JP2019170925A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of efficiently enhancing a game motivation of a player using a set situation of a game machine, in a game machine mounting thereon, namely a setting change function.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: shooting means for shooting game balls to a game region; random number lottery means capable of executing a random number lottery with a condition in which game balls flowed to the game region are detected by pattern start means; pattern display means capable of variably displaying patterns based on a result of the random number lottery; and special game execution means for executing a special game which is advantageous to a player when stopped patterns become in a specific mode after variation by the pattern display means based on winning in the random number lottery. In the game machine in which a winning probability of the random number lottery is different according to a set value which can be varied over a plurality of stages, there is also provided setting suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion performance for suggesting a set value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

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

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the random number lottery is performed on the condition that the symbol starting means detects the game ball, and if the random number lottery wins, after the symbol is stopped in a specific manner, It is configured to generate a profit state that is advantageous to the player. For example, in a pachinko machine, the winning probability (big hit probability) of random number lottery is fixedly set and displayed on a spec display portion such as the front side of the game board (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-123192

In this way, with regard to pachinko machines, it was not permitted to install a so-called setting change function that can change the probability of winning a random lottery (big hit probability) in multiple stages, but due to the thorough prohibition of nail adjustment, etc. As with the slot machine, the machine can now be equipped with a setting change function.
When this setting change function is installed, it is necessary to prevent the player from knowing the setting status of each gaming machine because of its nature. On the other hand, since it is a big concern for the player what kind of setting each gaming machine is, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play can be stimulated by making good use of the setting state of the gaming machine .
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in the case of mounting a so-called setting change function, a game that can effectively arouse a player's gaming motivation using the setting status of the gaming machine The purpose is to provide a machine.

The present invention includes a launching means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area, a random number lottery means capable of executing a random number lottery on condition that the game ball flowing into the game area is detected by the design starting means, When the symbol display means capable of variably displaying symbols based on the result of the random number lottery and the stop symbol after the change by the symbol display means based on winning the random number lottery becomes a specific mode, Special game execution means for executing an advantageous special game, and a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value can be executed in a gaming machine in which the winning probability of the random number lottery varies according to a set value that can be changed in multiple stages It is provided with a setting suggestion effect execution means.
The setting suggestion effect may include a first setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value based on the appearance rate of each stop symbol in the symbol variation by the symbol display means. In this case, the first setting suggestion effect may suggest the set value by an appearance rate for each reach constituent symbol when reach is established by the symbol variation. Further, in this case, the first setting suggesting effect suggests the set value by making the appearance rate of the reach constituent symbol corresponding to the set value at that time different from the appearance rate of the other reach constituent symbols. It is good.
Further, the changing effect can be executed during the symbol change by the symbol display means, and the setting suggesting effect includes a second setting suggesting effect that suggests the set value by the appearance rate of the changing effect. Also good.
In addition, during a symbol change by the symbol display means, it is possible to execute a changing notice effect that predicts the appearance of a predetermined event, and the setting suggesting effect indicates a probability that the predetermined event appears after the execution of the changing notice effect. It may include a third setting suggesting effect that suggests the set value by making it differ according to the set value.
Also, the special game end effect can be executed at the end of the special game, and the setting suggestion effect includes a fourth setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value by the appearance rate of the special game end effect. May be.
Further, during the special game, the specific winning means is released according to one or a plurality of types of opening patterns, and any of a plurality of types of winning sounds is obtained when a game ball wins the specific winning means during the special game. And the setting suggestion effect may include a fifth setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value based on the appearance rate of the specific winning sound among the plurality of types of winning sounds. In this case, the opening pattern includes one or more unit opening periods, and the unit opening period starts when the specific winning means is released, and the number of winnings to the specific winning means reaches a predetermined number. It is configured to end by closing the specific winning means, and the fifth setting suggesting effect is based on an appearance rate of the specific winning sound when a game ball exceeding the predetermined number wins during the unit opening period. The set value may be suggested.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively arouse the player's willingness to play using the setting state of the gaming machine.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of symbol P which comprises the effect symbol of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (the first half) of the power-on process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (second half) of the power-on process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the setting change operation means of the same pachinko machine, the input information of a door and game information clear means, and a transfer branch destination. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting confirmation process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the reach composition symbol selection table in the setting suggestion effect A of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the processing content (a) and setting change suggestion aspect (b) in the setting change suggestion effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table (a) and message content (b) in the setting suggestion production B of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the selection table (b) of the scenario selection table a (a), scenario selection table b (b), and scenario selection table in the setting suggestion effect C of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the display example of the jackpot reliability table (a) and the danger pattern of the danger pattern in the setting suggestion effect D of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the scenario selection table (a) and rainbow background in the setting suggestion effect E of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the light emission frequency selection table in the setting suggestion effect F of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the over winning sound selection table in the setting suggestion effect G of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the line selection table (a) and the content (b) of each line in the setting suggestion production H of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the specific demonstration effect selection table in the setting suggestion effect I of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion method in each setting suggestion effect of the same pachinko machine, whether it is a setting suggestion content variable effect, whether it is a jackpot notice effect, and execution timing. It is a figure which shows the processing content (a) and setting change suggestion aspect (b) in the setting change suggestion effect of the pachinko machine which concern on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing content in the setting change suggestion effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing content in the setting change suggestion effect of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-24 has illustrated 1st Embodiment which employ | adopted this invention for the pachinko machine. 1 to 3, the gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotably attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 that is arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

  The front frame 3 includes a main body frame 6 and a glass door 7 disposed on the front side of the main body frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotably attached to the main body frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged at one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. Can be locked in the closed state. In addition, the 1st hinge 4 and the 2nd hinge 8 are arrange | positioned so that it may become the same axial center, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, a synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. Yes. The front cover member 9 projects forward of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the main body frame 6 is disposed on the upper side thereof. In the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged, for example, on the upper left side, and an outer frame lower hinge fitting 12 is arranged on the upper side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion.

  The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin and has a rectangular frame portion 13 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9 and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 13. The mounting part 14 and the lower mounting part 15 provided on the lower side in the frame part 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting part 14 from the front side, for example, and the lower mounting part 15 has a lower speaker in addition to a launching means 17 capable of launching a game ball toward a game area 23 to be described later. 18 etc. are arranged. Further, the main body frame 6 includes a main body frame upper hinge fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8, for example, at the upper left, the first and second hinges 4, 8. The body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 constituting each of the above are disposed, for example, in the lower left part.

  The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the main body frame 6. The door base 22 is formed with a window hole 24a of the glass window 24 corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of (here, four) windows around the window hole 24a. Production means such as the upper speaker 25 and the air blowing effect device 26 are arranged, and an upper decorative cover 27 that covers the upper speaker 25 and the like from the front side is mounted.

  In addition, on the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper plate 30 that stores the game balls paid out from the payout means 28 disposed on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 17, and the upper plate 30 are full. A lower plate 31 for storing surplus balls and the like, a firing handle 32 for operating the firing means 17, and the like, and a lower decorative cover 33 for substantially covering the upper plate 30, the lower plate 31 and the like from the front side. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 33 is formed, for example, in a forwardly bulging shape. For example, an effect button 34 is disposed at the upper side of the lower decorative cover 33 at a substantially central position in the left-right direction, and a cross operation means 35 is disposed on the left side thereof. In the lower decorative cover 33, frame side movable effect means 29 having a rotation effect body 29a is arranged.

  The rotation effect body 29a is formed, for example, in a substantially spherical shape, and can be rotated with a predetermined operation pattern around, for example, a horizontal axis by driving a rotation drive motor (not shown). Inside the rotation effect body 29a, LEDs for causing the rotation effect body 29a to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern are arranged.

  The effect button 34 is exposed upward from the lower decorative cover 33, for example, a pressing operation part 34a having a substantially circular shape in plan view, and a main body part 34b disposed in the lower decorative cover 33 and formed in, for example, a substantially cylindrical shape in the vertical direction. In a state where the rotation effect body 29a is disposed inside the main body 34b, and can be moved relative to the rotation effect body 29a, the door base 22, the lower decorative cover 33 and the like in the vertical direction. It is elastically biased upward by a spring (not shown). When the pressing operation portion 34a is pressed downward, the effect button 34 moves downward on the outer peripheral side of the rotation effect body 29a against the biasing force of the spring, and an operation detection switch (not shown) is turned ON.

  The effect button 34 is, for example, substantially transparent as a whole, and the button cover portion 33a that covers the periphery of the effect button 34 in the lower decorative cover 33 is also formed transparent. It is possible to visually recognize the internal rotation effect body 29a through the button cover part 33a and the effect button 34 from the front side.

  A glass unit 36 is detachably mounted on the back side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is disposed along the edge on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side. The vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 37, the vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 38 arranged along the edge of the opening / closing end side, and the left / right lower side reinforcement arranged below the window hole 24a. The sheet metal 39 is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, the glass door upper hinge fitting 40 constituting the second hinge 8 is arranged, for example, at the upper left portion, and the glass door lower hinge fitting 41 is arranged at the lower left portion, for example.

  Further, for example, on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39, a ball feeding unit 42, a lower dish guide unit 43, and the like are mounted. The ball feeding unit 42 is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 30 one by one to the launching means 17 and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower tray guide unit 43 guides the surplus balls when the upper tray 30 is full and the foul balls returned by the launching means 17 without reaching the game area 23 to the lower tray 31. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 42 on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side.

  A door opening switch 44 that can detect whether or not the front frame 3 is open with respect to the outer frame 2 is provided on the upper side of the main body frame 6, for example. For example, the door opening switch 44 is configured to be turned on when the front frame 3 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 2 and turned off when the front frame 3 is closed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 such as a plywood board, and a guide rail 46 that guides the game ball fired from the launching means 17 is annularly arranged on the front side of the base board 45. At the same time, in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49 and the like. A game information display means 50 is arranged outside the area 23, for example, on the lower side. Of course, the game information display means 50 may be arranged in the game area 23.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game information display means 50 includes, for example, four LED groups composed of eight LEDs 60, and the total of 32 LEDs 60 are the normal symbol display means 51 and the normal reserved number display means. 52, first special symbol display means 53, second special symbol display means 54, first special reserved number display means 55, second special reserved number display means 56, fluctuation shortening notification means 57, right-handed notification means 58, and the number of rounds A predetermined number of notification means 59 are assigned. That is, each of the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the first and second LED groups 50a and 50b constitute the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the third LED group 50c are two. They are divided into the first special reserved number display means 55, the second special reserved number display means 56, the normal reserved number display means 52, and the fluctuation shortening notification means 57, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the fourth LED group 50d. The two of them constitute the normal symbol display means 51, the other two constitute the right-handed notifying means 58, and the remaining four constitute the round number notifying means 59.

  On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49 of the game board 16, there are a normal symbol starting means 61, a first special symbol starting means 62, a second special symbol starting means 63, a big winning means 64, a plurality of normal winning means 65, and the like. Is provided. On the rear side of the base plate 45, in addition to the liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 includes, for example, a board-side movable effect means 67 provided with an elevating effect body 67a that can move in the vertical direction. Is arranged.

  The central display frame unit 47 constitutes a display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66 and is detachably mounted from the front side with respect to a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45 in the front-rear direction. . As shown in FIG. 4, the central display frame unit 47 is disposed outside the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and a front mounting plate 71 through which a game ball can pass through the front side, and liquid crystal display means 66. Between the left and right sides of the front side of the front side and the upper side of the front side of the front mounting plate 71. The stage 73 is provided. The game balls that have been launched by the launching means 17 and entered the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left-side downflow path 74a on the left side and the right-side downflow path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Or any one of them.

  The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 75 through which a game ball can flow into at least one side of the left flow path 74a side and the right flow path 74b side, for example, the left flow path 74a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 75 while flowing down the left flow path 74a freely rolls in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then a central drop portion 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23. It falls to the front side from either of the other parts. Further, on the upper side of the stage 73, an intrusion prevention means 77 for preventing the invasion of the game ball to the rear side due to rebound or the like is provided.

  The start winning unit 48 is disposed below the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is disposed below the central display frame unit 47 on the left side of the starting winning unit 48, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

  The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display means 51, and is constituted by a passage gate or the like through which a game ball can pass, and a passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball ( (Not shown). The normal symbol starting means 61 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47, and allows a game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b to pass through.

  The normal symbol display means 51 is for variably displaying the normal symbol, and is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 5, and the normal symbol start means 61 displays the game ball. Based on the detection, after the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol emit light in the normal variation light emission pattern, the hit determination disorder included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball When the numerical value matches a predetermined hit determination value, the variation is stopped in the hit mode (predetermined mode), and in other cases, the change is stopped. In addition, the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol can display one or a plurality of hit modes and one or a plurality of off modes by a combination of their light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing), and are normally changing. In the light emission pattern, for example, specific plural types (here, two types) of light emission modes are switched every predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball during the normal holding period including the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 and the normal profit state, the normal random number information obtained thereby is determined in advance. The stored upper limit number, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and each time the normal holding period ends, one is digested to change the normal symbol. The number of stored ordinary random number information (ordinary holding number) is notified to the player by the normal holding number display means 52 and the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the normal number-of-holds display means 52 is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, and each of the two LEDs 60 has a light emission mode (for example, lighting / flashing / extinguishing). Depending on the combination, it is possible to display 5 to 4 normal holding numbers.

  The first special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 62 is for starting symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is constituted by a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means. Game ball detecting means (not shown). The first special symbol starting means 62 is provided, for example, in the start winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening on the lower side corresponding to the central dropping portion 76 of the stage 73, and is a warp on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the presence of a route for winning a prize from the entrance 75 via the stage 73, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can win with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. Yes. When a game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning.

  The second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and an open state in which the game ball can be won by the operation of the opening / closing portion 78 and no winning is possible. It is composed of an open / close-type winning means that can change to a closed state (or more difficult to win than the open state), and includes a game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball, and a normal symbol display means 51 When the normal symbol state occurs when the stop symbol after the change is a hit state, the opening / closing part 78 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  The second special symbol starting means 63 is disposed on the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, for example, and has flowed down the right flow path 74b. A ball can be awarded. The opening / closing part 78 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example. In the closed state, the opening / closing part 78 is substantially flush with, for example, the front mounting plate 71 and allows the game ball to pass through the front side. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 has a downwardly inclined shape so as to win the game ball backward. When a game ball wins the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning.

  The first special symbol display means 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 5, on condition that the first special symbol start means 62 detects a game ball ( When the symbol starting condition is satisfied), the first LED acquired when the first special symbol starting means 62 detects the game ball after the eight LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the special variation light emission pattern. If the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (when winning in the random number lottery), it will change in the first jackpot mode, otherwise it will vary in the first off mode Is supposed to stop. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first big hit mode, the first special profit state occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol display means 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, on condition that the second special symbol start means 63 detects a game ball ( When the symbol starting condition is satisfied), the second special symbol starting means 63 acquires the second obtained after the eight LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the special variation light emission pattern. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (when winning in the random number lottery), it changes in the second jackpot mode, otherwise it fluctuates in the second off mode Is supposed to stop. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second big hit mode, the second special profit state occurs.

  The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are configured by one or a plurality of first and second big hit modes and one or a plurality of first and first first and second jackpots depending on a combination of light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing) of the eight LEDs 60. The second misalignment mode can be displayed, and the special variation light emission pattern is configured to switch, for example, a specific plurality of types (here, two types) of light emission modes every predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

  Also, the first and second special symbols are started during the special suspension period including the first special symbol display means 53 during the symbol variation, the second special symbol display means 54 during the symbol variation and the first and second special profit states. When the means 62, 63 detects a game ball, the first and second special random number information (random number information) acquired thereby is stored as a predetermined upper limit holding number, for example, up to four each. Is done. When the special reserved period is over and the reserved memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested to change the second special symbol, When only the special symbol-side reserved memory is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the first special symbol is digested and the first special symbol is changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not both fluctuating, and there is a reserved memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side. Is designed to preferentially change the second special symbol.

  The number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved number) is notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56, the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like. The Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56 are each composed of two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50, and their light emission modes (for example, lighting / flashing / extinguishing) ), It is possible to display five types of first and second special reserved numbers of 0 to 4.

  The big winning means 64 is an open / close winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 79 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is provided in the central display frame unit 47, for example. A game ball which is arranged downstream of the special symbol starting means 63 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 62 and has flowed down the right flow path 74b rather than the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a. Can win a prize with high probability. The big winning means 64 is the first and second special symbols that are generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are stopped in the first and second big hit modes after the fluctuation. In the profit state, the open / close plate 79 opens to the front side in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball that has fallen thereon is awarded to the inside. When a game ball wins the big winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as “big hit game (special game)”.

  In the open pattern of the big winning means 64 in the big hit game, for example, a plurality of types such as 4R and 6R are provided. For example, each open pattern of 4R and 6R is configured to perform a so-called round with rounds 4 and 6 times, respectively. Here, in the round (unit opening period) with a payout, after the big winning means 64 is released, the number of winnings to the big winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or for a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds). ) It is set so that the big winning means 64 is closed when the time has elapsed, and if the player hits the right winning means 64 on the right flow path 74b side and makes a right strike, the maximum number of game balls can be easily won. You can get a lot of prize balls. In addition to the round with a ball, the winning pattern means 64 may be provided with an opening pattern having a round without a ball that opens for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds), or a round without a ball. Only an open pattern may be provided.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display means (symbol display means) 66, for example, the effect design 80 can be variably displayed in parallel with the variability display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. In addition, various images such as the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing reserved image Z indicating the first and second special reserved numbers can be displayed.

  Here, the production symbol 80 includes a plurality (three in this case) of symbol strings composed of a plurality of symbols P, and each symbol P constituting each symbol symbol is as shown in FIG. For example, it is composed of a combination of a symbol body portion Pa composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and others and a decoration portion Pb attached to the symbol body portion Pa. In this embodiment, eight types of numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to the symbol main body Pa, and eight types of symbols P are provided corresponding to these eight types of symbol main body Pa. (See FIG. 6). Further, the decoration part Pb corresponds, for example, one-to-one with the symbol body part Pa, and an arbitrary character or the like is assigned to each of the decoration parts Pb. In the following description, eight types of symbols P having symbol main body portions Pa “1” to “8” are distinguished as symbols P1 to P8.

  For example, the effect symbol 80 starts to change due to vertical scrolling or the like for each symbol row according to a predetermined change pattern substantially simultaneously with the start of change of the first and second special symbols, and the stop symbol on the predetermined effective line is in a predetermined mode. For example, the final stop is made substantially simultaneously with the stop of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. In the production symbol 80, for example, the case where all the stop symbols on the active line are the same is the jackpot production mode, the other is the off production mode, and the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. In this case, the effect symbol 80 is a jackpot effect mode (specific mode), and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes, the effect symbol 80 is a loss effect mode (non-specific mode). Become.

  Further, regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing pending image Z, the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the first and first based on the detection of the game ball. 2 When the number of special reserved items increases, the first and second reserved images X1 to Y1 are additionally displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 When the first and second special reserved numbers decrease based on the start of a new change in the first and second special symbols, for example, the changing reserved image Z is deleted, and the first and second reserved images X1 to X1 are deleted. , Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen), and the first and second held images X1 and Y1 that are pushed out are moved to a predetermined position, for example. The middle reserved image Z is changed.

  Further, a back cover 81 that covers the central display frame unit 47 and the like from the rear side as shown in FIG. 3 is mounted on the back side of the game board 16, and the main control board 82a is stored on the back side of the back cover 81. The main board case 82, the production control board 83a and the production interface board 83b in which the production interface board 83b is stored, the liquid crystal board case 84 in which the liquid crystal control board 84a is stored, and the like are detachably mounted.

  In addition, an open / close cover 85 that covers the back side of the game board 16 is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3, and a game ball tank 86 a and a tank rail 86 b are on the left and right sides. The payout means 28 and the payout passage 87 are respectively installed, and when a game ball wins a winning opening such as the big winning means 64, or when a ball lending instruction is issued from an automatic ball lending machine (not shown), The game balls in the ball tank 86 a are paid out by the payout means 28 through the tank rail 86 b, and the game balls are guided to the upper plate 30 through the payout passage 87. The opening / closing cover 85 is disposed so as to cover a part of the upper side of the main board case 82 from the rear side, for example.

  Further, a substrate mounting base 88 is detachably attached to the lower part of the back side of the front frame 3. On the back side of the substrate mounting base 88, a power supply substrate case 89 storing a power supply substrate 89a and a payout control substrate 90a. Are respectively detachably mounted. For example, the power supply board 89 a is provided with a power switch 98 that can be turned ON / OFF from the outside of the power supply board case 89.

  Further, operation means such as a RAM clear switch 92 and a setting change operation means 93 and display means such as a performance information display means 97 are connected to the main control board 82a. As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are both operable from the outside of the main board case 82, and the performance information display means 97 is visible from the outside of the main board case 82. In this state, each is mounted on the main control board 82a. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, and the performance information display means 97 are all arranged at positions that are not covered by the opening / closing cover 85.

  The RAM clear switch 92 is operated when the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on. The RAM clear switch 92 can be pressed, for example, from the outside of the main board case 82, and is configured to be turned off when not operated and turned on when pressed. ing. The setting change operation means 93 is operated when changing the setting. The setting change operation means 93 can be switched ON / OFF by inserting a dedicated setting key into the keyhole portion from the outside of the main board case 82 and rotating it. It has become. In the present embodiment, the setting value can be changed in a plurality of stages (here, six stages of settings 1 to 6) by operating the setting change operation unit 93 and the like. The set value corresponds to the jackpot probability, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in the jackpot mode (probability of winning in the random lottery). For example, the larger the set value, the higher the jackpot probability is set. Yes.

  The performance information display means 97 constitutes a setting display means 94 and a performance display means 95. The performance information display means 97 includes, for example, 4-digit 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d so that the performance information display means 97 is visible through the transparent main substrate case 82. For example, it is mounted on the main control board 82a in the main board case 82, functions as the setting display means 94 during the first period, and functions as the performance display means 95 during the second period different from the first period. It has become.

  The setting display means 94 displays the setting information regarding the setting value (any one of the settings 1 to 6) in, for example, a different display mode depending on whether or not the setting value is before confirmation. 6, any one of “1” to “6” and “1.” to “6.” can be displayed on at least a part of the performance information display means 97, and the setting before being confirmed during the setting change period The setting information corresponding to the value is, for example, “1” to “6” without dots, and the setting information corresponding to the determined setting value during the predetermined period after the end of the setting change period and the setting confirmation period is, for example, “with dots”. 1. ”to“ 6. ”can be displayed respectively.

  In the present embodiment, among the four-digit 7-segment display portions 97a to 97d of the performance information display means 97, the 7-segment display portion 97d on the left end side as viewed from the rear when viewed from the front side when the front frame 3 is opened is displayed. The setting display means 94 is used.

  The performance display unit 95 displays a so-called base value on at least a part of the performance information display unit 97, for example, the 7-segment display units 97a to 97d. The base value is an example of specific information obtained based on the game performance, and is calculated by, for example, “(the number of payouts in a low probability state ÷ the number of outs in a low probability state) × 100”. Note that the performance display means 95 of the present embodiment can switch and display a plurality of types of base values, for example, a real time base value, a first cumulative base value, a second cumulative base value, and a third cumulative base value. . The real-time base value is a base value in real time during the unit measurement period, where the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000) as a unit measurement period. The first to third cumulative base values are cumulative base values in the unit measurement period one to three times before, respectively. Of course, only the base value in real time may be displayed, or one type, two types, or four or more types of cumulative base values may be displayed.

  As described above, the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, and the performance information display means 97 (setting display means 94 and performance display means 95) are all arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine body 1, Since it is necessary to unlock and open the front frame 3 in order to access the system, it is not possible to operate the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 except for those involved in halls, and the performance information display means The display contents of 97 (setting display means 94, performance display means 95) cannot be seen.

  FIG. 7A is a schematic block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. In FIG. 7A, the main control board 82a controls the game control operation. In addition to the above-described RAM clear switch 92, setting change operation means 93, performance information display means 97, etc., game information on the game board 16 is displayed. The display means 50, the normal symbol starting means 61, the first special symbol starting means 62, the second special symbol starting means 63, the big winning means 64, the normal winning means 65, etc. are connected via, for example, a relay board not shown, Also, below that, based on the control command from the main control board 82a, an effect control board 83a that performs effect control such as sound output, illumination light emission, movable body drive, etc., based on the control command from this effect control board 83a A liquid crystal control board 84a for controlling the liquid crystal display means 66, a payout control board 90a for controlling the payout means 28 based on a control command from the main control board 82a, Sub-control means such as a fire control board 91 for controlling the firing means 17 based on the firing control signal and the like from the control board 90a is connected.

  The effect control board 83a and the liquid crystal control board 84a are connected to an effect interface board 83b connected to the main control board 82a as shown in FIG. 7A, and control from the main control board 82a to the effect control board 83a is performed. Both commands and control commands from the effect control board 83a to the liquid crystal control board 84a are transmitted via the effect interface board 83b.

  Further, in addition to various effect means that are controlled by the effect control board 83a, such as speakers 18, 25, illumination means 96, frame-side movable effect means 29, board-side moveable effect means 67, etc., effects that can be operated by the player. The buttons 34, the cross operation means 35, and the like are connected to the effect control board 83a via, for example, an effect interface board 83b. In addition, the electrical decoration means 96 is comprised by many LED (illustration omitted) arrange | positioned in the upper and lower decorative covers 27 and 33, the game board 16, etc. FIG.

  Next, a power-on process (FIG. 8) executed in the main control board 82a when power is turned on will be described. In this power-on process (FIG. 8), first, interrupts are prohibited so that interrupt processes such as timer interrupts are not executed (S1), a stack pointer is set (S2), and sub-board activation wait processes (S3 to S5) are performed. Execute. That is, a value corresponding to the sub board activation waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) is set in a predetermined register (S3), and the subtraction process (S4) is performed until the value becomes 0, that is, until the sub board activation waiting time elapses. ) Repeatedly. Further, a power supply abnormality signal monitoring process (S6) waiting until the power supply abnormality signal is turned off is executed, and the RAM protect and prohibited areas are invalidated (S7).

  Subsequently, the work area is initially set (S8), and a power-on command (BA08H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S9). When the effect control board 83a receives the power-on command (BA08H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays “Please Wait” or the like. Then, it waits while clearing WDT (Watchdog Timer) until the power-on signal and payout communication confirmation signal acquired from the input port are turned on (S10, S11).

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to S12 to S22 shown in FIG. The processes of S12 to S22 are “setting change” for executing the setting change process (S14) and the RAM clearing process (S15), and the RAM clearing process (S15) without executing the setting changing process (S14). “RAM clear”, “setting confirmation” (S20) and backup restoration processing (S21) are executed, “setting confirmation”, backup restoration processing (S21) is executed without executing the setting confirmation processing (S20), “backup restoration”, This is performed in any of five types of processing modes of “RAM abnormality” for executing the power-on wait process (S17).

  Of these five types of processing modes, the four types other than “RAM abnormality” are the ON / OFF state of the setting change operation means 93, the ON / OFF state of the RAM clear switch 92, and the door (front frame 3). It is selected according to the combination of open / closed states.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON, the “setting change” processing mode is selected in principle, and the RAM clear switch 92 is ON. When the setting change operation means 93 is OFF, the processing mode of “RAM clear” is selected. However, even when both the setting change operation means 93 and the RAM clear switch 92 are ON, “RAM clear” is selected instead of “setting change”. Similarly, when the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, the “setting confirmation” processing mode is selected in principle, and both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are OFF. In this case, the processing mode of “return to backup” is selected. However, even if the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, when the door is closed, not “setting confirmation” but “backup recovery”. "Is selected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the situation in which the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON even though the door (front frame 3) is not opened, fraud is suspected, the setting change “Setting change” and “setting confirmation” related to the function are subject to door opening, and when the door is closed, “RAM clear” that does not execute the setting change processing (S13), and setting confirmation processing (S19) that does not execute “ "Restore backup" is selected.

  In S12, the door opening signal, the ON / OFF signal of the RAM clear switch 92, and the ON / OFF signal of the setting change operation means 93 are acquired from the input port data. And the setting change branch determination process (S13) which determines whether the conditions for selecting "setting change" as a process mode is satisfy | filled is performed. In this setting change branch determination process (S13), as shown in FIG. 10, when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are ON and the door is opened, the “setting change” condition is satisfied. The determination is made (S13: Yes), and the process proceeds to the setting change process (S14).

  In the setting change process (S14), as shown in FIG. 11, a setting change start command (BA76H) is first transmitted to the effect control board 83a. When the effect control board 83a receives the setting change start command (BA76H), for example, a display such as “setting is being changed” is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  Next, the set value data is read from the set value work area of the RAM and set in the register as a set work value (S32). In the present embodiment, any one of the settings 1 to 6 can be selected as the set value, and the set value work area on the RAM is set to, for example, 0 to 5 depending on which of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. Any one of the set value data is stored. If the set work value is not within the normal range of 0 to 5 (S33: No), for example, the set work value is forcibly set to 0 (S34). Of course, the value to be set as the setting work value is not limited to 0, and may be any value within the normal range (0 to 5).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change operation has been performed (S35). In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 92 is also used for the setting change operation. In S35, it is determined that the setting change operation has been performed when the ON edge of the RAM clear switch 92 is detected. When it is determined in S35 that the setting change operation has been performed (S35: Yes), the setting work value update processing (S36 to S38) is executed. That is, the set work value is incremented (S36), and when the set work value after increment exceeds 5 (S37: No), the set work value is returned to 0 (S38).

  Subsequently, based on the setting work value, setting display data (for example, no dots) for designating setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94 is created and output (S39). Accordingly, the setting display means 94, that is, the 7-segment display portion 97d of the performance information display means 97 has a value corresponding to the set work value (for example, “1” if the set work value is 0, and the set work value is 5. If there is, “6”) is displayed without a dot, for example. In this way, in S39, setting display data is created based on the setting work value of the register rather than the setting value data of the setting value work area. Therefore, a value (for example, 1) displayed on the setting display means 94 during the setting change period. (Any one of -6) indicates not the setting information determined at that time but provisional setting information before the determination. In order to clarify this, for example, “1” to “6” without adding dots are displayed on the setting display means 94.

  The processes of S35 to S39 are repeated until the setting change end condition is satisfied (S40: Yes). In this embodiment, when the OFF edge of the setting change operation unit 93 is detected, it is determined that the setting change end condition is satisfied. With the above processing, during the setting change period, the setting work value is cyclically changed in the range of 0 to 5 according to the number of times the RAM clear switch 92 is pressed.

  When the setting change end condition is satisfied during the setting change period (S40: Yes), the setting change period is ended and the set work value of the register is stored in the set value work area (S41). Thus, the provisional setting work value changed by the operation of the RAM clear switch 92 during the setting change period is determined as the setting value data.

  Then, based on the determined setting value data, setting display data (for example, with dots) for designating setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94 is created and output (S42), and at the same time, the effect control board 83a. A setting change end command (BA77H) is transmitted to (S43), and the setting process ends. Accordingly, the setting display means 94, that is, the 7-segment display portion 97d of the performance information display means 97 has a value corresponding to the confirmed set value data (for example, “1.” if the set value data is 0, the set value data). If "5", "6.") is displayed with dots, for example. It is desirable that the display corresponding to the set value data (any one of 0 to 5) after confirmation by the setting display means 94 is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation unit 93 are ON and the door is open when the power is turned on, the setting change until the setting change operation unit 93 is switched OFF. During the period, while referring to the setting information (for example, any one of “1” to “6”) displayed on the setting display means 94, the setting work value is set in the range of 0 to 5 by pressing the RAM clear switch 92. The temporary setting work value can be confirmed as set value data by switching the setting change operation means 93 to OFF after that, and the setting information displayed on the setting display means 94 at that time The confirmation content can be confirmed by (for example, any of “1.” to “6.” with dots). As described above, the main control board 82a functions as setting change processing means by executing the setting change processing (S14).

  When the above setting change process (S14) is completed, a RAM clear process (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to a common process (S22) described later. In this RAM clearing process, for example, the area excluding the set value work area and the stack area in the in-area RAM is cleared to 0, and initial values are set in the backup flag, the predetermined timer, the special figure stop symbol number, and the like.

  Returning to the setting change branch determination process of S13, the description will be continued. When it is determined in S13 that the “setting change” condition (see FIG. 10) is not satisfied (S13: No), the process proceeds to a RAM abnormality determination process (S16). The RAM abnormality determination process (S16) determines whether or not to select the “RAM abnormality” processing mode. For example, the set value data acquired from the set value work area is within a normal range (here, any of 0 to 5). The processing mode of “RAM abnormality” is selected in either of the cases where there is no such condition and a backup abnormality, and the process proceeds to the power-on wait process (S17).

  In the power-on wait process (S17), a power-on command (BA7FH) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and an error is displayed on the setting display means 94, that is, the 7-segment display portion 97d of the performance information display means 97, for example. “E” is displayed, and the power supply abnormality check process is repeated indefinitely to be in a power supply waiting state. When the effect control board 83a receives the power-on command (BA7FH), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays "RAM error power on again and set to 1".

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of a RAM abnormality or a backup abnormality, the power is forcibly turned on again by shifting to the power supply waiting state. If the power-on wait process (S17) is executed due to a RAM abnormality, if the "setting change" condition is not satisfied in S13 at the next power-on, it is determined again as a RAM abnormality, An input waiting process (S17) is executed. Accordingly, when the power is turned on again after waiting for the power to be turned on again, the door (front frame 3) is opened, and both the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are turned on to change the setting change processing ( It is necessary to execute S14) and set the set value to an arbitrary value.

  Returning to the RAM abnormality determination process in S16, the description will be continued. If it is determined in S16 that there is neither a RAM abnormality nor a backup abnormality, the process proceeds to a RAM clear branch determination process (S18). This RAM clear branch determination process (S18) determines whether or not a condition for selecting “RAM clear” is satisfied as a processing mode. For example, when the RAM clear switch 92 is ON, It is determined that the “clear” condition is satisfied (S18: Yes), and the process proceeds to the RAM clear process (S15) already described.

  If the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF in the RAM clear branch determination process (S18) (when the condition for selecting “RAM clear” is not satisfied as the processing mode), the setting confirmation branch determination process (S19) is performed. Transition. This setting confirmation branch determination process (S19) determines whether or not a condition for selecting “setting confirmation” is satisfied as a processing mode. As shown in FIG. When the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF and the setting change operation means 93 is ON, it is determined that the “setting confirmation” condition is satisfied (S19: Yes), and the process proceeds to the setting confirmation process (S20). In other cases, the processing mode of “backup recovery” is selected, and the process proceeds to the backup recovery processing (S21).

  In the backup restoration process (S21) that shifts when the “backup restoration” processing mode is selected, for example, the backup flag work area in the in-area RAM and the subsequent error-related work area are cleared to zero. As described above, even when the backup is restored, only error-related work areas are cleared to 0 so that error information before power interruption is not carried over.

  In the setting confirmation process (S20) that shifts when the “setting confirmation” processing mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 12, first, a setting confirmation start command (BA60H) indicating that the setting confirmation period has started is transmitted. (S51). When the effect control board 83a receives the setting confirmation start command (BA60H), for example, the liquid crystal display means 66 displays “setting confirmation in progress” or the like.

  A process for creating and outputting setting display data (for example, with dots) for designating setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94 based on the setting value data acquired from the setting value work area of the in-area RAM. (S53) is repeatedly executed until the setting confirmation end condition is satisfied, that is, until the OFF edge of the setting change operation means 93 is detected (S53). Thus, the setting display means 94, that is, the 7-segment display portion 97d of the performance information display means 97 has a value corresponding to the set value data at that time (for example, “1.” if the set value data is 0, If the data is 5, “6.”) is displayed with dots, for example.

  When the OFF edge of the setting change operation means 93 is detected (S53: Yes), a setting confirmation end command (BA67H) indicating that the setting confirmation period has ended is transmitted (S54), and the backup restoration processing already described. The process proceeds to (S21).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 92 is OFF, the setting change operation unit 93 is ON and the door is open when the power is turned on, the setting confirmation until the setting change operation unit 93 is switched OFF is performed. During the period, the setting information (for example, any one of “1” to “6”) can be confirmed by displaying the setting display means 94.

  Following the RAM clear process (S15) or the backup recovery process (S21), the common process (S22) is executed. In this common processing (S22), first, for example, in the case of “setting change” or “RAM clear”, an initialization command (BA01H), a RAM clear command (BA02H), a setting value command based on setting value data, depending on the processing mode. (F6xxH), customer waiting command (BA04H), etc. are transmitted in sequence, and in the case of “setting confirmation” and “backup recovery”, the initialization command (BA01H), power failure recovery display command (BA03H), first and second First and second special reserved number designation commands (B0xxH, B1xxH) based on the value of the special reserved number, a set value command (F6xxH) based on the set value data, a state specified command (FAxxH to FDxxH) based on the gaming state, and a customer waiting If it is medium, the waiting customer command (BA04H) is sequentially transmitted. Then, initial values are set in various internal function registers and work areas are initialized.

  When the above common process (S22) ends, the process proceeds to the main loop process (S23 to S28). In this main loop processing, interrupts are prohibited (S23), various random numbers are updated (S24), all registers are saved in the stack area (S25), out-of-area processing (S26) is executed, and all registers are restored. Then, a series of processes (S27) permitting an interrupt (S28) are repeatedly executed. Thereby, for example, timer interrupt processing is called and executed at a cycle of 4 ms.

  Here, in the out-of-area processing (S26), out-of-area RAM check processing, performance display aggregation division processing, and the like are executed. The out-of-area RAM check process is a process for determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the out-of-area RAM and initializing (clearing) the out-of-area RAM on condition that the out-of-area RAM is abnormal. Further, the performance display aggregation division processing calculates a base value to be displayed on the performance display means 95. During the unit measurement period until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000), “ The real-time base value is calculated by counting the number of payouts in the low probability state and the number of outs in the low probability state and dividing the former by the latter. When the unit measurement period ends, the real-time base value at that time becomes the new first cumulative base value, and the previous first and second cumulative base values become the new second and third cumulative base values, respectively. Become.

  Next, timer interrupt processing (FIG. 13) of the main control board 82a will be described. In this timer interruption process (FIG. 13), first, a power supply abnormality check process (S61) is executed. In this power supply abnormality check process (S61), a power supply abnormality signal is monitored, and if it is determined that a power supply abnormality has occurred, a backup process of data (game information) stored in the RAM is performed, and the effect control board 83a and the like are also processed. In response to this, a power-off command is transmitted to enable the RAM protection and disable the prohibited area. Thereby, data writing to the RAM is prohibited in the subsequent processing. Further, after clearing the output data of all the output ports and prohibiting the timer interrupt, the infinite loop process is repeated while clearing the WDT, thereby waiting for the power supply voltage to drop and the CPU to become inoperative.

  When the above power supply abnormality check process (S61) is completed, the timer management process (S62) for managing various timers used for game control, and various sensors such as game ball detecting means and operating means provided in each winning means Input management process (S63) for managing detection information, setting abnormality check process (S64) for performing abnormality check on set values, error management process (S65) for monitoring the occurrence of various errors, and updating various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers A random number update process (S66), and a prize ball management process (S67) for performing prize ball management such as sending a payout control command to the payout control board 90a.

  Further, following the prize ball management process (S67), a normal symbol management process (S68), a normal electric accessory management process (S69), a special symbol management process (S70), and a special electric accessory management process (S71). Execute.

  The normal symbol management process (S68) manages the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 51, and based on the fact that the normal symbol starter 61 detects the game ball, the normal random number information such as a hit determination random number value or the like. And the random number information is stored in a first-in first-out storage area with a predetermined upper limit holding number (for example, four) as a limit. Then, on the condition that the normal symbol display means 51 is variably displayed and one or more pieces of normal random number information are stored (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), the normal symbol information queue 51 The leading hit determination random number value is extracted, and hit / miss determination (hit determination) is performed according to whether or not the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit determination value. Based on this, the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol and the change time are selected, and the normal symbol is changed by the normal symbol display means 51.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability during a special gaming state (in a short-time state and a probability variation state), which will be described later, is set higher than the winning probability in the other normal gaming state, and the normal symbol in the special gaming state The variation time is set to be shorter than that in the normal gaming state.

  Further, the ordinary electric accessory management process (S69) is for managing the ordinary profit state, and based on the fact that the hit determination result of S68 is a win, the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 is the hit mode. In this case, a normal profit state is generated in which the opening / closing part 78 of the second special symbol starting means 63 is changed to an open state according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern.

  In this embodiment, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) set so that the opening time is longer than the normal opening / closing pattern. ) Are set, and the normal opening / closing pattern is selected during the normal gaming state, and the extended opening / closing pattern is selected during the special gaming state.

  The special symbol management process (S70) manages the variation of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, and the first and second special symbol starters 62 and 63 Based on the detection of the game ball, first and second special random number information including a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and other random number values are acquired and the first and second special random number information is determined in advance. The upper limit reserved number (for example, 4 each) is stored as a limit in a first-in first-out storage area. Then, when the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state in which the variable display is possible, if the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the first special random number information is queued from the queue of the second special random number information. If only the number of reserves is 1 or more, the first jackpot determination random number value is taken out from the queue of the first special random number information, and the jackpot determination / defeat determination is performed with a predetermined jackpot probability by random lottery using the jackpot determination random number value. And a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of the production symbol 80, a special stop symbol selection process for selecting a stop symbol after the variation of the first and second special symbols, etc. After that, the first and second special symbols display means 53 and 54 change the first and second special symbols. In this way, the main control board 82a functions as a random number lottery means for performing random lottery regarding jackpot / outage by executing the special symbol management process (S70).

  In the special symbol management process, a prefetch determination process can also be executed. This pre-reading determination process is performed for the first and second special random number information acquired when a game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, for a predetermined time before being subjected to symbol variation. At the time of acquisition of the first and second special random number information, for example, pre-fetch determination is performed for the jackpot determination random number value included in the first and second special random number information.

  For example, when the first and second special reserved numbers increase, for example, a hold addition command according to the prefetch determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the first and second special symbols start to change. At that time, a pending subtraction command, a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern, and a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol are transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the variation pattern is supported from the start of variation of the first and second special symbols. When the fluctuation time to stop is elapsed and the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is stopped, a fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. Further, when the variation of the first and second special symbols is completed and the first and second special reserved numbers are both 0 at that time, a waiting customer command (BA04H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a.

  Here, there are two types of jackpot probabilities: a low probability and a high probability, which are set to a high probability during the probability variation state of the special gaming state described later, and to a low probability otherwise. Moreover, in this embodiment, a setting value can be changed into six steps of setting 1-6, and the big hit probability (low probability and high probability) changes in six steps according to the setting value. The jackpot probability is higher as the set value is larger, for example.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the production pattern 80 includes a normal variation pattern that becomes a deviation mode without a reach state being established, a reach deviation / hit variation pattern that becomes a deviation mode or a big hit mode after reaching a reach state, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of normal variation patterns are provided with different variation times. In addition, for reach loss / hit variation patterns, the reach production after reach is established, for example, the normal reach failure / hit variation pattern, which ends with normal reach production, the super reach deviation / hit variation pattern, etc. which shifts to super reach production after normal reach production, etc. In addition, there are provided a plurality of types with different variation times and production contents for each type of reach variation pattern.

  Further, for example, in the variation pattern selection process, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot is selected from a plurality of types such as normal 4R and probability variation 6R based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the like. . There are a plurality of jackpot types depending on, for example, the type of jackpot game (type of open pattern) and the type of special game state that occurs after the jackpot game ends. For example, “normal 4R” is a jackpot that causes a short-time state to occur after the jackpot game with the 4R opening pattern is completed, and during the jackpot game, for example, four rounds with a game play are performed. Further, for example, “probability change 6R” is a big hit that will generate a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game with the 6R release pattern, and during the jackpot game, for example, six rounds with a play are performed. In the following description, a jackpot game that does not generate a probability change state after completion (generates a short-time state) is called a normal jackpot game, and a jackpot game that generates a probability change state after the end is called a probability change jackpot game.

  During the short-time state, for example, the fluctuation time of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 is switched to a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time with respect to the first and second special symbols. From the normal probability to the high probability, the change time from the normal change time to the shortened change time, and the open / close pattern of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state from the normal open / close pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × open once) Each can be switched to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening). The short-time state starts when the jackpot game ends. For example, the first and second special symbols change a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or ends when the next jackpot game has occurred.

  Further, during the probability variation state, for example, in addition to the switching similar to the time reduction state, the jackpot probability is switched from a low probability to a high probability. Note that the probability change state starts when the jackpot game ends, for example, ends when the next jackpot game occurs.

  The special electric accessory management process (S71) manages the jackpot game, the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, and the stopped symbols after the fluctuation of the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54 become the jackpot mode. In such a case, the big win means 64 (first and second special profit states) is generated in which the big winning means 64 is changed to the open state in accordance with the open pattern such as 4R or 6R selected in S70. In this way, the main control board 82a functions as special game execution means for executing a jackpot game (special game) by executing the special electric accessory management process (S71).

  Following the special electric accessory management process (S71), the external terminal process (S72) and the information display management process (S73) are executed, the WDT is cleared (S74), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the external terminal process (S72), a process for outputting various information from the external output terminal to an external device such as a hall computer is performed.

  In the information display management process (S73), for example, the driving control by the dynamic lighting method is performed for the LEDs constituting the game information display means 50, the performance display means 95 (performance information display means 97), and the like. As a result of this information display management process (S73), the performance display means 95 first performs an operation confirmation display that repeats all lighting and all extinction for a predetermined operation confirmation time (for example, about 5 seconds), and then performs out-of-area processing ( A plurality of types of base values (in this case, four types of real-time base values and first to third cumulative base values) calculated in the performance display totaling division processing in S25) are switched and displayed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4.8 seconds). Is done.

  Next, the control operation of the effect control board 83a will be described. The effect control board 83a controls effects by various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66, the illumination means 96, the speakers 18, 25, the frame side movable effect means 29, the board side movable effect means 67, etc. FIG. As shown in b), the power-on effect executing means 101, the special reserved number display executing means 102, the pre-reading notice effect executing means 103, the symbol change effect executing means 104, the symbol changing effect executing means 105, and the big hit game effect executing Means 106, waiting-waiting effect execution means 107, etc. are provided.

  The power-on effect executing means 101 controls various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66 based on receiving various control commands from the main control board 82a when the power is turned on. For example, when a power-on command (BA08H) is received from the main control board 82a (S9 in FIG. 8), the power-on effect executing means 101 displays character information such as “Please Wait” on the liquid crystal display means 66. When the setting change start command (BA76H) is received (S31 in FIG. 11), the power-on effect execution execution means 101 informs the liquid crystal display means 66 that character information such as “setting change in progress” indicating that the setting change period is in progress. Is displayed, and the illumination means 96 is caused to emit light in a predetermined setting changing pattern, for example, and predetermined setting changing sounds are output from the speakers 18 and 25. When the initialize command (BA01H) is received (S22 in FIG. 9), the liquid crystal display means 66, the illumination means 96, and the speakers 18 and 25 continue to be in the previous state, but the movable effect means 67 and the like are initially set. The execution of the operation (initialization operation) is started. When the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received (S22 in FIG. 9), a predetermined symbol form by the effect symbol 80, for example, “2 · 3 · 7” (low accuracy screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and All the illumination means 96 are lit, a predetermined RAM clear sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25, and the state (initial operation) up to that point is continued for the movable effect means 67.

  The special reserved number display executing means 102 displays the first and second special reserved numbers on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first special reserved number corresponding to the increase and decrease of the first and second special reserved numbers. Corresponding to the first reserved images X1 to X4 corresponding to the number of minutes (maximum 4), the second reserved images Y1 to Y4 corresponding to the number of the second special reserved number (maximum 4), and the first and second special symbols being changed. The change pending image Z is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  In this embodiment, since the reserved memory of the second special symbol is preferentially digested over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, the second special symbol side is also given priority for the hold display, for example, as shown in FIG. The second reserved images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed on the front side of the first reserved images X1 to X4. When a hold addition command relating to the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, one of the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 is additionally displayed at the end of the queue. When the hold subtraction command relating to the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 are directed one by one toward the front side of the queue. In addition to shifting, the pushed first and second held images X1, Y1 are moved to a predetermined position, for example, and changed to a changing hold image Z. In the present embodiment, the display color (display mode) of the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 and the changing hold image Z is set to, for example, “white” as a default, and a hold change notice described later is executed. Is changed according to the scenario selected by the pre-reading notice effect executing means 103.

  The prefetch notice effect execution means 103 executes a prefetch notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is for notifying whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes a big hit mode based on the result of the pre-reading determination by the main control board 82a and whether or not a big hit game is generated. Based on the prefetching determination result, for example, “continuous notice” for performing the same mode of effect in a plurality of symbol variations up to symbol variation corresponding to the special random number information subjected to the prefetching determination. The first and second hold images (hold display) X1 to Y1, and the display mode of Y1 are changed (changed).

  The symbol variation effect executing means 104 performs the effect of displaying the effect symbol 80 and accompanying sound output, illumination light emission, movable body operation, etc., and is specified when the variation pattern command is received from the main control board 82a. Based on the variation pattern scenario corresponding to the changed variation pattern and the effect scenario selected by the effect changing execution means 105, the change of the effect pattern 80 and the accompanying voice output, light emission, and movable body operation are started. At the same time, when the change stop command is received, the change of the effect design 80 is stopped at the stop symbol selected based on the stop symbol command and the change pattern command, and the sound output and the light emission are accompanied accordingly. It has become.

  In addition, the symbol variation effect execution means (setting suggestion effect execution means) 104 is an example of the setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value (any one of settings 1 to 6), and the effect symbol 80 varies according to the reach deviation variation pattern. A setting suggestion effect A (first setting suggestion effect) that suggests a set value can be executed based on the appearance rate of each reach constituent symbol (when reach is achieved by symbol variation). Thus, the setting suggestion effect A is executed when reach is established during symbol variation (see FIG. 24).

  FIG. 14 is a reach configuration symbol selection table used in the setting suggestion effect A, and shows the selection rate of each reach configuration symbol (symbols P1 to P8) in the case of the reach deviation variation pattern for each set value. As is apparent from the reach symbol selection table, in the case of setting 1, symbols P1 to P8 are selected equally (selection rate 0.125), whereas in the case of settings 2 to 6, symbols are respectively selected. The selectivity (0.16) of P2 to P6 is higher than the selectivity (0.11) of other symbols. Therefore, the player is more likely to set 1 if the appearance rates of the symbols P1 to P8 are equal, for example, by observing the appearance status of each reach component symbol in the reach deviation variation pattern, for example, the symbols P2 to P6. If any appearance rate is higher than the other symbols, it is possible to predict the set value such that there is a high possibility that the set value corresponds to that symbol (setting 2 if symbol P2).

  By executing the setting suggestion effect A in this way, it is possible to provide a new enjoyment during the symbol change to the player. In the case of the setting suggestion effect A, an observation period of a certain length is required in order for the player to predict the set value with high accuracy, which may be an incentive to continue the game.

  As in the setting suggestion effect A, the setting values are set by making the selection rates of the symbols P1 to P8 as the reach configuration symbols equal in the case of specific setting values and unequal in the case of other non-specific setting values. In this case, the specific setting value and the non-specific setting value are arbitrarily determined. For example, the specific setting value may be a plurality of setting values such as settings 1 and 2.

  In addition, as in the setting suggestion effect A, when the set value is suggested by differentiating the selection rate of a specific symbol as a reach constituent symbol from the selection rate of other non-specific symbols, the selection rate of the specific symbol is set to a non-specific symbol. The selectivity may be lower. The specific symbol may be a plurality of symbols such as symbols P1, P2.

  The symbol variation effect execution means (setting suggestion effect execution means) 105 executes the symbol variation effect during the display of the effect symbol 80, and includes a setting change suggestion effect execution means 108, for example. The setting change suggestion effect execution means 108 executes a setting change suggestion effect that suggests that the setting change processing has been executed when the power is turned on this time, depending on whether or not the setting change processing has been executed when the power is turned on. For example, when the first special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts to change after the power is turned on, the predetermined movable body (here, the rotational effect body 29a of the frame side movable effect means 29) is changed to a predetermined setting. It is designed to operate in the suggested manner.

  In the setting change suggestion effect of this embodiment, only one type of setting change suggestion mode (for example, an operation of rotating the rotation effector 29a from a predetermined origin position by a minute angle (for example, 2 degrees) and immediately returning to the origin position) is provided. When the setting change process is executed, the rotation effect body 29a is operated in a setting change suggesting manner with a predetermined probability (here, 50%), and the setting change process is executed. If not, the rotation effect body 29a is not operated (FIG. 15 (a)). As a result, when the player plays the first game in the morning with the gaming machine, it becomes clear that the setting change process has been performed if the rotation effector 29a operates in a jerky manner at the start of the first symbol variation. In the case of the present embodiment, the operation rate in the setting change suggestion mode is 50%, and the possibility that the setting change process has been performed remains even if the rotation effect body 29a does not operate. Never lose.

  In the case of the setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the player can know that the rotation effector 29a operates in the setting change suggestion mode at the start of the first symbol variation because the setting change process is performed when the power is turned on. However, it is not possible to know whether or not the setting value has actually been changed by the setting change process (the setting value may not change even if the setting change process is executed). Of course, it is impossible to know whether the set value has been changed to be advantageous or disadvantageous for the player. However, since the player can know whether or not the gaming machine has been changed to a setting value different from the previous day by this setting change suggestion effect, a certain level of customer attraction can be expected. That is, for example, if the player feels that the setting value of the previous day of the gaming machine is 1, if the rotation effect body 29a moves due to the first symbol fluctuation in the morning, it can be changed to setting 2 or more today Therefore, the player can play a game with the gaming machine with a sense of expectation.

  Next, the symbol changing effect executed by the symbol changing effect executing means 105 will be described. The effect during symbol variation includes a jackpot notice effect for notifying whether or not the stop symbol after the symbol change becomes a jackpot mode, and a setting suggestion effect suggesting a set value (any one of settings 1 to 6). There is also a production that has both of these personalities.

  When the symbol variation effect execution means 105 receives the variation pattern command from the main control board 82a, the information obtained from the variation pattern command (here, the jackpot determination result and variation pattern selection result), the set value (setting 1) Based on the symbol changing effect selection table or the like, a lottery of whether or not to execute various symbol changing effects is performed. When at least one of a plurality of types of symbol changing effects is selected, one of the plurality of types of scenarios is selected for the symbol changing effect.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the setting suggestion effect (including the case of the jackpot notice effect) among the effects during the symbol variation will be described.

  FIG. 16A shows a scenario selection table relating to an information notice effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect B) for displaying a message on the liquid crystal display means 66. This setting suggestion effect B (second setting suggestion effect) is also a jackpot notice effect, and at any timing during the change of the effect symbol 80, for example, during the period until the first symbol (the symbol that stops first) stops. It is executed (see FIG. 24).

  In the setting suggestion effect B, as shown in the scenario selection table of FIG. 16A, any of the five types of messages M1 to M5 shown in FIG. 16B is selected at the selection rate set for each variation pattern. It is to be selected. As is clear from the scenario selection table in FIG. 16A, for the messages M1 to M3, the message M2 has a higher jackpot reliability than the message M1, and the message M3 has a higher jackpot reliability than the message M2. . Further, since the message M4 is selected only in the case of the settings 1 to 3, and the message M5 is selected only in the case of the settings 4 to 6, the player is, for example, the message M4 that “It was Kokichi when you draw the fortune!” Is set to a low setting (any one of settings 1 to 3). For example, if a message M5 is displayed that says "It was a big luck when you draw a fortune," it can be determined that the setting is high (any one of settings 4 to 6). In the case of the setting suggestion effect B, it is desirable that the selection rate of the messages M4 and M5 does not become too high because the range of the set value is fixed when any of the messages M4 and M5 appears. In FIG. 16A, the selection rates of the messages M4 and M5 are lower than those of the other messages M1 to M3.

  17 (a) and 17 (b) are scenario selection tables relating to a specific reach pattern, here a notice announcement effect during super-reach (hereinafter referred to as setting suggestion effect C) in which, for example, a character appears during symbol change due to the super reach change pattern. Is shown. This setting suggestion effect C (second setting suggestion effect) is also a jackpot notice effect, and is executed at an arbitrary timing during the change of the effect symbol 80 due to the super reach change pattern, for example, during the period until the first symbol stops. (See FIG. 24).

  In the setting suggestion effect C, as shown in the scenario selection tables of FIGS. 17A and 17B, any one of the three types of characters C1 to C3 has a selection rate set for each type of super reach variation pattern. To be selected.

  In the setting suggestion effect C, two types of scenario selection tables shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B are prepared. As shown in FIG. 17C, the scenario selection shown in FIG. The scenario shown in FIG. 17 (b) only when the predetermined condition is satisfied using the table a (in this case, during the three periods (specific period) from 10 to 11 o'clock, 18 to 19 o'clock, and 22:00). The selection table b is used.

  In the scenario selection table a (FIG. 17A), the character C2 has a higher hit reliability than the character C1, and the selection rate of the character C3 changes according to the set value. The selection rate of the character C3 is high. Therefore, the player can determine that the setting is more advantageous to him as the appearance frequency of the character C3 is higher. Further, in the scenario selection table a, in the case of setting 1, the character C3 is not selected, so it becomes clear that the setting is 2 or more when the character C3 appears.

  The scenario selection table b (FIG. 17B) is different from the scenario selection table a (FIG. 17A) only in the selection rate of the character C3. That is, in the scenario setting table a, the selection rate of the character C3 corresponding to the settings 1 to 6 is 0.00 to 0.25, whereas in the scenario setting table b, the selection rate of the character C3 corresponding to the settings 1 to 6 is set. The selection rate is 0.00 to 0.65, and the difference between the set values regarding the selection rate of the character C3 is larger than that of the scenario selection table a.

  Thereby, the player can predict the set value by observing the appearance state of the character C3 in the super reach variation pattern regardless of whether or not it is during a specific period such as 10 to 11 o'clock. However, during the specific period, the appearance rate of the character C3 increases, and the difference in the appearance rate of the character C3 for each set value increases, so that the player can predict the set value with higher accuracy. As described above, the setting suggestion effect C of the present embodiment is a setting suggestion content variable effect in which the content of the setting suggestion changes when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the specific period is defined by time. That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the degree of suggestion of the set value by the setting suggestion effect C is high, and the predetermined condition is a time condition defined by time. Note that when the RTC (Real-Time Clock) is not installed, the time cannot be recognized. For example, the specific period may be defined by the elapsed time from power-on using a software counter.

  FIG. 18A shows the jackpot reliability for each set value with respect to a title notice effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect D) as an example of the reach notice effect during reach after the reach is established. . This setting suggestion effect D (second setting suggestion effect, third setting suggestion effect), for example, at the start of a super reach effect or the like in the super reach variation pattern, for example, whether or not it will be a big hit depending on the display mode of the title And it is also a jackpot notice. Thus, the setting suggestion effect D is executed when a title is displayed in the super reach effect (see FIG. 24). In the setting suggestion effect D, as shown in FIG. 18A, for example, when the display mode of the title is a danger pattern (FIG. 18B), the jackpot reliability is varied for each set value.

  In the example of FIG. 18A, the jackpot reliability of the danger pattern is 100% in setting 1 and less than 100% in the other settings 2 to 6, so that the danger pattern appears to be out of spite of appearance. When it becomes, it becomes clear that the setting is 2 or more. In addition, the jackpot reliability of the danger pattern is lower as the setting is higher. Therefore, if a danger pattern appears, it is a disappointing result for the player, but at the same time, the expectation can be raised in the sense that the possibility of high setting increases. Thus, in the setting suggestion effect D, the advantage that the player's willingness to play can be maintained high because the setting value is more disadvantageous for the player and the setting value is advantageous to the player. There is.

  FIG. 19A shows a scenario selection table for a re-lottery (promotion) effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect E) after the jackpot is determined during symbol variation. This setting suggestion effect E (second setting suggestion effect) suggests a setting value by selecting one of a plurality of types of background colors at the time of re-lottery, for example, blue, green, red, and rainbow (FIG. 19B). However, as shown in FIG. 19A, the selection rate of each background color differs for each set value. As described above, the setting suggestion effect E is executed at the time of starting the re-lottery while the symbols are changing (see FIG. 24). In the example of FIG. 19A, the blue selection rate is higher as the setting is lower, the red selection rate is higher as the setting is higher, and the green selection rate is constant regardless of the set value. In addition, the rainbow selection rate is 0 except for setting 6. As a result, the lower the appearance rate of blue as the background color at the time of re-drawing, the higher the probability of setting higher as the appearance rate of red is higher, and in the case of a rainbow, setting 6 is advantageous to the player. It becomes clear.

  In the world of pachinko machines, when a certain aspect (for example, rainbow) appears in a performance, it is permeated among players that a situation advantageous to the player (such as jackpot, probable promotion) is guaranteed. There may be. When such a specific aspect is used in the setting suggestion effect, even if a high setting is guaranteed due to the appearance of a specific aspect, for example, if the result of the change in the design is unfavorable to the player, the player is confused. There is a possibility that. Therefore, when a specific mode is used in the setting suggestion effect, the specific mode appears only when the situation is advantageous to the player not only with the setting suggestion effect but also with respect to the symbol variation result, etc. It is desirable to prevent specific aspects from appearing. For example, in the case of the setting suggestion effect E of the present embodiment, it is conceivable that the setting suggestion effect is not executed when the probabilistic big hit is not promoted by re-lottery.

  FIG. 20 shows a light emission number selection table in a stop lamp effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect F) in which, for example, a predetermined stop lamp emits light when the special symbol is finally stopped (at the time of symbol determination). In the present embodiment, the predetermined stop lamp can emit light, for example, at most once for each final stop of the special symbol. The setting suggestion effect F (second setting suggestion effect) is specified after a specific timing (here, the special symbol (first and second special symbols) has reached the specific total number of times (here, 2000)). The number of stop lamps is 0, 1, 2 or more while the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (here, 20 times). To come to suggest. The stop lamp does not emit light except when the setting suggestion effect F is being executed. Thus, the setting suggestion effect F is executed at the time of symbol determination during symbol variation (see FIG. 24). Note that a dedicated stop lamp may be provided on the game board 16 or the like, or a specific lamp arranged on the game board 16 or the like may be used as the stop lamp.

  In the light emission number selection table shown in FIG. 20, in the case of settings 1 and 2, only the light emission number 0 is selected, and in settings 3 and 4, either the light emission number 0 or 1 is selected. , 6, one of light emission times 0, 1, 2 is selected. As a result, during the specific 20 symbol fluctuations in the setting suggestion effect F, it becomes clear that if the number of times the stop lamp is emitted is 1, the setting is 3 or more, and if it is 2 times or more, the setting is 5 or more. It becomes clear.

  In the present embodiment, every time the cumulative number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first and second special symbols) after power-on reaches the specific cumulative number (here, 2000), then the specific number of times (here, 100 times) changes. The setting suggestion effect F is executed, and for the other periods (period in which the setting suggestion effect F is not executed), the number of emission times is changed to 0 by changing the light emission number selection table of the setting suggestion effect F. It can be said that it is a choice. That is, the setting suggestion effect F of the present embodiment is a setting suggestion content variable effect that increases the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined condition is the cumulative number of changes of the special symbol (game It is a game performance condition defined by a specific value that increases as a result.

  The jackpot game effect executing means 106 executes effects during the jackpot game, and displays various effect images on the liquid crystal display means 66 during the opening, round, and ending of the jackpot game, for example. Accompanied by such effects as voice output, light emission, and movable body operation.

  The jackpot game effect execution means (setting suggestion effect execution means) 106 can execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value (any one of settings 1 to 6) during the jackpot game. Hereinafter, a specific example of the setting suggestion effect executed during the jackpot game will be described.

  FIG. 21 shows a winning sound selection table in a setting suggestion effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect G) using a winning sound (here, an over winning sound) during a jackpot game. Here, the over-winning is a win exceeding the upper limit number to the big winning means (specific winning means) 64 in one round (unit opening period), and the over winning sound is output for the over winning. It is a winning sound. Thus, the setting suggestion effect G is executed during each round in the jackpot game (see FIG. 24). In the present embodiment, two types of normal sounds and special sounds are provided as over winning sounds (specific winning sounds), and the selection rate of these normal sounds and special sounds is set in the setting suggestion effect G (fifth setting suggestion effect). Each value is different. That is, as shown in FIG. 21, the normal sound has a lower selection rate as the setting is higher, while the special sound has a higher selection rate as the setting is higher. It is to be selected. Thus, when a special sound is output at the time of over winning, it becomes clear that the setting is 2 or more, and the higher the output frequency of the special sound, the higher the possibility that the setting is higher. By executing the setting notice effect G with such over winning sound, it is possible to provide the player with new enjoyment during the big hit game. It should be noted that the over winning sound lottery based on the over winning sound selection table shown in FIG. 21 may be performed for every over winning, for example, for every big hit round.

  FIG. 22 shows a dialogue selection table in a setting announcement effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect H) by, for example, a dialogue sound (production at the end of a special game) output at the end of a jackpot game (for example, during ending). That is, the setting suggestion effect H (fourth setting suggestion effect) is executed at the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 24).

  In the setting suggestion effect H, for example, at the end of a normal jackpot game, for example, at the end of the jackpot game, the type of dialogue sound output with a predetermined probability (50%, 100%, etc.) differs for each set value. That is, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the line L1 is set only when the setting is 2 or more, the line L2 is set only when the setting value is even, the line L3 is set only when the setting value is odd, and the line L4 is set. The selection rate is larger than 0 only when the setting is 3 or more, and only when the dialogue L5 is the setting 6. Thereby, when the line L1 is output, the setting is 2 or more, when the line L2 is output, it is any of the settings 2, 4 and 6, and when the line L3 is output, the setting 1 is set. , 3, and 5, and when the line L4 is output, the setting is 3 or more, and when the line L5 is output, it becomes clear that the setting is 6.

  It is desirable that the dialogues L1 to L5 imply setting suggestion contents. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), the dialogue L1 corresponding to setting 2 or more is “possibly good”, and the dialogue L4 corresponding to setting 3 or more advantageous to the player is “more “Looks good,” which implies that the dialogue L2 is more advantageous to the player than the dialogue L1. In addition, the dialogue L2 corresponding to the even setting value implies “even”, and “Let's do it hard”, and the dialogue L3 corresponding to the odd setting value implies “odd”. It has become. Further, the dialogue L5 corresponding to the setting 6 is “the best weather” which implies that it is the highest setting value.

  The waiting customer effect execution means 107 is waiting for the customer from the reception of the waiting customer command (BA04H) from the main control board 82a until the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 start symbol variation. At the time of receiving a waiting command other than at the time of backup recovery, the display on the liquid crystal display means 66 is continued as it is until the demonstration effect is started after 180 seconds, for example, and the decoration means 96 is set, for example, Light is emitted in a predetermined customer waiting pattern, and BGM output is continued from the speakers 18 and 25 until fading out after elapse of 30 seconds, for example, and the movable rendering means 67 is maintained in a state stopped at the origin position (no change). It has become. On the other hand, when a waiting command is received at the time of backup recovery, the display on the liquid crystal display means 66 is, for example, a predetermined symbol form by the effect symbol 80 until the demonstration effect is started after elapse of 180 seconds, for example “2 · 3 · 7”. For example, the illumination means 96 emits light in a predetermined customer waiting pattern, and the BGM output is continued from the speakers 18 and 25 until, for example, 30 seconds have passed, until the movable effect means 67 is displayed. Is, for example, maintained in a stopped state at the origin position (no change).

  In addition, the customer waiting effect execution means 107 can execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value (any of settings 1 to 6) while waiting for a customer. Hereinafter, a specific example of the setting suggestion effect executed while waiting for a customer will be described.

  FIG. 23 shows the appearance rate of the specific demonstration effect for each set value regarding the setting suggestion effect (hereinafter referred to as the setting suggestion effect I) that suggests the setting value based on the appearance rate of the specific demonstration effect while waiting for a customer. A plurality of types of demonstration effects including a specific demonstration effect are provided while waiting for a customer. In the setting suggestion effect I, as shown in FIG. 23, since the appearance rate of the specific demonstration effect is higher as the setting is higher, the player sets the set value by observing the appearance state of the specific demonstration effect while waiting for the customer. Can be predicted to some extent.

  In the setting suggestion effect I of the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the specific demonstration effect is different between a specific period (here, the number of special symbol variations between jackpots is 500 times or more) and the others. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the difference in the appearance rate of the specific demonstration effects from setting 1 to setting 6 is the same 0.2 during the specific period, but the values of the individual appearance rates are specific. It is higher during the period. Thereby, since the appearance rate of a specific demonstration effect becomes high as a whole during a specific period, it is easier to predict a set value. Thus, the setting suggestion effect I of the present embodiment is a setting suggestion content variable effect that increases the appearance rate of the setting suggestion when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined condition is a variation of the special symbol between the jackpots. The game performance condition is defined by the number of times (a specific value that increases as a game is played).

  As described above, the pachinko machine of this embodiment is set when a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value, a setting change suggestion effect that suggests that a setting change process has been performed when the power is turned on, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. A setting suggestion content variable effect that increases the appearance rate of the suggestion effect or increases the degree of suggestion of the setting value can be executed, so that the game motivation of the player is effectively evoked using the setting status of the gaming machine Is possible.

  FIG. 25 illustrates the second embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the setting change suggestion effect (FIG. 15) in the first embodiment is partly changed and a plurality of setting suggestion modes are provided.

  The setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment is a predetermined movable body (here, the frame side movable effect) at the start of the first special symbol variation after power-on, depending on whether or not the setting change process is executed when the power is turned on. Although the rotation effect body 29a) of the means 29 is operated in a predetermined setting change suggestion manner in common with the first embodiment, a plurality of setting change suggestion manners (here, two types) are provided, and rotation The difference is that the director 29a always operates in either of these two types of setting change suggestion modes. These two types of setting change suggestion modes are common in that the rotation effect body 29a is rotated by a predetermined angle from a predetermined origin position and immediately returned to the origin position. The setting change suggesting mode 1 is larger than 2 (FIG. 25B).

  In the setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when the setting change process is executed, the rotation effect body 29a is operated in the setting change suggesting mode 1 with a predetermined probability (here, 100%), and the setting change process is executed. If not, the rotation effect body 29a is operated in either one of the setting change suggestion modes 1 and 2 (for example, the distribution ratio 50:50) (FIG. 25A). Thereby, since the player needs to predict the presence / absence of the setting change process based on the operation angle rather than whether or not the rotation effect body 29a has operated, the degree of difficulty becomes higher than that in the first embodiment.

  In addition, when FIG. 25A is changed, for example, when a setting change process is executed, the rotation effect body 29a is operated in any one of the setting change suggestion modes 1 and 2 (for example, the distribution ratio 50:50), When the setting change process is not executed, the rotation effect body 29a may be operated in the setting change suggestion mode 1.

  FIG. 26 exemplifies the third embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a setting change suggesting effect that suggests whether or not the setting change processing has been performed by switching the background image.

  In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, after the game is started after the power is turned on, for example, the background image (effect mode) of the liquid crystal display means 66 during the design change is sequentially performed at a predetermined timing (for example, every time the special design changes a predetermined number of times). It is supposed to switch. The setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment indicates that the setting change process is executed by causing a special background image (special effect mode) different from normal to appear at the time of switching the background image (for example, at the first switching). It has come to suggest.

  That is, in the setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the setting change process is not executed, the background image during the change of the pattern is normally the first background image → normal second background image → normal. When the setting change process is executed while the third background image is switched to →..., The normal first background image → the special background image → the normal third background with a predetermined probability (here, 30%). As in the case of an image →..., The special background image is normally switched instead of the second background image at the first switching. As described above, in the setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when a special background image appears, the special background image is continuously displayed until the next switching, so the setting change suggestion effect of the first embodiment is used. In comparison, the appearance period is long, and the possibility that the player misses is reduced.

  FIG. 27 exemplifies the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a setting change suggestion effect that suggests whether or not a setting change process has been performed by a specific image in a demonstration effect waiting for a customer.

  In the setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the setting change process is executed by causing a special image (special aspect) different from normal to appear as the specific image (specific background image) displayed in the demonstration effect waiting for the customer. It has come to suggest that.

  That is, in the setting change suggestion effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the setting change process is not executed, the normal image is used as the specific background image displayed in the demonstration effect, whereas the setting change suggestion effect is used. When the process is executed, a special image is used instead of the normal image with a predetermined probability (here, 10%). Note that the special image is switched to the normal image after a predetermined timing thereafter, for example, after the first big hit. Thus, in the setting change suggestion effect of the present embodiment, when a special image appears as the specific background image displayed in the demonstration effect, the special image is used as it is until the first jackpot, for example. The appearance period is longer than the setting change suggestion effect of the third embodiment, and the possibility that the player misses is smaller.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the setting change suggestion effect of the embodiment, it is assumed that the setting change process has been executed, but whether the setting value has been changed, whether the setting value has been changed in the high setting direction, etc. It may be suggested.

  The setting change suggestion effect C (FIG. 17) is configured to change the setting suggestion content (the degree of suggestion of the set value) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (during a specific period specified by time). As the predetermined condition for changing the game, in addition to the time condition defined by the time or the elapsed time from power-on, game performance conditions defined by specific values that increase by playing the game may be used. May be combined. As the specific value in this case, the number of outs (the number of game balls that have been driven into the game area 23), the number of changes in the special symbol, and the like can be considered. For example, when only the time condition is used, the condition is established if, for example, a specific time is reached, regardless of whether or not there is a game record, but by combining the time condition and the game record condition, for example, a specific time is reached. However, if there is no game record to some extent, the condition can not be satisfied.

  Only one of the plurality of setting suggestion effects may be set as the setting suggestion content variable effect, or the plurality of setting suggestion effects may be set as the setting suggestion content variable effect.

  When executing a plurality of setting suggestion effects including the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the appearance rate of the first setting suggestion effect is not changed, and the second setting suggestion effect is changed. The appearance rate of may be changed (higher / lower). In this case, the number of second setting suggestion effects may be one or two or more.

  Further, when executing a plurality of setting suggestion effects including the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the appearance rate of the first setting suggestion effect is increased, and the second setting suggestion effect is obtained. You may make the appearance rate of production low. In this case, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect may be one or two or more. Moreover, you may provide the 3rd setting suggestion effect which does not change an appearance rate even if predetermined conditions are satisfied.

  In addition, when a plurality of setting suggestion effects including the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the suggestion degree of the first setting suggestion effect is not changed and the second setting is suggested. The suggestion degree of the suggestion effect may be changed (higher / lower). In this case, the number of second setting suggestion effects may be one or two or more.

  In addition, when executing a plurality of setting suggestion effects including the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the suggestion degree of the first setting suggestion effect is increased, and the second setting suggestion effect is obtained. The suggestion level of the production may be lowered. In this case, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect may be one or two or more. Moreover, you may provide the 3rd setting suggestion effect which does not change a suggestion degree, even if predetermined conditions are satisfied.

  Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in game machines other than ball game machines such as slot machines, in addition to various ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines.

17 launching means 23 game area 62 first special symbol starting means (symbol starting means)
63 Second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means)
66 Liquid crystal display means (design display means)
82a Main control board (random number lottery means, special game execution means)
104 design variation production execution means (setting suggestion production execution means)
105 Design change effect execution means (setting suggestion effect execution means)
106 jackpot playing effect execution means (setting suggestion effect execution means)

The present invention is a launching means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area, and a random number lottery means capable of executing a random number lottery on condition that the game ball flowing into the game area is detected by the symbol starting means; When the symbol display means capable of variably displaying symbols based on the result of the random number lottery and the stop symbol after the change by the symbol display means based on winning the random number lottery becomes a specific mode, Special game execution means for executing an advantageous special game, and a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value can be executed in a gaming machine in which the winning probability of the random number lottery varies according to a set value that can be changed in multiple stages It is provided with a setting suggestion effect execution means.
In addition, the setting suggestion effect may include a stop symbol setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value based on the appearance rate of the stop symbol in the symbol variation by the symbol display means .
In addition, the changing effect can be executed during the symbol change by the symbol display means, and the setting suggestion effect includes the changing setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value by the appearance rate of the changing effect. Also good.
In addition, during a symbol change by the symbol display means, it is possible to execute a changing notice effect that predicts the appearance of a predetermined event, and the setting suggesting effect indicates a probability that the predetermined event appears after the execution of the changing notice effect. It may include a predetermined event setting suggesting effect that suggests the set value by making it differ according to the set value.
In addition, the above-can execute the special game at the end of production at the time of the special game end, the setting suggests directing is, containing only a special game at the end of setting suggests directing suggest the set value by the appearance rate of the special game at the end of production The number of types of the setting suggestion effect during change may be larger than the setting suggestion effect at the end of the special game .
In addition, it is possible to execute a variation stop effect during the symbol variation stop by the symbol display means, and the setting suggestion effect includes a change stop suggestion effect that suggests the set value by the appearance rate of the variation stop effect. It may be a thing.

In addition, the symbol variation effect execution means (setting suggestion effect execution means) 104 is an example of the setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value (any one of settings 1 to 6), and the effect symbol 80 varies according to the reach deviation variation pattern. A setting suggestion effect A ( stop symbol setting suggestion effect) that suggests a setting value can be executed based on the appearance rate of each reach component symbol (when reach is achieved by symbol variation). Thus, the setting suggestion effect A is executed when reach is established during symbol variation (see FIG. 24).

FIG. 16A shows a scenario selection table relating to an information notice effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect B) for displaying a message on the liquid crystal display means 66. This setting suggestion effect B ( variation setting suggestion effect) is also a jackpot notice effect, and during an arbitrary timing during the change of the effect symbol 80, for example, during the period until the first symbol (the symbol that stops first) stops. It is executed (see FIG. 24).

17 (a) and 17 (b) are scenario selection tables relating to a specific reach pattern, here a notice announcement effect during super-reach (hereinafter referred to as setting suggestion effect C) in which, for example, a character appears during symbol change due to the super reach change pattern. Is shown. This setting suggestion effect C ( change setting suggestion effect) is also a jackpot notice effect, and is executed at any timing during the change of the effect symbol 80 by the super reach variation pattern, for example, during the period until the first symbol stops. (See FIG. 24).

FIG. 18A shows the jackpot reliability for each set value with respect to a title notice effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect D) as an example of the reach notice effect during reach after the reach is established. . This setting suggestion effect D (setting change suggestion effect during change , predetermined event setting suggestion effect), for example, at the start of the super reach effect in the super reach variation pattern, for example, whether or not it is a big hit depending on the display mode of the title And it is also a jackpot notice. Thus, the setting suggestion effect D is executed when a title is displayed in the super reach effect (see FIG. 24). In the setting suggestion effect D, as shown in FIG. 18A, for example, when the display mode of the title is a danger pattern (FIG. 18B), the jackpot reliability is varied for each set value.

FIG. 19A shows a scenario selection table for a re-lottery (promotion) effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect E) after the jackpot is determined during symbol variation. This setting suggestion effect E ( fluctuating setting suggestion effect) suggests a set value by selecting one of a plurality of types of background colors at the time of re-lottery, for example, blue, green, red, and rainbow (FIG. 19B). However, as shown in FIG. 19A, the selection rate of each background color differs for each set value. As described above, the setting suggestion effect E is executed at the time of starting the re-lottery while the symbols are changing (see FIG. 24). In the example of FIG. 19A, the blue selection rate is higher as the setting is lower, the red selection rate is higher as the setting is higher, and the green selection rate is constant regardless of the set value. In addition, the rainbow selection rate is 0 except for setting 6. As a result, the lower the appearance rate of blue as the background color at the time of re-drawing, the higher the probability of setting higher as the appearance rate of red is higher, and in the case of a rainbow, setting 6 is advantageous to the player. It becomes clear.

FIG. 20 shows a light emission number selection table in a stop lamp effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect F) in which, for example, a predetermined stop lamp emits light when the special symbol is finally stopped (at the time of symbol determination). In the present embodiment, the predetermined stop lamp can emit light, for example, at most once for each final stop of the special symbol. The setting suggestion effect F ( variable setting suggestion effect) is specified after the cumulative number of fluctuations of the specific timing (here, the special symbol (first and second special symbols) reaches the specific cumulative number (here, 2000)). The number of stop lamps is 0, 1, 2 or more while the special symbol is changed a predetermined number of times (here, 20 times). To come to suggest. The stop lamp does not emit light except when the setting suggestion effect F is being executed. Thus, the setting suggestion effect F is executed at the time of symbol determination during symbol variation (see FIG. 24). Note that a dedicated stop lamp may be provided on the game board 16 or the like, or a specific lamp arranged on the game board 16 or the like may be used as the stop lamp.

FIG. 21 shows a winning sound selection table in a setting suggestion effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect G) using a winning sound (here, an over winning sound) during a jackpot game. Here, the over-winning is a win exceeding the upper limit number to the big winning means (specific winning means) 64 in one round (unit opening period), and the over winning sound is output for the over winning. It is a winning sound. Thus, the setting suggestion effect G is executed during each round in the jackpot game (see FIG. 24). In the present embodiment, two types of normal sounds and special sounds are provided as over-winning sounds (specific winning sounds), and the selection rate of the normal sounds and special sounds is set in the setting suggestion effect G ( winning sound setting suggestion effect). Each value is different. That is, as shown in FIG. 21, the normal sound has a lower selection rate as the setting is higher, while the special sound has a higher selection rate as the setting is higher. It is to be selected. Thus, when a special sound is output at the time of over winning, it becomes clear that the setting is 2 or more, and the higher the output frequency of the special sound, the higher the possibility that the setting is higher. By executing the setting notice effect G with such over winning sound, it is possible to provide the player with new enjoyment during the big hit game. It should be noted that the over winning sound lottery based on the over winning sound selection table shown in FIG. 21 may be performed for every over winning, for example, for every big hit round.

FIG. 22 shows a dialogue selection table in a setting announcement effect (hereinafter referred to as a setting suggestion effect H) by, for example, a dialogue sound (production at the end of a special game) output at the end of a jackpot game (for example, during ending). That is, the setting suggestion effect H ( special game end setting suggestion effect) is executed at the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 24).

It is desirable that the dialogues L1 to L5 imply setting suggestion contents. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), the dialogue L1 corresponding to setting 2 or more is “possibly good”, and the dialogue L4 corresponding to setting 3 or more advantageous to the player is “more It seems to be a good thing, ”which implies that the dialogue L4 is more advantageous to the player than the dialogue L1. In addition, the dialogue L2 corresponding to the even setting value implies “even”, and “Let's do it hard”, and the dialogue L3 corresponding to the odd setting value implies “odd”. It has become. Further, the dialogue L5 corresponding to the setting 6 is “the best weather” which implies that it is the highest setting value.

Claims (9)

A launching means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area;
Random number lottery means capable of performing random number lottery on condition that a game ball flowing into the game area is detected by the symbol starting means;
A symbol display means capable of variably displaying symbols based on the result of the random number lottery;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the stopped symbol after change by the symbol display means is in a specific mode based on winning in the random number lottery,
In the gaming machine where the winning probability of the random number lottery varies depending on the setting value that can be changed in multiple stages,
A gaming machine comprising setting suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting suggestion effect includes a first setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value based on an appearance rate for each stop symbol in the symbol variation by the symbol display unit. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first setting suggestion effect suggests the set value by an appearance rate for each reach constituent symbol when reach is established by the symbol variation. The first setting suggesting effect suggests the setting value by making the appearance rate of the reach constituent symbol corresponding to the set value at that time different from the appearance rate of the other reach constituent symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The changing effect can be executed during the symbol change by the symbol display means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the setting suggestion effect includes a second setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value based on an appearance rate of the changing effect. During the symbol change by the symbol display means, it is possible to execute a changing notice effect that notifies the appearance of a predetermined event,
The setting suggestion effect includes a third setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value by changing a probability that the predetermined event appears after execution of the changing notice effect according to the setting value. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The special game end effect can be executed at the end of the special game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting suggestion effect includes a fourth setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value based on an appearance rate of the special game end effect. During the special game, the specific winning means is released according to one or more kinds of opening patterns,
When a game ball wins the specific winning means during the special game, one of a plurality of types of winning sounds is output,
The said setting suggestion effect contains the 5th setting suggestion effect which suggests the said setting value with the appearance rate of the specific winning sound of the said plurality of types of winning sounds. Game machines. The opening pattern includes one or more unit opening periods,
The unit opening period starts by opening the specific winning means, and is configured to end by closing the specific winning means based on the number of winnings to the specific winning means reaching a predetermined number,
The said 5th setting suggestion effect suggests the said setting value by the appearance rate of the said specific winning sound when the game ball exceeding the said predetermined number wins during the said unit release period. Game machines.