JP2019180644A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase game interest.SOLUTION: Any setting information is set from among a plurality of pieces of setting information that defines the advantageous degree related to a big winning game. In a case that a state is controlled to a high probability state after completion of the previous big winning game, when a control condition associated with a special game is satisfied before the next big winning game is imparted, a state is controlled to a low probability state. In a case that a state is controlled to a high probability state after completion of the previous big winning game, the rate at which the control condition is satisfied and controlled to the low probability state before the next big winning game is imparted is varied depending on the set information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to win a big hit lottery triggered by a ball entering the starting opening, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening is granted (for example, Patent Documents). 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest is improved.

JP 2005-261711 A

  However, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, the degree of advantage related to jackpot gaming, such as jackpot probability, is fixed for each model, so there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced by getting tired as a result of long-term gaming, Improvement of interest in games is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is an advantage related to the jackpot game in the gaming machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot, on condition that the jackpot lottery is won when the start condition is established. A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information having a degree; a big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery; and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, wherein the gaming state Are a low probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state, and the gaming state control means controlled to the high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game. In this case, if a control condition associated with the execution of the variable game is established before the next jackpot game is awarded, the control is performed to the low probability state, and the high probability state after the previous jackpot game is finished. If the control condition is controlled, the ratio that the control condition is established and the low probability state is controlled before the next jackpot game is given differs according to the setting information set by the setting control means. Is the gist.

  When the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game, the setting information set by the setting control means is the ratio at which the control condition associated with the execution of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. In any case, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state may be different depending on the setting information set by the setting control means.

The gaming machine may include a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for controlling to the low probability state, and the control condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the falling lottery is won.
With respect to the gaming machine, the probability of being controlled to the high probability state after completion of the jackpot game may be the same regardless of the setting information set by the setting control means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a light emission movable member. The figure which shows a setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control content at the time of power activation. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the kind and game state of jackpot. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows transition transition of effect mode. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a gaming state, a change pattern determination table, and production modes. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows 1st setting suggestion effect control processing. The figure which shows a 2nd 3rd setting suggestion effect control process. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a 2nd setting suggestion effect. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a 2nd setting suggestion effect and a 3rd setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows a 4th setting suggestion effect control process. The figure which shows a 5th setting suggestion effect control process. The figure which shows the 5th setting suggestion effect execution process. The figure which shows a 5th setting suggestion effect interruption process. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a 5th setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows 6th setting suggestion effect control processing.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17 as an effect execution means. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. The decorative lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and extinguish with the light emitter. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of light emission, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 as an effect execution means. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19 as an operation means at a position on the front surface side of the frame body 11 and operable by a player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a light emitting movable member 80 as an effect executing means. For example, the light emitting movable member 80 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. The light emitting movable member 80 includes a movable member 80a operable between the original position and the effect position, and a light emitter 80b (see FIG. 2) that can be visually recognized by the player when the movable member 80a moves to the effect position. The movable member 80a can be operated, and the light emitter 80b can emit light, blink, and extinguish.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the movable member 80a is located at the original position, the light emitting movable member 80 is when the entire light emitter 80b is viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is located inside the outer shape of the frame 11. Thus, when the movable member 80a is located at the original position, the light emitter 80b is housed inside the outer shape of the frame body 11, and the player cannot visually recognize the light emitter 80b.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the movable member 80a moves from the original position toward the effect position, at least a part of the light emitter 80b protrudes outward from the outer shape of the frame 11, and the game The light emitter 80b can be visually recognized by a person.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is designated as “special symbol variation game”. It may be indicated as “game”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery to be described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived by the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player wins a jackpot. In a special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player loses the symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game ends. In other words, the jackpot game is a game that is given on condition that the jackpot lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the first special game being held is indicated as “first special hold number” (first hold game number). The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number” (second hold game number). For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is a normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is out of normal. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it makes it easier to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is “4”.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, an outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combinations that are out of place due to the effect symbols are symbol combinations in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns, such as “787” and “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, for example, a state where the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first start port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. A game ball can enter the first start opening 28 as a first start entrance (start entrance entrance). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition (first hold condition) for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detection means (detection means) detects the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). The first variation game may be executed when a game ball enters the first start port 28 (can be executed).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second start opening 29 as a second start entrance (start entrance entrance). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a hold condition (second hold condition) for the second special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means (detection means) detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). In addition, the second variation game may be executed (can be executed) when a game ball enters the second start port 29.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 29 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 6). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. Thus, the normal variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second start port 29 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 31 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31. For example, the special prize sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a special winning sensor SE3 detects a game ball, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. As described above, the special prize sensor SE3 as the special detection means detects a game ball entering the big prize opening 31 (a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 6). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. As described above, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance can take the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage area 36 through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 can pass and a normal passage area 37 downstream of the big prize opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, a special passage region 36 in the first passage, and a normal passage region 37 in the second passage. Each is provided.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passage sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passage region 36. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. As described above, the special passage sensor SE6 as the special passage detection means detects that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage region 36 (game ball that has passed through the special passage region 36).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sorting member 38 that can be operated in a first sorting state and a second sorting state at a location where a passage through which a game ball that has entered the grand prize winning opening 31 branches. Yes. The first distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing area 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sorting actuator A3 that operates the sorting member 38 (shown in FIG. 6).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The gate 33 as a normal starting entrance is capable of entering a game ball and includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects the game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning awards.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first start port 28, a second start port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is increased, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 29. Easy state, improved entrance rate).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is released once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second start port 29 compared to the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state, a high base state (entrance rate improvement state), and a low base state (non-entry rate improvement state). The highly accurate base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the highly accurate base state corresponds to the second gaming state.

Next, the setting change function characteristic of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values over all six stages from the first setting value to the sixth setting value. In the following description, “the nth set value is set” may be simply indicated as [set n] (where n = 1 to 6).

  The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 of each setting (setting 1 to setting 6) have a high probability in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win a big hit. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of a jackpot probability when in a low probability state and a jackpot probability when in a high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. In addition, the big hit probability (winning probability of big hit lottery) when controlled to a high probability state and the big hit probability when controlled to a low probability state will differ depending on the current set value. It should be noted that the set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps and 7 steps or more. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, but the winning probability (fall probability) of the falling lottery and the determination probability (decision ratio) of the type of jackpot are the same regardless of the set value. It becomes.

  In this way, in this embodiment, by varying the jackpot probability depending on the set value, the possibility that the high probability state is continued after the end of the jackpot game (so-called “high probability continuation rate”) also differs. In particular, in the present embodiment, the higher the current set value, the higher the possibility that the high probability state will be continued after the end of the big hit game.

  A specific example of the control until the next jackpot game is given when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game is given. In this case, the percentage to win the falling lottery associated with the execution of the special game (predetermined variable game) is the same regardless of the current set value, but the big hit in the case of being controlled to a high probability state The winning probability of the lottery varies depending on the current set value. For this reason, even if the current setting value is any, the winning probability of the falling lottery is constant, but the previous big hit game is more when the current setting value is larger than when the current setting value is small. The number of executions of the special game executed from the end to the time when the next big hit game is awarded is reduced. Therefore, when the current set value is larger than when the current set value is small, the ratio of winning the falling lottery by the time the next jackpot game is awarded is reduced, and the next jackpot game is awarded. The ratio of winning the falling lottery before and controlling to the low probability state will differ depending on the current set value. In the present embodiment, the winning probability and the determination probability of the type of jackpot for the falling lottery were the same regardless of the current set value, but not limited to this, for example, the winning probability and the jackpot for the falling lottery At least one of the types of determination probabilities may be different depending on the current set value.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (see FIG. 6) is turned on, and the RWM clear switch 40d When the power is turned on in the state of turning on (see FIG. 6), the mode changes to the setting change mode.

  In the setting change mode, the setting value set internally is notified, and the setting value set internally is changed every time the RWM clear switch 40d is operated [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →. [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] →... The setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned off.

  In addition, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, when shifting to the setting change mode, the various backed up information is displayed. It is configured to be initialized.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned on and the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is turned off, the setting confirmation mode is entered. Transition.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the setting value set internally is notified, and the setting value set internally cannot be changed even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated to the off state.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. A plurality of types of jackpot games (types of jackpot) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the elapse of the opening time, a plurality of round games are performed in which the big winning opening 31 is opened. Round games are played up to the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game has a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31 or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process is terminated when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition for finishing each of the round games of the plurality of times is the first end condition in which the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 is the upper limit, and the game that entered the big prize opening 31. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined release mode, and specifically, takes the open state when the round game starts and takes the closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big prize opening 31 can be in an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special prize opening 31 is established. Takes an open state, and when an end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 is closed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in this embodiment, 10 types of big hit symbols out of the 100 types of big win symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game are symbols ZA. In addition, 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified as symbols ZB, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified as symbols ZC. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 50 types of jackpot symbols are symbols Za, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are symbols Zb. It is classified. As described above, in this embodiment, there are three types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol. In addition, the type of jackpot game given based on the type of jackpot is also expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

  As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, four times less than 10 are set as the upper limit number of round games.

  In this embodiment, for each big hit game, 25s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In this embodiment, an interval time between rounds (2.5 s in this embodiment) is set (specified) for each of a plurality of round games after the round game ends, and the interval time between rounds has elapsed. Then, the next round game is started or the ending time is started. In this embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in this embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in this embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

  For each big hit game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state after the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state is referred to as a third round. Although the round game of times is defined, it is not restricted to this, For example, the round game of the 2nd to 4th times may be defined. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the first after the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of jackpot. The distribution state is operated to the second distribution state. In a non-acting round game that is not an operating round game, the sorting member 38 is not moved from the second sorting state to the first sorting state and maintains the second sorting state. As described above, in a plurality of round games, there are an operation round game in which the sorting member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operational round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. is there.

  The control contents of the distribution member 38 (distribution control) include short distribution control in which the time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state is short, and time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state. There is long long distribution control. That is, the control contents of the distribution member 38 include a plurality of types of distribution controls that operate the distribution member 38 so that the time taken for the first distribution state is different.

  As distribution control information, start conditions for each distribution control are determined so as to correspond to each jackpot type and each operation round game. Specifically, the start condition for each distribution control is established when the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in the operation round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, the starting condition for the short distribution control is that the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is “1” in the same manner for all types of jackpot games. Established as an opportunity.

  As a start condition of the long allocation control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the number of game balls entered by the special prize sensor SE3 in any of the operation round games is “2”. In the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, it is not established in any of the operation round games.

  Further, as the distribution control information, an end condition for each distribution control is defined. As a condition for ending the short distribution control, when 0.028 s has elapsed since the start condition was satisfied, or when the operation round game is ended by 0.028 s after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the short distribution control, the swing after the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 enters the big winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). A time that is extremely shorter than the time required to reach the minute member 38 is determined. That is, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the sorting member 38 enters the first distribution state, but enters the big winning opening 31. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 enters the second distribution state.

  In addition, as a condition for ending the long distribution control, when a predetermined time (2 s in this embodiment) elapses after the operation round game ends, regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, as the condition for ending the long allocation control, the game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 enters the big prize opening 31 (after being detected by the special prize sensor SE3). A sufficient time is determined until the minute member 38 is reached. That is, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31 and the start condition of the long allocation control is satisfied, the sorting member 38 is in the first distribution state, and the game that has entered the big winning opening 31 Until the ball reaches the distribution member 38, the long distribution control end condition is not satisfied, and the distribution member 38 continues in the first distribution state.

  As described above, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables the distribution of the game balls to the special passing area 36. Compared with the short distribution control, the game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 It can be said that the distribution control is easy to pass through the special passing region 36 (passing allowed). Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area 36 as compared with the long distribution control (pass restriction). Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, an operation round game that allows the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36 is performed, while in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, The operation round game that allows the game ball to pass through the special passing area 36 is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the high probability state until the winning of the falling lottery is given as the game state after the big hit game ends. Is granted. When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is ended until the predetermined number of special games is ended or the predetermined number of special games are ended. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before. In this case, the predetermined number of special games includes 100 special games as a minimum guaranteed number of times regardless of whether a high probability state is given or a low probability state is given. When the state is given, the 101st and subsequent special games are also included. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high base state is given until the 100 special games are finished unless the big hit game is given. While the probability state is given, the high base state is given. However, if the falling lottery is won and the low probability state is given, the low base state is given.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the low probability state is given as the gaming state after the big hit game is not given. When the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a special upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is ended as a gaming state after the big hit game is ended. The high base state is given until the big hit game is given before the upper limit number of special games is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the probability as shown in FIG. 3 is determined as the jackpot probability. 615/65536 (about 1 / 106.56) is defined as the fall probability. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is determined in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is determined in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal game is determined to be 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and a game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. “12” is determined when detected, and “5” is determined when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

  In this embodiment, the big hit based on symbols ZB and Zb corresponds to the first big hit, the big hit based on symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the second big hit, and the big hit game based on symbols ZB and Zb is the first big hit game. The jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the second jackpot game. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game can be said to be jackpot games in which the upper limit number of round games is different and the time for opening the big winning opening 31 is different. In the present embodiment, the big hit based on the symbol ZC corresponds to the first big hit, the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the second big hit, the big hit game based on the symbol ZC becomes the first big hit game, the symbols ZA, The jackpot game based on Za may correspond to the second jackpot game. In this case, in the present embodiment, the first big hit and the second big hit can be said to be big hits in which the possibility that the game ball passes through the special passing area 36, and the first big hit game and the second big hit game are rounds. It can be said that it is a big hit game in which the upper limit number of games is different and the time for opening the big winning opening 31 is different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a backup function. The backup function keeps (backs up) various information related to game control internally even when power supply from the external power supply stops, and based on the various information held when power supply is started This is a function for returning the game control. In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 has a backup function, and the sub-control board 41 does not have a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display device 40f. The main control CPU 40a as the first control means performs various processes by executing the main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. The variation pattern may not be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended.

  The variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier reach variation pattern, the contents of the effect of deriving the symbol combination of the final after reaching the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without reaching the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A3. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to hold various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 40c may hold various information even after the power is turned off by power supplied from a backup power source (not shown) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (for example, an electric double layer capacitor). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. Good. The main control CPU 40a performs control to store these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that stores various information in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the information control means. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c corresponds to information storage means.

  Here, the various types of information to be backed up include game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. For example, the game information includes information on special games, information on jackpot games, information on game status, and information on payout of prize balls.

  The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various types of backed up information. In the present embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, various information that is backed up is initialized by turning on the power. Hereinafter, an operation of turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the on state will be described as an initialization operation.

  The setting device 40e is configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing transition to a setting control mode as a setting control state in which control relating to a setting value is performed. In the present embodiment, the setting control mode includes a setting change mode in which an internally set setting value can be changed, and an internally set setting value that cannot be changed but a setting value is specified. There is a setting confirmation mode to display as possible. In the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the on state, the setting change mode is entered and the setting is changed. When the setting operation unit of the device 40e is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting confirmation mode.

In the present embodiment, the display device 40f performs display for notifying the set value set internally, but is not limited thereto, and may display other information.
Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a as the second control means executes various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores sound effect data related to sound effects in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-control board 41 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated. The sub control CPU 41a and the movable body actuator A4 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body actuator A4. The sub control CPU 41a and the light emitter 80b are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the light emitter 80b.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the control boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 41 via power supply lines, and supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 via the power supply lines.

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch 60a. When power is supplied from the external power source to the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state, the control boards 40 and 41 are provided. When power is further supplied to the control boards 40 and 41, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is activated by a startup process (boot process) at power-on, the main control CPU 40a first performs a power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not to shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) and the main control RAM 40c according to the operation state of the setting operation unit of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting device 40e when the power is turned on. Whether or not to initialize is controlled.

  First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to be on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated to the on state when the operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the on state is input.

  When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs an RWM clear process for the main control RAM 40c. In the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a initializes game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize setting value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores the main control RAM 40c in the main control RAM 40c when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to be turned on when the power is turned on (when the initialization operation is performed). Initialize the played game information.

  After performing the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting device 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is input.

  When it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the OFF state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a sets the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Is read out, and a set value command that can specify the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. The setting value specified by the setting value command is a setting value when the power is turned off, and is also a setting value that has been backed up.

  When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “power-on initial command”) designating activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 40 a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40 a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “change start command”) that can specify the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and performs a display for notifying the read setting value. To control. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. The set value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set value that has been set. Then, the main control CPU 40 a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “power-on set value command”) that can identify the read set value to the sub-control board 41.

  In the setting change mode, each time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a changes the setting value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →... → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ... and so on to change to loop. In this process, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the set value flag. For example, if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to be on when the setting value stored in the setting value flag is “setting 1”, the main control CPU 40a obtains information that can specify “setting 2”. The setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c is stored. Further, when the setting value stored in the setting value flag is “setting 6” and the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the on state, the main control CPU 40a displays information that can specify “setting 1”. It is stored in a set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to perform display for notifying the changed set value every time the set value is changed.

  When the setting device 40e is operated in the OFF state in the setting change mode (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is not input), the main control CPU 40a is set at that time. The set value stored in the value flag is confirmed and the setting change mode is terminated. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

  When the main control CPU 40a finishes the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) that can identify the determined setting value to the sub control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40 a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “power-on initial command”) for designating activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

  In addition, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs a return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Confirmation of whether the various types of backed up information are normal or abnormal is performed, for example, by confirming the backup flag status and the checksum match. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c.

  After performing the return process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting device 40e has been operated to be on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is input.

  When it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the ON state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated in the OFF state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a sets the setting assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the value flag is read, and a set value command that can specify the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. The setting value specified by the setting value command is a setting value when the power is turned off, and is also a setting value that has been backed up.

  When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on power recovery command and a symbol state designation command to the sub control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on power recovery command and a symbol state designation command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “confirmation start command”) that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 41.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the notification of the read setting value. To control. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not change the setting value and does not change the display content of the display 40f even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated.

  When the setting device 40e is operated in the off state in the setting confirmation mode (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input), the main control CPU 40a enters the setting confirmation mode. finish. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control process.

  When the main control CPU 40a finishes the setting check control process, the main control CPU 40a outputs a set value command that can specify the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c to the sub control board 41. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on, and the setting value when the power is turned off. is there. Further, the main control CPU 40 a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 41.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “power-on / return command”) designating return based on various backed up information to the sub-control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as “design state designation command”) for designating the control state at the time of return (also during power interruption) to the sub-control board 41. This symbol state designation command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the big hit game based on the first special game. , And a command for designating whether to return to the big hit game based on the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on power recovery command and a symbol state designation command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

  As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on and the setting device 40e is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs RWM clear processing and setting of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on processing. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the on state and the setting device 40e is operated to the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on processing, and changes the setting. Do not perform control processing.

  In addition, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setting device 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the OFF state and the setting device 40e is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the return process in the power-on process and does not perform the setting confirmation control process. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the power-on process described above corresponds to a setting control unit that sets any setting value among a plurality of setting values that determine the jackpot probability. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability corresponds to the degree of advantage related to the jackpot game.

  Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, information set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 by command output processing performed as interrupt processing.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first start port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine.

  When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for falling lottery, a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining jackpot symbols, a random number used for reach lottery, a random number used for determining variation patterns, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above-described processing that is executed when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number. Thus, in the first hold condition, the first special hold number (the number of hold games in which the execution of the first variable game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (upper limit game number, first upper limit game number). This is a condition that does not hold when The main control CPU 40a, when the first special reserve number has reached a predetermined upper limit number, has entered a game ball into the first start opening 28 when the first special hold number has reached the upper limit number. Information that can specify this (hereinafter referred to as a first start winning command) is set in the output buffer.

  When there is no game ball in the first start port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can specify that a game ball has entered the second start port 29 when the second special hold number has reached the upper limit number ( Hereinafter, the second start winning command) is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input process is terminated. Thus, in the second hold condition, the second special hold number (the number of hold games for which the execution of the second variable game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit game number, the second upper limit game number). This is a condition that does not hold when

  When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. As a result, the hold condition (second hold condition) for the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and when the special game is not being played, while the negative control is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is established, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the first special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether to give a low probability state based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to the falling lottery (falling determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the falling lottery corresponds to the falling lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to give a low probability state is made based on, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the fall determination value.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game is started, the falling lottery is performed in the high probability state or the low probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the special game is started. The falling lottery may be performed when the probability state is high, and the falling lottery may not be performed when the probability state is low.

  When winning the falling lottery, the main control CPU 40a executes the following process. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a has a value that can specify that the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is controlled to the high base state, and the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state is “0”. In some cases, a value that can be specified to control the low base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a gives a low probability state when the falling lottery is won. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state when winning the falling lottery while being controlled to the high probability state. In other words, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game, if the winning lottery is won before the next jackpot game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state. Thus, in the present embodiment, winning the falling lottery corresponds to satisfying the control condition associated with the execution of the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the falling lottery, the main control CPU 40a gives the low base state when the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given is “0”.

  Specifically, a case where the high probability state and the high base state are controlled after the end of the big hit game is taken as an example. When the main control CPU 40a wins the falling lottery by 100 special games after the end of the big hit game, when the special game won by the falling lottery is executed, the main control CPU 40a controls to a low probability state. When the game is executed, it is controlled to a low base state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a controls the low probability state and the low base state when the special game won by the falling lottery is executed when the special lottery winning is executed after the 100 special games are executed after the big hit game is finished. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to the gaming state control means and the state control means.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state, information that can specify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Determine whether or not to win. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a performing the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control ROM 40b is hit big so that the big hit determination value corresponding to each set value (setting 1 to 6) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The judgment value is stored. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current set value and the current probability state. . Note that whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game is started, when the falling lottery is won, a big hit lottery in a low probability state is performed from the big hit lottery of the special game this time. The big hit lottery in a low probability state may be performed from the big hit lottery of the next special game.

  In the case of winning a big win, the main control CPU 40a determines the big win symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, the main control CPU 40a for determining the big hit symbol (type of big hit) corresponds to the big hit type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a for determining the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big win, the main control CPU 40a determines the lost symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern and the outlier variation pattern based on the read random number value used to determine the variation pattern.

  The main control CPU 40a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, as in the case of the big hit, and then the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. .

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a performs subtraction of the second special hold number, falling lottery, jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determination of big hit symbol or off symbol based on the results of the big hit lottery (big hit determination), jackpot lottery (big hit determination) The variation pattern is determined based on the result, and the symbol command and game start command are set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbols and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a game) Set to the output buffer.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can perform control related to the first special game and the second special game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 28, the first special game can be executed, and when a game ball enters the second start port 29, the second special game can be executed. is there.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. Further, each time the round game is ended, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) that can specify the end of the round game in the output buffer. Further, when the detection signal from the special prize sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a big prize command) that can specify that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 31. Set to.

  In particular, the main control CPU 40a is determined to be a big hit symbol (type of big hit) in an operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among a plurality of round games. Based on the distribution control information, the distribution actuator A3 is controlled, and the operation of the distribution member 38 is controlled.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 in the operation round game based on the detection signal from the special prize sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, based on the detection signal from the special prize sensor SE3, counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 not only in the operating round game but also in the non-operating round game. Are counted.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information determined for the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 satisfies the start condition for the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is satisfied, the short distribution control start condition is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. The main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, and when the short distribution control end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The minute distribution control is finished by operating in the minute state.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information determined for the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 satisfies the long allocation control start condition. When it is determined that the number of entered balls is, the long distribution control start condition is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs long distribution control until the long distribution control end condition is satisfied, and when the long distribution control end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a moves the distribution member 38 from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. The long distribution control is finished by operating in the minute state.

  When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball into the special passage area 36 in the main control RAM 40c. In addition, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a special passing command) that can specify the passing of the game ball to the special passing area 36. Set to.

  When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the big hit game corresponds to the state control means.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main probability state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state until winning the falling lottery. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that is set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, the number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times to give the high base state as the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. Let

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a has the remaining number of times “0” when the main probability state flag stores a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state. Along with the end of the special game, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state is set in the main base state flag. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the guaranteed number of special games in the low probability state. When the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, the high base state is continuously given without ending the high base state as the guaranteed special game ends.

  The main control CPU 40a stores, in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when the big hit game is terminated when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Is set to the main probability state flag. Further, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. To the main base state flag stored in the. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 in this embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a stores the value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, so the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Along with the end of the special game, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state is set in the main base state flag. In other words, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games in the low probability state.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the control to the low base state is specified in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls the high probability state after the big hit game ends, while the special control CPU 40a performs the special pass during the big hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the region 36, the low probability state is controlled after the big hit game ends. Also, the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state after the end of the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a sets the low probability state command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the low base state command in the output buffer when the main base state flag sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the gaming state corresponds to the gaming state control means and the state control means. In the present embodiment, 100 times corresponds to the specified number of times.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball does not pass through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). To do. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. In other words, when the number of normal holdings (the number of normal holding games for which the execution of the normally variable game is held) has reached a predetermined upper limit (the number of normal upper limit games), a game ball has entered the gate 33. Even if there is, the normal game hold condition (normal hold condition) is not satisfied, and the execution of the normal variation game is not held. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can specify information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start winning command) that allows the game ball to enter the gate 33 when the number of normal holdings reaches the upper limit number. Set to the output buffer.

  When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition for the normal game is established. When a game ball enters the gate 33 and the number of normal holdings does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the holding condition for the normal game is satisfied, and the execution of the normal variation game is put on hold. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of normal suspensions. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a lottery drawing of a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a variation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, the random number information for the normal game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the number of normal holdings is not “1” or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal holdings is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning determination) of whether or not the normal winning.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-described normal symbol variation time reduction control is employed, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal symbol winning lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  In the case of not winning the normal game, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal out-of-game symbol to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. Thus, the normal actuator A1 is controlled. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the normal base game one time than the first opening pattern in the high base state. The second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) required when the power is turned on when the power is turned on (supplied). After completing the various settings, the sub control CPU 41a waits for input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a is activated earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and the sub control CPU 41a can wait when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a.

  When the set value command is input, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command, and stores the specified set value in the set value flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. This set value flag is a flag for the sub control CPU 41a to specify the set value that has been set.

  When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect contents in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and performs control so that the effect is executed with the effect contents in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a power-on / return-time command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect with the effect contents in the state before the return based on the symbol state designation command or the like input together with the power-on / return-time command. Control.

  When the production is executed from the production contents in the initial state or the state before the return, when the predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at the predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

Here, an example of various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
The effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

  The sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the variation pattern based on the game start command. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a establishes the reach effect execution condition based on the specified variation pattern. When executing the reach effect in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a includes a symbol combination including a reach (for example, “787”). )). In the present embodiment, it is determined that the deviation variation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery and won the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined symbol when the predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, and the symbol combination based on the symbol determined based on the input of the game end command. Is derived. In this way, the effect display device 27 performs an effect (reach effect) based on the variation pattern during the execution of the special game. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub control CPU 41a inputs the round command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the round effect is ended. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect to be executed as the jackpot effect during the jackpot game.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the long allocation control is performed in the third round game that is the operation round game. Is executed in all round games. Further, in the third and subsequent round games, the sub control CPU 41a executes an effect that can specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. In this way, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, it is possible to specify that the long allocation control is performed from the first round game, and from the third round game, it is actually a special pass. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the region 36.

  On the other hand, when a big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is given, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an effect that makes it impossible to specify whether or not the long allocation control is performed in the third round game that is an operation round game. It is executed in the first to third round games. Further, in the third and subsequent round games, the sub control CPU 41a executes an effect that can specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. Thus, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is given, it is impossible to specify that the long allocation control is performed from the first round game, but from the third round game. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the game ball has actually passed through the special passage area 36. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect that can be specified as to whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36 corresponds to the special effect, and when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is given, the third time Special effects are executed in this round game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, game state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high probability state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state in the secondary probability state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high base state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the secondary base state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Here, the variation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the main control ROM 40b stores determination values for determining the variation pattern so as to correspond to the type of determination table and the type of variation pattern. In FIG. 7A, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, the change pattern that can be selected is “◯”, and the change pattern that can be selected but has a lower probability of being selected than “◯”. “△” indicates a non-selectable variation pattern by “−”.

  As a specific example, when the determination table T1 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP04, HP05, HP07, and HP08 is determined. When the determination table T2 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP01, HP02, HP06, and HP09 is determined. When the determination table T3 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP10 and HP11 is determined. When the determination table T4 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns HP01, HP03, HP06, and HP09 is determined.

  The variation pattern of this embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP07 to HP09 and HP11 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP04 to HP06 are defined as the deviation reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 and HP10 are defined as the deviation fluctuation patterns.

  The fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01 (shortening fluctuation). The variation pattern HP03 is a variation pattern that further shortens the variation time of the variation patterns HP01 and HP02 (super shortened variation). In the present embodiment, the determination table T4 is a table in which the probability that the variation patterns HP02 and HP03 are determined is different from that of the determination table T2, and a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily determined.

  The variation pattern of the big hit variation and the outlier reach variation is a variation pattern in which various reach effects are executed. In particular, the fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP07 are fluctuation patterns in which a first super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP05 and HP08 are variation patterns in which a second super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP06 and HP09 are variation patterns in which a third super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the present embodiment, the determination table T1 is referred to when in the low base state. The determination table T2 is referred to when the special game is the 1st to 99th and 101st to 199th times executed after the big hit game is finished in the high base state. The determination table T3 is referred to when the game is the 100th and 200th special games executed after the big hit game is finished in the high base state. The determination table T4 is referred to when the game is a special game for the 201st time and after, which is executed after the big hit game is finished, in the high base state. In the present embodiment, the decision table is referred to based on whether the base state is the high base state or the low base state and the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game. The same decision table is referred to depending on whether there is a low probability state.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP05, HP07, and HP08 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP06 and HP09 to HP11 are fluctuations that can be selected in the high base state. It is a pattern.

Here, the control related to the determination of the variation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a sets an initial count value in the execution counter until the first special game executed after the end of the big hit game is executed, and the execution count is triggered by the start of execution of the special game. Update the counter. The execution number counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of a special game executed after the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets “201” as the initial count value in the execution count counter, and subtracts “1” from the execution count counter when the execution of the special game is started. The execution number counter is updated by this, but the present invention is not limited to this. Thus, the main control CPU 40a can count the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game, and can specify the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game.

  When determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the previous big hit game and the current game state. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies a determination table corresponding to the specified content, refers to the specified determination table, and determines a variation pattern based on a random number value for determining the variation pattern.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a selects any one of a plurality of types of determination tables, and determines a variation pattern based on the selected determination table. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

  In the present embodiment, such a determination table corresponds to the determination condition of the variation pattern, and any combination of the determination tables T1 to T4 corresponds to a combination of the first determination condition and the second determination condition. . As a specific example, when the determination table T1 corresponds to the first determination condition and the determination table T2 corresponds to the second determination condition, the gaming state is different between the first determination condition and the second determination condition. (First gaming state and second gaming state). Also, for example, when the determination table T2 corresponds to the first determination condition and the determination table T3 corresponds to the second determination condition, the same game state (specific game state) is used in the first determination condition and the second determination condition. However, the number of executions (number of times) of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is different (first number and second number).

  In the present embodiment, the production mode is controlled to be able to shift on condition that each big hit game ends or a special game starts. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, and can be specified by the player based on the background image. The effect mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

  As shown in FIG. 8, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly classified into five types of effect modes MA, MB, MC, MD, and ME.

  The production modes MA and MB are production modes when in the low base state, and the production modes MC to ME are production modes when in the high base state. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the high-accuracy base state is controlled, and after the big hit game is finished, if the special lottery is won in the 101st and subsequent special games, the special that won the fall lottery is won. Although it is controlled to a low probability low base state and a low base state effect mode in a game, it is not limited to this. For example, if you win the falling lottery in the 101st and subsequent special games, the special game won in the falling lottery is controlled to a low probability low base state, but the special game before running the falling lottery is running The same production mode may be controlled.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the production modes MA and MB can stay when the high probability state is not given, and cannot stay when the high probability state is given. The production modes MD and ME can stay when the high probability state is given, and cannot stay when the high probability state is not given. On the other hand, the production mode MC can stay both when the high probability state is given and when the high probability state is not given.

  Specifically, the effect mode MC is an effect mode that is controlled to a high base state and stays in the first to 100th special games that are executed after the end of the big hit game. The effect mode MD is controlled to a high base state, and is an effect mode for staying in the 101st to 200th special games executed after the end of the big hit game. The effect mode ME is an effect mode that is controlled to a high base state and stays in a special game after the 201st time that is executed after the end of the big hit game. The effect mode MB is an effect mode in which the user stays in the 1st to 30th special games executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state. The effect mode MA is an effect mode that is controlled to the low base state and stays when the stay condition of the effect mode MB is not satisfied.

Next, control related to the effect mode executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag, and sets an initial count value (“201” in the present embodiment) in the effect mode counter, triggered by the input of the ending command. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays. The effect mode counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game, and the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state, It is a counter for counting. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter in response to the input of the game start command (in this embodiment, “1” is subtracted). As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag, and sets the initial count value (“31” in the present embodiment) in the effect mode counter, triggered by the input of the low base state command. . Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter in response to the input of the game start command (in this embodiment, “1” is subtracted). Thus, the sub control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information indicating the effect mode to be transferred to the effect mode flag when the transition condition for the effect mode is satisfied when the game start command is input.

  Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the 101st time after the end of the big hit game based on the effect mode counter when the value that can specify the high base state is set in the sub base state flag. When the special game is specified, information indicating the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag. The sub-control CPU 41a is the 201st special game executed after the end of the big hit game based on the effect mode counter when the value that can specify the high base state is set in the sub base state flag. When it is specified that there is, information indicating the effect mode ME is set in the effect mode flag. When the value that can specify the low base state is set in the sub base state flag, the sub control CPU 41a executes the 31st time after being controlled to the low base state based on the effect mode counter. When it is specified that the game is a special game, information indicating the effect mode MA is set in the effect mode flag.

  When the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command, the sub control CPU 41a reads the value from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode. Thus, the effect display device 27 executes an effect corresponding to the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means. In the present embodiment, any combination of the effect modes MA to ME corresponds to a combination of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. As a specific example, when the production mode MA corresponds to the first production mode and the production mode MC corresponds to the second production mode, the gaming state is different between the first production mode and the second production mode. (First gaming state and second gaming state). For example, when the production mode MC corresponds to the first production mode and the production mode MD corresponds to the second production mode, the same gaming state (specific game state) is used in the first production mode and the second production mode. However, the number of executions (number of times) of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is different (first number and second number).

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the execution mode of the gaming state, the determination table, and the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the big hit game is finished, when the high-accuracy base state is controlled, the decision table T2 is referred to in the first and subsequent special games. When the first and subsequent special games are being executed, the effect mode MC is controlled.

  If it is assumed that after the big hit game is over, the 77th special game is won by the falling lottery, the low special base state is controlled from the 77th special game. In this case, also in the 77th to 99th special game, the determination table T2 is referred to, and when the 77th to 99th special game is being executed, the effect mode MC is controlled. Then, after the big hit game is over, the decision table T3 is referred to in the 100th special game, and the effect mode MC is controlled when the 100th special game is being executed.

  Then, after the big hit game is over, in the 101st special game, the low probability low base state is controlled. In this case, after the big hit game ends, the 101st special game becomes the first special game after being controlled to the low probability low base state.

  In the 1-30th special game after being controlled to the low probability low base state, the determination table T1 is referred to, and when the 1-30th special game is being executed, the effect mode MB is controlled. Then, in the 31st and subsequent special games after being controlled to the low probability low base state, the determination table T1 is referred to, and when the 31st and subsequent special games are being executed, the effect mode MA is controlled.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), assuming that the falling lottery was not won in the 77th special game after the end of the big hit game, the 77th and later special games are controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. . In this case, after the big hit game is finished, in the 101st and subsequent special games, the high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled. After the end of the big hit game, the determination table T2 is also referred to in the 101st to 199th special games, and the production mode MD is controlled when the 101st to 199th special games are being executed. Then, after the big hit game is over, the decision table T3 is referred to in the 200th special game, and when the 200th special game is being executed, the effect mode MD is controlled. In addition, after the big hit game is over, the decision table T4 is referred to in the 201st and subsequent special games, and the production mode ME is controlled when the 201st and subsequent special games are being executed.

  If it is assumed that after the big hit game is over, the special game won in the 201st and subsequent games wins the falling lottery, the special game won in the falling lottery is controlled to a low probability and low base state. In this case, in the special game won in the falling lottery, the determination table T1 is referred to, and when the special game won in the falling lottery is being executed, the effect mode MB is controlled.

As described above, the game state, the determination table, and the effect mode are controlled based on the number of executions of the special game to be executed and the lottery result of the falling lottery after the big hit game ends.
In the present embodiment, various notice effects are executed. The various types of notice effects include a first notice effect and a second notice effect that can specify the expected degree of jackpot. The first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that can specify the jackpot expectation degree (the expectation degree won in the jackpot lottery), and the first notice effect is an effect that has a higher hit expectation degree than the second notice effect. It is. In addition, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that are executed in the same effect mode regardless of the current set value and do not suggest the current set value. The first notice effect is an effect that is executed using the effect display device 27 and the light emitting movable member 80, and the second notice effect is used without using the light emitting movable member 80 and using the effect display device 27. It is an effect that is executed.

Here, the first notice effect control process will be described. The first notice effect control process is a process that is executed in response to an input of a game start command.
In the first notice effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the game start command is the variation pattern HP05 or HP08. If it is not determined that the variation patterns are HP05 and HP08, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first notice effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation patterns are HP05 and HP08, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a lottery to win with a predetermined probability, and when the lottery is won, information that can specify that the first notice effect is to be executed. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the first notice effect control process is terminated. Thus, the first notice effect is an effect that can be executed when the variation patterns HP05 and HP08 are determined.

  In a process different from the first notice effect control process, when information capable of specifying execution of the first notice effect is stored, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies and specifies the contents of the effect of the first notice effect. The light emitting movable member 80 (the fourth actuator A4 and the light emitter 80b) and the effect display device 27 are controlled so as to execute the first notice effect with the effect contents. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first notice effect. As described above, the first notice effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be established when the variation patterns HP05 and HP08 are determined. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP05 and HP08 correspond to specific variation patterns.

Here, the second notice effect control process will be described. The second notice effect control process is a process that is executed in response to an input of a game start command.
In the second notice effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform a lottery to win with a predetermined probability based on the game start command, and can specify that the second notice effect is executed when the lottery is won. The information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and the second notice effect control process is terminated. Thus, the second notice effect is an effect that can be executed based on the variation pattern.

  In a process different from the second notice effect control process, when information capable of specifying execution of the second notice effect is stored, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies and specifies the contents of the effect of the second notice effect. The effect display device 27 is controlled to execute the second notice effect with the effect contents. Thereby, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the second notice effect.

  Further, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit number based on the first reserved number command, “Aim for over winning at the first start port!” Control for causing the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting the player to enter the game ball into the first start port 28 is performed. On the other hand, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the first hold number command, prompts the game ball to enter the first start port 28 when the first hold memory number is not the upper limit number. Control to erase.

  Further, in the high base state, when the second reserved memory number is the upper limit number in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a reads “Aim for over winning at the second starting port!” Control for causing the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting the player to enter the game ball into the second starting port 29 is performed. On the other hand, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the second hold number command, prompts the game ball to enter the second start port 29 when the second hold memory number is not the upper limit number. Control to erase.

  Further, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the normal holding number command, when the normal holding memory number is the upper limit number, the game to the gate 33 such as “Aim to win over the gate!” Control for causing the effect display device 27 to display an image prompting the player to enter the ball is performed. On the other hand, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to erase the image prompting the game ball to enter the gate 33 when the normal reserved memory number is not the upper limit number based on the normal hold number command. Do.

  The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of round games triggered by the input of the round command. The sub-control CPU 41a receives a round command corresponding to all round games in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za and the fourth round game in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, as a trigger. Control is performed to display on the effect display device 27 an image prompting the game ball 31 to enter the grand prize opening 31. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a wins a prize by receiving round commands corresponding to the first to third round games in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb and all round games in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. Control is performed to erase an image that prompts a game ball to enter the mouth 31. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 for informing about the over winning in each winning opening corresponds to the notifying means.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, a setting suggestion effect (suggestion effect) can be executed. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed in an effect mode according to the current setting value, and is an suggestion effect that suggests the current setting value. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed when the execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special effect and the specific effect, and the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition and the specific condition.

  In this embodiment, there are multiple types of setting suggestion effects, and specific multiple types of setting suggestion effects include first to sixth setting suggestion effects. These first to sixth setting suggesting effects are effects having different effect modes. In addition, it can be said that these first to sixth setting suggesting effects are effects with different execution conditions, and are effects with different execution conditions. In the present embodiment, the execution condition is established by the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied, and includes both the probability that the execution condition is satisfied and whether the execution condition is satisfied (executability). Not limited to this, either one of them may be included.

  Specifically, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the special variation patterns HP04 and HP07 are determined in the low base state. The first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a predetermined number of character images are displayed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, as the first setting suggestion effect, any of a plurality of types of character images simulating characters A to C can be displayed, and the current setting value is set according to the type of character image to be displayed. It will be suggested.

  In the second setting suggestion effect, in the low base state, the execution condition is established when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number (300, 400, 500 in this embodiment). It is a possible production. The second setting suggestion effect is an effect executed using the light emitting movable member 80. The movable member 80a operates from the original position to the effect position, and the light emitter 80b emits light with a predetermined light emission color. Is an effect that operates from the effect position to the original position.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as an effect performed using the light emission movable member 80, there is a first notice effect separately from the second setting suggestion effect. As described above, the second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect are executed using the light emitting movable member 80 (the movable member 80a operates and the light emitter 80b emits light). It is the effect performed in the effect mode which has. In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to the first effect, the first notice effect corresponds to the second effect, and the second notice effect corresponds to the third effect. Also, the execution condition for executing the second setting suggestion effect is the first condition, the execution condition for executing the first notice effect is the second condition, and the execution condition for executing the second notice effect is the third condition. Each corresponds.

  In the present embodiment, the first notice effect is an effect in which whether or not to execute the game is determined in response to the input of the game start command, like the second setting suggestion effect. Further, when it is determined that the first notice effect is not to be executed in response to the input of the game start command, it is possible to determine that the second setting suggestion effect is to be executed, but it is determined that the first notice effect is to be executed. In the case of being performed, it is not determined that the second setting suggesting effect is executed. That is, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition that is not satisfied when the execution condition of the first notice effect is satisfied.

  In the third setting suggestion effect, in the high base state, the execution condition is established when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number (100, 200 in this embodiment). It is a possible production. The third setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a special background image is displayed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, as the third setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of special background images can be displayed, and the current setting value is suggested according to the type of the special background image to be displayed. Become.

  The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which an execution condition can be established when a game ball enters each winning opening when each number of holds is an upper limit number. Specifically, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which an execution condition can be established when a game ball enters the first start port 28 when the first special reservation number is the upper limit number in the low base state. is there. The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which an execution condition can be established when a game ball enters the second start port 29 when the second special reservation number is the upper limit number in the high base state. The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which an execution condition can be established when a game ball passes (enters) the gate 33 when the number of normal holdings is the upper limit number in the high base state. The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a special sound is output from the speaker 18 over a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, as the fourth setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of special sounds such as “Izasan Ran”, “What a flower is” can be output, and the type of special sound to be output The current set value is suggested according to the above. In the present embodiment, such special sounds are not output in effects other than the fourth setting suggestion effect. Further, in the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of special sounds corresponding to the types of winning holes (first start port 28, second start port 29, gate 33) to which a game ball has entered is output. Depending on the type of winning opening, special sounds are output.

  The fifth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which an execution condition can be established according to the operation of the operation button 19 within the operation effective period during the opening time of the big hit game. In addition, in this embodiment, although it is not alert | reported that it is an operation effective period, you may alert | report that it is not limited to this, for example, is an operation effective period. The fifth setting suggesting effect is an effect in which the decorative lamp 17 emits light in any one of a plurality of types of light emission colors and an image in which the petals fall on the effect display device 27 may be displayed. In the present embodiment, as the fifth setting suggestion effect, the decorative lamp 17 can emit light in any of a plurality of types of light emission colors such as blue, green, and red, and the current setting value according to the light emission color to be emitted. Will be suggested. In addition, the current setting value is suggested in response to the display of the image in which the petals fall on the effect display device 27.

  The sixth setting suggestion effect is executed when a game ball enters the big winning opening 31 exceeding the upper limit number as the first end condition of the round game in the round game of the big hit game (so-called “over winning”). It is an effect that can satisfy the conditions. The sixth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a special sound is output from the speaker 18 over a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, as the sixth setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of special sounds such as “Superb fighting” and “It was a great cause” can be output, and the type of the special sound to be output The current set value is suggested according to the above. In the present embodiment, such special sounds are not output in effects other than the sixth setting suggestion effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the first setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed in the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. Specifically, whether the execution condition is satisfied is determined for the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect according to the input of the game start command (start of the special game). For this reason, when it is determined that the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied, it is determined that the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. That is, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect have a priority, and when the first setting suggestion effect having a high priority is being executed, the second setting suggestion effect having a low priority is not executed. . The first setting suggestion effect corresponds to the first special effect, and the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to the second special effect.

  In the first setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect, when the setting is 1 to 5, the first setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed. The setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed in an overlapping manner. In the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect, when the setting is 1 to 5, the second setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed, but in the case of setting 6, the second setting suggestion effect is performed. The production and the fourth setting suggestion production can be executed in an overlapping manner. In the third setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect, when the setting is 1 to 5, the third setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed, but in the case of setting 6, the third setting suggestion effect is performed. The production and the fourth setting suggestion production can be executed in an overlapping manner.

  That is, when any of the settings 1 to 5 is set as the current set value, any one of the first to third setting suggesting effects and the fourth setting suggesting effect cannot be executed at the same time. When setting 6 is set as the current setting value, any one of the first to third setting suggesting effects and the fourth setting suggesting effect can be executed at the same time.

  Of course, when any one of the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect are executed independently, the present setting value is suggested by the effect mode of each setting suggestion effect. . Specifically, when any of the first to third setting suggesting effects is executed but the fourth setting suggesting effect is not executed, any of the first to third setting suggesting effects is a plurality of types of effect modes. Of these, the effect is executed in the effect mode according to the current set value. In addition, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed, but any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is not executed, the fourth setting suggestion effect corresponds to the current set value among a plurality of types of effect modes. It is an effect executed in the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the first to third setting suggestion effects corresponds to the first specific effect, and the fourth setting suggestion effect corresponds to the second specific effect. In the present embodiment, the settings 1 to 5 correspond to the first specific setting information, and the setting 6 that is more advantageous than the settings 1 to 5 corresponds to the second specific setting information.

  In the present embodiment, the first to fourth setting suggesting effects are effects in which the start condition for starting execution and the end condition for ending execution are different. Similarly, the first to third setting suggesting effects are determined in response to the input of the game start command, and it is determined whether or not to execute, but the start condition for actually executing or the end condition for actually ending execution Is different. On the other hand, in the fourth setting suggestion effect, it is determined whether or not to execute with the input of a pitch designation command capable of specifying the game ball to be entered at each winning opening, and a start condition for actually executing is determined. To establish. In the fourth setting suggestion effect, the end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the start condition is satisfied. For this reason, although the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effects may be accidentally started at the same timing, the start conditions and the end conditions themselves are different. Thus, the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect are effects in which the start condition for starting execution and the end condition for ending execution are different.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the settings 1 to 6 as the setting value corresponds to the first setting information and the second setting information that is more advantageous than the first setting information. The plural types of setting suggestion effects include setting suggestion effects having different suggested setting values.

  Next, the first setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The first setting suggestion effect control process is a process that is executed in response to an input of a game start command.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the first setting suggestion effect control process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a special variation pattern (step S111). In the present embodiment, the special variation patterns are the variation patterns HP04 and HP07 that can be determined in the low base state. If it is not determined that the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a special variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the contents (type) of the first setting suggestion effect. The first setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the first setting suggestion effect lottery for determining is executed (step S112). Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S113). If it is not determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the effect contents of the first setting suggestion effect to be executed in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag (step S114). ), The first setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The first setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information capable of specifying whether to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the contents of the first setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The first setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

  In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed by inputting a game start command that specifies a special variation pattern that can be determined in the low base state, and the first setting suggestion effect lottery is in the low base state. This is an executable performance.

  In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery to be won when the current set value is 4 or more, and is a lottery to be won with a higher probability as the set value increases. For this reason, the first setting suggesting effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 4 or more.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as the first setting suggestion effect, the expectation that the setting value is more advantageous when the character B image is displayed than when the character A image is displayed is high. The first setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the degree of expectation that the setting value is more advantageous when the character C image is displayed is higher than when the character C image is displayed. In addition, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect having a higher priority than the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect.

  In a process different from the first setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the first setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first setting. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the first setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the first setting suggestion effect.

  Next, a second and third setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The second and third setting suggestion effect control process is a process that is executed when a game start command is input, and is a process that is executed after the first setting suggestion effect control process.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the second and third setting suggestion effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game count counter is greater than 0 (step S121). The game number counter is assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of a special game executed after the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is awarded, when an ending command is input, an initial count value (“501”) is set to the game count counter by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  If it is not determined that the game count counter is greater than 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, when determining that the game count counter is greater than 0, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the game count counter (step S122).

  Then, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first setting suggestion effect is executed based on the information stored in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag (step S121). If it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second third suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the low base state is set based on the value set in the sub base state flag. When it determines with it being a low base state, sub control CPU41a transfers to step S125, and performs the process regarding a 2nd setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the low base state is set, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S130 and executes processing related to the third setting suggesting effect.

  In step S125, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game count counter is a value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect is a value that can identify the 300, 400, and 500th special games after the end of the big hit game. When it is not determined that the game count counter has a value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game count counter is a value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a non-target variation pattern. (Step S126). In the present embodiment, the non-target variation patterns are the variation patterns HP05 and HP08 in which the first notice effect is executed, and the variation pattern HP02 in which the variation time is short.

  When determining that the variation pattern designated by the game start command is a non-target variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control processing. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a non-target variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. A second setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing a second setting suggestion effect lottery for determining the effect content (type) is executed (step S127). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S128). If it is not determined that the second setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second third suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S129), and performs the second and third setting suggestion effect control process. finish. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the second setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

  In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the low base state, and the second setting suggestion effect lotion is an effect that can be executed in the low base state. In addition, the second setting suggestion effect is the number of executions of the special game executed when the high base state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, and the special game executed when the low base state is controlled. This is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the total number of executions is a specific number. In other words, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that is not executed in the high base state even if the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is a specific number. That is, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number. Further, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed when the first notice effect using the light-emitting movable member 80 which is an effect element common to the second setting suggestion effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that is won when the current setting value is equal to or greater than setting 2, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the setting value increases. For this reason, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 2 or more.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the second setting suggesting effect is more advantageous when the light emitter 80b of the light emitting movable member 80 emits red light than when the light emitter 80b of the light emitting movable member 80 emits white light. The second setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the degree of expectation as the set value is high.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning value is determined when the value set in the game count counter is a value that can specify 400 special games, rather than a value that can specify 400 special games. The second setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the probability that the probability is high and the expected degree of an advantageous setting value is high. In addition, the winning probability is higher when the value set in the game count counter is a value that can identify the special game of 500 times than the value that can identify the special game of 400 times, and The second setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the degree of expectation of an advantageous setting value is increased. That is, after the end of the big hit game, the sum of the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state is the first specific number of times. The second setting suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability when the second specific number of times is larger than the one specific number of times. In the present embodiment, 300, 400, and 500 times correspond to a plurality of types of specific times, 300 times corresponds to a first specific number of times, and 400 times corresponds to a second specific number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific number of times is a number greater than the specified number of times (100 times) that may be controlled to the low base state. In the present embodiment, the end of the big hit game corresponds to a predetermined condition. In other words, the predetermined condition is also a condition that is satisfied by the grant of the big hit game.

  In a process different from the second and third setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the second setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the second setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a Based on the information stored in the 2 setting suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the second setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the light emitting movable member 80 (the fourth actuator A4 and the light emitter 80b) so as to execute the second setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the second setting suggesting effect.

  In step S130, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game count counter is a value corresponding to the third setting suggesting effect. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to the third setting suggestion effect is a value that can specify the 100th and 200th special games after the end of the big hit game. If it is not determined that the game count counter has a value corresponding to the third setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second third setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game count counter has a value corresponding to the third setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the third setting suggestion effect and the contents (type) of the third setting suggestion effect. The third setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the third setting suggestion effect lottery for determining is executed (step S131). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a third setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S132). If it is not determined that the third setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second third setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the third setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the third setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S133), and performs the second third suggestion effect control process. finish. The third setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the third setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the third setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The third setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

  In the present embodiment, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the high base state, and the third setting suggestion effect lottery is an effect that can be executed in the high base state. Further, the third setting suggestion effect can be executed when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number.

  In the present embodiment, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that is won when the current set value is 3 or more, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the set value increases. For this reason, the third setting suggesting effect is an effect suggesting that setting 3 or more.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as the third setting suggestion effect, the expectation that the setting value is more advantageous when the second special background image is displayed is higher than when the first special background image is displayed. The third setting suggestion effect lottery is executed as described above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning value is determined when the value set in the game counting counter is a value that can identify 200 special games, rather than a value that can identify 100 special games. The third setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the probability that the probability is high and the expected degree of an advantageous setting value is high.

  In a process different from the second and third setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the third setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the third setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a Based on the information stored in the 3 setting suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the third setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the third setting suggesting effect is executed with the specified effect content. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the third setting suggesting effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in response to the input of the game start command, the first setting suggestion effect is executed until the game end command is input. Is set in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag. The second and third setting suggestion effect control process is executed after the first setting suggestion effect control process. For this reason, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is to be executed in the first setting suggestion effect control process, the second control suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect are not executed. That is, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect having a lower priority than the first setting suggestion effect and a higher priority than the fourth setting suggestion effect. The third setting suggestion effect is an effect having a higher priority than the fourth setting suggestion effect.

With reference to FIG. 14, the execution mode of the second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect using the light emitting movable member 80 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14A, when the variation pattern HP01 is determined in the 300th special game after the big hit game is over, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed. Specifically, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T10, the execution of the second setting suggesting effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T12. And execution of a 2nd setting suggestion effect is complete | finished by the timing shown to code | symbol T13 by the end of execution of a special game.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the variation patterns HP05 and HP08 are determined in the 300th special game after the big hit game is over, the second setting suggestion effect cannot be executed, and the first notice effect is It is feasible. Specifically, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and the execution of the first notice effect is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T14. Then, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, the execution of the first notice effect ends before the execution of the special game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, when the variation pattern HP02 is determined in the 300th special game after the big hit game is over, the second setting suggestion effect cannot be executed. Specifically, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T11 prior to the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12.

  As described above, even when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is a specific number, the case where the second setting suggesting effect can be executed and executed depending on the type of the variation pattern to be determined. Sometimes it is impossible.

Moreover, with reference to FIG. 15, the game state after the end of the big hit game, the number of executions of the special game, and the execution mode of the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15A, in the high base state, when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is 100 or 200 times, the third setting suggestion effect can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in the low base state, after completion of the big hit game, the total number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state When the number of times is 300, 400, or 500, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (c), even if the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is 300, the second setting suggestion may be used when the high base state is continuously controlled. Production cannot be performed.

  In this way, after the end of the big hit game, when the total number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state and the execution number of the special game executed in the high base state becomes a specific number of times, Two setting suggestion effects can be executed.

  Next, the fourth setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth setting suggestion effect control process is a process that is executed when one of the first start winning command, the second start winning command, and the normal start winning command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby timer is 0 (step S141). This standby timer is a timer assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a timer for controlling the execution interval of the fourth setting suggestion effect and the sixth setting suggestion effect. Specifically, in the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, the standby timer is a timer for determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the fourth setting suggestion effect was previously executed.

  If it is determined that the standby timer is not 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect is restricted until a predetermined time elapses after the fourth setting suggestion effect has been executed previously.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the standby timer is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the big hit game is being played (step S142). In this process, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect is restricted during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the big hit game is being played, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the low base state is set based on the value set in the sub base state flag (step S143). If it is determined that the low base state is set, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S144. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the low base state is set, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S145.

  In step S144, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is the upper limit and the first start winning command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28 exceeding the upper limit of the first reserved storage number in the low base state. When it is not determined that the first reserved memory number is the upper limit and the first start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first reserved memory number is the upper limit and the first start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S147. As described above, when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect can be established when the game ball enters the first start port 28.

  In step S145, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second reserved memory number is the upper limit and the second start winning command is input. That is, in the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 29 exceeding the upper limit of the second reserved storage number. If it is not determined that the second reserved memory number is the upper limit and the second start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S146. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second reserved memory number is the upper limit and the second start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S147. Thus, when the second reserved memory number is the upper limit, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect can be established when a game ball enters the second start port 29.

  In step S146, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal reserved memory number is the upper limit and the normal start winning command is input. That is, in the high base state, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 33 exceeding the upper limit of the number of normally reserved memories. When it is not determined that the normal reserved memory number is the upper limit and the normal start winning command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal reserved memory number is the upper limit and the normal start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S147. As described above, when the number of normally held memories is the upper limit, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect can be established when the game ball enters the gate 33.

  In step S147, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed based on the information set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags. . If it is not determined that any of the first to third setting suggesting effects is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S149 without executing step S148.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that any one of the first to third setting suggesting effects is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current setting value is the setting 6 (step S148). If it is determined that the current setting value is not setting 6, the fourth setting suggestion effect control process ends. Thus, when any of the first to third setting suggesting effects is executed, if the current set value is not the setting 6 (any one of the settings 1 to 5), the fourth setting suggesting effect is executed. Will be regulated. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the current setting value is not setting 6, the process proceeds to step S149.

  In step S149, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fourth setting suggestion effect. The effect lottery process is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a fourth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S150). If it is not determined that the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a can set a fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S151) and specify a predetermined time in the standby timer. Is set (step S152), and the fourth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information capable of specifying whether or not to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fourth setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized when the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect ends (interrupts). The standby timer is set to a value that can specify a time longer than the production time of the fourth setting suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the low base state and the high base state, and the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is an effect that can be executed in the low base state and the high base state. It is. In particular, the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed when a game ball enters the first start port 28 in the low base state, and a game ball enters the second start port 29 and the gate 33 in the high base state. Sometimes it becomes feasible.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that is won when the current set value is equal to or greater than the setting 2, and is a lottery that is won with a higher probability as the set value increases. For this reason, the fourth setting suggesting effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 2 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the fourth setting suggestion effect, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the expected degree of an advantageous setting value is increased according to the type of the special sound to be output.
In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 29 and the gate 33 in the high base state, the probability is much lower than when a game ball enters the first start port 28 in the low base state. Is executed. This is because the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 28 in the low base state may be lower than the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 and the gate 33 in the high base state. This is also because the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state with a higher probability than in the high base state.

  In a process different from the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the fourth setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the fourth setting. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the fourth setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to output a special sound from the speaker 18 so as to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the fourth setting suggesting effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that any one of the first to third setting suggesting effects is executed in response to the input of the game start command, the first to third items are input until the game end command is input. Information that can specify that the setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags. For this reason, when it is determined that the first to third setting suggestion effects are to be executed in each setting suggestion effect control process, the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the fourth setting suggestion effect. That is, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect having a lower priority than the first to third setting suggestion effects.

  Further, in a process different from the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the fourth setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41 a 4 setting suggestion effect interruption processing is executed.

  In the fourth setting suggestion effect interruption process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not information that can specify that the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags are to be executed is set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags. To do. And when the information which can specify performing 1st-3rd setting suggestion effect is set to the 1st-3rd setting suggestion effect execution flag, sub control CPU41a interrupts execution of the 4th setting suggestion effect Thus, information that can specify that the special setting sound is not output from the speaker 18 and the fourth setting suggestion effect is not executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag. Accordingly, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect when any execution condition of the first to third setting suggestion effects is satisfied during the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect. . That is, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect having a lower priority than the first to third setting suggestion effects.

  In the present embodiment, in the high base state, the fourth setting suggestion effect is based on the game ball entering the second start port 29 and the fourth setting suggestion is based on the game ball entering the gate 33. Production can be performed. Further, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is being executed by the control of the standby timer, control is performed so that the execution condition of the next fourth setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. In other words, the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect with the execution order prior to the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect with the execution order later is restricted.

Next, a fifth setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The fifth setting suggestion effect control process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the fifth setting suggestion effect control process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not an opening command has been input (step S161). If it is not determined that the opening command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect and the fifth setting suggestion for determining the effect content (type) of the fifth setting suggestion effect. The fifth setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the effect lottery is executed (step S162). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S163). If it is not determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the lottery result of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery in the sub-control RAM 41c, and operates the fifth setting suggestion effect lot. An operation effective period during which an operation signal from 19 can be received is set (step S164), and the fifth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation effective period is set in the fifth setting suggestion effect control process, the fact that the operation effective period is set (that is, the operation effective period) is not notified (so-called “hidden touch”). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be notified that the operation effective period has been set, for example, by displaying an image capable of specifying the operation effective period on the effect display device 27.

  Next, the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The fifth setting suggestion effect execution process is a process that is executed at a predetermined cycle when the operation valid period is set in the fifth setting suggestion effect control process.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is an operation during the operation effective period (step S165). If it is not determined that there is an operation during the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an operation during the operation effective period, the sub control CPU 41a sets the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub control RAM 41c based on the lottery result of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery stored in the sub control RAM 41c. It sets (step S166) and ends the fifth setting suggestion effect control process. The fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fifth setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized when a predetermined effect time has elapsed since the operation of the operation button 19 was received during the operation effective period.

  In the present embodiment, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery executed when the opening time of the jackpot game is started, and the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is an effect that can be executed at the opening time of the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery to be won when the current set value is 3 or more, and is a lottery to be won with a higher probability as the set value increases. For this reason, the fifth setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 3 or more.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as the fifth setting suggestion effect, the degree of expectation that the set value is more advantageous when the decoration lamp 17 emits green light is higher than when the decoration lamp 17 emits blue light. A fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is executed. As the fifth setting suggestion effect, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is performed so that the expectation level that is more advantageous when the decoration lamp 17 emits red light than when the decoration lamp 17 emits green light is higher. Is executed.

  In the present embodiment, an effect is displayed in which an image in which the petals fall is displayed when the current setting value is 5 or more. For this reason, in the fifth setting suggestion effect, the effect in which the image in which the petals fall is displayed is an effect suggesting that the setting is 5 or more.

  In a process different from the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process, when information that can specify that the fifth setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the fifth setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17 and the effect display device 27 so as to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the fifth setting suggesting effect. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect when the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is won and the operation of the operation button 19 is received during the operation valid period.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fifth setting suggestion effect is being executed based on the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag (step S167). ). If it is not determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process. On the other hand, when determining that the fifth setting suggesting effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a round command has been input (step S168). If it is not determined that a round command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process. On the other hand, if it is determined that a round command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a forcibly terminates the execution of the image effect when the image effect in which the image of the petal falling is displayed (step S169). ), The fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process is terminated.

Here, with reference to FIG. 20, the effect aspect of the 5th setting suggestion effect is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 20A, when the big hit game is started and the opening time is started at the timing indicated by T21, if the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the operation is performed at the timing indicated by T22. The validity period begins. And when there is no operation of the operation button 19 by the time shown to code | symbol T24 until the operation effective period is complete | finished, the execution conditions of a 5th setting suggestion effect are not satisfied, but a 5th setting suggestion effect is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by the symbol T22 in the operation effective period, the execution of the fifth setting suggesting effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T22. . In particular, as the fifth setting suggestion effect, there are a light effect that causes the decoration lamp 17 to emit light and an image effect that displays an image on the effect display device 27, and the light emission effect and the image effect are executed over a predetermined time. Is done. In this case, when a predetermined time elapses before the opening time ends (timing indicated by T24) and the execution of the light effect and the execution of the image effect are completed, the execution of the light effect and the image effect are performed. Execution is not interrupted.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by reference symbol T23 in the operation effective period, execution of the fifth setting suggestion effect starts from the timing indicated by reference symbol T23. Is done. If the predetermined time does not elapse before the opening time ends (timing shown by T24), even if the first round game is started, the execution of the lighting effect is continued without interruption. When the predetermined time has elapsed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T25, the execution of the light emission effect ends. On the other hand, when the first round game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T24, the execution of the image effect is interrupted and the execution of the image effect ends before the predetermined time elapses.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the end condition varies depending on the type of effect, such as the light emission effect and the image effect as the fifth setting suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the end condition is the same. May be. In addition, the start condition is the same depending on the type of effect, but the start condition may be different without being limited thereto.

  Next, the sixth setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The sixth setting suggestion effect control process is a process that is executed in response to an input of a big prize command.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the sixth setting suggestion effect control process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby timer is 0 (step S171). This standby timer is a timer assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, in the sixth setting suggestion effect control process, whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the sixth setting suggestion effect was executed previously. It is a timer for determining whether or not.

  If it is determined that the standby timer is not 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the sixth setting suggestion effect is restricted until a predetermined time elapses after the sixth setting suggestion effect has been executed previously.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the standby timer is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a big winning command is input in the target round game (step S172). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot (type of jackpot game) based on the symbol command input in the special game that is a jackpot. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a targets all round games as target round games when it is a big hit based on symbols ZA and Za, and targets the fourth round game when it is a big hit based on symbols ZB and Zb. Each is identified as a round game. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 41a is a big hit based on the symbol ZC, all round games are regarded as non-target round games (round games other than the target round game), and if the big hit is based on the symbols ZB and Zb. The first to third round games are identified as non-target round games.

  Thus, the round game in which the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed is different between the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb. In the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, after the special effect that can specify the degree of advantage for the player is executed, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect can be established, and the sixth setting suggestion effect is executed. It becomes possible. In other words, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect can be established in different periods when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined and when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined.

  If it is not determined that the big prize command has been input in the target round game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process. This restricts the execution of the sixth setting suggestion effect in the non-target round game that is not the target round game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a big winning command has been input in the target round game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of game balls that have entered the big winning port 31 in the target round game, and the upper limit is the upper limit. Is determined (step S173). If it is not determined that the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 31 has exceeded the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 has exceeded the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S174. In this way, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect can be established when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game exceeds the upper limit number.

  In step S174, the sub control CPU 41a performs the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the sixth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the sixth setting suggestion effect. The effect lottery process is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a sixth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S175). If it is not determined that the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a can set a sixth setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S176) and specify a predetermined time in the standby timer. Is set (step S177), and the sixth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The sixth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the sixth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the sixth setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The sixth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized when the execution of the sixth setting suggestion effect ends (interrupts). The standby timer is set to a value that can specify a time longer than the production time of the sixth setting suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the case of a jackpot game, and the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is an effect that can be executed in a jackpot game. In particular, the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed when the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 31 exceeds the upper limit number in the target round game of the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery to be won when the current set value is 4 or more, and is a lottery to be won with a higher probability as the set value increases. For this reason, the sixth setting suggesting effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 4 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the sixth setting suggestion effect, the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the expected degree of an advantageous setting value increases according to the type of the special sound to be output.
In a process different from the sixth setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the sixth setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub control CPU 41 a Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the sixth setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to output a special sound from the speaker 18 so that the sixth setting suggesting effect is executed with the specified effect content. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the sixth setting suggesting effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of various effects (various setting suggesting effects and various notice effects) corresponds to the effect control means. In addition, the effect display device 27 that executes various effects, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the light-emitting movable member 80 correspond to the effect execution means, and among the effect display device 27, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the light-emitting movable member 80. Any combination corresponds to the first effect executing means and the second effect executing means.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the first to sixth setting suggestion effects are executed by executing the first to sixth setting suggestion effects lottery, the effect contents of the first to sixth setting suggestion effects. Is determined. The ratio at which the execution condition for executing these first to sixth setting suggesting effects is established will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the rate at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on the type of the setting suggestion effect, and further, the rate at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on the type of jackpot. As a specific example, when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the round in which the execution condition of the sixth setting suggesting effect is established is greater than when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. More games. In addition, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the winning probability of the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. For this reason, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the ratio at which the execution condition for the sixth setting suggesting effect is satisfied is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. Note that the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is not satisfied in the big hit based on the symbol ZC.

  Moreover, the ratio at which the execution condition of the fifth setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on the type of jackpot. As a specific example, the winning probability of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is higher when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined, The winning probability of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is higher when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined than when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined. For this reason, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the execution ratio of the fifth setting suggesting effect is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined, and the symbol ZB , Zb is determined to have a higher proportion of execution conditions for the fifth setting suggesting effect than when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined.

  In addition, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on whether or not a big hit game is being played and the type of game state. As a specific example, the ratio at which the execution conditions for the first to fourth setting suggestion effects are satisfied is higher than the ratio at which the execution conditions for the fifth and sixth setting suggestion effects are satisfied. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects are established is higher when the big hit game is not being played than when the big hit game is being played.

  In addition, the ratio that the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, and the fourth setting suggestion effect based on the game ball entering the first start port 28 is satisfied is the third setting suggestion effect, 2 It becomes higher than the rate at which the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect based on the entrance of the game ball into the start port 29 or the gate 33 is established. For this reason, in the low base state, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are established is higher than in the high base state. In the present embodiment, when the base ball is controlled to the low base state, the second start port 29 and the gate are controlled when the base ball is controlled to be higher than the probability of the game ball entering the first start port 28. The probability of a game ball entering 33 is higher. Even if the probability of entering a game ball into various winning holes is added, the low base state has a higher proportion of conditions for executing various setting suggestion effects than the high base state.

  Moreover, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on the type of effect mode to be controlled. As a specific example, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect can be established when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is 300, 400, 500 times. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution condition for the second setting suggesting effect is established is higher when the effect mode is controlled to the effect mode MA than when it is controlled to the effect modes MB to ME. Note that the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied when the effect modes MB to ME are controlled.

  In addition, the winning probability of the third setting suggestion effect lottery is higher in the case of 200 times than in the case where the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is 100 times. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution condition of the third setting suggesting effect is established is higher when the effect mode MD is controlled than when the effect mode MC is controlled. Note that the execution condition for the third setting suggestion effect is not satisfied when the effect modes MA, MB, and ME are controlled.

  In addition, even in the low base state, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied is higher than that in the high base state. The case where it is controlled to production mode MA and MB becomes higher than the case where it is controlled to mode MC-ME.

  In addition, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on the type of the variation pattern determination table referred to. As a specific example, the execution condition of the third setting suggestion effect is established when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game is 100 or 200 times. For this reason, when the determination table T3 is referred to, the ratio at which the execution condition of the third setting suggesting effect is satisfied is higher than when the determination tables T1, T2, and T4 are referred to.

  In addition, even in the low base state, the rate at which the various setting suggestion effect execution conditions are satisfied is higher than in the high base state. The case where the determination table T1 is referenced is higher than the case where the tables T2 to T4 are referenced.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Any one of a plurality of set values that determine the jackpot probability is set. For this reason, since the jackpot probability changes according to the set value, the game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) Also, when the number of special games after the end of the big hit game is a specific number, a second setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value can be executed. For this reason, according to the frequency | count of a special game, the opportunity to guess the set value set can be provided, and the interest to a game can be improved.

  (3) In particular, the sum of the number of special games executed when controlled to the high base state and the number of special games executed when controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game When the number of times is a specific number of times, a second setting suggesting effect that suggests the set value that has been set can be executed. For this reason, regardless of whether or not it is controlled to a high base state, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value set according to the total number of special games, and to improve the interest in the game Can do.

  (4) Even if the total number of times is a specific number, the second setting suggesting effect is not executed in the high base state. For this reason, the situation which concentrates on the game in a high base state can be provided, and the improvement of the interest with respect to a game can be aimed at.

  (5) Further, for example, in a configuration in which the second setting suggestion effect can be executed in the low base state when the total number of times is a specific number of times, the expectation for executing the second setting suggestion effect is enhanced. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games due to the low base state.

  (6) The second setting suggestion effect is the number of special games executed when the high base state is controlled and the special game executed when the low base state is controlled after the big hit game is ended. The second setting suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability in the case of 400 times than in the case where the total number of times is 300 times. For this reason, when the number of special games executed without a big hit game is increased, the expectation for the execution of the second setting suggesting effect can be enhanced, and no big hit game is given. It is possible to suppress the decline of interest in games due to the above.

  (7) In addition, in the case of being controlled to a high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game, the ratio of winning the falling lottery and controlling to the low probability state before the next jackpot game is awarded is set. Depending on the set value. For this reason, according to the set value, before the jackpot game is awarded, the ratio that is controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the falling lottery changes, so the game can be changed, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (8) When the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous jackpot game, the ratio of winning the falling lottery is the same regardless of the set value. On the other hand, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the high probability state varies depending on the set value. For this reason, according to the set value, while maintaining the same ratio for winning the falling lottery, the ratio of winning from the falling lottery and controlling from the high probability state to the low probability state is changed before the big hit game is awarded. The game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (9) The determination of the gaming state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is the same regardless of the set value, and the probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game is any setting value. It is the same. For this reason, according to the set value, while maintaining the same probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is finished, the winning lottery is won before the jackpot game is awarded to change from the high probability state to the low probability state. The controlled ratio can be changed, the game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (10) In addition, the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game exceeds the upper limit number. It is a condition. For this reason, when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big prize opening 31 in a predetermined round game has reached the upper limit, the game balls are further entered into the big prize opening 31 to set. A suggestion effect that suggests the set value is possible. Therefore, when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big prize opening 31 in a predetermined round game has reached the upper limit, further providing an opportunity for the game balls to enter the big prize opening 31 Thus, it is possible to provide a game that allows the player to actively participate in the game. In addition to this, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (11) The ratio at which the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is satisfied is for the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, and the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC. It differs in some cases. For this reason, diversity is given to the rate at which the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect is satisfied, and attention is paid to the type of jackpot game and the rate at which the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect is satisfied. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (12) In the sixth setting suggestion effect, the round game that can be executed differs depending on whether the game is a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za or the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb. For this reason, the round game in which the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed has diversity, and the type of the big hit game and the round game in which the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed can be noted. The interest can be improved.

  (13) The jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is a jackpot game in which a special effect that can specify that the long allocation control is performed in the third round game is executed, and the sixth setting suggestion effect is a symbol This is an effect that can be executed after the special effect is executed in the big hit game based on ZB and Zb. For this reason, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb in which the special effect is executed, the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed after the special effect is executed, and the degree of advantage for the player can be specified. Therefore, an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set can be provided, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (14) By informing about the execution conditions of the fourth setting suggestion effect and the sixth setting suggestion effect, the player can recognize the conditions for executing the fourth setting suggestion effect and the sixth setting suggestion effect, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (15) Each setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the set setting value among a plurality of types of effect modes. For this reason, it is possible to provide diversity in the production mode of each setting suggestion effect, and to provide an opportunity to guess the set setting value from the type of the production mode of each setting suggestion production. The interest can be improved.

  (16) Further, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is that when the first reserved memory number reaches the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the first start port 28, and the second reserved memory number Is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the second start port 29 when the upper limit is reached. For this reason, when the number of reserved memories of each special game has reached the upper limit number, the game property that actively participates in the game is provided by providing an opportunity for the game balls to enter the start ports 28 and 29. Can be provided, and an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set can be provided, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (17) Further, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the gate 33 when the number of normally reserved memories reaches the upper limit number. For this reason, the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed when the game ball enters the gate 33 in the case where the number of the normally held memories for which the execution of the ordinary game is held has reached the upper limit. Therefore, in the case where the number of normally held memory reaches the upper limit, it is possible to provide a game that allows the gate 33 to actively participate in the game by providing the gate 33 with an opportunity to enter the game ball. An opportunity to guess the set value that has been set can be provided, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (18) The probability that the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on the gaming state being controlled. For this reason, it is possible to vary the probability that the execution condition for executing the fourth setting suggestion effect is established according to the controlled game state, and the execution condition for executing the controlled game state and the fourth setting suggestion effect. Can be made to pay attention to the probability that the game will be established, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (19) Also, when any one of the various setting suggesting effects is executed, either one is not executed. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the setting suggestion effect, and by executing any one of the various setting suggestion effects, it is easy for the player to specify the setting suggestion effect being executed, The production effect can be enhanced, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (20) When a setting suggestion effect having a high priority among the various setting suggestion effects is being executed, the setting suggestion effect having a low priority is not executed. For this reason, among the various setting suggestion effects, the setting suggestion effect having a higher priority is executed preferentially, so that the setting suggestion effect can be executed according to the priority order, and the executed setting suggestion effect is a game. It becomes easy for the player to specify, the production effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (21) The various setting suggestion effects are different from each other, and any one of the various setting suggestion effects is an effect executed in an effect mode corresponding to the set value among the plurality of types of effect modes. The other of the various setting suggestion effects is an effect executed in an effect mode corresponding to the set setting value among a plurality of types of effect modes. For this reason, it is possible to provide various types of setting suggestion effects in a variety of ways, and it is possible to specify which setting suggestion effect is being executed from the settings suggestion effects. An opportunity to guess the set value that has been set can be provided from the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (22) The plurality of setting values include a first setting value and a second setting value that is more advantageous than the first setting value, and the first setting value is set to any one of various setting suggestion effects. There is a setting suggestion effect to suggest, and one of the various setting suggestion effects has a setting suggestion effect that suggests the second set value. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the setting values that can be estimated and specified, and to be aware of which of the various setting suggestion effects is being executed, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

  (23) Also, the second setting suggestion effect is a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value to be set, and the first notice effect is an expectation degree of winning the big hit lottery without suggesting the set value to be set There is a production that can be specified. The second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect are effects executed in an effect mode having a common effect element called the light emitting movable member 80. For this reason, when an effect is performed in an effect mode including a common effect element, it cannot be specified from the common effect element whether the second setting suggestion effect is being executed or the first notice effect is being executed. Therefore, whether the second setting suggesting effect is being executed or the first notice effect is being executed, an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set is provided. It can be noted and can improve the interest in games.

  (24) The execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be established when the number of special games executed after the end of the big hit game is a specific number. For this reason, according to the frequency | count of a special game, the opportunity to guess the set value set can be provided, and the interest to a game can be improved.

  (25) The second notice effect includes an effect that can specify the degree of expectation won in the big hit lottery without suggesting a set value to be set. In addition, the first notice effect is an effect that can be specified when the expectation degree of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that of the second notice effect. Then, when the execution condition for the first notice effect is established, the execution condition for the second setting suggestion effect is not established. Therefore, when the execution condition of the first notice effect is established, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed, and the first notice effect having a higher degree of expectation won in the big hit than the second notice effect is executed. , Can raise the expectation for winning the jackpot. In addition, in addition to this, attention can be given to whether an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set is provided, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (26) The setting suggestion effects include a second setting suggestion effect and a fourth setting suggestion effect. When any of the settings 1 to 5 is set, the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting The suggestion production cannot be executed at the same time. On the other hand, when setting 6 is set, the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed at the same time. For this reason, the setting value that can be estimated or specified can be varied, and either one of the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect is being executed, Attention can be paid to whether or not the 4-setting suggestion effect is executed at the same time, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (27) Setting 6 is a setting value that is more advantageous than settings 1-5. For this reason, when the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect are executed at the same time, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that setting 6 more advantageous than settings 1 to 5 is set. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (28) The production mode of the second setting suggestion and the production mode of the fourth setting suggestion are different. In addition, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed but the fourth setting suggestion effect is not executed, the second setting suggestion effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the set setting value among a plurality of types of effect modes. This is a production. In addition, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed but the second setting suggestion effect is not executed, the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed in an effect mode corresponding to the set setting value among a plurality of types of effect modes. This is a production. For this reason, while being able to give variety to the production | presentation aspect of various setting suggestion effects, the 2nd setting suggestion effect is performed from the production aspect of various setting suggestion effects, or the 4th setting suggestion effect is performed. It becomes possible to specify whether or not. In addition, in addition to this, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value set from the production modes of various setting suggestion effects, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (29) The second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect are effects in which the start condition for starting execution and the end condition for ending execution are different. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the start conditions and end conditions of various setting suggestion effects, and to be aware of the start conditions and end conditions of various setting suggestion effects, thereby improving the interest of the game Can be achieved.

  (30) The effect display device 27 can execute the second setting suggestion effect, and the speaker 18 can execute the fourth setting suggestion effect. For this reason, even if the 2nd setting suggestion effect and the 4th setting suggestion effect are executed at the same time, while providing a variety of effect devices capable of executing various setting suggestion effects, there are various types of setting suggestion effects. It is easy to specify, and further, attention can be paid to each production device, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (31) In addition, the ratio at which the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggesting effect is established is determined when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb (symbol ZC) is determined and when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined It differs depending on the case. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set, and in addition to this, depending on the type of jackpot, by changing the proportion of the execution conditions that provide those opportunities, It is possible to pay attention to the rate at which is established and the type of jackpot, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (32) The jackpot based on the symbol ZC is a jackpot that is unlikely to be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game is finished (a jackpot that is likely to be controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game is finished). The jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is a jackpot that is highly likely to be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends (a jackpot that is unlikely to be controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends). For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set setting value when there is a high possibility of being controlled to the low probability state after the end of the jackpot game and when it is highly likely to be controlled to the high probability state. The rate at which the execution condition is satisfied can be varied. Therefore, attention can be paid to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied, whether the game is controlled to a low probability state or a high probability state after the jackpot game is finished, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (33) The jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za are jackpot games having different times for opening the jackpot 31. For this reason, the probability that the execution condition is satisfied by changing the probability that the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set set value is different when the time for opening the special winning opening 31 is different. And the time for opening the grand prize winning opening 31 can be noted, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (34) The jackpot based on the symbol ZC is a jackpot based on the first special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Za is a jackpot based on the second special game. For this reason, when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined and when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is determined, the rate at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set value is established is different. By doing so, attention can be paid to the rate at which the execution condition is established and the type of the special game to be executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (35) In addition, the ratio at which the execution condition for executing various setting suggestion effects is established differs between when the low-accuracy and low-base state is controlled and when the high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set, and in addition to this, depending on the type of gaming state, the execution condition for providing those opportunities is varied to execute Attention can be paid to the rate at which the condition is satisfied and the type of gaming state, and the interest in gaming can be improved.

  (36) The high-accuracy high-base state is a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29 than the low-probability low-base state. For this reason, by changing the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set value is established, depending on whether or not the game ball is likely to enter the second start port 29. In addition, it is possible to make the user pay attention to the ratio at which the execution condition is satisfied and whether or not the second starting port 29 is in a gaming state in which a game ball is easy to enter, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (37) The high probability high base state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the low probability low base state. For this reason, the execution condition is established by changing the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set value is established depending on whether or not the game state has a high winning probability of the big win lottery. Attention can be paid to whether or not the gaming state has a high winning probability of the ratio and jackpot lottery, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (38) The low probability low base state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the high probability high base state, and when the execution condition is controlled to the low probability low base state, the low probability low base state is controlled to the high probability high base state. This is a condition that is easier to establish than For this reason, when controlled to a low-accuracy and low-base state, a sense of expectation can be raised for the establishment of the execution condition, compared to when controlled to a high-accuracy and high-base state. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in games due to being controlled in a low-probability and low-base state that is disadvantageous to the base state.

  (39) In addition, the ratio at which the execution condition for executing various setting suggestion effects is satisfied differs depending on the type of the effect mode being controlled. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set, and in addition to this, depending on the type of the production mode, by changing the ratio at which the execution conditions providing those opportunities are established, Attention can be paid to the ratio at which the condition is satisfied and the type of the production mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (40) The production mode MA is a production mode that can be controlled when in the low-accuracy and low-base state, and the production modes MD and ME are production modes that can be controlled when in the high-accuracy and high-base state. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution condition is established by changing the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set setting value is varied depending on the type of gaming state in which each effect mode can be controlled, and Attention can be paid to the type of the production mode and the type of the game state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (41) The low probability low base state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the high probability high base state, and the execution condition is controlled in the production modes MD and ME when controlled in the production mode MA. Is also a condition that is easily established. For this reason, when it is controlled to the production mode MA when it is controlled to the low accuracy low base state, it is executed more than when it is controlled to the production modes MD and ME when it is controlled to the high accuracy high base state. Expectation can be raised for the establishment of the conditions. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to being controlled in the low probability low base state, which is disadvantageous to the high probability high base state.

  (42) The effect mode MC and the effect mode MD are effect modes that can be controlled in the high base state, and the ratio at which the execution condition for executing the third setting suggestion effect is established is controlled by the effect mode MC. It depends on whether it is controlled to the production mode MD. For this reason, even when the same high base state is controlled, depending on the type of the production mode, by changing the ratio at which the execution condition providing the opportunity to guess the set value is established, Attention can be paid to the ratio at which the execution condition is satisfied and the type of the production mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (43) The effect mode MC is an effect mode that is controlled when the number of special games executed after the end of the jackpot game is 1 to 100, and the effect mode MD is executed after the end of the jackpot game. This is an effect mode that is controlled when the number of special games played is 101 to 200 times. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set can be varied depending on the number of special games that can be controlled in each effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the execution condition is established, the type of effect mode, and the number of special games executed after the end of the big hit game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (44) One of the plurality of types of determination tables T1 to T4 is selected, and the variation pattern is determined based on the selected determination table. The ratio at which the execution condition for executing the setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on the type of the determination table. For this reason, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value that has been set, and in addition to this, depending on the type of condition for determining the variation pattern, the rate at which the execution conditions that provide these opportunities are established can be varied. Therefore, attention can be paid to the ratio of the execution condition to be established and the type of variation pattern determination condition, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (45) The decision table T1 is a decision table that can be selected when the low-probability and low-base state is selected, and the decision table T2 is a decision table that can be selected when the high-base state is selected. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution condition is satisfied by changing the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to guess the set setting value is different depending on the type of gaming state that can be selected by each decision table, Attention can be paid to the type of variation pattern determination condition and the type of gaming state, and the interest in gaming can be improved.

  (46) The low probability low base state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the high base state, and the execution condition is more easily established when the decision table T1 is selected than when the decision table T2 is selected. It is a condition. For this reason, when the decision table T1 is selected when the low-probability low-base state is controlled, the execution condition is established more than when the decision table T2 is selected when the high-base state is controlled. The expectation can be raised. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to being controlled in the low probability low base state, which is disadvantageous to the high base state.

  (47) The decision table T2 and the decision table T3 are decision tables that can be controlled when the high base state is set. For this reason, even when controlled to the same high base state, depending on the type of the variation pattern determination table, the rate at which the execution condition that provides the opportunity to guess the set value is established is varied. This makes it possible to pay attention to the ratio at which the execution condition is satisfied and the type of the variation pattern determination table, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (48) The decision table T2 is a decision condition that is selected when the number of special games to be executed after the end of the jackpot game is 1 to 99, 101 to 199 times. This is a determination condition that is selected when the number of special games to be executed after the end is 100 or 200 times. For this reason, the ratio at which the execution condition for providing the opportunity to guess the set value is established differs depending on the number of special games for which the change pattern determination table is selected. As a result, attention can be paid to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied, the type of condition for determining the variation pattern, and the number of special games that are executed after the end of the jackpot game, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, the ratio at which the execution conditions of the first to fourth setting suggesting effects are satisfied when the special game that is a big hit is being executed and when the special game that is not being executed is executed. It may be different. In this case, when the special game that is a big hit is being executed, even if the execution condition of the first to fourth setting suggesting effects is higher than when the special game that is being lost is being executed, It may be lowered. As a specific example, among the variation patterns HP04 and HP07 in which the SR1 effect is executed, when one of the variation patterns HP07 that is a big hit is determined rather than when the variation pattern HP04 that is out of place is determined The first setting suggestion effect is executed by winning the first setting suggestion effect lottery with higher probability. As a result, when the SR1 effect is executed and a big hit is achieved, the first setting suggestion effect is more easily executed than when the SR1 effect is executed and lost. In other words, when the first setting suggestion effect and the SR1 effect are executed, the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit increases, and the expectation that becomes a big hit can be raised. In other words, the ratio at which the execution condition for the setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on whether or not the jackpot is achieved.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, when a special game that is a big hit is being executed and when a special game that is not being executed is executed, a specific notice effect (notice effect) is executed according to the current set value Probabilities may be different. As a specific example, when the variation patterns HP04 and HP07 in which the SR1 effect is executed are determined, the specific notice effect is executed with a predetermined probability. This specific notice effect is an effect that can be executed both when a big hit is made and when it is out of the big hit, and is an effect that can specify the expected degree of a big hit. When the current set value is equal to or greater than a predetermined set value, the probability that one of the variation patterns HP07 that is a big hit is determined is higher than that when the variation pattern HP04 that is out of place is determined. A specific notice effect is executed. Thus, it is suggested that the current set value is equal to or greater than a predetermined set value depending on whether or not it is a big hit when the specific notice effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, regardless of whether the special game is executed in the high base state or the special game executed in the low base state, the special game executed in the high base state Although the total number of times of execution and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state is counted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hit game ends, the number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state may be counted, and the total number of times may be calculated. In other words, the total number of times of execution of the special game executed in the high base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state is not particularly limited with respect to the counting process to be executed. As long as the total number of times is counted.

  In the above embodiment, the effect that can specify that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 is executed as the special effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect that can specify that the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 may be executed as the special effect. For example, an effect that can specify that long distribution control is performed may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can specify that long distribution control is not performed may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can be determined to be a probable big hit and to be controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game ends may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can be specified as a non-probable big hit and can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state after the big hit game ends may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state after the end of the big hit game may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state after the end of the big hit game may be executed as a special effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the various reserved memory numbers are not the upper limit number, the effect of prompting the game ball to enter the winning opening has not been executed. Even when is not the upper limit, an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball may be executed. In addition, for example, when the number of various types of stored memory is the upper limit, there may be a case where an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the winning opening may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, an effect that prompts game balls to enter the winning opening, such as “Aim for over winning at the first starting opening!” Is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. An effect that can specify that the current setting value is suggested may be executed, such as “the setting value may be known by over winning in the mouth”. That is, the effect display device 27 in which such an effect is executed corresponds to a notification unit that notifies the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect and the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect.

  In the above embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect has a higher priority than the second setting suggestion effect, and the first to third setting suggestion effects have a higher priority than the fourth setting suggestion effect. For example, the priority order may be reversed.

  -In the said embodiment, although the establishment aspect of the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect changed according to the priority, for example, the establishment aspect of the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect changes according to the execution order Also good. As a specific example, the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed first, and it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied during the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect. In addition, it may be controlled such that the fourth setting suggestion effect that has been executed first is continuously executed and the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. Thus, when the setting suggestion effect is executed first, another setting suggestion effect is not executed later. In other words, when one of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is being executed, one of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the execution conditions for the first to third setting suggesting effects are satisfied at the start of the special game, triggered by the input of the game start command. During the game, when an input of a predetermined control command is triggered, it may be determined whether at least one of the execution conditions among the first to third setting suggesting effects is satisfied. In other words, the determination whether the execution condition for the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied and the determination whether the execution condition for the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied may not be the same opportunity. That is, when one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the other execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is established. It may be determined whether or not. In such a case, when it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied according to the execution order, one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is executed. If there is, the other execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. In other words, when one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of executing either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. The condition is not met. Of course, when either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is not executed, an execution condition for executing either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is established. There is a case.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is satisfied in response to the input of a predetermined control command during the special game. Whether or not the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is satisfied may be determined in response to an input of a predetermined control command during a standby state in which no game is being performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first to third setting suggestion effects are adopted as the first specific effect, and the fourth setting suggestion effect is adopted as the second specific effect, for example, the first specific effect and the second specific effect, respectively. Is an effect in which the start condition and the end condition are different, but not limited to this, for example, an effect in which at least one of the start condition and the end condition is different may be used. That is, the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect may be effects in which at least one of a start condition for starting execution and an end condition for ending execution are different.

  In the above embodiment, the same light-emitting movable member 80 is used for the second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same light-emitting movable member 80 is used. In addition, at least one of the operation mode of the movable member 80a and the emission color of the light emitter 80b may be different. In other words, it is only necessary that at least a part of the effect element of the second setting suggestion effect and the effect element of the first notice effect are common.

  In the above embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect can be executed based on the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of all the big hit games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined jackpot game (for example, a jackpot game based on symbols ZA and Za) is awarded, the second setting suggestion is based on the number of executions of a special game executed after the predetermined jackpot game is completed. An effect or a third setting suggestion effect may be executable.

  In the above embodiment, either the short distribution control or the long distribution control was performed when the number of game balls that entered the big winning opening 31 reached the specified number. Not limited to. For example, the short allocation control and the long allocation control are performed when the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 31 is not a specified number but a predetermined time. Also good.

In the above embodiment, for example, sensors that detect the passage of the game ball may be provided in the normal passage area 37.
In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the high hit state is controlled after the big hit game is finished, but this is not restrictive. For example, whether or not to be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game corresponds to the type of jackpot, even if the probability state after the end of the jackpot game is determined by determining the type of jackpot Good. In this case, the special passage area 36, the sorting member 38, etc. may not be provided. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb is determined, it is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined. In such a case, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, in this case, there is a big hit based on the symbol Zc in addition to the big hit based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb, and when the big hit based on the symbol Zc is determined, it is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. May be. In other words, as the types of jackpots, even if there is a jackpot where a game ball easily passes through the special passing area 36 and a jackpot where it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the special passing area 36, control is made to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends. There may be a jackpot that is controlled and a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is adopted as the first jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is adopted as the second jackpot, but not limited thereto, for example, based on the symbol ZC as the first jackpot A big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb may be employed as the second big hit. Further, for example, a big hit based on the symbol ZC may be adopted as the first big hit, and a big hit based on the symbol Za may be adopted as the second big hit. In other words, the jackpot based on the first special game may be adopted as the first jackpot, and the jackpot based on the second special game may be adopted as the second jackpot. In other words, the first big hit is the total opening time of the big winning opening 31 during the big hit game, the gaming state (probability state, base state) after the big hit game is finished, and the type of special game (first special game, second special game) ), It may be a big hit that is more disadvantageous than the second big hit, and may be a big hit that is more advantageous than the second big hit.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is adopted as the first jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is adopted as the second jackpot game, but not limited thereto, for example, the first jackpot game The jackpot game based on the symbol ZC and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb may be employed as the second jackpot game, respectively. Further, for example, a big hit game based on the symbol ZC may be adopted as the first big hit game, and a big hit game based on the symbol Za may be adopted as the second big hit game. In other words, a jackpot game based on the first special game may be employed as the first jackpot game, and a jackpot game based on the second special game may be employed as the second jackpot game. That is, the first jackpot game includes the total opening time of the jackpot 31 during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game (probability state, base state), and the type of special game (first special game, second special game). At least one of the games) may be a big hit game that is more disadvantageous than the second big hit game, and may be a big hit game that is more advantageous than the second big hit game.

  -In the above embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, when the base game is controlled to the high-precision and high-base state, when the special lottery is won in the 101st and subsequent special games, the low-probability low-base state from the special game won the fall lottery However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special game next to the special game won in the falling lottery may be controlled to a low probability and low base state.

  -In the above embodiment, when the falling lottery is won, the low probability state is controlled when the execution of the special game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the low probability state when the execution of the special game ends. You may control to. In this case, the low base state may be controlled when the execution of the special game is started, or the low base state may be controlled when the execution of the special game is ended. That is, the low probability state and the low base state may be controlled in accordance with the execution of the special game.

  In the above embodiment, the falling lottery is performed when the execution of the special game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the falling lottery may be performed when the execution of the special game ends.

  -In the said embodiment, although the fall lottery was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, the fall lottery does not need to be performed. Also, for example, if the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, it may be continuously controlled to a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given, or until the next jackpot game is given. When the number of executions of the special game reaches the prescribed upper limit number, the high probability state may be controlled to the low probability state. In other words, if the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches the prescribed upper limit number when the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, the special game (predetermined variable game) that has reached the upper limit number The control condition accompanying execution of the above may be satisfied, and the high probability state may be controlled to the low probability state.

  In the above embodiment, the round game end condition includes a first end condition for a predetermined upper limit number of game balls to enter the grand prize winning opening 31 or a second end condition for a predetermined upper limit time to elapse. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there is a first end condition, there may be no second end condition, and there may be a third end condition different from the first end condition and the second end condition. . In other words, the round game ends at least when the number of game balls detected to have entered the big prize opening 31 in the round game reaches the predetermined upper limit number before the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It can be said that it is a game to play.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a low base state may be employed as the first gaming state, and a high base state may be employed as the second gaming state. Further, for example, a low probability state may be employed as the first gaming state, and a high probability state may be employed as the second gaming state. That is, the first gaming state may be a gaming state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the second gaming state, and the first gaming state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the second gaming state. .

  In the above embodiment, the high probability high base state is adopted as the specific gaming state, but not limited to this, for example, other gaming states such as the low probability high base state and the low probability low base state may be adopted. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, a concept including a game state and whether or not a big hit game may be used as the state.

  In the above-described embodiment, there are a plurality of types of determination tables in which at least some of the determinable variation patterns are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of types of determination tables having different determination probabilities may be used. That is, it is sufficient if there are determination tables having different determination conditions for the variation pattern, and there is no problem even if no information is stored as a table.

  In the above-described embodiment, a part of the determinable variation pattern is different for each determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, all the determinable variation patterns may be different for each determination table. . Further, for example, all of the determinable variation patterns may be the same for each determination table, and in this case, it is preferable to vary the determination probabilities of variation patterns for each determination table. That is, the determination conditions of the variation pattern such as part or all of the determinable variation pattern, the variation pattern determination probability, and the like may be different for each determination table.

  In the above embodiment, for example, control for shifting (changing) the effect mode in accordance with the operation of the operation button 19 may be performed. That is, at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be an effect mode that can be controlled according to the player's operation.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a jackpot type that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed simultaneously. Good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied may be varied. As a specific example, the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb (symbol ZC) is a disadvantageous jackpot than the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, and the execution condition of the sixth setting suggesting effect is the symbols ZB, Zb. When the jackpot based on (symbol ZC) is determined, the condition may be more easily established than when the jackpot based on symbols ZA and Za is determined. For this reason, when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined, the expectation for the establishment of the execution condition of the sixth setting suggesting effect is raised more than when the big hit based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined. It is possible to suppress the decline of interest in the game due to the determination of the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb, which is disadvantageous than the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za. Further, for example, the high base state may have a higher ratio of the execution conditions for various setting suggesting effects than the low base state. In addition, for example, a higher probability state may have a higher proportion of conditions for executing various setting suggestion effects than a low probability state.

In the above embodiment, for example, any one of the effect modes MA to ME may be adopted as the first effect mode and the second effect mode.
In the above embodiment, for example, even if there is no any production mode among the production modes MA to ME, there may be production modes other than the production modes MA to ME.

In the above embodiment, for example, any one of the determination tables T1 to T4 may be adopted as the first determination condition and the second determination condition.
In the above embodiment, for example, even if there is no decision table among the decision tables T1 to T4, there may be decision tables other than the decision tables T1 to T4.

  -In the said embodiment, although the present setting value was suggested by performing setting suggestion production, it is not restricted to this, For example, the present setting value may be alert | reported definitely, These combination It may be. In other words, the setting suggestion effect may be at least one of the suggestion effect suggesting the current set value and the notification effect informing the current set value.

  -In the said embodiment, although all the 1st-6th setting suggestion effects were executable, it is not restricted to this, For example, even if at least one part is not performed among the 1st-6th setting suggestion effects. Good. For example, other setting suggestion effects may be executable in addition to the first to sixth setting suggestion effects.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an overall control board that performs overall control related to effects and a display control board that performs control related to image display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area where the special hold number is subtracted by “1”.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a big hit game is awarded when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes a specific passing area (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine”). Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used. For example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state, and the jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery is controlled to the low probability state Falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery of whether or not, and when the gaming state control means is controlled to the high probability state and the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the jackpot game, after the end of the jackpot game When the falling lottery is won by the predetermined number of fluctuation games, when the symbol fluctuation game won by the falling lottery is executed, the low probability state is controlled and the predetermined number of fluctuation games are executed. When the winning lottery is won after executing the prescribed number of variable games after the jackpot game is finished, the variable game won in the falling lottery is controlled. There When executed, the control in the low probability state and the non-ball entrance rate increase state, wherein the specific number, characterized in that there is a number greater than the specified number of times.

(B) The winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the low probability state differs according to the setting information set by the setting control means.
(C) The ratio at which the control condition is satisfied differs according to the setting information set by the setting control means.

  (D) In a gaming machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening on condition that the big hit lottery with the starting condition being established is won, And a setting control means for setting any of the plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage relating to the jackpot game, and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and the game at the starting entrance When the holding condition is satisfied when the ball enters, the execution of the variable game is held, and the holding condition is determined when the number of held games on which the execution of the variable game is held reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. It is a condition that is not satisfied, and the effect includes a special effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied, and the special effect includes a suggestion effect that suggests setting information set by the setting control unit, And there is at least one of notification effects for notifying the setting information set by the setting control means, and the special condition is that when the number of held games has reached the upper limit number of games, It is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters.

(E) The establishment mode of the first special condition for executing the first special effect is different from the establishment mode of the second special condition for executing the second special effect.
(F) Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern is provided, wherein the second condition is a condition that can be satisfied when a special fluctuation pattern is determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means.

(G) The establishment mode of the first specific condition for executing the first specific effect is different from the establishment mode of the second specific condition for executing the second specific effect.
(H) The special condition is a condition that can be satisfied in different periods depending on whether the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means and when the second jackpot is determined.

  (I) The jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game, and the first jackpot game is a game in which a special effect capable of specifying an advantageous degree for a player is executed, The special condition is a condition that can be satisfied after the special effect is executed in the first big hit game.

  (Nu) In the case where the gaming state control means controls to the high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game, if the control condition associated with the execution of the variable game is satisfied before the next jackpot game is given, It is characterized by controlling to a low probability state.

(L) At least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is an effect mode that can be controlled in accordance with a player's operation.
(Wo) In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot on condition that a lottery lottery with the start condition established as a trigger is won, a plurality of settings that define the degree of advantage related to the jackpot game A setting control means for setting any setting information of the information, and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect. The effect includes a special effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied, and the special The effect includes at least one of a suggestion effect that suggests the setting information set by the setting control means and a notification effect that notifies the setting information set by the setting control means. There is a notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation won in the jackpot lottery, and the notice effect can be executed both when the winner is won and when the winner is not won , Establishment aspect of the special conditions, and wherein the different between when the informational display is not elected as when the player wins the jackpot lottery when executed.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, A3 ... Distributing actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor (special detection means), SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize Sensor: SE6 ... Special passing sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 17 ... decorative lamp (effect execution means), 18 ... speaker (effect execution means), 19 ... effect button, 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display part, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display part, 27 ... production | presentation display apparatus (production execution means, 1st production execution means, alerting | reporting means), 28 ... 1st start opening (1st start entrance entrance) 29 ... second start opening (second start entrance opening), 30 ... normally variable member (opening / closing means), 31 ... large winning opening, 32 ... special variable member (special opening / closing means), 33 ... gate (normal) (Moving ball opening), 36 ... special passing area, 37 ... normal passing area, 38 ... distributing member, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (setting control means, big hit lottery means, falling lottery means, big hit type) Determining means, variation pattern determining means, state control means, gaming state control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, effect mode control means) ), 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM, 80.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the big prize opening, on condition that the jackpot lottery was won when the start condition was established,
Setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information that defines the degree of advantage related to the jackpot game;
A jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state,
The gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state,
In the case where the gaming state control means is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game, if the control condition associated with the execution of the variable game is satisfied before the next jackpot game is given, the low probability state Control to
In the case where the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous jackpot game, the setting control means is configured such that the control condition is satisfied and the low probability state is controlled before the next jackpot game is given. Different gaming machines depending on the setting information set by.   In the case where the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous big hit game, the setting information set by the setting control means is the ratio at which the control condition associated with the execution of the predetermined variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state is different according to the setting information set by the setting control means. A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery to control the low probability state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control condition is a condition that is satisfied when the falling lottery is won.   The probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game is the same regardless of the setting information set by the setting control means. The gaming machine described.