning combination (%), for example, assuming that the total number of acquired balls is 34321 and the number of winning balls is 19876, 34321 is divided as a divisor from 19876 to calculate the ratio. 1987/34321 = 0.57912 ..., And it is calculated that the role ratio (%) is about 57.9%. Since it is necessary to avoid the calculation with a decimal point when performing the calculation in the game control microcomputer 100, it is replaced with the following calculation formula. In the division of 1987/34321, the denominator 34321 is divided by 100, the decimal point is rounded down, and 1987/343 = 57.9475 ... Since the decimal point is truncated, it is calculated that the ratio (%) is 57%, and it is displayed on the display monitor 29. In this example, the value calculated by accurate calculation is an error on the display. There will be no error.

The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (0 except for the value of the most significant bit), and the value with the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of bonus balls are 32799, respectively. When this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799 = 100%, and when replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 100, 32799/327 = 100.3%, which is an error of + 0.3%. When the calculation is performed with the decimal point truncated, for example, when the accurate value is 69.9% and the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, the display value is 1 from 69% to 70%. It is conceivable that an error of% is displayed, but even on the display of an error of 1%, the combination ratio (%) (or the continuous ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error.

Further, when the above calculation method is used, since the total number of acquired balls is divided by 100, the calculation cannot be performed when the total number of acquired balls is less than 100. Further, when it is less than 32768, the error gradually increases. If it is less than 10,000, the error may exceed 1%, resulting in a larger error. That is, the smaller the total number of acquired balls, the larger the error. Therefore, the combination ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) may not be displayed on the display monitor until the total number of acquired balls (for example, 32768, which is the minimum value of 16 bits) of a specific number or more is totaled by the counter. , Even if the display is performed, it may be notified that the error may be large by emitting light of a dedicated LED, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

The storage area in which the information regarding the winning of the game is stored may be continuously stored without being initialized when the clear switch AK001 or the like is operated. This storage area may constitute a 10-set total buffer, a total number of prize balls buffer, or the like, which includes a ring buffer and totals information on winning a game stored in a ring buffer including 10 counters having a maximum of 2 bytes. .. In addition, the check sum of the stored value is calculated, and initialization is performed when an abnormality is detected, or the value of the number of winning balls is larger than the value of the total number of stored prize balls, or the character is used. Initialization of the storage area where information related to winning a game is stored when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the value of the number of consecutive winning balls is larger than the value of the number of acquired balls. Processing may be performed. Further, an error display, a warning display, or the like may be performed without performing the initialization process, an error display or a warning display may be performed, or an initialization process may be performed after the error display or the warning display is performed.

In addition, when the calculation of the connection ratio or the combination ratio has to be redone, such as when there is a problem in the calculation of the connection ratio or the combination ratio, the display monitor clear switch different from the clear switch AK001 is operated. By doing so, the data used for the ratio and the combination ratio stored in the non-volatile storage device such as the RAM 102 or the flash memory may be cleared. The display monitor clearing switch may be arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 at a position such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17 that cannot be easily operated by a staff member of the game hall or the like. When the display monitor clear switch is operated, a display monitor clear signal different from the clear signal is transmitted to the main board 11.

The substrate case 201 is made of a translucent material so that the main substrate 11 and the display monitor 29 can be visually recognized. The board case 201 is formed with a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main board 11 is inserted, and a heat dissipation hole for releasing heat of an electric component of the main board 11. The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 11 is arranged at a position where the heat dissipation hole is not directly in front of the main board 11. Therefore, the heat dissipation holes do not block the visibility of the display monitor 29. In addition, the "direct front" here means a direct front with the main board 11 as a viewpoint, and means between a staff member or the like of a game hall who wants to visually recognize the main board 11 and the main board 11.

The display monitor 29 displays the combination ratio (%), the continuous ratio (%), and the base (%) on 7 segments, and each value is switched and displayed every predetermined period (for example, every 5 seconds). do. In this case, for example, while the combination ratio (%) is displayed for 5 seconds, an event occurs in which a new game medium is awarded to the electric chew or the attacker, and the value calculated accordingly is continuously compared after 5 seconds ( If it is displayed as a value of%), there is a risk that the value of the combination ratio (%) and the value of the consecutive combination (%) will deviate from each other. Therefore, it is preferable that the combination ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) are calculated in the same interrupt and the calculated values are sequentially displayed. When the numerical value that can be displayed in the 7-segment is double-digit (for example, when two 7-segments are provided), 100% is set as 100 and the display cannot be performed. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. The display monitor 29 can display a numerical value in the lower two digits, but even in this case, the numerical value may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, under specific conditions, a numerical value may be displayed in a part of the upper two digits. It should be noted that the attacker is not limited to the form in which the sensor provided for each of the attacker and the electric chew detects that the game medium has won a prize, and the number of each prize ball is individually totaled based on the detection result. The number of winning balls and the number of continuous winning balls are used based on the detection result using the sensor provided after the discharge passages from which the winning game medium and the winning game medium are discharged are merged. May be aggregated.

The main board 11 is provided on the back surface side of the game board 2. On the back surface side of the game board 2, in addition to the main board 11, each peripheral board such as the effect control board 12 is also provided. The RAM 102 in the main board 11 has a gate passing number counter, a first start winning number counter, a second starting winning number counter, a first general winning number counter, a second general winning number counter, a third general winning number counter, and a fourth. A general prize counter and a large prize counter are provided. It should be noted that the number of winnings of the 1st big winning opening and the 2nd big winning opening (attacker) is not limited to the form of totaling by the large winning number counter, and the number of winnings to these 1st big winning opening is totaled. A counter for the number of first prizes and a counter for the number of prizes for the second prize, which totals the number of prizes for the second prize, are separately provided, and the number of prizes for the first prize and the number of prizes for the second prize are entered. The number of winnings may be totaled individually, and the number of each of these winnings may be totaled to obtain the number of winnings to the attacker.

The gate passing number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the gate switch 21. The first start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start port switch 22A. The second start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second start port switch 22B. The first general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first general winning opening switch 26A. The second general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second general winning opening switch 26B. The third general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the third general winning opening switch 26C. The fourth general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 26D. The large winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23 and the second count switch 24A.

FIG. 9-12 shows the arrangement and display contents of the display monitor 29. The main board 11 is housed in the board case 201. A caulking pin 11B is attached to the board case 201. By providing the caulking pin 11B, the main board 11 is completely enclosed in the board case 201, and fraudulent acts against the main board 11 are prevented. The substrate case 201 is a crimped substrate case (hereinafter, also referred to as “crimped substrate case”). The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 11. Further, a sealing sticker 11S is attached to the substrate case 201 to prove that the main substrate 11 is enclosed. The sealing sticker 11S is attached, for example, across the removed portion of the substrate case 201. The sealing sticker 11S is arranged at a position away from the main board 11, and is arranged at a position different from the position where the visibility of the display monitor 29 is obstructed, such as directly in front of the display monitor 29. As described above, the display monitor 29 is arranged at a position not hidden by the sealing sticker 11S.

As shown in FIG. 9-12 (A), the display monitor 29 includes a first display unit 29A, a second display unit 29B, a third display unit 29C, a fourth display unit 29D, and a fifth display unit 29E. .. The first display unit 29A to the fifth display unit 29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. These first display units 29A to fifth display units 29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

As shown in FIG. 9-12 (B), each item of display Nos. 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 29. The aggregated set values (1 to 3) are displayed on the first display unit 29A of the first digit, and the aggregation period is displayed on the second display unit 29B of the second digit and the third display unit 29C of the third digit. Then, the numerical value is displayed as a percentage on the 4th display unit 29D of the 4th digit and the 5th display unit 29E of the 5th digit. 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 second display unit 29B and the third display unit 29C, and when the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed, the second display unit 29B and the third display unit 29C display "y6.". "Y7." Is displayed on the display unit 29B and the third display unit 29C. 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 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E, and the short-term combination ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. In this case, the short-term combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, "A6." Is displayed on the second display unit 29B and the third display unit 29C, and when the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed. "A7." Is displayed on the second display unit 29B and the third display unit 29C. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E, and the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. When displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, "bL." Is displayed on the second display unit 29B and the third display unit 29C, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed, the second display unit is displayed. "B6." Is displayed on 29B and the third display unit 29C. When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. In the fourth display unit 29D and the fifth display unit 29E, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display).

The main board 11 has a first major winning opening, a second major winning opening (attacker), a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening, and a first general winning opening in calculating the joint ratio, the winning ratio, and the base. The number of game balls that have entered the 4th general winning opening and the number of game balls that have been discharged from the discharge port are totaled. In the main process, the CPU 103 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B, a first count switch 23, a second count switch 24A, and a first general winning opening switch 26A to the fourth general. Switch processing is performed to confirm the status (presence / absence of detection signal) of each switch of the winning port switch 26D and the discharging port switch 70. In the switch processing, it is specified which approach area the game ball has entered based on the detection signal output from each switch. Then, when the detection signal is output from the gate switch 21, the value of the gate passing number counter is added, and when the detection signal is output from the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the detection signal is output. The values of the first start winning number counter and the second starting winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the count switch 23, the value of the large winning number counter is added, and the first general winning opening switch 26A , 2nd general winning opening switch 26B, 3rd general winning opening switch 26C, 4th general winning opening switch 26D, when a detection signal is output, 1st general winning number counter, 2nd general winning number counter, 1st The values of the 3 general winning number counter and the 4th general winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the outlet switch 70, the value of the driving number counter is added to enter each entry area. The number of game balls entering (the number of game balls winning into each winning opening) is totaled. The value of each counter is stored in the RAM 102. In this way, the step for totaling the number of game balls entering each approach area is executed together in a series of processes for confirming the state of the switch corresponding to each approach area (switch state confirmation process). By including it in the switch processing), it is possible to count the number of game balls entering each entry area without executing a separate aggregation program, that is, without causing the problem of capacity shortage due to the increase in the execution program. It has become.

FIG. 9-13 shows a storage area for storing the number of prize balls for each winning opening. The CPU 103 of the main board 11 calculates the number of prize balls by winning each winning opening based on the total number of winning balls to each winning opening, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 102 for each winning opening. Let me. The number of prize balls for winning a game ball is calculated by multiplying the number of game balls paid out by one prize for the winning opening and the number of winnings for the winning opening. The number of prize balls for winning a game ball is predetermined for each winning opening. The number of prize balls for each winning opening to be classified is the general winning opening prize ball (the first general winning opening to the fourth general winning opening (sode) winning ball), the first starting winning opening winning ball (the first). 1 With the number of prize balls of the starting prize (prize ball by winning the starting prize), the ordinary electric role prize ball (the prize ball by winning the electric chew), and the special electric role prize ball (the prize ball by winning the attacker) be. The RAM 102 also stores the total number of prize balls and the number of game balls that have been driven. In the CPU 103, the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the number of game balls won in the first starting winning opening are individually totaled, but the number of winning balls in the general winning opening and the first starting are totaled. The number of game ball winnings to the winning opening may be aggregated. In addition, the number of prize balls for the general winning opening prize ball and the number of prize balls for the first starting winning opening prize ball are calculated separately, but the number of prize balls for the general winning opening prize ball and the first starting winning opening The number of prize balls may be calculated together with the number of prize balls.

The RAM 102 includes a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of prize balls and the number of shots. The ring buffer includes ten first storage areas to tenth storage areas consisting of a counter having a maximum of 2 bytes for storing the number of prize balls by winning a prize in each winning opening for each number of 6000 prize balls. As described above, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (maximum 2 bytes). Further, the active buffer includes a 0th storage area consisting of a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of prize balls by winning a prize in each winning opening for each number of 6000 prize balls. In the 0th storage area, the number of prize balls for each winning opening, which increases with the progress of the game, is added. The 11 storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store 256 × 256 = 65536 data, and up to 6000 data can be stored with a margin. Further, the RAM 102 is provided with a storage area of the total number of prize balls (for 10 sets) and the number of hits stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area and the total total for each winning opening. There is. The total storage area for 10 sets and the total storage area are composed of counters of up to 3 bytes. Therefore, 256 × 256 × 256 = 16777216 data can be stored, and up to 60,000 data can be stored with a margin. I can remember.

The RAM 102 stores a ratio storage area for storing 10 sets and the total cumulative ratio and ratio, a base for 10 sets (base 2), and a base for the previous 10 sets (base 1). A base storage area is provided. In the CPU 103 of the main board 11, the winning ratios and consecutive ratios for 10 sets and the total cumulative total are calculated based on the number of prize balls based on the number of prize balls for each of the 10 sets and the total cumulative total of winning openings, and the 10 sets are equivalent. And, it is stored in the ratio combination storage area that stores the total total combination ratio and connection ratio. The ratio-combination ratio storage area for storing the combination ratio and the combination ratio for 10 sets and the total cumulative total is composed of a counter having a maximum of 1 byte. For example, when storing 10 sets and the total cumulative combination ratio and connection ratio as an integer, a counter with a maximum of 1 byte can store the combination ratio and the connection ratio with a margin. In the CPU 103 of the main board 11, the base for 10 sets is calculated based on the number of hits for the number of winnings of the game ball into each winning opening for 10 sets, and the calculated base for 10 sets (base 2) and the previous time. The base (base 1) calculated by the number of hits for the number of winnings of the game ball into each winning opening for 10 sets of the above is stored in the base storage area. When the base 1 and the base 2 are stored as integers, for example, they can be stored with a margin by a counter of up to 1 byte.

FIG. 9-14 shows a memory map of the CPU 103 in the main board 11. The CPU 103 has a memory space for accessing the built-in register, ROM 101, RAM 102, and the like. The address / data signal line of the ROM 101 is assigned to the built-in ROM area which is the ROM area of the memory space (in this embodiment, 0000H to 2FBFH; 2FC0H to 2FFFH is the program management area) among 0000H to 2FFFH, and the CPU 103 is assigned to the built-in ROM area. Data is read from ROM 101 by designating this ROM area. Further, in this embodiment, the ROM area is divided into eight areas from the first area to the eighth area for management, and the first area is an area starting from 0000H. The address / data signal line of the built-in register is assigned to the built-in register area (FE00H to FEBFH in this embodiment) in the memory space, and the CPU 103 reads data from the built-in register or goes to the register via this built-in register area. Write the data of. The address / data signal line of the RAM 102 is assigned to the built-in RAM area which is the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in this embodiment) of the memory space, and the CPU 103 specifies this RWM area to read data from the RAM 102. Data is written to the RAM 102. The other areas of the memory space (3000H to EFFFH, F400H to FDFFH, FEC0H to FFFFH in this embodiment) are regarded as unused areas.

FIG. 9-15 shows an RWM area that is an internal RAM area. The built-in RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 102 is composed of a RAM control area, an unused area, a RAM data area, and other areas. The storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM control area is composed of instruction data (opcode) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 103 and supplementary data (operator) required for the CPU 103 to execute each instruction. Data for the control program to be used (sometimes referred to simply as control program data) is temporarily stored. Reference data (for example, various lottery data) referred to by the control program is temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the RAM data area.

The data used for displaying the connection ratio and the combination ratio is temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area or the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area. For example, the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area is provided with a storage area for storing the total total number of prize balls for each winning opening and a continuous ratio storage area for the total total. The storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other areas includes an active buffer having a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer having a first storage area to a tenth storage area, and the number of winning balls for each winning opening (10 sets). ), And 10 sets of continuous ratio storage areas are provided. The storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the unused area and the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the other area store data having different start addresses of the subroutines. 1 byte (8 bits) of data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to each address in the built-in RAM area, and each data (instruction data, supplementary data, reference data, management data) stores 1 byte. When the data exceeds the number of bytes (for example, 2 bytes), the data is divided and stored for each byte in the storage area of the RAM 102 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area. ..

FIG. 9-16 shows an example of display control on the display monitor 29. The main board 11 controls the display monitor 29 to display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base. On the display monitor 29, a plurality of items are sequentially displayed.

FIG. 9-16 (A) is a time chart showing an mode of display change in the display monitor 29. When the display on the display monitor 29 is started, the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is first displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 is displayed in green. When the display of the display No. 1 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term combination ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed. The display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. When the display of display No. 2 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed in red. When the display of the display No. 3 continues for 5 seconds, the total cumulative combination ratio of the display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed in red. When the display of the display No. 4 continues for 5 seconds, the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed. The display of the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed in red. When the display of the display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. The display of the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed in red. Then, when the display of the display No. 6 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed. After that, from the short-term ratio of display No. 1 to the base 2 of display No. 6, each display is sequentially changed and displayed every 5 seconds. As for the color of the display, only the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is green, and the short-term combination ratio of the display No. 2 to the base 2 of the display No. 5 is red. In this way, the display monitor 29 switches between the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 every 5 seconds for display.

FIG. 9-16 (B1) shows a case where the short-term continuous ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed. In this case, the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, the character "y" is displayed on the second display unit 29B, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display unit 29C. Is displayed. Further, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D, and the character "1." is displayed on the fifth display unit 29E.

FIG. 9-16 (B2) shows a case where the short-term combination ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed. In this case, the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, the character "y" is displayed on the second display unit 29B, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display unit 29C. Is displayed. Further, the short-term combination ratio is displayed on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. For example, when the short-term combination ratio is 63%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D, and the character "3." is displayed on the fifth display unit 29E.

FIG. 9-16 (B3) shows a case where the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. In this case, the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, the character "A" is displayed on the second display unit 29B, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display unit 29C. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative ratio is displayed on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. For example, when the total cumulative ratio is 58%, the character "5." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D, and the character "8." is displayed on the fifth display unit 29E.

FIG. 9-16 (B4) shows a case where the total cumulative combination ratio of the display No. 4 is displayed. In this case, the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, the character "A" is displayed on the second display unit 29B, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display unit 29C. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the character "6." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D, and the character "8." is displayed on the fifth display unit 29E.

FIG. 9-16 (B5) shows a case where the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed. In this case, the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, the character "b" is displayed on the second display unit 29B, and the character "L." is displayed on the third display unit 29C. Is displayed. Further, the base 1 calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. For example, when the base 1 is 40%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D, and the character "0." is displayed on the fifth display unit 29E.

FIG. 9-16 (B6) shows a case where the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. In this case, the set value "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, the character "b" is displayed on the second display unit 29B, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display unit 29C. Is displayed. Further, the base 2 calculated based on the immediately preceding 60000 prize balls is displayed on the 4th display unit 29D and the 5th display unit 29E. For example, when the base 2 is 42%, the character "4." is displayed on the fourth display unit 29D, and the character "2" is displayed on the fifth display unit 29E.

The display of the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 can be sequentially changed for each set value based on the operation of the display changeover switch 30. There is. For example, the operation of the display changeover switch 30 when the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "1". As a result, the numerical value displayed on the first display unit 29A is updated to "2", and the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio displayed on the fourth display unit 29D and the fifth display unit 29E, The display of the total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 is changed to the display corresponding to the case where the set value is "2". By operating the display changeover switch 30 when the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "2". The numerical value displayed on the first display unit 29A is updated to "3", and the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, and total cumulative total displayed on the fourth display unit 29D and the fifth display unit 29E. The display of the combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 is changed to the display corresponding to the case where the set value is "3". By operating the display changeover switch 30 when the short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are displayed when the set value is "3". The numerical value displayed on the first display unit 29A is updated to "1", and the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, and total cumulative total displayed on the fourth display unit 29D and the fifth display unit 29E. The display of the combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 is changed to the display corresponding to the case where the set value is "1".

In the display monitor 29, the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in each set value are not limited to the displayable form, and only one numerical value among these comparisons, combination ratios, and bases, or Only the numerical value of any 2 may be displayed. It is not limited to the 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 29. The history of the number of prize balls given may be displayed on the display monitor 29 without calculating the winning ratio and the base. On the display monitor 29, only the short-term continuous ratio is displayed in red, and the short-term combination ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2 are not limited to those displayed in green, and are not limited to short-term consecutive ratios. The short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio and total cumulative role ratio are displayed in the same color, and base 1 and base 2 are the same as the short-term combination ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, and total cumulative role ratio. It may be displayed in color.

FIG. 9-17 shows an example of executing an update in the active buffer and the ring buffer. In the main board 11, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches 6000, which is a predetermined capacity, the storage in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is updated. Further, the storage of the total sum and total total storage area for 10 sets and the ratio and combination ratio storage area for storing the combination ratio and connection ratio of 10 sets and total total are updated, respectively. At this time, the numerical values stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer are moved to the 1st storage area of the ring buffer, and the numerical values stored in the 1st to 9th storage areas of the ring buffer are each second. Move to the storage area to the tenth storage area. For example, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area is "27", "81", "120", "36", "225", "87", "66", "117", and "45", respectively. It is "21". At this time, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area of the active buffer reaches 6000, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 100 millionth area to the 10th storage area is "27", "81", and "120", respectively. "36" "225" "87" "66" "117" "45" "21". Along with this, the number of prize balls in the 0th storage area is set to "0", and the number of prize balls in the 10th storage area is erased. When updating the number of prize balls stored in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area, the stored number of prize balls may be temporarily erased and then a new number of prize balls may be stored. Alternatively, a new number of prize balls may be stored by overwriting the stored number of prize balls.

(Explanation of game control regarding other feature parts)
FIG. 9-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the main processing executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 in this embodiment. It suffices if this main process can be executed in place of the game control main process. In the main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step Sa1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step Sa2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step Sa3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), etc.) (step Sa4), the RAM 102 is in an accessible state. (Step Sa5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is set. This mode indicates the interrupt address.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the clear switch AK001 is ON based on the clear signal which is the output signal of the clear switch AK001 (step Sa6). If the clear switch AK001 is off, it is determined whether or not the power failure detection process has been executed (step Sa7). When the power failure detection process is executed, it is determined whether or not the execution result of the parity check is normal (step Sa8). If the check result is normal, the start address of the backup setting table is set in the pointer (step Sa41), and the initial value is set in the work area based on the contents (step Sa42). As a result, the stored contents at the time of a power failure regarding the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are restored.

When the power failure is restored in step Sa42, it is determined whether or not the lock switch 51 is on based on the lock switch signal which is the output signal of the lock switch 51 (step AKS001). When the lock switch 51 is turned on in step AKS001, the set value can be confirmed by executing the setting confirmation process (step AKS002). In the setting confirmation process, it is possible to confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the display of the display monitor 29. When the lock switch AK002 is turned off in step AKS001, or after the setting confirmation process is executed in step AKS002, the process proceeds to step Sa14. When the lock switch AK002 is turned off in step AKS001, the command 9200H, which is a power failure recovery designation command, may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 182.

When the execution of the setting confirmation process is started in step AKS002, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting confirmation is started from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The command 9400H, which is a command, is transmitted. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle 30, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the normal The symbol display 20 may be controlled so that the missing symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stop state different from the missing symbol is performed. When the execution of the setting confirmation process in step AKS001 is completed, the setting confirmation state and the game stop state associated therewith are terminated, and the command 9401H, which is a setting confirmation end command, is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Will be done.

If the clear switch AK001 is on in step Sa6, the power failure detection process is not executed in step Sa7, or the check result is not normal in step Sa8, the predetermined RAM is cleared. The process is executed, and the data other than the set value stored in the backup storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared (step Sa9). The storage area in which the information regarding the winning of the game is stored may not be cleared in step Sa9. Following step Sa9, the start address of the initialization setting table is set in the pointer (step Sa10), and the initial value is set in the work area based on the contents (step Sa11). As a result, the stored contents regarding the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are initialized. When the clear switch AK001 is turned on in step Sa6, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared) by steps Sa9 and Sa10, so that the clear switch AK001 detects an operation of pressing the clear switch AK001. , The operation related to the initialization of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be detected.

When the stored contents are initialized in step Sa11, it is determined whether or not the lock switch 51 is on based on the lock switch signal (step Sa12). When the lock switch 51 is turned on in step Sa12, the set value can be changed by executing the setting change process (step Sa13). In the setting change process, it is possible to confirm the change status of the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying the display monitor 29. When the lock switch 51 is turned off in step Sa12, or after the setting change process is executed in step Sa13, the process proceeds to step Sa14.

When the lock switch 51 is turned off in step Sa12, the command 9000H, which is a RAM clear notification command, may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The setting change process is not limited to the mode in which the setting change process is executed on the condition that the lock switch 51 is on, and the setting change process is executed on the condition that the gaming machine frame 3 is open. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed.

When the execution of the setting change process is started in step Sa13, the setting change state is set as the change permission state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Then, the command 9100H, which is a setting change start command, is transmitted. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be in the gaming stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the execution of the setting change process in step Sa13 is completed, the setting change state and the game stop state associated therewith are ended, and the command 93XXH, which is a setting change end command, is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Will be done. In addition to the case where the clear switch AK001 is on, it is set if the lock switch 51 is on when the power failure inspection process is not executed or when the execution result of the parity check is not normal. The mode is not limited to the mode in which the change process is executed, and the setting change process may be executed if the lock switch 51 is on only when the RAM 102 is cleared when the clear switch AK001 is on.

After that, the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is read out (step Sa14), and the value is used as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the random number circuit 104 is initially set by the random number circuit setting process (step Sa15). In addition, a setting is made to generate a periodic timer interrupt every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step Sa16). Then, the interrupt prohibition setting (step Sa17), the display random number update process (step Sa18), the initial value random number update process (step Sa19), and the interrupt permission setting (step Sa20) are repeatedly executed.

When the special symbol normal process is executed in the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 is based on a display result determination table according to a set value and numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining a variable display result. Whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, when executing the variation pattern setting process, any of a plurality of types of variation patterns are used by using the variation pattern determination table according to the set value and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for the variation pattern determination. You just have to decide. In this way, the game can be advanced so that the advantage for the player is different by determining the variable display result at different ratios according to the set value.

In this embodiment, when the clear switch AK001 is turned on in step Sa6 of the main process, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared) in steps Sa9 to Sa11, and then in steps Sa12 and Sa13. The set value can be changed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stored contents of the RAM 102 may be initialized (cleared) after the state in which the set value can be changed ends. .. That is, when the clear switch AK001 is on in step Sa6, it is determined in step Sa12 whether or not the lock switch 51 is on, and if it is off, the process proceeds to steps Sa9 to Sa11, so that the RAM 102 When the stored contents are initialized (cleared) and the lock switch 51 is turned on in step Sa12, the setting change process is executed in step Sa13, and after the process is completed, steps Sa9 to You may proceed to Sa11. For example, when the RAM clear notification command is transmitted in response to the initialization (clearing) of the stored contents of the RAM 102, the effect control board 12 starts the initialization notification when the RAM clear notification command is received. There are times. Therefore, if steps Sa9 to Sa11 are executed before step Sa13, the initialization notification is executed and the setting is made when the setting change process is executed in step Sa13 and the set value can be changed. There is a risk that the work of changing the value will be hindered. On the other hand, after the setting change process of step Sa13 is completed, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared) by steps Sa9 to Sa11, so that initialization notification and the like are started after the change of the set value is completed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

FIG. 9-19 shows a display mode of the display monitor 29 in the setting change process of step Sa13. As shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), the power switch AK002 is operated by a staff member of the game hall when the ratio, the combination ratio, the base, etc. are displayed on the display monitor 29, and the power is supplied by shutting off the power. When stopped, the display on the display monitor 29 ends, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (B). After that, when a staff member of the amusement park or the like presses the clear switch AK001 and operates the power switch AK002 while switching the lock switch 51 to ON, the power supply is started by turning on the power. As shown in -19 (C), the display monitor 29 displays the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 in the first display unit 29A. When the setting changeover switch 52 is pressed by a staff member of the game hall or the like while this set value is displayed, the numerical value displayed on the first display unit 29A is sequentially updated each time the operation is detected. And display. For example, when the pressing operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, if "1" is displayed on the first display unit 29A, it is updated to "2", and if "2" is displayed, it is changed to "3". It suffices if the display of the first display unit 29A can be sequentially and sequentially updated between "1" and "3" by updating and updating to "1" if "3" is displayed. After that, when the lock switch 51 is pushed in by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the operation is detected and the set value displayed on the first display unit 29A is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 (update storage). do. At this time, by blinking the first display unit 29A, a staff member of the game hall or the like can recognize that a new set value has been stored.

When the setting change process is executed in step Sa13, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized by step Sa9. Therefore, when the set value is changed, the hold storage based on the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is erased. When a switching operation for turning off the lock switch 51 is performed by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the operation is detected and the setting change process is terminated. The CPU 103 is in a state where the game can be played by executing the processes after step Sa14 in the main process. As a result, for example, the variable display result, the jackpot type, the lottery for determining the variable pattern, the payout of the prize ball, and the like can be executed. The setting change process is not limited to displaying the stored value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 as the initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 29. For example, the setting value most advantageous to the player. A predetermined setting value such as "1" or "3", which is the most disadvantageous setting value for the player, may be displayed.

In the setting change process, the control of sequentially updating and displaying the numerical value displayed on the first display unit 29A of the display monitor 29 is limited to the form of updating each time the pressing operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected. For example, each time the pressing operation of the clear switch AK001 is detected, the display may be sequentially updated and displayed. For example, in the display monitor 29, when the clear switch AK001 is pressed while the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed in the first display unit 29A, the first display unit 29A displays “1”. If "" is displayed, it is updated to "2", if "2" is displayed, it is updated to "3", and if "3" is displayed, it is updated to "1". It suffices if the display of the display unit 29A can be sequentially and sequentially updated between "1" and "3". In this case, the clear switch AK001 used for initializing the stored contents of the RAM 102 can be commonly used for changing the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This makes it possible to prevent an increase in manufacturing cost due to an increase in the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 9-20 shows a display mode of the display monitor 29 in the setting confirmation process of step AKS002. As shown in FIG. 9-20 (A), the power switch AK002 is operated by a staff member of the game hall when the ratio, the combination ratio, the base, etc. are displayed on the display monitor 29, and the power is supplied by shutting off the power. When stopped, the display on the display monitor 29 ends, as shown in FIG. 9-20 (B). After that, the power supply is started by turning on the power by operating the power switch AK002 while switching the lock switch 51 on without pressing the clear switch AK001 by a staff member of the game hall. As shown in 9-20 (C), the display monitor 29 displays the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 in the first display unit 29A. In the state where this set value is displayed, even if the setting changeover switch 52 is pressed by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the numerical value displayed on the first display unit 29A cannot be updated and displayed. After that, when a switching operation for turning off the lock switch 51 is performed by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the operation is detected and the setting confirmation process is terminated. The CPU 103 is in a state where the game can be played by executing the processes after step Sa14 in the main process. As a result, for example, the variable display result, the jackpot type, the lottery for determining the variable pattern, the payout of the prize ball, and the like can be executed.

In this way, the display monitor 29 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can display information on the gaming value that enables confirmation of adjustment of the number of prize balls after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The display monitor 29 can display information on set values for advancing the game so that the advantage for the player is different by changing the probability of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, since it is not necessary to provide a display device for displaying the set value separately from the display device for displaying the information on the game value, it is possible to prevent an increase in the manufacturing cost due to an increase in the device configuration in the pachinko gaming machine 1. can.

In this embodiment, the display monitor 29 is used to display the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and to display the ratio, the combination ratio, the base, and the like. The display monitor 29 is used to display the ratio, the combination ratio, the base, etc., while the setting display unit different from the display monitor 29 is used to display the set value. May be good. As a result, it is possible to clearly separate the control for displaying the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, the base, etc. using the display monitor 29 and the control for displaying the set value using the setting display unit, for example. It is possible to distribute and simplify the processing by the control program and reduce the control load. In this way, when a setting display unit different from the display monitor 29 is used, the setting display unit may be arranged on a board different from the board on which the display monitor 29 is arranged, or the display monitor 29 may be arranged. The setting display unit may be arranged on a board common to the board.

(Explanation of modified examples related to the configuration and game control in other feature parts)
FIG. 9-21 shows a display mode of the display monitor 29 in a modified example in which the setting change process can be executed during the game. The set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to a form that can be changed when the power is turned on, and the change of the set value may be executed during the game. In this case, after the CPU 103 starts the processing after step Sa16 in the main processing, the gaming machine frame 3 is opened by a staff member of the game hall, and the clear switch AK001 is performed together with the switching operation to turn on the lock switch 51. When the pressing operation of turning on is performed, those operations are detected, so that the display monitor 29 displays the set value set in the current pachinko gaming machine 1 on the first display unit 29A. When the setting changeover switch 52 or the clear switch AK001 is pressed by a staff member of the game hall or the like while this set value is displayed, it is displayed on the first display unit 29A every time the operation is detected. Numerical values are updated and displayed sequentially. Then, when the lock switch 51 is pushed in by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the operation is detected, and the set value displayed on the first display unit 29A is used as a new set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. , Stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102.

The set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is limited to a form that can be changed when the power is turned on, based on the detection of the operation of switching the lock switch 51 on and the detection of the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 on. It may be possible to change the power at the time of turning on the power, at least based on the detection of the operation of switching the lock switch 51 on. For example, even if there is no detection of the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 on when the power is turned on, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are not initialized (cleared) based on the detection of the operation of switching the lock switch 51 on. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed based on the detection of the operation of recovering the stored contents at the time of a power failure and then pressing the clear switch AK001 on. In this way, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not initialized by initializing (clearing) the stored contents of the RAM 102 with the start of power supply by turning on the power, the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of turning on the power Control may be performed to change the set value.

When a new setting value is stored, by clearing the game control data holding area 150, the special figure holding storage, the normal drawing holding storage, the game control flag setting unit 152, the game control timer setting unit 153, and the game control counter are stored. Various flags and data stored in the setting unit 154, the game control buffer setting unit 155, and the like may be deleted. In this way, by clearing the game control data holding area 150, a new hold memory in which the variable display result becomes a big hit is newly generated due to the change of the set value, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is newly generated. Can be prevented from being opened (a hit on a normal figure occurs) and an unreasonably large hit on the variable display result during execution. Further, by clearing the game control data holding area 150, the big winning opening is closed during the big hit game, or the normal variable winning ball device 6B is closed when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is open. This can prevent the player from gaining inappropriate profits. Further, when the setting change process is interrupted without setting a new setting value, it is possible to prevent the hold storage from being deleted even though the new setting value is not set. It should be noted that the setting value originally set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the form of clearing the hold memory based on the setting of a new setting value for the pachinko gaming machine 1. In some cases, the reserved memory may be cleared. The hold storage may be cleared at the timing when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display monitor 29, that is, when the setting change process is executed by the CPU 103. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the change in the set value from being accurately reflected in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the form in which the first major winning opening and the second major winning opening are closed based on the new set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display monitor 29 is used for the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first prize opening and the second prize opening may be closed at the timing when the set setting value is displayed, that is, when the setting change process is executed by the CPU 103. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the change in the set value from being accurately reflected in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 9-22 shows a display mode in a modified example in which the display monitor 29 is not provided with the first display unit 29A capable of displaying the set value. The display monitor 29 is provided with five display units from the first display unit 29A to the fifth display unit 29E, and the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base displayed by the second display unit 29B to the fifth display unit 29E. The setting value is not limited to the form of being displayed on the first display unit 29A, and it is not necessary to provide a display unit for displaying the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base setting value being displayed. In FIG. 9-22 (A), the display unit corresponding to the second display unit 29B to the fifth display unit 29E of the display monitor 29 displays the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and corresponds to the first display unit 29A. The set value is not displayed by the display unit.

FIG. 9-22 (B) shows an example of display control of the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base when the display unit for displaying the set value is not provided. In this case, the ratio, combination ratio, and base at the set value 1 are red, the ratio, combination ratio, and base at the setting value 2 are green, and the ratio, combination ratio, and base at the setting value 3 are blue. To display. By displaying the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base with different display colors according to the set value, it is possible to easily grasp which set value is the numerical value. In this display control example as well, as in the above embodiment, the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in the set value 1 can be switched and displayed every 5 seconds, and the set value 1 is set for each operation of the display changeover switch 30. The switching display of the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base at 5-second intervals is changed to the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base switching display at 5-second intervals at the setting value 2, and further, the connection ratio and combination ratio at the setting value 3 are displayed. , It suffices if it can be cyclically changed to the switching display of the base at 5-second intervals. Alternatively, the switching display of the connection ratio at the set value 1, the connection ratio at the set value 2, and the connection ratio at the set value 3 at 5-second intervals, the combination ratio at the set value 1, the combination ratio at the set value 2, and the combination value 3 The switching display of the combination ratio at 5-second intervals, the base at the set value 1, the base at the set value 2, and the switching display at the base at the set value 3 at 5-second intervals are cyclically displayed for each operation of the display changeover switch 30. Changes may be possible.

The display monitor 29 is not limited to a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base for each set value can be displayed, and the connection ratio and the combination according to the setting value of any one of the setting value 1 to the setting value 3. Only the ratio and the base may be displayed. For example, the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are calculated for each of the set values 1 to 3, and the highest or lowest value and the longest or shortest measurement time among the calculated comparison ratio, combination ratio, and base are calculated. Only the values and the like need to be displayed on the display monitor 29. Further, among the calculated ratios, combinations, and bases, the highest or lowest value and the longest or shortest measurement time value are set as the initial display on the display monitor 29, and the initial display is changed by operating the display changeover switch 30. The display of the display monitor 29 may be switchable to the value of.

The display monitor 29 has two or more of the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at the set value 1, the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at the set value 2, and the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at the set value 3. It is possible to calculate the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base in the set value, and in addition to or in place of the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base for each setting value, the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base in these two or more setting values can be calculated. It may be possible to display on the display monitor 29. In this way, by making it possible to display the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in the set values of two or more on the display monitor 29, it is possible to grasp the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in more detail. It should be noted that the compound information is not limited to the form in which the combined ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are calculated for the two or more set values and can be displayed on the display monitor 29, and the combined ratio for the two or more set values is not limited. , The combination ratio, and the average value of the base may be calculated and displayed on the display monitor 29.

In the display monitor 29, it may be possible to display only the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base according to the set value. Further, in the display monitor 29, the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base according to the set set value are displayed as the initial display, and the initial display is changed to another set value according to the operation of the display changeover switch 30. You may switch to the display of the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base. The display monitor 29 may be able to display numerical values other than the continuous ratio, the winning ratio, and the base, such as the number of prize balls per predetermined time (for example, 1 hour), as predetermined information according to the set value.

For example, under specific conditions such as immediately after the end of a big hit game or during a time saving state, by using a special variation pattern determination table different from the variation pattern determination table during normal times, variation display with a specific variation pattern than during normal times ( For example, the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-4)) may be facilitated to be executed. If it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the special variation pattern determination table, the determination of the variation pattern using the special variation pattern determination table is completed and switched to the normal determination according to the set value. The timing may be different. Specifically, when the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the special fluctuation pattern determination table up to the 15th fluctuation display after the jackpot game ends, and 16 after the jackpot game ends. From the second time onward, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern judgment table at the normal time, and if the set value is 2, the special fluctuation pattern judgment table up to the 10th fluctuation display after the end of the big hit game. The fluctuation pattern is determined using, and after the 11th time after the jackpot game is completed, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern determination table at the normal time. If the set value is 3, the jackpot game is determined. If the fluctuation pattern is determined using the special variation pattern determination table up to the 5th variation display after the end, and after the 6th variation after the end of the big hit game, the variation pattern can be determined using the normal variation pattern determination table. good.

After the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed in step Sa9 in the main process, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, a special fluctuation pattern is used in the first 10 fluctuations. When the variable display is executed, it is suggested that a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, setting value 1) is set, and after the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the pachinko gaming machine is executed. When the variation display is executed with a special variation pattern at the 30th variation after the setting value set to 1 is changed, a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, setting value 1) is set. It may be a game feature that pays attention to whether or not the variation display is executed with a special variation pattern at a specific timing or a specific number of variation displays, such as confirming that the game is present. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 has such a game property, when the set setting value is 1, the RAM 102 is initialized (cleared) or set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. After the set value is changed, the rate at which fluctuations are executed in a special fluctuation pattern is the highest in the first 10 fluctuations, and when the set setting value is 3, the RAM 102 is initialized ( Clear) is executed, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the rate at which fluctuations are executed in a special fluctuation pattern is the lowest in the first 10 fluctuations. Only when the set value is 1, after the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the first time. The fluctuation may be executed in a special fluctuation pattern at the 30th fluctuation.

The switching condition (number of fluctuations until the table is switched) for switching the fluctuation pattern judgment table for determining the fluctuation pattern from the special fluctuation pattern judgment table to the normal fluctuation pattern judgment table differs depending on the set value. It may be determined by a ratio. The determination rate of a specific variation pattern (for example, shortened non-reach (PA1-4)) decreases due to different switching conditions for switching the variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern according to the set value. Since the player can be focused on the timing, the effect of the fluctuation pattern can be enhanced.

After the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, until the fluctuation display of 100 times) is executed, the determination ratio of the fluctuation display of a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach) uses each fluctuation pattern determination table at the normal time. It may be increased or decreased as compared with the case of determining the fluctuation pattern. In this case, even if the execution of the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is decided at different determination ratios depending on the case where the set value is 1, the case where the set value is 2, and the case where the set value is 3. good. As a result, after the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses, or Since the player can pay attention to the number of fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach until the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, the effect of the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is produced. Can be enhanced. Further, after the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, until a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined number of times of variation display is executed. A variation pattern that can be determined only until is set is provided for each set value, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set for the player by executing the variation display according to the variation pattern according to these set values. It may be possible to notify.

After the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, until the variation display of 100 times) is executed, the determination rate of the variation pattern other than the super reach such as non-reach and normal reach differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be possible, or a fluctuation pattern different from the normal fluctuation pattern such as non-reach, normal reach, super reach, etc. according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the fluctuation time is extremely short such as 0.1). The determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern or the fluctuation pattern having an extremely long fluctuation time such as 10 minutes may be different.

After the initialization (clearing) of the RAM 102 is executed, or after the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, until a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, in the specific period until the variation display (100 times) is executed, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested at the rate at which the specific effect is executed. For example, it is possible to execute a high setting suggestion effect that suggests that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an advantageous setting value for the player, and the setting set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for a specific period. When the value is 1 (the setting value most advantageous to the player), the high setting value suggestion effect is most likely to be executed, and the setting value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3 (the setting value most disadvantageous to the player). ), It suffices to make it most difficult to execute the high setting value suggestion effect. In a specific period, at least one of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach, depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed since the last time the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 was stopped. The determination rate of the fluctuation pattern may be different.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured as a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling the gaming state to a probable change state after the jackpot game ends, and the game after the jackpot game ends based on the fact that the game ball passes through the third count switch during the jackpot game. The state may be controllable to a probabilistic state. In this case, as the big hit type, the big hit type that opens the second big winning opening during the big hit game, that is, the big hit type that the game ball can pass through the third count switch during the big hit game (hereinafter, big hit X). The second big prize opening is not opened during the big hit game, that is, the big hit type (hereinafter, big hit Y) in which the game ball cannot pass through the third count switch during the big hit game is provided, and the determination ratio of these big hit X and the big hit Y is provided. May be different depending on the set value. By doing so, it is possible to make the ratio of the game state controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game different according to the set value, so that the game interest can be improved.

In addition to or instead of the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit and the decision rate of the big hit type, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins each winning opening, and the big hit in each round during the big hit game The maximum number of winnings of the game ball to the winning opening may be made different according to the set value. Further, the opening patterns of the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening during the big hit game may be made different according to the set value. As a result, the number of prize balls given in the big hit game state can be made different according to the set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

A movable body may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and it may be possible to execute a movable body effect in which the movable body is operated during a game such as a variable display or a big hit game. When such a movable body is provided, it is possible to execute variable winning initialization control such as confirmation of the advance / retreat operation of the regulating member inside the second major winning opening, and at the same time, confirmation of the operation of the movable body and the movable body at the initial position. When the movable body initialization control to be moved can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 and a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the pachinko gaming machine 1). When a new set value is set in 1), the variable prize initialization control and the movable body initialization control may be executed. As a result, the new set value can be accurately reflected in the operation of the regulating member or the movable body. The variable winning initialization control and the movable body initialization control may be executed after the execution of step Sa13 or step Sa14 in the main process. For example, the variable winning initialization control or the movable body initialization control may be executed at the timing when the first timer interrupt occurs. If the variable winning initialization control and the movable body initialization control can be executed, the variable winning initialization control may be started at a timing prior to the movable body initialization control. Alternatively, the variable winning initialization control and the movable body initialization control may be started at the same time, and the variable winning initialization control may be terminated before the movable body initialization control. As a result, the initialization control related to the winning of the game ball can be appropriately performed.

The determination rate of the super reach fluctuation pattern may differ depending on the set value. The specific variable display pattern may be a fluctuation pattern different from the fluctuation pattern of the super reach. The setting of which variation pattern is used as the specific variable display pattern can be arbitrarily changed according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

9-23 and 9-24 show a modification in which the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are installed on the side of the main board 11. By providing the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated unless the staff of the game hall or the like opens the game machine frame 3. be. In addition to this, by providing a security cover 500A that covers the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the pachinko machine frame 3 is closed. It may be possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the set value of the gaming machine 1.

The security cover 500A is attached to the lower part of the right side of the outer frame 1a. As a result, when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A is close to the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated. Can be. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened, the security cover 500A is separated from the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52, so that the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 can be operated. The lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are covered with a cover body from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the cover body is covered with a security cover 500A from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. By covering from the back side of the gaming machine 1 (pressing the cover body forward with the security cover 500A), it is more powerful to change the illegal setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. It may be possible to prevent it. When the setting changeover switch 52 is replaced by the clear switch AK001, the clear switch AK001 may be covered with a cover body or a security cover 500A instead of the setting changeover switch 52.

FIG. 9-25 shows a modified example in which the security cover is provided on the gaming machine frame 3. Specifically, the security cover 500B may be provided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the gaming machine frame 3. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the right end of the security cover 500B is sandwiched between the right side of the outer frame 1a and the gaming machine frame 3, and the security cover 500B is held on the back of the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52. It suffices to make it immovable from the state of being covered from the side. Then, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened, the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be operated by sliding the security cover 500B. When the setting changeover switch 52 is replaced by the clear switch AK001, the clear switch AK001 may be covered with the security cover 500B instead of the setting changeover switch 52.

FIG. 9-26 shows a modified example in which the security cover is rotatably provided. Specifically, the left end portion of the security cover 500C may be rotatably supported with respect to a pivot axis facing in the vertical direction provided on the back surface side of the gaming machine frame 3. In such a case, when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the right end of the security cover 500C is sandwiched between the right side of the outer frame 1a and the gaming machine frame 3, and the security cover 500C is set as the lock switch 51. It suffices to make it immovable from the state where the changeover switch 52 is covered from the back side. Then, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened, the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be operated by rotating the security cover 500C around a pivot axis (not shown). When the setting changeover switch 52 is replaced by the clear switch AK001, the clear switch AK001 may be covered with the security cover 500C instead of the setting changeover switch 52.

When these security covers are provided so as to overlap the main board 11, the security covers are made of a transparent resin material or the like so as not to interfere with the visibility of the mounting surface of the main board 11 and the sealing seal. May be good.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 may have different playability such as a probabilistic loop type and a V probabilistic type. In the case of the probabilistic loop type or V probabilistic type, a function (so-called small hit time) that can increase the number of balls held by a small hit that targets the first big winning opening after the end of a specific big hit game is provided. You may have it. In the case of a gaming machine having a small hit time function, the big hit probability is made different according to the set value (for example, in the case of the set value 1, the big hit probability in the normal state is set to 1/200 and the big hit probability in the probable change state is set. Is set to 1/20, and in the case of the set value 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/300 and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic state is set to 1/30). , Since the initial hit probability is higher than when other set values are set, it is easier to enter the small hit time, but the probability of becoming a big hit during probability variation control is also higher than when other set values are set. Is also high, so it is easy to finish the small hit time. In other words, when a pachinko machine capable of executing probabilistic change control is equipped with a small hit time function, the higher the setting value for which the large hit probability in the normal state is set, the higher the probability of entering the small hit time, while the smaller the probability. It is difficult for the hit time to continue, and the lower the set value for which the jackpot probability in the normal state is set, the lower the probability of entering the small hit time, but the easier it is for the small hit time to continue. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the probabilistic loop type and the V probabilistic type, not only the range of the game can be expanded by installing the small hit time function, but also a set value with a low big hit probability is set. Even with the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can be motivated to play a game.

In the V probability variation type pachinko gaming machine 1, the opening pattern of the probability variation control decision large winning opening in the probability variation control determination round is a long-term opening pattern (the opening pattern in which the game ball easily wins the probability variation control determination large winning opening). ) And the short-term opening pattern (the opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to win in the large winning opening for probability variation control), these long-term opening patterns and short-term opening patterns are set according to the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. By deciding at different ratios, the actual probability of probable change inrush (ratio of probable change jackpot) may be different.

A gate for determining the jackpot type is provided at a predetermined position in the game area (for example, a position above the second big winning opening), and the game ball passes through the gate for determining the jackpot type after the special symbol is derived and displayed in a combination indicating the jackpot. The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be extracted at the timing of the succession, and the jackpot game according to the jackpot type determined based on the extracted MR2 value may be started. When the jackpot type determination gate is provided in this way, the jackpot type is determined at different ratios according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, 16 round jackpot and 4 round jackpot are provided as the jackpot type). If the setting value is 1, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds jackpot is the highest, and the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. When is 3, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds jackpot is the lowest).

The lock switch 51, the setting changeover switch 52, or the clear switch AK001 may be provided on the front side of the gaming machine frame 3. When the lock switch 51, the setting changeover switch 52, or the clear switch AK001 is provided on the front side of the gaming machine frame 3 in this way, the lock switch 51, the setting changeover switch 52, or the clear switch AK001 is used for the ball striking operation handle or the ball striking launcher. By providing it in the vicinity, the glass door frame 3a may not be operated unless it is opened.

It is only necessary to determine whether or not to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot gaming state, at least in a different ratio according to the set value, and the jackpot type and The fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Fluctuates at a different rate according to the set value While deciding whether to set the display result as "big hit" or "small hit", the big hit type is common regardless of the set value. And when the fluctuation pattern is determined, even if the set value is changed, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern is not changed, so that the set value is not suggested to the player or the like, or it is difficult to suggest it. When not only the fluctuation display result but also the fluctuation pattern is determined at a different ratio according to the set value, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern is also changed when the set value is changed, so that the player etc. The setting value can be suggested, or it becomes easy to suggest.

As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes the main process when the power supply is started by turning on the power, so that the lock switch 51 and the clear switch AK001 operate. Depending on the detection result, it is possible to control any of the setting change state, setting confirmation state, initialization state, and power failure recovery state. The setting change state is a change permission state that permits the change of the set value by the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 or the clear switch AK001. The setting confirmation state is a state in which the set value can be confirmed on the display monitor 29. The initialization state is a state in which the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared), unlike the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. The power failure recovery state is a state in which the stored contents of the RAM 102 are restored to the contents at the time of the power failure.

FIG. 9-27 shows an example of state control according to the switch detection at the time of turning on the power. If the lock switch 51 is on and the clear switch AK001 is on when the power supply is started by turning on the power based on the operation of the power switch AK002, the setting change process is performed in step Sa13 of the main process. By being executed, the setting change state is controlled. In this case, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized in step Sa9 of the main process. On the other hand, when the lock switch 51 is on and the clear switch AK001 is off when the power supply is started, the setting confirmation process is executed in the step AKS002 of the main process to set. Control the confirmation status. In this case, step Sa9 of the main process is not executed, and the stored contents of the RAM 102 are restored to the contents at the time of power failure by steps Sa41 and Sa42. When the lock switch 51 is off and the clear switch AK001 is on when the power supply is started, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized in step Sa9 of the main process, so that the initialization state is achieved. To control. In this case, since it is determined in step Sa12 of the main process that the lock switch 51 is off, the setting change process of step Sa13 is not executed. When the lock switch 51 is off and the clear switch AK001 is off when the power supply is started, the stored contents of the RAM 102 are restored to the contents at the time of power failure by the main processing steps Sa41 and Sa42. By doing so, the power failure recovery state is controlled. In this case, since it is determined in step AKS001 of the main process that the lock switch 51 is off, the setting confirmation process of step AKS002 is not executed. In this way, along with the power-on operation using the power switch AK002, the lock switch 51 and the clear switch AK001 detect various operations such as on / off switching operation and pressing operation by the staff of the amusement park. , It is possible to control the state according to the detection result.

(Explanation of means related to the above feature section)
The above embodiment includes the following feature parts. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine in which a set value can be set, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, the gaming machine described in JP-A-2010-200902 is provided with a dedicated setting value display means for displaying the set setting value, thereby preventing the cost of the gaming machine from increasing. There was a problem that it could not be done. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 related to a feature unit for solving this problem,
It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can play a game using a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) and can be controlled to 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 one of a plurality of setting values (for example, one of setting values 1 to 3) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process of Sa13).
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control of the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
A game that adds game value based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, general winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, first major winning opening, second major winning opening, etc.). With value-adding means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process while the jackpot is open),
An information display means (for example, a display monitor 29 or the like) capable of displaying information related to the game value given by the game value giving means, and
Equipped with
The information display means can display the set value set by the setting means (for example, display by the first display unit 29A of the display monitor 29).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this means 1, it is not necessary to individually provide a display device for displaying the set setting value, so that the cost increase of the gaming machine can be prevented. Can be done.

As a gaming machine of means 2 of the above-mentioned feature part,
The information display means can display predetermined information according to a set value (for example, a portion capable of displaying a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, a base, etc. on the display monitor 29).
The gaming machine described in the means 1 characterized by the above is described, and in this means 2, the state of the gaming machine can be easily grasped.

As a gaming machine of means 3 of the above-mentioned feature part,
The information display means can sequentially display predetermined information of each set value (for example, the display monitor 29 displays short-term continuous ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative continuous ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2). (Parts that are displayed sequentially at 5 second intervals, etc.)
The gaming machine described in the means 2 characterized by the above is described, and in the means 3, it is possible to easily grasp the predetermined information of each set value.

As a gaming machine of means 4 of the above-mentioned feature part,
The information display means can display predetermined information of each set value in different display modes (for example, the set value 1 displays the joint ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in red, and the set value 2 shows the continuous ratio. The role ratio and base are displayed in green, and at the setting value 3, the continuous ratio, role ratio, and the part where the base is displayed in blue, etc.)
The gaming machine according to the means 2 or the means 3 is described, and the means 4 can easily grasp the predetermined information of each set value.

As a gaming machine of means 5 of the above-mentioned feature part,
Equipped with an operating means (for example, display changeover switch 30)
The information display means can switch and display predetermined information of each set value according to the operation of the operation means (for example, by operating the display changeover switch 30, the continuous ratio, the combination ratio, and the base of the set value 1 can be displayed. The part that switches the display to the display of the setting value 2 ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the display of the setting value 2 connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base are changed to the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base display of the setting value 3. Switching part etc.)
The gaming machine according to any one of the means 2 to the means 4 is described, and the means 5 can easily grasp the predetermined information of each set value.

As a gaming machine of means 6 of the above-mentioned feature part,
The information display means displays predetermined information according to the set value set by the setting means (for example, a portion capable of displaying only the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base according to the set set value. Such)
The gaming machine described in any one of the means 2 to the means 5 characterized by the above is described, and in this means 6, the work of confirming the predetermined information of the set value set by the setting means is easily performed. be able to.

As a gaming machine of means 7 of the above-mentioned feature part,
Calculation means that can calculate information about the game value given by the game value giving means (for example, the ratio (%), the combination ratio (%), and the cumulative ratio (%) for 6000 CPU 103s, the combination. The part for calculating the ratio (%) and the base calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls (base 1 (%)) and the base calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls (base 2 (%)). Etc.)
The calculation means can individually calculate the information for each set value (for example, a general prize ball, a first starting opening prize ball, an ordinary electric prize ball, a special electric prize ball, a total prize ball, etc.). The total input is stored in the storage area (ring buffer) according to the set value, so that it can be calculated individually for each set value, etc.),
The information display means displays only the information corresponding to the specific set value of any one of the set values (for example, the continuous ratio according to the set value of any one of the set value 1 to the set value 3). Role ratio, part that can display only the base, etc.)
The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6 is described, and the means 7 can easily confirm the information.

As a gaming machine of means 8 of the above-mentioned feature part,
Calculation means that can calculate information about the game value given by the game value giving means (for example, the ratio (%), the combination ratio (%), and the cumulative ratio (%) for 6000 CPU 103s, the combination. The part to calculate the ratio (%) and the base calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls (base 1 (%)) and the base calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls (base 2 (%)). Etc.)
The calculation means can individually calculate individual information, which is the information corresponding to each set value, and can also calculate compound information, which is the information according to two or more different set values (for example,). The total ratio, combination ratio, base calculation part, etc. of 2 or more set values),
The information display means can display the information and the composite information (for example, a portion that calculates a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base in two or more set values and makes them displayable on the display monitor 29).
The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 7 is described, and according to the means 8, the state of the gaming machine can be grasped in more detail.

(Explanation of production control for other feature parts)
FIG. 9-28 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the embodiment provided with the above-mentioned feature unit. 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 power-on command process, 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. 9-29 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 the 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 executing the game stop state start processing 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 sound 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 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 executing the game stop state start processing 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.

FIG. 9-30 shows the priority of control in the present embodiment with respect to notification by effect control, screen display, and the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is controlled with the start of the power supply by turning on the power. Correspondingly, the effect control CPU 120 executes the game stop state start processing in the step AKS025 and the step AKS031 of the command processing at the time of turning on the power. After the game stop state start processing is executed, the reception of commands different from the setting change end command and the setting confirmation end command is invalidated, and the control related to the normal effect is restricted from being executed. Therefore, the priority AKP01 of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification is the highest priority among the priorities related to the effect control. For example, the priority AKP02 of the setting screen such as the power saving function has a lower priority than the priority AKP01 of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification. The power saving function setting screen is displayed when the switch position of the output amount changeover switch provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (game machine frame 3) is set to a predetermined position as a specific position. It is a screen that can be displayed on the effect display device 5 in order to enable the presence / absence, type, setting of the current date / time by RTC, and the like. Since the priority AKP03 such as the magnet error notification has a lower priority than the priority AKP02 such as the power saving function setting screen, the priority is lower than the priority AKP01 of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification. Since the priority AKP0Z of the normal game screen corresponding to the progress of the game in the normal time is the lowest priority among the priorities related to the effect control, the priority is lower than the priority of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification. It becomes a degree.

In this way, the priority AKP01 of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification is higher than the priority AKP02 of the setting screen such as the power saving function, so that the control to start the setting change notification is performed by the step AKS026 of the command processing at power-on. If the setting is changed or the control to start the setting confirmation notification is performed by step AKS032, the switch position of the output amount changeover switch is temporarily switched to a specific position before the setting change or the setting confirmation is completed. Even so, the display of the power saving function setting screen is not started by switching the output amount changeover switch. In this way, the display related to the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the setting change notification screen and the setting confirmation notification screen is displayed with priority over the display related to the output amount or output control of the effect such as the setting screen for the power saving function and the like. As a result, the display regarding the set value is appropriately performed, and it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.

(Explanation of modification examples related to production control in other feature parts)
FIG. 9-31 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed in the modified example in which the setting confirmation process can be executed during the game. The set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to a form that can be confirmed when the power is turned on, and the confirmation of the set value may be executed during the game. In this case, after the CPU 103 starts the processing after step Sa16 in the main processing, the gaming machine frame 3 is opened by a staff member of the game hall or the like, and a switching operation for turning on the lock switch 51 is performed. When the operation is detected, the display monitor 29 displays the set value set in the current pachinko gaming machine 1 on the first display unit 29A. This display is not changed even if the setting changeover switch 52 or the clear switch AK001 is pressed by a staff member of the game hall, and is a display for confirming the setting value set in the current pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. When the execution of the setting confirmation process is started during the game, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting confirmation start command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Command 9400H is transmitted. When the execution of the setting confirmation process is completed, the setting confirmation state ends, and the command 9401H, which is a setting confirmation end command, is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the effect control main process in the modified example, after the effect random number update process is executed in step AKS017, the ongoing setting confirmation process (step AKS01A) is executed, and then the process returns to step AKS013.

FIG. 9-32 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step AKS01A as the ongoing setting confirmation process. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting is being confirmed by displaying the set value on the display monitor 29 so that it can be confirmed (step AKS051). In step AKS051, for example, it may be determined that the setting is being confirmed during the period from the control in step AKS058 to the control in step AKS060. If the setting is not being confirmed (step AKS051; No), it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step AKS052). At this time, when the setting confirmation start command is received (step AKS052; Yes), it is determined whether or not the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in progress (step AKS053). In step AKS053, it is determined that the game is not in progress during the period from receiving the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to receiving the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command. In other periods, it may be determined that the game is in progress.

If it is determined in step AKS053 that the game is in progress (step AKS053; Yes), the in-progress setting confirmation flag is set to the on state (step AKS054). The in-progress setting confirmation flag is a flag indicating that the setting confirmation start command has been received while the game is in progress. Waiting for customers sent from the main board 11 when it is determined in step AKS052 that the setting confirmation start command has not been received (step AKS052; No), or after the in-progress setting confirmation flag is turned on in step AKS054. It is determined whether or not the demo designation command has been received (step AKS055). At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command is not received (step AKS055; No), the ongoing setting confirmation process is terminated.

When it is determined in step AKS055 that the customer waiting demo designation command has been received (step AKS055; Yes), it is determined whether or not the in-progress setting confirmation flag is on (step AKS056). At this time, if the in-progress setting confirmation flag is off (step AKS056; No), the in-progress setting confirmation process ends. On the other hand, when the in-progress setting confirmation flag is on (step AKS056; Yes), the in-progress setting confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step AKS057), and then the setting confirmation notification is started. (Step AKS058). Even if it is determined in step AKS053 that the game is not in progress (step AKS053; No), the process proceeds to step AKS058, and control is performed to start the setting confirmation notification. As a result, when the setting confirmation start command is received while the game is in progress, the setting confirmation notification can be started after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command.

If it is determined in step AKS051 that the setting is being confirmed (step AKS051; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation end command has been received (step AKS059). At this time, if the setting confirmation end command has not been received (step AKS059; No), the ongoing setting confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting confirmation end command has been received (step AKS059; Yes), control is performed to end the setting confirmation notification (step AKS060).

By executing such an ongoing setting confirmation process, when the setting confirmation process is executed during the game and the set value set is displayed on the display monitor 29, the effect control board 12 side may display the set value. After receiving the customer waiting demo display command transmitted from the main board 11, the display of the setting confirmation notification screen and the output of the setting confirmation notification voice can be started. As a result, when the set value can be confirmed during the execution of the effect accompanying the progress of the game, the inconvenience due to the confirmation of the set value can be prevented by preventing the effect being executed from being canceled.

When the setting confirmation process is executed during the game on the side of the main board 11, the setting confirmation state may be controlled after the customer waiting demo designation command can be transmitted. In this case, for example, a setting confirmation start command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 together with the customer waiting demo designation command. Alternatively, instead of sending the setting confirmation start command together with the customer waiting demo specification command, a dedicated command corresponding to the setting confirmation during the game is sent, and the set value set after the progress of the game is completed. It may be possible to control the state in which it can be confirmed.

Alternatively, the set set value is displayed on the display monitor 29 provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the effect display device 5 does not need to display the set value. Therefore, when the setting confirmation process is executed during the game, the display monitor 29 displays a display on which the setting value can be confirmed without transmitting a setting confirmation start command or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Control to start may be performed. In this case, the effect control board 12 may be controlled by the effect control CPU 120 or the like so that the effect is continuously executed as the game progresses.

In addition to the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification, the setting change end notification and the setting confirmation end notification may be executed. For example, in the command processing at power-on, the setting change notification ends by the control in step AKS028, the setting change end notification starts with the start of the setting change end notification period, and the setting change end notification period ends. The setting change end notification may be terminated. Further, in the command processing at power-on, the setting confirmation notification is terminated by the control in step AKS034, the setting confirmation end notification is started with the start of the setting confirmation end notification period, and the setting confirmation end notification period is completed. The setting confirmation end notification may be terminated.

In the setting change notification, control may be performed so that the setting change notification voice is output from the speakers 8L and 8R without displaying the setting change notification screen on the effect display device 5. In the setting confirmation notification, control may be performed so that the setting confirmation notification voice is output from the speakers 8L and 8R without displaying the setting confirmation notification screen on the effect display device 5. Alternatively, in the setting change notification, in addition to the display of the setting change notification screen and the output of the setting change notification voice, or instead of a part or all of the setting change notification, a part or all of the light emitting member of the game effect lamp 9, or the game effect lamp 9 Control may be performed to cause an arbitrary light emitting member such as a notification lamp provided separately from the notification lamp to emit light in a predetermined setting change notification mode. In the setting confirmation notification, in addition to the display of the setting confirmation notification screen and the output of the setting confirmation notification voice, or instead of a part or all of the setting confirmation notification, a part of the game effect lamp 9 is replaced with a part or all of the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, control may be performed so that any light emitting member such as all light emitting members or a notification lamp provided separately from the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit light in a predetermined setting confirmation notification mode. As described above, the setting change notification may be performed by using an arbitrary effect device or a notification device different from the effect device to notify that the set value can be changed. The setting confirmation notification may be performed by using an arbitrary effect device or a notification device different from the effect device to notify that the set value can be confirmed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the form in which the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification are performed, and one or both of the setting change notification and the setting confirmation notification may not be performed.

The command 93XXH as the setting change end command and the setting confirmation end command 9401H are not limited to the prepared form, and the common setting end command is used as the setting change end command and the setting confirmation end command. It may be something that can be done. In this case, in the power-on command processing, it is determined in step AKS027 that the setting change is completed when the setting end command is received, and the setting confirmation is completed when the setting end command is received in step AKS033. Then, it should be judged.

(Explanation of feature 71AK)
FIG. 9-33 shows a configuration example of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with respect to the feature portion 71AK of this embodiment. The output amount changeover switch 71AK001 may be provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the upper right portion of the effect control board 12 on which the effect control CPU 120 is mounted. The output amount changeover switch 71AK001 can be operated from the outside through an opening formed in the board case accommodating the effect control board 12. The output amount changeover switch 71AK001 may be a rotary switch capable of detecting a predetermined operation such as a switch changeover operation for initializing a predetermined effect output or the like. The effect output initially set by the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 may include at least the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, the amount of light emitted from a light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included. For example, when a pachinko / pachislot machine staff member opens the gaming machine frame 3, the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 becomes operable. As described above, the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is required to open the gaming machine frame 3 so that the initial setting of the effect output can be changed. The output amount changeover switch 71AK001 initially sets the effect output to one of a plurality of stages. Further, depending on the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001, it is switched whether to allow or prohibit the change adjustment of the effect output by the player using the stick controller 31A or the like. The effect control CPU 120 may store data indicating such effect output settings in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 as output setting information.

As shown in FIG. 9-33 (B), the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 has a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”, and the knob 71AK002 can be turned into a channel by rotating the knob 71AK002. The corresponding switch position can be switched. In this embodiment, the volume is initially set to one of the six stages according to which of the "0" to "F" the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is, and the volume is adjusted by the player. Whether to allow or not is switched. The output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is connected to the effect control CPU 120 directly or via a predetermined circuit, and a changeover switch signal indicating the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is input to the effect control CPU 120 to correspond to a channel. The switch position can be specified.

FIG. 9-34 shows the initial setting control 71AKC01 such as the effect output according to the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001. In this initial setting control 71AKC01, for example, when the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is "5", the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is set according to "volume 6 (maximum)". The upper limit volume is initially set to "97.0", and the volume can be set (adjusted) by the player (permitted). The volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is not limited, and the output amount of any effect device such as the light amount of the game effect lamp 9 may be initially set according to the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001. .. When the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is any of "6" to "F", the volume setting (adjustment) by the player is disabled (prohibited). Is executed. Further, corresponding to the case where the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is "F", the setting screen for the power saving function and the like can be displayed on the effect display device 5, and the presence / absence and type (power saving mode) of the power saving function and the type (power saving mode) and. The RTC126 can set (change) a value indicating the current date and time.

As described above, the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is provided on the effect control board 12 on which the effect control CPU 120 is mounted, and the operation related to the adjustment of the effect output is received by the knob 71AK002, based on the detection of the operation of switching the switch position. , It is possible to control the output amount of the production to any of multiple stages. In the effect control CPU 120, a process for controlling the output amount of the effect to any one of a plurality of stages is executed based on the switch signal capable of specifying the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001.

FIG. 9-35 shows an execution example of the setting change notification, the setting confirmation notification, and the initialization notification for the feature unit 71AK. In this execution example, as the setting change notification, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (A), the setting change notification screen 71AKD01 is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the setting change notification voice 71AKE01 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. .. Further, as the setting confirmation notification, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (B), the setting confirmation notification screen 71AKD02 is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the setting confirmation notification voice 71AKE02 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As the initialization notification, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (C), the initialization notification screen 71AKD03 is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the initialization notification voice 71AKE03 is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the feature unit 71AK, the power-on command process is executed in the step AKS012 of the effect control main process, as in the above embodiment. In this power-on command process, the setting change notification is started by the control in step AKS026, and the setting change notification is ended by the control in step AKS028. Further, the control in step AKS032 starts the setting confirmation notification, and the control in step AKS034 ends the setting confirmation notification. Further, by the control in step AKS030, the initialization notification is started with the start of the initialization notification period, and the initialization notification is terminated with the end of the initialization notification period. The setting change notification screen 71AKD01, the setting confirmation notification screen 71AKD02, and the initialization notification screen 71AKD03 are not limited to the mode of being displayed on the entire display area of the effect display device 5, and are a part of the display area of the effect display device 5. It may be the mode shown in.

The feature unit 71AK is configured to include an output amount changeover switch 71AK001, and can perform initial setting such that the effect output such as volume is set to one of a plurality of stages corresponding to the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001. On the other hand, the audio output in the setting change notification, setting confirmation notification, and initialization notification is the maximum volume that can be output by the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the initial setting of the volume corresponding to the switch position of the output amount switching switch 71AK001. Output may be performed at a certain "volume 6 (maximum)" (upper limit volume "97.0"). For example, in the setting change notification, the setting change notification voice 71AKE01 to which the message "setting is being changed" is notified is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the maximum volume. In the setting confirmation notification, the setting confirmation notification voice 71AKE02 to which the message "setting is being confirmed" is notified is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the maximum volume. In the initialization notification, the initialization notification voice 71AKE03, which notifies the message "initialized", is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the maximum volume.

In this way, according to the operation of switching the switch position in the output amount changeover switch 71AK001, the operation related to the adjustment of the effect output is detected, and the output amount of the effect is controlled to one of a plurality of stages based on the detection. In the setting change notification, which is a notification regarding the change of the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting change notification voice 71AKE01 is notified by the maximum volume which is a common output amount regardless of the detection of the operation related to the adjustment of the effect output. .. Even in the setting confirmation notification and the initialization notification, the setting confirmation notification voice 71AKE02 and the initialization notification voice 71AKE03 may be notified by the maximum volume which is a common output amount regardless of the detection of the operation related to the adjustment of the effect output. In this way, since the notification is performed by a common output amount, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts due to the change and confirmation of the set value and the initialization (clearing) of the stored contents in the RAM 102.

FIG. 9-36 shows a display example when the player volume adjustment, the power saving function setting, and the like are performed with respect to the feature unit 71AK. For example, when the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is "0" and the effect output has not been adjusted by the player, the volume setting is "volume 1 (minimum)". FIG. 9-36 (A) shows the player volume adjustment screen 71AKD11 displayed on the effect display device 5 corresponding to this case. The player volume adjustment screen 71AKD11 includes an effect image showing six memories corresponding to six levels of volume, and the display color of each memory is changed according to the current volume. For example, when the volume setting is "Volume 1 (minimum)", one memory is displayed in the first display color (for example, red), while the remaining five memories are displayed in the second display color (for example, white). .. At this time, in response to the detection of the operation of tilting the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A to the right, the volume setting is changed to "volume 2" and the first on the player volume adjustment screen 71AKD11. Increase the display color memory by one. In this way, each time the first operation of tilting the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A in the first direction (right direction, etc.) is detected, a multi-step effect is produced until the effect output setting reaches the maximum. The output amount may be changed to increase by one step. On the other hand, each time the second operation of tilting the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A in the second direction (left direction) is detected, the effect output amount in multiple stages is increased until the effect output setting reaches the minimum. It may be changed so as to decrease by one step.

When the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is "F", the power saving function and the value of RTC126 can be set. FIG. 9-36 (B) shows the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 displayed on the effect display device 5 corresponding to this case. The power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 includes a display area for setting the power saving function and a display area for setting the value of the current date and time (current time) by the RTC126. When the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 is displayed, the presence / absence and type of the power saving function (power saving mode), depending on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the staff of the amusement park or the like. Then, the RTC126 sets (changes) a value indicating the current date and time. The effect control CPU 120 executes a process for setting (changing) the power saving function or the like based on the display of the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 and the detection of the operation of changing each setting. For example, when it is set to select "power saving mode A" on the display of the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12, the control to activate the power saving function is performed only during the customer waiting demo where the demo screen is displayed. Anything that is done will do. Further, when it is set to select "power saving mode B" on the display of the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12, for example, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is being executed during the variable display in addition to the customer waiting demo. Anything may be used as long as it is controlled to activate the power saving function such as reducing (light emission amount).

FIG. 9-37 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 with respect to the feature unit 71AK. 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 the feature unit 71AK, the effect control CPU 120 executes an initialization process (step 71AKS011) and a power-on command process (step 71AKS012) in the same manner as in the above embodiment. The initialization process of step 71AKS011 is a process corresponding to the initialization process of step AKS011 in the above embodiment, and the power-on command process of step 71AKS012 is a process corresponding to the power-on process of step AKS012 in the above embodiment. It should be. After executing the power-on command process of step 71AKS012, the start output switching process (step AKS013) is executed unlike the above embodiment. After that, as in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step 71AKS014), and if it is off (step 71AKS014; No), the process of step 71AKS014 is repeatedly executed. And wait. On the other hand, when the timer interrupt flag is on (step 71AKS014; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step 71AKS015), the command analysis process (step 71AKS016), and the effect control process process. (Step 71AKS017) and the effect random number update process (step 71AKS018) are executed in order. Further, in the effect control main process of the feature unit 71AK, the ongoing output change process (step 71AKS019) is executed, and then the process returns to step 71AKS014.

FIG. 9-38 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 71AKS013 as the output switching process at the start. In the start output switching process, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the switch position based on the changeover switch signal from the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 (step 71AKS031). At this time, it is determined whether or not the specified switch position is “F” (step 71AKS032). Then, when the switch position is other than "F" (step 71AKS032; No), control is performed to switch the initial setting of the output amount by adjusting the effect output according to the switch position (step 71AKS033), and the output at the start is performed. End the switching process. In step 71AKS033, for example, initial output setting data indicating that the switch position corresponding to the channel can be specified may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

When it is determined in step 71AKS032 that the switch position is "F" (step 71AKS032; Yes), control is performed to start setting the power saving function and the like (step 71AKS034). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may control the effect display device 5 to display the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 based on the control data prepared in advance corresponding to the setting of the power saving function or the like. After the control for setting the power saving function or the like is started in this way, it is determined whether or not the setting is completed (step 71AKS035). In step 71AKS035, when the selection of the item indicating "end" is confirmed on the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12, it may be determined that the setting is completed. If this setting is not completed (step 71AKS035; No), the corresponding control is performed during the setting of the power saving function and the like (step 71AKS036), and the process returns to step 71AKS035. In step 71AKS036, the display on the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 can be changed according to the detection of the operation of tilting the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A and the detection of the operation of pressing the push button 31B. You just have to control it.

When it is determined in step 71AKS035 that the setting is completed (step 71AKS035; Yes), control is performed to end the setting of the power saving function and the like (step 71AKS037), and the output switching process at the start is ended. In step 71AKS037, for example, the effect control CPU 120 stores power saving function data indicating the presence / absence and type (power saving mode) of the power saving function in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like. Further, when the setting for changing the value of RTC126 is made, the data indicating the changed value is set in RTC126.

FIG. 9-39 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 71AKS019 as the ongoing output change process. In the in-progress output change process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the switching permission condition is satisfied (step 71AKS051). The switching permission condition may be predetermined as a condition for permitting adjustment of the effect output using the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 during the execution of the effect control accompanying the progress of the game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened, the switching permission condition may be satisfied. When such a changeover permission condition is satisfied (step 71AKS051; Yes), the switch position is detected based on the changeover switch signal from the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 (step 71AKS052). Based on this detection result, it is determined whether or not the switch position has been changed (step 71AKS053). For example, the effect control CPU 120 compares the switch position shown in the initial output setting data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 with the switch position specified from the changeover switch signal, and when the comparison result does not match. , It may be determined that the switch position has been changed.

When it is determined in step 71AKS053 that the switch position has been changed (step 71AKS053; Yes), it is determined whether or not the changed switch position is "F" (step 71AKS054). At this time, if the switch position is other than "F" (step 71AKS054; No), control for switching the initial setting of the output amount is performed by adjusting the effect output according to the switch position (step 71AKS055). In step 71AKS055, for example, the initial output setting data indicating that the switch position corresponding to the channel can be specified may be stored (updated) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

When it is determined in step 71AKS054 that the switch position is "F" (step 71AKS054; Yes), control is performed to start setting the power saving function and the like (step 71AKS056). In this case, the same processing as in steps 71AKS034 to 71AKS037 of the output switching process at the start may be executed. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting is completed (step 71AKS057), and if it is not completed (step 71AKS057; No), the corresponding control is performed during the setting of the power saving function and the like (step 71AKS058), and step 71AKS057. Return to. After that, when the setting is completed (step 71AKS057; Yes), control is performed to end the setting of the power saving function and the like (step 71AKS058).

When the switching permission condition is not satisfied in step 71AKS051 (step 71AKS051; No), when the switch position is not changed in step 71AKS053 (step 71AKS053; No), or control is performed in step 71AKS055 or step 71AKS059. After that, it is determined whether or not the volume and the like can be adjusted by the player based on the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 (step 71AKS060). In step 71AKS060, when the current switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is any of "0" to "5", the volume can be set (adjusted) by the player (permission). , It may be determined that the adjustment by the player is possible. If the adjustment by the player is not possible (prohibited) (step 71AKS060; No), the ongoing output change process is terminated. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the one that determines whether or not the switching permission condition is satisfied in step 71AKS051, and the switch position may be detected by step 71AKS052 without making the determination by step 71AKS051.

When it is determined in step 71AKS060 that the adjustment by the player is possible (step 71AKS060; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a detection of an operation for changing the output amount of the effect (step 71AKS061). In step 71AKS061, for example, when the player volume adjustment screen 71AKD11 is displayed, the operation of changing the effect output amount in a plurality of stages is detected based on the detection result of the operation of operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. You just have to judge whether it was there or not. If such an operation is not detected (step 71AKS061; No), the ongoing output change process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation has been detected (step 71AKS061; Yes), the control for adjusting the output amount according to the detection result is performed (step 71AKS062), and the ongoing output change process is terminated. In step 71AKS062, when the operation of pressing the push button 31B is detected on the player volume adjustment screen 71AKD11, the update output setting data indicating the changed volume setting and the like is stored (updated) in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. Just let me do it.

(Explanation of a modified example of the feature portion 71AK)
FIG. 9-40 shows the priority of control regarding the notification by the effect control, the screen display, and the like in the modified example of the feature unit 71AK. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped when the setting is controlled to be changed as the power supply is started by turning on the power. On the other hand, when the setting confirmation state is controlled with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, the game may be controlled so as not to be in the game stop state. Correspondingly, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the game stop state start processing in the power-on command processing step AKS031, and when the setting confirmation state is set, for example, the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is used. The input of the changeover switch signal that can specify the switch position may be enabled. In this case, the priority 71AKP11 of the setting change notification is the highest priority among the priorities related to the effect control, and is higher than the priority 71AKP12 of the setting screen such as the power saving function. On the other hand, the priority 71AKP13 of the setting confirmation notification has a lower priority than the priority 71AKP12 of the setting screen such as the power saving function. Since the priority 71AKP1Z of the normal game screen corresponding to the progress of the game in the normal time is the lowest priority among the priorities related to the effect control, the priority of the setting change notification AKP11, the power saving function setting screen, etc. The priority is lower than the priority 71AKP12 and the priority AKP13 of the setting confirmation notification.

As described above, the priority 71AKP11 of the setting change notification is higher than the priority 71AKP12 of the setting screen such as the power saving function. Therefore, when the control to start the setting change notification is performed by the step AKS026 of the command processing at power-on. Is involved in detecting the operation of switching the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 even if the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is switched to the specific position of "F" before the setting change is completed. The display of the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 is not started. On the other hand, the priority 71AKP13 of the setting confirmation notification is lower than the priority 71AKP12 of the setting screen such as the power saving function, so that when the control to start the setting confirmation notification is performed by the step AKS032 of the command processing at power-on. Saves power based on the detection of the operation of switching the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 when the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is switched to the specific position of "F" before the setting confirmation is completed. The display of the function setting screen 71AKD12 may be started. In this way, while the control for switching the initial setting of the output amount of the effect is not executed when the setting value is changed, the control for switching the initial setting of the output amount of the effect may be executed when the setting value is confirmed. .. As a result, it is possible to appropriately control the stage of the output amount of the effect together with the confirmation of the set value when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered.

By executing the power-on command process in step 71AKS012 and then executing the start output switching process in step 71AKS013, it is possible to detect the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 when the setting is being changed. Regardless of this, it is not limited to the form of restricting the control of the output amount of the effect so as not to be executed, and whether or not the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is detected by the command processing at power-on. When the judgment is possible and the operation is detected, the information indicating that the switch position can be specified is stored, and after the setting change state is completed, the output amount of the effect is controlled based on the stored information. It may be something to do. For example, in the power-on command process of the above embodiment, when it is determined by step AKS027 that the setting change is not completed, the switch position is specified based on the changeover switch signal from the output amount changeover switch 71AK001. At this time, information indicating the specific result of the switch position is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. After that, in step 71AKS031 of the output switching process at the start, the switch position of the output amount switching switch 71AK001 may be specified based on the information indicating the specifying result of the switch position. Also in this case, when the setting is changed, it is possible to limit the control of the output amount of the effect regardless of the detection of the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001.

Alternatively, when the setting is changed, it is determined whether or not the switch position is a specific switch position, for example, whether or not the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is "F", and the case is a specific switch position. The control of displaying the setting change notification screen 71AKD01 on the effect display device 5 may be prioritized over the control of displaying the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 on the effect display device 5. In this case, when the setting change notification is completed by the control in step AKS028 of the command processing at power-on, the control for displaying the setting change notification screen 71AKD01, which has been prioritized, on the effect display device 5 is also terminated. It suffices if the display device 5 can start displaying the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12.

Unlike the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, a detection device capable of detecting an operation performed by the player is provided, and the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed based on the detection of the operation by the detection device. May be good. For example, together with or in place of the lock switch 51 and the clear switch AK001, a setting value change switch capable of detecting an operation such as a switching operation or a pressing operation by the player is provided, and the operation of the player is detected by the setting value changing switch. Based on the above, the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed in the same manner as when the operation is detected by the clear switch AK001.

As described above, in the effect control main process of the feature unit 71AK, the power-on command process is executed in step 71AKS012 as in the above embodiment, and then the start output switching process is executed in step 71AKS013. In the power-on command process, for example, in step AKS025 or step AKS031, the game stop state start process is executed. After the game stop state start processing is executed, the reception of commands different from the setting change end command and the setting confirmation end command is invalidated, and the control related to the normal effect is restricted from being executed. In this case, the input of the changeover switch signal that can specify the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is also invalidated so that the effect output is adjusted according to the switch position and the power saving function setting screen 71AKD12 is not displayed. , Control based on the detection of the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is restricted (prohibited). In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the setting change state that allows the change of the set value with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, the effect is produced regardless of the detection of the operation related to the adjustment of the output amount of the effect. Execution of control to switch the initial setting of the output amount of is restricted (prohibited). As a result, the control for changing the set value has priority over the control for switching the initial setting of the output amount of the effect, so that 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.

The effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control CPU 120 is provided on the effect control board. The output amount changeover switch 71AK001 is provided on the effect control board 12 on which the effect control CPU 120 is mounted, and the operation related to the adjustment of the effect output amount is received by the knob 71AK002. As a result, it is possible to appropriately switch the initial setting of the output amount of the effect when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

In the effect control main process of the feature unit 71AK, the power-on command process is executed in step 71AKS012, and then the start output switching process is executed in step 71AKS013. In the output switching process at the start of step 71AKS013, in step 71AKS033, control is performed to switch the initial setting of the effect output according to the switch position, or in steps 71AKS034 to 71AKS037, control is performed to set the power saving function and the like. In this way, when the setting change state is controlled as the change permission state with the start of the power supply, if there is a detection of the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001 before the setting change state ends, After the setting change state is completed, the output amount is controlled to the stage of the output amount of the effect based on the detection of the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001. As a result, it is possible to appropriately switch the initial setting of the output amount of the effect when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

When setting change notification is performed by the display screen of the effect display device 5 or the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the setting change notification voice 71AKE01 is used regardless of the initial setting of the volume corresponding to the switch position of the output amount switching switch 71AK001. , It is output by the maximum volume that can be output in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this way, when notifying with a common output amount regardless of the detection of the operation of changing the switch position of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001, it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered. Can also be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

(Explanation of means related to feature 71AK)
Regarding the above-mentioned feature unit 71AK, 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 whose settings related to the effect can be changed, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-29614. However, in the techniques described in JP-A-2010-200902 and JP-A-2015-29614, control when changing the setting of the effect while changing a plurality of settings having different advantages is not considered. rice field. 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 71AK 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 is different based on the set value.
A setting control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes steps Sa6 and 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, and
A production adjustment detection means (for example, an output amount changeover switch 71AK001) that can detect an operation related to the adjustment of the output amount of the effect, and
Output amount control means for controlling the output amount of the effect to any of a plurality of stages based on the detection of the operation by the effect adjustment detection means (for example, the output switching process at the start of step 71AKS013 and the ongoing output change process of step 71AKS019). CPU 120 for effect control to be executed, etc.) and
When the change permission state is set, the limiting means for limiting the execution of control by the output amount control means regardless of the detection of the operation by the effect adjusting detection means (for example, as a command process at power-on of step 71AKS012, step AKS012 A CPU 120 for effect control that executes processing, etc.)
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, the execution of control by the output amount control means is restricted when the change permission state is set, 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 71AK,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that controls the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game, and
It is provided with an effect control board (for example, an effect control board 12) provided with the effect control means.
The effect control board is further provided with a reception unit (for example, a knob 71AK002 of the output amount changeover switch 71AK001) that receives an operation that can be detected by the effect adjustment detection means.
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 71AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered while appropriately controlling the output amount of the effect.

As a gaming machine of means 3 related to the feature unit 71AK,
If the operation of the effect adjusting detection means is detected before the change permission state ends, the output amount control means operates after the change permission state ends. Controls to the stage of the output amount of the effect based on the detection of (for example, execution of the output switching process at the start in step 71AKS013).
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 according to the feature unit 71AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered while appropriately controlling the stage of the output amount of the effect.

As a gaming machine of means 4 related to the feature unit 71AK,
It is equipped with an initialization detection means (for example, clear switch AK001) that can detect an operation related to the initialization of the gaming machine, unlike the operation during the game by the player.
In the change permission state, the set value by the setting means can be changed according to the detection of the operation by the initialization detection means (for example, when the clear switch AK001 is used instead of the setting changeover switch 52, etc.). ),
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 3 according to the feature unit 71AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered without separately providing a configuration for changing the set value.

As a gaming machine of means 5 related to the feature unit 71AK,
A change notification means (for example, an effect display device 5, a speaker 8L, 8R, etc.) for notifying a change of a set value by the setting means is provided.
The change notification means performs notification (for example, output of the setting change notification voice 71AKE01) with a common output amount regardless of the detection of the operation by the effect adjusting detection means.
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 4 according to the feature unit 71AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being changed due to fraudulent activity and to prevent the setting value from being changed.

As a gaming machine of means 6 related to the feature unit 71AK,
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 output amount control means is
In the setting confirmation state, it is possible to control the stage of the output amount of the effect based on the detection of the operation by the effect adjustment detection means (for example, the power saving function setting screen higher than the setting confirmation notification priority 71AKP13). Priority 71AKP12, etc.),
In the change permission state, the stage of the output amount of the effect based on the detection of the operation by the effect adjusting detection means is not controlled (for example, the priority of the setting change notification higher than the priority 71AKP12 of the setting screen such as the power saving function). 71AKP11 etc.),
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 5 according to the feature unit 71AK.
In such a configuration, the stage of the output amount of the effect can be controlled together with the confirmation of the set value, but the stage of the output amount of the effect is not controlled when the set value is changed. It is possible to prevent problems from occurring.

(Explanation of feature 72AK)
FIG. 9-41 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 from the position to the 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. 9-42 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. 9-43 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 change. Control is performed to start the notification (step 72AKS006).

After the control is performed in 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 executing the game stop state end processing 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. 9-44 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 power supply by turning on the power. Correspondingly, the initialization notification is executed by executing the control in step 72AKS014. 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.
Setting control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of step Sa6 and step Sa12) 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, and
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, 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 portion 72AK characterized by the above.
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. 9-45 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 step 73AKS010 is completed. By controlling in steps 73AKS010 and 73AKS011, when the setting change state as the change permission state is not controlled with 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 to end the setting confirmation (step 73AKS016; Yes), the control to end the setting confirmation notification is performed (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. 9-46 shows the setting confirmation notification screen 73AKD01 displayed during the execution of the setting confirmation notification with respect to 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. The history of the set value may be cumulatively stored on the effect control board 12 side, for example, by storing the set value information together with the RTC information in the backup area of the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12. 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 with the start of power supply, 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 control of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, the initialization notification is sent. It is executed, and when this initialization notification is executed, control is performed 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.
Setting control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of step Sa6 and step Sa12) 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, and
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, 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.

(Explanation of feature 74AK)
FIG. 9-47 shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern 74AKP01 used for executing the confirmation effect with respect to the feature portion 74AK of this embodiment. The pattern data constituting the effect control pattern 74AKP01 may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12. The confirmation effect is executably controlled based on the establishment of predetermined confirmation effect conditions after the power supply is started by turning on the power. The confirmation effect of the feature unit 74AK is the output of the confirmation sound that outputs the trumpet sound twice from the left speaker 8L, the output of the confirmation sound that outputs the drum sound twice from the right speaker 8R, and the stick controller 31A. It includes confirmation vibration that drives two sets of vibration motors built in the operating rod (lever) in a predetermined pattern. The effect control pattern 74AKP01 includes data indicating the confirmation effect process timer initial value 74AKJ00, and for example, the initial value of the confirmation effect process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 can be set. Further, in the effect control pattern 74AKP01, the first confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 associated with the confirmation effect process timer determination value 74AKJ01, the second confirmation effect control data 74AKD02 associated with the confirmation effect process timer determination value 74AKJ02, and confirmation The first confirmation effect control data 74AKD03 associated with the effect process timer determination value 74AKJ03 is included. The first confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 is used to control the output of the confirmation sound that outputs the trumpet sound twice from the left speaker 8L. The second confirmation effect control data 74AKD02 is used to control the output of the confirmation sound that outputs the drum sound twice from the right speaker 8R. The third confirmation effect control data 74AKD03 is used to control the confirmation vibration that drives two sets of vibration motors built in the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A in a predetermined pattern. When controlling the execution of the confirmation effect, the timer value of the confirmation effect process timer is updated, and when any of the confirmation effect process timer determination values 74AKJ01 to 74AKJ03 is matched, the first to third confirmations corresponding to the matched determination values are made. By performing control using the effect control data 74AKD03, it is possible to output a confirmation sound and execute confirmation vibration.

Further, during the execution of the confirmation effect, some or all of the light emitting members included in the game effect lamp 9 may be turned on. For example, when the confirmation effect is started, the lighting of the light emitting member is started, and the output of the confirmation sound is started from the left speaker 8L. When the output of the confirmation sound by the left speaker 8L is completed, the output of the confirmation sound is started from the right speaker 8R. When the output of the confirmation sound by the right speaker 8R is completed, the confirmation vibration by the vibration motor built in the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A is started. Then, the confirmation vibration by the vibration motor built in the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A ends, the light emitting member is turned off, and the confirmation effect ends. In the confirmation effect, after the power supply is started by turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation of pressing the push button 31B is detected within the predetermined confirmation acceptance period, and the confirmation effect condition is satisfied. And the execution is started. One of the effects of the confirmation sound output by the left speaker 8L, the confirmation sound output by the right speaker 8R, and the confirmation vibration by the vibration motor built in the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A. When the control to execute is performed, the control to execute other effects is not performed. As described above, when any one of the confirmation sound output and the confirmation vibration included in the confirmation effect is executed, the control may be performed so as not to execute the other effect. In this way, by executing the output of the confirmation sound and the confirmation vibration at different timings, it is possible for the staff of the amusement park or the like to easily grasp whether or not the production using each production device can be normally executed. Can be done.

FIG. 9-48 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 with respect to the feature unit 74AK. 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 the feature unit 74AK, the timer interrupt flag is turned on after the effect control CPU 120 executes the initialization process (step 74AKS011) and the power-on command process (step 74AKS012) in the same manner as in the above embodiment. If it is determined whether or not it is (step 74AKS013), and if it is off (step 74AKS013; No), step 74AKS013 is repeatedly executed and waits. On the other hand, when the timer interrupt flag is on (step 74AKS013; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step 74AKS014), the command analysis process (step 74AKS015), and the effect control process process. (Step 74AKS016) and the effect random number update process (step 74AKS017) are executed in order. Further, in the effect control main process of the feature unit 74AK, the confirmation effect control process (step 74AKS018) is executed, and then the process returns to step 74AKS013.

FIG. 9-49 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 74AKS018 as the confirmation effect control process. In the confirmation effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initialization notification has been started (step 74AKS031). For example, in the power-on command process of the above embodiment, the initialization notification is started by performing the control in step AKS030. After that, when the determination in step 74AKS031 is performed for the first time, it may be determined that the initialization notification is started. An initialization notification start flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and when the initialization notification start flag is on, it may be determined that the initialization notification has started.

If it is determined in step 74AKS031 that the initialization notification has started (step 74AKS031; Yes), control is performed to start the confirmation acceptance period (step 74AKS032). The confirmation acceptance period starts with the start of the initialization notification, and may end with the lapse of a predetermined confirmation acceptance time such as 30 seconds or 1 minute.

If it is determined in step 74AKS031 that the initialization notification has not started (step 74AKS031; No), it is determined whether or not it is the confirmation acceptance period (step 74AKS033). When the confirmation acceptance period is started in step 74AKS032, or when it is determined in step 74AKS033 that the confirmation acceptance period is (step 74AKS033; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display is started (step). 74AKS034). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the variable display has been started by receiving the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command transmitted from the main board 11.

If it is determined in step 74AKS034 that the variable display has started (step 74AKS034; Yes), the confirmation acceptance period is controlled to be canceled (step 74AKS035), and the confirmation effect control process is terminated. In this way, if the variable display is started during the confirmation acceptance period, the confirmation acceptance period is canceled and the confirmation effect condition is restricted so as not to be satisfied. By canceling the confirmation acceptance period with the start of the variable display, it is possible to control so that the execution of the effect accompanying the progress of the game and the execution of the confirmation effect do not overlap, and the confirmation effect can be appropriately executed.

If it is determined in step 74AKS034 that the variable display is not started (step 74AKS034; No), it is determined whether or not there is an operation detection for starting the confirmation effect (step 74AKS036). In step 74AKS036, when the action of pressing the push button 31B is detected, it may be determined that the action has been detected to start the confirmation effect. At this time, if there is no operation detection (step 74AKS036; No), the confirmation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation has been detected (step 74AKS036; Yes), the effect control pattern 74AKP01 used for executing the confirmation effect is read from the predetermined area of the ROM 121 (step 74AKS037), and the confirmation effect process is performed. The timer initial value 74AKJ00 is set in the confirmation effect process timer (step 74AKS038). Further, the timer value is determined by the first confirmation effect process timer determination value 74AKD01 (step 74AKS039), and the process proceeds to step 74AKS046. If it is determined in step 74AKS060 that the operation has been detected and the setting for executing the confirmation effect is made, the control for ending the confirmation acceptance period may be performed.

If it is determined in step 74AKS033 that it is not the confirmation acceptance period (step 74AKS033; No), it is determined whether or not the confirmation effect is in progress (step 74AKS040). In step 74AKS040, for example, when the measurement of the elapsed time by the confirmation effect process timer has started, it may be determined that the confirmation effect is in progress. At this time, if the confirmation effect is not in progress (step 74AKS040; No), the confirmation effect control process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmation effect is in progress (step 74AKS040; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display has been started (step 74AKS041). Then, when it is determined that the variable display has started (step 74AKS041; Yes), the confirmation effect is controlled to be stopped (step 74AKS042), and the confirmation effect control process is terminated. In this way, when the variable display is started during the confirmation effect, the execution of the confirmation effect is stopped so that the execution of the effect accompanying the progress of the game and the execution of the confirmation effect are controlled so as not to overlap. , The confirmation effect can be executed appropriately.

If it is determined in step 74AKS041 that the variable display has not started (step 74AKS041; No), update control of the confirmation effect process timer is performed (step 74AKS043). Next, it is determined whether or not the confirmation effect process timer has timed out (step 74AKS044). At this time, if a time-out has occurred (step 74AKS044; Yes), control is performed to end the confirmation effect (step 74AKS045), and the confirmation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timeout has not occurred (step 74AKS044; No), it is determined whether or not the timer value of the confirmation effect process timer matches the determination value (step 74AKS046). If it does not match the determination value (step 74AKS046; No), the confirmation effect control process is terminated.

When it is determined in step 74AKS046 that the determination value is matched (step 74AKS046; Yes), the effect using the confirmation effect control data corresponding to the determination value is started (step 74AKS047). Further, after setting so that the timer value is determined by the confirmation effect process timer determination value stored next in the effect control pattern 74AKP01 (step 74AKS048), the confirmation effect control process is terminated.

FIG. 9-50 is a timing diagram showing a control example of the confirmation effect with respect to the feature portion 74AK. In FIG. 9-50 (A), when the power supply is started by turning on the power, the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 is detected, but the operation of switching the lock switch 51 on is not detected. Correspondingly, the case where the setting change state is not controlled is shown. FIG. 9-50 (B) detects an operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 and an operation of switching the lock switch 51 on when the power supply is started by turning on the power. Corresponds to the case where it is controlled to the setting change state. FIG. 9-50 (C) shows the control contents at each timing.

When the setting change state is not controlled due to the start of power supply by turning on the power at the timing 74AKT01, the effect control board 12 determines that, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has received the RAM clear notification command at the timing 74AKT02. .. In the power-on command process of the above embodiment, since the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step AKS021, the control in step AKS030 is performed and the initialization notification is started. Then, in the confirmation effect control process of step 74AKS018 included in the effect control main process of the feature unit 74AK, it is determined that the initialization notification is started in step 74AKS031, and the confirmation acceptance period is started by the control in step 74AKS032. To. When the operation of pressing the push button 31B is detected at the timing 74AKT03 within this confirmation detection period, it is determined that the start operation of the confirmation effect is detected in step 74AKS060 of the confirmation effect control process, and the confirmation effect control process is performed. The control for executing the confirmation effect such as step 74AKS037 to 74AKS048 of step 74AKS037 to 74AKS048 is started. By starting the control for executing the confirmation effect in this way, a plurality of types of first to third confirmation effects can be obtained by using the first to third confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 to 74AKD03 included in the effect control pattern 74AKP01. The production is executed in order. After that, when the timing 74AKT04 is reached, it is determined in step 74AKS044 of the confirmation effect control process that the confirmation effect process timer has timed out, and the control in step 74AKS045 is performed to end the confirmation effect.

On the other hand, when the power supply is controlled to the setting change state by turning on the power at the timing 74AKT11, for example, the effect control CPU 120 issues a setting change start command at the timing 74AKT12 on the effect control board 12. Judge that it has been received. In the power-on command processing of the above embodiment, since the reception command is determined to be the setting change start command in step AKS023, the control of step AKS026 is performed after the game stop state start processing of step AKS025 is executed. Is performed, and the setting change notification is started. At this time, except when the setting change end command is received, the control for continuously executing the setting change notification is performed, and the control for executing the initialization notification is not started. After that, when the setting change end command transmitted from the main board 11 is received at the timing 74AKT13, it is determined in step AKS027 of the command processing at power-on that the setting change is completed. , Step AKS030 is controlled, and initialization notification is started.

In this way, when the initialization notification by the control of step AKS030 is started at the timing 74AKT13, the initialization notification at step 74AKS031 in the confirmation effect control process of step 74AKS018 included in the effect control main process of the feature unit 74AK. Is determined to be the start of, and the confirmation acceptance period is started by the control in step 74AKS032. Therefore, at the timing 74AKT13, the confirmation acceptance period starts with the start of the initialization notification. When the operation of pressing the push button 31B is detected at the timing 74AKT14 within the confirmation acceptance period, it is determined that the start operation of the confirmation effect is detected in step 74AKS060 of the confirmation effect control process, and the confirmation effect control process is performed. The control for executing the confirmation effect such as step 74AKS037 to 74AKS048 of step 74AKS037 to 74AKS048 is started. By starting the control for executing the confirmation effect in this way, a plurality of types of first to third confirmation effects can be obtained by using the first to third confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 to 74AKD03 included in the effect control pattern 74AKP01. The production is executed in order. After that, when the timing 74AKT15 is reached, it is determined in step 74AKS044 of the confirmation effect control process that the confirmation effect process timer has timed out, and the control in step 74AKS045 is performed to end the confirmation effect.

The effect included in the confirmation effect may be any effect using any effect device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in addition to or instead of the confirmation vibration by driving the vibration motor built in the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A, the confirmation vibration by driving the vibration motor built in the push button 31B. It may be something that can execute.

As described above, in the effect control main process of the feature unit 74AK, the power-on command process is executed in step 74AKS012 as in the above embodiment, and then the confirmation effect control process is executed in step 74AKS018. In the power-on command process, for example, in step AKS025 or step AKS031, the game stop state start process is executed. After the game stop state start processing is executed, the reception of commands different from the setting change end command and the setting confirmation end command is invalidated, and the control related to the normal effect is restricted from being executed. In this case, the control for executing the confirmation effect is not performed. On the other hand, when the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step AKS021, the step AKS030 controls to execute the initialization notification. After that, in the confirmation effect control process of step 74AKS018, when the confirmation effect condition is satisfied based on the determination that the initialization notification is started in step 74AKS031, the process proceeds to step 74AKS037 or later to perform the confirmation effect. Control to execute. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the setting change state that allows the change of the set value with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, the control for executing the confirmation effect is not performed. As a result, the control for changing the set value has priority over the control for executing the confirmation effect, so that it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

In the power-on command process, control in steps AKS025 to AKS030 is performed according to the setting change state. After that, by executing the confirmation effect control process in step 74AKS018 of the effect control main process, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition after the setting change state as the change permission state is completed. conduct. As a result, the confirmation effect can be appropriately executed when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

The push button 31B and the push sensor 35B are configured to be able to detect an operation such as a pressing operation by the player. In the confirmation effect control process of the feature unit 74AK, the confirmation effect period is reached by executing the control in step 74AKS032, and then the confirmation effect condition is satisfied by determining that the start operation has been detected in step 74AKS036. .. As a result, the confirmation effect can be appropriately executed when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

When the confirmation effect control process is executed in step 74AKS018 of the effect control main process of the feature unit 74AK, the control in step 74AKS032 is executed, so that the stored contents of the RAM 102 are initialized (cleared) without being controlled by the setting confirmation state. ), The confirmation acceptance period will be the same as when the setting confirmation status is completed. Control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition during the confirmation acceptance period. As a result, when it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered, it is possible to standardize the control regarding the execution of the confirmation effect and reduce the control burden of the confirmation effect. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

The effect control pattern 74AKP01 used in the feature unit 74AK includes the first confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 and the second confirmation effect control data 74AKD02, thereby enabling control to output the confirmation sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this way, the confirmation effect includes the output of the confirmation voice by the speakers 8L and 8R which are the sound output means. As a result, the confirmation effect can be appropriately executed when it is prevented that the work of changing the set value is hindered. Therefore, it is possible to set an appropriate setting value.

(Explanation of means related to feature 74AK)
Regarding the above-mentioned feature portion 74AK, 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 that controls to output a confirmation sound, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-220833. However, in the techniques described in JP-A-2010-200902 and JP-A-2016-220833, the case where the setting change and the effect for confirmation 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 74AK 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 is different based on the set value.
Setting control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of step Sa6 and step Sa12) 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, and
Production means that can perform production (for example, production display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and
After the power supply is started, with the confirmation control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the confirmation effect control process of step 74AKS018) that can execute the control of the confirmation effect by the effect means based on the establishment of the confirmation effect condition. Equipped with
The confirmation control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition (for example, execution of step 74AKS018 after executing steps AKS021 and AKS030). ),
When the change permission state is set, the control for executing the confirmation effect is not performed (for example, execution of steps AKS025 to AKS029).
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, since the confirmation effect is not executed when the change permission state is set, it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature unit 74AK,
The confirmation control means controls to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition after the change permission state is completed (for example, execution of step 74AKS018 after executing steps AKS025 to AKS030). ),
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 74AK characterized by the above.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the confirmation effect and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 3 according to the feature portion 74AK,
Equipped with a game detection means (for example, push button 31B, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting an operation by a player.
The confirmation effect condition is satisfied based on the detection of the operation by the game detection means during the confirmation acceptance period (for example, execution of step 74AKS060).
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 according to the feature unit 74AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the confirmation effect and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 4 according to the feature portion 74AK,
When the confirmation control means is initialized without being controlled by the change permission state with the start of power supply, the confirmation effect condition in the same confirmation acceptance period as when the change permission state ends. Control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment (for example, execution of steps 74AKS033 and 74AKS060).
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 3 according to the feature unit 74AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the execution of the confirmation effect and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 5 according to the feature unit 74AK,
Equipped with sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) capable of outputting directing sound,
The confirmation effect includes output of a confirmation voice by the sound output means (for example, execution of step 74AKS047 using the first confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 and the second confirmation effect control data 74AKD02).
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 4 according to the feature unit 74AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the confirmation effect and prevent the work of changing the set value from being hindered.

(Explanation of feature 75AK)
FIG. 9-51 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 75AK of this embodiment. It suffices that this power-on command process can be executed in step 74AKS012 of the effect control main process in the feature unit 74AK of the above embodiment. In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 75AK, the effect control CPU 120 determines the reception command from the main board 11 as in the above embodiment (steps 75AKS001 to 75AKS004). If it is determined in step 75AK003 that the reception command is a setting change start command (step 75AKS003; Yes), the game stop state start processing is executed (step 75AKS005) in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the setting change. Control is performed to start the notification (step 75AKS006).

After performing the control by step 75AKS006, it is determined whether or not to end the setting change (step 75AKS007). If the setting change is not completed (step 75AKS007; No), unlike the above embodiment, the setting changing confirmation effect control process is executed (step 75AKS008), and then the process returns to step 75AKS007. In this way, in the power-on command process of the feature unit 75AK, the setting change confirmation effect control process is executed in step 75AKS008, so that the setting change state is controlled as the change permission state with the start of power supply. At that time, control for executing the confirmation effect can be performed. When it is determined in step 75AKS007 to end the setting change (step 75AKS007; Yes), control is performed to end the setting change notification (step 75AKS009), and the game stop state end processing is executed (step 75AKS010).

When the reception command is determined to be the RAM clear notification command in step 75AKS001 (step 75AKS001; Yes), or after the game stop state end processing is executed in step 75AKS010, the control to execute the initialization notification is controlled. Perform (step 75AKS011), and end the command processing at power-on.

When the reception command is determined to be the setting confirmation start command in step 75AKS003 (step 75AKS003; Yes), after executing the process corresponding to the setting confirmation state as in the above embodiment (step 75AKS012-75AKS016). ), Ends command processing when the power is turned on. In this way, in the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 75AK, when the setting change state is controlled with the start of power supply, the setting change confirmation effect control process of step 75AKS008 is executed, while the setting confirmation state is entered. When controlled, the process corresponding to the confirmation effect control process during setting change is not executed. Therefore, while the control that enables the confirmation effect to be executed when the setting is in the change state is performed, the control that enables the confirmation effect to be executed is not performed when the setting is in the setting confirmation state.

FIG. 9-52 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 75AKS008 as the confirmation effect control process during setting change. In the confirmation effect control process during setting confirmation, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the confirmation effect has been completed (step 75AKS031). In step 75AKS031, for example, when the confirmation effect completion flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on, it may be determined that the confirmation effect has been completed. The confirmation effect completion flag may be set to the on state when the execution of the confirmation effect is completed. If the confirmation effect has been completed in step 75AKS031 (step 75AKS031; Yes), the confirmation effect control process during setting change is terminated.

If it is determined in step 75AKS031 that the confirmation effect has not been completed (step 75AKS031; No), it is determined whether or not the confirmation effect is in progress (step 75AKS032). At this time, if it is not during the confirmation effect (step 75AKS032; No), it is determined whether or not there is an operation detection for starting the confirmation effect (step 75AKS033). If there is no operation detection in step 75AKS033 (step 75AKS033; No), the setting changing confirmation effect control process is terminated. If it is determined in step 75AKS033 that an operation has been detected (step 75AKS033; Yes), the effect control pattern 74AKP01 is read out (step 75AKS034) as a setting for starting the execution of the confirmation effect, and the confirmation effect process timer is initially set. The value 74AKJ00 is set (step 75AKS035), and the first confirmation effect process timer determination value 74AKD01 is set (step 75AKS036). In this way, in the confirmation effect control process during setting change, the determination in step 75AKS033 is performed. Therefore, when the setting is changed as the change permission state, an arbitrary period such as the confirmation acceptance period is not provided. Since the operation of pressing the push button 31B is detected at the timing, the confirmation effect condition is satisfied and the execution of the confirmation effect can be started.

If it is determined in step 75AKS032 that the confirmation effect is in progress (step 75AKS032; Yes), the update control of the confirmation effect process timer is performed (step 75AKS037), and it is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred (step 75AKS038). ). At this time, if a time-out has occurred (step 75AKS038; Yes), control is performed to end the confirmation effect (step 75AKS039), and the confirmation effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the timeout has not occurred (step 75AKS038; No), it is determined whether or not the timer value of the confirmation effect process timer matches the determination value (step 75AKS040). If it does not match the determination value (step 75AKS040; No), the confirmation effect control process is terminated.

When it is determined in step 75AKS040 that the determination value is matched (step 75AKS040; Yes), the effect using the confirmation effect control data corresponding to the determination value is started (step 75AKS041). Further, after setting so that the timer value is determined by the confirmation effect process timer determination value stored next in the effect control pattern 74AKP01 (step 75AKS042), the confirmation effect control process is terminated.

FIG. 9-53 is a timing diagram showing a control example of the confirmation effect with respect to the feature portion 75AK. In FIG. 9-53 (A), when the power supply is started by turning on the power, the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 is detected, but the operation of switching the lock switch 51 on is not detected. Correspondingly, the case where the setting change state is not controlled is shown. FIG. 9-53 (B) detects the operation of pressing the clear switch AK001 and the operation of switching the lock switch 51 on when the power supply is started by turning on the power. Corresponds to the case where it is controlled to the setting change state. FIG. 9-53 (C) shows the control contents at each timing.

When the setting change state is not controlled due to the start of power supply by turning on the power at the timing 75AKT01, it is the same as the case where the setting change state is not controlled by the feature unit 74AK, and the RAM clear notification command is received at the timing 74AKT02. As a result, the initialization notification is started, and the confirmation acceptance period is started accordingly. When the start operation of the confirmation effect is detected at the timing 75AKT03 within the confirmation acceptance period, the control for executing the confirmation effect is started, and the first to third confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 to 74AKD03 included in the effect control pattern 74AKP01 and the like are started. Is used to sequentially execute a plurality of types of effects, which are the first to third confirmation effects. After that, when the timing is 75AKT04, the confirmation effect ends.

On the other hand, when the setting confirmation state is controlled with the start of power supply by turning on the power at the timing 75AKT11, the setting is changed at the timing 75AKT12, unlike the case where the setting change state is controlled by the feature unit 74AK. By receiving the start command, it is determined in step 75AKS003 of the command processing at power-on that the received command is the setting change start command. As a result, following steps 75AKS005 and 75AKS006, it is determined whether or not to end the setting change in step 75AKS007, but if it does not end at this time, the setting changing confirmation effect control process is executed in step 75AKS008. To. In the confirmation effect control process during the setting change of the feature unit 75AK, when it is determined in step 75AKS032 that the confirmation effect is not in progress, it is determined in step 75AKS033 whether or not the start operation has been detected. In this way, the confirmation effect condition can be satisfied by detecting the operation of pressing the push button 31B when the setting is changed as the change permission state. For example, when the operation of pressing the push button 31B is detected at the timing 75AKT13 in the setting change state, it is determined that the start operation of the confirmation effect is detected in step 75AKS033 of the setting change confirmation effect control process. , Control for executing the confirmation effect such as step 75AKS034 to 75AKS042 of the confirmation effect control process during setting change is started. In this way, using the first to third confirmation effect control data 74AKD01 to 74AKD03 included in the effect control pattern 74AKP01, a plurality of types of effects to be the first to third confirmation effects are sequentially executed. After that, when the timing is 75AKT14, the confirmation effect ends.

When the setting change end command transmitted from the main board 11 is received at the timing 75AKT15 after the timing is 75AKT14, it is determined that the setting change is completed in step 75AKS007 in the power-on command processing of the feature unit 75AK. As a result, following steps 75AKS009 and 75AKS010, the control of step 75AKS011 is performed, and the initialization notification is started. When this initialization notification is started, the confirmation effect control process is executed in step 74AKS018 of the effect control main process, as in the case of the feature unit 74AK, so that the confirmation acceptance period is started. Just do it. Then, when the start operation of the confirmation effect is detected during this confirmation acceptance period, the control for executing the confirmation effect may be started again.

As described above, the power-on command process of the feature unit 75AK includes the setting changing confirmation effect control process executed in step 75AKS008, and the detection of the start operation is detected in step 75AKS033 of the setting changing confirmation effect control process. If it is determined that there is, the confirmation effect condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step 74AKS037 or later, and control is performed to execute the confirmation effect. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the setting change state that allows the change of the set value with the start of the power supply by turning on the power, the control is performed to execute the confirmation effect based on the establishment of the confirmation effect condition. Therefore, by making it possible to execute the confirmation effect when the setting is changed as the change permission state, the work of accurately checking the state of the gaming machine and confirming the state of the gaming machine will be hindered. Can be prevented.

In the power-on command process of the feature unit 75AK, when it is determined in step 75AKS001 that the receive command is a RAM clear notification command, the same confirmation effect control process as that of the feature unit 74AK is executed, so that confirmation is accepted. The period begins. During this confirmation acceptance period, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition. On the other hand, in the confirmation effect control process during setting change, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect when it is determined in step 75AKS033 that the start operation has been detected without providing the confirmation acceptance period. As a result, the confirmation effect can be executed at any time when the setting is changed as the change permission condition. Therefore, in order to prevent the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine from being hindered, the confirmation effect is performed together with the change of the setting value. Can be done properly.

In the command processing at power-on of the feature unit 75AK, control in steps 75AKS005 to 75AKS011 is performed according to the setting change state. After that, the confirmation effect control process similar to that of the feature unit 74AK is executed, so that the confirmation acceptance period is started. In this way, after the setting change state as the change permission state is completed, the control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition in the confirmation acceptance period, so that the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine is hindered. In order to prevent this, the confirmation effect can be appropriately executed.

The push button 31B and the push sensor 35B are configured to be able to detect an operation such as a pressing operation by the player. For example, in the confirmation effect control process during the setting change of the feature unit 75AK, the confirmation effect condition is satisfied by determining that the start operation has been detected in step 75AKS033. Further, by executing the same confirmation effect control process as the feature unit 74AK, it is determined in step 74AKS060 that the start operation has been detected, so that the confirmation effect condition is satisfied. Thereby, when it is prevented that the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine is hindered, the confirmation effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation of means related to feature section 75AK)
Regarding the above-mentioned feature portion 75AK, 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 that controls to output a confirmation sound, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-220833. However, in the techniques described in JP-A-2010-200902 and JP-A-2016-220833, the case where the setting change and the effect for confirmation conflict with each other has not been taken into consideration. Therefore, there is a possibility that the work of checking the state of the gaming machine may be hindered. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 relating to the feature unit 75AK for providing a gaming machine that can prevent the operation of confirming the state of the gaming machine 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 is different based on the set value.
Setting control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processing of step Sa6 and step Sa12) 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, and
Production means that can perform production (for example, production display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and
After the power supply is started, the confirmation control means (for example, the confirmation effect control process in step 74AKS018 and the confirmation effect control during the setting change in step 75AKS008) that can execute the control of the confirmation effect by the effect means based on the establishment of the confirmation effect condition. Equipped with a production control CPU 120, etc. that executes processing)
The confirmation control means is
When the change permission state is not controlled due to the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition during the confirmation acceptance period (for example, execution of the confirmation effect control process in step 74AKS018, etc.). ),
When the change permission state is set, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition (for example, execution of the confirmation effect control process during setting change in step 75AKS008).
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, since the confirmation effect can be executed when the change permission state is set, it is possible to accurately confirm the state of the gaming machine and prevent the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine from being hindered. ..

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature unit 75AK,
The confirmation control means is
When initialization is performed without being controlled by the change permission state with the start of power supply, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition during the confirmation acceptance period (for example, step 74AKS033). , 74AKS036 execution, etc.),
In the change permission state, control is performed to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition without providing a confirmation acceptance period (for example, execution of step 75AKS033).
It may be the gaming machine of the means 1 according to the feature unit 75AK characterized by the above.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine from being hindered by appropriately executing the confirmation effect together with the change of the set value.

As a gaming machine of means 3 related to the feature unit 75AK,
The confirmation control means controls to execute the confirmation effect according to the establishment of the confirmation effect condition in the confirmation acceptance period after the change permission state ends (for example, a step after executing steps 75AKS005 to 75AKS011). Execution of 74AKS018, etc.),
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 according to the feature unit 75AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the confirmation effect and prevent the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means 4 according to the feature portion 75AK,
It is equipped with a game detection means (for example, push button 31B, push sensor 35B, etc.) capable of detecting an operation by a player.
The confirmation effect condition is satisfied based on the detection of the operation by the game detection means (for example, the execution of step 75AKS033).
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 3 according to the feature unit 75AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the confirmation effect and prevent the work of confirming the state of the gaming machine from being hindered.

(Explanation of feature 100AK)
FIG. 10-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process executed by the effect control CPU 120 with respect to the feature unit 100AK of this embodiment. This effect control process process may be executed in place of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7 in the above embodiment.

In the effect control process process of the feature unit 100AK, the effect control CPU 120 first starts the setting suggestion effect for determining (determining) whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value to the player. The process is executed (step 100AKS101). In this embodiment, it is possible to execute the timing suggestion effect that suggests the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed to the player before the setting suggestion effect is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to recognize the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed based on the timing suggestion effect, the interest of the game is improved, and the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is improved. Can be planned. If it is determined in the setting suggestion effect start process of step 100AKS101 that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, the timing suggestion effect is started. Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a setting suggestion effect execution process for executing the setting suggestion effect (step 100AKS102). After that, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S161 to S171 in the same manner as the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7 in the above embodiment.

FIG. 10-2 (a) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 100AKS101 of FIG. 10-1 as the setting suggestion effect start process. In the setting suggestion effect start process shown in FIG. 10-2 (a), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the timer value of the start determination timer 100AK001 shown in FIG. 10-2 (b) is different from 0. (Step 100AKS201). As shown in FIG. 10-2 (b), the start determination timer 100AK001 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, and measures the duration of the slump state. In the slump state, the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure is executed based on the fact that neither the first start condition nor the second start condition is satisfied even though the player is executing the game. It refers to the state in which the progress of the game is stopped.

When it is determined that the value of the start determination timer 100AK001 is 0 (step 100AKS201; No), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo flag indicating that the customer waiting demo effect is being executed is on. , It is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo production is being executed (step 100AKS202). The customer waiting demo flag is set to the ON state when the effect control board 12 receives the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined that the customer waiting demo effect is not being executed (step 100AKS202; No), the setting suggestion effect start process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the customer waiting demo effect is being executed (step 100AKS202; Yes), it is determined whether or not the launch detection flag indicating that the launch of the game ball is detected is on. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the launch of the game ball is detected (step 100AKS203). In this embodiment, a launch detection sensor capable of detecting the launch of a game ball is provided in the ball launching device. When the launch of the game ball is detected by the launch detection sensor, a launch detection signal indicating that the launch of the game ball has been detected is transmitted from the hit ball launcher to the main board 11. Upon receiving the launch detection signal transmitted from the hit ball launcher, the main board 11 transmits a launch detection command indicating that the launch of the game ball has been detected to the effect control board 12. The firing detection flag is set to the ON state when the effect control board 12 receives the firing detection command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined that the launch of the game ball has not been detected (step 100AKS203; No), the setting suggestion effect start process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the launch of the game ball is detected (step 100AKS203; Yes), the time measurement by the start determination timer 100AK001 is started (step 100AKS204). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the progress of the game has stopped based on the determination that the customer waiting demo effect is being executed (step 100AKS202; Yes), and the launch of the game ball is detected. If it is determined that the player is executing the game based on the determination (step 100AKS203; Yes), it is determined that the player is in the slump state, and the start determination timer that measures the duration of the slump state is determined. The time measurement by 100AK001 is started.

When it is determined that the timer value of the start determination timer 100AK001 is different from 0 (step 100AKS201; Yes), or after the processing of step 100AKS204 is executed, a predetermined value is determined based on the timer value of the start determination timer 100AK001. It is determined whether or not the effect start condition is satisfied (step 100AKS205). In this embodiment, the effect start condition is that the duration of the slump state is equal to or longer than the predetermined first reference time (for example, 20 seconds). The duration of the slump state may be acquired as the timer value of the start determination timer 100AK001. The effect start condition may be such that the number of shot balls in the slump state is a predetermined reference number (for example, 50) or more. In this embodiment, the main board 11 is a launch ball indicating the number of launch balls (the number of times the launched game ball is detected) based on a signal from the discharge port switch 70 for detecting the launched game ball. A number of commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12. When the effect start condition is a condition related to the number of launch balls, the effect control CPU 120 receives the number of launch balls in the slump state from the main board 11 while the time is measured by the start determination timer 100AK001. It may be detected based on the ball count command. The number of launched balls may be detected based on a ball lending signal indicating the number of game balls rented by the ball lending machine supplied from the ball lending machine. In this case, the ball lending signal may be supplied from the ball lending machine to the effect control board 12 via the main board 11, or may be directly supplied from the ball lending machine to the effect control board 12.

When it is determined that the effect start condition is satisfied (step 100AKS205; Yes), settings for executing the setting suggestion effect such as determination of the effect pattern are made (step 100AKS206).

In this embodiment, as the setting suggestion effect, three effects of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect are executed step by step. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the timing suggestion effect includes an effect mode that suggests a predetermined first condition, an effect mode that suggests a predetermined second condition, and an effect mode that suggests a predetermined third condition. It is possible to execute at. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute timing suggestion effects in various production modes, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first stage effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied after the first suggestion effect, which is the timing suggestion effect of the effect mode suggesting the first condition, is executed, and the second stage effect sets the second condition. It is executed when the second condition is satisfied after the second suggestion effect, which is the timing suggestion effect of the suggestion effect mode, is executed, and the third stage effect is the timing suggestion effect of the effect mode suggesting the third condition. It is executed when the third condition is satisfied after the third suggestion effect is executed. The third condition is a condition that is more difficult to satisfy than the second condition (it takes more time to be satisfied), and the second condition is a condition that is more difficult to satisfy than the first condition. In the present embodiment, the first condition is that the number of variable displays of the first special figure or the second special figure after the effect start condition is satisfied becomes a predetermined reference number (for example, 20 times) or more. Further, in the present embodiment, the second condition is that the period during which the game is executed after the effect start condition is satisfied is equal to or longer than the predetermined second reference time (for example, 15 minutes). The period according to the second condition elapses only while the game is being executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the third condition is that the number of shot balls after the effect start condition is satisfied is equal to or more than a predetermined reference number (for example, 2000). In this way, by executing the setting suggestion effect step by step, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, encourage the player's willingness to continue the game, and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Can be done. The setting suggestion effect is not limited to the one executed in three stages, and an effect having two or less stages may be executed as a setting suggestion effect, or an effect having four or more stages may be executed as a setting suggestion effect. Further, the number of stages of the effect to be executed as the setting suggestion effect may be determined by a random number lottery or the like.

In this embodiment, as the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition, the condition related to the number of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the condition related to the period, and the number of shot balls, respectively. I explained that the conditions related to and are set, but this is just an example. At least two or more of the first condition, the second condition and the third condition may be conditions relating to the number of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the first condition, the second condition and the condition may be related to the number of times of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. At least two or more of the third conditions may be conditions related to the period, and at least two or more of the first condition, the second condition and the third condition may be conditions related to the number of shot balls. .. That is, all of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition may be conditions related to the number of times of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, the first condition is the effect start condition). The number of times of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is 20 times or more after the condition is satisfied, and the second condition is the first special figure or the second special figure after the effect start condition is satisfied. The number of times of variable display of the figure is 40 times or more, and the third condition is that the number of times of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure after the effect start condition is satisfied is 60 times or more. ), All of the first condition, the second condition and the third condition may be the conditions related to the period, and all of the first condition, the second condition and the third condition are the number of shot balls. It may be such a condition. In this embodiment, as one of the conditions for executing the setting suggestion effect, it is assumed that the condition (second condition) relating to the period that elapses only while the game is being executed is set. As a condition for executing the setting suggestion effect, a condition related to the elapsed period may be set regardless of whether or not the game is executed. In this case, the elapsed period regardless of whether or not the game is being executed may be acquired based on, for example, the time information output by the real-time clock (RTC) 126.

The effect control CPU 120 executes any of the effects (setting suggestion effects) A to E shown in FIG. 10-3 (a) as the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect. The effect A is an effect of displaying an image representing the message "Is the setting not bad?" On the image display device 5. The effect B is an effect of displaying an image representing the message "The setting is not bad!" On the image display device 5. The effect C is an effect of displaying an image representing the message "The setting is not bad!" On the image display device 5. The effect D is an effect of displaying an image representing the message "Today is lucky!" On the image display device 5. The effect E is an effect of displaying an image representing the message "It is the best setting!" On the image display device 5. The expectation of the production E is higher than the expectation of the production D, the expectation of the production D is higher than the expectation of the production C, the expectation of the production C is higher than the expectation of the production B, and the expectation of the production B. Is higher than the expectation of production A. The degree of expectation of the effect is the ratio at which the effect is executed when the most advantageous set value 1 is set. That is, the higher the degree of expectation of the effect, the lower the rate at which the effect is executed when the most disadvantageous setting value 3 is set.

In this embodiment, any of the effects A to E shown in FIG. 10-3 (a) will be executed as the setting suggestion effect, but the type of the setting suggestion effect is shown in FIG. 10-3 (a). ) Is not limited to each production. For example, when the set value is composed of 4 or more stages (for example, when the set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6), the effect suggesting that the set value is even (for example, "even number setting?") Is used as the setting suggestion effect. The effect of displaying an image representing the message "" on the image display device 5) may be executed. Alternatively, as the setting suggestion effect, both the effect suggesting that the set value is odd (for example, the effect of displaying an image representing the message "odd number setting?" On the image display device 5) and the most advantageous setting value 1 are the most disadvantageous. An effect suggesting that the setting value 2 is different from the setting value 3 (for example, an effect of displaying an image representing a message "the setting cannot be said" on the image display device 5), to a specific setting value Execute an effect suggesting that the settings have been made (for example, an effect of displaying an image representing a message such as "setting 1 confirmed!", "Setting 2 confirmed!", "Setting 3 confirmed!" On the image display device 5). You may. Alternatively, as a setting suggestion effect, an effect suggesting that the setting value is different from the setting value set yesterday (for example, an image showing a message "maybe the setting is different from yesterday?" Is displayed on the image display device 5). The effect displayed on) may be executed. It should be noted that this effect may be executed when it is determined that the setting change end command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Alternatively, as a setting suggestion effect, an effect suggesting that the set value is set to be more advantageous than the set value set yesterday (for example, an image showing a message "maybe a better setting than yesterday?" Is displayed on the image display device 5). The image display device 5 displays an image indicating the message "maybe the setting is worse than yesterday?" The effect displayed on) may be executed. In this case, the effect control board 12 is provided with a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory, and the storage device does not erase the data indicating yesterday's set value non-volatilely (even when the RAM clear process is executed). It may be possible to memorize it and execute the production based on this data.

In this embodiment, as the setting suggestion effect, the effects A to E for displaying various images shown in FIG. 10-3 (a) on the image display device 5 will be executed. The effect mode is not limited to this, and any setting value set by image display, sound output, lamp (for example, 7-segment LED) lighting, accessory operation, or a combination thereof can be suggested. Just do it.

In the process of step 100AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the patterns 1 to X shown in FIG. 10-3 (b) as the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect, so that the first stage effect and the second stage It is determined which of the production A to the production E is to be executed as the production and the third stage production. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (b), in Patterns 1 to 3, any one of the effects A to E is set as the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect. In this embodiment, the effect E having the highest expectation is executed only when the pattern X is determined as the effect pattern. In each pattern shown in FIG. 10-3 (b), an effect having a higher expectation than the effect set as the first stage effect is set as the second stage effect, and is set as the second stage effect. A production with a higher degree of expectation than the current production is set as the third stage production. For this reason, as the setting suggestion effect progresses step by step, the expectation of the effect to be executed becomes higher, the interest of the game can be improved, and the player's motivation to continue the game is aroused, and the pachinko machine is used. It is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine 1.

In Patterns 1 to X shown in FIG. 10-3 (b), although different effects are set as the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect, the effect of the setting suggestion effect is set. The pattern is not limited to this, and at least two or more of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect may be the same effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect E having the highest expectation is described as being executed only when the pattern X is determined as the effect pattern, but when a pattern other than the pattern X is determined as the effect pattern. The effect E may be configured to be feasible.

In the process of step 100AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern at the ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (c) according to the set value. The set setting value may be acquired based on the EXT data corresponding to the setting value newly set by the change in the setting change end command received from the main board 11. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (c), the pattern X is determined as an effect pattern only when the most advantageous setting value 1 is set.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the production modes of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect are collectively determined by executing the process of step 100AKS206 at the start of the setting suggestion effect. However, the method for determining the effect mode is not limited to this, and the effect modes of the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect may be determined, respectively.

After executing the process of step 100AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect to indicate the timing at which the first stage effect is executed in response to the satisfaction of the first condition as the timing suggestion effect. The second suggestion effect suggests the timing when the second stage effect is executed in response to the condition being satisfied, and the timing when the third stage effect is executed in response to the condition being satisfied. The third suggestion effect is started (step 100AKS207). When the timing suggestion effect is started in the process of step 100AKS207, the timing suggestion effect execution flag indicating that the timing suggestion effect is being executed is set to the ON state. Specifically, as the first suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 is executed by the timing when the first stage effect is executed in response to the satisfaction of the first condition, the first special figure or the second special figure. An effect of displaying an image suggesting the number of times of variable display on the image display device 5 is started. The display of the number of variable displays is updated as the game progresses. As the second suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 5 an image suggesting a period during which the game is executed until the timing when the second stage effect is executed in response to the satisfaction of the second condition. Start the effect to be displayed. The display of this period is updated according to the progress of the game only while the game is being executed. As the third suggestion effect, the effect display control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 5 an image suggesting the number of shot balls until the timing when the third stage effect is executed in response to the satisfaction of the third condition. Start the production.

The first suggestion effect started in the process of step 100AKS207 ends when the first stage effect is started. The second suggestion effect started in the process of step 100AKS207 ends when the second stage effect is started. The third suggestion effect started in the process of step 100AKS207 ends when the third stage effect is started. That is, in the period from the execution of the process of step 100AKS207 to the start of the first stage effect, the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect and the third suggestion effect are executed in parallel, and the first stage effect is performed. In the period from the start of to the start of the second stage effect, the second suggestion effect and the third suggestion effect are executed in parallel.

As described above, at least two or more of the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition may be conditions related to the number of times of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. Correspondingly, at least two or more of the first suggestion effect corresponding to the first condition, the second suggestion effect corresponding to the second condition, and the third suggestion effect corresponding to the third condition are executed. It may be an effect suggesting the number of times of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure executed by the timing. Further, as described above, at least two or more of the first condition, the second condition and the third condition may be conditions related to the period, and correspondingly, the first suggestion corresponding to the first condition. Even if at least two or more of the effect, the second suggestion effect corresponding to the second condition, and the third suggestion effect corresponding to the third condition are the effects suggesting the period until the timing when the setting suggestion effect is executed. good. Further, as described above, at least two or more of the first condition, the second condition and the third condition may be conditions related to the number of shot balls, and corresponding to this, the first condition corresponding to the first condition. At least two or more of the 1 suggestion effect, the 2nd suggestion effect corresponding to the 2nd condition, and the 3rd suggestion effect corresponding to the 3rd condition suggest the number of shot balls until the timing when the setting suggestion effect is executed. May be.

As described above, as a condition for executing the setting suggestion effect, a condition related to the elapsed period may be set regardless of whether or not the game is executed, and the timing suggestion effect may be set in response to this. As a result, the elapsed period may be displayed regardless of whether or not the game is being executed.

In this embodiment, as the timing suggestion effect, an effect of displaying various images on the image display device 5 will be described. However, the effect mode of the timing suggestion effect is not limited to this, and the image display and the sound are used. Anything can be used as long as it can suggest the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect by the output of, the lighting of the lamp (for example, the LED of 7 segments), the operation of the accessory, or a combination thereof.

In this embodiment, when the effect start condition is satisfied based on the slump state, the timing suggestion effect is started. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered due to the slump state, to encourage the player's willingness to continue the game, and to improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In this embodiment, the timing suggestion effect is started when the effect start condition is satisfied based on the slump state, but the effect start condition is not limited to this. For example, when the random number lottery is won after the game is started, it may be determined that the effect start condition is satisfied and the timing suggestion effect may be started. Whether or not the game has started may be determined, for example, by determining whether or not a launch detection command has been received. In this case, after the predetermined timing after the game is started (for example, the timing when the number of launched balls becomes 750 or more), the random number lottery is won at a higher rate than before the predetermined timing. The determination value may be distributed so as to do so. In this case, an image showing the number of fired balls may be displayed on the image display device 5.

Alternatively, when a predetermined timing in the customer waiting state in which the game is not executed (for example, a timing in which 5 minutes or more have passed without receiving the launch detection command after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command) has arrived, the effect is produced. It may be determined that the start condition is satisfied and the timing suggestion effect may be started. According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by attracting the attention of the players who have not started the game and motivating them to start the game.

Alternatively, the timing suggestion effect may be started at a predetermined timing during the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, if the predetermined timing arrives after the reach effect is started, the timing suggestion effect is not executed in order to prevent the player from confusing the timing suggestion effect with the advance notice effect. Is preferable. Further, even when the predetermined timing arrives after the pseudo continuous effect is started, it is preferable not to execute the timing suggestion effect in order to avoid the effect from being confused.

After starting the timing suggestion effect in the process of step 100AKS207, the effect control CPU 120 starts measuring the time by the suggestion effect timer 100AK002 shown in FIG. 10-2 (b) (step 100AKS208). The suggestion effect timer 100AK002 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, and measures the time elapsed since the timing suggestion effect was started. The effect control CPU 120 starts counting the number of variable displays of the first special figure or the second special figure executed after the effect start condition is satisfied (step 100AKS209). The effect control CPU 120 starts measuring the time by the condition determination timer 100AK003 shown in FIG. 10-2 (b) (step 100AKS210). As shown in FIG. 10-2 (b), the condition determination timer 100AK003 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, and measures the period during which the game is executed after the effect start condition is satisfied. The timer value of the condition determination timer 100AK003 is updated only while the game is being executed. Specifically, the timer value of the condition determination timer 100AK003 may be updated only until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the detection of the fired game ball by the outlet switch 70, for example. .. The effect control CPU 120 starts counting the number of game balls fired after the effect start condition is satisfied (step 100AKS211).

If it is determined in the process of step 100AKS205 that the effect start condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS205; No), whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. (Step 100AKS212). If it is determined that the first variation start command or the second variation start command has not been received (step 100AKS212; No), the setting suggestion effect start process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first variation start command or the second variation start command has been received (step 100AKS212; Yes), the start determination timer 100AK001 is reset (step 100AKS213), and the setting suggestion effect start process is terminated. do. That is, it is determined that the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure is executed based on the determination that the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command has been received (step 100AKS212; Yes). In this case, it is determined that the slump state has ended, and the start determination timer 100AK001 for measuring the duration of the slump state is reset. When the start determination timer 100AK001 is reset in the process of step 100AKS213, the customer waiting demo flag and the launch detection flag are cleared.

FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 100AKS102 of FIG. 10-1 as the setting suggestion effect execution process. In the setting suggestion effect execution process shown in FIG. 10-4, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the timing suggestion effect execution flag is on, thereby determining whether or not the timing suggestion effect is being executed. Is determined (step 100AKS301). If it is determined that the timing suggestion effect is not being executed (step 100AKS301; No), the setting suggestion effect execution process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the timing suggestion effect is being executed (step 100AKS301; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first condition establishment flag indicating that the first condition has been satisfied is on. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the first condition has been satisfied (step 100AKS302). If it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS302; No), whether or not the first condition is satisfied (variable of the first special figure or the second special figure after the effect start condition is satisfied). It is determined (whether or not the number of times of display is equal to or greater than the reference number of times) (step 100AKS303). When it is determined that the first condition is satisfied (step 100AKS303; Yes), the effect set as the first stage effect in the effect pattern determined by the process of step 100AKS206 of the effect A to the effect E is performed. It starts (step 100AKS304) and ends the setting suggestion effect execution process. If it is determined in the process of step 100AKS303 that the first condition is satisfied, the first condition establishment flag is set to the ON state. Further, when the first stage effect is started in the process of step 100AKS304, the first suggestion effect is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS303; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred based on the variation display result notification command received from the main board 11. (Step 100AKS305). When it is determined that no big hit has occurred (step 100AKS305; No), it is determined whether or not the predetermined end condition is satisfied (step 100AKS306). In the present embodiment, the end condition is that the customer waiting demo designation command is received after the timing suggestion effect is started, and then the launch detection command is received from the main board 11 without detecting the launch of the game ball. (No) The predetermined third reference time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed. This end condition is satisfied based on the fact that the game has not been executed. The end condition is not limited to this, and may be any condition that can determine that the game has not been executed. The elapsed time from receiving the customer waiting demo designation command may be acquired based on the timer value of the suggestion effect timer 100AK002.

If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS306; No), the setting suggestion effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (step 100AKS306; Yes), or when it is determined that a big hit has occurred (step 100AKS305; Yes), the first stage effect, the second stage effect and the third stage effect. The first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect, and the third suggestion effect are ended (step 100AKS307) without executing the stepwise effect, and the setting suggestion effect execution process is ended. When the timing suggestion effect is terminated in the process of step 100AKS307, the customer waiting demo flag, the launch detection flag, and the timing suggestion effect execution flag are cleared, and the start determination timer 100AK001, the suggestion effect timer 100AK002, and the condition determination timer 100AK003 are reset. At the same time, the count of the number of variable displays started in the process of step 100AKS209 and the count of the number of launched balls started in the process of step 100AKS211 are reset.

If it is determined in the process of step 100AKS302 that the first condition has been satisfied (step 100AKS302; Yes), whether or not the second condition satisfying flag indicating that the second condition has been satisfied is on. By determining, it is determined whether or not the second condition has been satisfied (step 100AKS308). If it is determined that the second condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS308; No), whether or not the second condition is satisfied based on the timer value of the condition determination timer 100AK003 (game after the effect start condition is satisfied). (Whether or not the period during which is executed is equal to or longer than the second reference time) is determined (step 100AKS310). The period during which the game is executed after the effect start condition is satisfied may be acquired as the timer value of the condition determination timer 100AK003. When it is determined that the second condition is satisfied (step 100AKS310; Yes), the effect set as the second stage effect in the effect pattern determined by the process of step 100AKS206 of the effect A to the effect E is performed. It starts (step 100AKS309) and ends the setting suggestion effect execution process. If it is determined in the process of step 100AKS310 that the second condition is satisfied (step 100AKS310; Yes), the second condition establishment flag is set to the on state. Further, when the second stage effect is started in the process of step 100AKS309, the second suggestion effect is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS310; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred based on the variation display result notification command received from the main board 11. (Step 100AKS311). When it is determined that no big hit has occurred (step 100AKS311; No), it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied (step 100AKS312). If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS312; No), the setting suggestion effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (step 100AKS312; Yes), or when it is determined that a big hit has occurred (step 100AKS311; Yes), the second stage effect and the third stage effect are executed. The second suggestion effect and the third suggestion effect are terminated (step 100AKS313), and the setting suggestion effect execution process is terminated. When the timing suggestion effect is terminated in the process of step 100AKS313, the timing suggestion effect is terminated in the process of step 100AKS313, and the first stage effect started in the process of step 100AKS304 is terminated. Further, the customer waiting demo flag, the launch detection flag, the timing suggestion effect execution flag, and the first condition establishment flag are cleared, the start determination timer 100AK001, the suggestion effect timer 100AK002, and the condition determination timer 100AK003 are reset, and in the process of step 100AKS209. The count of the number of times of the variable display started and the count of the number of fired balls started in the process of step 100AKS211 are reset.

If it is determined in the process of step 100AKS308 that the second condition has been satisfied (step 100AKS308; Yes), whether or not the third condition is satisfied (based on the number of shot balls after the effect start condition is satisfied). (Whether or not the number is equal to or greater than the number) is determined (step 100AKS314). When it is determined that the third condition is satisfied (step 100AKS314; Yes), the effect set as the third stage effect in the effect pattern determined by the process of step 100AKS206 of the effect A to the effect E (step 100AKS314; Yes). The third stage production) is started (step 100AKS315). The third stage effect started by the process of step 100AKS315 ends after being executed for a predetermined effect time. The execution time of the third stage effect may be acquired based on the timer value of the suggestion effect timer 100AK002. At the end of the third stage effect, the first stage effect started by the process of step 100AKS304 and the second stage effect started by the process of step 100AKS309 are ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the third condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS314; No), it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred based on the variation display result notification command received from the main board 11. (Step 100AKS316). When it is determined that no big hit has occurred (step 100AKS316; No), it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied (step 100AKS317). If it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied (step 100AKS317; No), the setting suggestion effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied (step 100AKS317; Yes), when it is determined that a big hit has occurred (step 100AKS316; Yes), or when the third stage production is started by the process of step 100AKS315. The third suggestion effect is terminated (step 100AKS318), and the setting suggestion effect execution process is terminated. That is, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied in the process of step 100AKS317, or when it is determined that a big hit has occurred in the process of step 100AKS316, the setting suggestion effect execution process is performed without executing the third stage effect. To finish. When the timing suggestion effect is terminated in the process of step 100AKS318, the customer waiting demo flag, the launch detection flag, the timing suggestion effect execution flag, the first condition establishment flag and the second condition establishment flag are cleared, and the start determination timer 100AK001 is cleared. , The suggestion effect timer 100AK002 and the condition determination timer 100AK003 are reset, and the count of the number of variable displays started in the process of step 100AKS209 and the count of the number of fired balls started in the process of step 100AKS211 are reset.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after the timing suggestion effect is started, it is determined in the process of step 100AKS306, 100AKS312 or 100AKS317 that the end condition is satisfied based on the fact that the game is not executed. Ends the timing suggestion effect without executing the effect that has not yet been executed among the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect. According to this configuration, when the player finishes the game and leaves the seat, the end condition is satisfied based on the fact that the game is not executed, and the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect are satisfied. The timing suggestion effect is terminated without executing the effect that has not been executed yet. Therefore, after one player finishes the game and leaves the seat, another player recognizes the set value by the setting suggestion effect executed based on the game performed by the one player. It is possible to prevent it from being lost and maintain the fairness of the game.

In addition, when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect at the timing when the elapsed period becomes a predetermined time or more regardless of whether or not the game is executed after the effect start condition is satisfied, the timing suggestion effect is performed. If the customer waiting demo designation command is received after the start, but the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect arrives before the end condition is satisfied, the setting suggestion effect may be executed.

In this embodiment, the end condition has been described as being satisfied based on the fact that the game has not been executed, but the end condition may be satisfied based on the operation by the player. For example, after the timing suggestion effect is started, the operating means for accepting (detecting) the operation by the player such as the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, the controller sensor unit 35A, the push sensor 35B, and the direction indicating key is predetermined by the player. When the operation of is accepted, it is determined that the end condition is satisfied, and the timing suggestion effect is ended without executing the effect that has not been executed yet among the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect. do. Specifically, when the push button 31B and the push sensor 35B detect a pressing operation by the player, a reception screen for accepting the player's selection as to whether or not to end the setting suggestion effect is displayed, and the reception screen is displayed. When the player instructs the end of the setting suggestion effect by using the stick controller 31A, the controller sensor unit 35A, or the direction instruction key in the displayed state, it may be determined that the end condition is satisfied. According to this configuration, when the player performs a predetermined operation when the game is completed and the player leaves the seat, the end condition is satisfied and the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect are still executed. The timing suggestion effect is terminated without executing the effect that has not been performed. Therefore, after one player finishes the game and leaves the seat, another player recognizes the set value by the setting suggestion effect executed based on the game performed by the one player. It is possible to prevent it from being lost and maintain the fairness of the game. The end condition may be satisfied based on at least one of the fact that the game has not been executed and the operation by the player.

In this embodiment, if it is determined that a big hit has occurred in the processing of steps 100AKS305, 100AKS311 or 100AKS317 after the timing suggestion effect is started, the timing suggestion effect is terminated. Even if it is determined that a big hit has occurred, the timing suggestion effect may not be ended.

Next, an example of the effect operation in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 10-5 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation of the setting suggestion effect and the timing suggestion effect in this embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 10-5 shows an example of an effect operation when the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the pattern X shown in FIG. 10-3 (b). FIG. 10-5 (A) shows a state in which the demo screen corresponding to the stoppage of the game in the customer waiting state is displayed on the image display device 5 (the customer waiting demo effect is being executed) in the slump state. ing.

When the effect start condition is satisfied (when the duration of the slump state is equal to or longer than the first reference time), as shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), as the timing suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are performed. The suggestion effect and the third suggestion effect are started. Specifically, as the first suggestion effect, "Small announcement in 20 more games!" Which suggests the number of variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure executed by the timing when the first stage effect is executed. The effect of displaying the first message image AK1 representing the message on the image display device 5 is started. Here, the "small presentation" in the message refers to the execution of the first stage production. Further, as the second suggestion effect, an image of the second message image AK2 representing the message "Announcement in 15:00!", Which suggests the period during which the game is executed until the timing when the second stage effect is executed. The effect of displaying on the display device 5 is started. Here, the "middle announcement" in the message refers to the execution of the second stage production. Further, as the third suggestion effect, the third message image AK3 representing the message "Large announcement with 2000 more launches!", Which suggests the number of shot balls until the timing when the third stage effect is executed, is displayed on the image display device 5. The effect to be displayed is started. After the timing suggestion effect is started, the number of variable displays in the first message image AK1 is displayed, the period during which the game is being executed in the second message image AK2 is displayed, and the launch ball in the third message image AK3. The display of the numbers is updated as the game progresses, as shown in FIGS. 10-5 (B) to 10-5 (E). 10-5 (B) and 10-5 (C) show a state in which the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect, and the third suggestion effect are executed during the same period.

After that, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L of the image display device 5 Variable display of decorative patterns is executed in 5C and 5R.

When the first condition is satisfied (when the number of variable displays of the first special figure or the second special figure after the effect start condition is satisfied is equal to or more than the reference number), it is shown in FIG. 10-5 (D). As shown, the display of the first message image AK1 as the first suggestion effect is finished, and as the first stage effect, the fourth message image AK4 representing the message "Is the setting not bad?" Is displayed on the image display device 5. The effect to be displayed (effect A shown in FIG. 10-3 (a)) is started. FIG. 10-5 (D) shows a state in which the second suggestion effect and the third suggestion effect are executed during the same period.

When the second condition is satisfied (when the period during which the game is executed after the effect start condition is satisfied is equal to or longer than the second reference time), the second condition is as shown in FIG. 10-5 (E). The display of the second message image AK2 as a suggestion effect is finished, and the fifth message image AK5 representing the message "The setting is not bad!" Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the second stage effect (FIG. 10). -3 Start the effect B) shown in (a). FIG. 10-5 (E) shows a state in which the first stage effect and the second stage effect are executed during the same period.

When the third condition is satisfied (when the number of launched balls after the effect start condition is satisfied is equal to or more than the reference number), as shown in FIG. 10-5 (F), the third suggestive effect is the third. 3 The display of the message image AK3 is finished, and as the third stage effect, the sixth message image AK6 representing the message "It is the best setting!" Is displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 10-3 (a)). The effect X) shown in is executed. FIG. 10-5 (F) shows a state in which the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect are executed during the same period. After the third stage effect is executed for a predetermined effect time, as shown in FIG. 10-5 (G), the display of the fourth message image AK4 as the first stage effect and the fifth message as the second stage effect. The setting suggestion effect ends when both the display of the image AK5 and the display of the sixth message image AK6 as the third stage effect are terminated.

It should be noted that an effect other than the timing suggestion effect may be executed as an effect suggesting the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed before the setting suggestion effect is executed. For example, as an effect that suggests the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed before the setting suggestion effect is executed, even if an explanatory effect that explains (suggests) the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed to the player is executed. good. Specifically, at the end of the special figure game in which the display result is a "big hit", an effect of displaying a character image suggesting a set value on the image display device 5 is executed as a setting suggestion effect, and an explanatory effect is performed. As an effect, the effect of explaining to the player that the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect is the end of the special figure game in which the display result is "big hit" (for example, "Attention to the character image displayed at the end of the big hit!" The effect of displaying an image representing the message on the image display device 5) may be executed. The explanatory effect may be executed at an arbitrary timing before the setting suggestion effect is executed.

(Explanation of means related to feature 100AK)
With regard to the above feature unit 100AK, conventionally, the setting values of multiple stages are changed based on the operation, the jackpot probability is set to the value corresponding to the changed setting value, and the giraffe and the elephant are set according to the setting values before and after the change. , A gaming machine that suggests setting values before and after the change by displaying a character image of any of the lions, for example, is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It is desired to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine as described in JP-A-2010-200902. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 pertaining to the feature unit 100AK for providing a gaming machine with improved entertainment interests,
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 specific effect executing means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps 100AKS304, 100AKS309, 100AKS315, etc.) that executes a specific effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set setting value, and
A special effect executing means (for example, step 100AKS206) that executes a special effect (for example, timing suggestion effect, explanatory effect, etc.) that suggests the timing at which the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means before the specific effect is executed. CPU 120 for effect control that executes processing, etc.) and
To prepare
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
With such a configuration, it is possible to enable the player to recognize the timing at which the specific effect is executed based on the special effect, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. can.

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature unit 100AK,
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a timing suggestion effect, an effect mode suggesting a first condition, and an effect mode suggesting a second condition). And the production mode that suggests the third condition),
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 100AK characterized by the above.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a special effect in various production modes, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 3 related to the feature unit 100AK,
As the special effect, the special effect executing means executes an effect that suggests a period until the timing when the specific effect is executed (for example, in the process of step 100AKS206, as a second suggestion effect, a second stage effect is performed. Start a production that suggests the period until the timing of execution),
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or 2 according to the feature unit 100AK characterized by the above.
With such a configuration, it is possible to enable the player to recognize the timing at which the specific effect is executed based on the special effect, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. can.

As a gaming machine of means 4 related to the feature unit 100AK,
As the special effect, the special effect executing means executes an effect suggesting the number of variable displays executed by the timing when the specific effect is executed (for example, in the process of step 100AKS206, as the first suggestive effect). , Start an effect that suggests the number of variable displays to be executed by the timing when the first stage effect is executed),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3 according to the feature unit 100AK.
With such a configuration, it is possible to enable the player to recognize the timing at which the specific effect is executed based on the special effect, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. can.

As a gaming machine of means 5 related to the feature unit 100AK,
After the predetermined timing after the game is started, the special effect executing means executes the special effect at a higher rate than before the predetermined timing (for example, the predetermined timing after the game is started). After that, the ratio determined to execute the timing suggestion effect is higher than before the predetermined timing),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4 according to the feature unit 100AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 6 related to the feature unit 100AK,
As the special effect, the special effect executing means can execute at least the first special effect suggesting the first condition and the second special effect suggesting the second condition (for example, in the process of step 100AKS206). , The first suggestion effect suggesting the first condition, the second suggestion effect suggesting the second condition, and the third suggestion effect suggesting the third condition are started),.
The specific effect executing means is
After the first special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed in response to the condition that the first condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step 100AKS304 is executed).
After the second special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed in response to the condition that the second condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step 100AKS309 is executed).
The first special effect and the second special effect can be executed during the same period (for example, the second suggestive effect is executed during the period when the first suggestive effect is executed).
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 according to the feature unit 100AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect step by step, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 7 related to the feature unit 100AK,
The special effect executing means starts the special effect in response to the establishment of a specific condition (for example, an effect start condition) in a state where the variable display is not executed (for example, the effect start condition in the process of step 100AKS205). When it is determined that is satisfied, the process of step 100AKS207 is executed),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6 according to the feature unit 100AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 8 related to the feature unit 100AK,
After the special effect is started, if a predetermined condition (for example, an end condition) is satisfied based on the fact that the game is not executed, the special effect is ended without executing the specific effect (for example, the end condition). For example, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied in the process of steps 100AKS306, 100AKS312, 100AKS317, the process of steps 100AKS307, 100AKS313, 100AKS318 is executed).
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7 according to the feature unit 100AK.
According to such a configuration, after one player finishes the game and leaves the seat, another player sets a value by a specific effect executed based on the game performed by the one player. It is possible to prevent the recognition of the game and maintain the fairness of the game.

As a gaming machine of means 9 related to the feature unit 100AK,
Further equipped with operating means for accepting operations by the player (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, direction indicating key, etc.).
When the player accepts a predetermined operation by the operation means after the special effect is started, the special effect is ended without executing the specific effect (for example, after the timing suggestion effect is started). , Stick controller 31A, push button 31B, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, direction instruction key, etc., when the player accepts a predetermined operation, the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect. End the timing suggestion effect without executing the effect that has not been executed yet),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8 according to the feature unit 100AK.
According to such a configuration, after one player finishes the game and leaves the seat, another player sets a value by a specific effect executed based on the game performed by the one player. It is possible to prevent the recognition of the game and maintain the fairness of the game.

(Explanation of means related to feature section 101AK)
Regarding the feature unit 101AK, conventionally, the setting value of multiple stages is changed based on the operation, the jackpot probability is set to the value corresponding to the changed setting value, and the giraffe, elephant, and lion are set according to the setting value before and after the change. As a gaming machine that suggests setting values before and after the change by displaying any one of the character images, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It is desired to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine as described in JP-A-2010-200902. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 101AK for providing a gaming machine with an improved interest in gaming,
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 specific effect executing means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps 100AKS304, 100AKS309, 100AKS315, etc.) that executes a specific effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set setting value, and
A special effect executing means (for example, step 100AKS206) that executes a special effect (for example, timing suggestion effect, explanatory effect, etc.) that suggests the timing at which the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means before the specific effect is executed. CPU 120 for effect control that executes processing, etc.) and
Equipped with
The special effect executing means can execute the special effect in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, a timing suggestion effect, an effect mode suggesting a first condition, and an effect mode suggesting a second condition). And the production mode that suggests the third condition),
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to recognize the timing at which the specific effect is executed based on the special effect, and the special effect is executed in various effect modes to improve the interest of the game. , It is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature unit 101AK,
As the special effect, the special effect executing means executes an effect that suggests a period until the timing when the specific effect is executed (for example, in the process of step 100AKS206, as a second suggestion effect, a second stage effect is performed. Start a production that suggests the period until the timing of execution),
It may be the gaming machine of the means 1 according to the feature unit 101AK characterized by the above.
With such a configuration, it is possible to enable the player to recognize the timing at which the specific effect is executed based on the special effect, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. can.

As a gaming machine of means 3 according to the feature unit 101AK,
As the special effect, the special effect executing means executes an effect suggesting the number of variable displays executed by the timing when the specific effect is executed (for example, in the process of step 100AKS206, as the first suggestive effect). , Start an effect that suggests the number of variable displays to be executed by the timing when the first stage effect is executed),
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or 2 according to the feature unit 101AK characterized by the above.
With such a configuration, it is possible to enable the player to recognize the timing at which the specific effect is executed based on the special effect, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. can.

As a gaming machine of means 4 according to the feature portion 101AK,
After the predetermined timing after the game is started, the special effect executing means executes the special effect at a higher rate than before the predetermined timing (for example, the predetermined timing after the game is started). After that, the ratio determined to execute the timing suggestion effect is higher than before the predetermined timing),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3 according to the feature unit 101AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 5 according to the feature portion 101AK,
As the special effect, the special effect executing means can execute at least the first special effect suggesting the first condition and the second special effect suggesting the second condition (for example, in the process of step 100AKS206). , The first suggestion effect suggesting the first condition, the second suggestion effect suggesting the second condition, and the third suggestion effect suggesting the third condition are started),.
The specific effect executing means is
After the first special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed in response to the condition that the first condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step 100AKS304 is executed).
After the second special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed in response to the condition that the second condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step 100AKS309 is executed).
The first special effect and the second special effect can be executed during the same period (for example, the second suggestive effect is executed during the period when the first suggestive effect is executed).
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 4 according to the feature unit 101AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect step by step, improve the interest of the game, and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 6 according to the feature unit 101AK,
The special effect executing means starts the special effect in response to the establishment of a specific condition (for example, an effect start condition) in a state where the variable display is not executed (for example, the effect start condition in the process of step 100AKS205). When it is determined that is satisfied, the process of step 100AKS207 is executed),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 according to the feature unit 101AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

As a gaming machine of means 7 related to the feature unit 101AK,
After the special effect is started, if a predetermined condition (for example, an end condition) is satisfied based on the fact that the game is not executed, the special effect is ended without executing the specific effect (for example, the end condition). For example, when it is determined that the end condition is satisfied in the process of steps 100AKS306, 100AKS312, 100AKS317, the process of steps 100AKS307, 100AKS313, 100AKS318 is executed).
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6 according to the feature unit 101AK.
According to such a configuration, after one player finishes the game and leaves the seat, another player sets a value by a specific effect executed based on the game performed by the one player. It is possible to prevent the recognition of the game and maintain the fairness of the game.

As a gaming machine of means 8 according to the feature unit 101AK,
Further equipped with operating means for accepting operations by the player (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, direction indicating key, etc.).
When the player accepts a predetermined operation by the operation means after the special effect is started, the special effect is ended without executing the specific effect (for example, after the timing suggestion effect is started). , Stick controller 31A, push button 31B, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, direction instruction key, etc., when the player accepts a predetermined operation, the first stage effect, the second stage effect, and the third stage effect. (End the timing suggestion effect without executing the effect that has not been executed yet),
It may be a gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7 according to the feature unit 101AK.
According to such a configuration, after one player finishes the game and leaves the seat, another player sets a value by a specific effect executed based on the game performed by the one player. It is possible to prevent the recognition of the game and maintain the fairness of the game.

(Explanation of means common to feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, 101AK)
As a gaming machine of means A according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, 101AK,
A setting detection means (for example, a lock switch 51) that can detect an operation related to the setting, and
Initialization detection means (for example, clear switch AK001) that can detect the operation related to the initialization of the gaming machine, and
A setting confirmation control means that can control the setting confirmation state based on the detection of an operation by the setting detection means with the start of power supply (for example, CPU 103 that executes steps AKS001 and AKS002), and the like.
A change permission control means that can control the change permission state based on the detection of an operation by the initialization detection means with the start of power supply is provided (for example, CPU 103 that executes steps Sa6 and Sa13).
The gaming machine may be a gaming machine according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, and 101AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately control the setting confirmation state and the change permission state to appropriately set the setting value.

As a gaming machine of means B according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, 101AK,
A setting detection means (for example, a lock switch 51) that can detect an operation related to the setting, and
Initialization detection means (for example, clear switch AK001) that can detect the operation related to initialization,
When the operation is not detected by the setting detection means and the operation is detected by the initialization detection means with the start of the power supply, the initialization notification is executed at the same time as the start of the power supply, while the power supply is started. For effect control that executes the initialization notification means (for example, the command processing at power-on of step AKS012) that executes the initialization notification after the operation is not detected when the operation is detected by the setting detection means. CPU120, etc.)
The gaming machine may be a gaming machine according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, and 101AK.
In such a configuration, the initialization notification is appropriately executed, and the set value can be appropriately set.

As a gaming machine of means C according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, 101AK,
An information display means (for example, a display monitor 29) capable of displaying information on the game value given based on the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area is provided.
The information display means can display the set value set by the setting means (for example, display by the first display unit 29A).
The gaming machine may be a gaming machine according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, and 101AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately set the set value without separately providing a configuration for displaying the set value.

As a gaming machine of means D according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, 101AK,
An effect detection means (for example, an output amount changeover switch 71AK001) that can detect an operation related to the output amount of the effect, and
A display control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step AKS026) that displays the display related to the set value by the setting means with priority over the display related to the output amount of the effect is provided.
The gaming machine may be a gaming machine according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, and 101AK.
In such a configuration, the display regarding the set value is appropriately performed, and it is possible to prevent the operation of changing the set value from being hindered.

As a gaming machine of means E according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, 101AK,
The effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the command analysis process of AKS015) that controls the execution of the effect based on the information from the game control means, and the effect control means.
The effect control means is an information limiting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing AKS027) that restricts control based on information different from the notification information for notifying the end of the change permission state when the change permission state is in effect. ) And
The gaming machine may be a gaming machine according to the feature units 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, and 101AK.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem and appropriately set the set value.

(Explanation related to the association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portions 71AK to 75AK, 100AK, and 101AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the respective configurations relating to the other feature portions. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to other feature portions. For example, regarding the feature unit 71AK, the configuration of the effect control CPU 120 that executes the output switching process at the start in step 71AKS013 of the effect control main process, and for the feature unit 72AK, the short initial operation is performed in step 72AK007 of the command process at power-on. For effect control that does not control to execute the short initial operation until it is determined in step 73AKS007 of the command processing at power-on that the setting change is completed for the configuration of the effect control CPU 120 that controls the execution and the feature unit 73AK. Confirmation of the configuration of the CPU 120 and the feature section 74AK in step 74AKS018 of the effect control main process The setting of the configuration of the effect control CPU 120 for executing the effect control process and the feature section 75AK is being changed in step 75AKS008 of the command processing at power-on. Regarding the configuration of the effect control CPU 120 for executing the confirmation effect control process, the feature units 100AK and 101AK, the setting suggestion effect start process is executed in step 100AKS101 of the effect control process process, and the setting suggestion effect execution process is executed in step 100AKS102. The configuration to be performed may be a combination of a part or all thereof as appropriate.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be considered that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the description below but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 12AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a specific effect (for example, next notice) and
A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a first effect (for example, an active notice) before the specific effect, and
A second effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) that executes a second effect (for example, a cut-in notice) different from the first effect before the specific effect.
A third effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a third effect (for example, an accessory effect, an explanatory effect, etc.) different from the first effect and the second effect is provided.
The execution rate of the second effect is
The time when the first effect is executed and the specific effect is executed is higher than when the specific effect is executed without the first effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ,
It is the same when the third effect is executed and the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is executed without executing the third effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ).
Moreover,
A game control means (for example, CPU103) capable of advancing the game,
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling an effect based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command), and
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the setting change operation is executed), the setting change means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed executes the setting change value change process. Part) and
The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5) to execute an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed.
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on the information designating to execute the variable display when controlled to the setting change state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3, for effect control. The CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern specification command because it discards the fluctuation pattern specification command even if it receives the fluctuation pattern specification command when it is controlled to the setting change state.) Be done.

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

also. The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 having a feature portion 12AK).
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a specific effect (for example, next notice) and
A first effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) that executes a first effect (for example, an active notice) before the specific effect, and
A second effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) that executes a second effect (for example, a cut-in notice) different from the first effect before the specific effect.
A third effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a third effect (for example, an accessory effect, an explanatory effect, etc.) different from the first effect and the second effect is provided.
The execution rate of the second effect is
The time when the first effect is executed and the specific effect is executed is higher than when the specific effect is executed without the first effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ,
It is the same when the third effect is executed and the specific effect is executed and when the specific effect is executed without executing the third effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-9). ).
Moreover,
A game control means (for example, CPU103) capable of advancing the game, and
An effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of controlling an effect based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command), and
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player.
Based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, the setting confirmation operation is executed), the setting confirmation means (for example, the CPU 103) that can control the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed executes the setting variable value confirmation process. Part) and
The effect control means may cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5 and a game effect lamp 9) to perform an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed. It is possible and
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on the information specifying that the variable display is executed when the setting confirmation state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3, for effect control. The CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command because the variation pattern specification command is discarded even if the variation pattern specification command is received while the setting confirmation state is controlled.) Be done.

According to the above configuration, the interest of the game is improved. Further, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

Further, the specific effect and the set value may be associated with each other. For example, the execution ratio and the execution mode of the specific effect may be different between the case where the set value is 1 and the case where the set value is 6. When the set value is 6, the player can guess the set value from the specific effect by increasing the execution rate such as the execution rate is high, the display mode becomes large, or the color changes. do.

Further, the combination of effects and the set value may be associated with each other. The first effect, the second effect, and the third effect are provided, and the combination executed may be changed depending on the case where the set value is 1 and the case where the set value is 6. For example, only when the setting is 6, all of the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect are executed. Alternatively, when the setting is 6, only the first effect is not executed. By doing so, the player can infer the set value from the combination of the effects, and the interest is improved.

Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the set value suggestion effect may be performed by the image display device (effect display device). For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a specific type of big hit occurs, a specific number of probable change big hits continue, a specific type of reach effect or advance notice effect occurs, etc.), the character is displayed on the image display device, and the character is specified. Each time the condition is satisfied, a lottery or the like is selected from a plurality of types, and the selection ratio of each character is different depending on the set value, so that the set value is advantageous to the player. , A specific type of character may be likely to appear when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
Alternatively, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the set value suggestion effect may be performed depending on the operation mode of the movable body. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the movable body (first movable body / second movable body) is operated, and the operation mode of the movable body is selected from a plurality of types by lottery or the like each time the predetermined condition is satisfied. At the same time, by making the selection ratio of each operation mode different depending on the set value, the movable body moves a specific type when a predetermined condition is satisfied so that the set value is advantageous to the player. It may be easy to operate in the embodiment.
By doing so, the set value suggestion effect is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, the set value may be suggested according to the specific effect or the mode of the first effect to the third effect. For example, the mode of each of the specific effect and the first to third effects is selected from a plurality of types by lottery or the like, and each of the specific effects and the first to third effects is selected according to the set value. By making the selection ratios of the embodiments different, the more advantageous the set values are for the player, the easier it is to perform the specific effects and the first to third effects by the specific types of embodiments. .. By doing so, the modes of the specific effect and the first to third effects are rich in variety, and moreover, there is an opportunity to estimate the set value based on the appearance ratio of each aspect in each of the specific effect and the first to third effects. Can be given to the player, so that the game entertainment can be improved.
Further, when the specific effect or the first effect to the third effect is executed, the set value suggestion effect may be performed by the image display device. For example, when a specific effect or the first to third effects are executed, a character is displayed on an image display device, and the character is drawn from a plurality of types each time the specific effect or the first to third effects are executed. By making a selection based on the above and making the selection ratio of each character different depending on the set value, the more advantageous the set value is to the player, the easier it is for a specific type of character to perform the effect. You may do so. By doing so, if the specific effect or the first to third effects are executed, the set value suggestion effect will be performed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as a game machine capable of improving the interest and executing suitable control, a game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by executing a variable display. 1), the effect control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of advancing the game, and the effect control means (for example, effect control means) capable of controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means (for example, the effect control command). The effect control CPU 120), a setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player, and predetermined conditions. Setting change means that can control the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed based on the establishment of (for example, the setting change operation is executed) (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the setting change value change process). The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means (for example, an image display device 5) to perform an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies that variable display is to be executed. The predetermined effect means does not perform an operation based on the information designating to execute the variable display when controlled by the setting change state (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-3). The effect control CPU 120 does not execute control based on the reception of the variation pattern specification command because it discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled to the setting change state.) The opportunity is mentioned. Hereinafter, an example of the form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

(Examples of other forms)

Next, the feature portion 207SG of another embodiment will be described. FIG. 11-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, and shows the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 11-1 and 11-7, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched and driven into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, in the game machine frame 207SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 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 207SG003a, and when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the game machine frame 207SG003 and the glass can be opened by players other than the clerk. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in the left game area 207SG002L where the game ball can flow down, and the game board. The right side of the image display device 5 in No. 2 is formed in the right gaming area 207SG002R where the gaming ball can flow down.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 11-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 11-2 and 11-7, the main board 11 in the feature portion 207SG of another embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG 201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being. Further, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value, and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment is a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation). State).

The setting switching main body unit provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052, is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 207 SG 201 so that the board case 207 SG 201 can be operated without opening the board case 207 SG 201.

Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 207SG003 when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 207SG051. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. In the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, the mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is exemplified, but these may be shared by one key.

Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 207SG201 when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 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 207SG003 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.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-1 and 11-2, the predetermined position of the gaming board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the lower left position of the gaming area) in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment is set. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing the variation display of the first special figure, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing the variation display of the second special figure, and the first hold capable of displaying the first reserved storage number. Display 207SG025A, 2nd hold display 207SG025B capable of displaying the second hold storage number, normal symbol display 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, and normal figure hold display 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number. , Round display 207SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, a game state that launches a game ball such as a high base state (time saving state) or a big hit game state toward the right game area 207SG002R. There is provided a game information display unit 207SG200 in which the right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up in the above, the probability change lamp 207SG that lights up in the probabilistic state, and the time saving lamp 207SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, if the variation display result of the special symbol is a loss or a small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

When the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A uses two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type to display the variation display result. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the variation with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. The result and derivation can be displayed.

In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device. At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the 207SG004A and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may overlap.

As shown in FIG. 11-5, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B each have four segments of LEDs arranged side by side in the left-right direction. In these first hold display 207SG025A and second hold display 207SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (in another embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the reserved memory. In the feature unit 207SG, the light is turned off toward the left side).

In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It is designed to be used. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-6, for example, when there is one first special figure holding memory and two second special figure holding storages (only the LED at the left end of the first holding indicator 207SG025A). Is lit and the two LEDs on the left of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure hold memory is 0 due to the execution of the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. After that, the variable display based on the first special figure hold storage is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-6, the round display 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the big hit types in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, a total of three big hit types are provided: a big hit A which is a 5-round big hit, a big hit B which is a 10-round big hit, and a big hit C which is a 15-round big hit. Which of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit differs depending on the type of jackpot.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like are included.

It should be noted that the effect control board 12 in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment includes the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position during the variation display or the like. The origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. The origin detection sensor 207SG332, which can detect the presence of the sensor, is connected to the origin detection sensor 207SG332.

FIG. 11-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 207SG in another embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 11-8 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-8 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special diagram in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data are set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated and the like.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variation display result is "miss", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variation display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variation display result designation command indicating a preliminary determination result that the variation display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) is determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the large winning opening that notifies that the period during which the large winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to identifiablely display the special figure reserved storage number on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number in order to identifiablely display the special figure reserved storage number on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery of power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start). The command E103H is a set value change start notification command for notifying that the operation for changing the set value has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value changed state). The command E104H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the set value change operation has been completed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a set value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completed.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip computer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operations, and updates of numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data in which the CPU 103 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And transmission operation to output various signals is also performed.

FIG. 11-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 11-9, in the feature unit 207SG of this embodiment, 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, and the fluctuation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are 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.

In addition, in other embodiments, the embodiment in which each random number value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 11-9 is exemplified, but the other invention is not limited to this, and each of these is not limited to this. The range of the random number values MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 11-10 shows variation patterns in other embodiments. In another embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the fluctuation display result is a "big hit". Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern") and varies. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the loss fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “loss”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the other embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the other inventions are not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... May be provided with a plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 11-10, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the super reach fluctuation pattern, super reach α, and super reach It is set shorter than β. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in other embodiments, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is executed. The special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

In the other embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set so as to increase the jackpot expectation. And in the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of big hit.

In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are, for example, a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Is not determined first, and then the variation patterns to be executed are determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, but only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the other invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random values for determining the variation pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-10, an embodiment in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern is exemplified, but other inventions have been made. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 of the normal reach loss, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is the normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo continuous effect is performed. If the set value is 3 as the fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to obtain a fluctuation pattern that results in super reach loss.

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.

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. 11-11 to 11-13, 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. 11-11 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 11-11 (B), and FIG. The display result determination table (set value 3) shown in -11 (C), the display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 11-12 (A), and the display result determination table shown in FIG. 11-12 (B) ( Set value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 11-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 11-13 (A), FIG. 11-13 ( In addition to the big hit type judgment table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, the loss fluctuation pattern judgment table, the normal map display result judgment table (not shown), and the normal figure. A fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown) is included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, 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 consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and 11-12 (A) to 11-12 (C) are explanatory views showing display result determination tables corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR1 is set. In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the other inventions are limited to this. Instead, individual display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIGS. 11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and 11-12 (A) to 11-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the gaming state is a probable change state ( In the high probability state), more judgment values are assigned to the special figure display result of the "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Probability to be determined (in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3). Compared to 1/240 when the set value is 4, 1/220 when the set value is 5, and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and the game is in the big hit game state. The probability of being determined to be controlled increases (in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 3 when the set value is 3). 1/160, 1/140 when the set value is 4, 1/120 when the set value is 5, 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the determination value becomes high.

Further, in each display result judgment table, the judgment values are assigned so that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Has been done. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and 11-12 (A) to 11-12 (C), regardless of the gaming state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is set to 1/200. It should be noted that the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. However, the other invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit gaming state may be different depending on the set value.

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

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the MR1 value is shown in FIGS. 11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and 11-12. If any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in FIGS. 11-12 (A) is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). Further, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and FIGS. 11-12 (A) to 11-12 (C). Then, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and 11-12 (A) to 11-12 (C) is the probability (ratio) of a big hit and a small hit. Shows the probability (ratio) of becoming. 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 device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, the CPU 103 has the display shown in FIGS. 11-11 (A) to 11-11 (C) and FIGS. 11-12 (A) to 11-12 (C). The result judgment table is used to judge whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit. However, a big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are separately provided for each set value, and the variable display result is used as a big hit. It may be determined individually whether or not it is a small hit and whether or not it is a small hit.

In another embodiment, a total of 6 setting values of 1 to 6 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the other inventions are not limited to this, and the pachinko machine is not limited to this. The set value that can be set in the gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

11-13 (A) and 11-13 (B) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 11-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 11-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a table of cases.

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 jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature portion 207SG of another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-14. In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and the state shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game A jackpot B or a jackpot C (also referred to as a probability variable jackpot) is set, in which the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed and the state shifts to the high-accuracy high-base state after the end of.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state which is advantageous for the player five times (so-called 5 rounds) and is repeatedly executed. The big hit game state by "B" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state advantageous to the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment), or the predetermined number of times. It ends when the game is in a big hit game state before the special figure game is executed.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot B or the jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is the big hit B or the big hit C, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that the big hit gaming state is continuous without going through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs in.

In the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, a mode in which three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types is exemplified, but other inventions are not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited thereto. May be provided in two or less types, or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-13 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the set value is "1", the MR2 determination value ranges from 0 to 299. , 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 200-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 150-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "4", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 189 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 190-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "5", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 170-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "6", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 150-299 are assigned to jackpot C.

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the first special symbol, the ratio of determining the big hit A in which only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, while the time saving control after the big hit game ends. Of the jackpot B and jackpot C for which both the probability variation control and the probability variation control are executed, the ratio of determining the jackpot C decreases in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. That is, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the ball ejection rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the set values are 5, 4, 3, 2, and so on. The smaller the number in the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-13 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is "1", the range of the determination value of MR2 is 0 to 299. Of these, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "2", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 179 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 180-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 160-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "4", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 139 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 140-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "5", out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 119 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 120-299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is "6", out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. (A judgment value is not assigned to the jackpot B).

In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the second special symbol, the ratio of determining the big hit A in which only the time saving control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, while the time saving control after the big hit game ends. Of the jackpot B and jackpot C for which both the probability variation control and the probability variation control are executed, the ratio of determining the jackpot C decreases in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. That is, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the ball ejection rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the set values are 5, 4, 3, 2, and so on. The smaller the number in the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, when the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is changed to the big hit B. Illustrating a form that is not determined, that is, if the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value set, one of the jackpot types should not be determined (the determination ratio is 0%). However, even if the variable special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, even if the big hit type is determined to be the big hit B. good.

As described above, in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, 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. It has become like.

In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the other inventions are not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited thereto. May be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the jackpot probability increases and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is more likely to be determined). However, the other inventions are 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 207SG of the other embodiment illustrates a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the game playability itself does not change. The invention is not limited to this, and 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 a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through, the game property (so-called V) in which the rate at which the game ball passes through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special map. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small while the small hit probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). ..

Further, 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 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to the effect switch (every time the game ball passes through the predetermined area). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect, and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (a game state is changed based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot game state).

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

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) are used. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take.

As shown in FIGS. 11-15 (A) and 11-15 (B), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is a jackpot variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the jackpot type is jackpot A. The jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is for jackpot B and jackpot C is prepared in advance, and these jackpot fluctuation pattern determination tables (big hit) are prepared in advance. The fluctuation pattern judgment table for (for A) and the jackpot (for jackpot B and jackpot C) includes the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined random value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value.

As shown in FIG. 11-15 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot A), when the set value is "1", 1 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. ~ 400 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 380 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and up to 381 to 835. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 836 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 360 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and up to 361 to 820. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 821 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 340 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and up to 341 to 805. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 806 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 320 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and up to 321 to 790. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 791 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "6", 1 to 300 of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and the range is 301 to 775. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 776 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 11-15 (B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), when the set value is "1", the range of the determination values of MR3 is 1 to 997. , 1 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), and 201 to 550 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β jackpot. When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 180 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 181 to 510 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 511 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 160 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 161 to 470 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 471 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 140 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 141 to 430 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 431 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 120 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 121 to 290 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 391 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). When the set value is "6", 1 to 100 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), and up to 101 to 350 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-1). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 351 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3).

In this way, when the jackpot A is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2) determines the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). It is higher than that and lowers in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Further, when the jackpot B or the jackpot C is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) determines the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2). It is higher than the ratio and lowers in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1.

That is, in other embodiments, when these determination values are such that the type of jackpot is "big hit B" or "big hit C", the super reach β is likely to be determined, and the type of jackpot is "big hit A". In some cases, the super reach α is assigned so that it can be easily determined, so that when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it may be a “big hit B” or a “big hit C”. It is possible to raise the expectation of the person.

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is the determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, the range of the determination value of MR3 is 0 to 997 regardless of whether the set value is 1 to 6. Of these, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit fluctuation pattern (PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in this embodiment, the other inventions are not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the variation pattern of the small hit. , The fluctuation pattern of the small hit may be determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns at different ratios with the set values 1 to 6.

Further, the variation pattern determination table for loss includes the variation pattern determination table A for loss, which is used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time reduction control, and the low base. The fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and the fluctuation for loss used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table D for loss, which is used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed, are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss.

As shown in FIG. 11-16 (A), in the fluctuation pattern determination table A for loss (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 1 or less), when the set value is "1", the determination value of MR3 is determined. Of the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701. ~ 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 430 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 431 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 410 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 411 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 390 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 391 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 370 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "6", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 350 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-1). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3).

Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to a total reserved storage number of 2 to 4 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing.

As shown in FIG. 11-16 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 total pending storage numbers in low base), when the set value is "1", the determination value of MR3. Of the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 480 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 0 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 460 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 461 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 440 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 420 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 421 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "6", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), and 401 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3).

Further, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to a total reserved storage number of 5 to 8 are obtained. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of α loss (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). ing.

As shown in FIG. 11-16 (C), in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss (for low-base medium total hold storage number of 5 or more), when the set value is "1", the determination value of MR3 is determined. Of the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701. ~ 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 531 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 510 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 511 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 490 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 471 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the set value is "6", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3).

Further, in the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach α loss corresponding to the time reduction control (PA1-4). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) of PA2-2) and super reach β loss.

As shown in FIG. 11-10 (D), in the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss (for high base and medium), when the set value is "1", the range of the determination values of MR3 is 1 to 997. 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is "2", out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 531 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "3", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 510 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 511 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3).

When the set value is "4", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 490 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 491 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "5", out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and 471 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "6", 1 to 450 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-4), and up to 451 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-1). It is assigned to PA2-3).

In this way, when the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to D for loss are used, the ratio of determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio of determining the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio of determining the normal reach fluctuation pattern. Is set to decrease in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. When the fluctuation pattern judgment tables A to D for loss are used, regardless of the fluctuation pattern judgment table, 701 to 900 of the judgment values are the fluctuation patterns of super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the fluctuation patterns of super reach β loss. When each is assigned to a fluctuation pattern, that is, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value, so that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach It is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered due to the fact that the variable display is not executed.

In the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss are completely set between the set values as the variation pattern for loss. Although the same embodiment is exemplified, other inventions are not limited to this, and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss are set. The values may differ by a small margin (for example, about 1%).

In addition, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value is exemplified. However, other inventions are not limited to this, and when the variation display result is lost, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is determined regardless of the set value set. It may be the same, or only the determination ratio of any of the fluctuation patterns of non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Although both of the determination ratios of are the same regardless of the set value, the other inventions are not limited to this, and if the variable display result is a loss, the super The determination ratio of only one of the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the reach α loss and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Although the embodiment in which both of the determination ratios of the above are the same regardless of the set value is illustrated, the other inventions are not limited to this, and even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value, the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach differs depending on the set value is exemplified. However, depending on the set value, there may be one or a plurality of undetermined fluctuation patterns among the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern. In other words, if the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern differs depending on the set value, one of the fluctuation patterns should not be determined (the determination ratio is 0%), or a specific fluctuation pattern is 100%. It is also included to determine by the ratio of.

The variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation of the non-reach loss is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 11-10). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. Occasionally, by winning a start, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize that is not stored on hold to occur, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed because the variable display time becomes long.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-16 (A) to 11-16 (C), a variation pattern determination table for loss, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages, is used. Although the embodiment for determining the variation pattern is illustrated, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the reserved storage number in the special symbol to be varied (for example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed) Even if the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table for loss that differs according to the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol and the number of pending storages of the second special symbol when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed). good.

Further, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss of the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the variation of the super reach loss does not matter whether the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 6. The range of random numbers assigned to the patterns (PA2-2 and PA2-3) is the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the fluctuation display is actually executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss (the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss). Appearance rate) differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be noted that the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the rate at which the variation display is executed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. , Other inventions are not limited to this, and in consideration of the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the variable display is super reach loss at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be executed according to the fluctuation pattern of.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 11-1 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are used as pending data. It is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are used as pending data. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start opening data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passing gate, and is used for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Numerical data indicating random numbers, for example, random numbers MR1 to MR4, which are not generated by the random number circuit 104, are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E are each composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing the character "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E can be lit and blinked in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white, respectively. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

It should be noted that the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment is executed by using the non-tested area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 at the time of the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is.

As shown in FIGS. 11-17 (B) and 11-17 (C), the display monitor 207SG029 has a base value calculated in a normal state (low accuracy and low base state) for each out 6000 ball in all game states. Base L (real-time value during measurement), base 1 which is a base value calculated in the normal state (low accuracy low base state) for each out 6000 balls in the first out 6000 ball in all game states, and base 1 in all game states. Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) for each of the third out 6000 balls in the all-game state. It is possible to display the base 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 as a percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "bL." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "1." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b1." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "2." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b2." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the base 3 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "3." is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display the abbreviation "b3." Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values of "00" to "99") of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of another embodiment, the control of sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 11-19, the main board 11 executes control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3 at 5-second intervals. The display color of each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine is displayed. When the set value set to 1 is "2", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "4", each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed. When the set value set in is "5", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", the display monitor is displayed. Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the clerk of the amusement park can specify the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without executing the setting value changing process described later by the CPU 103. ing.

Next, the game control main process in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment will be described. FIG. 11-20 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (207SGSa002). The initial 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, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

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

When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear process for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

In the 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 207SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is (207SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the set value change process (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is set. If is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the release sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa014c.

In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (whether or not the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed) (whether or not the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) is executed). 207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Performs recovery processing to return to the state of (207SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is 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, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, the CPU 103 transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

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

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on, the pachinko game is operated while operating the clear switch. When the machine 1 is started), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the above-mentioned processes of 207SGSa009 to 207SGSa016 are executed.

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

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 on the assumption that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer according to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGsa023), and as shown in FIG. 11-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. Cold start notification is started by starting blinking (207SGsa024).

After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer is not timer-out (207SGSa026; N), the processes of 207SGsa025 and 207SGsa026 are repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer is timer-out (207SGsa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

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

Then, in the 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and the game control microcomputer 100 is interrupted periodically at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). Set the built-in CTC register (207SGSa029) and allow interrupts (207SGSa030). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

Further, in the 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 refers to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error) and that the power is restored from the power failure during the setting change described later. And sends an error specification command according to the abnormality of the set value (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution wait timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer is not timer-out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer is timer-out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. 11-26. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) of the occurrence of a setting value abnormality error or recovery from a power failure during setting change. , "E." is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the above, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of the 207SGSa032-207SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. , The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute notification of the occurrence of an error.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment has the display monitor 207SG029, No. Since the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the amusement park or the like can generate an error or set a value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power failure during the change has been restored. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the set value is changed in 207SGSa021. The embodiment in which the RAM clearing process (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the middle flag is exemplified, but the other invention is not limited to this, and the other invention is not limited to this. In the RAM clear processing, it was determined that the RAM clear flag was set in 207SGSa014, not after it was determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch was ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after the set value changing flag was cleared in 207SGSa021. It may be executed in the case (207SGsa014; Y).

FIG. 11-21 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first specifies the second address from the beginning in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) at the specified address (207SGsa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) that stores the RAM clear flag. Whether or not it is determined (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address that stores the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is continued. Specify the address of 207SGSa042 and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). When the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGsa043; Y), the RAM clear processing is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 11-21 (B), the RAM 102 in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment is assigned an address (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. Temporary setting value is stored. Further, the RAM clear flag is stored in the third address (F002). Other addresses (F003 or later) store game information including special figure hold storage, normal figure hold storage, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1. .. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among the areas in which other information is stored. Further, a value indicating a factory-shipped state (for example, a set value "0") is set in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the value indicating the factory default state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, or the image may be executed. You may be urged to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by displaying on the display device 5 or the like.

That is, the RAM clear processing in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in the address excluding the set value.

The feature unit 207SG in the other embodiment illustrates a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clearing process, but the other invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the game is started by cold start, only the game information stored in the predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 or later in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, the feature unit 207SG in another embodiment illustrates a mode in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, but the other invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is used for game control. By storing in a register of the microcomputer 100 (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted. However, the processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is processed by the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 11-22 is a flowchart showing a set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B is started (see 207SGSa052, FIG. 11-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 has only one segment among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode that is not any of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C shown in FIG. 11-6). Starts lighting (207SGSa052a).

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

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065, and if there is an operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 in the RAM 102 is based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Update the content (207SGSa063).

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

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

When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 is stored in the address F001 or the process of storing a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102 by repeatedly executing the processes of 207SGSa062 to 207SGsa065. The process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or tentative set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGsa068a).

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

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

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

FIG. 11-23 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and also starts lighting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B is started (see 207SGSa102, FIG. 11-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 has only one segment among the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation process (a mode in which none of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C shown in FIG. 11-6). Starts lighting (207SGSa103).

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of the 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are terminated. All segments constituting the above are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

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

In this way, from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the round display 207SG131 are lit, and the first hold display device 207SG025A, second. By starting the blinking of the hold display 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player, the clerk of the game hall, etc., are changing the set value of the pachinko game machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 or the set value. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is in progress.

In the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the segment constituting the round display 207SG 131 is set as a mode corresponding to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. The embodiment in which only one of the LEDs is lit is exemplified, but the other invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is the jackpot A shown in FIG. 11-6. As long as it does not correspond to any of the jackpot B and the jackpot C, the lighting mode is not particularly limited.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (A), the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment responds to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process at the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. As an embodiment, a mode in which the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are lit in the same manner is exemplified, but the other inventions are not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are set. It may be lit in different modes at the start of the value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch is opened in the state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is open. By turning on the 207SG051 and the clear switch, the set value change process is executed.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 11-25 (A) to 11-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIGS. 11-17) is completed. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the other embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value change process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

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

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is pressed with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open. By turning it ON (clear switch is OFF), the set value confirmation process is executed.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 11-25 (A), 11-25 (B), and 11-25 (E), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is first turned off by turning off the power. The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIGS. 11-17) is completed. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 in the other embodiment uses a different number of display copies depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of startup or the case where the base value is displayed after the startup is completed.

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

FIG. 11-24 is a flowchart showing a power failure detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less (207SGS081). If there is no power off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends, and if there is a power off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when recovering the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-28, the CPU 103 executes the same power supply cutoff detection process (207SGS200) as the above-mentioned 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108. After that, S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed.

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

FIG. 11-29 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the circuit).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception waiting timer is set to -1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether or not the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception waiting timer goes out (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed, and the command reception waiting timer waits until the timer goes out.

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

When the hot start notification command is not received (207SGS406; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold notification command is received (207SGS408). When the cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of fluctuations stored in the RAM 122 since the last start of the pachinko game machine 1). (Information including the number of times of super reach) is cleared (207SGS409), and it is notified that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared and that the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. The RAM clear notification process for executing (RAM clear notification is executed) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the image in the image display device 5 (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (A), the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 in the image display device 5 are cleared. A clerk at the game hall who started the pachinko game machine 1 after displaying the notification image 207SG005M1) to notify the fact, emitting light from the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, etc. for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). It suffices to be able to notify that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. Then, after the RAM clear notification process is executed, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

Further, when the cold start notification command is not received (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the setting value is changed. The setting value-related notification processing for executing the notification that the operation is in progress (notification during setting value change) and the notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification during setting value confirmation) is executed (207SGS412).

In the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (B) and 11-36 (C), the image display device 5 is used as a notification during setting value change and a notification during setting value confirmation. In, the notification image 207SG005M2 indicating that the setting variable value is being changed and the notification image 207SG005M3 indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. In the activated state, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is generally open, and a game hall clerk or the like who changes or confirms a set value uses the display monitor 207SG029 mounted on the main board 11. It is in a state of being visually recognized. That is, the set value change state and the set value confirmation state are states in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be visually recognized by a clerk or the like of a game hall who changes or confirms the set value. It is considered that the clerk of the game hall cannot determine from the display of the image display device 5 whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. Therefore, as a notification during setting value change or a notification during confirmation of set value, a pachinko gaming machine is used for a pachinko game machine to change or confirm the set value by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and light emission of the game effect lamp 9. It may be notified that 1 is activated in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has a first movable body initialization process (207SGS413) for checking the operation of the first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body initialization process for performing an operation check of the second movable body 207SG322. The process (207SGS414) is executed. In the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is completed after the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed. (See FIGS. 11-35).

Here, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34. 11-33 is a schematic explanatory view showing the operation modes of the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. 11-34 are explanatory diagrams showing the control speed in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in FIG. 11-34, and the explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the operation control at the time of non-detection in FIG. 11-34.

The first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are provided so as to be able to reciprocate between the origin position (first position) and the effect position (second position), respectively, from the origin position to the effect position (first position). The forward movement to the second position) and the return movement from the effect position to the origin position are actual operation modes of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 in the variable display or the like.

The effect control CPU 120 is movable when the detected portion of the movable body 207SG321, 207SG322 is not detected by the origin detection sensors 207SG331, 207SG332 when the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process is executed. When the bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 have moved from the origin position during transportation or installation on the game island, or when the origin could not be returned during the previous operation (for example, when the effect is executed, the motor is removed. Movable body error (operation abnormality) such as the origin return of the movable body 207SG3211 and 207SG322 cannot be confirmed or the movable body cannot operate due to tuning, failure, catching, etc.) If it is at a position other than the origin position (for example, a predetermined position between the origin position and the coalescing position such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to the operation control at the time of non-detection in FIG. 11-22), the origin is returned. Execute non-detection operation control for. When this non-detection operation control is executed, since the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are located at positions away from the origin position, the only operation is to move the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 toward the origin position position.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 detects when the non-detection operation control is executed in the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, or the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are detected by the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332. If so, the actual operation check operation control is executed. The operation control for confirming the actual operation is the same as the actual operation actually performed in the effect using the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 (for example, the movable body effect executed during the variable display).

Next, the control speed set when the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control will be compared. The speeds shown in FIGS. 11-34 (A) and 11-34 (B) are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 for operating the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, and are the control speeds set for operating the movable body 207SG321. , 207 SG322 is different from the actual operating speed. That is, for example, when operating the predetermined movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, even if the same control speed is set for one moving section and another moving section between the origin position and the effect position, one moving section. Movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 when the mode differs between and other moving sections (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), and when the same moving section also rises and falls. The operating speed when the is actually operated may differ from the control speed. Further, even if the same control speed is set for the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, if there are differences in the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, drive mechanism, etc. of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, each movable body 207SG321 , 207SG322's actual operating speeds are not always the same. When a plurality of movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated by stepping motors having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable body 207SG321 and 207SG322, the size and weight of each movable body 207SG321 and 207SG322 are determined. When there are differences in the operating mode, operating distance, driving mechanism, etc., the actual operating speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are not necessarily the same.

As shown in FIG. 11-34 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 executes the actual operation check operation control, the set actual operation check process data corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer. The movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the control speed set in the above. Specifically, it controls to accelerate from the origin position and then decelerate to stop at the effect position, and to accelerate from the effect position and then decelerate to stop at the origin position. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable body 207SG3211 and 207SG322 can operate normally, the control speed of the movable body 207SG3211 and 207SG322 is lowered between the origin position and the effect position. Change in the order of high speed → low speed. That is, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect using each movable body 207SG3211 and 207SG322, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. Since each movable body 207SG3211 and 207SG322 are controlled to operate at a speed within the range of, even when the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the minimum speed are higher than the minimum speed. Each movable body 207SG3211 and 207SG322 are controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed.

That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operating speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, and the control speeds are controlled so as to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operating speeds. Will be set. In the following, when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the minimum control speed, the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated at the minimum speed, and when the movable bodies 207SG3211 and 207SG322 are operated based on the maximum control speed, the maximum speed is reached. It will be explained as if it works.

Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 at the time of acceleration and deceleration are the minimum speeds in the operation control for confirming the actual operation. Further, when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the movable body 207SG3211 is controlled so as to be the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation check for a longer time than when the object is stopped at the effect position. After the 207SG322 is surely decelerated, the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-34 (B), when the effect control CPU 120 executes non-detection operation control, it is moved from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. , Always control to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, in the effect control CPU 120, the maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (other speeds). In the feature unit 207SG of the embodiment, it is always based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so as to be the same as the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). Controls the operation of the movable bodies 207SG3211 and 207SG322.

In this case, since it is unknown how far the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are from the origin position, when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are located near the origin position, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. When operated at the control speed when accelerating, that is, at high speed, the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332 cannot reliably detect the detected portion when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 return to the origin position, or they can move from a short distance. Since there is a risk that the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322, etc. may be damaged by the impact when the bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 return to the origin position and the movement is restricted, the movable body 207SG321, 207SG322, etc. may be damaged. Control.

Returning to FIG. 11-29, after executing the first movable body initialization process (207SGS413) and the second movable body initialization process (207SGS413), the effect control CPU 120 sets a value during the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321. It is determined whether or not the set value early change end flag indicating that the change or the confirmation of the set value has been completed is set (207SGS415). When the set value early change end flag is not set (207SGS415; N), it is further determined whether or not the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). When the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N) Proceed to 207SGS412, and when the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y). Proceed to 207SGS417. If the set value early change end flag is set (207SGS415; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGS417 without executing the processing of 207SGS416.

In the 207SGS417, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initialization (operation check) of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed (207SGS417). When the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 is not completed (207SGS417; N), the set value early change end flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SG412 (207SGS418), and the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed. If (207SGS417; Y), it is determined whether or not the initialization (operation check) of the second movable body 207SG322 has been completed (207SGS419). If the initialization of the second movable body 207SG322 is not completed (207SGS419; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and if the initialization of the second movable body 207SG322 is completed (207SGS419; Y), the setting value early change is completed. It is determined whether or not the flag is set (207SGS420).

In the 207SGS420, when the set value early change end flag is set (207SGS420; Y), the set value early change end flag is cleared (207SGS421), and the first movable body initialization process (207SGS422), which is the same process as the 207SGS413, is performed. The second movable body initialization process (207SGS423), which is the same process as the 207SGS414, is executed, and the first movable body initialization process (207SGS422), the 207SGS414, and the second movable body initialization process (207SGS423) are performed. It is determined whether or not the initialization (operation check) of the body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is completed (207SGS424). When the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is not completed (207SGS424; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS422, and when the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is completed. (207SGS424; Y) proceeds to 207SGS427.

As described above, regarding the processing of these 207SG412 to 207SG424, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (A), the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command (pachinko). When the game machine 1 is controlled to the set value change state or the set value confirmation state), the setting value change notification and the setting value confirmation notification are started, and the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are started. To execute. As described above, in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the second movable body initialization process is executed after the first movable body initialization process is completed, that is, the first movable body 207SG321. After the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is completed, the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is executed.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (A), the effect control CPU 120 issues a set value change end notification command and a set value confirmation end notification command to the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process. When it is received, that is, when the change of the set value and the confirmation of the set value are completed after the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is completed, the first movable body initialization process and the second The movable body initialization process is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (B), the effect control is performed at the timing when only the first movable body initialization process is completed among the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process. When the CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, that is, the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed, but the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is still completed. If the change of the set value or the confirmation of the set value is completed in the absence state, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are executed again after the second movable body initialization process is completed. It has become like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command and the set value confirmation end notification command at the timing when the first movable body initialization process is not yet completed. In other words, if the change of the set value or the confirmation of the set value is completed before the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization during execution are completed. Only the conversion process is executed, and the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are not executed again.

When the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command are not received in the 207SGS411 (207SGS411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the error designation command is received (207SGS425). .. When the error specification command is received (207SGS425; Y), the error notification process (207SGS426) for performing the error notification indicated by the error specification command is executed, and when the error specification command is not received (207SGS425; N), the error notification process is executed. , 207SGS 403.

As the error notification in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-36 (D), the notification image 207SG005M4 corresponding to the error specified from the error designation command is displayed in the image display device 5. Just do it.

As described above, in the effect control main process in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-30, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by the hot start, the player information (the player). While clearing the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. since receiving the input of information from the RAM 122, the information for directing (the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach since the last start of the pachinko gaming machine 1) Etc.) and the set value information (a numerical value of any of "1" to "6" corresponding to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) are not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the player information and the effect information are cleared from the RAM 122, but the set value information is not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the set value change state or the setting confirmation state, the player information and the effect information are not cleared from the RAM 122, while the set value information is already stored in the RAM 122. The existing setting value information is overwritten (updated and stored).

That is, in the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment, the information to be cleared from the RAM 122 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the hot start, cold start, set value confirmation state, or set value change state. ing.

Then, in the 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 identifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command is received, and the image display device 5 receives the reception. Starts displaying the initial symbol according to the command. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-31, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a new setting value. If it is not set, the display of the decorative symbol is started on the image display device 5 with a combination of "1", "2", and "3" from the left as the initial symbol. Further, when the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 is displayed as an initial symbol from the left. The display of the decorative pattern is started by the combination of "4", "5", and "6".

In the feature unit 207SG in the other embodiment, if there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 has "4" and "4" from the left as initial symbols. Although the embodiment in which the display of the decorative pattern is started by the combination of "5" and "6" is exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the set value advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is illustrated. ) Is set, the setting value disadvantageous to the player is higher than when (for example, "1") is set, and the decorative symbol is set to "4", "5", "6" as the initial symbol. It may be displayed in combination. By doing so, it can be suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a set value advantageous to the player, and the gaming interest can be improved.

In the feature unit 207SG in the other embodiment, if there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 has "4" and "4" from the left as initial symbols. Although the embodiment in which the display of the decorative pattern is started by the combination of "5" and "6" is exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the set value advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is illustrated. ) Is set and the initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different depending on whether a setting value disadvantageous to the player (for example, “1”) is set. Further, depending on whether a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set or a setting value disadvantageous to the player (for example, "1") is set, the speakers 8L and 8R are used. The volume of the output sound, the amount of light of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be different.

Then, returning to FIG. 11-29, the CPU 120 for effect control sets “4” in the look-ahead regulation counter in order to regulate the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect in the first four fluctuations (207SGS428). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processing.

First, the effect control CPU 120 executes a start notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started (207SGS431). In the activation notification process, for example, it is determined whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If it is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko game machine 1, specify which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command has been received, and then specify which of the interrupts has been received. The start notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and the start notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. Then, after starting the start notification process timer, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table by executing the start notification process in the next interruption or later. All you have to do is execute the notification.

In the feature unit 207SG in the other embodiment, the command received at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value confirmation end notification command. The mode of the activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different depending on whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11-32, when the hot start notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is new. If the set value is not set, the gaming effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound A for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds. The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

Further, when the cold start notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the data in the RAM 102 is cleared. The game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound B for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds is the same as the output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds. The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

That is, the specific control in the other invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the gaming effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L, 8R to 30. When the output of the output sound A for a second is executed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the effect control CPU 120 emits light for 60 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and outputs from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. It includes both performing the output of sound B.

When the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R emit light for 20 seconds. Output of the output sound C of the above, and display of a message image (for example, a message image indicating that the change of the set value is completed) for 40 seconds is executed in the image display device 5. Although the light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

In particular, when the setting value change end notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

In addition, the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment illustrates a mode in which the activation notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated is executed by using the gaming effect lamps 9, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the image display device 5. However, other inventions are not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall or a counter for each machine, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. As a start notification when the pachinko machine 1 is started, a signal that can identify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in any of hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state, some devices that execute start notification are common. Although a certain form (in each case, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed) is exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The device that executes the start notification differs depending on whether it is started in the hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the cold start, the image display device is used. When the message image is displayed in step 5 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, a signal may be output from the above-mentioned external output terminal to the management device, etc.).

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

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, since the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is in the open state, sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (to the pachinko gaming machine 1). If three or more speakers are provided, sound is output only from some of the speakers), and if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed. Since there are many cases, the sound output from all the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as "setting is being changed", while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, the image display device 5 may display a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or the RAM 122 has been cleared, such as "RAM has been cleared".

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of the above-mentioned external output terminals, the terminals for outputting signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the setting value change is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value specification command is received) as the notification during the setting value change. A signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over a period of time), and after the change of the setting value is completed, a signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear as a RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear as the RAM clear notification.

When the external output terminal is used in common for each notification, the timing of outputting the signal to the management device may be different according to each notification.

As described above, the activation notification process exemplifies a mode in which the activation notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs depending on the received command, but other inventions are not limited to this, and these pachinko gaming machines are not limited thereto. The activation notification of 1 may be executed in the notification mode of 1 regardless of the received command. Further, the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 exemplifies a mode in which it is executed regardless of which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command is received. , Other inventions are not limited to this, and among these hot start notification commands, cold start notification commands, set value confirmation end notification commands, and set value change end notification commands, even if they are received, the pachinko gaming machine 1 A command may be provided that does not execute the activation notification of.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG in another embodiment, as an initialization effect in another invention, a different mode of activation notification is executed according to a command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or a pachinko gaming game is performed. An example is an example in which a different combination of decorative symbols is displayed on the image display device 5 according to a command received when the machine 1 is started, but other inventions are not limited to this, and these initializations are performed. The mode of activation notification and the combination of decorative symbols as an effect may be all different depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or only a part thereof may be the same.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG in another embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. However, the other inventions are not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or is started in a setting confirmation state, these are exemplified. The activation notification may not be executed.

Returning to FIGS. 11-29, the effect control CPU 120 then executes the power supply cutoff detection process (207SGS432). In the power supply cutoff detection process, as shown in FIGS. 11-37, the effect control CPU 120 first has an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less. Whether or not it is determined (207SGS441). If there is no power cutoff signal input (207SGS441; N), the process ends, and if there is a power cutoff signal input (207SGS441; Y), the set value information, player information, etc. stored in the RAM 122 are input. The backup data to be included is specified (207SGS442), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS443). Then, after creating check data to be used when recovering the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS444), the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

Returning to FIG. 11-29, the effect control CPU 120 then analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the receive command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 11-8) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (207SGS434). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

Next, a random number update process for effect (207SGS435) that updates the count value of the counter for generating a random number for effect such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a player information input process (207SGS436) that accepts input of player information, and a game. The player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting the person information and the effect information aggregation process (207SGS438) for aggregating the effect information are executed. After that, it shifts to S52.

In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 uses a password (a password generated in advance by an external server in which the player's game information is stored) by operating the player's stick controller 31A or push button 31B. The player can access the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and receive the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. as the player information stored each time the variation display, the jackpot game, and the super reach are executed.

In the player information output processing, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the player's stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, after the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. In addition, the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and transmits the player information aggregated in this game to an external server, thereby performing the pachinko game machine. The cumulative player information in 1 can be stored in the server.

In the effect information aggregation process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as effect information each time the variation display, the jackpot game, and the super reach are executed. do.

Next, the effect control process processing in the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11-38, in the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the read-ahead restriction counter is “0” (207SGS451). When the value of the look-ahead restriction counter is "0" (207SGS451; Y), any of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) is executed according to the effect control process flag after executing the look-ahead advance notice setting process (S161). Execute the process.

Further, when the value of the read-ahead restriction counter is any one of "1" to "4" (207SGS451; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is "1" (207SGS452). ). When the value of the effect control process flag is any of "0", "2" to "7" (207SGS452; N), any of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) according to the effect control process flag. When the process is executed and the value of the effect control process flag is "1" (207SGS452; Y), the value of the read-ahead restriction counter is set to -1 (207SGS453), and S170 to S177 (207SGS452) according to the effect control process flag. (See FIG. 7), any of the processes is executed. By executing the processes of 207SGS451 to 207SGS453 as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately after activation, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted until the variation display is executed four times.

In the feature unit 207SG in the other embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process and the effect control process process based on the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, resulting in four fluctuations. Although the embodiment of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is illustrated over the display, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the CPU 103 starts the start winning determination process based on the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1. By not executing (see FIG. 5), the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be restricted over the four variable displays.

As described above, the feature unit 207SG of the other embodiment regulates the execution of the pre-reading notice effect over four variable displays based on the state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state where the game can be played. Although the embodiment is exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is set as a setting related to the progress of the game based on the fact that the game is possible. , The amount of light of the game effect lamp 9, the setting of the effect according to the RTC, and the like may be set as the state at the time of shipment from the factory.

In addition, other embodiments also include another invention 207SG shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting value changing function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-20092, since the setting state is notified only on the liquid crystal screen, it is not possible to suitably notify the setting state. There was a problem. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the gaming machine according to the means 1 of another invention 207SG that solves the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIGS. 11-22). ,
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on a set value set by the setting means.
Equipped with
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) controlled by the game control means and capable of performing at least variable display. Part 207SG200)
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the release sensor 207SG090 are each ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started), the set value by the setting means is set. The state shifts to a setting state in which the setting can be made (for example, the state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change process shown in FIGS. 11-22).
When the set state is set, the information display unit displays a display recognizable as the set state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (A), the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process. If this is the case, all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is notified that the information display unit in which the variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is executed is in the set state, which is preferable. Notification can be performed.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 2 of the other invention 207SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIGS. 11-22). ,
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on a set value set by the setting means.
Equipped with
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) controlled by the game control means and capable of performing at least variable display. Part 207SG200)
When the confirmation condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20, the clear switch is OFF when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the release sensor 207SG090 are ON), the setting means is used. The state shifts to a confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed (for example, the CPU 103 is executing the setting value confirmation process shown in FIG. 11-23).
When the confirmation state is reached, the information display unit displays a display recognizable as the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (A), the CPU 103 is executing the set value confirmation process. If this is the case, all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is notified in the information display unit where the variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is executed, and thus it is preferable. Notification can be performed.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 3 of the other invention 207SG,
The display recognizable as the setting state or the confirmation state is a display different from the display displayed on the information display unit during the game (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-4 and 11-27). In addition, the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result, and the display mode when the set value is changed or the set value is confirmed are displayed. Different part)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to accurately recognize that it is in a set state or a confirmation state.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 4 of the other invention 207SG,
When the setting state or the confirmation state is in effect, the variable display unit displays the setting state or the confirmation state (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display). The part that lights all the segments that make up the device 207SG004B)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, suitable notification can be performed in the variable display unit.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 5 of the other invention 207SG,
The variable display unit is composed of a plurality of small display units that can be independently lit (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of eight segments. Part),
As a display recognizable as being in the set state or the confirmation state, a display is performed in which all of the small display units are in the lit state (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B). The part that lights all the constituent segments)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize that the setting state or the confirmation state.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 6 of the other invention 207SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that launches a gaming medium into a gaming area (for example, left gaming area 207SG002L and right gaming area 207SG002R) to play a game.
The information display unit includes a launch direction notification unit (for example, right-handed lamp 207SG132) that notifies the launch direction of the game medium in the game area.
When the setting state or the confirmation state is in effect, the launch direction notification unit displays a display recognizable as the setting state or the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (A)). The part that blinks the right-handed lamp 207SG132 when the set value is changed or the set value is confirmed)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, suitable notification can be performed in the launch direction notification unit.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 7 of the other invention 207SG,
It is provided with a hold storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5) that can store information related to the variable display as hold information.
The information display unit includes a hold display unit (for example, a first hold display 207SG025A and a second hold display 207SG025B) capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means.
When the setting state or the confirmation state is reached, a display recognizable as the setting state or the confirmation state is performed on the hold display unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (A)). A gaming machine characterized by blinking all segments constituting the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B in the value change state or the set value confirmation state) is described. For example, suitable notification can be performed on the hold display unit.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 8 of the other invention 207SG,
In the advantageous state, a special variable device (special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium is more difficult to enter than the first state is provided.
The information display unit includes a number notification unit (for example, a round display 207SG131) that notifies the number of times the special variable device is in the first state in the advantageous state.
When the setting state or the confirmation state is in effect, the number-of-times notification unit displays the setting state or the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (A)). Of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 in the value change state or the set value confirmation state, only one segment is lit)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, suitable notification can be performed by the number-of-times notification unit.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 8 of the other invention 207SG,
A game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing at least game information for controlling the progress of the game by the game control means.
A detection means (for example, a clear switch) that can detect the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on,
A state information storage means (for example, the area of the address F002 of the RAM 102) that can store the state information (for example, the RAM clear flag) that can specify the state of the gaming machine at the time of turning on the power detected by the detection means.
Equipped with
The game control means is
The first condition (for example, the state in which the clear switch is ON) including that the state of the gaming machine at the time of turning on the power detected by the detection means is a special state (for example, the state in which the clear switch is ON) is satisfied. At this time, an initialization process for initializing the game information storage means accompanied by erasing the game information (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear process shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)) is performed. Feasible and
A second condition (for example, the clear switch is ON and the lock switch is ON) including that the state of the gaming machine at the time of turning on the power detected by the detection means is a special state (for example, a state in which the clear switch is ON). When the 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON), the setting change process for changing the set value can be executed, and the initial stage to be executed when the first condition is satisfied. The initialization process common to the conversion process can be executed based on the state information stored in the state information storage means (for example, the part where the RAM clear process and the set value change process can be executed).
The state information is not erased regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), the RAM clear flag is cleared in the RAM clear process. Not part)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the initialization process can be standardized when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, so that the initialization process can be performed. It is possible to accurately execute the initialization process based on the state information while preventing the storage capacity of the processing program from increasing.

In addition, other embodiments also include another invention 208SG shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting value changing function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-20092 has a problem that it is not possible to suitably leave the occurrence of a predetermined error in the set state. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the gaming machine according to the means 1 of another invention 208SG that solves the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIGS. 11-22). ,
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on a set value set by the setting means.
Equipped with
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) controlled by the game control means and capable of performing at least variable display. Part 207SG200)
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the release sensor 207SG090 are each ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started), the set value by the setting means is set. The state shifts to a setting state in which the setting can be made (for example, the state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change process shown in FIGS. 11-22).
When the specific condition is satisfied but a predetermined error occurs, a display capable of specifying that the predetermined error has occurred is performed in the variable display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-27 (B)). If an error occurs above the set value, all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are blinked).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, a predetermined error occurs even if a specific condition is satisfied in a variable display area in which a variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is executed. Since it is notified by the display that it has been done, it is possible to preferably notify that a predetermined error has occurred although the specific condition is satisfied.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 2 of the other invention 208SG,
A gaming machine is described in which the predetermined error is at least an error related to a storage area in which the set value is stored (for example, an error equal to or greater than the set value), and according to this feature, the set value is described. It is possible to preferably notify that an error has occurred in the storage area in which the device is stored and the set value needs to be reset.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 3 of the other invention 208SG,
If a power failure occurs before the new setting value changed in the setting state is confirmed, an error regarding the storage area in which the setting value is stored has occurred at the time of recovery from the power failure. Even if there is no error, a display that can identify the occurrence of an error is performed in the variable display area (for example, even when recovering from a power failure during setting change as shown in FIG. 11-27 (B), the first A part that blinks all segments constituting the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is necessary to reset the set value because a power failure occurs before the set value is confirmed without setting a new error. It is possible to preferably notify that the above is true.

In addition, other embodiments also include another invention 209SG shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting value changing function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Further, as a pachinko gaming machine provided with information display means capable of displaying predetermined information regarding a given gaming value, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent No. 6209655A. However, when the information display means described in Japanese Patent No. 6209653 is applied to the pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, a display unit and an information display means for confirming a set value are used. There is a problem that the cost of the gaming machine cannot be reduced if the above are individually provided. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the gaming machine according to the means 1 of another invention 209SG that solves the problem,
It is a gaming machine that can play a game using a gaming medium and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
With a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIGS. 11-22). ,
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on a set value set by the setting means.
A game value-giving means (for example, a game ball wins a first start winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a general winning opening 10, a large winning opening, etc.) that gives a game value based on the game medium entering a predetermined area. The part where the prize ball is paid out by doing),
A base having a plurality of display units (for example, the first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG029D) and having predetermined information on the game value given by the game value adding means (for example, FIG. 11-17 (C)). An information display means (for example, display monitor 207SG029) capable of displaying an value) and
Equipped with
The information display means can display set value information capable of specifying a set value set by the setting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-25, a pachinko game. When the lock switch 207SG051 and the release sensor 207SG090 are ON and the clear switch is OFF when the machine 1 is started, the set value can be displayed in the set value confirmation state).
The number of the display units used differs depending on whether the predetermined information is displayed or the set value information is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-25, the base value is different in the display monitor 207SG029. When displayed, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D are used, and when the set value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, the fourth display unit The part where only 207SG029D is used)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, the set value information is also displayed in the information display means capable of displaying predetermined information regarding the game value, so that the display means for displaying the set value information is provided. It is not necessary to install them individually, and the cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 2 of the other invention 209SG,
The information display means can display error information that can identify at least that an error has occurred in a storage area in which the set value is stored (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-26 (B)). When a setting value abnormality error occurs, "E." is displayed in the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D).
The number of the display units used is the same depending on whether the predetermined information is displayed or the error information is displayed (for example, FIGS. 11-25 (A) and 11-26 (B)). As shown in the above, both when displaying the base value on the display monitor 207SG029 and when displaying the occurrence of an abnormal error, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display. A gaming machine characterized by (part using part 207SG029D) is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to notify that an error has occurred in a storage area in which a set value is stored, and also to notify the set value information. Can be easily recognized as different error information.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 3 of the other invention 209SG,
The display unit is composed of a plurality of small display units that can be independently lit (for example, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D are eight, respectively. Part made up of individual segments),
Equipped with a detection means (for example, a clear switch) that can detect the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on.
When the state of the gaming machine at the time of turning on the power detected by the detection means satisfies the initialization condition (for example, the clear switch is ON), the information display means constitutes each display unit. All of the display units are turned on to be in the fully lit display state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (A), the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit. The part that repeats (blinks) all lighting and all extinguishing of all segments that make up the 207SG029D)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it can be confirmed whether or not all of the small display units are normal.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 4 of the other invention 209SG,
Equipped with a detection means (for example, a clear switch) that can detect the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on.
When the state of the gaming machine at the time of turning on the power detected by the detection means satisfies the predetermined condition, the information display means displays the set value information without the full lighting display state (for example,). As shown in FIG. 11-22, when the CPU 103 executes the set value confirmation process, after the execution of the 207SGSa015 and the 207SGSa016, the 207SGSa28 to 207SGSa030 are executed and the base value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to quickly confirm the set value.

In addition, other embodiments also include another invention 210SG shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine that executes a confirmation operation of a movable body based on an operation of changing a set value, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189349. However, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189349, if the confirmation operation of the movable body is executed while the set value is changed, the operator may miss the confirmation operation. Therefore, it is conceivable to execute the confirmation operation again after the setting value change operation is completed. In this case, when the setting value change operation is completed during the first confirmation operation of the movable body, the change operation is completed. There is a problem that the confirmation operation of the new movable body is started from the timing of the movement, and the movable body may perform an unintended operation. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as the gaming machine according to the means 1 of another invention 210SG that solves the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322) provided so as to be movable, and
A control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process) and
With a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIGS. 11-22). ,
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on a set value set by the setting means.
Equipped with
When a specific condition is satisfied, the setting state shifts to a setting state in which the setting value can be set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20, a clear switch and a lock switch are used when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. When the 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are each ON, the CPU 103 executes the set value change process).
The control means is
When the confirmation operation control for causing the movable body to perform the confirmation operation for confirming that the movable body can be operated normally (for example, the actual operation confirmation operation control) is shifted to the set state and the above. It can be executed when the setting state is completed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35, the effect control CPU 120 actually receives the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command. Operation confirmation The actual operation starts from the part where the first movable body initialization process including the operation control and the second movable body initialization process are executed in order, and the timing when the set value change end notification command and the set value confirmation end notification command are received. The part where the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process including the confirmation operation control are executed in order),
If the setting state is terminated while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation by the confirmation operation control when the setting state is entered, the confirmation operation control due to the termination of the setting state is not executed (for example,). As shown in FIG. 11-35 (C), during the second movable body initialization process being executed based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command and the set value confirmation start notification command. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. 1 The part that does not execute the movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent a movable body from performing an unintended operation.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 2 of the other invention 210SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Movable bodies (for example, the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322) provided so as to be movable, and
A control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process) and
With a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIGS. 11-22). ,
A game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on a set value set by the setting means.
Equipped with
When the confirmation condition is satisfied, the system shifts to a confirmation state in which the set value set by the setting means can be confirmed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-20, it is cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. When the switch is OFF and the lock switch 207SG051 and the release sensor 207SG090 are ON, the CPU 103 executes the set value confirmation process).
The control means is
Confirmation operation control (for example, first movable body initialization process and second movable body initialization process) for causing the movable body to perform a confirmation operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally. It can be executed when the confirmation state is entered and when the confirmation state is completed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35, the effect control CPU 120 has a setting value change start notification command and a setting value confirmation. From the timing when the start notification command is received, the part that executes the first movable body initialization process including the actual operation confirmation operation control and the second movable body initialization process in order, and the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation. The part that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process including the actual operation confirmation operation control from the timing when the end notification command is received),
If the confirmation state is terminated while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation by the confirmation operation control when the transition to the confirmation state is performed, the confirmation operation control due to the termination of the confirmation state is not executed (for example,). As shown in FIG. 11-35 (C), during the second movable body initialization process being executed based on the reception of the set value change start notification command and the set value confirmation start notification command by the effect control CPU 120. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. 1 The part that does not execute the movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent a movable body from performing an unintended operation.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 3 of the other invention 210SG,
The control means is
When the movable body is not located at a predetermined origin position, the return operation control (for example, operation control at the time of non-detection) for causing the return operation for positioning the movable body at the origin position is performed by the confirmation operation. It is feasible and can be executed before the control is executed.
When the setting state or the confirmation state ends during the return operation, the confirmation operation control is executed after the return operation ends (for example, a first movable body initialization process or a second movable body initialization process). In the part where the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed after the non-detection automatic operation control is completed)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent a movable body from performing an unintended operation.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 4 of the other invention 210SG,
When the set state or the confirmation state is terminated while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation, the control means is the set state or the setting state when the operation state of the confirmation operation satisfies a predetermined condition. The confirmation operation control due to the end of the confirmation state is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 has received the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command. If the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received during the execution of the first movable body initialization process based on the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body initialization is newly performed. (Part where the process or the second movable body initialization process is not executed) On the other hand, when the operation status of the confirmation operation does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the confirmation operation control is executed by the end of the setting state or the confirmation state (the part). For example, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (B), the first movable body initialization process based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command by the effect control CPU 120 is completed, and the first movable body initialization process is completed. 2 If a set value change notification command or a set value confirmation notification command is received during the execution of the movable body initialization process, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are newly completed after the completion of the second movable body initialization process. The part that executes the movable body initialization process in order)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, when the setting state or the confirmation state is completed, the confirmation operation can be executed again according to the operation state of the confirmation operation.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the means 5 of another invention 210SG,
Equipped with the plurality of said movable bodies,
The control means is
The confirmation operation control can be sequentially executed for each of the movable bodies (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 sequentially executes the first face-to-face initialization process and the second movable body initialization process).
If the setting state or the confirmation state is completed when the confirmation operation is not completed for all of the movable bodies, and if the number of the movable bodies for which the confirmation operation is completed satisfies a predetermined condition, the setting state or the confirmation state is completed. The confirmation operation control due to the setting state or the end of the confirmation state is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 performs the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command. If the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received during the execution of the first movable body initialization process based on the reception of, the first is newly executed after the second movable body initialization process is executed. (Part where the movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are not executed) On the other hand, when the number of the movable bodies for which the confirmation operation has been completed does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, the set state or the confirmation state has ended. The confirmation operation control is executed for each of the movable bodies (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (B), the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command and the set value confirmation start notification command. If the first movable body initialization process based on the above is completed and the set value change notification command or the set value confirmation notification command is received during the execution of the second movable body initialization process, the second movable body initialization process is performed. The part where the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are newly executed in order after the end of
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, when the setting state or the confirmation state is completed, the confirmation operation can be executed again according to the operation state of the confirmation operation.

Although the feature portion 207SG in other embodiments has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and there are changes and additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of other inventions. Is also included in other inventions.

For example, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200 is used as a first special symbol display device 207SG004A, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B, a first hold display device 207SG025A, a second hold display device 207SG025B, and the like. Although the embodiment composed of the design display 207SG020, the normal drawing hold display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time saving lamp 207SG134 has been exemplified, other inventions are not limited thereto. , The game information display unit 207SG200 may include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B even if they are not included.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the case where the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process (set value change state) and the case where the set value confirmation process is being executed (set value confirmation state) is the first. Although an embodiment in which the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit in the same manner is exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value change process. In this case and when the set value confirmation process is being executed, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be turned on or blinked in different modes. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or blinking mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It is possible to inform in an easy-to-understand manner whether or not there is.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on. 1 Display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the display mode (lighting mode) of the special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. Although different forms have been exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and the display mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state ( If the lighting mode) is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special It is not necessary to light some of the segments constituting the symbol display device 207SG004B.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all segments and the round display 207SG131 constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. Although the embodiment in which one segment is lit and all the segments constituting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B are blinked is illustrated, other inventions are limited thereto. In the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is blinking, and the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B are displayed. The blinking of all the constituent segments may not be executed or may be executed only partially.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit, but other modes are exemplified. The invention is not limited to this, and the number of lights of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state is a plurality of lights unless the combination corresponds to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 11-6. May be.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is executed by using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B has been exemplified, but other inventions have been made. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an LED for error notification, and the LED may be turned on or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 for displaying a base value is exemplified, but other inventions are not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 is not limited thereto. The game machine 1 may not be provided with the display monitor 207SG029. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 in this way, it is sufficient to newly provide a display means for displaying the set value (or a temporary set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. ..

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, when the change of the set value and the confirmation of the set value are completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body is formed. A new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is performed depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed. Although the embodiment for determining whether or not to execute is exemplified, the other inventions are not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is determined. , The operating distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like may be determined.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The form of notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by using the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, or the like in a mode different from that during the game has been illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, and the round which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200. The display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like may be displayed (lit or blinked) during the game if it is possible to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. good.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The form of notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by using the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, or the like in a mode different from that during the game has been illustrated. The invention is not limited to this, and the "mode different from that during the game" may include different blinking cycles, different brightness, different emission colors of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command and the set value confirmation start notification command, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are performed. As a process, a mode of executing the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body is illustrated, but the other inventions are not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 starts changing the set value. From the time when the notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received, the operation control at the time of non-detection of each movable body is executed, and when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command. Therefore, the actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, An example is exemplified in a mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a set value change state or a set value confirmation state by lighting or blinking the round display 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132, but other inventions are limited thereto. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold display are displayed. An explanation that the device 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are turned on or blinked may be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the game information display unit 207SG200). By doing so, a clerk of the game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, and the second hold. It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being mistakenly recognized as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the game control main process of the feature unit 207SG of another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the set value is changed in 207SGSa021. The embodiment in which the RAM clearing process (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the middle flag is exemplified, but the other invention is not limited to this, and the other invention is not limited to this. In the RAM clear processing, it was determined that the RAM clear flag was set in 207SGSa014, not after it was determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch was ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after the set value changing flag was cleared in 207SGSa021. It may be executed in the case (207SGsa014; Y).

(Explanation of feature section 10F)
Next, the feature unit 10F will be described. The feature unit 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process described above.

FIG. 12-1 is a flowchart showing a set value change process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 12-1, the same processing as in FIG. 11-22 is designated by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. In the process of FIG. 11-20, the RAM clear process was executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) was executed. Therefore, at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b), no information about the game remains in the storage area. However, the RAM clear process (207SGa009) may be executed when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in the 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014; Y). As a result, the RAM clear processing is executed after the setting change processing. The feature unit 10F will be described on the premise that the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the set value change process, the CPU 103 first executes the game stop start process (10FS001). The details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. 12-3. After the game stop start process, all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are started to be lit (207SGSa051). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 11-22 is executed.

Further, the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002) after executing a process of clearing the set value changing flag (207SGSa066). The details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. 12-4. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value (or temporary set value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 11-22 is executed.

FIG. 12-2 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 12-2, the same processing as in FIG. 11-23 is designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes the game stop start process (10FS001). The details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. 12-3. This game stop start process is a process common to the game stop start process of FIG. 12-1. After the game stop start process, lighting of all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 11-23 is executed.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off (207SGSa111; N) in the 207SGSa111, the CPU 103 executes the game stop end process (10FS002). The details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. 12-4. This game stop end process is a process common to the game stop end process of FIG. 12-1. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 ends (207SGSa112). After that, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 11-23 is executed.

(About various timers)
Next, the game stop start process will be described. During the game, a plurality of timers clock the time and period related to the game. The CPU 103 stops the timing of these plurality of timers when the game is stopped. These a plurality of timers will be described in order. The attacker opening time timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 having the large winning opening. The CPU 103 measures the time from the opening state to the closing state of the big prize opening door by the attacker opening time timer. The inter-round interval period timer is a timer for timing the interval period between rounds during the jackpot game state. The CPU 103 measures the time from the end of one round to the start of the next round by the inter-round interval period timer.

The V-cover opening time timer is a predetermined switch (in a V-probability-changing gaming machine that controls the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a probable-changing state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. It is a timer provided in front of the sensor for detecting V probability change) for measuring the opening time of the V lid controlled by the open state and the closed state. In the V probability variation gaming machine, the V lid is opened in a predetermined round among a plurality of rounds. The area where the V lid is open is called the V winning area. The CPU 103 measures the time from the opening state to the closing state of the V-cover by the V-cover opening time timer. The V-passing waiting time timer is a timer for timing the V-winning time for determining that a game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is valid. The CPU 103 determines a game ball that has passed through a predetermined switch with a delay even after the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed from the open state to the closed state. A game ball that has passed the switch) is also determined to be a V prize within the valid period. The CPU 103 measures the validity period of the V prize, which is effectively determined by the V passage waiting time timer.

The electric chew opening time timer is a timer that measures the opening time when the electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, which is a variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory), is controlled to be in the open state. .. The variable winning ball device 6B changes between a closed state and an open state, and the CPU 103 measures the time from the opening state to the closed state of the variable winning ball device 6B by the electric chew open time timer. ..

The special figure fluctuation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display of the special symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol fluctuation time timer. The normal figure fluctuation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display of a normal symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol to the end of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal fluctuation time timer.

The fanfare time timer is a timer that measures the period during which the fanfare effect is executed, which is the period for notifying that the big hit is controlled at the start of the big hit. The fanfare period is a period in which the fanfare effect as an effect operation for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state is executed after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the fanfare effect to the end of the fanfare effect by the fanfare time timer.

The ending time timer is a timer that measures the period during which the ending effect, which is the period for notifying the end of the big hit at the end of the big hit, is executed. The ending period is a period during which the jackpot end process is executed, and is a period during which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the ending effect to the end of the ending effect by the ending time timer.

As other timers other than the above-mentioned timers, the CPU 103 includes a special figure fluctuation stop period timer, a normal figure fluctuation stop period timer, and the like. The special symbol fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the derivation display of the variable display of the special symbol to the start of the variable display of the next special symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the derivation display of the variable display of the special symbol to the start of the variable display of the next special symbol by the special symbol fluctuation stop period timer. The normal symbol fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.4 seconds) from the derivation display of the variable display of the normal symbol to the start of the variable display of the next normal symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the derivation display of the variable display of the normal symbol to the start of the variable display of the next normal symbol by the timer for the normal symbol fluctuation stop period.

(Game stop start processing)
Next, the game stop start processing in the feature unit 10F will be described. FIG. 12-3 is a flowchart showing the game stop start processing in the feature unit 10F. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker open time timer is operating in the game stop start process (10FS010). In 10FS010, if the attacker opening time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the operating attacker opening time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not running (10FS010; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is running (10FS011). In 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011; Y), the operating inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the inter-round interval period timer is not operating (10FS011; N), it is determined whether or not the V-cover opening time timer is operating (10FS012). In 10FS012, if the V-cover opening time timer is operating (10FS012; Y), the operating V-cover opening time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the V-cover opening time timer is not operating (10FS012; N), it is determined whether or not the V-passing waiting time timer is operating (10FS013). In 10FS013, if the V-passing waiting time timer is operating (10FS013; Y), the operating V-passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the V-passing waiting time timer is not operating (10FS013; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew open time timer is operating (10FS014). In 10FS014, if the electric chew open time timer is operating (10FS014; Y), the operating electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew open time timer is not operating (10FS014; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS015). In 10FS015, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS015; Y), the operating special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not operating (10FS015; N), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS016). In 10FS016, if the normal figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS016; Y), the operating normal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the normal fluctuation time timer is not operating (10FS016; N), it is determined whether or not the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017). In 10FS017, if the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017; Y), the operating fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the fanfare time timer is not running (10FS017; N), it is determined whether the ending time timer is running (10FS018). In 10FS018, if the ending time timer is operating (10FS018; Y), the operating ending time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the ending time timer is not operating (10FS018; N), it is determined whether or not a timer such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer is operating as another timer (10FS019). In 10FS019, if the other timer is in operation (10FS019; Y), the other timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not running (10FS019; N), the other process (10FS021) is executed, and then the process ends.

Here, the other processing (10FS021) includes the following processing. For example, a process of disabling the firing of the ball striking operation handle 30, a process of disabling various sensors provided in the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, a process of disabling the detection of various errors, It includes processing to invalidate the payout of prize balls. Due to the other processing (10FS021), various processings are invalidated and the game is not normally executed.

(Game stop end processing)
Next, the game stop end processing in the feature unit 10F will be described. FIG. 12-4 is a flowchart showing the game stop end processing in the feature unit 10F. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker open time timer is stopped in the game stop end process (10FS030). In 10FS030, if the attacker opening time timer is stopped (10FS030; Y), the stopped attacker opening time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not stopped (10FS030; N), it is determined whether or not the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031). In 10FS031, if the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031; Y), the stopped inter-round interval period timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the inter-round interval period timer is not stopped (10FS031; N), it is determined whether or not the V-cover opening time timer is stopped (10FS032). In 10FS032, if the V-cover opening time timer is stopped (10FS032; Y), the stopped V-cover opening time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the V-cover opening time timer is not stopped (10FS032; N), it is determined whether or not the V-pass waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033). In 10FS033, if the V-passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033; Y), the stopped V-passing waiting time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the V-passing waiting time timer is not stopped (10FS033; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS034). In 10FS034, if the electric chew open time timer is stopped (10FS034; Y), the operating electric chew open time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew open time timer is not stopped (10FS034; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035). In 10FS035, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035; Y), the stopped special figure fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS035; N), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036). In 10FS036, if the normal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036; Y), the stopped normal figure fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the normal figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS036; N), it is determined whether or not the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037). In 10FS037, if the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037; Y), the stopped fanfare time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

If the fanfare time timer is not stopped (10FS037; N), it is determined whether or not the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038). In 10FS038, if the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038; Y), the stopped ending time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the ending time timer is not stopped (10FS038; N), it is determined whether or not a timer such as the special figure fluctuation stop period timer is stopped as another timer (10FS039). In 10FS039, if the other timer is stopped (10FS039; Y), the other timer that is stopped is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not stopped (10FS039; N), the other process (10FS041) is executed, and then the process is terminated.

Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, a process for enabling the firing of the ball striking handle 30, a process for enabling various sensors provided in the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, and a process for enabling detection of various errors. It includes processing to enable the payout of prize balls. By the other processing (10FS041), various processings are enabled and the game is normally executed.

(About the effect of the feature part)
As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 has a period of the attacker open time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Stops the timekeeping of, and restarts the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, so that the player can proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state is set. The timekeeping of the period of the interval period timer between rounds is restarted based on the end. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game due to the subtraction of the interval period between rounds in the setting confirmation state. Can be done.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of the V winning, and confirms the setting. Based on the end of the state, the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game due to the subtraction of the valid period of the V prize in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 has a valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. The timekeeping is stopped, and the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric chew open time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the variable winning ball device 6B is in a state where the variable winning ball device 6B can enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 clocks the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Is stopped, and the timing of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the variable display of the special symbol is executed in the setting confirmation state to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 clocks the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Is stopped, and the timing of the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the variable display of the normal symbol being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the fanfare effect is being executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation state, the timekeeping of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the fanfare effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. ..

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the ending effect is being executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation status, the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the ending effect in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. ..

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the special figure is based on the fact that the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and before the next variable display is started. The timekeeping of the period of the variable stop period timer is stopped, and the time measurement of the period of the special figure variable stop period timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period in which the next variable display is started after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. This makes it possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(About the deformation example of the feature part)
Although the feature portion 10F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and even if there are changes or additions within the range that does not deviate from the gist of other inventions, other Included in the invention. A modified example of the feature portion 10F will be described below.

We have described a gaming machine that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on the variable display results of special symbols and decorative symbols (so-called first-class gaming machine), but a special variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the gaming area. A gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a gaming ball winning (V-winning) in the special winning opening (V winning opening), and first and second types It may be applied to a gaming machine (a type-two-type mixer) in which the above is combined. When the start winning to the second starting winning opening is detected, the big hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the big hit display result is obtained. Game control similar to the jackpot based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening is executed, such as being controlled by the state. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit, the small hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. It is controlled to the state, and the special variable winning ball device for small hits is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When the game ball is accepted by the special variable winning ball device for small hits in the small hit game state, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (V area) and is detected by a predetermined switch, it is variable for big hits. The second-class big hit game control in which the winning ball device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds is executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100.

In such a type 1 and type 2 mixer, a small hit time timer may be provided to measure the effective period for determining that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening (V region) is effective. The CPU 103 also determines that the game ball that has passed the predetermined switch with a delay even after the special variable winning ball device is changed from the open state to the closed state by the small hit time timer is also a winning within the valid period. The CPU 103 measures the period during which the winning of the special winning opening is effectively determined by the small hit time timer. Then, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit game state, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is completed. , The timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer may be restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the small hit game state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

In the above-described embodiment, various controls are executed for the setting confirmation state, but as shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, the same control may be executed even in the setting change state. good. For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of various timers based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting change state when it is in a state advantageous to the player, and the various timers are based on the end of the setting change state. You may want to restart the timekeeping.

The timer control may be changed depending on whether the variable display of the special symbol results in a big hit display result or an off display result. Specifically, when the variable display of the special symbol results in a big hit display result, the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped based on the control to the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation state is completed. If the time measurement of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted and the variable display of the special symbol results in an incorrect display result, the time measurement of the special figure fluctuation time timer may not be stopped even if it is controlled to the setting confirmation state. .. In this way, the timer is stopped because the jackpot display result, which is in an advantageous state for the player, is disadvantageous to the player, but the timer is stopped because it is not disadvantageous to the player regarding the off-display result. You can prevent it from stopping. As a control method, it may be determined whether the current game state is a jackpot display result or a missed display result before the game stop start process accompanying the set value confirmation process is executed. Then, when the setting confirmation is executed during the execution of the variable display of the out-of-order display result, the symbol stop period is reached without stopping the timing of the special figure fluctuation time timer during the execution of the out-of-order variable display. Occasionally, the special figure fluctuation stop period timer may be stopped.

The control of the timer may be changed depending on whether the set value is advantageous to the player or unfavorable to the player. For example, if the setting confirmation state is reached when the setting value is favorable to the player, the various timers are stopped, but when the setting value is unfavorable to the player, the various timers are stopped. You may not stop.

(Explanation of Other Inventions Related to Feature 10F)
As described above, the feature portion 10F includes other inventions shown below with respect to the feature portion 10F described above. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of multiple stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the process can be shifted to the next process only when all the main processes being executed are completed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). reference).

However, in the case of a gaming machine such as JP-A-2010-200902, when it is desired to confirm the setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processing being executed is completed, and the setting confirmation work is appropriately executed. Couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 10F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means (for example, the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player according to the setting change operation is performed by the CPU 103. The part to be executed) and
A state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation process) that can control the setting confirmation state that can confirm which setting value is set, and
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player.
A predetermined game executing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, a round) for changing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
It is provided with a variable winning time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an attacker open time timer) for measuring a period for changing the variable winning device to the first state.
The variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the variable winning device is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning device is changed to the first state, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 clocks the period of the attacker open time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation status).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses, so that the player can proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
Further provided with a predetermined game timing means (for example, a CPU 103 timed by an inter-round interval period timer) for measuring a period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game (for example, an inter-round interval period).
The predetermined game timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. (Resumes timing of the period of the interval period timer between rounds based on the above).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent a person from being disadvantaged.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter, and
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls a special state (for example, a probabilistic state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area.
A specific timekeeping means (for example, a valid period for V prize) that measures a valid period (for example, a valid period for V prize) for determining that a game medium that has entered the specific area is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the valid period for V prize). For example, it is further equipped with a CPU 103) that is timed by a V-passing waiting time timer.
The specific timekeeping means stops the timing of the valid period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the valid period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. Resume timing (for example, CPU 103 stops timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of V winning, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state. And restart the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the valid period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
With a normal variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol) based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (for example, a passing gate 41) and derives and displays a display result. ,
When the display result of the ordinary variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per drawing), the game medium is in a state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, an open state). , Variable winning ball device 6B),
Further, it is further provided with a normal variable winning time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an electric chew open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
The normal variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the normal variable winning means is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning means is in a state where the entry is possible, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on this, the timing of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 determines the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Stops the timekeeping and restarts the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the normally variable winning means can enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variablely displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state).
Further equipped with a variable display time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a special figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the identification information.
The variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the identification information is executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, and confirms the setting. The timekeeping of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol) and derives a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, a passage gate 41).
It is further equipped with a normal variable display time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a normal figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the normal identification information.
The normal variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the control to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal identification information is executed, and is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation status, the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal time fluctuation timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the normal identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
A start notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes a start notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with a start notification effect timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a fanfare time timer) for timing the execution period of the start notification effect.
The start notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that the start notification effect is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the start notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the timekeeping is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timekeeping of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the start notification effect is executed in the setting confirmation state to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game. be able to.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
An end notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes an end notification effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying the end of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with an end notification effect time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by an ending time timer) for measuring the execution period of the end notification effect.
The end notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the end notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the ending time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the end notification effect in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. be able to.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) based on the variable display result becoming a special display result (for example, a small hit display result).
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
It is further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter.
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state).
Further provided with a special time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium that has entered the special area in the special state is valid.
The special timing means stops the timing of the valid period based on the control of the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the timing of the valid period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example). , The CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit game state, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is completed. Resume timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the special state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of Other Inventions Concerning Feature 11F)
The feature portion 11F may include other inventions shown below. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of multiple stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the process can be shifted to the next process only when all the main processes being executed are completed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). reference).

However, in the case of a gaming machine such as JP-A-2010-200902, when it is desired to confirm the setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processing being executed is completed, and the setting confirmation work is appropriately executed. Couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 11F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means (for example, the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player according to the setting change operation is performed by the CPU 103. The part to be executed) and
A state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation process) that can control the setting confirmation state that can confirm which setting value is set, and
With a normal variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol) based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (for example, a passing gate 41) and derives and displays a display result. ,
When the display result of the ordinary variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per drawing), the game medium is in a state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, an open state). , Variable winning ball device 6B),
It is provided with a normal variable winning time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an electric chew open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
The normal variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the normal variable winning means is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning means is in a state where the entry is possible, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on this, the timing of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 determines the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Stops the timekeeping and restarts the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the normally variable winning means can enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player.
A predetermined game executing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, a round) for changing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
Further provided with a variable winning time timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an attacker open time timer) for measuring a period for changing the variable winning device to the first state.
The variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the variable winning device is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning device is changed to the first state, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 clocks the period of the attacker open time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation status).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses, so that the player can proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above
Further provided with a predetermined game timing means (for example, a CPU 103 timed by an inter-round interval period timer) for measuring a period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game (for example, an inter-round interval period).
The predetermined game timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. (Resumes timing of the period of the interval period timer between rounds based on the above).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent a person from being disadvantaged.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter, and
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls a special state (for example, a probabilistic state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area.
A specific timekeeping means (for example, a valid period for V prize) that measures a valid period (for example, a valid period for V prize) for determining that a game medium that has entered the specific area is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the valid period for V prize). For example, it is further equipped with a CPU 103) that is timed by a V-passing waiting time timer.
The specific timekeeping means stops the timing of the valid period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the valid period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. Resume timing (for example, CPU 103 stops timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of V winning, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state. And restart the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the valid period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variablely displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state).
Further equipped with a variable display time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a special figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the identification information.
The variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the identification information is executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, and confirms the setting. The timekeeping of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol) and derives a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, a passage gate 41).
It is further equipped with a normal variable display time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a normal figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the normal identification information.
The normal variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the control to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal identification information is executed, and is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation status, the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal time fluctuation timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the normal identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
A start notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes a start notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with a start notification effect timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a fanfare time timer) for timing the execution period of the start notification effect.
The start notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that the start notification effect is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the start notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the timekeeping is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timekeeping of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the start notification effect is executed in the setting confirmation state to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game. be able to.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
An end notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes an end notification effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying the end of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with an end notification effect time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by an ending time timer) for measuring the execution period of the end notification effect.
The end notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the end notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the ending time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the end notification effect in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. be able to.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) based on the variable display result becoming a special display result (for example, a small hit display result).
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
It is further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter.
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state).
Further provided with a special time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium that has entered the special area in the special state is valid.
The special timing means stops the timing of the valid period based on the control of the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the timing of the valid period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example). , The CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit game state, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is completed. Resume timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the special state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of Other Inventions Related to Feature 12F)
The feature portion 12F may include other inventions shown below. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of multiple stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the process can be shifted to the next process only when all the main processes being executed are completed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). reference).

However, in the case of a gaming machine such as JP-A-2010-200902, when it is desired to confirm the setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processing being executed is completed, and the setting confirmation work is appropriately executed. Couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 12F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can variablely display the identification information and control it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the specific display is derived as a result. hand,
A setting means (for example, the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player according to the setting change operation is performed by the CPU 103. The part to be executed) and
A state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation process) that can control the setting confirmation state that can confirm which setting value is set, and
It is provided with a variable display time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a special figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol).
The variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the identification information is executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, and confirms the setting. The timekeeping of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player.
A predetermined game executing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, a round) for changing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
Further provided with a variable winning time timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an attacker open time timer) for measuring a period for changing the variable winning device to the first state.
The variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the variable winning device is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning device is changed to the first state, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 clocks the period of the attacker open time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation status).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses, so that the player can proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
It is further provided with a stop timing means (for example, CPU 103 that measures by a special figure fluctuation stop period timer) for measuring the period from the stop of the variable display of the identification information to the start of the next variable display.
The stop timing means stops the time counting of the period based on the control to the setting confirmation state from the time when the variable display of the identification information is stopped until the next variable display is started, and the setting confirmation state is changed. The timing of the period is restarted based on the end (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state from the time when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variable display is started. Figure Stops the timekeeping of the period of the fluctuation stop period timer, and restarts the timekeeping of the period of the special figure fluctuation stop period timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the period in which the next variable display is started after the variable display of the identification information is stopped in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by this.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above
Further provided with a predetermined game timing means (for example, a CPU 103 timed by an inter-round interval period timer) for measuring a period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game (for example, an inter-round interval period).
The predetermined game timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. (Resumes timing of the period of the interval period timer between rounds based on the above).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent a person from being disadvantaged.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (4) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter, and
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls a special state (for example, a probabilistic state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area.
A specific timekeeping means (for example, a valid period for V prize) that measures a valid period (for example, a valid period for V prize) for determining that a game medium that has entered the specific area is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the valid period for V prize). For example, it is further equipped with a CPU 103) that is timed by a V-passing waiting time timer.
The specific timekeeping means stops the timing of the valid period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the valid period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. Resume timing (for example, CPU 103 stops timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of V winning, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state. And restart the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the valid period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
With a normal variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol) based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (for example, a passing gate 41) and derives and displays a display result. ,
When the display result of the ordinary variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per drawing), the game medium is in a state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, an open state). , Variable winning ball device 6B),
Further, it is further provided with a normal variable winning time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an electric chew open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
The normal variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the normal variable winning means is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning means is in a state where the entry is possible, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on this, the timing of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 determines the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Stops the timekeeping and restarts the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the normally variable winning means can enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol) and derives a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, a passage gate 41).
It is further equipped with a normal variable display time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a normal figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the normal identification information.
The normal variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the control to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal identification information is executed, and is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation status, the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal time fluctuation timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the normal identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
A start notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes a start notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with a start notification effect timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a fanfare time timer) for timing the execution period of the start notification effect.
The start notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that the start notification effect is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the start notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the timekeeping is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timekeeping of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the start notification effect is executed in the setting confirmation state to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game. be able to.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
An end notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes an end notification effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying the end of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with an end notification effect time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by an ending time timer) for measuring the execution period of the end notification effect.
The end notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the end notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the ending time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the end notification effect in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. be able to.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (9) above,
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) based on the variable display result becoming a special display result (for example, a small hit display result).
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
It is further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter.
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state).
Further provided with a special time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium that has entered the special area in the special state is valid.
The special timing means stops the timing of the valid period based on the control of the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the timing of the valid period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example). , The CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit game state, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is completed. Resume timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the special state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of Other Inventions Related to Feature 13F)
The feature portion 13F may include other inventions shown below. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to one of multiple stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute control of an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. rice field. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the process can be shifted to the next process only when all the main processes being executed are completed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). reference).

However, in the case of a gaming machine such as JP-A-2010-200902, when it is desired to confirm the setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processing being executed is completed, and the setting confirmation work is appropriately executed. Couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the feature unit 13F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the identification information is variably displayed and the specific display result is derived. ,
A setting means (for example, the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of the setting values of a plurality of stages (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player according to the setting change operation is performed by the CPU 103. The part to be executed) and
A state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation process) that can control the setting confirmation state that can confirm which setting value is set, and
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays ordinary identification information (for example, an ordinary symbol) and derives a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, a passage gate 41).
It is equipped with a normal variable display time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a normal figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the normal identification information.
The normal variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the control to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal identification information is executed, and is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation status, the timekeeping of the valid period of the normal time fluctuation timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the normal identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player.
A predetermined game executing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, a round) for changing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
Further provided with a variable winning time timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an attacker open time timer) for measuring a period for changing the variable winning device to the first state.
The variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the variable winning device is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning device is changed to the first state, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 clocks the period of the attacker open time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and the timekeeping of the attacker open time timer period is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation status).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses, so that the player can proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
It is further provided with a stop timing means (for example, CPU 103 that measures by a special figure fluctuation stop period timer) for measuring the period from the stop of the variable display of the identification information to the start of the next variable display.
The stop timing means stops the time counting of the period based on the control to the setting confirmation state from the time when the variable display of the identification information is stopped until the next variable display is started, and the setting confirmation state is changed. The timing of the period is restarted based on the end (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state from the time when the variable display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variable display is started. Figure Stops the timekeeping of the period of the fluctuation stop period timer, and restarts the timekeeping of the period of the special figure fluctuation stop period timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the period in which the next variable display is started after the variable display of the identification information is stopped in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by this.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above
Further provided with a predetermined game timing means (for example, a CPU 103 timed by an inter-round interval period timer) for measuring a period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game (for example, an inter-round interval period).
The predetermined game timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. (Resumes timing of the period of the interval period timer between rounds based on the above).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted in the setting confirmation state, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent a person from being disadvantaged.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (2) to (4) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter, and
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls a special state (for example, a probabilistic state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area.
A specific timekeeping means (for example, a valid period for V prize) that measures a valid period (for example, a valid period for V prize) for determining that a game medium that has entered the specific area is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the valid period for V prize). For example, it is further equipped with a CPU 103) that is timed by a V-passing waiting time timer.
The specific timekeeping means stops the timing of the valid period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the valid period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. Resume timing (for example, CPU 103 stops timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of V winning, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state. And restart the timing of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the valid period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
With a normal variable display means (for example, CPU 103) that variablely displays normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol) based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (for example, a passing gate 41) and derives and displays a display result. ,
When the display result of the ordinary variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per drawing), the game medium is in a state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, an open state). , Variable winning ball device 6B),
Further, it is further provided with a normal variable winning time measuring means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by an electric chew open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
The normal variable winning time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that the normal variable winning means is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning means is in a state where the entry is possible, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on this, the timing of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 determines the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Stops the timekeeping and restarts the timekeeping of the valid period of the electric chew open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the normally variable winning means can enter in the setting confirmation state, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent it from becoming.

(7) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variablely displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state).
Further equipped with a variable display time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a special figure fluctuation time timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the identification information.
The variable display time measuring means stops the time counting of the period based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the identification information is executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, and confirms the setting. The timekeeping of the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer is restarted based on the end of the state).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
A start notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes a start notification effect (for example, a fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with a start notification effect timing means (for example, a CPU 103 measuring by a fanfare time timer) for timing the execution period of the start notification effect.
The start notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on the fact that the start notification effect is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the start notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the timekeeping is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timekeeping of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the start notification effect is executed in the setting confirmation state to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game. be able to.

(9) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (8) above,
An end notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) that executes an end notification effect (for example, an ending effect) for notifying the end of the advantageous state over a predetermined period.
Further provided with an end notification effect time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by an ending time timer) for measuring the execution period of the end notification effect.
The end notification effect timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the end notification effect is being executed, and the period is based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the time counting of the valid period of the ending time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the execution of the end notification effect in the setting confirmation state and the progress of the game. be able to.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (9) above,
A special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) based on the variable display result becoming a special display result (for example, a small hit display result).
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
It is further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter.
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state).
Further provided with a special time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 measuring by a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium that has entered the special area in the special state is valid.
The special timing means stops the timing of the valid period based on the control of the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the timing of the valid period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example). , The CPU 103 stops the timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit game state, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is completed. Resume timing of the valid period of the small hit time timer).

According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the special state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of feature section 40F)
Next, the feature unit 40F will be described. The feature unit 40F has a feature regarding the processing of the effect control command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Noise due to static electricity, etc. may occur during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. In such a case, the effect control command may be unintentionally transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The processing when such an irregular command is received will be described below.

FIG. 13-1 is a diagram illustrating an effect control command in the feature unit 40F in another embodiment. In FIG. 13-1, some effect control commands are added to the list of effect control commands shown in FIG. 11-8 (A) described above. The commands added are command F1XXH and command F2XXXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a big hit is obtained among the winning determination results and the determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) in which the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value among the determination results at the time of winning.

Various effect control commands shown in FIG. 13-1 are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at predetermined timings by the CPU 103. Upon receiving various effect control commands, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes. A part of the various processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command will be described.

(About processing based on the fluctuation pattern specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to display the variation of the displayed decorative pattern. Further, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constantly small symbol in a reduced size of the decorative symbol in response to the variable display of the special symbol. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to constantly display the variation of the small symbol to be displayed.

(About the processing based on the 1st fluctuation start command and the 2nd fluctuation start command)
As a symbol for variable display, a decorative symbol, a special symbol, and a fourth symbol may be provided as a fourth symbol following the normal symbol. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating that the special symbol (first and second special symbols) is fluctuating, and is fluctuated by a constant operation in a manner that is always visible in a display device such as an image display device 5, for example. Is displayed. By displaying the fourth symbol in a variable manner, the effect content including the variable display of the decorative symbol disappears from the screen for a moment, or the movable body displays all or part of the screen of the image display device 5. Even if it is difficult to recognize the decorative pattern, such as when an effect such as shielding is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not the display is currently in a variable state. The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first variation start command to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variation start command to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

(Regarding the processing based on the designated command while the big winning opening is open)
During the jackpot game, a round game that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 into an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player is executed, for example, 15 times. During the round game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the closed state (second state), which makes it difficult for the game ball to win the big winning opening. The effect control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 to the open state based on the reception of the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5 based on receiving the command designated during the opening of the big winning opening.

(Processing based on the 1st start opening prize designation command and the 2nd start opening prize designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first start opening winning designation command, so that the first hold information stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 is stored. Display the hold display corresponding to. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second start opening winning designation command, and is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Display the hold display corresponding to the hold information.

(About processing based on the symbol specification command and variation type specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 performs a winning flash effect and a winning hold change effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. The winning flash effect is an effect of causing a lamp provided around the first starting opening to emit light when a starting winning is generated. The effect control CPU 120 draws a lottery for a flash effect at the time of winning based on the jackpot expectation degree based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. Then, when the lottery is won, the lamps emit light in different modes depending on the degree of expectation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 emits red light when the expectation of a big hit is high, and emits white light when the expectation is not so high. Is controlled so that the lamp does not emit light. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with the flash effect at the time of winning. It should be noted that control may be made so as to emit only light and not output sound.

The hold change effect at the time of winning is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display displayed when the start winning is generated to a mode different from the usual one. The effect control CPU 120 draws a lottery for the hold change effect at the time of winning based on the jackpot expectation degree based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. Then, when the lottery is won, the hold display at the time of winning is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Specifically, the hold display is displayed in red, green, and blue in order from the one with the highest expectation of big hit, and the hold display is displayed in white in the normal mode in the case of losing the lottery or the deviation fluctuation without reach. .. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with a hold change effect at the time of winning. It should be noted that the control may be performed so that the sound is not output only by the pending change.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the image display device 5 based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command to execute the pending change effect at the time of winning. It should be noted that only one of the flash effect at the time of winning and the pending change effect at the time of winning may be executed. Further, at the time of winning a prize, an effect indicating the degree of expectation may be executed only by the output of the sound.

Next, the effect control main process executed in the feature unit 40F will be described. FIG. 13-2 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process in the feature unit 40F. In FIG. 13-2, the same processing as in FIGS. 11-29 is designated by the same reference numerals and a part of description thereof will be omitted. In FIG. 13-2, the processes related to 207SGS413 to 207SGS415 and 207SGS417 to 207SGS424 in FIGS. 11-29 are deleted, and the sub-side game stop process is added after 207SGS412.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the setting value is changed. The setting value-related notification processing for executing the notification that the operation is in progress (notification during setting value change) and the notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification during setting value confirmation) is executed (207SGS412). In the set value-related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting variable value is being changed and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

After executing the set value-related notification process in the 207SGS412, the sub-side game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, when the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 stops the game. The process is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop process will be described with reference to FIG. 13-3.

After the sub-side game stop process is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416). When the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N) Proceed to 207SGS412, and when the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y). Proceed to 207SGS427.

FIG. 13-3 is a flowchart showing a sub-side game stop process in the feature unit 40F executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. If it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible to prevent the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. If it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible to prevent the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. If it is determined that the variation pattern specification command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 controls to display the variation of the decorative pattern or constantly display the variation of the small symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented from executing. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command receiving buffer, and determines whether or not the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening has been received. If it is determined that the designated command is not received while the large winning opening is open, the process proceeds to 40FS014. If it is determined that the designated command is received while the large winning opening is open, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command for opening the big winning opening while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second start winning opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. .. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation type specification command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. If it is determined that the variation type specification command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command directly transmitted to the effect control board 12 from a device that sends a command for confirming the state of the screen or the state of the accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of shipment from the factory. .. When transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted with a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command connected to the effect control board 12.

If it is determined in 40FS018 that the test command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS019. When it is determined that the test command has been received, the control according to the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is determined by operating the image display device 5 based on receiving a test command for checking the liquid crystal display of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. In this way, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

In 40FS019, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, the commands shown in FIG. 13-1. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). By discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing the effect. After that, the process ends.

(About the effect of the feature part)
As shown in FIG. 13-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if the variation pattern specification command is received, the variation pattern specification command is discarded, so that the variation pattern specification command is used. Do not perform reception-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if the variation pattern specification command is received, the variation pattern specification command is discarded, so that the variation pattern specification command is used. Do not perform reception-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if it receives the special winning opening opening designation command, it discards the large winning opening opening designated command. The control based on the reception of the designated command during the opening of the big winning opening is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the special winning opening opening designation command, it discards the large winning opening opening designated command. The control based on the reception of the designated command during the opening of the big winning opening is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first start winning entry is won. In order to discard the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, the first start winning entry is won. In order to discard the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting change state, and is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command. Do not perform control. By doing so, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command in order to discard the symbol designation command and the variation type command when the setting confirmation state is controlled. Do not perform control. By doing so, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 13-3, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command such as 40FS021. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, no erroneous command remains even if the setting change state or setting confirmation state ends, and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in Fig. 13-2, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting to display the image notifying that the setting is in the setting change state is set, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Based on, set to display an image notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state. By doing so, it can be shown that the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like It is possible to prevent the predetermined production means of the above from malfunctioning.

As shown in 40FS020 of FIG. 13-3, the control according to the test command is executed even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. By doing so, it is possible to execute the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

(About the deformation example of the feature part)
Although the feature portion 40F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and even if there are changes or additions within the range that does not deviate from the gist of other inventions, other Included in the invention. A modified example of the feature portion 40F will be described below.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the effect control command reception buffer for each transmitted command when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, instead of analyzing the commands in order and discarding them one by one, all the commands stored in the effect control command receiving buffer may be discarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the initialization command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 based on the end of the setting change state. Then, based on the reception of the initialization command, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded. Further, even in the setting confirmation state, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded based on the reception of the predetermined command.

In the above-described embodiment, when the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the process based on the effect control command is not executed even if the effect control command other than the command related to the setting change or the setting confirmation is received. explained. However, the process based on the reception of the effect control command while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be executed internally. Even in such a case, the control executed when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has a higher priority than the control based on receiving other effect control commands. On the screen of the image display device 5, an image according to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is displayed on the appearance. Regarding the sound, during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the channels other than the channel that outputs the notification sound during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be muted.

In the above-described embodiment, the process of analyzing the command received while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is executed. However, when it is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, even if a command is received, it may not be analyzed.

In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 and the lamp at the time of winning have been described as a predetermined effect means operated by the effect control CPU 120 when the effect control command is received. However, the predetermined effect means may be any as long as the effect control means 120 is executed based on the reception of the command. For example, an operating means operated by the player or a movable member provided in the gaming machine may be used as a predetermined effect means. In such a case, when the operating means vibrates or the movable member operates due to the reception of a predetermined command, a command for executing these operations is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Even if it is done, the control to discard the command may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, a command other than a command for terminating the setting change state or the setting confirmation state such as the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It may be controlled not to.

In the above-described embodiment, the lamp provided in the gaming machine may be made to emit light or sound may be output from the speaker together with the control to operate the image display device 5. In such a case, the command may be discarded when a command related to the lamp or the speaker is received so that these effect means do not operate during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the advance notice effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command is executed has been described. However, the advance notice effect to be executed may be executed by receiving one of the commands, and when the command related to the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, the command related to the fluctuation pattern is transmitted. The advance notice effect may be executed based on the above. In such a case, even if a command related to the fluctuation pattern is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the command may be discarded.

In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for the advance notice to be executed may be executed based on the reception of the symbol designation command or the variation type command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Then, by determining that the advance notice cannot be executed at the timing of determining whether or not the advance notice can be actually executed, various advance notices may not be executed. In addition, when executing the look-ahead notice effect in the continuous fluctuation display other than the time of winning, the lottery of the notice is executed based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the fluctuation type command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends at the timing when the notice is actually started, the notice based on the received command may be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the command received in the processing of 40FS021 in 40FS001 is discarded has been described. However, the timing for discarding the received command may be the timing after it is determined that the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416; Y). By doing so, when a plurality of irregular commands are received, the commands can be discarded at once.

In the above-described embodiment, once an irregular command is received during the setting change state or setting confirmation state, it is possible to restrict the reception of another irregular command thereafter. good.

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

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 100 game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A setting means capable of setting a setting value regarding the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state, and a setting means.
A setting confirmation control means capable of controlling a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set by the setting means can be confirmed, and a setting confirmation control means.
A variable means that changes between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player.
A predetermined game executing means capable of executing a predetermined game for changing the variable means from the second state to the first state a plurality of times during the advantageous state.
A variable timekeeping means for measuring the change period for changing the variable means to the first state, and a variable timekeeping means.
A special variable display means that can display the variable display result by variable display of the special identification information,
Special variable display timekeeping means for measuring the special variable display period for variable display of special identification information,
The means for adding game value and the means for adding game value,
An information display means capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means, and an information display means.
Movable objects and
A motion control means for controlling the motion of the movable object is provided.
The setting confirmation control means can control the setting confirmation state even when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and before the interrupt processing that can execute the processing related to the game is executed.
The interrupt process is executed after the setting confirmation state is completed, and after the interrupt process is executed, the setting confirmation state is not controlled until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped.
The setting confirmation state ends when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped while the change period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state. The timekeeping of the change period is interrupted until, and when the setting confirmation state is completed, the time measurement of the change period is restarted.
When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped while the special variable display period is timed, and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted and controlled to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is set. The time counting of the special variable display period is interrupted until the end, and when the setting confirmation state ends, the time counting of the special variable display period is restarted.
The information display means can display information about a set value set by the setting means in the setting confirmation state.
The operation control means is
It is possible to execute an effect confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object during the effect when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed.
When the setting confirmation state is controlled when the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted, the effect confirmation operation is executed when the setting confirmation state ends.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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