JP2018166849A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable a player to have expectations toward a high winning probability of a lottery without causing loss to a Pachinko parlor.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine reads a setting switch, and determines probability setting for determining a winning probability in winning/losing determination of a special pattern when a RAM is cleared on power-on. Although the Pachinko machine executes a read-ahead performance for suggesting a result of the winning/losing determination by displaying a read-ahead reserved pattern in accordance with holding storage, the Pachinko machine executes a setting change performance for suggesting a change in probability setting (change in setting) by changing the read-ahead reserved pattern displayed by the read-ahead performance. The setting change performance is executed at a different frequency between when a setting change advantageous to a player is performed and when a setting change not advantageous to a player is performed (S520, S525).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a pachinko machine, it is known that the probability of a lottery performed by winning a prize at a starting port can be changed by an employee of a pachinko parlor or the like (Patent Document 1). Further, in such a gaming machine, the main board instructs the symbol control board using a command corresponding to a set value that determines the probability of the lottery, and the symbol control board uses a table corresponding to the command. It is known to produce an effect (Patent Document 2). As a result, it is possible to produce an effect according to the probability of winning in the lottery.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-131059 JP 2003-199931 A

However, according to the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, it becomes clear how much probability is won by lottery depending on the contents of the production. As a result, there is a possibility that a game with a gaming machine that is disadvantageous to the player may be avoided, which may cause a loss in the pachinko parlor.
An object of the present invention is to make a player expect to have a high probability of winning a lottery without losing a pachinko parlor.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problem, performs a lottery to win with a predetermined probability, and when winning the lottery, a gaming means for giving a player a predetermined game value; A production means for performing an effect relating to the lottery and informing the result of the lottery in the production; a setting means for determining the probability according to the operation; and a determination means for determining whether or not the probability has been changed by the setting means, When the determination means determines that the probability has been changed by the determination means, the effect means suggests a change in the probability using the display unit used for the effect.

  According to such a configuration, since it is suggested that the winning probability in the lottery has been changed (hereinafter, setting change), it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the winning probability has increased. it can. On the other hand, since only the setting change is suggested, the player cannot grasp whether the winning probability has become higher or lower, and cannot avoid a game in a gaming machine in which the setting change has been made disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high probability of winning the lottery without losing the pachinko parlor.

Further, as described in claim 2, when the determining means determines that the probability has been changed by the determining means, when the probability increases due to the change, and when the probability decreases, The change of the probability may be suggested in the same or substantially the same manner.
According to such a configuration, even if a setting change is suggested, the player cannot grasp whether the winning probability has become higher or lower, and the game on the gaming machine in which the setting change has been made disadvantageous to the player. Cannot be avoided.

Note that “substantially the same” means that, for example, two setting changes suggest the same form at first glance,
It has a slight difference that can be found when compared in detail. In other words, “substantially the same” means that the two setting changes suggest to players who are not proficient in gaming on a gaming machine, but are players who are proficient in gaming on a gaming machine. We say that we have slight difference that we can grasp.

  By making the suggestion of the setting change when the winning probability increases and decreases due to the setting change almost the same, when the setting change is suggested, it is a fun game to distinguish whether the winning probability has increased or decreased Can be given to the player, and the fun of the game can be enhanced. In addition, by becoming familiar with the game on the gaming machine, it becomes possible to play the game on the gaming machine that has been changed in a setting advantageous to the player, and the player's motivation to play can be enhanced.

In addition, when it is determined that the probability has been changed by the determining means, the directing means suggests changing the probability at different frequencies when the probability increases due to the change and when the probability decreases. Also good.
According to such a configuration, if the frequency of suggesting setting changes is high, the player expects that the winning probability has increased. That is, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of guessing whether an advantageous setting change has been made based on the frequency of suggesting the setting change.

On the other hand, even if the winning probability is lowered due to the setting change, since the setting change is suggested, the player cannot accurately grasp whether or not the winning probability has increased. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to avoid playing the game machine in which the setting change has been made unfavorable to the player, and it is possible to avoid the loss in the pachinko parlor.
Even when the setting is not changed, the setting change may be suggested. Thereby, it can suppress that the game in the game machine in which the setting change is not made is avoided. In this case, the occurrence frequency P2 of the setting change suggestion when the winning probability is increased by the setting change, the occurrence frequency P1 of the suggestion when the winning probability is decreased, and the occurrence frequency P0 of the suggestion when the setting change is not made Is preferably P2>P0> P1.

  In addition, the gaming machine is configured as a ball game machine, and the gaming means extracts a random number due to the gaming ball entering a predetermined starting area, and stores the extracted random number on hold. And a lottery is performed based on a random number related to the hold memory. When the hold memory is performed as the effect, the display unit displays a hold display indicating that the hold memory is generated corresponding to the hold memory. The change of the probability may be suggested by changing the mode of the hold display.

  The hold display is performed over a plurality of lotteries, and there are many opportunities to be noticed by the player. In addition, by changing the hold display, a pre-reading effect that suggests hitting with the hold storage may be performed. In such a case, it is considered that the player is paying attention to the hold display during the game. . For this reason, the setting change can be suggested so as to remain in the player's impression by changing the mode of the hold display.

Further, it is possible to suggest a setting change together with the pre-reading effect, and thereby it is possible to suggest the setting change so as to remain in the player's impression.
In the reference invention 1, the setting means determines a probability according to a stage designated from the outside among a plurality of predetermined stages, and the rendering means is determined to have been changed by the determination means. In some cases, the change of the probability may be suggested in a different manner when the stage related to the probability before the change and the stage related to the probability after the change differ by X stages or more and when not.

Here, X is an integer of 2 or more, and X may be 2 as an example. Moreover, X can be set to various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like. The same applies to Reference Inventions 2 to 11 described below.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp whether or not the stage of determining the winning probability (hereinafter referred to as probability setting) has changed greatly according to the setting change suggestion. For this reason, the player can be expected to have a setting change that greatly increases the probability setting. Increasing the probability setting means changing the probability setting so as to be advantageous to the player, and decreasing the probability setting is setting the probability setting so as to be disadvantageous to the player. It means making changes.

On the other hand, when a setting change that greatly reduces the probability setting is made, the setting change is suggested in the same manner as when the probability setting is greatly increased. For this reason, the player cannot grasp whether or not the winning probability has increased, and cannot avoid a game with a gaming machine in which the probability setting has greatly decreased. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid giving a loss to the pachinko parlor.
Further, in the reference invention 2, the setting means determines the probability according to the stage designated from the outside among the plurality of predetermined stages, and the rendering means is determined that the probability is changed by the determination means. In some cases, the change of the probability may be suggested at a different frequency when the stage related to the probability before the change and the stage related to the probability after the change are different from each other by X stages or more.

According to such a configuration, the player can grasp whether or not the probability setting has largely changed based on the frequency of suggesting the setting change. For this reason, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the probability setting has greatly increased due to the setting change.
On the other hand, even when the probability setting greatly decreases due to the setting change, the setting change is suggested at the same frequency as when the probability setting greatly increases. For this reason, the player cannot grasp whether or not the winning probability has increased, and cannot avoid a game with a gaming machine in which the probability setting has greatly decreased. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid giving a loss to the pachinko parlor.

  Further, in the reference invention 3, the setting means determines the probability according to the stage designated from the outside among the plurality of predetermined stages, and the production means is determined that the probability is changed by the determination means. In some cases, the stage related to the probability before the change and the stage related to the probability after the change are different by X stages or more, and the probability after the change is higher than the probability before the change. A change in probability may be suggested in a manner.

It is considered relatively rare that a setting change that increases the probability setting by two or more stages is performed. On the other hand, according to the reference invention 3, when such a setting change is performed, the setting change is suggested in a mode different from normal. For this reason, the player can be expected to win the game, and the player can be pleased.
Further, in the reference invention 4, the setting means determines the probability according to the stage designated from the outside among the plurality of predetermined stages, and the rendering means is determined that the probability is changed by the determination means. In some cases, the stage related to the probability before the change and the stage related to the probability after the change are different by X stages or more, and the probability after the change is higher than the probability before the change. You may suggest a change in probability with frequency.

  As described above, it is considered relatively rare that a setting change that increases the probability setting by two or more stages is performed. On the other hand, according to the reference invention 4, when such a setting change is performed, the frequency of suggesting the setting change is different from the usual. For this reason, the player can be made to guess whether or not the setting change has been made to be advantageous to the player based on the frequency of suggesting the setting change, and the player can be enjoyed.

Further, in the reference invention 5, when the determination means determines that the probability has been changed by the determination means, the change of the probability is different between when the probability is highest due to the change and when it is not. May suggest.
According to such a configuration, when a setting change is made to obtain a winning probability that is most advantageous to the player, the setting change is suggested in a different manner from the normal case. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect to win a game and to please the player.

In Reference Invention 6, when the determining means determines that the probability has been changed by the determining means, the changing of the probability is different between when the probability is highest due to the change and when it is not. May suggest.
It is considered that it is relatively rare for the setting change to be the most advantageous winning probability for the player. On the other hand, according to the reference invention 6, when such a setting change is performed, the frequency of suggesting the setting change is different from the usual. For this reason, the player can be made to guess whether or not the setting has been changed to the most advantageous winning probability based on the frequency of suggesting the setting change, and the player can be enjoyed.

Moreover, in the reference invention 7, the effect means may not suggest the change of the probability when a predetermined effect period elapses after the determination means determines that the probability is changed.
When a long period of time has passed after the setting change, the winning probability does not change around the time point, and if the setting change is suggested at such timing, there is a risk that the interest will be lost. In other words, once a setting change has been made, if the setting change is suggested, the player who understands the suggestion of the setting change cannot have the expectation that the winning probability has increased. There is a fear. On the other hand, according to the said structure, after a setting change, a setting change is suggested only for a fixed period. For this reason, it is possible to give an expectation that the winning probability has increased to the player when the setting change is suggested.

In the reference invention 8, when it is determined that the probability is changed by the determining means, the length of the production period is different when the probability is increased due to the change and when the probability is decreased. Also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp whether or not the winning probability has increased according to the period during which the setting change is suggested. For this reason, the player can guess whether or not the setting change has been made to increase the winning probability by continuously playing the game with the gaming machine and grasping whether or not the setting change is suggested. Therefore, the player can be enjoyed.

In Reference Invention 9, when it is determined that the probability has been changed by the determining means, when the probability is increased by the change, the effect period may be longer than when the probability is decreased. .
According to such a configuration, the player can have an expectation that the winning probability is increased by the setting change when the setting change is suggested for a long period of time. For this reason, a player can be pleased.

In Reference Invention 10, when it is determined that the probability has been changed by the determining means, the effect period may be longer as the probability after the change is higher.
According to such a configuration, the player can have an expectation that the winning probability is increased due to the setting change as the suggestion of the setting change continues for a long period of time. For this reason, a player can be pleased.

Further, in the reference invention 11, the setting means determines a probability according to a stage designated from the outside among a plurality of predetermined stages, and when the determination means determines that the probability has been changed, When the probability increases due to the change, the performance period may become longer as the stage related to the probability after the change becomes advantageous to the player.
According to such a configuration, the player can have an expectation that the probability setting has increased due to the setting change as the suggestion of the setting change continues over a long period of time. For this reason, a player can be pleased.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the first embodiment. It is a back view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the prefetch pending | holding symbol displayed by the setting change effect in the prefetch effect in 1st Embodiment. In 1st Embodiment, it is a table | surface which shows the presence or absence of execution of the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect defined corresponding to a win symbol. It is a flowchart of the RAM clear process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the setting change process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production period setting process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the main routine in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the start winning confirmation process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the success / failure determination processing in the first embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the special game process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the setting change process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the prefetch determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the standby screen in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart about the standby screen display process in 2nd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[First Embodiment]
[Description of configuration]
(1) About whole structure As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of 1st Embodiment has a structure which hold | maintains each structure in the outer frame 51 which makes a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 is configured so that a front frame (glass frame) 52 into which a glass sheet 61 is fitted and an inner frame to be described later can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are installed on both the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, so that game sounds are output, thereby improving the game preference. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality, in addition to a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the gaming state.
An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 63 are moved to a dollar box provided in the game store by operating a ball removal lever. Can do. An effect button 67 and a jog dial 68 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball rental button 57, a settlement button 58, a balance on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display 59 is provided.

1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is mounted at the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 13 is installed on the left side of the game case 3. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 13, a plurality of types of random numbers used for determining whether or not the normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol) is determined are extracted, and whether or not the game is correct is determined based on the extracted random numbers.

  Immediately below the center case 5 are a first start port 11 and a second start port 12 that are subjected to a determination of whether or not a special symbol (also referred to as a special diagram) is displayed due to the entry of a game ball. Are arranged side by side. The pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (first special figure) that changes due to entering the first starting port 11 and a second special symbol (second special symbol) that changes due to entering the second starting port 12. 2 types of special symbols. The first start port 11 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, but the second start port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal determination. It is possible to enter the ball only at the time of winning in the normal decision.

When a game ball enters the first start port 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored, and when a game ball enters the second start port 12, A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the figure are extracted and stored on hold. Note that the on-hold storage means storing a random number that is extracted due to the ball entering the starting port or the like and is used for the determination of success / failure.
The second start port 12 configured as an ordinary electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times when winning in the normal determination. Specifically, in a normal gaming state, approximately 2.6 seconds are released twice by one winning.

Below the second start opening 12, a special winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened at the time of a special game performed at the time of winning in the special figure determination is arranged. In the lower left area of the game area 3, four general winning holes 15 are arranged.
In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 18 composed of four LEDs, and a first special figure display device 18. A 2 special figure hold number display device 19, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure hold number display device 8 composed of four LEDs are installed.

The center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. By performing, the symbol effect which alert | reports the result of the right / no-go determination corresponding to a 1st, 2nd special figure is performed.
Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

  A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port is provided at the bottom of the board surface. The game nail 4 may be configured as a special game nail that is a bar-shaped member that is difficult or impossible to adjust the nail. In addition, you may provide a special game nail only in specific parts, such as the circumference | surroundings of the 1st, 2nd starting openings 11 and 12 and the big winning opening 14. The special game nail is, for example, considered to be made of a material that has high brittleness and hardness, is difficult to be deformed, and is destroyed before deformation occurs when a large force is applied. Specifically, for example, it may be configured by cast iron or a resin having such properties. In addition, an obstacle (for example, a wall-like object or a block-like object) configured to be difficult or impossible to deform may be arranged instead of the special game nail. Of course, normal game nails may be used instead of special game nails.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. Further, in the first embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (rental balls) in accordance with the operation of the lending button.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.
(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port SW12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation SW 13a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 13, a count SW 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 14, and a general winning opening SW 15a for detecting the gaming balls that have entered the general winning opening 15. The detection signal from etc. is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
In addition, the main controller 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure reservation number display device 18, and a second connected to each other via a symbol display device relay terminal board 90. The display of the special figure hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the universal figure hold number display device 8 is controlled.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the ordinary accessory solenoid 12b.
The main control device 80 is connected to a setting switch 16 for setting a winning probability in determining whether or not a special figure is true. The setting switch 16 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. When the inner frame is opened, the setting switch 16 can be operated. That is, the player cannot operate the setting switch 16, and a pachinko shop clerk or the like can operate the setting switch 16. For example, the setting switch 16 may be configured as a dip switch or the like.

Further, the main controller 80 is provided with a RAM backup power source, and the contents of the RAM are held by the backup power source even when power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 50. The main controller 80 is connected to a RAM clear switch 17 that clears the contents of the RAM.
An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In the first embodiment, a configuration is used in which a detection signal of the payout SW 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81 and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW35, the inner frame closing SW36, the ball cut SW23, the payout SW21, and the full SW22, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW22. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 22 and the ball break SW 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 20 because the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display device 25 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The checkout display device 25 has a ball rental button 57 for requesting a game ball to be rented, and a request for payment. A settlement button 58 is provided.

In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frames (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 78, as well as the launch control device. A firing stop signal is transmitted to 84.
In the first embodiment, a game ball is paid out. However, a configuration in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out may be used.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.
In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. In the first embodiment, only one-way communication from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 may be possible.

Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device includes the data for lamp control. The various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.
The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67 and a jog dial 68. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols.
[Description of operation]
(1) Outline In the pachinko machine 50 according to the first embodiment, random numbers extracted due to the balls entering the first and second start ports 11 and 12 are stored on hold. Then, a random number related to the hold storage is read, and whether or not the special figure is appropriate is determined based on the random number. Specifically, in the determination of success / failure, it is determined whether or not the random number matches the winning value registered in the determination table for success / failure. And if it is won by the determination of whether or not the special figure is won, a special game for opening the special winning opening 14 is performed over a plurality of rounds.

  Further, the pachinko machine 50 has a probability variation mode and a time reduction mode as the gaming state. In the probability variation mode, the probability of winning in the determination of whether or not a special figure is won increases. Specifically, there are two types of success / failure determination tables: a probability variation table that is used during the probability variation mode and a normal table that is used when not in the probability variation mode. A value is registered. For this reason, during the probability variation mode, the winning determination is made with a higher probability than in the case of not being the probability variation mode. Also, during the time reduction mode, the probability of winning in the normal determination is increased, and the opening time of the second start port 12 when winning in the normal determination is prolonged, and the second start port 12 is opened. Easy to enter.

  In the pachinko machine 50, various effects relating to the determination of whether or not the special drawing is appropriate are performed. Specifically, for example, when a hold memory is newly generated, a hold effect is performed, and a hold symbol corresponding to the hold memory is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. It should be noted that the reserved symbol is erased when the determination is made based on the reserved memory corresponding to the reserved symbol. Also, for example, when the special symbol is determined to be true or false, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the effect symbol and then displays the effect symbol. The symbol effect to notify is performed. In addition, during the special game, an effect indicating the progress status of the special game is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the current round, the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 14, and the like are displayed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a pre-reading effect that suggests the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure is based on the reserved memory is performed before the determination of whether or not the special figure is made. In the pre-reading effect, for example, as the reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory that is the target of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading reserved symbol that suggests that the winning determination is hit is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.
When the game is not being performed, the effect symbol display device 6 displays a standby screen.

(2) About setting change By operating the setting switch 16, the pachinko machine 50 determines the winning probability (hereinafter, also simply referred to as winning probability) in the determination of whether or not the special drawing is given by n stages (n is an integer of 2 or more). Can be set. That is, n types of determination tables corresponding to the setting values 1 to n are stored in the ROM or the like of the main controller 80. More specifically, n types of normal tables and n types of probability variation tables are provided. Then, whether or not the special figure is determined is determined by using the determination table corresponding to the setting value designated by the setting switch 16, thereby winning the determination of the special figure with a winning probability corresponding to the setting value. Note that the value of n may be 3 or more. In addition, the winning probability may be higher as the setting value is larger (or as the setting value is smaller). Hereinafter, the stage of the winning probability designated by the setting switch 16 is referred to as probability setting.

  Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine 50 is supplied in a state where the RAM clear switch 17 is operated, the RAM of the main controller 80 is initialized (hereinafter referred to as RAM clear) and designated by the setting switch 16. The set probability setting is read out. Hereinafter, changing the probability setting by operating the RAM clear switch 17 and the setting switch 16 is referred to as setting change.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 50, a setting change effect that suggests that the setting has been changed is performed. In the setting change effect, in addition to the case where the winning probability is increased due to the setting change (hereinafter, the setting is increased) and the case where the winning probability is decreased due to the setting change (hereinafter, the setting is decreased), the RAM clear is performed but the winning probability is increased. Is also performed when there is no change (hereinafter, there is no setting change). It should be noted that the setting change effect in the case of no setting change is a so-called gas effect.

  As an example, the setting change effect is performed in a prefetch effect using a reserved symbol. Specifically, when the setting change effect is performed, the prefetch hold symbol is displayed in a mode different from the normal prefetch effect. More specifically, for example, the color or shape of the prefetch reservation symbol may be changed, or the prefetch reservation symbol may be blinked. Further, for example, it is conceivable to move the prefetch reservation symbol so as to sway in a predetermined direction (hereinafter referred to as peristalsis). In addition, for example, it is conceivable to display an additional image superimposed on the prefetch hold symbol, or to display an additional image around the prefetch hold symbol (hereinafter referred to as additional image display).

Here, the absolute value of the difference between the probability setting before the setting change and the probability setting after the setting change is described as a setting difference. In the setting change effect, when the setting difference due to the setting change is X stages or more, the setting difference is X
The prefetch pending symbols are displayed in different manners when the level is less than the stage and when the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value. The highest value is a probability setting that has the highest winning probability and is most advantageous to the player. X is an integer equal to or greater than 2. For example, X = 2 may be used. FIG. 5 shows a display mode of the prefetch hold symbol in the setting change effect when X = 2. Of course, the value of X can be various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like. In the first embodiment, as an example, different prefetch reservation symbols are provided corresponding to the first and second special drawings.

  In the pachinko machine 50, when the setting difference due to the setting change is the same, the setting change effect is performed in the same manner in the case of the setting increase and the case of the setting decrease. However, the setting change effects in each case may be slightly different, and these aspects may be substantially the same. More specifically, “substantially the same” means that the two setting change effects are the same at first glance, but have a slight difference that can be found when a detailed comparison is made. In other words, “substantially the same” means that two setting change effects appear to be the same for a player who is not familiar with the game on the pachinko machine 50, but is a player who is familiar with the game on the pachinko machine 50. It means that there is a slight difference that can be grasped.

  Specifically, for example, in the setting change effect, if the color and shape of the look-ahead reserved symbol are different from the normal look-ahead effect, the color and shape of the look-ahead reserved symbol are changed when the setting decreases and when the setting increases. It may be slightly different. Further, for example, if the prefetch hold symbol is blinked in the setting change effect, the blinking cycle, the blinking frequency, and the like may be slightly different between the setting decrease time and the setting increase time. In addition, for example, if the pre-reading reserved symbol is moved in the setting change effect, the magnitude and direction of the swing may be slightly different between when the setting is reduced and when the setting is increased. Further, for example, if the additional image display is performed in the setting change effect, the position, size, shape, color, and the like of the additional image may be slightly different between when the setting is reduced and when the setting is increased.

Furthermore, a first setting change effect and a second setting change effect that are substantially the same may be provided as setting change effects when the setting differences due to setting changes are the same. When the setting is increased, the first setting change effect is performed more frequently than the second setting change effect. When the setting is decreased, the second setting change effect is performed more frequently than the first setting change effect. You can go.
Further, the setting change effect may be performed at a different frequency in each case of setting increase, setting decrease, and no setting change. As an example, in the case of a setting increase, a setting change effect may be performed in the pre-reading effect of the reserved memory related to the random number for determining the big hit symbol with symbols A to E and G to I as the symbol (FIG. 6). . In the case where there is no setting change, a setting change effect may be performed in the pre-reading effect of the reserved memory related to the big hit symbol determining random number with the symbols A to C, E, and F as the winning symbol. Further, in the case of a decrease in setting, a setting change effect may be performed in the pre-reading effect of the reserved memory related to the big hit symbol determining random number with symbols A, C, and F as the winning symbol. Thereby, the setting change effect can be performed with the highest frequency when the setting is increased, and the setting change effect can be performed with the lowest frequency when the setting is decreased. Of course, the setting change effect may be performed at the same frequency in each case of setting increase, setting decrease, no setting change, or any two of these cases.

Below, operation | movement of the pachinko machine 50 of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
(3) About RAM clear process First, the RAM clear process performed in the main controller 80 at the time of power-on of the pachinko machine 50 is demonstrated (FIG. 7).
When the power of the pachinko machine 50 is turned on, the main controller 80 performs an initial process (S100) when the power is turned on, and then, based on the detection signal from the RAM clear switch 17, whether or not the RAM clear switch 17 is ON. Is determined (S105). If an affirmative determination is obtained (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S130, and if a negative determination is obtained (S105: No), the process proceeds to S110.

  In S <b> 110, the main control device 80 calculates a determination value (check sum) in the RAM of the main control device 80. Further, the RAM determination value calculated by the main controller 80 and stored in the storage means when the power is turned off is read, and the process proceeds to S115. The storage means may be a rewritable nonvolatile storage device such as an EEPROM, or may be the RAM of the main controller 80 that is backed up even when the power is turned off.

In S115, main controller 80 determines whether or not the newly calculated RAM determination value matches the read RAM determination value. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S115: Yes), the RAM determination value is regarded as normal, and the process proceeds to S120. If a negative determination is obtained (S115: No), the process proceeds to S135. To do.
In S120, the main controller 80 performs processing at the time of power recovery (for example, transmission of a command for returning the sub integrated control device 83 to the power-off state), and proceeds to S125.

In S125, the main controller 80 sets various interrupts, and proceeds to the main routine.
On the other hand, in S130 that is shifted to when the RAM clear switch 17 is ON, the main controller 80 waits until the RAM clear switch 17 is turned OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 17 is OFF. If it is OFF (S130: Yes), the process proceeds to S135, and if it is not OFF (S130: No), the process proceeds to S130 again. .

In S135, main controller 80 performs RAM clear that sets all areas of RAM to 0 with the probability setting saved, and proceeds to S140. At this time, the main control device 80 may instruct devices such as the sub integrated control device 83 and the payout control device 81 to clear the RAM.
In S140, the main controller 80 performs an initial value random number setting process for setting an initial value random number used for various lotteries in the game, and proceeds to S145.

In S145, the main controller 80 performs initial setting of the RAM of the main controller 80, and proceeds to S150.
In S150, the main controller 80 sets various interrupts, and proceeds to S155.
In S155, the main controller 80 executes a setting change process for changing the setting according to the operation state of the setting switch 16, and the process proceeds to S160.

In S160, main controller 80 executes an effect period setting process for setting an effect period, which is a period during which the setting change effect is performed, and proceeds to the main routine.
(4) Setting Change Process Next, a setting change process for changing the setting according to the operation state of the setting switch 16 will be described (FIG. 8).

  In S <b> 200, the main controller 80 grasps the operation state of the setting switch 16 based on the signal from the setting switch 16 and grasps the probability setting designated by the setting switch 16. The main controller 80 also compares the latest probability setting stored in the RAM of the main controller 80 with the probability setting designated by the setting switch 16 to determine whether there is a setting change. If the setting is changed (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205. If the setting is not changed (S200: No), the process is terminated.

In addition, it is possible to change the setting by various methods without being limited to the operation of the setting switch 16. Specifically, for example, an operation signal from an operation unit such as a touch panel provided on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 may be input to the main control device 80. The effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 may be configured as the operation unit. The main control device 80 may transmit a command to the sub integrated control device 83 and cause the effect symbol display device 6 to display a setting change screen for instructing an operation for changing the setting. And main controller 80 may change a setting according to the operation received via the above-mentioned operation part, while a setting change screen is displayed. Further, for example, it is conceivable that a signal from an external device connected to the pachinko machine 50 is input to the main control device 80, and the main control device 80 changes the setting according to the signal.

In S205, main controller 80 sets a change flag, and proceeds to S210.
Here, in the RAM of the main controller 80, a first storage area for storing the latest probability setting and a second storage area for storing the probability setting immediately before being changed to the latest probability setting (previous probability setting). And are provided. Note that these storage areas may be provided in the nonvolatile storage device described above. In S210, main controller 80 stores the probability setting stored in the first storage area in the second storage area, and also stores the probability setting specified by setting switch 16 in the first storage area. Hereinafter, saving the new probability setting while changing the storage area of the previously saved probability setting in this way is referred to as shift storage. Then, the main controller 80 proceeds to S215.

  In addition, first to Xth storage areas (x is an integer of 3 or more) are provided as storage areas for probability setting. In these storage areas, the latest probability setting and the probability setting from the previous time to X-1 times before are set. And may be saved. When the setting is changed, all the probability settings stored in the yth storage area (y is an integer between 1 and x-1) are stored in the y + 1th storage area and the first storage is performed. Shift storage may be performed by storing the latest probability setting in the area.

In S215, main controller 80 compares the latest probability setting with the previous probability setting, and determines whether or not the setting has increased. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220. If the determination is negative (S215: No), the process proceeds to S225.
In S220, main controller 80 sets an increase flag and ends this process.

On the other hand, in S225, the main controller 80 clears the increase flag and ends this process.
The main control device 80 may transmit both or one of the probability setting and the increase flag stored in each storage area to the sub integrated control device 83. On the other hand, the sub integrated control device 83 may store the received probability setting and increase flag in the RAM or the above-described nonvolatile storage device. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 may display the probability setting and the contents of the increase flag on the effect symbol display device 6 or the like in accordance with a predetermined operation performed by a salesperson of a pachinko parlor or the like.

Further, main controller 80 may transmit both or one of the probability setting and the increase flag stored in each storage area to an external device such as hall computer 87.
(5) About production period setting process Next, the production period setting process which sets the production period which is a period which performs a setting change production is demonstrated (FIG. 9).

In S300, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of a setting change by comparing the latest probability setting with the previous probability setting. If the setting is changed (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305. If the setting is not changed (S300: No), the process proceeds to S340.
In S305, main controller 80 determines whether a setting increase has occurred based on the latest probability setting and the previous probability setting. If the determination is affirmative (S305: Yes), the process proceeds to S310. If the determination is negative (S305: No), the process proceeds to S335.

In S310, main controller 80 determines whether or not the latest probability setting is the highest value. If the determination is affirmative (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S330. If the determination is negative (S310: No), the process proceeds to S315.
In S330, main controller 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as 6 days as an example, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S315, main controller 80 determines whether or not the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to X stages based on the latest probability setting and the previous probability setting. X may be 2 as an example. Of course, not limited to this, the value of X can be various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like. If the determination is affirmative (S315: Yes), the process proceeds to S325. If the determination is negative (S315: No), the process proceeds to S320.

In S325, main controller 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as 5 days as an example, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S320, main controller 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as four days as an example, and ends this processing.
On the other hand, in S340 which shifts when the setting change is not made, the main control device 80 sets the effect period of the setting change effect as an example to 3 days, and ends this processing.

Moreover, in S335 which transfers in the case of setting fall, the main control apparatus 80 sets the production period of a setting change effect as an example to 2 days, and complete | finishes this process.
Of course, the setting method of each production | presentation period is not limited to what was mentioned above, It is possible to set a production | presentation period to various length.
Further, for example, in the case of a setting decrease, the effect period may be made longer than in the case where there is no setting change. Also, for example, in the case of a setting decrease, the effect period may be made longer than in the case of a setting increase. Further, when the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value, the effect period may be shortened as compared to other cases.

  Further, for example, as the winning probability set by the probability setting after the setting change becomes higher (in other words, the probability setting after the setting change becomes advantageous to the player), the effect period may be lengthened. More specifically, it is assumed that three stages of probability settings 1 to 3 are provided. In addition, it becomes advantageous to a player as the numerical value indicating the stage increases (the winning probability increases). An effect period when the stage is 3 is T3, an effect period when the stage is 2 is T2, and an effect period when the stage is 1 is T1. At this time, T3> T2> T1 may be satisfied. In addition, T3> T2 = T1 may be satisfied, or T3 = T2> T1 may be satisfied.

On the contrary, for example, as the winning probability set by the probability setting after the setting change is lowered, the effect period may be lengthened. That is, T3 <T2 <T1 may be satisfied. In addition, T3 <T2 = T1 may be satisfied, or T3 = T2 <T1 may be satisfied.
Furthermore, the setting change effect may be continuously performed without providing the effect period.
(6) Main Routine Next, the main routine in the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

In S10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been activated by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is made. If the determination is obtained (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.
In S15, the main controller 80 performs initial settings of the CPU, I / O, etc., and proceeds to S75.

On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).
Then, the main control device 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball at a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a determination processing for determining whether or not a special figure is determined due to winning at the starting opening. (S55), special game processing for controlling the special game (S60) is performed. Further, a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S65), an output process for transmitting various information to the hall computer 87, and the like (S70) are executed.

In S75, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
(7) Start Winning Confirmation Process Next, a start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second start ports 11 and 12 and generating a hold memory in accordance with the winning will be described (FIG. 11). ). This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed from the main routine.

In S400, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball win has occurred in the first and second start ports 11 and 12 based on the detection signals of the first and second start ports SW11a and 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.
In S405, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of special-purpose hold storage corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred is an upper limit value (4 as an example). If the determination is negative (S405: No), the process proceeds to S410. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process ends.

  In S410, the main controller 80 determines a jackpot determining random number used for determining whether or not the special figure corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred, and a symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the winning determination is made. Extraction of random numbers for determining jackpot symbols to determine, random numbers for reach determination to determine whether or not to deviate from reach in symbol production, random numbers for determining variation patterns for determining the variation time of special symbols, etc. These random numbers are stored as reserved storage. Note that “reach miss” means that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a state of losing after reaching the reach state in the symbol effect. Then, a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process proceeds to S415.

In S415, main controller 80 executes a prefetch determination process for determining whether or not to perform a prefetch effect for newly generated on-hold storage, and ends this process.
(8) Pre-reading determination processing Next, pre-reading determination processing for determining whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect for the newly generated on-hold storage and determining whether or not to perform a setting change effect in the pre-reading effect. This will be described (FIG. 12). This process is called from the start winning confirmation process.

In S500, main controller 80 determines whether to perform a prefetch effect. Specifically, for example, the main control device 80, when the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage that is the target of the prefetch determination processing is a value that is a hit in the determination of the success or failure, a predetermined value, etc. You may decide to perform prefetching production. In addition, for example, the main control device 80 indicates that the reach determination random number is out of reach in the design effect, or if the reach determination random number or the variation pattern determination random number is used, When it is found that (a missed reach with a high expectation level for winning) occurs, it may be determined to perform the pre-reading effect. Further, for example, main controller 80 may perform lottery using random numbers in these cases, and may determine to perform pre-reading effects when winning by lottery. When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be performed (S500: Yes), the main control device 80 proceeds to S505, and otherwise (S500: No), this processing is terminated.

In S505, main controller 80 determines whether or not a change flag is set (whether or not a setting change has occurred in the RAM clear process). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S510, and when a negative determination is obtained (S505: No), the process proceeds to S535.
In S <b> 510, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the effect period has elapsed from the time when the RAM clear was last executed by the clock function provided in the main control device 80. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S515, and when a negative determination is obtained (S510: No), the process proceeds to S530.

Although the setting change effect is not performed after the effect period has elapsed by the processing of S510, the setting change effect may be resumed when a certain period has elapsed after the effect period has elapsed. In addition, even during the production period, a time when the setting change production is not performed may be provided.
Whether or not the production period has elapsed is determined using a clock function, but the clock function has a backup power source and continues operation even when power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 50. Is preferred. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a backup power source for the clock function may not be provided, and the clock function may be activated only while power is being supplied to the pachinko machine 50. In this case, the total operating time of the pachinko machine 50 from the setting change time may be measured across the power supply stop period, and the setting change effect may be terminated when the total operating time exceeds the effect period. Specifically, after the setting is changed, the elapsed time during the power supply is measured by a clock function, and the measured elapsed time is calculated every time the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. You may memorize | store as total operation time in a memory | storage device. When the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is resumed, the total operating time is read from the storage device, and the elapsed time measured by the clock function is added to the total operating time. The operating time may be measured.

In S530, main controller 80 clears the change flag and the increase flag, and proceeds to S535.
On the other hand, in S515, main controller 80 determines whether or not an increase flag is set (whether or not the setting is increased). When an affirmative determination is obtained (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S520, and when a negative determination is obtained (S515: No), the process proceeds to S525.

  In S520 and S525, the main controller 80 performs a lottery using random numbers, and determines that a setting change effect will be performed when the lottery is won. As an example, the lottery in S520 (the lottery in the case of setting increase) wins with a probability of 60%, and the lottery in S525 (the lottery in the case of no setting change and setting reduction) has a probability of 30%. You may win. Of course, the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that the winning probability in the lottery when the setting is increased is higher than the winning probability in the lottery when the setting is decreased. On the other hand, the winning probability when the setting is increased may be lower than the winning probability when there is no setting change and when the setting is decreased. For example, when there is no setting change, it is good also as a structure which does not perform a setting change effect.

When determining that the setting change effect is to be performed, main controller 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect and the setting change effect to sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the main control device 80 has not decided to perform the setting change effect, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect to the sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process.
Further, in S535 that is shifted when the setting change has not occurred or when the effect period has elapsed, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing a prefetch effect to the sub integrated control device 83, and this process is performed. finish.

  Note that the prefetch determination process is executed for the reserved memory when a new reserved memory is generated. However, the prefetch determination processing may be executed not only for the newly generated reserved memory but also for the reserved memory generated before the reserved memory. Further, the prefetch determination processing may be executed not only when a new reserved memory is generated but also at any timing with respect to any one of the stored memories that are generated at that time.

(9) About the success / failure determination process Next, the success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the special figure is determined based on the jackpot determination random number stored on hold will be described (FIGS. 13 to 16). This process is executed from the main routine.
First, with reference to FIG. 13, in S600, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not a special game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S600: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S600: No), the process proceeds to S605.

In step S605, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure variation display is in progress. If the determination is affirmative (S605: Yes), the process proceeds to S680 in FIG. 15, and if the determination is negative (S605: No), the process proceeds to S610.
In S610, main controller 80 determines whether or not a special figure is being confirmed. If the determination is affirmative (S610: Yes), the process proceeds to S690 in FIG. 16, and if the determination is negative (S610: No), the process proceeds to S615 in FIG.

Subsequently, in FIG. 14, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not there is a pending storage, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S620 and in the case of a negative determination (S615: No), this process ends.
In S620, main controller 80 selects one of the reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure, and decrements the number of the reserved memories corresponding to the same special figure as the selected reserved memory. Note that when there is a reserved memory corresponding to the first special figure and a reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure, the oldest reserved memory corresponding to the first special figure may be selected (that is, the first special figure). The reserved memory corresponding to one special figure may be preferentially digested). Of course, not limited to this, the oldest reserved memory may be selected regardless of the type of the corresponding special figure, or the oldest reserved memory corresponding to the second special figure may be selected (that is, the first special figure). 2) The reserved memory corresponding to the special figure may be preferentially digested). Then, the selected random number related to the pending storage is stored in the buffer, and the process proceeds to S625.

In S625, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S625: Yes), the process proceeds to S630 and in the case of a negative determination. (S625: No), the process proceeds to S635.
In S630, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure corresponding to the hold storage is based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change mode. To digest the reserved memory. In other words, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number matches the hit value registered in the probability variation table. At this time, main controller 80 uses a probability change table corresponding to the latest probability setting. As a result, the winning determination of the special figure is won with the winning probability corresponding to the latest probability setting. Then, the main controller 80 proceeds to S640.

  On the other hand, in S635, main controller 80 responds to the reserved memory based on the jackpot determining random number related to the selected reserved memory and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the gaming state that is not in the probability variation mode. The determination of whether or not the special figure is correct is executed, and the reserved memory is digested. In other words, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number matches the hit value registered in the normal table. At this time, main controller 80 uses a normal table according to the latest probability setting. As a result, the winning determination of the special figure is won with the winning probability corresponding to the latest probability setting. Then, the process proceeds to S640.

In S640, main controller 80 determines in S630 or S635 that the jackpot determination random number related to the selected hold storage matches the winning value (when it is determined in the determination of whether or not the special figure is true) (S640). : Yes), the process proceeds to S645. On the other hand, when that is not right (S640: No), it transfers to S660.
In S645, the main controller 80 determines the winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number related to the digested reserved memory, so that the number of rounds of the special game, whether to shift to the probability change mode or the short time mode after the special game is determined. To decide. Then, the process proceeds to S650.

In S650, the main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determining random number related to the digested reserved memory, and proceeds to S655.
In S655, the main controller 80 sets the number of special games rounds, the opening pattern of the special prize opening, the effect time related to the special game, the interval time, the effect mode of the special game, etc. The setting state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is set so as to be temporarily saved in the mode buffer until the special game is finished so as to enter the time reduction mode, and the process proceeds to S670.

On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S640, the main control device 80 shifts to the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the digested reserved memory in S660. Based on the above, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and the process proceeds to S665.
In S665, main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of determinations of whether or not the special figure can be executed during the probability change mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of determinations of whether or not the special figure can be executed during the time reduction mode, and the like. And the process proceeds to S670.

In S670, the main control apparatus 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories after decrementing in S620 described above to the sub integrated control apparatus 83, and proceeds to S675.
In S675, the main control device 80 starts the variation display of the special symbol, and transmits a variation start command indicating the variation time of the effect symbol to be variably displayed corresponding to the special symbol to the sub integrated control device 83. In this way, the symbol effect is started, and the present process is terminated.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 15, in S680 to which transition is made during the special figure fluctuation display, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S680: Yes). , The process proceeds to S685, and in the case of a negative determination (S680: No), this process ends.
In S685, the main control device 80 terminates the special symbol variation display, displays the special symbol fixed symbol, and transmits a symbol fixed command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the final symbol display. This process ends.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 16, in S690, during transition to the special figure confirmation display, main controller 80 determines whether the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S690: Yes), the process proceeds to S695. If the determination is negative (S690: No), this process ends.
In S695, the main controller 80 ends the special figure confirmation display, and proceeds to S700.

In S700, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is the one at the time of winning in the determination of success / failure. If the determination is affirmative (S700: Yes), the process proceeds to S705. If the determination is negative (S700: No), the process proceeds to S740.
In S705, main controller 80 refers to a probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode, and clears the probability variation flag if the probability variation flag is 1 (S710), and then proceeds to S715.

In S715, main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction mode is set, and when time reduction flag is 1, it clears the time reduction flag (S720), and then proceeds to S725.
Then, the main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S725), an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S730), and a jackpot start effect process (S735) in order, thereby indicating a special game mode. Alternatively, the special game is started by transmitting a command for instructing the start of the special game to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this processing is ended.

  On the other hand, in S740 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S700, the main control apparatus 80 refers to the probability change flag, and when the flag is 1 (S740: Yes), it executes during the probability change mode. Reference is made to the remaining number (probability variation number) of the determination whether or not the special figure is possible (S745). If the probability variation count is 0 (S745: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S750), and the process proceeds to S755.

In S755, the main controller 80 refers to the time reduction flag. If the flag is 1 (S755: Yes), the main controller 80 determines the remaining number of times (time reduction number) of the special figure determination that can be executed in the time reduction mode. Reference is made (S760). When the number of time reductions is 0 (S760: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S765), and the process proceeds to S770.
In S770, main controller 80 executes state designation command transmission processing, and ends this processing.

(10) Special Game Process Next, a special game process for controlling the progress of the special game will be described (FIGS. 17 to 19). This process is executed from the main routine.
In S800, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous action device is operating, that is, whether or not a special game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805. If the determination is negative (S800: No), the process ends.

In S805, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S830 in FIG. (S805: No), the process proceeds to S810.
In S810, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it is during each round interval in the special game. If the determination is affirmative (S810: Yes), the process proceeds to S850 in FIG. In the case (S810: No), the process proceeds to S815.

In S815, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S870 in FIG. 19 and if the determination is negative. (S815: No), the process proceeds to S820.
In S820, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the start effect time in the special game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S820: Yes), the process proceeds to S825, and in the case of a negative determination ( S820: No), this process is terminated.

In S825, the main control device 80 executes a special winning opening release process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends the present process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 18, in S830 that shifts to the time when the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S830: Yes), the process proceeds to S840. If the determination is negative (S830: No), the process proceeds to S835.

In S835, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S835: Yes), the process proceeds to S840 and in the case of a negative determination (S835: No), this process is terminated.
In S840, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S845.

In S845, the main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the special game, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S850 that shifts during the interval of each round, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special game interval time has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S850: Yes), the main controller 80 shifts to S855. If the determination is negative (S850: No), the process is terminated.

In S855, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is the final round of the special game. If the determination is affirmative (S855: Yes), the process proceeds to S860, and if the determination is negative (S855: No). , The process proceeds to S865.
In S860, main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the special game is ended, and ends the present process.

On the other hand, in S865, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 19, in S870, during transition to the special game end effect, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S870: Yes). , The process proceeds to S875, and in the case of a negative determination (S870: No), this process ends.

In subsequent S875 and S880, the main control device 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and proceeds to S885.
In S885, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change mode after the special game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S885: Yes), the number of special determinations that can be made during the probability change mode is determined. (Probability change count) is set (S890), a probability change flag is set (S895), and the process proceeds to S900.

In S900, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the time-saving mode after the special game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S900: Yes), the number of determinations of whether or not the special figure can be executed during the time-saving mode. (Time reduction number) is set (S905), a time reduction flag is set (S910), and the process proceeds to S915.
In S915 and S920, main controller 80 executes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for terminating the effect relating to the special game and a state designation command transmission process to sub integrated control apparatus 83, and ends this process. .

[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, since it is suggested that the setting change of the winning probability in the determination of whether or not the special figure is made, the player has a sense of expectation that the winning probability has increased. Can be made. On the other hand, since only the setting change is suggested, the player cannot grasp whether the winning probability has become higher or lower, and cannot avoid a game in a gaming machine in which the setting change has been made disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the player can be expected to have a high winning probability in the determination of whether or not the special figure is successful, without losing the pachinko parlor.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine 50 according to the second embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences. Note that the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment indicate the same configuration, and the preceding description is referred to.

  In the second embodiment, the setting change is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the setting change effect is performed in the prefetch effect. However, in the prefetch determination process of the first embodiment, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities depending on whether the setting is increased or not. On the other hand, in the prefetch determination process of the second embodiment, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities in each of the case where the setting is increased, the case where the setting is not changed, and the case where the setting is decreased. In addition to the pre-reading effect, a setting change effect is also performed on the standby screen.

For this reason, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the setting change process and the prefetch determination process, and further, a standby screen display process for performing a setting change effect on the standby screen is performed.
Hereinafter, these differences will be described in detail.
(1) About setting change process First, the setting change process of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated (FIG. 20).

In S1000, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is a setting change in the same manner as in S200 of the setting change process of the first embodiment. If the setting is changed (S1000: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010. If the setting is not changed (S1000: No), the process proceeds to S1005.
In S1005, main controller 80 sets the change flag to 0 and ends this process.

In S1010, the main controller 80 shifts and stores the latest probability setting designated by the setting switch 16 in the same manner as S210, and proceeds to S1015.
In S1015, main controller 80 compares the latest probability setting with the previous probability setting, and determines whether the setting has increased. If the determination is affirmative (S1015: Yes), the process proceeds to S1020. If the determination is negative (S1015: No), the process proceeds to S1025.

In S1020, main controller 80 sets 2 to the change flag, and ends this process.
In S1025, main controller 80 sets a change flag to 1, and ends this process.
As in the first embodiment, a probability setting and an increase flag are transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and an effect symbol display is displayed in accordance with a predetermined operation performed by a pachinko shop clerk or the like. The contents of the probability setting and the increase flag may be displayed on the device 6 or the like. Further, as in the first embodiment, the main controller 80 may transmit the probability setting and the increase flag to an external device such as the hall computer 87.

(2) About the prefetch determination process Next, the prefetch determination process of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated (FIG. 21).
In S1100, main controller 80 determines whether or not to perform a prefetching effect in the same manner as S500 in the prefetching determination process of the first embodiment. If the main control device 80 determines to perform the prefetching effect (S1100: Yes), the main control device 80 proceeds to S1105, and if not (S1100: No), the main control device 80 ends this processing.

In S1105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the effect period has elapsed since the last time the RAM clear process was executed, as in S510. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1105: Yes), the process proceeds to S1110, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1105: No), the process proceeds to S1130.
In S1130, main controller 80 clears the change flag and transmits a command for instructing a prefetch effect to sub integrated control device 83 (S1135), and ends this process.

On the other hand, in S1110, main controller 80 determines the value of the change flag. When the change flag is 0 (when there is no setting change), the process proceeds to S1115. When the change flag is 2 (when the setting increases), when the change flag is 1 (when the setting decreases). ), The process proceeds to S1125.
In S1115 to S1125, as in S520 and S525, the main control device 80 determines to perform the setting change effect when the lottery is won. As an example, the winning probability P0 of the lottery in S1115 (lottery when there is no setting change) is 40%, and the winning probability P2 of the lottery in S1120 (lottery in the case of setting increase) is 65%. Yes, the winning probability P1 of the lottery in S1125 (lottery in the case of a setting drop) may be 20%. Of course, the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that P2>P0> P1. Moreover, the magnitude relationship of the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and may be, for example, P2>P1> P0. In addition, for example, when P0 = 0, that is, when there is no setting change, a configuration change effect may not be performed.

When determining that the setting change effect is to be performed, main controller 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect and the setting change effect to sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the main control device 80 has not decided to perform the setting change effect, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing the prefetch effect to the sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process.
Note that the prefetch determination processing of the second embodiment can also be executed for various reserved memories at various timings as in the first embodiment.

(3) Setting change effect on standby screen When a state in which no game is played on the pachinko machine 50 continues for a predetermined time, the main control device 80 shifts to a standby state, It instructs the integrated control device 83 to display a standby screen. The sub integrated control device 83 displays a standby screen on the symbol display device 6 in response to the instruction, but the setting change effect is also performed on the standby screen. Note that a screen 1200 in FIG. 22 shows an example of a standby screen.

  Specifically, the setting change effect may be performed in the following manner. For example, the color of an object displayed on the standby screen (for example, characters, figures, various characters, etc. indicating the model name, the manufacturer name of the pachinko machine 50, etc.) may be changed, blinked, or moved. The object may be arranged at a position different from the normal standby screen, or an additional image display for the object may be performed. If the object moves on the standby screen, the setting change effect may be performed by changing the movement of the object.

Further, the setting change effect may be performed constantly while the standby screen is displayed, or may be performed sporadically at regular or random timings.
Further, the setting change effect may be performed when the player is sitting in front of the pachinko machine 50 during the standby state (in the presence state). Specifically, for example, when a person is touching the firing handle 64 during the standby state, the person may be regarded as being present. In this case, the main control device 80 may acquire a touch signal from the firing handle 64 via the firing control device 84 and the payout control device 81 and determine whether or not the user is in the seated state based on the touch signal. .

In addition, a case where cash is inserted into the CR unit 56 or an IC card is inserted into the CR unit 56 may be regarded as being present. In this case, the main controller 80 acquires the signal from the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal board 24 and the payout controller 81, and determines whether or not the user is in the seated state based on the signal. Conceivable.
The main control device 80 may transmit a command indicating whether or not the user is in the presence state to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 may grasp whether or not the user is in the seated state based on the command, and may perform a setting change effect if the user is in the seated state.

Further, the setting change effect on the standby screen is performed at a different frequency in each case of setting increase, setting decrease, and no setting change, similar to the setting change effect in the prefetch effect. Of course, it may be performed at the same frequency in each case or any two of these cases.
In addition, the setting change effect on the standby screen may be performed in a manner corresponding to the setting difference due to the setting change as in the case of the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect. In the case of the setting decrease, it may be performed in the same or substantially the same manner.

  Further, similarly to the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect, also in the setting change effect on the standby screen, the first setting change effect and the second setting that are substantially the same as the setting change effect when the setting difference due to the setting change is the same. A change effect may be provided. When the setting is increased, the first setting change effect is performed more frequently than the second setting change effect. When the setting is decreased, the second setting change effect is higher than the first setting change effect. You may be made to do in.

(4) Standby Screen Display Processing Next, standby screen display processing according to the second embodiment will be described (FIG. 23). This process is called from the main routine.
In S1300, main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to a standby state. Specifically, for example, the main control device 80 may determine whether or not a game ball is fired based on a signal from a detection switch provided at an out port or the like of the game board. And when the state where the game ball is not being fired continues for a predetermined period, it may be determined to shift to the standby state. Further, for example, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the player is touching the firing handle 64 based on the touch signal, and waits when the state where the player is not touching the firing handle 64 continues for a predetermined period. It may be determined that the state shifts. When the main control device 80 shifts to the standby state (S1300: Yes), the main control device 80 shifts to S1305, and when it does not shift (S1300: No), this processing ends.

In S1305, the main control device 80 determines whether or not an effect period has elapsed since the RAM clear process was last executed, as in S1105 of the prefetch determination process. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S1305: Yes), the process proceeds to S1310, and when a negative determination is obtained (S1305: No), the process proceeds to S1330.
In S1330, main controller 80 clears the change flag, transmits a command for instructing display of a normal standby screen to sub integrated control device 83 (S1335), and ends this processing.

On the other hand, in S1310, main controller 80 determines the value of the change flag. When the change flag is 0 (when there is no setting change), in S1315, when the change flag is 2 (
When the setting is increased), the process proceeds to S1320. When the change flag is 1 (when the setting is decreased), the process proceeds to S1325.
In S1315 to S1325, as in S1115 to S1125, main controller 80 determines to perform a setting change effect when a lottery is won. As an example, the winning probability P0 of the lottery in S1315 (lottery when there is no setting change) is 35%, and the winning probability P2 of the lottery in S1320 (lottery in the case of setting increase) is 70%. Yes, the winning probability P1 of the lottery in S1325 (the lottery in the case of setting decrease) may be 25%. Of course, the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that P2>P0> P1. Moreover, the magnitude relationship of the winning probability in each case is not limited to this, and may be, for example, P2>P1> P0. In addition, for example, when P0 = 0, that is, when there is no setting change, a configuration change effect may not be performed.

When determining that the setting change effect is to be performed, main controller 80 transmits a command for instructing the display of the standby screen and the setting change effect to sub integrated control device 83, and ends this process. On the other hand, if the main control device 80 has not decided to perform the setting change effect, the main control device 80 transmits a command for instructing display of the standby screen to the sub-integrated control device 83, and ends this processing.
[effect]
According to the pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification]
In the setting change effect in the pre-reading effect in the first and second embodiments, the setting change effect is performed in a different manner depending on whether the setting difference due to the setting change is X stages or more and less than the X stage. As an example, X = 2. Further, when the probability setting after the setting change becomes the maximum value, the setting change effect is performed in a manner different from other cases.

  However, in the pre-reading effect and the setting change effect on the standby screen, regardless of whether or not the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value, the setting difference is different between the case where the setting difference is X or more and the case where it is less than X. A setting change effect may be performed. Regardless of the setting difference, the setting change effect may be performed in a different manner depending on whether the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value or not.

Further, the setting change effect may be performed in a different manner depending on whether the setting difference due to the setting change is equal to or greater than the X stage and the increase setting is not. At this time, when the probability setting after the setting change becomes the highest value, the setting change effect may be performed in a different manner from the other cases.
In the first embodiment, in the pre-reading effect, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities (frequency) depending on whether the setting is increased or not. In the second embodiment, during the display of the pre-reading effect and the standby screen, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities when the setting increases, when there is no setting change, and when the setting decreases.

  However, while the pre-reading effect or the standby screen is being displayed, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities when the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to the X stage (case A) and less than the X stage (case B). May be. Note that Case A may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case B. Conversely, Case B may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case A. good.

In addition, while the pre-reading effect or the standby screen is displayed, the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities depending on whether the probability setting after the setting change is the highest value (case C) or not (case D). Also good. In addition, the setting change effect may be performed with a higher probability in the case C than the case D. Conversely, the case C may be performed with a higher probability than the case C in the setting change effect. good.

Note that the setting change effect may be performed with different probabilities for case C and case D while the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities for case A and case B.
Furthermore, while the pre-reading effect or the standby screen is being displayed, the setting difference due to the setting change is greater than or equal to the X stage, and the setting difference is set depending on whether the setting is increased (case E) or not (case F). Change production may be performed. Case E may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case F. Conversely, Case F may have a setting change effect with a higher probability than Case E. good.

Note that the setting change effect may be performed with different probabilities for case C and case D while the setting change effect is performed with different probabilities for case E and case F.
X = 2 may be used. Of course, not limited to this, the value of X can be various values such as 3, 4, 5, 6, and the like.
[Other Embodiments]
(1) The hold effect in the first and second embodiments is performed by displaying the hold symbol on the effect symbol display device 6. However, for example, when hold storage occurs, the hold effect may be performed by causing a display unit such as an LED provided around the effect symbol display device 6 to emit light corresponding to the hold memory.

In such a case, it is conceivable to perform a pre-reading effect by changing the color of the display unit or blinking. Furthermore, the setting change effect can be performed in such a manner that the color of the display unit on which the pre-reading effect is performed is changed to a different color, the display unit is blinked, or the blinking cycle of the display unit is changed. Conceivable.
(2) In the first and second embodiments, the setting change effect may be performed by changing the reserved symbol in a state where the prefetch effect is not performed in the same manner as the setting change effect in the prefetch effect. Conceivable.

  In addition, the setting change effect is not limited to the look-ahead effect or the standby screen, but various effects such as an effect when the symbol effect or reach is reached, an effect during a special game, or an effect when the symbol effect is not performed. This can be done in production. For this reason, the pachinko machine 50 according to the first and second embodiments is not limited to the so-called “digital” type pachinko machine that determines whether or not the ball is hit according to the ball entering the starting port, but also in various types of pachinko machines. 1, a setting change effect can be performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

The setting change effect may be performed, for example, by causing various LEDs and lamps 26 to emit light in a special manner, or may be performed by outputting a special sound from the speaker 66. Of course, even in such a case, if the setting difference is the same, the setting change effect may be performed in the same or substantially the same manner.
(3) Further, in the case of a spinning machine, a setting change effect that suggests that the setting has been changed may be performed in the same manner as the pachinko machine 50 of the first and second embodiments. Specifically, for example, it is conceivable to perform a setting change effect in an aspect when rotating a reel or an effect on an effect screen.

(4) In the first and second embodiments, it is possible to change the setting of the winning probability in the determination of whether or not the special figure is won. It may be possible. And you may perform the setting change effect which suggests that the setting change was made like 1st, 2nd embodiment.
(5) In the first and second embodiments, the setting is changed when the RAM is cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned on. In the case where the operation is interrupted or when a predetermined operation is performed during the standby state, the setting change process and the production period setting process may be performed to change the setting.

  In addition to this, for example, an operation signal from an operation unit such as a touch panel provided on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 may be input to the main control device 80. The effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 may be configured as the operation unit. When the main control device 80 receives a predetermined operation via the operation unit, the switch provided on the back side of the game board 2 or the like, the main control device 80 shifts to the setting change mode and sends a command to the sub integrated control device 83. A setting change screen for transmitting and instructing an operation for changing the setting may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. And main controller 80 may change a setting according to the operation received via the above-mentioned operation part, while a setting change screen is displayed.

[Correspondence with Claims]
The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims is shown.
In the first and second embodiments, the pachinko machine 50 is an example of a game machine and a ball game machine, the effect symbol display device 6 is an example of a display unit, the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are effect means. For example, the setting switch 16 corresponds to an example of setting means.

In addition, whether or not the first and second special drawings are true or false corresponds to an example of lottery, and the setting change effect corresponds to an example of suggesting a change in probability. In addition, various benefits that are given to a player when winning in the determination of whether or not a special figure is won, such as a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, a special game, a prize ball given by a prize ball given by a special game, etc. This corresponds to an example of game value.
Further, S200 and S210 of the setting change process of the first embodiment correspond to an example of a setting unit, and S200, S210, and S215 correspond to an example of a determination unit. The main routines S55 and S60 correspond to an example of a game means. In addition, S520 and S525 of the prefetch determination process correspond to an example of an effect unit.

  Moreover, S1000 and S1010 of the setting change process of the second embodiment correspond to an example of a setting unit, and S1000, S1010, and S1015 correspond to an example of a determination unit. Further, S1115 to S1125 of the prefetch determination process and S1315 to S1325 of the standby screen display process correspond to an example of the production unit.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 4 ... Game nail, 6 ... Production symbol display device, 7 ... Normal symbol display device, 8 ... Universal figure display number display device, 11 ... First start port, 11a ... First start Mouth SW, 12 ... second starting port, 12a ... second starting port SW, 12b ... general utility solenoid, 14 ... large winning port, 14a ... count SW, 14b ... large winning port solenoid, 17 ... normal symbol operating gate , 17a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Dispensing control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control device.

Claims (2)

Performing a lottery to win with a predetermined probability, and when winning the lottery, a game means for giving a player a predetermined game value;
Production means for performing the lottery and informing the result of the lottery in the production;
Setting means for determining the probability according to an operation;
Determination means for determining whether or not the probability has been changed by the setting means,
When the determination means determines that the probability has been changed by the determination means, it suggests a change in the probability using a display unit used for the effect;
A gaming machine characterized by In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the case where the determining means determines that the probability has been changed by the determining means, when the probability is increased by the change, and when the probability is reduced, the same or substantially the same mode Suggesting a change in the probability,
A gaming machine characterized by