JP2019208625A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance amusement.SOLUTION: A sub-control CPU generates specific information and varies at least one of the performance mode of set suggestive performance and the execution frequency of the set suggestive performance depending on the specific information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, a special game advantageous to a player is awarded on condition that a special lottery performed when the start condition is established is won. As such a gaming machine, one that is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values that determine the probability of winning a special lottery is known.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot machine to which a bonus game as a special game is awarded on the condition that a special lottery performed by the operation of the start lever is won, and the probability of winning the special lottery is shown. A slot machine configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of set values is described.

  In addition, for example, Patent Document 2 is a pachinko gaming machine to which a big hit game as a special game is given on condition that a special lottery performed when a game ball is won at the start opening is won. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of set values that determine the probability of winning a special lottery is described.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-320712 JP 2017-056108 A

Nowadays, in a gaming machine in which any one of a plurality of set values is set, it is desired to improve the interest of the player.
The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem is a specific operation means that can perform a predetermined operation, and any one of a plurality of pieces of advantage information that defines a degree of advantage for a player according to the operation of the specific operation means. An advantage setting means capable of setting degree information, a special lottery means for performing a special lottery based on the set advantage information, an information storage means for storing specific information in which a player cannot be involved, and an execution of an effect An effect control means for controlling, and the effect control means is capable of performing control to execute a specific effect, and the specific effect is a set advantage information and a previously set advantage information. It is an effect that suggests at least one of them, and one or both of the effect mode of the specific effect and the execution frequency of the specific effect are different depending on at least the specific information.

  For the gaming machine, based on the result of the special lottery, a variable game execution means capable of executing a variable game, and a bonus game granting means for granting a jackpot game after a specific symbol is derived in the variable game; The effect control means is capable of performing control to execute a special effect different from the specific effect, and the specific effect and the special effect are during execution of the variable game and during execution of the jackpot game. Are executed at least one of them, and at least one of the special effect production mode and the special performance execution frequency differs according to the set advantage information, while the special production effect mode, and The execution frequency of the special effect may not vary depending on the specific information.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the specific operation means is arranged inside the gaming machine or on the back side of the gaming machine, and the specific information is generated by information determined by operation of the specific operation means and internal control. The player may not be involved by being at least one of the information to be played.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the information generated by the internal control may include information generated based on the advantage information set in the past.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. The front view of a main board unit. Explanatory drawing explaining a setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the outline of the control content when power is turned on. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing explaining the transition of the display state of a setting value (setting information). The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the 1st setting suggestion production. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the 2nd setting suggestion effect. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the 3rd setting suggestion production. The flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the setting value at the time of last operation. 6 is a flowchart showing cumulative power-off time determination processing. Explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the distribution aspect of each setting suggestion effect. Explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the distribution aspect of the production pattern of the 1st setting suggestion production. Explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the distribution aspect of the production | presentation pattern of 2nd setting suggestion production. Explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the distribution aspect of the production pattern of a 3rd setting suggestion production. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of transition of the present setting value and the average value of the past setting value. The front view which shows a slot machine typically.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described.
In the present specification, “up”, “down”, “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 mounted with a fixing frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility (game machine installation facility) such as a game hall, and various components (components for gaming). And a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is assembled to the opening front side of the fixed frame 11a so as to be open and detachable. The mounting frame may be configured by combining a plurality of frames.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall. The mounting frame 11b can be opened.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which a game ball flows down on the front side. The game board YB includes an opening window YBb at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W to which various designs are applied is assembled to the opening window YBb.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle HD. The launch handle HD is operated when a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. As one of the effects, the decoration lamps LA1 and LA2 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). For example, the decorative lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Further, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame body 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute effects (hereinafter referred to as “audio effects”) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as “decorative lamp LA”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 that can display predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position where the player can visually recognize the game board YB.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the internal lottery (a winning lottery described later).

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. The first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In this specification, “variation display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of 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. For symbols, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  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. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. 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 given after the special game ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special hold display unit 13c. The first special hold display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game for which the execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. The information display device 13 includes a second special hold display unit 13d. The second special hold display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game for which execution is suspended 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”, and the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4, respectively.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (a normal symbol winning lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated as “ordinary game”. The normal symbols derivable to the normal symbol display unit 13e include a normal winning symbol and a normal off symbol. 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 given after the end of the normal game.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal hold display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is put on hold because the hold condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of ordinary games on hold is indicated as “ordinary hold number”. The display units 13a to 13f do not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called “right-handed” and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display unit GH can be seen through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH is effect executing means for executing an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning opening 15 as a start opening opened in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 15 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, a holding condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning opening 16 as a start opening opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, a holding condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a closed state (restricted state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second start winning opening 16, A normally variable member 17 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, but may be in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The normal variable member 17 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. Therefore, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition for the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 18 that opens to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 18 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is operable in an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the grand prize opening 18 and a closed state (regulation state) in which the game ball cannot enter the grand prize port 18. A special variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the big winning opening 18, but may be in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 as an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 7).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation gate 21 through which game balls can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The operation gate 21 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the operation gate 21 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game hold condition may be satisfied, while the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes normal winning openings 22a and 22b that are open to the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is connected to the first normal winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 22a on the left side of the center frame W, and the normal winning port 22b on the right side of the center frame W. And a second normal winning sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal winning sensors SE5 and SE6, a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 22a, 22b. The game ball entering the winning opening corresponds to a so-called “winning”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 23. For example, the out port 23 opens to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls launched into the game area YBa, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 22a, 22b are discharged from the out opening 23 to the outside of the machine.

  In the present embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing strength of the launch handle HD to divide the game ball into the left region R1 or (and) the right region R2 with respect to the center frame W, and It is possible to enter a game ball into the first start winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, the big winning port 18, the operation gate 21, or the normal winning ports 22a and 22b. Specifically, when the game ball is fired with the firing strength adjusted to a high level (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed”), the game ball guides to the right region R2 as indicated by the arrow Y2. As a result, the possibility of entering the big winning opening 18, the second start winning opening 16, the operation gate 21, or the right normal winning opening 22b is increased. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the possibility that the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the left normal winning opening 22a is reduced.

  Further, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (hereinafter referred to as “left-handed”), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the left region R1, as indicated by the arrow Y1, There is a high possibility of entering the 1-start winning port 15 or the left normal winning port 22a. On the other hand, when left-handed, the possibility of entering the big winning opening 18, the second start winning opening 16, the operating gate 21, or the right normal winning opening 22b is reduced. In this embodiment, when a player hits the right side, a game nail or the like is used so that a game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter the first start winning opening 15 and the left normal winning opening 22a. Game parts are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 7).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with 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. The RWM clear switch 42 is an operation means configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various types of backed up information. The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be in an on state when the push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by a game hall manager.

Next, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the units MU, SU, 60 will be described later.
The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed board, and various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a setting unit 43, and a display unit 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting unit 43, and the display unit 45 are mounted on the same substrate.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a setting change function. The setting change function is a function that enables setting by changing a setting value as setting information in which a jackpot probability is determined as an advantageous degree related to the jackpot game. The setting device 43 is a first operation means configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing a shift to a setting control mode as a specific control state in which control relating to a setting value is performed. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a key hole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is opened at the tip surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 is in any one of an operation state (instruction state) among an on state in which the setting key is inserted in the keyhole 43a and rotated in a predetermined direction and an off state in which the setting key is not rotated in the predetermined direction. The operation to switch to is configured to be possible. And the setting device 43 is comprised so that the operation state (ON state or OFF state) after switching using a setting key may be maintained as it is without returning to no human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

  The display unit 45 is a display unit configured to display one type or a plurality of types of information. The display unit 45 of the present embodiment performs display for notifying the set value set internally at least at that time. The display unit 45 includes four display units 45a to 45d including 7 segment LEDs. The display units 45a to 45d are arranged side by side. Accordingly, the display unit 45 can display a numerical value of up to 4 digits by displaying numerical values of 0 to F in hexadecimal notation (0 to 15 in decimal notation) on the display units 45a to 45d, respectively. is there. The display units 45a to 45d may be 8-segment LEDs to which segments indicating so-called “dots” are added.

The main board case 46 constituting the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 serving as a base, and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. Both the case members 47 and 48 are made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 to each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled so as not to be separated without leaving a trace. For example, it can be easily determined that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened by fraud.

  The second case member 48 exposes the RWM clear switch 42, the setting unit 43, and the display unit 45 provided on the main control board 40 from the main board case 46 in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. One or a plurality of watermark holes are provided for achieving the above state. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48 a in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 can be operated to be turned on via the watermark hole 48a.

  The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. For this reason, the setting device 43 can be turned on or off by inserting a setting key into the key hole 43a of the cylinder 43b through the watermark hole 48b. The tip end surface of the cylinder 43b is flush with (or substantially flush with) the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip surface (key hole 43 a) of the cylinder 43 b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other parts are covered with the main board case 46. The display unit 45 is exposed through the watermark hole 48 c in a state where the main control board 40 is accommodated in the main board case 46. For this reason, the display unit 45 can visually recognize the display content through the watermark hole 48c.

  As already described, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment cannot open the mounting frame 11b unless the locking device SS is operated using a frame key managed by a game hall manager. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. For this reason, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 are operation means that cannot be operated by the player in principle. In addition, it can be said that the display 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is disposed at a position where it is not touched by the player's eyes.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of probability states as states in which the probability of winning a big hit (big hit probability) in the internal lottery is different. The plurality of probability states include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the possibility of winning a big hit increases. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of entrance rate states as states where the entrance rates of the game balls to the second start winning opening 16 are different. The multiple entrance rate states include a low entrance rate state and a high entrance rate state in which the entrance rate is higher than the low entrance rate state. The high entrance rate state is an advantageous state for the player because the start condition for the second special game is easily established. The high entrance rate state is a so-called “electric support state”. The low entrance rate state and the high entrance rate state may be a state in which the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired, is different. For example, the low entrance rate state may be a low base state, and the high entrance rate state may be a high base state.

  For example, the high entrance rate state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a combination of 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 entrance rate state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol in which the probability of winning a normal hit (ordinary hit probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low entrance rate state.

  The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal hit game is longer than that in the low entrance rate state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 17 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low entrance rate state, and one time of the normal variable member 17 in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the opening time longer than that in the low entrance rate state.

Moreover, you may implement | achieve a high entrance rate state combining 4th control demonstrated 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 entrance rate state. When the special symbol variation time shortening control is performed, the high pitching rate state is a so-called “variation time shortened state (short time state)” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low entrance rate state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state (non-time-short state)” for special symbols.

  In the following description, the high entrance rate state may be referred to as “time-short state” or abbreviated as “time-short state”. In addition, a gaming state that is in a low-probability state and is not in a short-time state is indicated as “no low-probability time (normal state)”, and a gaming state that is in a low-probability state and in a short-time state is “with low-probability time” A gaming state that is in a high probability state and in a short time state may be indicated as “highly accurate in short time”. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in a high-probability state and does not have a gaming state that is not a time-short state (no high-precision time-shortness).

Next, the setting change function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of set values. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is set as a plurality 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 probability for setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability for setting 2 is K2, the jackpot probability for setting 3 is K3, the jackpot probability for setting 4 is K4, the jackpot probability for setting 5 is K5, The jackpot probability for setting 6 is K6. The big hit probabilities K1 to K6 have a high probability in the order of big hit probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win big hits. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of a jackpot probability in a low probability state and a jackpot probability in a high probability state as illustrated in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of the set value based on the jackpot probability, a special symbol allocation ratio, a variation pattern allocation ratio corresponding to the type of jackpot, and a game after the jackpot game ends. The distribution ratio of the state is constant and there is no difference. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state in which the setting device 43 is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the on state. Move to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, the setting value set internally is notified. In the setting change mode, the setting value set internally is changed every time the setting switch is operated. [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ... and so on. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. The setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) in the present embodiment corresponds to an operation unit. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state in which the setting device 43 is turned on and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the setting check mode is entered. . In the setting confirmation mode, a setting value set internally is notified. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the set value set internally cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key. The setting change mode (setting control state) and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are setting control modes (setting control states) for performing control related to setting values.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6F, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display 45 as means for notifying a set value in the setting control mode. Hereinafter, a notification example of the set value by the display unit 45 will be described.

  When the display 45 shifts to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on, a display for notifying the set value set internally is performed. Specifically, [-] is displayed on the display units 45a and 45b, and a value indicating the set value is displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, in the display unit 45, [--01] is set for setting 1, [--02] is set for setting 2, [--03] is set for setting 3, and [--03] is set for setting 4. -04], [--05] is displayed when the setting is 5, and [--06] is displayed when the setting is 6.

  For example, in the setting change mode, the setting value is changed every time the setting switch is operated. Therefore, the display unit 45 displays [−−01] → [−− 02] →... → [−− 05] → [−− 06]. ] → [−− 01] →... So that the display for notifying the set value is looped. In the setting change mode, the setting values before the change may be displayed on the display units 45a and 45b, and the setting values after the change may be displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. On the other hand, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the setting value is not changed. Therefore, the display 45 notifies the setting value and continues without switching. In addition, after the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are finished, the display 45 may continue the display for notifying the set value set internally, or the display for notifying the information different from the set value. It may be switched to, and there is no need to display any information.

  The display unit 45 in the present embodiment is also used as a display unit that displays information different from the set value and performs other display including 4-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character). Other information different from the set value includes, for example, a base value and an identifier for specifying the type of base value to be notified. The base value is a numerical value that is counted (calculated) by a calculation formula of (total number of winning balls in the normal gaming state / total number of effective balls in the normal gaming state) × 100 on the assumption that the game is not a big hit game. Here, the effective sphere is a game sphere used in the game, and is a game sphere that has reached the game area YBa among the game spheres launched by operating the launch handle HD. The base value includes a first base value that defines a first counting period as a period for counting the base value, and a second base value that defines a second counting period different from the first counting period. For example, the first counting period is a periodic counting period each time the effective sphere reaches 60000, and the second counting period is a period from the end of the most recent first counting period to the present.

  When displaying information on the base value, the display unit 45 displays an identifier composed of two-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character) on the display units 45a and 45b, and displays two-digit information on the display units 45c and 45d ( A base value consisting of a numerical value) should be displayed. The base value displayed on the display units 45c and 45d may be displayed in decimal or hexadecimal. If the base value to be notified exceeds the specified value, [FF] may be blinked on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, the specified value is [99] for decimal display and [255] for hexadecimal display.

  Note that the display unit 45 may be a dedicated display unit that performs display for notifying the set value. The display unit 45 does not necessarily require the four display units 45a to 45d when it is not used as a display unit that performs display including information of two digits or more. For example, the display device 45 may be configured to be able to display a one-digit numerical value by omitting the display units 45b to 45d. The display 45 may also be used as a display means provided on the front side of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may also be used.

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. The type of jackpot symbol can also be grasped as the type of jackpot. For example, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a specific symbol group and a non-specific symbol group. The types of jackpot games are determined for each type of jackpot symbol. For example, a jackpot symbol classified into a specific symbol group and a jackpot symbol classified into a non-specific symbol group may have the same type of jackpot game, or different types of jackpot games. Also good.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the big hit game. In the big hit game, after the lapse of the opening time, a round game that opens the big winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit as the upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened so as to be in a predetermined opening mode. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can recognize the end of the big hit game. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

  A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may each have a game state after the jackpot game ends. For example, it is determined that a jackpot symbol classified into a specific symbol group is given a high probability state and a short-time state until the next jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot game is finished. Further, it is determined that a jackpot symbol classified into a non-specific symbol group is given a low probability state after the jackpot game is over. The jackpot symbol that is classified into the non-specific symbol group includes one of a condition that a special game with a predetermined number of operations is terminated after the jackpot game ends, and a condition that the next jackpot game occurs. It is stipulated that the short-time state is given until the condition is satisfied. In the following description, the jackpot of the jackpot symbol classified into the specific symbol group may be referred to as “specific jackpot”, and the jackpot of the jackpot symbol classified into the non-specific symbol group may be referred to as “non-specific jackpot”.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
An effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is an effect design variation game that is one of display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect that causes the effect display device EH to variably display a plurality of effect symbols and finally derive a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as “symbol combinations”). The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is a design for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The production game is executed in association with the special game. Specifically, 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 symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the symbol combination of the jackpot is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”.

  Further, in the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, an outlier symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the off-line symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols is different from the effect symbol of the other columns, such as “778” and “787”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before being confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, such as a fluctuation display. In the following description, when the special game and the effect game executed in relation to the special game are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as “variable game”.

  In the effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first column and the third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the production symbols in the column are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which characters appearing and operations of effect symbols are different. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, during execution of an effect game, there may be an effect different from the effect display variable display.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment performs a predetermined process and outputs a control signal such as a control command according to the result of the process. The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 in one direction. The sub control board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter referred to as “main control CPU 41a”) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. In the storage unit of the microprocessor 41, a ROM area (hereinafter referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) where information can be read but information cannot be written, and an RWM area (hereinafter referred to as “main control ROM 41b”) where information can be read and written And “main control RWM 41c”).

  The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect (variation mode) of the effect game or the like performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally a symbol combination of the jackpot is derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach” loss variation pattern that allows a reach effect to be performed in an effect game, and finally a combination of symbols to be derived. The outbreak variation pattern includes a “no reach” outbreak variation pattern in which a reach effect is not performed in the effect game, and finally a combination of symbols is derived.

  The main control RWM 41c stores various information that can be rewritten according to the processing result of the main control CPU 41a. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM 41c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 41d that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, the main control RWM 41c, and the random number circuit 41d do not need to be configured as a single chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be separate.

  The main control CPU 41a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 41a is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

  The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the ON state. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the setting device 43. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the setting device 43 is operated to the on state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display unit 45. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display unit 45.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, a sub-control RWM 50c, and a real time clock 50d (indicated as “RTC” in FIG. 7). The sub control CPU 50a executes a sub control program, thereby performing a process related to the effect as the predetermined process. That is, the sub control CPU 50a of the present embodiment functions as an effect control unit that controls execution of effects. The sub control ROM 50b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effects, light emission effect data used for light effects, sound effect data used for sound effects, movable object effect data used for movable object effects for operating a movable body (not shown), and the like. doing.

  The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

  The real-time clock (RTC) 50d continuously counts the current time with power supplied from a not-shown standby power supply (storage battery or the like) regardless of whether the power is turned on, and the date (year, This is information generation means for generating RTC information that can specify the month, day) and time (hour, minute, second). That is, the RTC 50d of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate information that can specify the date and information that can specify the time. As described above, the RTC 50d has a calendar function and a clock function.

  The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub control CPU 50a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the effect button BT is operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade to a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and converts the converted power supply voltage (V1) to each control board. Further conversion into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to 40 and 50 is performed. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 50 via a plurality of power supply lines, and each board operates by receiving power supply through the power supply lines.

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be switched to either an on state or an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after switching. In the present embodiment, 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, power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50, and further off. When operated to the state, power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

  Therefore, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is operated in the on state, or the power supply from the external power supply is maintained. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In this specification, “turning on the power” means that the power is supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a. “Turn off the power” means that no power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RWM 41c and the sub control RWM 50c are 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. Yes. For example, the main control RWM 41c and the sub control RWM 50c hold various information even after the power is cut 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). Good. For example, the main control RWM 41c and the sub control RWM 50c are non-volatile memories that can retain stored contents even when they are not supplied with power, so that they retain various information even after the power is turned off. It may be.

  Here, the various types of information to be backed up by the main control RWM 41c include game information relating to the progress of the game, base information relating to the base value, and setting value information relating to the setting value. For example, the game information includes information related to a special game, information related to a jackpot game, information related to a game state, and information related to payout of a prize ball. Information relating to the special game is derived, for example, information that can specify the number of special holds, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the variation pattern of the special game, and special games Information that can identify a special symbol. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress status of the jackpot game. The information regarding the gaming state includes information that can identify the current gaming state, information that can identify the remaining number of times that the high pitching rate state is given, and the like. Information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify the number of prize balls that have not been paid out. Further, the information to be backed up by the sub-control RWM 50c is set value information related to the set value. In the present embodiment, the setting value information includes a cumulative value of past setting values described later, the number of working days, and an average value of past setting values.

  Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes the power-on process described below is an advantage setting unit that can set any one of the advantage information among the plurality of advantage information that defines the advantage for the player. Function as.

  When the main control CPU 41a is started by a startup process (boot process) at power-on, it first executes the power-on process. In the power-on process, depending on the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on, whether or not to shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode), and initialization of the main control RWM 41c Presence / absence is controlled. Details will be described below.

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state and the setting device 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. In the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up game information, but does not initialize the backed up base information and setting value information. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41 a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41 a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “change start command”) that can specify the start of the setting change mode to the sub-control board 50.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a reads the setting value stored in the main control RWM 41c and controls the display unit 45 so as to perform a display for informing the read setting value. That is, the display 45 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a changes the set value to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [every time the setting switch (the RWM clear switch 42 in this embodiment) is operated. Change to loop, such as setting 5] → [setting 6] → [setting 1] →. The main control CPU 41a controls the display unit 45 so as to perform display for notifying the changed set value every time the set value is changed in response to the operation of the setting switch.

  When the setting device 43 is operated in the OFF state in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a determines the setting value set at that time and ends the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 41 a finishes the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41 a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “setting value command”) that can specify the determined setting value to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50. Thereafter, the power-on process is terminated, and the process shifts to a normal control state to be described later.

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is in the on state, the main control CPU 41a 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 checking the status of the backup flag and the checksum. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “confirmation start command”) that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 50.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a reads the setting value stored in the main control RWM 41c and controls the display unit 45 so as to perform a display for informing the read setting value. That is, the display 45 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a does not change the setting value and does not change the display content of the display unit 45 even when the setting switch (in this embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42) is operated.

  The main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 43 is operated in the off state in the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a set value command that can specify the set value set at that time to the sub control board 50. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 50. Thereafter, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered.

  Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the on state and the setting unit 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Next, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “RWM clear command”) that can specify that the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c has been executed to the sub-control board 50. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and shifts to the normal control state. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is in the off state, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and shifts to the normal control state.

  Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can perform control for executing a variable game based on internal lottery (winning lottery) and control for giving a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by the execution of the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c, any special game and normal game are not executed and put on hold, and are returned to a state where no big hit game is being played. On the other hand, when the game information is not initialized, the game state when the power is turned off is restored based on the backed up game information.

  When the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process, in addition to the set value command, the main control CPU 41a uses a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as "initial command") based on game information stored in the main control RWM 41c. Is output to the sub-control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RWM 41c is game information that is initialized when the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c is executed, and the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c is not executed. Sometimes it is game information when the most recent power cut-off.

  For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during execution of the special game, the control command that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit and small hit), the control command that can specify the variation pattern of the special game as the initial command A control command that can specify a special symbol derived in a special game is output. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the gaming state. For example, the main control CPU 41a includes, as an initial command, a control command that can specify the progress status of the big hit game when returning while giving the big hit game. Since the initial command is a control command that is output to the sub-control board 50 when the power-on process is terminated, it can be said that the command can identify that the power-on process has been performed.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a may detect a set value error when there is an abnormality in the internally set value in the power-on process. Whether or not there is an abnormality in the internally set value is, for example, a value that specifies any one of the settings 1 to 6 in the storage area that stores information that can specify the set value in the main control RWM 41c. However, when a non-existing value is stored, it may be determined that a setting value error has occurred. When the main control CPU 41a detects a set value error, the main control CPU 41a may shift to a game stop state that cannot be released until the power is turned off.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a sends a predetermined external signal (security signal) to an external terminal (not shown) from the transition to the setting change mode to the end, and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the end. To the outside of the machine. For example, a hall computer installed in a game room management room, an external rendering device installed in an island facility, or the like is connected to the external terminal. The main control CPU 41a performs a display for notifying that it is in the setting control mode from the transition to the setting change mode to the end, and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the end. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be controlled. The display for notifying that the user is in the setting control mode is a display with a light emission pattern different from any of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the off symbol derived in the special game.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode by the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a sends the RWM clear command to the sub-control board 50 when the mounting frame 11b is closed after completing the power-on process. Output to. For example, whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed is provided with a sensor that detects whether or not the mounting frame 11b is opened, or a sensor that detects the locking state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify with.

  When the power-on process does not enter the setting change mode and the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c is executed, when the power-on process is completed, the RWM is performed regardless of whether the mounting frame 11b is closed. A clear command is output to the sub control board 50. As will be described in detail later, the sub-control board 50 that has input the RWM clear command causes the RWM clear notification described later to be executed. That is, the timing (execution mode) of the RWM clear notification differs between when the mode is changed to the setting change mode and when the mode is not changed. The main control CPU 41a may output a predetermined external signal (security signal) from the external terminal for a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) together with the output of the RWM clear command.

  Next, the power-off process will be described. When the main control CPU 41a detects that the power is cut off by operating the power switch 60a or the like, the main control CPU 41a performs a power-off process. For example, when the main control CPU 41a detects that the power supply voltage (V1) supplied to the main control board 40 has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, DC 20V)), the main control CPU 41a determines that the power is shut off.

  The main control CPU 41a calculates the checksum of the main control RWM 41c and stores the calculated checksum in the main control RWM 41c in the power-off process. In addition, the main control CPU 41a stores in the main control RWM 41c a backup flag that can specify that the backup process has been normally performed in the power-off process. Next, the main control CPU 41 a outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as “power-off command”) that can specify that the power has been cut off to the sub-control board 50. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-off process.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 50 by command output processing executed as interrupt processing.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning sensor SE1. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge.

  When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number by adding 1 and displays information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. The first special hold display unit 13c is controlled. As described above, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 in a state where the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 41c. For example, the random numbers are a big hit random number used for the big hit lottery, a big hit symbol random number used for the determination of the big hit symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for the determination of the variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 41a 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. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the present embodiment, random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied.

  When a game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 15, 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 RWM 41c, The main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2. When no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is entering the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 41a has a second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c that is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by adding 1 and updates the second special reservation number after the update. The second special hold display unit 13d is controlled to display. As described above, the hold condition for the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 in a state where the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information used in 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 RWM 41c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the special game can be grasped as a start condition for starting the special game. In this determination, the main control CPU 41a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is not being played and is not in the special game, while the execution condition is satisfied when the big hit game is being played or during the special game. Judge that it is not. When the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 41c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first special reservation number and determines whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts the first special game. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment causes the second special game to be preferentially executed without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special hold number by subtracting 1 and updates the information display device 13 to display the second special hold number after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires, from the main control RWM 41c, random number information stored first among random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a big hit, using the value of the big hit random number specified from the acquired random number information. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value. In addition, for example, the big hit lottery may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot lottery with different jackpot determination values depending on the current set value and the current probability state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as special lottery means for performing a big hit lottery based on the set advantage information. The big hit lottery in this embodiment corresponds to a special lottery.

  When a big hit is won in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol is a confirmed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit variation pattern from a plurality of types of big hit variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when the big win is not won in the big win lottery, the main control CPU 41a performs the deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines a special symbol loss symbol. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines that the special symbol is off, the main control CPU 41a determines a deviation variation pattern from a plurality of types of deviation variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 41a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above on the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs any variation processing based on the result of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol command) that can identify the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a change start command) that can specify the start of the special game and the determined change pattern in the output buffer.

  Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to start the special game by starting the variable symbol display of the predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41a measures the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern. The main control CPU 41a controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special game process when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 41a sets, in the output buffer, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the special game when the change time set in the determined change pattern has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as a variable game execution means capable of executing a variable game based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The jackpot game process is a process for granting a jackpot game. The jackpot game process is executed in the special game after the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived. In the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 41a specifies the type of jackpot game to be granted based on the jackpot symbol (ie, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a performs a process of executing (giving) the specified type of jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game.

  First, the main control CPU 41a sets a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “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 41a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 by using the specified big hit game opening pattern data (opening control data), so that the big winning opening 18 is opened. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so as to close the special winning opening 18 and ends the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the big hit game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 41a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as “round command”) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 41a sets a control command (hereinafter referred to as “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 41a ends the jackpot game.

Next, game state processing will be described.
The game state process is a process for controlling the game state.
When the main control CPU 41a finishes the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot, the main control CPU 41a sets a high-accuracy flag in the main control RWM 41c. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a does not set a high-accuracy flag in the main control RWM 41c when the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit ends. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 41a clears the high-accuracy flag when the high-accuracy flag is set in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to a low probability state during the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 41a finishes the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot, the main control CPU 41a sets a time reduction flag in the main control RWM 41c. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the time-saving state. When the special game with the number of times of operation ends after the end of the big hit game based on the non-specific big hit, the main control CPU 41a clears the time reduction flag with the end of the special game of the number of times of operation. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to a non-short-time state with the end of the special game of the number of times of operation.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operating gate 21 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball passes through the operation gate 21, the main control CPU 41 a determines whether or not the normal holding number is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of normal holdings and updates it. The main control CPU 41a controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold count. The holding condition for the normal game is satisfied when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 in a state where the normal holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 41c. For example, the random number is a normal random number used for the normal lottery. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information used for the normal game in the main control RWM 41c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball has not passed through the operation gate 21, when the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for a normal game is stored, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process. .

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 41a 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 41a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal holding number is larger than zero. When the number of normal holdings is 0, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal hold is larger than 0, the main control CPU 41a starts a normal game.

  When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 41a updates the normal hold number by subtracting one. The main control CPU 41a controls the normal hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated normal hold count. The main control CPU 41a acquires, from the main control RWM 41c, random number information stored first among random number information used for the normal game. The main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning lottery to determine whether or not to win the normal winning using the normal winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. In the case of normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal winning symbol by lottery using a random number that can be specified from random number information. On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 41a determines an out-of-normal symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation time of the normal game by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process.

  When the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to start a normal game by starting a variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 41a measures the determined variation time. When the determined variation time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to derive the determined normal symbol.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for executing (giving) the normal hit game after the normal hit normal game is completed. In the normal hit game process, the main control CPU 41a specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (that is, the normal hit type) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 using the specified normal hit game opening pattern data (opening control data), and sets the second start winning opening 16 to the open state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described.
When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the change start command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting change notification capable of specifying that it is in the setting change mode. For example, the setting change notification is executed in such a manner that an image capable of specifying the setting change mode is displayed, such as a character string “setting is being changed”. When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the change end command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting change notification.

  When the sub control CPU 50a inputs the confirmation start command, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting confirmation notification that can specify that the setting confirmation mode is being executed. For example, the setting confirmation notification is executed in such a manner that an image capable of specifying the setting confirmation mode is displayed, such as a character string “setting confirmation in progress”. When the confirmation end command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting confirmation notification.

  When the sub control CPU 50a receives the RWM clear command, the sub control CPU 50a executes the RWM clear process of the sub control RWM 50c. In the RWM clear process of the sub-control RWM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a initializes the average value of the past setting values among the backed-up setting value information, while the past setting value of the backed-up setting value information. The cumulative value and working days are not initialized. The cumulative value of past setting values, the number of working days, and the average value of past setting values are calculated in cumulative power-off time determination processing described later. That is, the average value of past setting values is information based on information that is not initialized even when the backup information is initialized. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a functions as an initialization unit that initializes the backup information based on the operation of the RWM clear switch 42.

  Thereafter, the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute RWM clear notification capable of specifying that the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c and the RWM clear processing of the sub control RWM 50c are executed. For example, the RWM clear notification is executed in such a manner that an image that can specify that the RWM clear process has been performed is displayed, such as a character string “RWM clear”. The sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the RWM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) has elapsed since the RWM clear command was input. Note that the various notifications executed by the notification process may be executed in combination with the sound output by the speaker SP and the light emission by the decoration lamp LA in addition to or instead of the image display by the effect display device EH.

Next, the big hit effect process will be described.
The jackpot effect process is a process for executing an effect during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a “hit effect”). When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to execute the opening effect. Sub control CPU50a will control production | presentation display apparatus EH so that a round production may be performed, if a round command is input. When the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect. The jackpot effect may include at least one of a sound effect, a light emission effect, and a movable object effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the effect game process will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during the execution of the special game.

  In the effect game process, when the sub control CPU 50a inputs a game start command, the sub control CPU 50a determines the effect pattern (effect contents) of the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. When the special control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game, based on the special symbol that can be specified from the special symbol specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the jackpot symbol combination based on the production symbol when the special symbol jackpot symbol can be specified by the special symbol command. In addition, when the special symbol command can be used to specify the special symbol detachment symbol, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the symbol symbol combination. Here, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of symbols including the reach when the reach effect is executed in the current effect game because the reach effect execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to or instead of determining the variation pattern with reach, a predetermined reach effect lottery may be performed, and it may be determined that the reach effect lottery has been won. The sub-control CPU 50a determines a symbol combination that does not include reach when the reach effect is not executed in the current effect game because the reach effect execution condition is not satisfied.

  In addition, when the change start command is input, the sub control CPU 50a selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on the change pattern that can be specified from the change start command. Then, the sub control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each column based on the selected effect pattern. That is, the sub control CPU 50a starts the effect game.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed along the selected effect pattern during the variation time set in the variation pattern. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, temporarily displays the determined symbol combination and also displays the symbol combination as a fixed stop when the change end command is input. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may display the combination of symbols to be confirmed and stopped when the change time set in the change pattern elapses regardless of the change end command. In this case, the change end command may be omitted.

Hereinafter, characteristic effects in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value as one of the effects during execution of the big hit game. In the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, a first setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value that has been set, a second setting suggestion effect that suggests an average value of past setting values, a set value that is set, And a third setting suggesting effect that suggests an average value of past setting values. In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, and the third setting suggestion effect are effects that can be executed during the big hit game. Hereinafter, in this specification, the set value that is set refers to the set value that is set at that time.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect executed at the opening time. The first setting suggestion effect includes a plurality of effect patterns having different effect modes. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EA1, an image G1 (for example, an image imitating a boy) is displayed on the effect display device EH. . As shown in FIG. 8B, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EA2, an image G2 (for example, an image imitating a girl) is displayed on the effect display device EH. . Thus, in the first setting suggestion effect, the effect mode differs depending on the image displayed on the effect display device EH.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect executed in a specific number of times (for example, the sixth time) round game. The second setting suggesting effect includes a plurality of effect patterns having different effect modes. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EB1, the effect display device EH displays the image G1 and the decorative lamp LA1 emits the first light. Emits light in a manner. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EB2, the effect display device EH has a case where the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect pattern EB1. The same image G1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EB2, the decorative lamp LA1 emits light in the second light emission mode. As described above, in the second setting suggestion effect, the images displayed on the effect display device EH are the same image, but the effect modes differ depending on the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA1.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the third setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the ending time. The third setting suggesting effect includes a plurality of effect patterns having different effect modes. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the third setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EC1, the effect display device EH displays the image G1 and the speaker SP outputs a normal sound. To do. As shown in FIG. 10B, when the third setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EC2, the effect display device EH has a case where the third setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect pattern EC1. The same image G1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the third setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EC2, the speaker SP outputs a special sound. As described above, in the third setting suggestion effect, the images displayed on the effect display device EH are the same image, but the effect modes differ depending on the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, control executed by the sub-control CPU 50a to execute each setting suggestion effect will be described.
First, control for calculating an average value of past setting values will be described. In the present embodiment, an average value of past setting values is calculated by executing a setting value acquisition process and a cumulative power-off time determination process at the previous operation.

The setting value acquisition process during the previous operation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the power-off command is input, the sub control CPU 50a executes a setting value acquisition process at the previous operation. The setting value acquisition process at the time of the previous operation is a process for storing the setting value at the time when the power is turned off as the setting value at the time of the previous operation by the sub-control RWM 50c. The set value for the previous operation stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is referred to in the cumulative power-off time determination process described later when the next power-on is performed.

  In the setting value acquisition process during the previous operation, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the setting value during the previous operation is stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S101). When the previous set value is stored (step S101: YES), it is determined that the number of working days has not elapsed (not the next working day) in the cumulative power-off time determination process described later. The sub-control CPU 50a ends the setting value acquisition process during the previous operation.

  When the setting value at the time of the previous operation is not stored (step S101: NO), the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the accumulated game time is equal to or shorter than the specified time (step S102). The accumulated game time is a time for preventing an average value of past setting values from being calculated illegally. For example, the cumulative game time is the cumulative time during which power has been supplied since the cumulative value of the past set value was last updated. When the accumulated game time is equal to or shorter than the specified time (step S102: YES), the sub control CPU 50a determines that the pachinko gaming machine has not been operated since the current set value is set, and uses the current set value for the previous operation. The setting value acquisition processing at the previous operation is terminated without acquiring the time setting.

  If the accumulated game time is not less than the specified time (step S102: NO), the sub control CPU 50a determines that the pachinko gaming machine has been operating for the specified time after the current set value is set, and the set setting. A value is acquired as a setting value at the time of previous operation (step S103). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 50a acquires the power-off time (step S104). The power-off time is a time for calculating the cumulative power-off time in the cumulative power-off time determination process described later. For example, in the process of step S104, the sub control CPU 50a acquires the RTC information generated by the RTC 50d at the time when the power is cut off, and stores the RTC information in the sub control RWM 50c as the RTC information at the time of the power cut. Execute.

Next, the accumulated power-off time determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an initial command, it determines that the power has been turned on, and executes a cumulative power-off time determination process. In the cumulative power-off time determination process, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the setting value at the previous operation is stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S201).

  When the setting value at the time of the previous operation is stored (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 50a calculates the cumulative power-off time and whether the calculated cumulative power-off time is a specified time (for example, 4 hours) or more. It is determined whether or not (step S202). For example, the sub control CPU 50a acquires the RTC information generated by the RTC 50d as the RTC information at the time when the power is turned on, and performs the previous power cut stored in the sub control RWM 50c. The accumulated power-off time is calculated from the RTC information at the time of the break.

  When the cumulative power-off time is equal to or longer than the specified time (step S202: YES), the sub control CPU 50a determines that the previous operation has been completed and the operation days have passed (the next operation day has been reached). The accumulated game time stored in the control RWM 50c is initialized (step S203). Next, the sub control CPU 50a adds and updates the previous set value stored in the sub control RWM 50c to the accumulated value of the past set values stored in the sub control RWM 50c (step S204). The sub-control CPU 50a has not acquired the setting value of the previous operation from the setting value of the previous operation stored in the sub-control RWM 50c after updating the accumulated value of the past setting value stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. This is updated to information that can be specified (step S205). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a adds 1 to the number of working days stored in the sub-control RWM 50c and updates it (step S206).

  When the set value at the time of the previous operation is not stored (step S201: NO), when the cumulative power-off time is not longer than the specified time (step S202: NO), and when the process of step S206 is completed, the sub control CPU 50a The past set value accumulated value stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is divided by the number of working days stored in the sub-control RWM 50c to calculate an average value of the past set values and the calculated past set value Is stored in the sub-control RWM 50c (step S207). In the process of step S207, when the cumulative value of past setting values or the number of working days is not stored in the sub-control RWM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a does not calculate the average value of past setting values.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 50a ends the cumulative power-off time determination process. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a functions as a specific counting unit that counts accumulated values of past setting values. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a functions as an information storage unit that stores an average value of past setting values. In the present embodiment, the average value of past setting values corresponds to information that can identify a specific game history. The average value of past setting values is information based on the cumulative value of past setting values. The average value of past setting values is information generated by internal control executed by the sub control CPU 50a. Moreover, since the average value of the past setting values is information based on the cumulative value of the past setting values, it can be said that the information is determined by operating the setting switch. That is, in the present embodiment, the average value of past setting values corresponds to specific information that the player cannot be involved in.

Next, control for determining whether or not to execute each setting suggestion effect and an effect pattern in the case of execution will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the opening control command is input, the sub-control CPU 50 a specifies that the big hit game is executed, and draws whether or not each setting suggestion effect is executed in the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a has a higher ratio at which none of the setting suggestion effects is executed among the setting suggestion effects than at a ratio at which any of the setting suggestion effects is executed. As described above, whether or not to execute each setting suggestion effect is drawn.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 50a draws the setting suggestion effects so that the ratio at which the second setting suggestion effects are executed is higher than the ratio at which the first setting suggestion effects are executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a draws the setting suggestion effect so that the ratio at which the third setting suggestion effect is executed is higher than the ratio at which the first setting suggestion effect is executed. Further, the sub control CPU 50a draws the setting suggestion effect so that the rate at which the second setting suggestion effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the third setting suggestion effect is executed. Thus, in this embodiment, the selection ratio increases in the order of non-execution of the setting suggestion effect <execution of the second setting suggestion effect <execution of the third setting suggestion effect <execution of the first setting suggestion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the effect pattern EA1 or the effect pattern EA2 is determined as the effect pattern of the first setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a compares the effect pattern EA1 when the set setting value is any one of [Setting 1], [Setting 3], and [Setting 5] (odd setting value). Thus, the effect pattern of the first setting suggesting effect is determined so that the ratio of determining the effect pattern EA2 is increased. On the other hand, when the set value that is set is any one of [Setting 2], [Setting 4], and [Setting 6] (even setting value), the sub-control CPU 50a compares with the effect pattern EA2. The effect pattern of the first setting suggesting effect is determined so that the ratio of determining the effect pattern EA1 is increased.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the effect pattern EB1 or the effect pattern EB2 is determined as the effect pattern of the second setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a sets the effect pattern of the second setting suggestion effect such that the higher the average value of the past setting values, the higher the ratio of determining the effect pattern EB2 than the effect pattern EB1. decide. In this embodiment, the case where the average value of past setting values is 1 to 2.5 is the case where the average value of past setting values is “low”, and the average value of past setting values is 2.5 to The case where the average value of the past set values is “medium” when the average value of the past set values is “high” when the average value of the past set values is 4.5 to 6 ”. Then, the ratio of determining the production pattern EB2 is higher than the production pattern EB1 in the order of the case where the average value of the past set values is “low” <“medium” << high ”. Thus, the production pattern of the second setting suggestion production is determined. When the average value of the past setting values has not been calculated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect pattern of the second setting suggesting effect with the average value of the past setting values as “low”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the average value of past setting values is “low”, the effect pattern EB2 is not determined. For this reason, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EB2, it is possible to definitely recognize that the average value of the past setting values is “medium” or “high”. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the third setting suggestion effect is executed, the effect pattern EC1 or the effect pattern EC2 is determined as the effect pattern of the third setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a sets the effect pattern of the third setting suggestion effect such that the higher the average value of the past setting values, the higher the ratio of determining the effect pattern EC2 than the effect pattern EC1. decide. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect pattern of the third setting suggestion effect such that the higher the set value is set, the higher the ratio of determining the effect pattern EC2 is higher than the effect pattern EC1.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to execute each setting suggestion by executing control for determining whether or not to execute each setting suggestion effect and the effect pattern for execution. Is possible.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17A, the first set value is set at time T10. Note that at the time T10, the setting value at the previous operation, the cumulative value of the past setting values, and the number of operation days are not stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. Hereinafter, the transition of the set value set at each time point from the time point T10 to the time point T22 and the average value of the past set values will be described with the time point T10 as 0:00 on the first day. In the following description, the setting value set at each time point may be referred to as the “current setting value” at each time point.

  At time T11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on as power supply from the external power source is started when the power switch 60a is in the on state. As the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an initial command. Here, since the setting value at the previous operation is not stored in the sub-control RWM 50c from the premise, the sub-control CPU 50a does not update the cumulative value of the past setting values and the number of working days. The sub control CPU 50a does not calculate the average value of the past setting values because the cumulative value of the past setting values and the number of working days are not stored in the sub control RWM 50c.

  The period from time T12 to time T13 indicates the period during which the game hall is open on the first day. Time T12 shows the pachinko gaming machine 10 at 15:00 on the first day. At time T12, after the second setting value is set as the current setting value by the game hall manager, the game hall business is started. That is, the second set value is set as the current set value from time T12 to time T13. For this reason, from the time point T12 to the time point T13, since the first setting suggestion effect is easily executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EA1, it can be estimated that the current set value is an even set value. As shown at time T13, after the game hall is closed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off at 23 o'clock on the first day when the power switch 60a is turned off.

  At time T13, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power-off command as the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. At this time, since the accumulated game time from the time T12 to the time T13 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 50a stores the set second setting value in the sub control RWM 50c as the setting value at the previous operation. At time T14, the fourth setting value is set as the current setting value by the administrator of the game hall. At time T14, the sub control CPU 50a does not update the accumulated value of the past set values and the number of working days because the accumulated power-off time is not longer than the specified time. Thereafter, the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off.

  The period from the time T15 to the time T16 indicates a period during which the game hall is open on the second day. In the illustration of FIG. 17A, the period during which the game hall is operated on the first day is different from the period during which the game hall is operated on the second day.

  Time T15 shows the pachinko gaming machine 10 at 9:00 on the second day. At time T15, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on as power supply from the external power supply is started. The sub control CPU 50a inputs an initial command when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. At this time, since the cumulative power-off time from the time point T14 to the time point T15 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 50a updates the cumulative value of the past setting value and the number of working days and averages the past setting value. As a result, “2” is calculated.

  That is, from time T15 to time 16, the fourth set value is set as the current set value and “2” is calculated as the average value of the past set values. For this reason, from the time point T15 to the time point T16, the first setting suggestion effect is easily executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EA1, so that it can be estimated that the current setting value is an even setting value. Further, since the second setting suggestion effect is not executed in the effect pattern EB2 from the time point T15 to the time point T16, it can be estimated that the average value of the past setting values is low (1 to 2.5).

  As shown at time T16, after the game hall is closed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off at 23:00 on the second day when the power switch 60a is turned off. At time T16, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power-off command as the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. At this time, since the accumulated game time from time T15 to time T16 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 50a stores the set second setting value in the sub control RWM 50c as the setting value at the previous operation. In other words, if the accumulated game time is longer than the specified time even if the playground business period is different between the first day and the second day, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off The setting value set in can be acquired as the setting value at the previous operation.

  At time T17, the sixth setting value is set as the current setting value by the game hall manager. At time T <b> 17, the sub control CPU 50 a does not update the accumulated value of the past set values and the number of working days because the accumulated power-off time is not longer than the specified time. Thereafter, the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the period from the time point T18 to the time point T19 indicates a period during which the game hall is open on the third day. Time T18 shows the pachinko gaming machine 10 at 9:00 on the third day. At time T18, the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on as power supply from the external power supply is started. The sub control CPU 50a inputs an initial command when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. At this time, since the cumulative power-off time from the time point T17 to the time point T18 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the cumulative value of the past setting values and the average number of past setting values. As a result, “3” is calculated.

  That is, from time T18 to time 19, the sixth set value is set as the current set value and “3” is calculated as the average value of the past set values. For this reason, from the time point T18 to the time point T19, the first setting suggestion effect is easily executed in the effect mode of the effect pattern EA1, so that it can be estimated that the current setting value is an even setting value. In addition, from time T18 to time T19, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed in the effect pattern EB2 effect mode, so that the average value of the past setting values is not low (1 to 2.5). Can be recognized.

  As shown at time T19, after the game hall is closed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off at 23 o'clock on the third day due to the power supply from the external power supply being stopped. Is done. At time T19, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power-off command as the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. At this time, since the accumulated game time from time T18 to time T19 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 50a stores the set second setting value in the sub control RWM 50c as the setting value at the previous operation.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), time T20 to time T21 indicate a period during which the game hall is open on the fourth day. Time T20 shows the pachinko gaming machine 10 at 9:00 on the fourth day. At time T20, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on as power supply from the external power source is started. The sub control CPU 50a inputs an initial command when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on. At this time, since the cumulative power-off time from time T19 to time T20 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub-control CPU 50a updates the past setting value cumulative value and the number of working days and averages the past setting value. As a result, “4” is calculated. That is, if the accumulated power-off time is longer than the specified time regardless of whether the set value is changed or the set value is not changed, the accumulated value of the past set value and the number of working days are updated. be able to.

  Time T22 shows the pachinko gaming machine 10 at 15:00 on the fourth day. At time T22, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily powered off by an instantaneous interruption. At time T22, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power-off command as the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily powered off. At this time, since the accumulated game time from time T20 to time T21 is equal to or longer than the specified time, the sub control CPU 50a stores the set sixth set value as the set value at the previous operation in the sub control RWM 50c. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 50a inputs an initial command when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  Since the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily powered off, the secondary control CPU 50a does not update the cumulative value of past setting values and the number of working days since the cumulative power-off time is not longer than the specified time. Calculate the average value. For this reason, even when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily powered off due to a momentary interruption, the sub-control CPU 50a does not change the set values set before and after that and the average value of the past set values.

  As shown at time T21, after the game hall is closed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off at 23:00 on the fourth day because the power supply from the external power supply is stopped. Is done. At time T21, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power-off command as the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. At this time, since the setting value at the previous operation is stored in the sub-control RWM 50c, the sub-control CPU 50a does not update the setting value at the previous operation. Thereafter, at time T23, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the sub control CPU 50a updates the accumulated value of the past set values and the number of working days because the accumulated power-off time is longer than the specified time. At the same time, an average value of past setting values is calculated.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) The big hit lottery is performed based on a set value that is set among a plurality of set values that define the degree of advantage for the player. And the selection ratio of the production content of the 2nd setting suggestion production changes according to the average value of the past setting value. That is, the average value of the past setting values can be suggested to the player by the second setting suggestion effect. Therefore, the player can estimate the past set value based on the average value of the past set values. Thereby, it is possible to easily estimate the reliability of the game hall.

  (1-2) In the present embodiment, when the accumulated game time is equal to or longer than the specified time, the current set value is stored in the sub-control RWM 50c as the set value for the previous operation. Thereafter, when the cumulative power-off time is equal to or longer than the specified time, the setting value at the previous operation is added to the cumulative value of the past setting value. The average value of past setting values is a value based on the cumulative value of past setting values. That is, as the cumulative value of past setting values accumulates, the number of working days that can be estimated by the average value of past setting values increases. For this reason, as the accumulated value of the past set values accumulates, the accuracy of the estimation based on the average value of the past set values increases, thereby making it easier to estimate the reliability of the game hall.

  (1-3) An average value of past setting values is information generated by internal control from a cumulative value of past setting values based on past setting values and the number of working days, and thus a player cannot be involved. For this reason, it is possible to make the user more interested in the average value of the past setting values, and to estimate the reliability of the game hall based on the average value of the past setting values.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the information to be backed up by the sub-control RWM 50c includes effect information related to the effect state in addition to the set value information. For example, in the production information, a game ball enters a specific entrance such as the cumulative number of jackpots since the power was turned on, the number of consecutive hits from the first hit, and a big winning entry during the period from the first hit to the end of the consecutive hits. There are the total number of game balls awarded for winning the ball, the production mode, and the number of times the game has changed since the last big hit game was awarded. Here, the number of consecutive resorts refers to the number of times that the game is operated with a variable number of times of operation after the big hit game (advantageous state) is given as the first hit in the gaming state (non-advantageous state) without low accuracy and short time. It is granted for a period (so-called “first hit” to “end of the villa”) until the gaming state with less certain time is finished (non-advantageous state) again after the gaming state with certainty is finished. It is the number of big hit games.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the RWM clear process of the sub-control RWM 50c is different from that of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, in the power-on process executed by the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a is in the case of shifting to the setting change mode and in the case of not shifting to the setting change mode. The contents of the RWM clear process of the sub-control RWM 50c executed by are different. For example, when the RWM clear command is input, the sub control CPU 50a determines whether or not the mode is changed to the setting change mode depending on whether or not the change start command is input.

  In 2nd Embodiment, when transfering to setting change mode, sub control CPU50a initializes the average value of the past setting value among the setting value information backed up, and the production information backed up. On the other hand, the cumulative value of past setting values and the number of working days are not initialized among the setting value information being backed up. On the other hand, when the mode is not shifted to the setting change mode, in the RWM clear process of the sub control RWM 50c, the sub control CPU 50a initializes the effect information and the set value information that are backed up. In the present embodiment, the effect information corresponds to specific backup information.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the RWM clear process of the sub-control RWM 50c is executed, the average value of the past set values is calculated based on the setting device 43 being operated in the off state. The accumulated value of past setting values as information and the number of working days are initialized. And even if it is a case where the cumulative value of past setting values and the number of working days are initialized, the set setting values are not initialized.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) to (1-3) of the first embodiment.
(2-1) In the present embodiment, the effect information of the backup information is initialized based on the fact that the setting device 43 is operated in the OFF state when the RWM clear process of the sub-control RWM 50c is executed. It is like that. For example, when a game hall is closed during a specific gaming state, such as when a big hit game is given, it is conceivable to initialize the gaming state. Conventionally, in such a case, all the backup information has been initialized with the initialization of the gaming state. However, if the accumulated value of past setting values and the number of working days are initialized in accordance with the initialization of the gaming state, such as in the case described above, the management of the gaming hall is not intended. Therefore, there is a possibility that the average value of past setting values cannot be calculated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the RWM clear process of the sub-control RWM 50c is executed, the backup information that is initialized based on the setting device 43 being operated in the off state is limited to the effect information, and the past The accumulated value of the set value and the number of working days are configured so as to be information that is not initialized even when the effect information is initialized. Thereby, even if it is a case where production | presentation information is initialized, the cumulative value of the past setting value and the number of working days can be hold | maintained.

Each embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. Each embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
As shown in FIG. 18, each embodiment may be applied to a slot machine 70 as a gaming machine. As in a general slot machine, in the slot machine 70, in accordance with the operation (start operation) of the start lever 80, a winning lottery is performed, and the reels 76a, 76b, and 76c rotate.

  The slot machine 70 has a main body cabinet 71 that forms an outline of the slot machine 70, and a front door 72 is assembled on the front side of the opening of the main body cabinet 71. The opening of the front door 72 is restricted in the slot machine 70, and is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game hall, thereby opening the front door 72. be able to.

  The slot machine 70 has a main control board 40 (not shown) inside the main body cabinet 71. The main control board 40 has a main control CPU 41a, a main control ROM 41b, a main control RWM 41c, an RWM clear switch 42, and a setting. A container 43 is provided. As with the pachinko gaming machine 10, the slot machine 70 can change the internally set value by operating the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the setting switch.

  The slot machine 70 has a sub-control board 50 (not shown) inside the main body cabinet 71. The sub-control board 50 is provided with a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, a sub-control RWM 50c, and an RTC 50d. Has been.

  In such a slot machine 70, the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect may be executed. When configured in this way, the winning lottery corresponding to the big hit lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 10 corresponds to the special lottery. The big hit game (advantageous state) in the pachinko gaming machine 10 corresponds to a so-called bonus, ART (assist replay time).

  In each embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may vary the execution frequency (execution ratio) of the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect based on the average value of the past setting values. In other words, the execution frequency of the first setting suggestion effect that suggests the set setting value may be different based on the average value of the past setting values. Moreover, the execution frequency of the 2nd setting suggestion production which suggests a past setting value with the average value of a past setting value may differ based on the average value of a past setting value. In addition, the execution frequency of the third setting suggestion effect that suggests the past setting value based on the set setting value and the average value of the past setting values may be different based on the average value of the past setting values. .

  For example, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub control CPU 50a indicates that the average value of the past setting values is higher than when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed. Whether or not to execute the one setting suggestion effect may be determined. In this case, the selection ratio of the production contents of the first setting suggestion production may be the same regardless of the set value. At this time, the content of the first setting suggestion effect may be one type, and in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may not execute the lottery to select the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect. The sub-control CPU 50a may execute similar control for the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect.

  -In each embodiment, sub control CPU50a may vary the production | generation aspect of a 1st setting suggestion effect-a 3rd setting suggestion effect based on the average value of a past setting value. That is, the production mode of the first setting suggestion effect that suggests the set setting value may be different based on the average value of the past setting values, and the production mode of the first setting suggestion production and the first setting At least one of the execution frequencies of the suggestion effects may be different based on an average value of past setting values. The production mode of the second setting suggestion effect that suggests the past setting value may be different based on the average value of the past setting values, and the production mode of the second setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion production At least one of the execution frequencies may be different based on an average value of past setting values. In addition, the set setting value and the effect mode of the third setting suggesting effect suggesting the past set value may be different based on the average value of the past set values. At least one of the aspect and the execution frequency of the third setting suggestion effect may be different based on an average value of past setting values.

  For example, when the first setting suggesting effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern EB1 when the average value of the past setting values is a predetermined value, and the average value of the past setting values is a specific value. In such a case, the effect pattern EB2 may be selected. That is, it can be definitely recognized that the average value of the past setting values is the predetermined value by the effect mode of the first setting suggestion effect. The sub-control CPU 50a may execute similar control for the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect.

In each embodiment, when the average value of past setting values is a predetermined value, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so that the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect are not executed.
In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so that the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect are executed by different effect means according to the average value of the past set values.

In each embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect are executed at different timings according to the average value of the past setting values.
In each embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may vary the execution frequency (execution ratio) of the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect based on the set setting value.

  For example, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a first indicates that a higher set value is set as compared to when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed. Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect may be determined. In this case, the selection ratio of the production contents of the first setting suggestion production may be the same regardless of the set value. At this time, the content of the first setting suggestion effect may be one type, and in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may not execute the lottery to select the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect. The sub-control CPU 50a may execute similar control for the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect.

  -In each embodiment, sub control CPU50a may vary the production | presentation aspect of a 1st setting suggestion effect-a 3rd setting suggestion effect based on the setting value currently set. For example, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub control CPU 50a selects the effect pattern EA1 when the set value is a predetermined value, and when the set value is a specific value. May select the production pattern EA2. That is, it can be definitely recognized that the set value that is set is a predetermined value according to the production mode of each setting suggestion effect. The sub-control CPU 50a may execute similar control for the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect.

  In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so that the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect are not executed when the set setting value is a predetermined setting value.

In each embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect are executed by different effect means according to the set setting value.
In each embodiment, the sub control CPU 50a may perform control so that the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect are executed at different timings according to the set setting value.

  In each embodiment, the average value of past setting values may be the average value of past setting values within a predetermined period. For example, it may be the average value of the set values for multiple work days retroactively from the current work day, or the average value of the set values of multiple work days retroactively from a predetermined work day. May be. According to this, the selection ratio of the 2nd setting suggestion effect and the effect content of the 3rd setting suggestion effect changes with the average value of the past setting value within a predetermined period. For this reason, it becomes easy to guess the tendency of the set value set within the predetermined period.

  In each embodiment, the accumulated value of past setting values may be added to the current setting value with a predetermined unit time as a break. According to this, the influence on the accumulated value of the past set value changes according to the set period. In addition, the cumulative value of past setting values may be added to the current setting value with a predetermined number of out balls being detected as a break.

  In each embodiment, the accumulated value of the past set values may be accumulated for each specific day of the week, or may be accumulated for every even day and every odd day. That is, the accumulated value of the past set values may be accumulated every specific day. According to this, the reliability of the game hall for every specific day can be estimated. For this reason, for example, a player who plays a game on a specific day of the week can easily estimate the reliability of the game room for the player by estimating the average value of the set values for each specific day of the week.

  In each embodiment, the specific game history indicates an average value of past setting values, but is not limited thereto. For example, the specific game history may be information that can specify a ratio in which a specific set value has been set in the past. When configured in this manner, the setting suggestion effect may include a setting suggestion effect in which the selection ratio of the effect contents is different depending on the ratio at which one or more specific setting values are set. According to this, it is possible to easily estimate the ratio at which a specific set value is set. For this reason, in a game arcade where a large number of specific set values are set, it can be appealed that a large number of specific set values are set. For example, the sub control CPU 50a accumulates the number of working days in which a specific setting value is set as the cumulative value of the past setting value, and divides the cumulative value of the past setting value by the number of working days in the past. You can calculate the percentage that was set.

  Further, for example, the specific game history may be information that can specify a set value for a specific work day among the past work days. That is, the specific game history may not be information based on the cumulative value of past setting values. When configured in this way, the setting suggestion effect may include a setting suggestion effect in which the selection ratio of the effect contents varies depending on the setting value of the previous work day (previous day). There may be a setting suggestion effect in which the selection ratio of the effect content is different depending on the setting value of the previous day), and there may be a setting suggestion effect in which the selection ratio of the effect content is different depending on the setting value of the previous specific day. That is, the setting suggestion effect may include a setting suggestion effect in which the selection ratio of the effect contents is different depending on the set value for a specific working day.

  In each embodiment, the specific information indicates an average value of past setting values, but is not limited thereto. For example, the specific information may be information including at least the specific game history described above. Further, for example, the specific information may be information that can specify the number of consecutive resorts. When configured in this way, the setting suggestion effect may include a setting suggestion effect that is executed in a big hit when the number of consecutive resorts counted is the predetermined number of times, and when the number of consecutive resorts is the predetermined number of times And there may be a setting suggestion effect with different effect modes when the number of consecutive resorts is not the predetermined number of times. According to this, since the suggestion mode varies depending on the number of consecutive resorts, it is possible to enjoy a setting suggestion effect according to the number of consecutive resorts.

  In addition, for example, the specific information is information that can specify the number of times that the variable game has been executed since a predetermined time (for example, when the last jackpot ends, when the villa is completed, when the power is turned on, etc.) There may be. When configured in this way, the setting suggestion effect may include a setting suggestion effect that is executed in the variable game when the number of executions of the variable game after the end of the jackpot is the predetermined number of times. There may be a setting suggestion effect different in the effect mode when the number of executions of the variable game is not the predetermined number of times. According to this, since the suggestion mode varies depending on the number of times of the variable game, it is possible to enjoy the setting suggestion effect according to the number of times of the variable game.

  -Also, for example, the specific information is information that can specify the number of consecutive game prize balls that have been paid out as a result of entering a predetermined entrance during the period from "first hit" to "end of consecutive game" It may be. When configured in this manner, the setting suggestion effect may include a setting suggestion effect that is executed on condition that the number of consecutive game prize balls is a predetermined number or more, and the number of consecutive game prize balls is a predetermined number. There may be a setting suggestion effect that is different from the effect mode when the number of consecutive balls is not a predetermined number. According to this, since the suggestion mode varies depending on the number of prize balls, it is possible to enjoy the setting suggestion effect according to the number of prize balls.

-In each embodiment, you may change suitably the selection ratio of the production pattern of 1st setting suggestion production-3rd setting suggestion production, respectively.
In each embodiment, the contents of the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect may be appropriately changed. The first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect may be executed by any of the effect display device EH and the speaker SP, respectively, or instead of or in addition to the effect display device EH and the speaker SP. The display unit EH and the speaker SP may be executed by a different rendering means. For example, each setting suggestion effect may be executed by the decoration lamp LA. Further, for example, in the case where an effect movable body is provided, the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect may be executed by operating the effect movable body.

  In each embodiment, in addition to or instead of the first setting suggestion effect to the third setting suggestion effect, a setting notification effect that notifies the setting value set at that time may be executed. For example, the setting notification effect may be executed in a manner in which information that can directly specify the set setting value is displayed, such as “Setting 6”, in the effect display device EH.

  In each embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

  In each embodiment, the function of the sub control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker SP. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A specific operation means capable of a predetermined operation, and according to the operation of the specific operation means, any one of the advantage information can be set out of a plurality of pieces of advantage information that defines the degree of advantage for the player An advantage setting means, a special lottery means for performing a special lottery based on the set advantage information, and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, wherein the effect control means is set to the advantage Control that allows execution of a suggestion effect that suggests at least one of the degree information and the advantage information that has been set in the past is possible, and among the effect modes of the predetermined suggestion effect and the execution frequency of the predetermined suggestion effect At least one differs depending on the set advantage information, and the production control means uses at least one of the production mode of the predetermined suggested production and the execution frequency of the predetermined suggested production as a correction value. It may have become to correct me.

  (B) a display means capable of displaying an image and an operation means operable by a player, wherein the specific effect is such that the operation means is operated during a specific period in which the operation of the operation means is effective The display unit may not display an image that can specify that the operation of the operation unit is effective during the specific period.

  (C) an information generating unit that generates part or all of information that can specify a date, information that can specify a time, and information that can specify a time; information generated by the information generating unit Based on this, it is preferable that at least one of the aspect of the specific effect and the execution frequency of the specific effect are different.

  (D) provided with display means capable of displaying an image, wherein the effect control means can be controlled to execute a special effect suggesting that a special game is given, and the specific effect is in the display means, The special effect may be executed in a specific manner, and the special effect may be executed in the same specific manner as the specific effect in the display means.

  EH ... production display device, LA ... decorative lamp, SP ... speaker, 10 ... pachinko machine, 40 ... main control board, 41 ... microprocessor, 41a ... main control CPU, 42 ... RWM clear switch, 43 ... setter, 50 ... Sub-control board, 50a ... Sub-control CPU, 50d ... Real time clock (RTC).

Claims (4)

A specific operation means capable of a predetermined operation;
In accordance with the operation of the specific operation means, an advantage setting means capable of setting any advantage information among a plurality of pieces of advantage information that defines the degree of advantage for the player;
Special lottery means for performing a special lottery based on the set advantage information,
Information storage means for storing specific information that the player cannot be involved in;
Production control means for controlling the execution of the production,
The production control means can be controlled to execute a specific production,
The specific effect is an effect that suggests at least one of the set benefit information and the benefit information set in the past,
One or both of the specific aspect of the specific effect and the execution frequency of the specific effect differ according to at least the specific information. Based on the result of the special lottery, a variable game execution means capable of executing a variable game;
In the variable game, after a specific symbol is derived, a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game,
The production control means can control to execute a special production different from the specific production,
The specific effect and the special effect are executed at least one of the execution of the variable game and the execution of the jackpot game,
While at least one of the effect mode of the special effect and the execution frequency of the special effect differs according to the set advantage information, the effect mode of the special effect and the execution frequency of the special effect are: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine does not differ depending on the specific information. The specific operation means is disposed inside the gaming machine or on the back side of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific information is at least one of information determined by operation of the specific operation means and information generated by internal control, so that the player cannot be involved. . 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the information generated by the internal control includes information generated based on the advantage information set in the past.