JP6985326B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, there has been one that displays a timer image as a predetermined display and executes a predetermined effect when the value of the timer becomes 0 seconds as a specific mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in a game as in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the effect of operating the timer image as a predetermined display.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a production using a predetermined display.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
A display means (for example, a display means capable of displaying a specific numerical value (for example, the display mode of the timer image is 0 seconds) by updating and displaying the numerical value of the predetermined display (for example, the timer image). For example, the effect control CPU120) and
A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a cut-in effect) when the numerical value of the predetermined display becomes the specific numerical value is provided.
The display means is a first operation state (for example, an addition state) in which the operation mode in the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is different in the display period of the predetermined display (for example, the period in which the timer image is displayed). The predetermined display can be displayed by combining any of the second operating state (for example, the stopped state) and the third operating state (for example, the subtraction state).
The first operation state is a state in which an update display is performed in which the numerical values of the predetermined display are sequentially added from the first numerical value to the second numerical value.
The second operation state is a state in which the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed.
The third operation state is a state in which an update display is performed by subtracting the numerical value of the predetermined display.
Even if the length of the period of the third operating state is the same, the length of the period of the first operating state included in the display period of the predetermined display and the length of the period of the second operating state are combined. Ri expected degree Do different controlled advantageously state (e.g., as shown in Figure 8-2, a 120 second timer pattern a, is compared with the 120-second timer pattern C, the length of the period of the subtraction state same Even if there is, the degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the combination of the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the timer pattern R Comparing with the timer pattern S, even if the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same, the expectation degree that the jackpot game state is controlled according to the combination of the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state. Is different) ,
The update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is started when the operation mode becomes the first operation state after the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is started. After that, the expectation that the operation mode is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that when the operation mode is changed to the second operation state and then to the third operation state.

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the predetermined display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the predetermined display.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display means is
As the display period of the predetermined display, the period of the first operating state (for example, the period of the addition state), the period of the second operating state (for example, the period of the stopped state), and the period of the third operating state (for example, the period of the stopped state). For example, the first pattern including the subtraction state (for example, the 90-second timer pattern E in FIG. 8-2) and
The display period of the predetermined display does not include the period of the first operating state (for example, does not include the period of the addition state), the period of the second operating state (for example, the period of the stopped state), and the third. A second pattern (eg, 90-second timer pattern F in FIG. 8-2) including a period of operation state (eg, period of subtraction state) and
The predetermined display can be displayed in any of a plurality of types of patterns including (for example, a timer display can be displayed in any of a plurality of types of patterns shown in FIG. 8-2).
The degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state differs between the first pattern and the second pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the 90-second timer pattern E is a big hit than the 90-second timer pattern F. High expectations for being controlled by the gaming state).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the predetermined display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the predetermined display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
During the display period of the predetermined display, the advantageous state is controlled according to the order in which the display means displays the first operating state, the second operating state, and the third operating state. Expectations are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the expectation controlled to the jackpot game state is different depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed. ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the order of the operation modes of the predetermined display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the predetermined display.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first operation state is a state in which the predetermined operation of the predetermined display is the first operation state (for example, a state in which the operation of the timer image is added).
The second operating state is a stopped state in which the predetermined operation of the predetermined display is stopped (for example, a state in which the operation of the timer image is stopped).
The third operation state is a state in which the predetermined operation of the predetermined display is different from the first operation (for example, a state in which the operation of the timer image is subtracted).
The advantageous state depends on whether the combination of the operating states before and after the period of the second operating state is a combination of the first operating state and a plurality of types of operating states including the third operating state. The expected degree of control is different (as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B), the operating state before and after the stopped state is different depending on the type of timer pattern, and the expected degree of big hit is different accordingly. ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the operating states before and after the second operating state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the predetermined display.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player (for example, different jackpot probabilities).
Further, the setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect that changes the color of the timer in FIG. 8-6) that makes a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means is further provided. Prepare,
The setting suggestion effect executing means can execute the setting suggestion effect according to the mode of the predetermined display, but does not execute the setting suggestion effect as the specific effect (for example, the setting suggestion effect is performed by the display color of the timer image). Although it can be executed, the setting suggestion effect is not executed as the effect when the timer reaches 0 seconds).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting suggestion effect, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the predetermined display.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
A plurality of types of the predetermined display modes are provided according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, as shown in the modified example, the color of the timer differs depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the jackpot gaming state. ),
The display means can switch the predetermined display mode when the operation mode of the predetermined operation is switched (for example, the color of the timer is switched when the operation mode of the timer image is switched).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give an unexpected feeling when the operation mode of the predetermined display is switched, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the predetermined display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a display screen figure which shows the effect example of a timer effect. It is a timing chart which shows the pattern of a timer effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timer effect execution decision table and the timer period decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 120-second timer pattern determination table and the 90-second timer pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect execution decision table and the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows the pattern of the timer effect of the modification. It is a timing chart which shows various production patterns. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the out addition processing. It is a flowchart which shows the out addition effect processing.

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

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area.

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

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

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

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

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

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the current state is in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It is equipped with an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

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

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 includes VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

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

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation of feature units 020F to 021F)
Next, the feature portions 020F to 021F of the present embodiment will be described. The feature units 020F to 021F are characterized in executing an effect using a timer image. The effect control CPU 120 executes a timer effect of displaying a timer image on the screen of the image display device 5. The timer effect is an effect in which the player is made to experience the passage of time and then some result is produced after the passage of time. For example, a state in which a predetermined time is timed is displayed, and when the timed value reaches a specific value, a specific effect (hereinafter, simply referred to as a specific effect) is executed as a corresponding result. Of course, when the timekeeping value reaches a specific value, the specific effect having the same content is not always executed, and the specific effect is executed according to the timing when the specific value is reached.

In the timer effect, while the variable display (also referred to as variable display) of the decorative symbol (also referred to as the effect symbol) is being executed, the specific effect regarding the expectation of the jackpot is executed, and the specific effect is executed. A timer effect is executed to arouse the player's expectations for the matter. For example, in the timer effect, the timer value is updated until the effect period of the timer (initial number of seconds of the set timer) is displayed as 0 second, which is a specific mode. The timer image displayed during the timer effect is displayed in the timer display area, which is a predetermined area of the image display device 5.

In the feature units 020F to 021F, such a timer image is displayed, and a plurality of operation modes of the timer value are provided in the period until the display is 0 seconds. Specifically, as the operation mode of the value of the timer, three operation modes of an addition state, a stop state, and a subtraction state are provided. The addition state is a state in which the value of the timer is increasing, the stop state is a state in which the update of the value of the timer is stopped, and the subtraction state is a state in which the value of the timer is counted down and subtracted. Before the effect that the final timer value is subtracted, the timer image according to one of the operating states is displayed. Such a timer effect will be described below.

FIG. 8-1 is a display screen diagram showing an effect example of the timer effect. On the screen of the image display device 5, it is indicated by a downward arrow that the variation of the decorative pattern is started. The timer effect using the timer image is executed in the predetermined area 020F001 at the lower left on the screen of the image display device 5. An enlarged view of the predetermined area 020F001 is shown in FIGS. 8-1 (a) to 8-1 (j). The timer effect is executed in the order of FIGS. 8-1 (a) to 8-1 (j).

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (a), the timer effect is first started from the period of the addition state. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (a), in the timer image, the timer value 020F002 of "00:00" is displayed, and the character "addition" indicating that the timer value is currently in the addition state is displayed above the timer value 020F002. Is displayed. Next, this addition state is executed from FIGS. 8-1 (b) to (d). FIG. 8-1 (b) shows a state in which the timer value 020F002 is added from 0 seconds to become "10:45". FIG. 8-1 (c) shows a state in which a numerical value is further added and the timer value 020F002 becomes "30:18". FIG. 8-1 (d) shows a state in which a numerical value is further added and the timer value 020F002 becomes "60:00".

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (e), the timer value 020F002 is stopped when the timer value is "60:00", and the upper side of the timer value 020F002 is currently in the stopped state. The word "Stop" is displayed. When the stop state elapses for a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (f), the timer value 020F002 is in a subtraction state in which the timer value is counted down. In FIG. 8-1 (f), the subtraction state in which the timer value is “59:59” is indicated by the character “subtraction” above the timer value 020F002. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (g), the timer value 020F002 becomes "30:24", and a state of further subtraction is shown.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (g), the timer value 020F002 is stopped when the timer value is "30:00", and the upper side of the timer value 020F002 is currently in the stopped state. The word "Stop" is displayed. When the stopped state elapses for a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (i), the timer value 020F002 is counted down to a subtraction state. In FIG. 8-1 (i), the subtraction state in which the timer value is “29:59” is indicated by the character “subtraction” on the upper side of the timer value 020F002. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (j), the timer value 020F002 becomes "00:00" as a specific mode. Then, the effect is executed based on the fact that the timer value 020F002 becomes a value indicating 0 seconds.

As a specific effect executed when the timer value 020F002 becomes 0 seconds, for example, there is an effect of displaying characters such as "chance" and "super heat". Further, as a specific effect, a cut-in effect may be executed in which the character image is cut in at the end of the reach to incite the final display result. Further, as the specific effect, any other effect may be used, an effect in which the character is displayed or an effect in which the active display is changed, and an effect of operating the push button 31B or the like as an operation means is executed. You may do so.

Next, various patterns of timer effect will be described. The timer effect is provided with a plurality of types of patterns in which the combination of the operating states of the timer values and the period of the operating states are different. FIG. 8-2 is a timing chart showing a pattern of timer effect. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the timer effect is executed within one variation from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the stop of the variation. In addition, the timer effect is started during the normal fluctuation until it reaches the reach within one fluctuation, and the effect when it reaches 0 seconds, which is executed as a specific effect, is executed when the super reach after the reach is reached. The case will be described. However, the start time and end time of the timer effect may be other timings, and the timer effect may be executed over a plurality of fluctuations. For example, by displaying the timer image in the stopped state in the plurality of fluctuations before the target fluctuation display is started, it may be suggested in advance that the timer effect is executed after that.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the timer effect is provided with a plurality of types of timer patterns such as 120-second timer patterns A to C, 90-second timer patterns D to F, 60-second timer patterns, and 30-second timer patterns. .. In the 120-second timer patterns A to C, the execution period of the timer effect is set to 120 seconds, which is common, but the operating states of the timer values are different. Specifically, the 120-second timer pattern A is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, and subtraction state. Further, the 120-second timer pattern B is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. Further, the 120-second timer pattern C is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state.

In the 90-second timer patterns D to F, the execution period of the timer effect is set to 90 seconds, which is common, but the operating states of the timer values are different. Specifically, the 90-second timer pattern D is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. Further, the 90-second timer pattern E is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state. Further, the 90-second timer pattern F is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of the stopped state and the subtracted state. Further, only one type of 60-second timer pattern is set, and the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state. Further, the 30-second timer is a timer pattern in which only the subtraction state is executed. It should be noted that the 60-second timer pattern and the 30-second timer pattern may have a plurality of patterns in which the operating states of the timer values are different.

In the timer pattern shown in FIG. 8-2, it is easy to determine the timer pattern for a longer number of seconds at the time of a big hit than at the time of a miss. Further, in the timer pattern of the same number of seconds, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit game state differs depending on the combination of the lengths of the periods of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state. For example, in the 120-second timer pattern, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of 120-second timer pattern C <120-second timer pattern B <120-second timer pattern A. Further, in the 90-second timer pattern, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of 90-second timer pattern F <90-second timer pattern E <90-second timer pattern F. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

Further, when the 120-second timer pattern A and the 120-second timer pattern C are compared, the length of the period of the subtraction state is the same. However, the degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the combination of the length of the period of the addition state before the subtraction state and the length of the period of the stop state. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

Further, the 90-second timer pattern F is a pattern that does not include the addition state before the subtraction state. This 90-second timer pattern F has a lower expectation of a big hit than the 90-second timer pattern E including the addition state. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

Next, a table for determining various contents of the timer effect will be described. FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a timer effect execution determination table and a timer period determination table. FIG. 8-3 (A) is a jackpot timer effect execution determination table used when determining whether or not to execute the timer effect when the display result is a jackpot. FIG. 8-3 (B) is an off-time timer effect execution determination table used when determining whether or not to execute the timer effect when the display result is off. FIG. 8-3 (C) is a jackpot timer period determination table for determining the timer effect period when the display result is a jackpot. FIG. 8-3 (D) is an out-of-order timer period determination table for determining the period of the timer effect when the display result is out-of-order. These tables are stored in ROM 121. The ratio in the table is the percentage of the allocated random value.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), at the time of a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 60% with or without the execution of the timer effect, and at a rate of 40% without the execution of the timer effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), at the time of disconnection, it is determined at a rate of 40% with or without the execution of the timer effect, and at a rate of 60% without the execution of the timer effect.

Due to the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B), it is easier to execute the timer effect at the time of a big hit than at the time of a miss. That is, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher when the timer effect is executed than when it is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (C) and 8-3 (D), the execution period of the timer effect and the subtraction period according to the execution period are determined. The subtraction period is represented by the number of seconds indicating the total value of the period during which the timer value is in the subtraction state when the timer image is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (C) and 8-3 (D), the subtraction period is set to 90 seconds if the timer effect period is 120 seconds, and the subtraction period is set to 60 seconds if the timer effect period is 90 seconds. If the timer effect period is 60 seconds, the subtraction period is set to 30 seconds, and if the timer effect period is 30 seconds, the subtraction period is set to 30 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), at the time of a big hit, the timer effect period (subtraction period) is 30 seconds (30 seconds) <60 seconds (30 seconds) <90 seconds (30 seconds) <120 seconds (30 seconds). It is easy to determine the period of timer production at a rate of (seconds). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), at the time of disconnection, the timer effect period (subtraction period) is 120 seconds (30 seconds) <90 seconds (30 seconds) <60 seconds (30 seconds) <30 seconds. It is easy to determine the period of the timer effect at a rate of (30 seconds).

From the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-3 (C) and 8-3, it is easy to select a pattern in which the timer effect period is longer at the time of big hit than at the time of off. That is, the jackpot expectation is set to be higher when the timer effect period is long than when it is short.

Next, a timer pattern determination table for determining the content of the timer effect according to the number of seconds of the timer will be described. FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a 120-second timer pattern determination table and a 90-second timer pattern determination table. FIG. 8-4 (A) is a jackpot 120-second timer pattern determination table used when the display result is determined during the jackpot and 120-second timer effect period. FIG. 8-4 (B) is a 120-second timer pattern determination table at the time of deviation, which is used when the display result is off and the timer effect period of 120 seconds is determined. FIG. 8-4 (C) is a jackpot 90-second timer pattern determination table used when the display result is determined during the jackpot and 90-second timer effect period. FIG. 8-4 (B) is an off-time 90-second timer pattern determination table used when the display result is off and the timer effect period of 90 seconds is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), at the time of a big hit, the timer effect pattern is easily determined at a ratio of timer pattern C <timer pattern B <timer pattern A as a 120-second timer pattern. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), at the time of disconnection, the timer effect pattern is easily determined at a ratio of timer pattern A <timer pattern B <timer pattern C as a 120-second timer pattern.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), at the time of a big hit, as a 90-second timer pattern, a timer effect pattern is easily determined at a ratio of timer pattern F <timer pattern E <timer pattern D. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), when the timer is off, the timer effect pattern is easily determined at a ratio of timer pattern D <timer pattern E <timer pattern F as a 90-second timer pattern.

From the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B), the 120-second timer pattern is set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of timer pattern C <timer pattern B <timer pattern A. .. In this way, the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state is set to be different depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

Further, based on the relationship between the tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 (C) and 8-4 (D), the 90-second timer pattern is set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of timer pattern F <timer pattern E <timer pattern D. ing. In this way, the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state is set to be different depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B), the operating states before and after the stopped state differ depending on the type of timer pattern. Specifically, the timer pattern A is provided with an addition state and an addition state before and after the stop state. Further, the timer pattern B is provided with a subtraction state and a subtraction state before and after the stop state. Further, the timer pattern C is provided with an addition state and a subtraction state before and after the stop state. That is, as a pattern including before and after the stopped state, the jackpot expectation degree is in the order of addition state, subtraction state (timer pattern C) <subtraction state, subtraction state (timer pattern B) <addition state, addition state (timer pattern A). It's getting higher. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the operating states before and after the stopped state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image. Further, in this way, since the expectation is raised by the occurrence of the stopped state at an unexpected timing, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

[About pachinko machines with setting change function]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of a big hit changes according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the winning probability (ball output rate) of the big hit is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. Further, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the game field side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the game field side. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state changes depending on the set value. May be good. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-5 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 8-5 (B) shows the variable special figure. The figure shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when the figure is the second special figure. The display result judgment table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which the hit judgment value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol. Is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining a display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result judgment table is not limited to the one using individual display result judgment tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the display result judgment common to the first special figure and the second special figure. A table may be used.

When the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for judging the display result is 1020-1346. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 1 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1346. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

When the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Of the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result when the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the first special figure and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, 1020 to 10 Up to 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 2 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1383. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

When the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the 1st special figure, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is From 1102 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 3394 are assigned to "small hits", and the other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1272 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 3 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 4 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1487. Are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses".

When the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1556. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 5 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1556. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1674. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hits", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "misses". Among the cases where the set value is 6 and the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020-1674. Is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss".

In each display result judgment table, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) are set, the special figure of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability determined (for example, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and 1 / when the set value is 4). 240, 1/220 when the set value is 5, 1/200 when the set value is 6), the probability that it is decided to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher. (For example, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, 1/160 when the set value is 3, 1/140 when the set value is 4, and the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the set value is 6, it is 1/100). The probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state) than in the normal state or the time saving state. In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

The magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different according to each set value (for example, if the setting value is 1, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state). Is 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the normal state or the time saving state The multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in The multiplier of the jackpot probability in the above may be set to a constant value (for example, 5 times).

In each first special figure display result determination table, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the first special regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that the values are the same as those in the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the gaming state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is not limited to the form in which the probability determined to control the small hit game state as "small hit" is the same probability, and the special figure display result is displayed according to the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state as a "small hit" may be different. It is not limited to the form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit gaming state by setting the special map display result as "small hit" according to the variable special map is different, and the special map display result is "small hit" regardless of the variable special map. The probability determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to "big hit" and "small hit" in each display result judgment table, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. , Of the hit determination values, the range from 1020-1237 is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1237 is assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the setting value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the setting value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the setting value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. As described above, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values which can take the value in the range of 0 to 65535, the setting value is 1. While only the numerical values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is "". It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, a range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, a range of 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical range While only the numerical values in (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range becomes "big hit". Assigned. The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probable change state, 32767 of the hit determination values are the same as in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range from to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the case where the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1237 is assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the setting value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the setting value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the setting value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively. As described above, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1 among the hit determination values which can take the value in the range of 0 to 65535, the setting value is 1. While only the numerical values in the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is "". It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is a small hit for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the judgment value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the determination value (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical range of the big hit judgment values for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, a range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, a range of 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. As described above, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range ( While only the numerical values in 1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value in the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range is assigned to "big hit". Has been done. The non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases. Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probable change state, among the hit determination values, as in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, in this case, 102 to 1674 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, while the small hit judgment value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the determination value (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In each display result judgment table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the judgment included in the common numerical range or the continuous numerical range consisting of the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range with the hit judgment value 1020 as a reference. The value is set as the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 (common numerical range) with the hit judgment value of 32767 as a reference is judged as a small hit regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is judged as the numerical range of the value.

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

In each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state as "big hit" is the lowest, and the value of the set value is the lowest. Judgment values are assigned so that the larger the value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: setting value 6> setting value 5> setting value 4> setting). Value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to make A to big hit C). Further, when the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-5 indicates the probability of becoming a big hit (ratio) and the probability of becoming a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

The setting values that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not limited to a total of 6 setting values of 1 to 6, and the setting values that can be set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 are 5 or less. It may be 7 or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player (the probability of a big hit increases, the specific big hit type can be easily determined, etc.), and the pachinko game is not limited to the form. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game performance itself is not limited to a form that does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may be changed. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320 and the probability change state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability change loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through, the game property (so-called V) in which the rate at which the game ball passes through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special map. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). If the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (to control the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

[About setting suggestion production]
Next, a setting suggestion effect that suggests which value the currently set setting value is will be described. For example, the setting suggestion effect is executed using the timer image described above. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect is performed by the numerical value of the timer as the timer image and the change of the color when the frame of the timer image is displayed. The color of the timer image is displayed in white as a normal timer image in which the setting suggestion is not executed. The color of the timer image may be one in which the background color of the timer changes, not the numerical value of the timer or the frame of the timer. Further, instead of suggesting the setting by the color, the setting suggestion may be executed by adding a character image or changing the background color of the timer image. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect execution decision table and a setting suggestion effect decision table. Using these tables, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed and when it is executed, the mode of the setting suggestion effect is determined.

The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect when the timer effect is executed. Whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined by using the setting suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined at a rate of 10% with the setting suggestion effect and 90% without the setting suggestion effect. It should be noted that the setting suggestion effect may be executed whenever the timer effect is executed. In addition, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be different between the time of big hit and the time of off.

When it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined using the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 8-6 (B). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), among the colors of each timer, the blue timer is an odd setting suggestion timer that suggests that the current setting values are odd settings such as 1, 3 and 5. .. The yellow timer is an even setting suggestion timer that suggests that the current setting values are even settings such as 2, 4, and 6. The red timer is a timer suggesting setting 2 or more, which indicates that the current set value is 2 or more (the set value is not 1). The golden timer is a timer that suggests that the maximum setting is confirmed, indicating that the current setting value is 6, which is the maximum setting value.

In the case of setting 1, the odd setting suggestion (blue timer) is determined at a rate of 95%, the even setting suggestion (yellow timer) is determined at a rate of 5%, and no other setting suggestion is determined. .. In the case of setting 2, the odd number setting suggestion (blue timer) is determined at a rate of 5%, the even number setting suggestion (yellow timer) is determined at a rate of 85%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is 10%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined by the highest setting confirmation suggestion (golden timer). In the case of setting 3, the odd number setting suggestion (blue timer) is determined at a rate of 85%, the even number setting suggestion (yellow timer) is determined at a rate of 5%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is 10%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined by the highest setting confirmation suggestion (golden timer).

In the case of setting 4, the odd number setting suggestion (blue timer) is determined at a rate of 5%, the even number setting suggestion (yellow timer) is determined at a rate of 75%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is 20%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined by the highest setting confirmation suggestion (golden timer). In the case of setting 5, the odd number setting suggestion (blue timer) is determined at a rate of 75%, the even number setting suggestion (yellow timer) is determined at a rate of 5%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is 20%. It is determined by the ratio of, and is not determined by the highest setting confirmation suggestion (golden timer). In the case of setting 6, the odd number setting suggestion (blue timer) is determined at a rate of 5%, the even number setting suggestion (yellow timer) is determined at a rate of 70%, and the setting 2 or more suggestion (red timer) is 22%. It is determined by the ratio of 3% to the highest setting confirmation suggestion (golden timer).

In this way, the setting suggestion effect of changing the color of the timer image to the color corresponding to the set value is executed. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the specific effect when the timer value becomes 0 seconds. That is, although the setting suggestion effect can be executed by the display color of the timer image, the setting suggestion effect is not executed as the effect when the timer reaches 0 seconds. In the specific effect, a notice suggesting that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect is executed as one of such notice effects, it is conceivable that the player may be confused by the effect. By not executing the setting suggestion effect as the effect when the timer value reaches 0 seconds, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting suggestion effect, which improves the interest of the effect using the timer image. Can be made to.

Next, the timer effect setting process for setting the timer effect will be described. FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the timer effect setting process. The timer effect setting process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display fluctuation pattern executed this time is a super reach (SP reach) in which a timer effect can be executed (020FS001). Whether or not it is SP reach may be determined from the value of the fluctuation pattern specification command sent from the main side to the sub side. It should be noted that the timer effect may be executed only in a part of the SP reach fluctuation patterns instead of executing the timer effect in all the SP reach fluctuation patterns.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the SP reach is not capable of timer effect (020FS001; N), the process ends. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the SP reach is capable of timer effect (020FS001; Y), FIG. 8-3 (A) or FIG. 8-3 (B) depends on the display result of the variable display. ), The timer effect execution determination table is used to determine whether or not the timer effect is executed (020FS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the timer effect (020FS003). The display result of the variable display may be determined from the value of the display result specification command sent from the main side to the sub side.

When it is determined that the timer effect is not executed (020FS003; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the timer effect (020FS003; N), the timer period of FIG. 8-3 (C) or FIG. 8-3 (D) is determined according to the display result of the variable display. The period of the timer effect is determined by the table (020FS004). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer effect period is 120 seconds (020FS005).

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the timer effect period is 120 seconds (020FS005; Y), FIG. 8-4 (A) or FIG. 8-4 (B) depends on the display result of the variable display. ), The timer pattern (contents of the timer effect) is determined (020FS006). Then, the process proceeds to 020FS010. When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 020FS005 that the timer effect period is not 120 seconds (020FS005; N), it determines whether or not the timer effect period is 90 seconds (020FS007).

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the timer effect period is 90 seconds (020FS007; Y), FIG. 8-4 (C) or FIG. 8-4 (D) depends on the display result of the variable display. ), The timer pattern (contents of the timer effect) is determined (020FS008). Then, the process proceeds to 020FS010. When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 020FS007 that the timer effect period is not 90 seconds (020FS007; N), the timer effect is set according to whether the timer effect period is 60 seconds or 30 seconds. Determine the content (020FS009). Then, the process proceeds to 020FS010.

In 020FS010, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by the setting suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (020FS011). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (020FS011; N), the process proceeds to the process of 020FS013. When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 020FS011 to execute the setting suggestion effect (020FS011: Y), the setting suggestion effect according to the set value is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). Is determined (020FS012). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the determined effect content (020FS013), and the process is terminated.

[About the timer pattern of the modified example]
Next, a modified example of the timer pattern executed in the timer effect will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a timing chart showing a pattern of the timer effect of the modified example. In FIG. 8-8, timer patterns R to Z are shown as timer patterns of the modified example. In each pattern, the period from the operation state of the timer value to the final subtraction state until the timer value becomes 0 seconds is the same. Here, the timer patterns R and S, the timer patterns T to W, and the timer patterns X to Z will be described separately.

Comparing the timer pattern R and the timer pattern S, the period in which the timer value is in the subtraction state is the same. However, in the period before the subtraction state, the length of the period between the addition state and the stop state is different. The timer pattern R has a longer period in the addition state and a longer period in the stopped state than the timer pattern SP. The ratio controlled by the jackpot gaming state is different between the timer pattern R and the timer pattern S. For example, the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state is different so that the timer pattern R> the timer pattern S is related. In this way, comparing the timer pattern R and the timer pattern S, even if the length of the subtraction state period is the same, it is a big hit according to the combination of the length of the period of the addition state and the length of the period of the stop state. Expectations controlled by the gaming state are different. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

It should be noted that the timer pattern S having a short period of the addition state and the stop state may have a higher expectation of being controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the timer pattern R having a long period of these periods. Further, the expectation degree controlled by the jackpot gaming state may be different depending on the length of either the addition state or the stop state.

Next, timer patterns T to W will be described. These timer patterns have the same execution period of the timer effect. The timer pattern T is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state. The timer pattern U is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern V is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern W is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, subtraction state, addition state, subtraction state, addition state, and subtraction state.

The timer pattern U and the timer pattern V are patterns in which the stopped state is executed three times in the period until the final subtraction state is started. For example, the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state may differ depending on the number of stopped states until the final subtraction state is started. Specifically, even if the execution time of the entire timer effect is the same, the timer pattern U or the timer pattern in which the timer value is stopped three times rather than the timer pattern T once. V has a higher expectation that it will be controlled by the jackpot game state.

Further, even if the number of stop states until the final subtraction state is started is the same, the operation state of the timer value is in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern U in which the value changes is larger than the timer pattern V in which the operation state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, addition state, stop state, and subtraction state. There is a high degree of expectation that it will be controlled by the game state. In this way, even if the number of stopped states is the same, the degree of expectation that the timer value is controlled to the jackpot game state differs depending on the combination of the operating states of the timer values. It is possible to improve the interest of the production used.

Further, there may be a pattern such as the timer pattern W in which the stop state is not provided between the addition state and the subtraction state. In the case of such a timer pattern, the effect of counting down the timer value is started when the effect of counting up the timer value is completed as the addition state. However, a state may be provided in which the timer value is momentarily stopped between the countup and the countdown. Further, the timer pattern W having no stopped state may have a higher expectation of being controlled to the big hit gaming state than the timer patterns T to V provided with the stopped state. On the contrary, the timer patterns T to V provided with the stopped state may have a higher expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the timer patterns W without the stopped state.

Next, timer patterns X to Z will be described. These timer patterns have the same execution period of the timer effect. The timer pattern X is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern Y is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of subtraction state, stop state, subtraction state, stop state, and subtraction state. The timer pattern Z is a pattern in which the operating state of the timer value changes in the order of addition state, stop state, addition state, stop state, and subtraction state.

The difference between the timer patterns X to Z is the difference in the operating state before and after the first stop state. The timer pattern X is a pattern in which the operating states before and after the first stop state are a combination of an addition state and a subtraction state. The timer pattern Y is a pattern in which the operating states before and after the first stop state are a combination of the subtraction state and the subtraction state. The timer pattern Z is a pattern in which the operating states before and after the first stop state are a combination of the addition state and the addition state. Depending on the combination of the operating states before and after the stopped state, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state may be different. For example, depending on the combination before and after the stopped state, the expectation that the timer pattern X <timer pattern Y <timer pattern Z is controlled to the big hit game state is high. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operating state before and after the stopped state, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

In addition to the patterns shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-8, there may be a combination of operating states. Further, the degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot gaming state according to the operating state may be different depending on what kind of combination of operating states is used in these plurality of types of patterns. For example, even when the execution period of the entire timer effect is short, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the execution period of the timer effect is long, depending on the combination of operating states. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on whether the number of times of any of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state is large or small, and the execution period is long or short.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 020F to 021F]
[1] In the timer pattern shown in FIG. 8-2, it is easy to determine the timer pattern for a longer number of seconds at the time of a big hit than at the time of a loss. Further, in the timer pattern of the same number of seconds, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit game state differs depending on the combination of the lengths of the periods of the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state. For example, in the 120-second timer pattern, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of 120-second timer pattern C <120-second timer pattern B <120-second timer pattern A. Further, in the 90-second timer pattern, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of 90-second timer pattern F <90-second timer pattern E <90-second timer pattern F. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-2, when the 120-second timer pattern A and the 120-second timer pattern C are compared, even if the length of the subtraction state period is the same, the length of the addition state period is the same. The degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot game state differs depending on the combination with the length of the stopped state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8, when the timer pattern R and the timer pattern S are compared, even if the length of the subtraction state period is the same, the length of the addition state period and the length of the stop state period are the same. The degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state differs depending on the combination with and. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-2, the 90-second timer pattern F is a pattern that does not include the addition state before the subtraction state. Further, the 90-second timer pattern E is a pattern including an addition state before the subtraction state. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the 90-second timer pattern E is more expected to be controlled to the big hit gaming state than the 90-second timer pattern F. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8-4, the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state differs depending on the order in which the addition state, the stop state, and the subtraction state are displayed. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the operation mode of the timer image, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B), the operating states before and after the stopped state differ depending on the type of timer pattern, and the jackpot expectation degree differs accordingly. By doing so, it is possible to focus on the operating states before and after the stopped state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the timer image.

[6] As shown in FIG. 8-6, a setting suggestion effect for changing the color of the timer image to a color corresponding to the set value is executed. However, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the specific effect when the timer value becomes 0 seconds. That is, although the setting suggestion effect can be executed by the display color of the timer image, the setting suggestion effect is not executed as the effect when the timer reaches 0 seconds. In the specific effect, a notice suggesting that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. Therefore, if the setting suggestion effect is executed as one of such notice effects, it is conceivable that the player may be confused by the effect. By not executing the setting suggestion effect as the effect when the timer value reaches 0 seconds, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting suggestion effect, which improves the interest of the effect using the timer image. Can be made to.

[Other Modifications of Feature Units 020F to 021F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the color of the timer may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state. Then, the color of the timer may be switched when the operation mode of the timer image is switched. By doing so, it is possible to give unexpectedness when the operation mode of the timer image is switched, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the predetermined display.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, a case where the color of the timer image is different as a setting suggestion effect has been described. The color change timing of the timer image has changed since the start of displaying the timer image. However, the color of the timer image may change when it is stopped. Further, the color may be changed only in the stopped state. By doing so, it is possible to attract attention when the operating state of the timer value is in the stopped state. The color of the timer image may be changed in a state other than the stopped state. Further, the color may not change immediately at the start of each operating state, but may gradually change with the passage of time.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the color of the timer image may be executed. Specifically, the color of the timer image may be changed by performing an effect in which a character appears and acts on the timer (for example, an effect of hitting the timer image). In such a case, a pattern in which the suggestion effect succeeds and a pattern in which the suggestion effect fails may be provided. Further, the ratio of the success pattern in which the color of the timer image changes may be different depending on the character. Further, such a suggestion effect may be executed when the operating state of the timer image is the stopped state. Further, the suggestion effect may be executed in other operating states.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, when the operation mode of the timer image changes, the state of the timer value may be changed by acting on the timer image. Specifically, the timer value may be added by an effect in which the character acts on the timer image in the addition state (for example, an effect of raising the timer value). Similarly, the timer value may be stopped or subtracted by an effect acting on the timer image even in the stopped state or the subtracted state.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is not executed by the color of the timer image, but the setting suggestion effect is executed by the difference of the character by adding the character image around the timer image. You may do it. In such a case, the characters may be displayed at a predetermined ratio. Further, although the character is always displayed together with the effect of the timer image, a character different from the usual one may be displayed when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is won. By executing the setting suggestion effect by the character, the setting can be suggested without disturbing other notices executed on the screen, and the setting can be suggested over a long period of time when the timer effect is executed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the setting suggestion.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on the length of the execution period of the timer effect. For example, in the case of a pattern having a long execution period of a timer effect having a high expectation of being controlled by a big hit game state, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than that of a pattern having a short execution period. On the contrary, in the case of the pattern in which the execution period of the timer effect is short, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than in the pattern in which the execution period is long.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-8, there is a pattern in which a plurality of stop states are provided before the final subtraction state is started. In such a pattern in which the stopped state is provided a plurality of times, any operating state may be set with the stopped state as the branching point.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, in the case of a timer pattern in which a plurality of addition states, stop states, and subtraction states exist, the degree of expectation to be controlled by the jackpot game state may be different from the total time of the operation states. .. For example, the pattern with the longest total period of the addition state may have a higher expectation of big hit than other patterns.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the operation mode of the timer image may be changed with the operation of the player. For example, the player may repeatedly hit the push button 31B as an operating means to execute an effect in which the timer value is added. In such a case, if the player does not operate, only the added total value may be displayed after the valid period of the operation.

[10] Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been exemplified as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and the operation lever by the player is set. When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. It may be applied to the slot machine to be paid out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, a bonus advantageous to the player, AT (a state of notifying the player of the operation procedure of the stop button operation), CZ (advantage of controlling the AT which is the notified state). The above-mentioned timer effect is executed as an effect before notifying by a specific effect suggesting that the state has shifted to ART (a state in which the degree is high), ART (AT + RT with a high replay probability), or the like. You may do so.

(Explanation of feature units 154F to 156F)
Next, the feature portions 154F to 156F of the present embodiment will be described. The features 154F to 156F are technologies for pachinko gaming machines that can be set to any of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player, such as the winning probability of a big hit, as follows. To explain.

With respect to the feature unit 154F, a battle effect is executed as an effect suggesting whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. The battle effect is a big hit when the ally character defeats the enemy character, and it is a loss when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. Before the execution of such a battle effect, the development effect is executed as an effect that suggests (incites) whether or not the battle effect develops in the reach state. Further, on the screen of the image display device 5, the number of out balls launched by the player is displayed as a total out number display. The total number of outs display may be updated by a change effect in which the number of outs detected during a predetermined period is added. In the feature unit 154F, there is a feature in the timing of performing an effect of changing the display mode of the total out number display.

For the feature unit 155F, when the total number of outs is 350 or more as a specific mode, the setting suggestion effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the currently set value. Specifically, in the setting suggestion effect, a box is opened when the total number of outs is 350 or more, and a display suggesting the current set value appears from the box. The feature unit 155F is characterized in the timing of performing an effect of changing the display mode of the total number of outs display and the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect executed with the changed effect as an opportunity.

Regarding the feature unit 156F, when it is controlled to the big hit game state, after executing the battle effect, once it is suggested that it is not controlled to the big hit game state, there is a revival effect to notify that it is controlled to the big hit game state. Will be executed. The feature unit 156F is characterized in the timing of performing an effect of changing the display mode of the total out number display when the revival effect is executed.

Various effects using the detection of the out sphere executed for the feature portions 154F to 156F will be described in detail below. FIG. 9-1 is a timing chart showing various effect patterns. FIG. 9-1 (A) is a timing chart showing a normal pattern. When the variable display is started, the three decorative patterns start to change. The symbols are temporarily stopped one by one, and after the third symbol is temporarily stopped, all the symbols are completely stopped, and the symbol confirmation stop is performed. The change effect for changing the display mode of the total out number display is executed during the symbol confirmation stop after the third symbol is temporarily stopped. Further, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more due to the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the change effect is executed and before the symbol determination is stopped.

FIG. 9-1 (B) is a timing chart showing a development production success pattern. When the variable display is started, the three decorative patterns start to change. After that, the two symbols are in a reach state where they are temporarily stopped at the same symbol. Then, a development effect suggesting whether or not the battle effect is executed is executed from the reach state. In the development production, an production that encourages whether or not to stop the SP symbol that suggests that it will develop into a battle production is executed. When the SP symbol is temporarily stopped in the remaining area when it is in the reach state, it develops into a battle effect. After that, the battle effect is executed, and regardless of whether the result is the battle victory or the battle defeat, the change effect is executed after the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped. Then, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more after the execution of the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed and the symbol is fixedly stopped.

FIG. 9-1 (C) is a timing chart showing a development effect failure pattern. Until the development effect is executed, the pattern is the same as the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (B). In the development effect failure pattern, when the SP symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state is reached, a cross indicating the failure is displayed on the SP symbol. After that, the symbol is fixed and stopped without the change effect being executed as in the normal pattern. Then, the change effect is executed immediately after the next variable display is started. Then, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more after the execution of the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed, and then the symbol is fixedly stopped.

FIG. 9-1 (D) is a timing chart showing the development production failure + next big hit pattern. It is the same as FIGS. 9-1 (B) and 9-1 (C) until the development effect is executed. In the development effect failure of FIG. 9-1 (C), when the SP symbol was temporarily stopped after the reach state was reached, a cross indicating the failure was displayed on the SP symbol, and the change effect was not executed thereafter. .. However, in the development effect failure + next jackpot pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), when the SP symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state is reached, the SP symbol changes immediately after the cross indicating the failure is displayed. The production is executed. Then, when the total number of outs becomes 350 or more after the execution of the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed, and then the symbol is fixedly stopped. Further, in the next variable display, the variable display of the big hit is executed, and at this time, the change effect is executed near the symbol confirmation stop.

FIG. 9-1 (E) is a timing chart showing the development production failure + next big hit pattern. It is the same as FIGS. 9-1 (B), (C), and (D) until the development effect is executed. After the development effect is executed, the SP symbol temporarily stops and develops into a battle effect as in FIG. 9-1 (B). After that, it is defeated in the battle production, and the production that makes the decorative design appear to be temporarily stopped with the out-of-order design is executed. After the effect of the temporary stop of the design, the revival effect is executed after the change effect is executed. The revival effect revives the ally character and defeats the enemy character. Then, when the total number of outs is 350 or more due to the change effect after the temporary stop of the symbol, the setting suggestion effect is executed before the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped. It should be noted that the change effect may be executed after the appearance of the temporary stop of the symbol and before the execution of the setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the temporary stop of the symbol may be executed halfway after the appearance, and the remaining effects may be executed before the setting suggestion effect is executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect. 9-2 (A) to 9-2 (D) are display screen views of the image display device 5 showing various effects using the detection of out spheres of a normal pattern. At the start of the fluctuation shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the three decorative symbols start to change in the central region of the screen. In the lower left area of the screen, the active display as the display corresponding to the current variable display is displayed on the pedestal, and in the area to the right of it, the pending display corresponding to the two unexecuted variable displays is displayed. To. Further, in the lower right area of the screen, the total number of out balls counted by the out ball sensor capable of detecting the number of game balls that have reached the game area is displayed as the total out number display 154F001.

The total out number display 154F001 is displayed as 350 in the denominator, and the current total number of out balls is displayed in the numerator. Since the total number of out balls at present is 340, the numerical value is displayed. Further, a box image 154F002 is displayed on the left side of the total number of outs display 154F001. The box image 154F002 is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied that the total number of out balls is 350 or more in the denominator, and an image related to a setting suggestion may be displayed from the inside. The out-ball sensor is provided at a position where the driven game ball is finally discharged.

When the change effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) is executed, when the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, the out image 154F003 is displayed above the total out number display 154F001 during the temporary stop of the symbols. To. The out image 154F is a display showing the total number of out balls from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. In the change effect, the out image 154F003 acts on (contacts) the total out number display 154F001 to increase the numerical value of the numerator by the number of out spheres.

Next, when the setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (C) is executed, when the three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the center of the screen, the characters "plum" from the box image 154F002 are temporarily stopped during the temporary stop of the symbols. The setting suggestion image 154F004 displayed in is displayed. Since the character "ume" is displayed at a high rate when the current setting value is an odd number (settings 1, 3, 5), it functions as an odd number setting suggestion. Further, in the total out number display 154F001, the numerator is updated from 340 to 353 by the change effect. As described above, the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed as the setting suggestion effect when the numerical value of 350, which is the denominator, exceeds the total number of out spheres.

Next, at the time of the next variable display shown in FIG. 9-2 (D), the three decorative patterns start to change in the central region of the screen. Further, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 displayed in the lower right area of the screen is updated, and the numerator is displayed as a numerical value of 3. In this way, the total out number display 154F001 is reset once when the denominator 350 is reached, and only the portion exceeding 350 is displayed in the numerator.

An example of another pattern of production will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect. The display at the start of fluctuation shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) is the same as that at the start of fluctuation in FIG. 9-2. From such a state, when the development effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) is executed, the development symbol 154F005 consisting of the characters "SP" is displayed on the screen in the remaining middle area when the "5" symbol is in the reach state. A development effect that slowly flows from above to below is executed. In the development production, the development production success pattern that the development design 154F005 stops in the middle area and develops into the SP reach that is the battle production, and the development design 154F005 stops in the middle area and the cross is displayed, and it becomes the SP reach that is the battle production. Includes development production failure patterns that do not develop.

FIGS. 9-3 (C) to 9-3 (E) show the flow of production of the development production success pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), the battle effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (D) is executed from the state in which the development symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle region. In the battle production, a battle production in which an enemy character and an ally character fight is executed. After that, after the effect that the ally character wins as a result of the battle is executed, the combination of the jackpot symbol "555" is displayed in the center of the screen. After the change effect is executed at the timing when the symbol is temporarily stopped, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 9-3 (E) is executed. ..

Further, FIGS. 9-3 (F) to 9-3 (H) show the flow of the production of the development production failure pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), from the state where the development symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle region, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (G), a cross is displayed on the development symbol 154F005 and the battle is SP reach. It is shown that it does not develop into a production. Then, in the development effect failure pattern, the change effect and the setting suggestion effect are not executed at the timing when the cross is displayed on the development symbol 154F005 and the symbol is temporarily stopped. Then, the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display, and then the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 9-3 (H) is executed.

Further, FIGS. 9-3 (I) to 9-3 (K) show the flow of the effect when there is a big hit pattern in the hold. The fact that there is a big hit in the hold means that the hold information controlled by the big hit game state is stored in the hold information of the next variable display executed this time. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (I), from the state where the development symbol 154F005 is temporarily stopped in the middle region, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (J), a cross is displayed on the development symbol 154F005 and the battle is SP reach. It is shown that it does not develop into a production. In the pattern in which there is a big hit in the hold, unlike the case shown in FIG. 9-3 (G), a change effect in which the out image 154F003 acts on the total out number display 154F001 is executed. By this change effect, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 as shown in FIG. 9-3 (K) is executed.

An example of another pattern of production will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect. FIG. 9-4 (A) is a diagram showing a state when the development effect is successful and the battle effect is being executed. As shown in Fig. 9-4 (A), after the battle production in which the ally character and the enemy character fight is started, as shown in Fig. 9-4 (B), when the ally character loses the battle, the ally character becomes the enemy. The effect of being defeated by the character is executed. After that, when the final result is a misaligned display, the flow of the effect is as shown in FIGS. 9-4 (C) to (D). Further, when the big hit display result is finally obtained, the flow of the production is as shown in FIGS. 9-4 (E) to (H).

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), in the case where the final result is a misaligned display, the out image 154F003 acts on the total out number display 154F001 when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped due to the combination of the misaligned symbols. The change effect is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), since the total out number display 154F001 exceeds 350, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (E), when the big hit display result is finally obtained, the out image 154F003 is displayed on the total out number display 154F001 when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped due to the combination of the outlier symbols. A working change effect is performed. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (F), a revival effect is executed in which the characters "Resurrection" and the effect image are displayed in the center of the screen. Next, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), as a revival effect, an effect in which the ally character stands up and attacks the enemy character is executed. After that, when the ally character wins, the jackpot display result combination is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 9-4 (H). Then, since the total out number display 154F001 exceeds 350, the setting suggestion effect in which the setting suggestion image 154F004 is displayed from the box image 154F002 is executed.

Next, a table for determining the display mode of the setting suggestion image 154F004 that appears from the box image 154F002 when the setting suggestion effect is executed will be described. FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect determination table. The setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

As shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-5, the ratio of the effect content determined to the set values 1 to 6 is set to be different. In the case of the setting value 1, it is decided at a rate of 70% to display "?" As a setting suggestion effect, and to display "plum" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 25%. It is determined at a rate of 5% to display "bamboo" as a setting suggestion effect, and to display "pine" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 0%. Here, the display of "?" Is a display that does not suggest an installation value that is uniformly displayed at a high rate in all the set values. Further, 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 confirmed.

In the case of the setting value 2, it is decided at a rate of 70% to display "?" As a setting suggestion effect, and to display "plum" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 5%. It is determined at a rate of 20% to display "bamboo" as a setting suggestion effect, and to display "pine" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 5%. In the case of the setting value 3, it is decided at a rate of 70% to display "?" As a setting suggestion effect as the effect content, and to display "plum" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 20%. It is determined at a rate of 5% that "bamboo" is displayed as a setting suggestion effect, and that "pine" is displayed as a setting suggestion effect.

In the case of the setting value 4, it is decided at a rate of 70% to display "?" As a setting suggestion effect, and to display "plum" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 5%. It is determined at a rate of 15% to display "bamboo" as a setting suggestion effect, and to display "pine" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 10%. In the case of the setting value 5, it is decided at a rate of 70% to display "?" As a setting suggestion effect, and to display "plum" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 10%. It is decided at a rate of 5% to display "bamboo" as a setting suggestion effect, and to display "pine" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 15%.

In the case of the setting value 6, it is decided at a rate of 70% to display "?" As a setting suggestion effect, and to display "plum" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 5%. It is determined at a rate of 10% to display "bamboo" as a setting suggestion effect, and to display "pine" as a setting suggestion effect at a rate of 15%. In this way, since the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the set value, the set value can be inferred from the set suggestion effect to be executed. For example, when "pine" is displayed, the set value 1 is denied, so that it is possible to provide fun to encourage the continuation of the game.

Further, as shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 9-5, the proportion of "pine" displayed increases as the set value increases. It should be noted that the display of "?" May be set to a different ratio depending on the set value. Further, as the content of the effect, a display may be provided so as to confirm that the value is a specific set value. Specifically, when the rainbow-colored image is displayed, the setting 6 may be confirmed. Further, in the case of an odd number setting, "bamboo" suggesting an even number setting may not be displayed, and in the case of an even number setting, "plum" suggesting an even number setting may not be displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 is stored in the setting value information output from the game control microcomputer 100 at the start of variable display, or output from the game control microcomputer 100 when the setting is changed and stored on the effect control CPU 120 side. Based on the set value information, one of the set values in the table of FIG. 9-5 may be selected to determine the effect content.

Next, various processes executed by adding the number of out balls will be described. FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing the out addition process. The out addition process is included in the process executed in the pre-reading notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the out detection sensor (154FS001). If there is no detection by the out detection sensor (154FS001; N), the process ends. If there is detection by the out detection sensor (154FS001; Y), the out addition counter is incremented by +1 (154FS002). The out addition counter is stored in the RAM 122, for example, and is counted one by one by the effect control CPU 120 by receiving a command by a detection signal from the out detection switch on the sub side.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the variable display start timing (154FS003). Whether or not it is the variable display start timing may be determined, for example, by checking the value of the effect process flag. If it is not the variable display start timing (154FS003; N), the process ends. If it is the variable display start timing (154FS003; Y), it is determined whether or not the next flag is set (154FS004). The next flag is a flag set in the out addition effect processing described later, and is a flag indicating that the out addition effect is executed by the next change instead of the current change.

When the flag is set next time (154FS004; Y), the process ends. If the flag is not set next time (154FS004; N), the process proceeds to 154FS005. In the process of 154FS005, it is set to execute a change effect that adds the total number of outs from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. By the process of 154FS005, the change effect by the total number of outs with the period from the variable display to the next variable display as a delimiter is executed. Next, the change effect execution flag is set (154FS006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total number of outs has reached 350 or more due to the change effect (154FS007). If the total number of outs is not 350 or more (154FS007; N), the process ends. If the total number of outs is 350 or more (154FS007; Y), the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set (154FS008), and the process ends.

FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing the out addition effect processing. The out addition effect process is included in the process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the flag is set next time (154FS010). The next flag is a flag set in 154FS016, which will be described later, and is a flag set to execute the out addition effect at the start of the next variable display, not the variable display this time. If the flag is set next time (154FS010; Y), the process proceeds to 154FS027.

If the flag is not set next time (154FS010; N), it is determined whether or not the change effect execution flag is set (154FS011). The change effect execution flag is a flag set in the above-mentioned 154FS006, and is a flag indicating that the change effect is executed in the current variable display. If the change effect execution flag is not set (154FS011; N), the process ends. If the change effect execution flag is set (154FS011; Y), it is determined whether or not the display is variable to execute the development effect (154FS012). Whether or not the display is variable to execute the development effect may be determined by a fluctuation pattern command or the like.

In the case of the variable display for executing the development effect (154FS013; Y), it is determined whether or not the display is the variable display for the battle effect (154FS013). If it is not a variable display for executing the development effect (154FS013; N), the process proceeds to the process of 154FS017. Whether or not the display is variable to execute the battle effect may be determined by a fluctuation pattern command or the like. When it does not develop into a battle effect (154FS013; N), the information stored in the hold storage buffer is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the next hold storage is a big hit (154FS015). When the next hold storage is a big hit (154FS014; Y), the process proceeds to 154FS017 processing.

When the next hold memory is not a big hit (154FS014; N), it is set to execute the change effect at the next variable display without executing the change effect at the temporary stop of the symbol (154FS015). Next, the flag is set next time (154FS016), and the process ends. By the processing of 154FS012 to 154FS016, the development effect is executed, but in the development effect failure pattern that does not develop into the battle effect, the execution of the change effect in this variable display is restricted.

In the case of developing into a battle effect in 154FS013 (154FS013; Y), it is determined whether or not the variable display this time is a big hit (154FS023). Whether or not the variable display this time is a big hit may be determined by a command or the like indicating the display result. If the variable display this time is not a big hit (154FS023; N), the process proceeds to 154FS017. When the current variable display is a big hit (154FS023; Y), it is determined whether or not the current variable display is a revival pattern (154FS024). If the variable display this time is not a revival pattern (154FS024; N), the process proceeds to 154FS017.

When the variable display this time is a revival pattern (154FS024; Y), a change effect is executed when a symbol temporary stop is pretended to stop at an outlier symbol, and the total out number display is set to be updated (154FS025). .. Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS026), and the process proceeds to the process of 154FS019. By the processing of 154FS012 to 154FS013, 154FS023 to 154FS026, after the development effect is executed and the battle effect is developed, the revival effect is executed by pretending to be defeated in the battle effect. You can perform change effects.

When the development effect is not executed in 154FS012 (154FS012; N), when the next hold memory is a big hit in 154FS014 (154FS014; Y), and when the variable display this time is not a big hit in 154FS023 (154FS023; N), the variable display this time. If is not a resurrection pattern (154FS024; N), in 154FS017, a change effect is executed at the time of temporary stop of the symbol, and the total out number display is set to be updated. Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS018), and the process proceeds to the process of 154FS019.

In the process of 154FS019, it is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set. The setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag set in the above-mentioned 154FS008, and is a flag set on condition that the total number of outs is 350 or more due to the change effect. If the setting suggestion effect execution flag is not set (154FS019; N), the process ends. If the setting suggestion effect execution flag is set (154FS019; Y), the content of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (154FS020). Next, the setting suggestion effect execution flag is reset (154FS021). After that, the display of the total number of outs is reset, the value is updated to the value corresponding to the change effect (154FS022), and the process is terminated.

In the process of 154FS010, when the flag is set next time (154FS010; Y), the change effect is executed at the start of the variable display, and the total out number display is set to be updated (154FS027). Next, the change effect execution flag is reset (154FS028), and the process proceeds to the process of 154FS019.

By the processing of 154FS017 to 154FS022, the change effect is executed at the timing of the symbol temporary stop. Then, by executing the change effect, the setting suggestion effect is subsequently executed. In the case of the revival effect pattern that shifts from the process of 154FS017026 to the process of 154FS019, the change effect is executed when the symbol is temporarily stopped, and the setting suggestion effect is executed when the symbol is temporarily stopped. Further, in the case of the pattern of shifting from the processing of 154FS028 to the processing of 154FS019, the change effect is executed at the timing at the start of the variable display, and the setting suggestion effect is continuously executed after the change effect. ..

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 154F to 156F]
[1] It has not been considered to execute an effect of changing the display mode at an appropriate timing in a gaming machine having a setting function. In the feature unit 154F, a battle effect suggesting whether or not the jackpot is controlled can be executed. Before executing the battle effect, it is possible to execute a development effect that suggests whether or not the battle effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 before the symbol determination is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), the setting suggestion image 154F004 can be displayed when the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. Further, the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) and the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C) can be executed. In the feature unit 154F having such a configuration, the execution of the change effect is restricted in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C). As a result, the execution of the change effect is restricted in the variable display that executes the development effect failure pattern effect that does not execute the battle effect after the development effect is executed. Therefore, the battle effect is not executed because the change effect is executed. It is possible to prevent things from falling out in advance. This makes it possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[2] As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the normal pattern in which the battle effect is not executed, but the setting is set in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C). The execution of suggestion effects is restricted. As a result, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display that executes the development effect failure pattern effect that does not execute the battle effect after the development effect is executed. Therefore, the battle effect is executed by executing the setting suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent things that are not executed from being noticed in advance. This makes it possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[3] When the execution of the change effect is restricted in the variable display in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the fact that the battle effect is not executed due to the change effect being executed in advance, and the change effect is executed at the timing of the next variable display after the end of the variable display. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[4] As shown in FIG. 9-3, the total number of outs displayed 154F001 during the execution of the development effect is not displayed. As a result, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 during the execution of the development effect, so that the development effect can be made conspicuous.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (I) to (K), in the case of a pattern having a big hit in the hold, the change effect is executed even when the development effect failure pattern is executed. It has become like. As a result, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect and improve the interest of the game.

[6] The game is possible by firing the game ball into the game area, and the number of the game balls that have reached the game area is detected by the out ball detection sensor. Then, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 changes according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor. As a result, a suitable change effect can be executed by changing the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 according to the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor.

[7] It has not been considered to execute an effect of changing the display mode at an appropriate timing in a gaming machine having a setting function. In the feature unit 155F, a battle effect suggesting whether or not the jackpot is controlled can be executed. Before executing the battle effect, it is possible to execute a development effect that suggests whether or not the battle effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 before the symbol determination is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), the setting suggestion image 154F004 can be displayed when the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. Further, the development effect success pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) and the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C) can be executed. In the feature unit 155F having such a configuration, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C). As a result, the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display that executes the development effect failure pattern effect that does not execute the battle effect after executing the development effect. Therefore, the battle effect is executed by executing the change effect. It is possible to prevent things that are not done from being revealed in advance. This makes it possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[8] When the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the fact that the specific effect is not executed due to the execution of the setting suggestion effect in advance, and it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect after the end of the variable display. This makes it possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[9] When the execution of the setting suggestion effect is restricted in the variable display in the development effect failure pattern shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the setting suggestion effect is executed at the start of the next variable display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the fact that the battle effect is not executed due to the execution of the setting suggestion effect in advance, and it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect after the end of the variable display. This makes it possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[10] It has not been considered to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function. In the feature unit 156F, a battle effect suggesting whether or not the jackpot is controlled can be executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 before the symbol determination is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), the setting suggestion image 154F004 can be displayed when the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. In addition, when controlled to the jackpot game state, it is possible to execute a revival effect to notify that the player is controlled to the jackpot game state after executing the battle effect and then pretending to temporarily stop the symbol due to the defeat of the battle. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when the battle effect is executed and the resurrection effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed, and the change effect is executed and shown in FIG. 9-4 (E). As described above, when the battle effect is executed and the resurrection effect is executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed and before the resurrection effect is executed. As a result, when the battle effect is executed and the resurrection effect is not executed, the change effect is executed after the battle effect is executed, and when the battle effect is executed and the resurrection effect is executed, after the battle effect is executed. Since the change effect is executed before the revival effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the revival effect from being executed in advance. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode at a suitable timing in a gaming machine having a setting function.

[11] The total number of outs displayed 154F001 during the execution of the battle effect and the resurrection effect is not displayed. As a result, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the display mode of the total number of outs display 154F001 during the execution of the battle effect and the resurrection effect, so that the battle effect and the resurrection effect can be made conspicuous.

[12] As shown in FIG. 9-4 (H), when the mode of the total out number display 154F001 becomes 350 or more during the execution of the resurrection effect, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the resurrection effect. .. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the setting effect is not executed even though the mode of the total out number display 154F001 is 350 or more. More specifically, since the big hit is always executed after the revival effect is executed, if the setting suggestion effect is not executed by the variable display this time, the setting suggestion effect is executed after the big hit is completed. If this happens, the setting suggestion effect will be at a considerably later timing, so that such a situation can be prevented by executing the setting suggestion effect during the revival effect. The setting suggestion effect may be executed during a big hit round or the like.

[Other modifications of the feature portions 154F to 156F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the total out number display 154F001 may be changed to a different display mode depending on the set value. Specifically, in the case of the settings 4, 5 and 6 as specific setting values, the total number of outs display 154F001 may be displayed in red in which the settings 4, 5 and 6 are confirmed. Then, when the change effect is restricted when the total number of outs display 154F001 is performed in red, a message of "addition later" specifying that the change effect is executed after the end of the restricted variable display is displayed. It should be displayed. As a result, even if the change effect is limited, it can be shown that the message of "addition later" suggests a specific set value in the future, and the player can be relieved. The timing for changing the total number of outs display 154F001 to red may be executed in the vicinity of the total number of outs 350 (for example, 330), or may be changed at the timing when 350 is reset to 0. You may do so. Further, the maximum setting 6 may be indicated by a rainbow-colored display.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, the value of the number of out balls added in the change effect is the number of game balls detected by the out ball sensor from the start of the previous variable display to the start of the current variable display. .. However, the number of out balls detected by the time the change effect is executed may be added by the change effect. In such a case, the game ball detected while the development effect or the battle effect is being executed will be added in the subsequent change effect. In addition, if it is a pattern of revival effect, the total number of outs is obtained by executing the change effect after the revival effect is executed for the number of game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor during the battle effect and the revival effect. The display mode of the display 154F001 may be changed. By doing so, since the change effect is executed after the revival effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the change effect is executed too late and the game to be less interesting.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, it is desirable that the display order of the images of the total out number display 154F001 is higher than the display order of the images of other notice effects. That is, the image of the total number of outs display 154F001 may be displayed in front of the images of other notice effects.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the total out number display 154F001 is not displayed in the development effect, the battle effect, the revival effect, and the like has been described. However, during the execution of these effects, the total number of outs display 154F001 may be translucent and may be displayed in such a manner that it is harder to see than usual but can be seen by the player.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the game balls detected by the out ball sensor are all the out balls driven into the game area. However, the change effect may be executed based on the number of balls paid out to the player side, or the change effect may be executed for the game balls that have won a prize in a specific winning opening such as the starting winning opening. You may do it. Further, the change effect may be executed based only on the game ball that has passed through the out opening.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed is usually between the temporary stop of the third symbol and the stop of the symbol determination. However, the change effect may be executed at other timings. For example, the change effect may be executed after the timing at which the first symbol or the two symbols are temporarily stopped. Further, the change effect may be executed before the start of the reach, during the reach, and at each timing after the reach. Further, the degree of expectation that the subsequent setting suggestion effect is executed and the degree of expectation that the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the set set value may be executed may differ depending on the execution timing of the change effect.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the change effect may be executed every time an out ball is detected. Even in such a case, the change effect is not executed (or displayed in a mode that is difficult to see) during the development effect or the battle effect, and the number of out balls detected during the development effect or the battle effect is these. It is desirable to add it after the end of the production.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the change effect is executed may not be the timing during variable display, but may be the timing from the stop of symbol confirmation to the start of the next variable display, and may be waiting for customers. It may be the timing during the execution of the demo production. Further, the setting suggestion effect executed after the change effect may also be executed at such a timing.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the timing of executing the change effect is during the big hit game, during the execution of the first variable display after the big hit, during the display of the fanfare screen at the start of the big hit, and the ending screen at the end of the big hit. It may be executed while the display of. Further, the setting suggestion effect executed after the change effect may also be executed at such a timing.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the out-ball sensor is provided at a position where the driven game ball is finally discharged has been described. However, the out-ball sensor may be provided at a place where the out-ball sensor enters the game area (at least at a position where the fired ball does not return).

[11] In the above-described embodiment, in the development effect failure pattern, a case where the change effect is executed at the start of the next variable display instead of the current variable display has been described. However, the change effect may not be performed at the start of the next variable display, but may be performed during the symbol confirmation stop after the next third symbol is temporarily stopped.

(Explanation related to the association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A display means capable of displaying the numerical value of the predetermined display as a specific numerical value by updating and displaying the numerical value of the predetermined display, and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the numerical value of the predetermined display becomes the specific numerical value is provided.
The display means combines any of a first operation state, a second operation state, and a third operation state in which the operation modes in the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display are different in the display period of the predetermined display. It is possible to display the specified display,
The first operation state is a state in which an update display is performed in which the numerical values of the predetermined display are sequentially added from the first numerical value to the second numerical value.
The second operation state is a state in which the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed.
The third operation state is a state in which an update display is performed by subtracting the numerical value of the predetermined display.
Even if the length of the period of the third operating state is the same, the length of the period of the first operating state included in the display period of the predetermined display and the length of the period of the second operating state are combined. Ri expected degree Do different, which is controlled to an advantageous state,
When the operation mode becomes the first operation state after the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is started, the update display of the numerical value of the predetermined display is started. A gaming machine having a higher degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than when the operation mode is changed to the second operation state and then to the third operation state.

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