JP7230109B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of variably displaying special identification information and changing a first variable prize winning means to a specific mode in which game media can easily enter based on the display result being a specific result. .

Conventionally, based on a setting change operation, it is possible to set one of a plurality of types of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player. There is a pachinko game machine that makes suggestions (see Patent Document 1, for example).
In addition, there is also a method in which the normal identification information is variably displayed, and when the display result reaches a predetermined result, the second variable winning means can be changed to a predetermined mode in which the game media can easily enter. As a performance, a performance suggesting that the normal electric accessory as the second variable winning means changes to an open mode as a predetermined mode, and a performance suggesting that it is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state are executed. There was a pachinko machine that was possible (for example, see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 JP 2014-008274 A

However, it is not taken into consideration that a setting value is suggested as in Patent Document 1 as a pattern of predetermined effects as in Patent Document 2, and there is room for improvement in execution patterns of predetermined effects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by increasing variations in execution patterns of predetermined effects. .

(A) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
It is possible to move to a setting permission state for permitting the setting of a set value relating to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state when a specific condition is met, and the setting that is set when the confirmation condition is met. setting means capable of transitioning to a setting confirmation state in which values can be confirmed;
special information display means capable of displaying special information indicating the ratio of the game value given to the number of game media used in the game;
game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means;
an information display unit controlled by the game control means and including a variable display unit capable of performing at least variable display;
hold storage means capable of storing information on variable display as hold information;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The information display unit, unlike the variable display unit, includes a hold display unit that can perform a hold display that can specify the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means,
When shifting to the setting permission state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased, but when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased. not,
The predetermined effect execution means is capable of executing, as the predetermined effects, a first result effect and a second result effect for displaying a result different from the first result effect,
The game control means is
When shifting to the setting permission state, the information display unit can display a specific display pattern which is a display pattern corresponding to the setting permission state and which is not displayed during execution of the variable display. and
A power failure occurs during the setting permission state, and then, when the power failure is restored, the occurrence of a special error related to the fact that the set value was not set normally is specified, and during the execution of the variable display. is not displayed, and a special display pattern corresponding to the occurrence of the special error different from the specific display pattern can be displayed on the information display unit,
The special information display means is
Information about the setting value can be displayed,
A first display area that displays the special information, and a second display area that displays period information indicating a period for counting the special information,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started, a special notification display is performed without displaying the special information and the period information in the first display area and the second display area;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(1) Perform variable display of special identification information (for example, special symbols), and based on the display result being a specific result (for example, big hit display result), first variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of changing a device 7) to a specific mode (e.g., open state) in which game media (e.g., game balls) can easily enter,
Variable display of normal identification information (for example, normal pattern) is performed, and the second variable winning means (for example, variable winning ball device 6B) is activated based on the display result becoming a predetermined result (for example, normal pattern hit) It is possible to change to a predetermined mode (for example, an open state) in which game media can easily enter,
Provided with a predetermined effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a predetermined effect shown in FIG. 10-1),
Based on the setting change operation, it is possible to set one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) with different advantages (for example, jackpot probability) for the player,
The predetermined effect executing means, as the predetermined effect,
A first result effect suggesting that the first variable winning means changes to the specific mode (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 by a special figure interlocking effect changes to an open state to indicate a big win )and,
A second result effect suggesting that the second variable prize winning means changes to the predetermined mode (for example, a effect showing opening of the electric chew by changing the variable winning ball device 6B to the open state by the normal figure interlocking effect); ,
It is possible to execute a third result effect of suggesting a set value (for example, a effect of suggesting a set value as a setting suggestion-linked effect).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing the variation of the execution pattern of the predetermined effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The predetermined effect executing means is capable of executing a fourth result effect that ends without executing any of the first result effect, the second result effect, and the third effect effect after starting the predetermined effect. Yes (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (D1), after starting a predetermined effect, an effect indicating a failure).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing the variation of the execution pattern of the predetermined effect. Further, by executing the fourth result effect, the execution ratio of the entire predetermined effect can be increased, and the interest in the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The predetermined effect execution means executes the third result effect at a higher rate than the fourth result effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. Execute interlocking production at a high rate).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the third effect effect will be executed.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
A lottery to determine whether or not to execute the third result effect based on the establishment of a normal starting condition (for example, the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) for starting the variable display of the normal identification information. to run.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to add value to the establishment of the normal start condition.

(5) In the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The predetermined effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the third result effect and executing the first result effect or the second result effect (as shown in the modified example, the third result suggesting a set value After executing the performance, there is a pattern of switching to the second result performance indicating the opening of the electric chew and the first result performance suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to obtain a plurality of pieces of information in a single result presentation, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
Although the first result effect and the second result effect can be executed, a restriction period is provided to limit the execution of the third result effect (for example, as shown in 110FS020 in FIG. 10-3, high During execution of the expectation effect, it does not shift to the setting suggestion interlocking effect determination process).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the result effect according to the situation.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
The restricted period is a period that suggests that the degree of expectation of being controlled to be in an advantageous state advantageous to the player is relatively higher than a predetermined threshold value (for example, the degree of expectation of being controlled to be in a jackpot gaming state It is a period during which a high-expectation effect is executed, which suggests that it is relatively higher than a threshold value (for example, 25%).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the third effect effect from interfering with the period suggesting that the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is relatively higher than the predetermined threshold. .

(8) In the gaming machines (5) to (7) above,
When it is determined to execute the first effect effect, the execution of the second effect effect and the third effect effect is restricted until a predetermined period elapses after the first effect effect is executed (for example, , As shown in 110FS011 to 110FS013 and 110FS022 in FIG. 10-3, when the special figure interlocking production running flag is set, the normal figure interlocking production and setting suggestion interlocking production are executed. There is no transition to the next process until the special figure interlocking effect being executed ends).

According to such a configuration, since no other information is given in a situation where the display result is expected to be a specific result, it is possible to concentrate on the effect during the variable display being executed.

(9) In the game machines (1) to (8) above,
A variable display is executed based on the establishment of a start condition, and an advantageous advantage is given to the player according to which setting value is set among a plurality of stages of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6). The probability of being controlled to a state (for example, a jackpot game state) is different,
storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing setting value information for specifying setting values;
Determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the start condition;
Numerical data extraction means (e.g., CPU 103) for extracting numerical data (e.g., MR1) for the determination means to determine whether to control to the advantageous state;
Numerical data (e.g., MR1) extracted by the numerical data extracting means and a judgment value (e.g., a right/wrong judgment table) set according to the set value information stored in the storage means before the determination by the deciding means. and a determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on,
When the determination means makes the determination, specifying the setting value information stored in the storage means, setting a determination value according to the specified setting value information,
When determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied, and when determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied (for example, the same right/wrong determination module is executed in 92FS002 in FIG. 9-1 and 92FS028 in FIG. 9-2).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably determine an advantageous state when determining an advantageous state in a gaming machine in which a plurality of stages of set values are set.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a special design display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st suspension indicator and a 2nd suspension indicator. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot classification in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating an effect control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big win A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big win variation pattern determination table (for big win B and big win C), and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern determination table for losing. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents. 4 is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the display monitor; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining changes in display contents of a display monitor; It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing RAM clear processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. 4 is a flowchart showing setting change processing; 9 is a flowchart showing setting confirmation processing; 7 is a flowchart showing power failure detection processing; 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) is a diagram showing the display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of a set value abnormal error or recovery from power failure during setting change. It is a diagram. (A) is a diagram showing changes in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the holding display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display during the setting change process, and (B) is when a set value abnormal error occurs, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a special design display apparatus at the time of resetting from the power failure during setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption processing for game control. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of winning random number determination processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the determination value range of the random number for special figure display result determination. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing of the suitability determination module executed in 92FS002 of FIG. 9-1 and 92FS028 of FIG. 9-2 by the characterizing part 092F; FIG. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of processing of a right/wrong determination module by a characteristic part 093F; FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the production|presentation in the characteristic part 110F. It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control process processing in the characteristic part 110F. It is a flow chart which shows the normal figure interlocking production control processing in the characteristic part 110F. It is a figure which shows the normal figure interlocking production|presentation determination table in the characteristic part 110F, and a setting suggestion interlocking production|presentation determination table. It is a flow chart which shows the normal figure interlocking production determination processing in the characteristic unit 110F. 10 is a flow chart showing setting suggestion-linked effect determination processing in a characteristic part 110F. It is a figure which shows the special figure interlocking production|presentation determination table in the characteristic part 110F. It is a flow chart which shows special figure interlocking production decision processing in feature part 110F.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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 variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), 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, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one 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 hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 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 hole 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 game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. 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 upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

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

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 , the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

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

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative design is also called the probability variable design, and the even-numbered decorative design is also called the non-probable variable design (normal design). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., 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 game machine 1 .

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has 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, and 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 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as 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 that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

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

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

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 manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an 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 called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make 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, for example, on the power board. When the clear switch is turned on and the power is turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization processing, the CPU 103 performs RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not ON (step S3; No), it is determined whether 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 the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stoppage of the power supply. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the backup flags and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON. If the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command 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 register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game 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, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least 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 (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flow chart 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 starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing 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 figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set 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". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag 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 processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in 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, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, 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 ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are 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 command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding 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, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration 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, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, 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 variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display 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 voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

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, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 207SG of this Embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko game machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape, and a game board (gauge 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 207SG003, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is positioned between a door open position where the front surface of the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

In addition, the game machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) to unlock it. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which game balls can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which game balls can flow down.

The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball hit relatively weakly (left-handed) by operating the ball operating handle 30 flows down. This is the game area where a game ball that is hit harder (right-handed) than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

In addition, the left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general prize winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R includes a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, a general A winning hole 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can enter the first start winning hole formed by the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R can be variable. It is possible to win the second start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning hole 10 and the large winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and to pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 in this state. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching to a setting value change state in which the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), etc., which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and an open sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the game machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which the game hall clerk or the like can check the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state). ) is also

A setting-switching main body portion provided with operation portions that can be operated by a player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052, is housed in the substrate case 207SG201 together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch 207SG051 and the setting-switching switch 207SG052 are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

Since the substrate case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 207SG003 is closed. Operation becomes possible by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003 using the key. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a game arcade clerk or the like, it can be operated only by the clerk who possesses the setting key. In addition, the lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch capable of executing switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, by means of a setting key. In the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

A display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying set values and base values, which will be described later, is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and placed on top of the board case 207SG201. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged in front of the main substrate 11 in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, a second 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special symbol, 2nd special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special symbol, 1st pending display capable of displaying the number of first pending memories device 207SG025A, a second pending display device 207SG025B capable of displaying the second pending memory number, a normal symbol display device 207SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal symbols, a normal pattern pending display device 207SG025C capable of displaying the normal pattern pending memory number, A round display 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (jackpot type) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, and a game state such as a high base state (time saving state) or a jackpot game state in which game balls are launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 207SG132 that lights up, a variable probability lamp 207SG133 that lights in the variable probability state, and a short time lamp 207SG134 that lights in the high base state (shorter time state) are collectively arranged.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of an 8-segment LED. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, when 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 is a big hit in the variation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the variation display result with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Derivation display is possible. In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit in the variation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B performs variation display with two types of jackpot symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each jackpot type. Results and derivations can be displayed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different between the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may overlap.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first suspension display 207SG025A and the second suspension display 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.
With these first pending display 207SG025A and second pending display 207SG025B, if the number of pending memories is 1, only the LED at the left end lights up. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Each time the variable display is executed, the reserve memory is reduced (consumed), so that the LED in the reserve display device corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). In the part 207SG, the lights are extinguished toward the left direction).

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending memory is preferentially executed. It looks like Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure pending memory and two second special figure pending memories exist (only the LED at the left end of the first pending indicator 207SG025A is lit and the left two LEDs of the second suspension indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure suspension memory is 0 by the execution of the variable display based on the second special figure suspension memory After that, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). Incidentally, as the jackpot types in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: jackpot A that is a 5-round jackpot, jackpot B that is a 10-round jackpot, and jackpot C that is a 15-round jackpot. Which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 lights up differs depending on the types of these jackpots.

A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward 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, a 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 of the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control voice 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.

It should be noted that the effect control board 12 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can move between their respective origin positions and effect positions during variable display, etc. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is positioned at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321, and the second movable body 207SG322 is positioned at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. An origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting that is connected.

FIG. 8-8(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic portion 207SG in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is only an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the command 8001H is the first variation start command that designates the start of variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command that designates the start of variation 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 variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time) such as a pattern. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the determination result (predetermined result ), and different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, command 8C00H is a first variable display result specifying command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result will be "loss". The command 8C01H is a second variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "big win" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A". The command 8C02H is a third variation display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B". The command 8C03H is a fourth variation display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variation display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result will be a "minor win".

The command 8F00H is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time saving control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state in which the time saving control is performed (high base state , time-saving state) is the second game state designation command.

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

The command A0XXH is a win start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state.
The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for a large winning opening that notifies that the large winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state or the small winning game state. The command A3XXH is a winning end designation command for designating the display of the performance image at the end of the big winning game state or the small winning game state.

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) 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) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command that notifies that the second start condition for executing the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to display the number of special figure reserved storage so that it can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number, in order to display the number of special figure pending storage so as to be identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

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

The command D0XXH is a set value designation command for designating a newly set set value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (the 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 (that power has been restored, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started after clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that a setting value change operation has started in the pachinko game machine 1 (that the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value change state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value change operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko game machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko game machine 1 has been started in the setting value confirmation state). The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the setting values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, etc., 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 and performs control operations, and a numerical data that indicates a random value is updated independently of the CPU 103. A random number circuit 104, 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, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby executing processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them in the variable data write operation, Variation data reading operation to read, CPU103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105, CPU103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via I / O105 and a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

8-9 are explanatory diagrams illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side.
As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the characteristic part 207SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for the big hit type determination, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for judgment, the random number MR4 for judging the results of the normal map display, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers 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. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the ranges shown in FIGS. 8-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG.

8-10 show variation patterns in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "losing", the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases such as when the display result is a "big hit". In addition, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is a "minor hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), and variation A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is "losing" and the variation display mode of the decoration 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". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is called a "big hit variation pattern". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

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

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

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in the variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11(A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. -11 (C) the display result determination table (setting value 3), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the display result determination table (setting value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (B) Setting value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. B) In addition to the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, the losing variation pattern determination table, the normal pattern display result determination table (not shown), the normal pattern A variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C) and FIGS. 8-12(A) to 8-12(C) are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values are assigned as in the tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which hit determination values to be compared with MR1 are set. In the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, a 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 present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

8-13 (A) and FIG. 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams 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. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) This is a table for when In addition, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed variable) This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the hit type determination random number (MR2) when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine In the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values shown in FIGS. 8-13 are assigned to each jackpot.

Here, the jackpot type in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-14. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, only time-saving control is executed after the jackpot game state ends and the jackpot A (also referred to as a non-probability variable jackpot) that shifts to a low-probability high base state, and the jackpot game A big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a variable probability big hit) are set in which high-probability control and time-saving control are executed after the end and shift to a high-probability-high base state.

In addition, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, there is a variation pattern determination table for big hits that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is a "big hit", and a variation display result is a "small hit". A big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is "losing" are prepared in advance. ing.

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the jackpot variation pattern determination table (jackpot A ) and a big-hit variation pattern judgment table (for big-hit B, big-hit C) used when the big-hit types are for big-hit B and big-hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B, jackpot C) include the variation pattern for the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern for the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the super reach β jackpot. A predetermined random number within the possible range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned as a determination value to each variation pattern of the variation patterns (PB1-3).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the variation pattern determination table for loss includes Variation pattern determination table A, variation pattern determination table B for loss used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the low base state, and total number of reserved memories in the low base state is 5 to 8 A loss variation pattern determination table C used in certain cases and a loss variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the loss variation pattern determination table A, non-shortening non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), super reach Predetermined random number values within the possible range of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are assigned to the β-loss variation pattern (PA2-3) as determination values as shown in FIG. 8-16.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

The 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 reservation storage unit, a second special figure reservation storage unit, a general figure reservation storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the prize ball device 6A, and although the start prize (first start prize) has occurred, the special figure that has not yet been started It stores the pending data of the game (special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A). The second special figure reservation storage unit is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B and the start prize (second start prize) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special figure display device 207SG004B) is stored.

The normal pattern reservation storage part stores the reservation information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate is detected by the gate switch 21.例文帳に追加The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. Various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 are provided in the game control timer setting section. The game control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 .

Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8-17(A), the display monitor 207SG029 has a first display section 207SG029A, a second display section 207SG029B, a third display section 207SG029C, and a fourth display section 207SG029D. Each of the first display portion 207SG029A to the fifth display portion 207SG29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 207SG029A to fifth display section 207SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display different colors or a so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short period.

In addition, the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is executed using the area outside the test object in the entire area of the ROM 101 and RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko game machine 1. .

On the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states Base L which is (real time value during measurement), Base 1 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every 1st out 6000 balls 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 every 2nd out-out every 6000 balls, and the normal state (low-probability-low base state) for every 3rd out-out in all game states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in , can be displayed. Base L, Base 1, Base 2, and Base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and "L. ” is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from “00” to “99”) are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "1." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. When displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "2." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D. Further, when displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 207SG029A and "3." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed in the third display section 207SG029C and the fourth display section 207SG029D.

In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying these base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 is executed under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main substrate 11 performs control to switch the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3 at intervals of 5 seconds. The base values displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 are displayed in different colors according to the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the setting 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 When the setting value set to 1 is "2", each base value is displayed in blue on the display monitor 207SG029, and when the setting value set to the pachinko game machine 1 is "3", it is displayed. Each base value on the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is "4", each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko game machine 1 is set to "5", each base value is displayed in red on the display monitor 207SG029. Each base value in 207SG029 is displayed in purple. Therefore, the game parlor clerk or the like can identify the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the setting value change processing described later. ing.

Next, the game control main processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. FIG. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (207SGSa002). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or if the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, 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 one of 1 to 6, that is, whether the RAM 102 stores a normal set value (207SGSa005).

If the setting value stored in RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), proceed to 207SGSa017, and if the setting value stored in RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) is whether or not a set value changing flag indicating that a set value change process (to be described later) was being executed before the power interruption (power interruption occurred during execution of the set value change process) is set. (207SGSa006).
If the set value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), proceed to 207SGSa017. 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 game machine 1 is started while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear processing 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 advances to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

At 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a state where the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the game machine frame 207SG003 is opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. (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 game machine 1 is executed to proceed to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013a; N), the setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or if the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

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 game machine 1 is started (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed) or not ( 207SGSa014). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), proceed to 207SGSa022; (207SGSa015).

In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be Then, the CPU 103 assumes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored to the state before the power failure (activated by hot start), and transmits a restoration command including a hot start notification command to the performance control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

In addition, at 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, ie, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

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

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

Further, at 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. 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 has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 stops blinking (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold-start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, only a part of all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked, Also, at least a part of all the segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 may be lit.

Then, in 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 so that a timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029), and the interrupt is enabled (207SGSa030). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

In addition, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 is based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), or the recovery from the power interruption during the setting change described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by 1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), the processing shown in Fig. 8-26 As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notification (error notification) of the occurrence of an abnormal set value error or recovery from a power failure during setting change. , the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (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 machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of the game arcade via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeats the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until power failure occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off by the operation of a game hall clerk, etc.), and the display monitor 207SG029 , the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B execute error occurrence notification.

In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when an abnormal set value is set or when the power failure during the change of the set value is restored, the display monitor 207SG029, the first Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B notify the occurrence of an error, the game hall clerk or the like can check the occurrence of the error and the setting value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize recovery from power failure during change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko game machine 1 and recovery from a power failure during the change of the set value can be recognized even in the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko game machine 1 can be improved. It's becoming

In addition, in the game control main processing of the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

FIG. 8-21(A) is a flow chart showing RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface processing. In the RAM clearing process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, "00H" is set (stored) in the specified address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX to be described later) of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address in RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), specify the next address in RAM 102 (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) where the RAM clear flag is stored. (207SGSa45).

If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), proceed to 207SGSa042.If the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045;N), proceed to , and proceed to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing is terminated.

In the RAM 102 in the characterizing part 207SG of this embodiment, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to each storage area as shown in FIG. 8-21(B). Among these storage areas, the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 stores the set values set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 stores Temporary setting values are stored. Furthermore, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (after F003), game information including special figure reservation memory, general figure reservation memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko game machine 1 is stored. . Backup data (including a backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value (for example, set value “0”) indicating the factory shipment state is set at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of shipment from the factory. It should be noted that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state in which a value indicating the factory shipping state is set to the leading address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change processing may be executed without fail. A display on the display device 5 or the like may prompt the user to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process.

In other words, the RAM clearing process in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in addresses other than the set value.

In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the form of clearing data other than the set value in the RAM clearing process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When activated by the start, only the game information stored in a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (the address F003 and after in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG in the present embodiment, the form of storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the processing of storing and reading RAM clear flags in RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. In addition, when storing the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102, since the degree of freedom of the register can be improved more than when the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100, the RAM clear flag can be changed by the processing of the CPU 103. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

FIG. 8-22 is a flow chart showing the set value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting of all segments that constitute 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 reservation indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the setting value change process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). lighting is started (207SGSa052a).

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value of 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). If a setting value other than 1 to 6 is stored in RAM 102, or if no setting value is stored in RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is stored in address F000 in RAM 102. is set to "1" (the set value is reset to "1"), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any value from 1 to 6 is stored in the RAM 102 as the set value (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 sets a set value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting switch 207SG052 has been operated (207SGSa062). If the setting switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "1", the set value "2", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "1", is set as the provisional set value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "2", the set value "3", which is one step more advantageous for the player than "2", is provisionally set. For example, the set value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102, and a value larger by one than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowed 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 provisional 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 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new provisional set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or store the temporary set value in the address F001. Then, the display monitor 207SG029 displays the set values stored in the display monitor 207SG029.

Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF at 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the set value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), and turn off all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa067a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A, and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments forming the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

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

If the setting value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 and the provisional setting value stored at address F001 are the same (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, where the setting value stored at address F000 in RAM 102 is the same. If the set value stored at address F001 is different from the provisional set value stored at address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the provisional set value stored at address F001 in RAM 102 is stored at address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. In other words, in the processing of 207SGSa071, the provisional set values are updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual set values.

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

FIG. 8-23 is a flow chart showing set value confirmation processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first holding indicator. 207SG025A starts blinking the second suspension indicator 207SG025B (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27(A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the setting value confirmation process (a mode other than the jackpot A, jackpot B, or jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). lighting is started (207SGSa103).

In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a timer for waiting for the start of the power failure detection process execution to wait until the power failure detection process is performed (207SGSa105 ). Then, the value of the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process is decremented by 1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the timer for waiting to start execution of the power interruption detection process has timed out (207SGSa107). If the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has not timed out (207SGSa107; N), the processing of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 is repeatedly executed, and if the timer for waiting for the start of power-off detection processing execution has timed out (207SGSa107; Y) executes a power-off detection process (207SGSa108). This power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

After executing the power-off 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 through the terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game arcade management computer (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 207SGSa111. In addition, when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the setting value in the display monitor 207SG029 ends (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa112a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 terminates the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments that constitute the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

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

Thus, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B and the lighting of the round indicator 207SG131 from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second By starting the blinking of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right strike lamp 207SG232, a player, a store clerk, etc., can see from the front side of the pachinko machine 1 that the pachinko machine 1 is changing the set value or that the set value is being changed. is being confirmed.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, Although a form in which only one LED is lit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is the jackpot A, jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. , the segments that make up the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this. The lights may be lit in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

As described above, in the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off (power outage), the lock switch 207SG051 is pressed while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. , and the clear switch are turned on to execute the set value change process.

At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25(A) to 8-25(E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display portion 207SG029C, and the fourth display portion 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) are terminated. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in this embodiment uses a different number of display units depending on whether the set value changing process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 start to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. When the setting switch 207SG052 is operated while the setting values are displayed on the fourth display section 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display section 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display section 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted after being turned off once, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the game machine frame 207SG003 is open. (The clear switch is turned off) to execute the set value confirmation process.

At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B) and 8-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, the first The display using the display section 207SG029A, the second display section 207SG029B, the third display section 207SG029C, and the fourth display section 207SG029D (the display of the base values shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. In other words, the display monitor 207SG029 in the present embodiment uses different numbers of displays depending on whether the set value confirmation process is executed at startup or when the base value is displayed after startup is completed.

Next, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted and the CPU 103 starts the setting value confirmation process, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are started to be displayed on the fourth display portion 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display section 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes ready for playing.

FIG. 8-24 is a flow chart showing power failure detection processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change processing and set value confirmation processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). When there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process is terminated, and when there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the set value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), and stores the specified backup data in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083).
Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

In addition, in the game control timer interrupt processing in the characterizing portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed later.

The characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

For example, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above embodiment, the game information display portion 207SG200 is replaced with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the normal A pattern display 207SG020, a normal pattern reservation display 207SG025C, a round display 207SG131, a right-handed lamp 207SG132, a variable probability lamp 207SG133, and a time-saving lamp 207SG134 were exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 may or may not include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process (set value change state) and the set value check process (set value check state). 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are exemplified in the form of lighting in the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether there is one or when the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. You can easily tell if there is any.

Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, by lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the second The display mode (lighting mode) of the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the fluctuation display result. Although the form to be made different was exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting Mode) is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variation display result, if these first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol It is not necessary to turn on some of all the segments forming the display device 207SG004B.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, all the segments and the round indicator 207SG131 which are configured with the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. 1 segment lighting, right-handed lamp 207SG132, first suspension indicator 207SG025A and second suspension indicator 207SG025B All segments are blinking. Instead, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and configuration of the first suspension indicator 207SG025A and the second suspension indicator 207SG025B Blinking of all segments to be performed may not be performed, or may be performed only partially.

In addition, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. is not limited to this, and unless the combination corresponds to the jackpot type shown in FIG. There may be.

In addition, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the form of executing the notification of the setting value abnormal error using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B was exemplified, but the present invention For example, the pachinko game machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the occurrence of the setting value abnormality error may be notified by lighting or blinking the LED.

Further, in the characterizing part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example is provided of the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine The machine 1 may not be equipped with the display monitor 207SG029. If the pachinko game machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 as described above, it is sufficient to newly provide display means for displaying the setting values (or temporary setting values) in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, when the change of the setting value or the confirmation of the setting value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body 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, a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is executed. Although the form of determining whether or not to execute has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute new first movable body initialization processing and second movable body initialization processing It may be determined according to the operation distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round display, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200 The device 207SG0131, the right strike lamp 207SG132, etc. may be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game if it is possible to notify that the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. .

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, A mode for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by setting the round indicator 207SG0131, the right hitting lamp 207SG132, etc. to a mode different from that during the game, but the present invention. is not limited to this, and the ``mode different from that during the game'' may include a different flashing cycle, a different brightness, a different light emission color of each segment, and the like.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are started from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command or the set value check start notification command. As the processing, an example has been exemplified in which the operation control when each movable body is not detected and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. From the time of receiving the command and the setting value confirmation start notification command, the operation control at the time of non-detection of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command , actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body may be executed.

Further, in the characterizing portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is exemplified by lighting or blinking the round indicator 207SG131 and the right strike lamp 207SG132, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension display device 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right hitting lamp 207SG132 may be provided at a predetermined location of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position near the game information display section 207SG200) to explain that lighting and blinking are performed. By doing so, a store clerk or the like in a game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko game machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first suspension display device 207SG025A, the second suspension It is possible to prevent the lighting and blinking of the indicator 207SG025B, the round indicator 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being misidentified as a failure of the pachinko game machine 1 or the like.

In addition, in the game control main processing of the characterizing part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Although the form of executing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing , when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y), or when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014 ;Y).

(Description of Characteristic Portions 092F and 093F)
Characteristic portions 092F and 093F of the present embodiment will now be described.

Regarding the feature part 092F, the CPU 103 confirms the set value information in the winning random number determination process (process executed in the start winning determination process of S101) and the special symbol normal process (S110), and confirms the current setting. A winning judgment table corresponding to the value is read out, and based on the data of the winning judgment table, the range of the judgment value is specified from the current game state, and the specified judgment value and the random number MR1 reserved and stored at the time of starting winning are combined. An example of judging the success or failure of a big hit by comparing with will be mainly described.

Regarding the characteristic portion 093F, the CPU 103 stores and sets in advance a winning/failure determination table corresponding to the setting value when the setting value is stored, and performs random number determination processing at the time of winning (processing executed in the starting winning determination processing of S101). ) and in the special symbol normal process (S110), reference is made to the judgment value information in the success/failure determination table stored corresponding to the preset value, and based on the data of the success/failure determination table, determination is made from the current game state. An example of judging the success or failure of a big win by specifying the range of values and comparing the specified judgment value with the random number MR1 reserved and stored at the time of starting winning will be mainly described.

Furthermore, for the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, when it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, and when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the big hit game state is controlled. An example of executing common determination processing when determining whether or not to be performed will also be described.

The main difference between the technique of the characteristic part 092F and the technique of the characteristic part 093F is that the hit/fail judgment table used by the characteristic part 092F for judging a big hit, etc. stores the set values (the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6). (For example, 207SGSa071 etc.) It is a technology that is selected and used when judging the actual big hit, and on the other hand, the winning judgment table used by the characteristic part 093F for judging the big hit is stored when the set value is stored ( 207SGSa071, etc.).

Characteristic portions 092F and 093F will be described as an example of a setting in which the jackpot type is selected and determined to be one of "non-probability variation" and "probability variation". It should be noted that the jackpot type may be selected and determined from a combination of a plurality of types different from such a combination of a plurality of types.

Further, in the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, as an example of processing for determining the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol (decorative symbol), the CPU 103, based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, An example of executing processing for determining a variation pattern to be executed from is described.

In addition, in the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, as an example of processing for determining the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol, a random number value for determining the type of variation pattern and a random number value for determining the variation pattern may be provided. Then, the CPU 103 first determines the variation pattern type from among the plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random number value for determining the variation pattern type, and then, based on the random number value for determining the variation pattern, the determined variation. A process of determining a variation pattern to be executed from among a plurality of variation patterns belonging to the pattern type may be executed.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 9-1), based on the occurrence of the start winning, according to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result variable display result "big hit or whether it is determined to be a "small hit", which type of jackpot will be according to the random number MR2 for determining the type of big win, random number for determining the variation pattern It is determined which variation pattern the MR3 becomes the determination value. In the random number determination process at the time of winning, the EXT data of the symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the type of the big win, a value specifying that the variable display result is determined as "big win" or "minor win", A value designating a jackpot type is set, and control is performed to transmit it to the performance control board 12. - 特許庁In the winning random number determination process, the EXT data of the winning variation pattern notification command for notifying the variation pattern determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number MR3 is set to the random number MR3 as the determination result of the variation pattern. A value designating a corresponding variation pattern is set, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The performance control CPU 120 mounted on the performance control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a "big hit" or a "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command. In addition to recognition, the variation pattern can be recognized based on the value set in the winning variation pattern notification command. In addition, in the effect control board 12, when specifying the variable display result from the winning-time variation pattern notification command, the symbol designation command may not be transmitted.

As an example of the symbol designation command, the command C400H is the first symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing", and the command C401H is the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability change". , the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-variable", and the command C403H is the variable display result of "small A fourth pattern designation command corresponding to the case of "hit". It should be noted that the EXT data set in the pattern designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be made common.

[Control of Characteristic Portion 092F]
In the characteristic portion 092F, when the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol normal processing (S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 9-2) changes the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) to " It is determined whether or not to control to the big win game state or the small win game state as "big win" or "minor win". Also, in the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decoration pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 determines in S101 of FIG. By executing the time random number determination process, it is determined whether or not the big hit pattern or the small winning pattern is derived and displayed as the special figure display result based on the random number value MR1, and the determination of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is randomized. Do something based on the numerical value MR3. As a result, before the start of the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening, the special symbol display result becomes a "big hit" or "small hit", and the decoration It is predicted that the pattern variable display mode will become a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, a performance control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the performance control board 12 determines whether or not to execute a look-ahead advance notice performance. be able to.

FIG. 9-1 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S101 of FIG. 15 (hereinafter, "step S" in the flow chart will be abbreviated as "S") as the winning random number determination process. be.

In the random number value determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. Identify the state (92FS001). CPU103 should just specify that it is in a probability variation state, when a probability variation flag is ON.

Following the processing of 92FS001, a success determination module is executed (92FS002), which is capable of determining a big hit and a small hit. The success/failure determination module is a subroutine program for determining success/failure of a big hit or the like. Specifically, a plurality of win/fail determination tables are created based on the set value information, which is information about set values such as the jackpot winning probability (jackpot probability) and the small win winning probability (small hit probability) corresponding to the set values currently stored. This is the process of selecting from the type table. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" based on the determination result of the success determination module (92FS003).

If it is not a "big hit" at 92FS003 (92FS003; No), it is checked whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be a "small hit" according to the determination result of the success/failure determination module (92FS004). If the 92FS004 is not a "minor hit" (92FS004; No), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "losing" is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 ( 92FS005). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the design designation command to "00H".

If the 92FS004 is a "minor hit" (92FS004; Yes), a setting for transmitting to the production control board 12 a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "minor hit" is performed. (92FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the design designation command to "03H". The design designation command is based on the judgment result of the judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment at the time of the start winning, in addition to the judgment result of the judgment result of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss, as well as the judgment result of the big hit type is a command that can indicate

If it is a big hit at 92FS003 (92FS003; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type (92FS007). At this time, the CPU 103 corresponds to the starting opening buffer value, which is data capable of distinguishing between the "first special figure" and the "second special figure" when the pending data at the time of starting winning is stored. Depending on the variable special figure specified by (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”), it varies from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table Select the table data for big hit type determination corresponding to the special figure. The jackpot type determination table is a table that is referred to for determining the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-variable probability" and "variable probability" based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and table data corresponding to "second special figure" are provided. ), one of the data tables is selected and used for judging the jackpot type.

Next, a setting is made for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the processing of 92FS007 to the effect control board 12 (92FS008). As an example, when the 92FS008 determines that the jackpot type is determined to be a "probability variation" jackpot, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to "01H", and the jackpot type is determined to be a "non-probability variation" jackpot. If so, the EXT data in the design designation command should be set to "02H".

After executing any of the processes of 92FS005, 92FS006, and 92FS008, the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 is read from the reserved data, and the variation pattern to be executed is selected and determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical data of the read random number MR3 is judged (determined) (92FS009). Then, a setting is made for transmitting to the effect control board 12 a winning variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern according to the determination result of 92FS009 (92FS010).

FIG. 9-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9-2, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (92FS020). The number of second special symbol pending storage is the number of pending storage of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 92FS020, the second reserved memory count value (the count value of the counter that counts the second reserved memory number) stored in the game control counter setting unit is read, and the read value is "0" It is necessary to determine whether or not

When the second special figure pending storage number is other than "0" in 92FS020 (92FS020; No), as the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the second special figure pending storage unit, The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read (92FS021).
The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in a variable random number buffer or the like provided in the RAM 102, for example. In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the reservation numbers "1" to "4" are given in order from the oldest data for up to four reservation data. In this case, the pending data with the pending number "1" is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display.

Following the processing of 92FS021, for example, by updating the second reservation storage number count value by subtracting 1, etc., the second special figure reservation storage number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reservation storage unit shifts the pending data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) upward by one entry ( 92FS022). In addition, in the process of 92FS022, the total reserved memory number count value stored by the total reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the total number of reserved memory numbers of the first special figure and the second special figure) in the game control counter setting unit may be updated to be decremented by 1. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value (which is the storage value of the variable special figure designation buffer) that can specify which special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure to be displayed variably is set to "2 ” (92FS023).

When the second special figure reserved memory number is "0" in 92FS020 (92FS020; Yes), the first special figure reserved memory number (count value of the counter that counts the first reserved memory number) is "0" (92FS024). The number of first special figure reserved storage is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 92FS024, the game control counter setting unit reads the first reserved memory number count value stored by the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". . In this way, the processing of 92FS024 is executed when it is determined that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" in 92FS020, and whether or not the first special figure pending storage number is "0" determine whether
As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, the special game using the second special is not limited to being executed with priority over the special game using the first special, for example, the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening Execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the starting prizes are generated, and execution of the special symbol game using either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started from the stored data. It should be possible to decide whether to

When the first special figure pending storage number is other than "0" in 92FS024 (92FS024; No), as the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the first special figure pending storage unit, The numerical data representing the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read (92FS025).
The numerical data read out at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a variable random number buffer of the RAM 122 or the like. In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the reservation numbers "1" to "4" are given in order from the oldest data for up to four reservation data. In this case, the pending data with the pending number "1" is the oldest data and is the data to be used for the new variable display.

Following the processing of 92FS025, for example, by subtracting 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved storage unit shifts the pending data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) upward by one entry ( 92FS026). In addition, in the processing of 92FS026, even if the game control counter setting unit updates the total reserved memory number count value stored by the total reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the total number of reserved memory numbers) so as to subtract 1 good. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (92FS027).

After executing either of the processes of 92FS023 and 92FS027, the success/failure determination table is selected from a plurality of types of tables based on the current set value information, and the success/failure determination of the big win and the success/failure of the small win are performed. (92FS028).

Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be a "jackpot" based on the determination result of the success determination module (92FS029). Then, in the case of "jackpot" at 92FS029 (92FS029; Yes), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting section is set to ON state (92FS030). At this time, the CPU 103, according to the variable special figure ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the start buffer value Then, the table data for determining the jackpot type corresponding to the variable special figure is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table (92FS031). This jackpot type determination table is the same table as the data used in the aforementioned 92FS007.

Next, by referring to the table data for determining the jackpot type selected in 92FS031, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined (92FS032). Specifically, by referring to the jackpot type determination table, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer is assigned to each jackpot type of "non-probable variable" and "probable variable". Which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be is determined according to which one of the determined values thus obtained matches.

By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 92FS032, the game state after the end of the jackpot game state is set to either a non-probability variable state or a probability variable state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability variable state. Whether to control to the state and the opening pattern of the jackpot game state are determined before deriving the fixed special symbol as a variable display result. Corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value, which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (92FS033), etc., the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the jackpot type is "unprobability variable", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variable", it is set to "1".

If it is not a "big hit" at 92FS029 (92FS029; No), it is checked whether the special figure display result is determined to be a "small hit" based on the determination result of the success determination module (92FS034). Then, when it is a "small hit" (92FS034; Yes), the small win flag provided in the game control flag setting section is set to ON state (92FS035).

If it is not a "small hit" at 92FS034 (92FS034; No), or after executing any of the processing of 92FS033 and 92FS035, the result of pre-determining whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, Furthermore, in response to the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of setting the jackpot game state, a fixed special symbol is set (92FS036). As an example, if the special figure display result is not a "small hit" in 92FS034, the "-" symbol that becomes a losing pattern in response to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "losing" A special design showing is set as a fixed special design. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is "small hit" in 92FS034, corresponding to the predetermined result that the special figure display result is "small hit", "2 ” is set as a fixed special symbol. In addition, when the special figure display result is "big hit" in 92FS029, according to the determination result of the big hit type in 92FS032, either of the special symbols showing numbers "3" and "7" which are big hit symbols is set as a fixed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is ``non-variable'', the special pattern showing the number ``3'' which is the normal jackpot pattern among the normal opening round jackpot patterns is set as the fixed special pattern. Also, according to the result of determination that the jackpot type is ``variable probability'', a special pattern showing the number ``7'', which is a variable probability big-hit pattern among the normal opening round big-hit patterns, is set as a fixed special pattern.

After setting the fixed special symbol in 92FS036, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (92FS037), the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the reserved memory number of the special game using the first special figure is "0" at 92FS024 (92FS024; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (92FS038), special symbol normal processing is performed. finish. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether or not the transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is terminated. On the other hand, if the command has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is completed.

Figure 9-3 is a diagram showing the range of determination values of random numbers for special figure display result determination. FIG. 9-3(A) is a diagram showing the ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value in the set values 1 to 3. FIG.
FIG. 9-3(B) is a diagram showing the range of determination values when the set value 3 is set at a low probability and at a high probability. FIGS. 9-3(C) to 9-3(E) are diagrams showing other modifications.

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12 described above, different display result determination tables are used according to setting values 1 to 6. FIG. As shown in the display result determination tables of FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, the range of determination values for the big hit display result differs depending on the set value. In FIG. 9-3(A), setting values 1 to 3 of the judgment values will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(A), the random number value MR1 for special figure result determination is set in the range of 0-65535. In the setting value 1, the range of 1020 to 1237 of such random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. In the setting value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. In the setting value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. Determination values other than the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are set to lose.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the judgment value of the big hit is set so that the range increases as the set value increases, but the judgment value of 1020, which is the standard value of the big hit, is set to the set value. It is common regardless of Such a determination value as a reference value for a big hit is common to all settings, not limited to settings 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 9-3(A). In addition, the range of the determination value of the small hit is common (constant) in all settings, and is set so that the determination value of 65208 becomes the reference value of the small hit regardless of the set value.

In this way, since the big hit reference value, which is the reference value of the judgment value for judging the big hit, is common to all settings, the processing load in the win/fail judging module that executes the judging of the big hit can be reduced. Control burden can be reduced. Specifically, when the judgment value for judging a big hit is set in a discrete range, the processing for comparing the extracted random number value and the judgment value becomes complicated. If a range of judgment values is set as shown in -3(A), it is possible to continuously compare the judgment values from the predetermined reference value, so the processing becomes complicated. can be prevented.

Next, FIG. 9-3(B) will be described. FIG. 9-3(B) is a diagram for explaining the range of determination values when the set value 3 is set at a low probability and at a high probability. As shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, the range of determination values that result in a big hit display result differs depending on the game state. Specifically, when the probability is low, such as the normal state or the time-saving state, the range of the determination value is narrower than when the probability is high, such as the variable probability state. In addition, in all settings, the range of setting values is narrower at the time of low probability than at the time of high probability.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), with the same set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 of the random number MR1 is set as the jackpot judgment value when the probability is low, and 1020 of the random number MR1 is set when the probability is high. The range of ~1348 is set as the jackpot determination value. In this way, when the set value is the same, the range of the determination value is different between the low-probability time and the high-probability time. However, as shown in FIG. 9-3(B), the judgment value, which is the big hit reference value, is 1020 and is the same regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the success determination module that executes the big hit determination, and reduce the control load on the main side.

FIG. 9-3(C) is a diagram showing the range of determination values in the first modified example. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), the first special symbol and the second special symbol have the same range of the big hit determination value, but the range of the small hit determination value is the second special symbol. It may be more than 1 special design. In addition, even if the range of the judgment value of the small hit changes, the judgment value to be the reference value of the small hit is 10000, which is the same regardless of the special symbol.

FIG. 9-3(D) is a diagram showing the range of determination values in the second modification. As shown in FIG. 9-3(D), the small hit determination value may be set immediately after the range of the big hit determination value. For example, in the set value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1254 to 1581 immediately after that is set as the small hit determination value. Further, in the set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1272 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1273 to 1600 immediately after that is set as the small hit determination value. Even in such a case, the determination value, which is the big hit reference value, is 1020 and is the same regardless of the set value.

FIG. 9-3(E) is a diagram showing the range of determination values in the third modified example. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), when the range of the big hit judgment value is set value 2, it is set continuously, but when it is set value 3, it is set in intervals. good too. For example, in the setting value 2, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1300 to 1627 is set as the small hit determination value. In the set value 3, the range of 1020 to 1253 of the random number MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, the range of 1300 to 1627 with a gap is set as the small hit determination value, and the range of 60000 to 60019 with a gap is set as the big hit decision value. It is set as a judgment value. Even in such a case, the determination value, which is the big hit reference value, is 1020 and is the same regardless of the set value. In addition, the judgment value to be the small hit reference value is also the same at 1300 regardless of the set value. It should be noted that although the setting value 2 is used as a standard for the jackpot determination value, the setting value 1 is set as the jackpot reference value, and the value of the jackpot determination value other than the setting value 2 is set in a discrete range. good too.

In the characterizing parts 092F and 093F, when the success/failure determination module as a module (subroutine) for determining whether a big hit is determined as a big hit and a small hit determination as to whether or not a small hit is performed, is executed. , The ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are different based on the set value information as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), and as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), the low probability and high probability A plurality of types of win/loss determination tables are selectively used in which data are set such that the ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are different based on the game state such as time.

As for the right/wrong determination table, a right/wrong determination table is provided corresponding to each of set values 1 to 6. FIG. Concretely, in the hit/fail determination table corresponding to each setting value, data is set so that the ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are different based on the game state. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-3(B), a success/failure determination table in which determination values for low probability are set and a success/failure determination table in which determination values for high probability are set are stored in the RAM 102. stored in the area.

In the case of the feature part 092F, such a success/failure determination table is not selected and set in advance at the time of storing the set values such as when the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, and is stored in the RAM 102 when the actual success/failure determination is executed. A table corresponding to the current set value is selected from the determination table storage area and used for the pass/fail determination. On the other hand, in the case of the characteristic part 093F, such a win-or-fail judgment table is selected in advance from the win-or-fail judgment table storage area of the RAM 102 when storing the setting values such as when the pachinko game machine 1 is started. Then, it is stored and set in the usage table storage area of the RAM 102, and the table that is stored and set in advance is used when the actual pass/fail judgment is executed.

FIG. 9-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing of the pass/fail judgment module executed by the characterizing part 092F in 92FS002 in FIG. 9-1 and 92FS028 in FIG. 9-2.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, common processing (determination processing) is executed in the pass/fail determination module executed by 92FS002 in FIG. 9-1 and 92FS028 in FIG. 9-2. The CPU 103 can specify the set value information at the time of winning/losing judgment every time the winning/losing judgment is executed by the winning/losing judging module for setting value information as setting value information such as the winning probability of the big win and the winning probability of the small winning. In order to refer to the data as "set value information at the time of the previous pass/fail judgment" at the time of the next pass/fail judgment, the data is stored in the RAM 102 last time in such a manner that it is updated every time as data of "set value information at the time of the previous pass/fail judgment". store in the area.

In the success/failure determination module, first, the set value information set when the pachinko game machine 1 is started and stored in the RAM 102 is read as the current set value information, and the previous set value information stored in the previous storage area as described above is read. Setting values for judging whether or not the current set value information is the same as the previous set value information for pass/fail judgment by reading the set value information for pass/fail judgment and confirming whether or not they match. Information matching is determined (92FS050). In this way, each time the variable display is executed, it is checked whether the current set value information is the same as the set value information at the time of the previous pass/fail judgment. The reason why such set value information coincidence determination is performed is that, for example, various noises are generated in a game parlor where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, and such noise causes normal settings that have been set and stored at the time of start-up. Value information data may be corrupted and changed to abnormal setting value information data, and the area that stores setting value information may be physically damaged and normal data may not be stored. for the reason.

If the setting value information is not the same in the setting value information match determination of 92FS050, the setting value information is abnormal, so it is possible to specify setting value abnormality error information as information that can specify that an abnormality has occurred in the setting value. A command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (92FS055). Then, the process of stopping the game by stopping the progress of the game control currently being executed (for example, by stopping the game control program) is performed (92FS056), and the process ends. This makes it impossible to continue the game. When the effect control board 12 receives a command capable of specifying set value abnormality error information, error related processing such as processing for displaying error information notifying that the set value is abnormal is executed.

92FS056 executes a process to stop the game and the game is stopped, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is to restart the game, the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is once turned off and then turned on to restart the game. When doing so, the game stop state may not be resolved unless the above-described setting change processing is executed.

On the other hand, when the set value information is the same in the set value information match determination of 92FS050, the set value information is normal, so as described above, a plurality of types of win/fail determination tables are provided according to the set value information and the game state. Among them, the right/wrong determination table (low-probability right/wrong determination table and high-probability right/wrong determination table) corresponding to the current set value that can be specified by the set value information is selected and read out (92FS051).

Then, based on the data of the read success/failure determination table, from the current game state (low probability state or high probability state), for each of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value, from the common reference value as described above. The range of determination values (range of big hit determination values, range of small hit determination values) is specified (92FS052). For example, when the current game state is a high probability state, a high probability success/fail determination table is selected, and the range of the big hit determination value and the range of the small hit determination value are specified from the table. As the right/wrong determination table, for example, a display result determination table corresponding to the set values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 may be used.

Next, by comparing the numerical data of the random number MR1 read out in the winning random number determination process or the special symbol normal process and the range of determination values from the common reference value specified by 92FS052, the big hit determination And it judges whether it is correct or not regarding the small hit judgment (92FS053). Specifically, when the numerical data of the random number MR1 coincides with the numerical data within the range of the big hit determination value, it is determined to be a big hit, and the numerical data of the random number MR1 is a numerical value within the range of the small hit determination value. If it matches the data, it is judged as a small hit, and if the numerical data of the random number MR1 matches the numerical data within the range of the big hit judgment value and the range other than the range of the small hit judgment value, it is lost. make a decision to Then, the judgment result of the winning judgment in 92FS053 is output to the winning random number judgment process or the special symbol normal process of the calling source (92FS054), and the process is finished.

Such a success/failure determination module is executed as a process common to the winning random number value determination process of FIG. 9-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. It can be selectively used according to the value information and the current game state to execute a big hit determination and a small hit determination.

[Control of Characteristic Portion 093F]
The control of the characteristic portion 093F differs from the control of the characteristic portion 092F in the following points.

In steps such as 207SGSa071 in the setting value change process of FIG. Stored in the table storage area. The control of the characteristic part 093F is one of the processing contents of the success/failure determination module (92FS002, 92FS028) executed as common processing in the random number value determination processing at the time of winning in FIG. 9-1 and the special symbol normal processing in FIG. is different from the control of feature 092F. Specifically, the right/wrong determination table used for the right/wrong determination in the right/wrong determination module is read out from the right/wrong determination table stored and set in the use table storage area at the time of setting change processing of the set values as described above. Used for eligibility determination.

In the control of the characteristic part 093F, the flow of the winning random number determination process of FIG. 9-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 9-2 is the same as the control of the characteristic part 093F. In the control of the characteristic portion 093F, the processing contents of the validity determination module executed by 92FS002 and 92FS028 are partially different from the control of the characteristic portion 092F as shown in FIG. 9-5.

FIG. 9-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing of the suitability determination module by the characterizing part 093F. 9-5, the processing corresponding to 92FS050 to 92FS056 of the validity determination module in FIG. 9-4 is shown as 93FS001 to 93FS007. The acceptance/rejection determination module in FIG. 9-5 differs from the acceptance/rejection determination module in FIG. 9-4 in the processing of 93FS002.

In 93F002, as described above, the right/wrong determination table (low-probability right/wrong determination table and high-probability determination table) are read out. As the right/wrong determination table, for example, a display result determination table corresponding to the set values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 may be used. Then, in this way, based on the data of the read success determination table, the common (93FS003) to specify the range of the determination value from the reference value (range of the big hit determination value, range of the small hit determination value). Other processing is the same as that of the suitability determination module in FIG. 9-4.

8-22 during the set value change process (207SGSa071), the characterizing unit 93F stores the data of the suitability determination table itself corresponding to the set value, and then stores the suitability determination table in the suitability determination module. An example of reading and using it for acceptance/rejection determination is shown. However, not limited to this, during the setting value change processing (207SGSa071) in FIG. The correctness judgment table specification information (for example, table number designation information) is stored, and then, in the correctness judgment module, the data of the correctness judgment table itself is selected based on the stored correctness judgment table specification information. may be read out and used for acceptance/rejection determination.

[Main configuration and effects of characteristic portions 092F and 093F]
Next, the main configurations and effects of the characteristic portions 092F and 093F described above will be described. Characteristic portions 092F and 093F have configurations and effects as described below.

(1) The variable display is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and depending on which set value is set among multiple stages of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6), A gaming machine (eg, a pachinko gaming machine 1) having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (eg, a jackpot gaming state),
storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing setting value information for specifying setting values;
Determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the start condition;
Numerical data extraction means (e.g., CPU 103) for extracting numerical data (e.g., MR1) for the determination means to determine whether to control to the advantageous state;
Numerical data (e.g., MR1) extracted by the numerical data extracting means and a judgment value (e.g., a right/wrong judgment table) set according to the set value information stored in the storage means before the determination by the deciding means. And a determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on,
When the determination means makes the determination, specifying the setting value information stored in the storage means, setting a determination value according to the specified setting value information,
When determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied, and when determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied (for example, the same right/wrong determination module is executed in 92FS002 in FIG. 9-1 and 92FS028 in FIG. 9-2).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably determine an advantageous state when determining an advantageous state in a gaming machine in which a plurality of stages of set values are set.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The range of determination values determined by the determination means is set from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020 as shown in FIG. 9-3),
The predetermined reference value is common regardless of the setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3(A), the reference value is 1020 in common regardless of the setting value).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load when determining the advantageous state.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above,
Verification means (for example, as shown in 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4, a right/wrong determination module is executed setting value information match determination for determining whether or not the current setting value information is the same as the setting value information at the time of the previous right/wrong determination.

With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the set value information.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above,
The collation means executes collation every time it is determined whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is the numerical data to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 is a big hit). Each time a success/failure determination module for determining whether or not numerical data is controlled in a game state is executed, the set value information is collated).

With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the set value information.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
Error annunciation means (for example, setting value 92FS055 shown in FIG. A command capable of specifying abnormal error information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, and on the performance control board 12 side, error-related processing such as processing for displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal. ) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, the accuracy of the setting value information can be ensured by notifying that the setting value information is inaccurate by an error notification.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
Game control means (for example, CPU 103) that controls the progress of the game;
Further comprising an effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling the effect based on the information transmitted from the game control means,
The effect control means controls the error notification means to execute the error notification based on the abnormal set value information transmitted from the game control means (for example, set value abnormal error information can be specified A command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, and the performance control board 12 side executes error-related processing such as processing for displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal),
The game control means makes a game stop state in which the game cannot be continued based on the abnormal set value information. Impossible game stop state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game because the determination of the advantageous state is not performed based on the abnormal set value information.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, small winning game state) different from the advantageous state is further provided,
The range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled to the special state is constant regardless of the setting value (for example, the range of the judgment value of the numerical data controlled to the small winning game state is constant regardless of the setting value ),
The determination means determines whether or not there is numerical data controlled to the special state within a certain range of determination values (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled to a small winning game state within a certain range of determination values). determine whether there is numerical data).

According to such a configuration, the processing for determining the special state can be shared regardless of the setting value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

[1] The characteristic unit 092F is a pachinko game machine that stores set value information for specifying which of the set values 1 to 6, 92FS002 in FIG. 9-1, 92FS028 in FIG. As shown in -4 92FS050 to 92FS053, etc., in the random number determination process and special symbol normal process at the time of winning, the set value information is confirmed, the right or wrong determination table corresponding to the current set value is read, and the right or wrong determination table Based on the data, the range of determination values is specified from the current game state, and the determined value is compared with the random number MR1 retained and stored at the time of start winning to determine the success or failure of the big win. As a result, when judging a big hit in the pachinko game machine 1 in which a plurality of stages of set values are set, it is possible to suitably judge the big win game state. For example, when making a pass/fail judgment, by checking the setting value information and setting the judgment value each time, you can make a pass/fail judgment by comparing with setting the judgment value without checking the setting value information each time. safety can be ensured. In addition, when it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state before the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol game is established, as in the random number determination process at the time of winning, and when it is determined whether or not the special symbol normal process is performed. A common determination process is executed when it is determined whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state when the condition for starting the variable display of the game is established. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the processing load at the time of judging the big hit.

[2] The characteristic unit 093F is a pachinko game machine that stores determination value information such as a success/failure determination table corresponding to the setting value based on the fact that one of the setting values 1 to 6 is set, At the time of storing the setting value, the correctness determination table corresponding to the setting value is stored in advance, and as shown in 92FS002 in FIG. 9-1, 92FS028 in FIG. 9-1, 93FS001 to 93FS004 in FIG. In the random number determination process at the time of winning and the special symbol normal process, the information of the determination value in the winning determination table stored corresponding to the preset value is referred to, and based on the data of the winning determination table, the current game state The range of judgment value is specified from , and by comparing the specified judgment value with the random number value MR1 reserved and stored at the time of starting winning, the success or failure of the big win is judged. As a result, when judging a big hit in the pachinko game machine 1 in which a plurality of stages of set values are set, it is possible to suitably judge the big win game state. For example, when making a pass/fail decision, the pass/fail decision can be made by referring to the decision value information using a pass/fail decision table corresponding to the set values in advance. As compared with the case of setting and judging the validity, the processing load related to the validity judgment can be reduced.
In addition, when it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state before the condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol game is established, as in the random number determination process at the time of winning, and when it is determined whether or not the special symbol normal process is performed. A common determination process is executed when it is determined whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state when the condition for starting the variable display of the game is established. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the processing load at the time of judging the big hit.

[3] As shown in FIG. 9-3(A) and the like, the range of the judgment value judged by the success/failure judging module is the range from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) to the judgment value, such as the reference value for a big hit. is set, and a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) is common regardless of which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value is. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the processing load at the time of judging the big hit.

[4] As shown in 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS001 in FIG. A collation means is provided for collating every predetermined period such as every display. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured. Regarding the matching performed by the matching means every predetermined period, the "predetermined period" is not limited to the period of each execution of the winning/failure determination module (every predetermined period of start winning, each predetermined period of variable display). For example, it may be a period of every real time such as every 30 minutes. Further, the "predetermined period" is not limited to the period for each variable display, but may be the period for each of a plurality of times of variable display, such as every 30 times of variable display.

[5] As shown in 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS001 in FIG. 9-4 and 9-5, the set value information is collated every time the validity judgment is executed by the validity judgment module of FIGS. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured.

[6] In collation of setting value information in the validity judgment module, if the setting value information does not match between the previous time and this time, the setting value is abnormal as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS006 in FIG. 9-5. A command capable of specifying error information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, and the performance control board 12 side performs error-related processing such as processing for displaying error information notifying that the set value is abnormal. Execute. Thus, by notifying that the setting value information is inaccurate by an error notification, the accuracy of the setting value information can be ensured.

[7] In collation of setting value information in the pass/fail judgment module, if the setting value information does not match between the previous time and this time, a setting value abnormal error is generated as shown in 92FS055 in Fig. 9-4 and 92FS006 in Fig. 9-5. A command capable of specifying information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, and the performance control board 12 executes error-related processing such as processing for displaying error information notifying that the set value is abnormal. do. Further, on the side of the main board 11, as shown in 92FS056 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS007 in FIG. 9-5, the game is put into a game stop state in which the game cannot be continued. As a result, the judgment of a big hit is not performed based on the abnormal set value information, so that the fairness of the game can be ensured.

[8] As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the range of the determination value of the numerical data controlled to the small winning game state is constant regardless of the set value, and the hit/fail determination module (93FS053 in FIG. , 93FS004 in FIG. 9-5) determines whether or not there is numerical data controlled to a small hit game state within a certain range of determination values. As a result, the process for judging a small hit can be made common regardless of the setting value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

[9] In the characteristic part 093F, in step 207SGSa072 in the setting value changing process in which the setting value can be changed, the setting value information is stored together with the propriety determination table. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 1 in which a plurality of stages of setting values are set, it is possible to suitably perform the big hit determination.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Portions 092F and 093F]
(1) In the characteristic part 093F, the correctness determination table is stored in advance from the correctness determination table storage area of the RAM 102 in correspondence with the stored set value information in step 207SGSa071 in the set value change processing of FIG. 8-22. An example of selection, readout, and storage setting in the usage table storage area of RAM 102 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of storing the information of the set values, the information of the propriety determination table corresponding to the set values may be stored.

(2) As shown in FIG. 9-3, the range of judgment values judged by the pass/fail judging module is, for example, a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) as the starting data as common data, and the positive direction (the numerical value increases). An example in which the data range of the judgment value is set in the direction) is shown. However, not limited to this, the range of judgment values judged by the pass/fail judging module is, for example, a predetermined reference value (for example, 1300, etc.) as common data as the end data, and the judgment value data range may be set.

(3) With regard to the validity determination modules in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, it is not necessary to perform the set value information match determination shown in 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS001 in FIG. 9-5.

(4) Regarding the validity determination module in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, when executing the setting change process, the setting value information and the validity determination table corresponding to the setting value are stored in advance, and the validity determination module is executed. In the case of execution, based on the stored set value information, it is confirmed whether or not the validity judgment table corresponds to the set value, and the validity judgment table whose consistency has been confirmed is checked. may be used to determine the validity. In this way, it is possible to increase the safety (legitimacy) of the judgment when making the judgment.

(5) Regarding the processing of the pass/fail judgment module shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not the set value information is abnormal based on determining whether or not the numbers are the same. In that case, the setting value information is not compared in 93FS001.

(6) At the characteristic part 093F, it is determined that the advantageous state corresponding to at least the set value is controlled based on the setting to one of the set values (for example, one of the set values 1 to 6). Storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing judgment value information (for example, a right/fail judgment table) is provided. In the storage means, other information such as set value information stored separately from the right/wrong determination table in the set value change process of FIG. 8-22 is also stored in addition to the determination value information of the right/wrong determination table. You may do so.

(7) When making a pass/fail judgment in the pass/fail judgment module, in order to check the consistency between the set value information and the pass/fail judgment table, both the set value information and the pass/fail judgment table information are used to make the pass/fail judgment. You may make it perform the process to carry out. If such processing is executed, the processing load is slightly increased, but the consistency of the information used for the validity determination can be ensured.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 110F)
Next, the characterizing part 110F of this embodiment will be described.

The characteristic part 110F is based on the special variable winning ball device 7 which is controlled to the open state based on the display result of the special symbol being the big hit display result, and the display result of the normal symbol being the normal symbol. A variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to an open state, and a predetermined effect is executed to suggest that the special variable winning ball device 7 and the variable winning ball device 6B are changed to the open state.

Further, in the characterizing section 110F, as described above, one of a plurality of types of set values 1 to 6 with different jackpot probabilities as an advantage for the player is set based on the setting change operation. Controlled to a possible setpoint change state. In the predetermined effect, in addition to the effect suggesting that the special variable winning ball device 7 and the variable winning ball device 6B are changed to the open state, the effect suggesting the set value is also executed. It should be noted that the suggestion regarding the set value may be not only the suggestion of the installed set value but also the suggestion that the setting has been changed.

Here, the predetermined effects include a first result effect indicating that the first result will be obtained, a second result effect indicating that the second result will be obtained, and a third effect that indicates that the third result will be obtained. and are included at least. Further, the predetermined effect may include a fourth result effect indicating that the fourth result is to be obtained, or may include more result effects.

Of the predetermined effects, the first result effect indicating that the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state to result in a big hit is called a special figure interlocking effect, and the variable winning ball device 6B is changed to the open state. The second result effect indicating the opening of the electric chew is referred to as a normal figure interlocking effect, and the third result effect suggesting the setting value is referred to as a setting suggestion interlocking effect. Further, after starting the predetermined performance, the fourth result performance indicating that the first result performance, the second result performance, and the third result performance are finished without executing any of them to result in a losing performance is referred to as a losing performance. called. In addition, since the special variable winning ball device 7 changes to the open state based on the derivation of the big win display result, the suggestion that the special variable winning ball device 7 changes to the open state in the first result effect is It can also be said that this is a suggestion that there is a high possibility that a big hit display result will be derived. Below, such a predetermined effect will be described in detail.

FIG. 10-1 is a diagram showing an example of rendering in the characteristic portion 110F. As shown in FIG. 10-1(A), display control in which a character image 9a appears on the display screen of the image display device 5 while the left, middle, and right decoration patterns are changing (variable display) on the image display device 5. is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-1(B), control is executed to display an image for effect in which the character rotates the coin on the display screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1(C), an effect is started in which the character rotates the coin. After FIG. 10-1(C), a result rendering that results from either FIG. 10-1(D1)-(D4) or FIG. 10-1(E1)-(E3) is executed. .

For example, as a losing effect as a fourth result effect suggesting that the variable winning ball device 6B is not controlled to an open state in which game balls are likely to enter, and the effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit is not executed, FIG. 10-1 ( As shown in D1), control is executed to display an image of a coin with the word "lost" drawn. As another pattern, as a second result suggesting that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to an open state in which game balls can easily enter, as shown in FIG. Control is executed to display the image of the drawn coin.

As shown in FIG. 10-1 (D2), by executing the second result effect suggesting "open", the display result of the normal symbol becomes a hit (normal symbol hit), and the variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state. It is suggested that the player can recognize that it will be in an open state (a state where the game ball can easily enter the second start winning hole). The suggestion that the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state is based on the setting of the normal electric accessory opening time, and the variable winning ball device 6B is changed from the closed state (closed state) to the open state (open state). It may be executed until the period in which control is performed ends.

In addition, it is not limited to determining the execution period of the suggestion based on the setting of the normal electric accessory opening time, and for example, the execution period of the suggestion is determined based on a predetermined effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 It may be configured as More specifically, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 transmits the effect control command to the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12, and the variable winning that becomes a normal electric accessory A performance control command (for example, a normal electric accessory opening control end command) for specifying the end of the control for changing the ball device 6B from the closed state to the open state is prepared in advance. Then, when the normal electric accessory opening time elapses, or even before the normal electric accessory opening time elapses, the detected number of game balls entering (passing through) the second start winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 3). Then, the variable winning ball device 6B is closed.

In this way, when returning the variable winning ball device 6B from the open state to the closed state, the normal electric accessory opening control end command is transmitted. When the production control CPU 120 determines that the normal electric accessory opening control end command is received, for example, the execution of the second result production suggesting "open" as shown in FIG. 10-1 (D2) is terminated. Control may be performed to terminate the suggestion that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state. Thus, even when the variable winning ball device 6B is put into the closed state before the normal electric accessory opening time elapses, the suggestion that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state can be properly terminated, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrustful.

In addition, as another pattern, as a first result effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of deriving a big hit display result, as shown in FIG. Control to display an image is executed. In addition, in the first result effect, as a effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of deriving a big hit display result, as shown in FIG. may be executed. It should be noted that "hot heat" in FIG. 10-1 (D4) is an effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit display result than "chance" in FIG. 10-1 (D3).

In addition, as another pattern, a third effect effect may be executed to suggest the setting value currently set as shown in FIGS. 10-1 (E1) to (E3). For example, as the third result effect, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (E1), control is executed to display an image of a coin with the word "plum" drawn on it. The image of the coin with the character "plum" is displayed at a high percentage when the current setting value is an odd number such as setting values 1, 3, and 5, so it can be said that the image suggests an odd setting. .

In addition, as another third result effect, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (E2), control is executed to display an image of a coin with the word "bamboo" drawn on it. The image of the coin with the word "bamboo" is displayed at a high percentage when the current settings are even numbers, such as settings 2, 4, and 6, so it can be said that the image suggests even settings. . In addition, as another third result effect, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (E3), control is executed to display an image of a coin with the word "pine tree" drawn thereon. The image of the coin drawn as "pine" is displayed at a high rate when the current setting value is equal to or higher than the setting value of 2, suggesting the denial of the setting value of 1, which has the lowest advantage for the player. It can be said that it is an image.

Thus, in the predetermined effect, the period from the start of the predetermined effect to the end of the display control of the image as each result effect corresponds to the execution period of the predetermined effect.

FIG. 10-2 is a flow chart showing the effect control process processing in the feature section 110F. The characteristic part 110F is characterized in that a normal figure interlocking production control process 110FS001 is added in the production control process shown in FIG. Effect control CPU120, after executing the normal figure interlocking effect control process 110FS001, executes the pre-reading notice setting process S161, and then selects one of the processes of S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag. to run.

FIG. 10-3 is a flow chart showing the normal figure interlocking effect control process in the characterizing part 110F. Normal figure interlocking production control processing is processing executed within 110FS001. The effect control CPU 120, in the normal figure interlocking effect control process, first checks whether or not the special figure interlocking effect execution flag is set (110FS011). The special figure interlocking effect running flag is a flag that is set when the special figure interlocking effect as the first result effect is started.

At 110FS011, when the special figure interlocking effect running flag is set (110FS011; Y), the process proceeds to 110FS022. At 110FS011, if the special figure interlocking effect running flag is not set (110FS011; N), it is checked whether the normal figure interlocking effect running flag is set (110FS012). The general pattern interlocking effect execution flag is a flag that is set when the general pattern interlocking effect as the second result effect is started.

At 110FS012, when the normal figure interlocking effect executing flag is set (110FS012; Y), the process proceeds to 110FS022. At 110FS012, when the general pattern interlocking effect execution flag is not set (110FS012; N), it is checked whether or not the setting suggestion interlocking effect execution flag is set (110FS013). The setting-suggestion-linked effect execution flag is a flag that is set when the setting-suggestion-linked effect as the third result effect is started.

At 110FS013, when the setting suggestion interlocking effect execution flag is set (110FS013; Y), the process proceeds to 110FS022. In 110FS013, when the setting suggestion interlocking effect execution flag is not set (110FS013; N), the normal design start designation command (normal design start designation (hit) command or normal design start designation (loss) command is received (110FS014) The normal symbol variation start designation command is transmitted when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41. Whether or not the normal symbol variation start designation command is received is normally determined. Design fluctuation start designation command reception flag (normal design fluctuation start designation (hit) command reception flag or normal design fluctuation start designation (loss) command reception flag) can be determined by whether it is set.Normal design fluctuation start If the specified command has not been received (110FS014; N), the process is terminated.

At 110FS014, when the normal symbol variation start designation command is set (110FS014; Y), it is checked whether the game state is the high base state (110FS015). Whether or not the game state is the high base state is determined by whether or not the game state designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has data designating the time saving state or the variable probability state. At 110FS015, if it is in the high base state (110FS015), the process ends.

At 110FS015, if it is not in the high base state (110FS015; N), it is checked whether it is in the big win game state (110FS016). Whether or not the jackpot game is in progress is confirmed by the value of the effect control process flag, for example. At 110FS016, if the jackpot game is in progress (110FS016; Y), the process is terminated. It should be noted that although the description of the processing during the small winning game has been omitted, during the small winning game, the predetermined effect may not be executed in the same way as during the big winning game, or the predetermined effect may be executed during the small winning game. may be executed.

At 110FS016, if the jackpot game is not in progress (110FS016; N), it is confirmed whether or not special symbol variations are in progress (110FS017). Whether or not the special symbols are fluctuating is confirmed by the value of the effect control process flag, for example. At 110FS017, if the special symbol is changing (110FS017; Y), the process is terminated. In addition, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special figure variation was started, the process may be terminated. Moreover, even when the special symbol does not change, the processing may not be terminated.

At 110FS017, if the special symbols are fluctuating (110FS017; Y), a general pattern interlocking effect determination process is executed (110FS018). Normal figure interlocking effect determination processing will be described in detail in FIG. 10-5 described later. After 110FS018, it is checked whether or not the normal pattern interlocking effect execution flag is set (110FS019). At 110FS019, when the normal figure interlocking effect execution flag is set (110FS019; Y), the process is terminated.

At 110FS019, when the normal figure interlocking effect execution flag is not set (110FS019; N), it is confirmed whether or not the high expectation level effect is being executed (110FS020). For example, the RAM 122 stores data relating to various advance notices executed in various effects. When to execute various notices is managed by a timer. The effect control CPU 120 may confirm whether or not the high expectation level effect controlled to the jackpot game state is being executed by confirming the type of notice and the value of the timer. Whether or not the high-expectation production is being executed is confirmed by checking whether the value of the variation pattern specification command is a variation pattern for executing the high-expectation production (for example, a super reach variation pattern). You may do so.

At 110FS020, if the high-expectation effect is being executed (110FS020; Y), the process is terminated. At 110FS020, if the high expectation degree effect is not being executed (110FS020; N), setting suggestion linked effect determination processing is executed (110FS021), and the processing is terminated. The setting-suggestion-linked effect determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10-6.

If the special figure interlocking effect running flag is set (110FS011; Y), if the normal figure interlocking effect running flag is set (110FS012; Y), or if the setting suggestion interlocking effect running flag is set When there is (110FS013; Y), at 110FS022, it is confirmed whether or not the interlocking effect being executed has ended (110FS022). If the interlocking effect being executed has not ended (110FS022), the process ends.
When the interlocking production being executed has ended (110FS022; Y), the corresponding interlocking production in-execution flag is reset (110FS023), and the process is ended.

FIG. 10-4 is a diagram showing a normal figure interlocking effect determination table and a setting suggestion interlocking effect determination table in the characterizing portion 110F. FIG. 10-4(A) is a diagram showing a general pattern interlocking effect determination table for determining the contents of the general pattern interlocking effect. FIG. 10-4(B) is a diagram showing a setting-suggestion-linked effect determination table for determining the content of the setting-suggestion-linked effect. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. FIG.

As shown in the general pattern interlocking effect determination table of FIG. 10-4 (A), when the normal pattern display result is normal pattern deviation, as the effect content, normal pattern interlocking effect execution is determined at a rate of 90%. , It is determined at a rate of 10% to display "losing" as a normal figure interlocking effect. If the normal pattern display result is a normal pattern, 10% of the production contents will not be executed in conjunction with the normal pattern, and 90% of the time, ``open'' will be displayed as the production in conjunction with the normal pattern. It is determined. In this way, in the case of the normal pattern hit, it is determined so that the ratio of executing the normal pattern interlocking production is higher than in the case of the normal pattern loss. It should be noted that, in the case of the general pattern hit, it is possible to always display "open" in a period other than the period in which the general pattern interlocking production is restricted.

As shown in the setting-suggestion-linked effect determination table in FIG. 10-4(B), the ratios of the effect contents determined for the set values 1 to 6 are set differently. In the case of the set value 1, no setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect content, and display of "plum blossom" is determined at a rate of 55% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect, and the setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined. The display of "bamboo" as the effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the display of "pine tree" as the setting suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 0%. Here, the display of "plum" suggests an odd number setting, the display of "bamboo" suggests an even number setting, and the display of "pine" suggests that setting 2 or more is fixed.

In the case of the set value 2, no setting-suggestion-linked effect is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect content, and display of "plum blossom" is determined at a rate of 10% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect, and setting-suggestion-linked effect is determined. The display of "bamboo" as the effect is determined at a rate of 40%, and the display of "pine tree" as the setting suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 10%. In the case of the set value 3, no setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect content, and display of "plum" is determined at a rate of 40% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect, and the setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined. The display of "bamboo" is determined at a rate of 10% as the effect, and the display of "pine tree" is determined at a rate of 10% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect.

In the case of the set value 4, no setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect content, and display of "plum blossom" is determined at a rate of 5% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect, and the setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined. The display of "bamboo" is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect, and the display of "pine tree" is determined at a rate of 15% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect. In the case of the set value 5, no setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect content, and display of "plum blossom" is determined at a rate of 40% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect, and the setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined. The display of "bamboo" as the effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the display of "pine tree" as the setting suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 15%.

In the case of the set value 6, no setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 40% as the effect content, and display of "plum blossom" is determined at a rate of 5% as the setting-suggestion-linked effect, and the setting-suggestion interlocking effect is determined. The display of "bamboo" as the effect is determined at a rate of 25%, and the display of "pine tree" as the setting suggestion interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 30%. Since the execution ratio of the setting-suggestion-linked effect differs depending on the set value, the set value can be estimated from the setting-suggestion-linked effect to be executed. For example, when "pine tree" is displayed, the setting value 1 is denied, so it is possible to provide amusement that encourages continuation of the game.

Further, as shown in the setting suggestion linked effect determination table of FIG. 10-4(B), the ratio of displaying "pine tree" increases as the set value increases. In addition, as the set value increases, the display ratio of "plum" for odd setting suggestion and "bamboo" for even setting suggestion according to the actual set value increases. Further, the ratio determined without execution of setting suggestion interlocking effect is the same for all set values, but may be different. It should be noted that, as the effect content, a display that confirms the set value may be provided. Further, if the odd number setting is selected, the "bamboo" symbol indicating the even number setting may not be displayed, and if the even number setting is selected, the "plum" symbol indicating the odd number setting may not be displayed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is set value information output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the start of fluctuation, or settings stored on the effect control CPU 120 side output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the time of setting change Based on the value information, one of the set values in the table of FIG. 10-4(B) may be selected to determine the content of the effect.

FIG. 10-5 is a flow chart showing the normal figure interlocking effect determination process in the characterizing part 110F. Normal figure interlocking production determination processing is executed within 110FS018. The effect control CPU 120 first determines the effect contents of the general pattern interlocking effect using the general pattern interlocking output determination table of FIG. 10-4(A) (110FS031). Next, it is checked whether or not there is execution of a general pattern interlocking effect (110FS032). At 110FS032, if the general pattern interlocking effect is not executed (110FS032; N), the process is terminated.

At 110FS032, when the general pattern interlocking effect is executed (110FS032; Y), the general pattern interlocking effect timer is set (110FS033). Next, the general pattern interlocking effect is started (110FS034). Next, the general pattern interlocking effect executing flag is set (110FS035), and the process is terminated. The production control CPU 120 can confirm the execution time of the general pattern interlocking production by the timer during execution of the general pattern interlocking production.

FIG. 10-6 is a flow chart showing setting-suggestion-linked effect determination processing in the feature unit 110F. The setting-suggestion-linked effect determination process is executed in 110FS021. The effect control CPU 120 first determines the effect contents of the setting suggestion linked effect using the setting suggestion linked effect determination table of FIG. 10-4(B) (110FS041). Next, it is confirmed whether or not there is execution of the setting suggestion interlocking effect (110FS042). At 110FS042, if the setting suggestion interlocking effect is not executed (110FS042; N), the process is terminated.

At 110FS042, when the setting suggestion interlocking effect is executed (110FS042; Y), the setting suggestion interlocking effect timer is set (110FS043). Next, the setting suggestion interlocking effect is started (110FS044). Next, a setting-suggestion-linked effect execution flag is set (110FS045), and the process is terminated. The effect control CPU 120 can confirm the execution time of the setting suggestion-linked effect by the setting suggestion-linked effect execution timer.

FIG. 10-7 is a diagram showing a special figure-linked effect determination table in the characterizing section 110F. This table is stored in the ROM 121 . In the special figure interlocking effect determination table, the determination ratio of the effect contents executed as the special figure interlocking effect differs depending on the contents of the variable display. If the content of the fluctuation display is a change other than super reach, the performance content is determined at a rate of 98% without executing a special figure interlocking effect, and 1% to display "loss" as a special figure interlocking effect. , display of "chance" as a special figure interlocking performance is determined at a rate of 1%, and display of "hot heat" as a special figure interlocking performance is determined at a rate of 0%.

If the content of the variable display is a change that is out of super reach, 80% of the production contents are determined to be no execution of special figure interlocking production, and 0% of the display is "losing" as special figure interlocking production. , the display of "chance" as a special figure interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 15%, and the display of "hot heat" as a special figure interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 5%. If the content of the fluctuation display is the variation of the big hit, as the production content, no execution of the special figure interlocking production is decided at a rate of 75%, and the display of "losing" as the special figure interlocking production is decided at a rate of 0%. Displaying "chance" as the special figure interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 15%, and displaying "hot heat" as the special figure interlocking effect is determined at a rate of 10%.

Due to such a determination ratio, the ratio of determination to the display of "chance" or "hot heat" is higher than that of the variation of the big win. Therefore, it can be expected that these displays will result in a big win display result. In particular, the display of "hot heat" is determined at a high rate in the case of a big win, and is rarely determined in the case of a loss, so that the player can have high expectations for the big win.

FIG. 10-8 is a flow chart showing special figure interlocking effect determination processing in the characterizing section 110F. Special figure interlocking production determination processing is executed within S171. The effect control CPU 120 first determines the effect contents of the special figure interlocking effect using the special figure interlocking effect determination table of FIG. 10-7 (110FS051). Next, it is confirmed whether or not there is execution of a special figure interlocking effect (110FS052). At 110FS052, if the special figure interlocking effect is not executed (110FS052; N), the process is terminated.

At 110FS052, when the special figure interlocking production is executed (110FS052; Y), the start timing of the special figure interlocking production is determined (110FS053). The special figure interlocking effect is executed at any timing during the variable display of the special figure (during variable display). In 110FS053, one timing is determined from a plurality of execution timings. For example, execution timings may be assigned to pre-reach, the first half of reach, and the middle of reach.
Then, the timing may be determined at different ratios depending on the type of variation pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the setting information regarding the setting of the start timing of the special figure interlocking effect determined in 110FS053 in the storage area of the RAM 122 (110FS054). Next, a special figure interlocking production timer is set (110FS055). Next, the special figure interlocking effect running flag is set (110FS056), and the process is terminated. The effect control CPU 120 can start the special figure interlocking effect at the timing set by the start timing setting information stored in 110FS054.

[Main Configuration and Effect of Characteristic Portion 110F]
Next, the main configuration and effects of the characterizing portion 110F described above will be described. Characteristic portion 110F has the following configuration and effect.

(1) As shown in FIG. 10-1, as a predetermined effect, a first result effect indicating that the special variable winning ball device 7 changes to the open state due to the special figure interlocking effect, and a general figure interlocking When the variable winning ball device 6B is changed to the open state by the effect, the second result effect indicating the opening of the electric chew and the third result effect suggesting the setting value as the setting suggestion interlocking effect are executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the variation of the execution pattern of the predetermined effect.

(2) As shown in FIG. 10-1 (D1), after the predetermined effect is started, none of the first to third result effects are executed, and a display indicating failure is displayed to end the effect. 4 Result production is executed. According to this, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing the variation of the execution pattern of the predetermined effect. Further, by executing the fourth result effect, the execution ratio of the entire predetermined effect can be increased, and the interest in the game is improved. Specifically, in the normal symbol interlocking effect determination table of FIG. 10-4, it is possible to increase the pattern of displaying "loss" when the normal symbol is lost, and the special symbol interlocking effect determination of FIG. 10-7 In the table, it is possible to increase the number of patterns displaying "losing" at a predetermined rate.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 10-4 and 10-7, the third result effect, which is the setting-suggestion-linked effect, is executed at a higher rate than the fourth result effect, which indicates failure. Specifically, the setting-suggestion interlocking effect shown in FIG. 10-4(B) is executed at a rate of at least 60%, whereas the fourth result effect indicating a failure shown in FIG. 10-7 is executed at 40%. is the upper limit of Therefore, it is possible to expect that the third result effect, which is the setting-suggestion-linked effect, will be executed.

(4) Based on the establishment of the normal start condition that the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal symbol start designation command is transmitted. As shown in FIG. 10-3, the third result effect is executed in the subsequent setting suggestion interlocking effect determination process by the normal symbol start designation command. In this way, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to execute the third effect effect based on the establishment of the normal starting condition. In this way, the establishment of the normal starting condition, which is not related to the big win, executes the setting-suggestion interlocking performance, so that the establishment of the normal starting condition can be given an added value.

(5) As indicated by 110FS020 in FIG. 10-3, during execution of the high-expectation-level effect, control is performed so as not to shift to the setting-suggestion-linked effect determination process. In this way, since the setting-suggestion-linked effect is not executed while the highly expected effect is being executed, the player can be made to concentrate on the highly expected effect. By executing a result effect according to such a situation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) During the period during which the execution of the third result effect is restricted, a high expectation level effect is executed that suggests that the level of expectation for being controlled to the jackpot game state is relatively higher than a predetermined threshold. period. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the third result effect from interfering with the period suggesting that the degree of expectation of being controlled to the big win game state advantageous to the player is relatively higher than the predetermined threshold value.

(7) As shown in 110FS011 to 110FS013 and 110FS022 in Figure 10-3, when the special figure interlocking effect running flag is set, the process of executing normal figure interlocking effect and setting suggestion interlocking effect Without doing, it is controlled not to move to the next process until the special figure interlocking effect being executed ends. In this way, since no other information is given in a situation where the player expects the display result to be a big hit, the player can concentrate on the performance during the variable display being executed.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Portion 110F]
(1) In the characteristic part 110F, after executing the third result effect suggesting the set value, a pattern is provided to switch to the second effect effect indicating the opening of the electric chew or the first result effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit. good too. Specifically, after the coin stops at an image suggesting the setting, it may be further rotated to display an image such as "open" or "extreme heat". In this way, it is possible to obtain a plurality of pieces of information in a single result presentation, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

(2) In the characterizing section 110F, after executing the first result effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit and the second result effect indicating the opening of the electric chew, a pattern is provided in which the third result effect suggesting the set value is executed. good too. Specifically, after the coin displays an image such as "open" or "extreme heat" and stops, it may be further rotated and an image suggesting the setting may be displayed. In this way, it is possible to obtain a plurality of pieces of information in a single result presentation, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

(3) In the characterizing part 110F, the pattern of the third result effect suggesting the setting value may be included in the display mode of the first result effect and the second result effect. Specifically, when the word "chance" is blue, it suggests an odd number. When the word "chance" is red, it suggests an even number. It may be a fixed production. In this way, two pieces of information can be known at the same time. It should be noted that the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be different between the characters of "chance" and the characters of "hot heat", and the execution mode may be different.

(4) In the characteristic part 110F, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion-linked effect as the third result effect may be lower than the execution ratio of the failure effect as the fourth result effect. Also, the execution ratio of the third effect effect may differ depending on the number of times the variable display is executed. Specifically, the third result effect may be executed at a higher rate as the number of times of variable display increases. Further, a period may be provided in which the execution ratio of the third result effect increases.

(5) In the characterizing portion 110F, the effect of displaying the characters "Loss" has been described as the fourth result effect. However, as the fourth result effect, an effect in which the effect fades out and disappears before the result is obtained may be executed. In addition, the character image 9a may pass by and the effect of rotating the coin may not be executed.

(6) In the characteristic portion 110F, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 7 and the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one that is opened by rotating left and right or forward, and a mechanism that slides in the front and back direction. It may be provided. Then, the slide mechanism in the front-rear direction may make it easier for the game ball to enter.

(7) In the characteristic part 110F, execution of the setting suggestion-linked effect may be determined in the process of determining the special figure-linked effect. Concretely, the pattern of the setting suggesting effect may be included in the pattern of the special figure interlocking effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-7.

(8) In the characterizing part 110F, the losing effect as the fourth result effect may not be continuously executed. For example, when a losing effect is determined continuously by chance by lottery, the second or subsequent losing effect may be changed to a setting suggestion pattern as a prohibition process. In this way, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to continuous display of the losing effect.

(9) In the characterizing part 110F, the setting-suggestion-linked effect as the third result effect may not be continuously executed. For example, when the setting suggestion pattern is determined by chance in succession by lottery, the setting suggestion pattern for the second or subsequent times may be changed to a losing effect as a prohibition process. Further, when the setting suggestion pattern is determined continuously, the execution of the predetermined effect itself may be prohibited. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the pattern of setting suggestion which is not directly related to the result of the game from being repeatedly executed and causing the player to feel annoyed.

(10) In the characteristic part 110F, the period during which the high-expectation effect is executed has been described as the period during which the execution of the third result effect is restricted. The period in which the high-expectation effect is executed may be the entire period of one variable display in the highly-expected variable display such as Super Reach, or a partial period during the variable display. good. The partial period during the variable display may be, for example, a period that can be executed during the first pseudo-continuation, but cannot be executed during the period after the second pseudo-continuation. In addition, it may not be executed during the period during the SP reach that develops from the intense heat notice executed before the reach, and the normal reach. It should be noted that the predetermined effects other than the third result effect may not be executed during the period in which the high expectation level effect is executed. Also, the period during which the high-expectation effect is executed may be any situation in which the expectation of a big win is 25% or more as a predetermined threshold value, and in which a big win can be expected, for example.

(11) In the characteristic part 110F, as shown in 110FS011 to 110FS013, it was confirmed whether or not the running flag was set in the order of the special figure interlocking effect, the general figure interlocking effect, and the setting suggestion interlocking effect. In other words, the order of priority of production was special figure interlocking production > general figure interlocking production > setting suggestion interlocking production. However, the order of confirming the effects being executed may be any order. Further, the priority of the predetermined effect may be fixedly determined as first result effect>second result effect>third result effect>fourth result effect, or depending on the period during which the predetermined effect is executed, the effect The priority may be changed.

(12) In the characterizing portion 110F, the fourth result effect may be determined as the pattern of the effect contents of the setting-suggestion-linked effect shown in FIG. 10-4(B). In addition, the fourth result effect is not determined as the pattern of the effect contents of the first effect effect to the third result effect, but is determined as the pattern of the effect content of the first effect effect to the third result effect, that is, no effect execution. Whether or not to execute the pattern may be determined by lottery from among the selected patterns.

(Explanation relating to association of characteristic portions)
Each configuration relating to a characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with part or all of each configuration relating to another characteristic portion. Features that are combined in this way, or individual features that are not combined, may be combined with part or all of each configuration relating to other features as appropriate.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the 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 performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed,
It is possible to move to a setting permission state for permitting the setting of a set value relating to the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state when a specific condition is met, and the setting that is set when the confirmation condition is met. setting means capable of transitioning to a setting confirmation state in which values can be confirmed;
special information display means capable of displaying special information indicating the ratio of the game value given to the number of game media used in the game;
game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means;
an information display unit controlled by the game control means and including a variable display unit capable of performing at least variable display;
hold storage means capable of storing information on variable display as hold information;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect,
The information display unit, unlike the variable display unit, includes a hold display unit that can perform a hold display that can specify the number of hold information stored in the hold storage means,
When shifting to the setting permission state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased, but when shifting to the setting confirmation state, the pending storage stored in the pending storage means is erased. not,
The predetermined effect execution means is capable of executing, as the predetermined effects, a first result effect and a second result effect for displaying a result different from the first result effect,
The game control means is
When shifting to the setting permission state, the information display unit can display a specific display pattern which is a display pattern corresponding to the setting permission state and which is not displayed during execution of the variable display. and
A power failure occurs during the setting permission state, and then, when the power failure is restored, the occurrence of a special error related to the fact that the set value was not set normally is specified, and during the execution of the variable display. is not displayed, and a special display pattern corresponding to the occurrence of the special error different from the specific display pattern can be displayed on the information display unit,
The special information display means is
Information about the setting value can be displayed,
A first display area that displays the special information, and a second display area that displays period information indicating a period for counting the special information,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started, a special notification display is performed without displaying the special information and the period information in the first display area and the second display area;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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