JP2020014644A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest of a player.SOLUTION: A main control CPU performs a special lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, controls a special symbol display unit so as to display a winning symbol in a special game when the special lottery is won, controls the special symbol display unit so as to display a lost symbol in the special game when the special lottery is not won, controls a state to a setting change state that can change a setting value stored in a main control RWM when a specific condition including at least that a setting key is operated to the ON state is satisfied, initializes symbol information stored in the main control RWM before or after the end of the setting change state, controls a first special symbol display unit so as to display an initial symbol, based on the symbol information after the initialization. The initial symbol is one type, and a special symbol different from the winning symbol and the lost symbol is set, as the initial symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, have a function of initializing internally stored information based on an operation of a predetermined operation means (for example, Patent Document 1). . In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, the state of the gaming machine is initialized along with the initialization of the information.

JP 2014-239753 A

  Generally, a gaming machine is provided with display means capable of displaying a fluctuating game in which a symbol is fluctuated, and is configured to be able to give a privilege such as a hit game in connection with the execution of the fluctuating game. In such a gaming machine, when power is turned on or the like, by elaborating the initial symbols displayed on the display means, a guess element relating to whether or not the internally stored information has been initialized. Is expected to improve the interest of players.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned problems includes a display means capable of displaying a fluctuating game at least, a storage means capable of holding stored information even after power is turned off, and an information stored in the storage means. Control means for performing predetermined control based on the control information, and setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to change of the set value, wherein the information stored in the storage means includes the set value and the symbol information. The control means performs a lottery when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the winning lottery is won, the control means controls the display means so as to display a winning symbol in the variable game, while controlling the display means. When not winning, the display means is controlled to display a lost symbol in the fluctuation game, and a specific condition including at least that the setting operation means is operated in a specific state is satisfied. When standing, control is performed to a setting change state in which the setting value stored in the storage means can be changed, and before or after the end of the setting change state, the storage means stores Initialize the symbol information, based on the symbol information after the initialization, control the display means to display an initial symbol, the initial symbol is one type, and as the initial symbol, The gist is that a symbol different from the hit symbol and the lost symbol is set.

  For the gaming machine, the symbol information capable of specifying the initial symbol is specific symbol information capable of specifying a symbol different from the hit symbol and the lost symbol, and the symbol information is initialized by the storage unit. It is good to set the symbol information stored in the specific symbol information as the specific symbol information.

  A gaming machine which solves the above-mentioned problems includes a display means capable of displaying a fluctuating game at least, a storage means capable of holding stored information even after power is turned off, and an information stored in the storage means. Control means for performing predetermined control based on the control information, and setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to change of the set value, wherein the information stored in the storage means includes the set value and the symbol information. The control means performs a lottery when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the winning lottery is won, the control means controls the display means so as to display a winning symbol in the variable game, while controlling the display means. When not winning, the display means is controlled to display a lost symbol in the fluctuation game, and a specific condition including at least that the setting operation means is operated in a specific state is satisfied. When standing, control is performed to a setting change state in which the setting value stored in the storage means can be changed, and before or after the end of the setting change state, the storage means stores Initialize the symbol information, based on the symbol information after the initialization, control the display means to display the initial symbol, in the normal state set after the initialization of the symbol information, the lottery One of the winning probability of winning, and the probability of not winning the winning lottery is set to a higher probability than the other probability, the initial symbol is one type, and the The gist is that, as an initial symbol, a symbol corresponding to a lottery result that is not set to a high probability in the hit lottery is set among the hits and loses.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is special symbol information that can identify the symbol determined in the initial symbol among the hit symbol and the unlosing symbol, and the symbol information of the symbol information Preferably, the initialization is to set the symbol information stored in the storage means to the special symbol information.

  In the above gaming machine, the fluctuating game may be at least one of a special fluctuating game performed by fluctuating a special symbol and a normal fluctuating game performed by fluctuating a normal symbol.

  The present invention can enhance the interest of the player.

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a front view schematically showing a game board, and (b) is an enlarged view showing a part of the information display device in an enlarged manner. The front view of a main board unit. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining setting values. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for describing an outline of control at the time of power-on. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing for explaining initialization of game information. The flowchart which shows special symbol input processing (interruption processing). The flowchart which shows special symbol start processing (interruption processing). 7 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol input process (interrupt process). 9 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol start process (interrupt process). Explanatory drawing for explaining a hit related specification. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol which can be displayed on a 1st special symbol display part and a 2nd special symbol display part. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol which can be displayed on a normal symbol display part. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the hit related specification of a 3rd modification. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol which can be displayed on the normal symbol display part of the 3rd modification. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the hit related specification of a 4th modification. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the hit related specification of a 5th modification. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the hit related specification of a 6th modification.

Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
In this specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions as viewed from a player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as an example of a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 includes a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island facilities such as a game arcade, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components.

  The mounting frame 11b is supported by the side of the fixed frame 11a on the front side of the fixed frame 11a so that the opening of the fixed frame 11a can be opened and closed. The mounting frame 11b is configured to be detachable from the fixed frame 11a. The mounting frame 11b may be configured by further combining a plurality of frames.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. Opening of the mounting frame 11b is always regulated by the locking device SS. The locking device SS is unlocked by an operation using a frame key (not shown) managed by the manager of the game arcade, and the mounting frame 11b can be opened. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by opening the mounting frame 11b, it becomes possible to access the gaming components assembled on the back side of the mounting frame 11b.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa in which a game ball flows down is formed. An opening window YBb is formed in the game board YB at a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W on which various designs are applied is attached to the opening window YBb.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle HD as an example of launch operation means. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa. For example, the firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of rotation of the firing handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button BT. For example, the effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side of the mounting frame 11b.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA as an example of a light emitting effect unit. The decorative lamp LA can execute an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light-emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emitting effect). The decorative lamp LA is provided on the frame 11 and the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP as an example of a sound effect unit. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. For example, the speaker SP is provided on the frame 11.

  As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. For example, the information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB where the player can visually recognize the information.

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a and a second special symbol display unit 13b. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b are display units (so-called 8-segment) in which light-emitting units such as LEDs are arranged in a figure-eight shape with dots. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b can display the special symbols independently of each other by turning on or off the light emitting units.

  The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol winning lottery performed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, a winning lottery of a special symbol is indicated as “special lottery”, a special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a is indicated as “first special symbol”, and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 13b. The special symbol is indicated as "second special symbol".

  The special symbol display portions 13a and 13b are not limited to the configuration in which the light emitting portions are arranged in a figure-eight shape with dots, and may have a configuration in which the light emitting portions are arranged in a shape different from this. Is not limited to nine. Further, the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b may be liquid crystal panels capable of displaying images. That is, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b may have any configuration as long as the special symbol can be displayed.

  The first special symbol display section 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the second special symbol display section 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b are examples of display means capable of displaying at least a variable game. The first special symbol change game and the second special symbol change game are examples of the change game and the special change game.

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of a displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “fixed 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, “determination stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously in parallel. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a big hit symbol that is an example of a big hit display result, a small hit symbol that is an example of a small hit display result, and a loose symbol that is an example of a loss display result. There is.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in the special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is finished. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a small hit is won in the special lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a small hit game is awarded after the end of the special game for the small hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a special lottery does not win a big hit or a small hit (in the case of a loss), a loss symbol is derived in the special game, and neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is given after the end of the special game. .

  In the following description, the loss in the special lottery is referred to as “special loss”, and the loss symbol of the special symbol is referred to as “special loss symbol”. In addition, the probability of winning a big hit in the special lottery is indicated as “big hit probability”, the probability of winning a small hit is indicated as “small hit probability”, and the probability of special loss is indicated as “special loss probability”.

  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 whose execution is suspended, because the suspension 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 suspension display unit 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of held first special games is referred to as “first special held number”, and the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special reserved number”. The maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number can be set to 4 as an example.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e is a display unit in which light-emitting units such as LEDs are arranged side by side. The normal symbol display unit 13e can display a normal symbol different from the above-mentioned special symbol by turning on or off each light emitting unit. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the normal symbol hit lottery performed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the winning lottery of a normal symbol is referred to as “normal lottery”.

  The normal symbol display unit 13e is not limited to the configuration in which the light emitting units are arranged side by side, but may be a configuration in which the light emitting units are arranged in a different shape, and the number of light emitting units is not limited to two. . Further, the ordinary symbol display section 13e may be a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying an image. That is, the ordinary symbol display section 13e may have any configuration as long as it can display ordinary symbols.

  The normal symbol display section 13e can execute a normal symbol change game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as “normal game”. The normal symbol display unit 13e is an example of a display unit capable of displaying at least a variable game. The normal symbol fluctuation game is an example of the fluctuation game and the normal fluctuation game.

  The normal symbol that can be derived in the normal symbol display unit 13e includes a normal hit symbol, which is an example of a normal hit display result, and a lost symbol, which is an example of a normal out-of-ordination display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal winning is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and after the normal game is completed, a normal winning game is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the normal lottery is not won in the normal win (in the case of a loss), a loss symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, the normal hit game is not provided.

  In the following description, the loss in the normal lottery is referred to as “normal loss”, and the loss symbol of the normal symbol is referred to as “normal loss symbol”. In addition, the probability of winning in the normal lottery in the normal lottery is indicated as “normal hit probability”, and the probability of being out of normal is indicated as “normal outlier probability”.

  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 times of the normal game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as “normal reservation number”.

  The display units 13a to 13f need not be provided collectively on one display device, and may be provided on different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing a 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, which is an example of an effect display unit. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH can be, for example, a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute an effect that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB such that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

  The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA constitute an effect device (effect device group) that is an example of an effect executing unit capable of executing an effect. The effect execution means is not limited to the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA, but is configured from one or two of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. It may be configured to include one that can be arbitrarily selected, and may be configured to include one or both of a movable body for production and a vibrating body for production.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning opening 15 that opens in the game area YBa as an example of a start opening. 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. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, a hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning opening 16 that opens in the game area YBa as an example of a start opening. 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. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, a hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied and a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is an ordinary variable means operable between an open state in which game balls can enter the second start winning opening 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start winning opening 16. An ordinary variable member 17 as an example is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 16, but may be a state in which it is difficult to enter the ball as compared to the open state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary solenoid SL1, which is an example of an actuator that operates the ordinary variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game. The normal hit game is one of the benefits given to the player with the normal hit in the normal game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 18 that opens in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is an example of special variable means that can be operated in an open state in which game balls can enter the special winning opening 18 and in a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the special winning opening 18. A variable member 19 is provided. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the special 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 special solenoid SL2 that is an example of an actuator that operates the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 6). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a special symbol hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied, but the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes normal winning ports 24, 24 that open in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning ports 24, 24. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by a normal winning sensor (not shown), a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning openings 15, 16, 18, 24, 24. Entering a game ball into a winning opening is a so-called “winning”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 25. For example, the out mouth 25 opens to the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls fired into the game area YBa, those that have not entered any of the winning ports 15, 16, 18, 24, 24 are discharged out of the machine through the out port 25.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can adjust the firing intensity of the game ball by adjusting the amount of rotation of the firing handle HD. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game balls can be hit so as to flow down either the left area of the center frame W or the right area of the center frame W. When a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called “left hit” is performed, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 and the normal winning opening 24. I can do it. When the game ball is fired so as to flow down the right side area of the center frame W, that is, when a so-called “right hit” is performed, the game ball is in the second starting winning opening 16, the large winning opening 18, the gate 20, And the normal winning port 24.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present 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. Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 49 that houses the main control board 40. For example, the main control board 40 is a printed board. On the main control board 40, a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 46, a setting device 47, and a display device 48 are mounted.

  The RWM clear switch 46 is an example of an operation unit configured to at least enable a specific operation for instructing initialization of information backed up by a backup function described below (hereinafter, referred to as backup target information). Here, in this specification, “initialization” of the backup target information does not mean that the backup target information is erased (cleared), but means that an initial value is set for the backup target information. The RWM clear switch 46 is turned on when the push operation is performed, and is turned off when the push operation is not performed.

  The setting device 47 has a key cylinder 47a that is rotated while a setting key (not shown) is inserted into a keyhole. The setting unit 47 operates in one of an ON state in which the setting key is turned in a predetermined direction while being inserted into the keyhole of the key cylinder 47a, and an OFF state in which the setting key is not turned in the predetermined direction. Can be switched to The setting device 47 cannot pull out the setting key unless it is in the operation state in which it has been switched to the off state. The setting device 47 is an example of a setting operation unit that is the same unit as the operation unit or another unit.

  The display unit 48 is a display unit (a so-called 7-segment) in which light-emitting units such as LEDs are arranged in a figure eight shape, and is configured to be able to display numerical values of 0 to 9. The display 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the light-emitting units are arranged in a figure eight shape, but may be a configuration in which the light-emitting units are arranged in a shape different from this, and the number of light-emitting units is not limited to seven. . The display 48 may be a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying an image imitating characters and numbers.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mounting frame 11b cannot be opened unless the locking device SS is unlocked using the frame key. That is, a player who cannot unlock the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting device 47 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player in principle. Further, the display 48 mounted on the main control board 40 is in principle invisible to the player.

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function of varying the jackpot probability to a high probability, a ball entry assist function of assisting the entry of game balls into the second starting winning opening 16, and a time for reducing the variation time of the special game. It is equipped with a shortening function. The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

First, a probability variation function (hereinafter, referred to as a probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states having different jackpot probabilities. 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. When the probability change function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the probability of winning a jackpot increases, which is an advantageous state for the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probable change state)”.

Next, the ball entry assist function will be described. The ball entry assist function is a so-called “electric support function”.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of ball entry rate states as states in which the ball entry rates of game balls into the second start winning opening 16 are different. The plurality of ball entry states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry rate is higher than the low ball entry rate state. When the ball entry assisting function is activated, the ball entry rate state shifts from the low ball entry rate state to the high ball entry rate state, and the starting condition of the second special game is easily satisfied, so that the state is advantageous for the player. Become. The high ball entry rate state is a so-called “electric support state”.

  For example, the high ball entry rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The second control is a probability variation control of a normal symbol in which a normal hit probability in a normal lottery is changed to a higher probability than in a low ball entry rate state.

  The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary hitting game is controlled to be larger than that in the low ball entry rate state, and the one time of the ordinary variable member 17 in the ordinary winning game is performed. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls in which the opening time of the control is made longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, a variation time reduction function (hereinafter, referred to as a time reduction function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of fluctuating time states in which the fluctuating time (average fluctuating time) of the special game is different. The plurality of fluctuation time states include a long fluctuation time state and a short fluctuation time state in which the average fluctuation time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long fluctuation time state. When the time reduction function is activated, the fluctuation time state shifts from the long fluctuation time state to the short fluctuation time state, and the number of special games that can be substantially executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of holding the special game is improved.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the normal state, none of the probability changing function, the ball entry assisting function, and the time saving function operate. In the first advantageous state, all of the probability changing function, the ball entry assisting function, and the time saving function operate. In the second advantageous state, the probability changing function does not operate, while the ball entry assisting function and the time saving function operate. The first advantageous state and the second advantageous state are one of the benefits given to the player with the big hit in the special game. The game state is not limited to the three types described above, and a part or all of them may be different game states in which a function to be operated among the certainty changing function, the ball entry assisting function, and the time saving function is changed. Further, the number of types of game states may be two, or four or more.

Next, the setting change function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a setting change function that changes an internal setting value and enables setting. The set value is information that defines a jackpot probability, which is an example of the degree of advantage in the special lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of set values that define different jackpot probabilities K. For example, in the present embodiment, there are setting values in all six levels from first to sixth. In the following description, when the setting n is indicated, it means that the n-th setting value has been set (where n = 1 to 6).

  For each set value, a jackpot probability Kl when the probability changing function is not operating and a jackpot probability Kh when the probability changing function is operating are defined as a set. The jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh become higher in the order of setting 1 <2 <3 <4 <5 <6. That is, it can be said that settings that are advantageous to the player are set in the order of setting 1 <2 <3 <4 <5 <6.

  On the other hand, the small hit probability L in the special lottery is the same regardless of the setting 1 to 6. After the end of the big hit game, the ratio controlled to the first advantageous state (hereinafter, referred to as the probability change ratio M) is the same regardless of any of the settings 1 to 6. Further, the distribution ratio of the fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special game is the same regardless of the setting 1 to 6. Note that the set values are not limited to the total of six levels, but may be two to five levels, or may be seven or more levels.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the off state. Then, the game is shifted to a control state in which the game can proceed (hereinafter, referred to as a normal control state).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setting device 47 is off, various backed-up information is initialized, and after the initialization, Is shifted to the normal control state based on the various information.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, when the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setting unit 47 is on, the internal setting value can be changed and set. State. In the setting change state, the RWM clear switch 46 functions as a setting switch, and every time the setting switch is operated, the internally selected setting value becomes 1 → 2 →... → 6 → 1. , Can be switched to loop. At this time, the display 48 displays a numerical value of any of 1 to 6 so that the set value being selected can be specified. The setting change state is ended when the setting device 47 is turned off, and the selected setting value is determined. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 initializes various backed-up information, and shifts to the normal control state based on the initialized various information.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the on state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 transitions to a setting confirmation state in which the internal set values can be confirmed. Is done. In the setting confirmation state, the display 48 displays one of numerical values 1 to 6 so that the set value set internally can be specified. The setting confirmation state is ended when the setting device 47 is turned off. After that, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shifted to the normal control state based on the backed up various information.

Next, the big hit will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or more types of big hit symbols as special hit big symbols. The type of the big hit symbol can also be grasped as the big hit type. In the big hit symbol, the type of the big hit game and the game state after the end of the big hit game are defined. The big hit game is one of the benefits given to the player with the big hit in the special game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit game is started after the big hit special game ends. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as an 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 elapse of the opening time, the round game for opening the special winning opening 18 is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. One round game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters 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 in a predetermined opening manner. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last 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 specify the end of the big hit game. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the big hit game, a gaming state defined in the big hit symbol (type of big hit) is given. The relationship between the big hit symbol (big hit type) and the game state given after the big hit game is finished will be described later.

Next, the small hit will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or more kinds of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The type of the small hit symbol can also be grasped as the small hit type. The type of the small hit game is defined in the small hit symbol. The small hit game is one of the benefits given to the player with the small hit in the special game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hitting game is started after the small hitting special game ends. In the small hit game, a round game for opening the special winning opening 18 is performed only once. The round game in the small hitting game is ended when a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In one round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened so as to be in an open state in which game balls can enter.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game state does not change before the start of the small hit game and after the end, and the game state is the same. For example, when the small hit game is given in the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state continues even after the small hit game is finished. When the small hitting game is given in the second advantageous state, the second advantageous state continues even after the small hitting game ends.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol change game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is a design for diversifying display effects. The production design is also called a decoration design. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by effect display (scroll display) of the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions.

  The rendering game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the rendering game is started together with the special game, and is ended together with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. An example of the symbol combination of the big hit is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”.

  Also, when a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, an example of a missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as “778” or “787” in which at least a part of the effect symbols in the row is different from the effect symbols in the other rows. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop and display. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, such as a fluctuation display.

  In an effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. The reach is such that the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the effect symbols in column (2) 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 the appearance of the character and the action of the effect design are different. In addition, as described later, during the execution of the effect game, an effect different from the variable display of the effect symbol may be executed.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit MU has a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs a predetermined process, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to a result of the process. The sub control unit SU has a sub control board 50. 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 a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area from which information can be read and information cannot be written (hereinafter, referred to as a main control ROM 43) and an RWM area from which information can be read and written ( Hereinafter, the main control RWM 44 is included).

  The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end thereof. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) of the effect game performed during the execution of the special game.

  The variation patterns include a large hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in an effect game and finally deriving a symbol combination of the jackpot. The small hit variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a reach effect or not performing a reach effect in an effect game and ultimately deriving a symbol combination for a small hit. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach present” loss variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in an effect game and finally a symbol combination of the loss can be derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach-less” variation pattern in which no reach effect is performed in the effect game, and finally a symbol combination of the loss is derived.

  The main control RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of the processing by the main control CPU 42. For example, the information stored in the main control RWM 44 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main control CPU 42 also performs predetermined control based on information stored in the main control RWM 44.

  In the main control RWM 44 (an RWM area of the storage unit), an address is assigned to each area of a predetermined size (for example, 1 byte), and information to be stored is defined for each area to which the address is assigned. . A symbol number of a first special symbol, which is an example of symbol information, is stored in the first area 44a of the main control RWM 44 to which the first address is assigned. The symbol number of the second special symbol, which is an example of symbol information, is stored in the second area 44b of the main control RWM 44 to which the second address is assigned. In the third area 44c of the main control RWM 44 to which the third address is assigned, a symbol number of a normal symbol, which is an example of symbol information, is stored. The relationship between the symbols displayed on the symbol display sections 13a, 13b, 13e and the symbol numbers stored in the areas 44a to 44c will be described later. Thus, the information stored by the main control RWM 44 includes the symbol information. In this specification, “setting” and “storage” of information have the same meaning.

  Further, the microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 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 42. Note that the main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as a single chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

  The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able 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 42 is connected to the RWM clear switch 46. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 46 is in an on state. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the setting device 47. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the setting device 47 is in an on state. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display 48. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 48.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 51, a sub control ROM 52, a sub control RWM 53, and an RTC (real time clock) 54. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 51, which is an example of the effect control unit, performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub control ROM 52 stores a sub control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 includes display effect data used for a display effect, light effect effect data used for a light effect, sound effect data used for a sound effect, and movable object effect data used for a movable object effect that operates a movable member (not shown). I remember.

  The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The RTC 54 continuously counts the current time by the power supplied from a backup power supply (not shown) such as a battery, regardless of whether the power is turned on or not, and the date (date) and time at each time. RTC information that can specify (hour, minute, second) is generated. The sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit, and may be able to generate a hardware random number.

  The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supplies the converted power supply voltage (V1) to each of the control boards 40 and 50. It is further converted to the power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 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 operated to switch between an on state and an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switch. 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 turned on, or the power switch 60a is supplied while the power is supplied from the external power supply. Is operated from the off state to the on state. The term “power on” in this specification means that power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like, and “power off (power off)”. "Means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
The main control RWM 44 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to retain the stored information even after the power is turned off. That is, the main control RWM 44 is an example of a storage unit. For example, the main control RWM 44 may be capable of holding the backup target information by the power supplied from the backup auxiliary power supply (not shown) even after the power is turned off. The electric double layer capacitor is an example of a backup auxiliary power supply. For example, the main control RWM 44 is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored content even when power is not supplied, and thus can retain the stored information even after the power is turned off. Is also good.

  The backup target information includes game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. The game information includes information on a special game, information on a normal game, information on a hit game with a special symbol, information on a hit game with a normal symbol, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

  For example, the information on the special game includes information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information indicating a result of a special lottery, information indicating a fluctuation pattern of the special game, information indicating a special symbol to be derived in the special game, and the like. It is. The information on the special game includes first symbol information stored in the first area 44a and second symbol information stored in the second area 44b. The first symbol information is information that can specify a symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a, and the second symbol information is information that can specify a symbol to be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 13b.

  For example, information on a normal game includes information that can specify the number of ordinary holds, various kinds of random number information, information indicating a result of a normal lottery, information indicating a fluctuation pattern of the normal game, information indicating a normal symbol to be derived in the normal game, and the like. It is. It should be noted that the information on the base game includes third symbol information stored in the third area 44c. The third symbol information is information that can specify a symbol to be displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  For example, the information on the special symbol hit game is information indicating the progress status of the big hit game and the small hit game. For example, the information on the normal symbol hit game is information indicating the progress of the normal hit game. For example, the information on the game state is information indicating the operating status of the probability changing function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function (including the remaining number of times of operation). For example, the information on payout of prize balls is information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls.

Various processes executed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
First, the power-off processing will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a power-off process when a power-off signal output from the power supply unit 60 is input when the power-supply voltage falls below the specified voltage. In the power-off process, the main control CPU 42 calculates a checksum value of the main control RWM 44, and stores the calculated checksum value in the main control RWM 44. Further, the main control CPU 42 causes the main control RWM 44 to store information (hereinafter, referred to as a backup flag) that can specify that the power-off processing has been executed normally. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 waits until the power is completely turned off. As described above, the backup target information stored in the main control RWM 44 when the power is turned off is retained even after the power is turned off by the above-described backup function.

Next, the power-on process will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 is activated by a power-on startup process (boot process), it first executes a power-on process. In the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines the operation state of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting device 47 (hereinafter, referred to as operation determination).

  When the result of the operation determination indicates that the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setting device 47 is on, the main control CPU 42 executes RWM clear processing. The initialization condition in the present embodiment is satisfied, for example, by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 46 is turned on. That is, the initialization condition is a condition including at least that a specific operation is performed.

  In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 initializes the game information among the backup target information. More specifically, the main control CPU initializes the backed up game information by rewriting the value of the game information to an initial value. In the present embodiment, the same 0 (zero) is set for each initial value of the game information. That is, the initialization of the game information can be said to be a so-called “zero clear” process. In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 does not initialize the setting value information among the backup target information.

Here, as shown in FIG. 7, 0 (zero) which is the initial value of the game information in the present embodiment indicates the following state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The initial value of the information relating to the special game is derived when the special game is not being executed, there is no pending special game, no random number information regarding the special symbol is stored, and the fluctuation pattern of the special game and the special game. This is a value indicating a state in which a special symbol to be performed has not been determined. In the first symbol information and the second symbol information, 0 (zero) which is a value indicating a symbol number 0 of a special symbol is set as an initial value indicating an initial symbol described later. That is, in the RWM clear processing, the first symbol information and the second symbol information are initialized. Clearing the first symbol information to zero has the same meaning as initializing the symbol number 0 of the first special symbol, and zero-clearing the second symbol information initializes the symbol number 0 of the second special symbol. Synonymous with that.

  As will be described in detail later, the first special symbol of symbol number 0 is a missing symbol. That is, the first symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is symbol information that can identify the missing symbol, and the initialization of the first symbol information is performed by replacing the first symbol information stored in the main control RWM 44 with the missing symbol. That is, the symbol information is set to designable symbol information. Similarly, the second special symbol of symbol number 0 is a lost symbol. That is, the second symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is symbol information that can identify the missing symbol, and the initialization of the second symbol information is performed by replacing the second symbol information stored in the main control RWM 44 with the missing symbol. That is, the symbol information is set to designable symbol information.

  The initial value of the information about the base game is not the base game being executed, there is no base game on hold, random number information on the base symbols is not stored, and the fluctuation pattern of the base game and the base game are derived. This is a value indicating a state in which a normal symbol is not determined. In the third symbol information, 0 (zero), which is a value indicating a symbol number 0 of a normal symbol, is set as an initial value indicating an initial symbol described later. That is, in the RWM clear processing, the third symbol information is initialized. Clearing the third symbol information to zero has the same meaning as initializing the symbol number to the symbol number 0 of the ordinary symbol. As will be described later in detail, the ordinary symbol of symbol number 0 is a lost symbol. That is, the third symbol information capable of specifying the initial symbol is symbol information capable of specifying the missing symbol, and the initialization of the third symbol information is performed by replacing the third symbol information stored in the main control RWM 44 with the missing symbol. That is, the symbol information is set to designable symbol information.

  The initial value of the information on the special symbol hit game is a value indicating a state in which the special symbol hit game (big hit game and small hit game) is not being executed. The initial value of the information on the normal symbol hit game is a value indicating a state in which the normal symbol hit game (normal hit symbol) is not being executed. The initial value of the information on the game state is that the probability change function is not activated, the ball entry assist function is not activated, the time saving function is not activated, and the remaining number of operations is 0 (zero). This is a value indicating a certain state. The initial value of the information on the payout of the prize balls is a value indicating a state in which the number of unpaid prize balls is 0 (zero).

  When the RWM clear processing ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the set value and shifts to a setting change state in which the set value can be set. When shifting to the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 reads the set values stored in the main control RWM 44 and controls the display 48 so as to display an indication of the read set values. That is, the display 48 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting change state to the sub control board 50.

  In the setting change state, every time the setting switch (the RWM clear switch 46 in the present embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 42 changes the selected setting value to 1 → 2 →... → 6 → 1 →. , Change to loop. The main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to display information (value) indicating the selected set value. As described above, the setting change state is a state in which the setting value of the information stored in the main control RWM 44 can be changed. In the present embodiment, the setting condition is satisfied, for example, by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 46 is turned on and the setting unit 47 is turned on. That is, the setting condition is a condition including at least that the setting device 47 is operated in the specific state.

  When the setting unit 47 is turned off in the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 determines the set value currently selected, and sets the determined set value as a new set value. Then, the setting change state ends. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting change state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  When the RWM clear switch 46 is off and the setting unit 47 is on as a result of the above-described operation determination, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the backup is normal (hereinafter, referred to as backup determination). )I do. For example, the main control CPU 42 determines whether a backup flag is stored in the main control RWM 44. Further, the main control CPU 42 calculates a checksum value of the main control RWM 44, and determines whether the calculated checksum value matches the checksum value calculated in the power-off process.

  Then, in the backup determination, when the backup flag is not stored or when the checksum values do not match, the main control CPU 42 determines that the backup is not normal. If the backup is not normal, the main control CPU executes RWM clear processing. On the other hand, in the backup determination, when the backup flag is stored and the checksum values match, the main control CPU 42 determines that the backup is normal. If the backup is normal, the main control CPU does not execute the RWM clear processing.

  When the backup is normal or when the RWM clear processing is completed, the main control CPU 42 shifts to a setting check state in which the set value being set can be checked. When the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 reads the set values stored in the main control RWM 44 and controls the display 48 so as to display an indication of the read set values. That is, the display 48 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50.

  In the setting confirmation state, even when the setting switch (the RWM clear switch 46 in this embodiment) is operated, the main control CPU 42 does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 48. When the setting unit 47 is turned off in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 ends the setting confirmation state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  In addition, as a result of the above-described operation determination, when the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setting device 47 is off, the main control CPU 42 executes the RWM clear process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on processing without shifting to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  When the RWM clear switch 46 is off and the setting unit 47 is off as a result of the above-described operation determination, the main control CPU 42 performs the above-described backup determination. When the backup is determined to be normal as a result of the backup determination, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process without executing the RWM clearing process and without shifting to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, Transition to the normal control state. On the other hand, as a result of the backup determination, if the backup is not normal, the main control CPU executes RWM clear processing. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on processing without shifting to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  In the normal control state, when the interrupt process described later is permitted, the main control CPU 42 executes a process for executing a special game and a normal game, a process for giving a big hit game, a small hit game, and a process for giving a normal hit game. This is a possible control state. When the game information is initialized by the RWM clear processing, the special game and the normal game are not executed or suspended, and none of the big hit game, the small hit game, and the normal hit game is given, and The game is returned to the normal game state. That is, the game state (normal game state) in which none of the certainty change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function are operating is an example of the normal state set after the symbol information is initialized. On the other hand, if the game information has not been initialized, the game is returned to the state of the game when the power was cut off, based on the backed up game information.

  Therefore, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a to display the initial symbol based on the backed up first symbol information. When the RWM clear process is not performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b to display the initial symbol based on the backed up second symbol information. When the RWM clear process is not performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary symbol display unit 13e to display the initial symbol based on the backed up third symbol information.

  On the other hand, when the RWM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a based on the initialized first symbol information so as to display the initial symbol. When the RWM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b based on the initialized second symbol information so as to display the initial symbol. When the RWM clearing process is performed, the main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary symbol display unit 13e to display the initial symbol based on the initialized third symbol information. The specific processing for controlling the symbol display sections 13a, 13b, 13e will be described later.

  Further, at the time of ending the power-on process and before shifting to the normal control state, the main control CPU 42 performs a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as an initial command) based on the game information stored in the main control RWM 44. ) Is output to the sub-control board 50. The game information stored in the main control RWM 44 is the game information initialized when the RWM clear processing is performed, and the game at the time of the latest power-off when the RWM clear processing is not performed. Information.

  For example, when the main control CPU 42 returns during the execution of the special game, the control command that can specify the result of the special lottery, the control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and the special command are derived as initial commands. Outputs control commands that can identify special symbols. For example, when the main control CPU 42 returns during the execution of the base game, the main command is derived as a control command capable of specifying the result of the base lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the base game, and the base game as initial commands. It usually outputs control commands that can identify symbols. For example, when the main control CPU 42 returns during the provision of the big hit game, the small hit game, and the normal hit game, the main control CPU 42 outputs, as an initial command, a control command capable of specifying a progress state of the corresponding hit game. In addition, for example, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command capable of specifying a game state (operation states of the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function).

  Further, the main control CPU 42 is a control command (hereinafter referred to as a “setting”) that can specify a set value (setting) stored in the main control RWM 44 before the transition to the normal control state at the time of ending the power-on process. Command) is output to the sub-control board 50. That is, the state shifts to the setting change state, and when the setting value is changed, a setting command capable of specifying the changed setting value is output. On the other hand, when the mode is changed to the setting change state but the setting value is not changed, and when the mode is not changed to the setting change state, a setting command capable of specifying the same setting value as that at the time of the most recent power-off is output. You.

  Further, the main control CPU 42 may detect a set value error when there is an abnormality in the set value stored in the main control RWM 44 in the power-on process. Whether there is an abnormality in the set value is determined when a value other than any of the settings 1 to 6 is stored in an area of an address for storing information indicating the set value in the main control RWM 44. A value error may be determined. When the main control CPU 42 detects a set value error, the main control CPU 42 may shift to a game stop state that cannot be canceled until the power is turned off.

  In addition, the main control CPU 42 applies a predetermined external signal (security signal) to an external terminal (not valid) from the transition to the setting change state to the end thereof, and from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. (Not shown) may be output outside the machine. The external terminal is connected to, for example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall or the like, an external effect device installed in an island facility or the like.

  The main control CPU 42 is an optional one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b or a symbol display unit that performs a display for notifying that the setting change state is in effect from the transition to the setting change state to the end thereof. Control both. The main control CPU 42 is an optional one of the symbol display units 13a and 13b or a part of the symbol display units 13a and 13b so as to perform a display for notifying the user of the setting confirmation state during a period from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end thereof. Control both. In the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, the display for notifying the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is a display of a symbol different from any of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the special off symbol which can be derived in the special game. Good to be. Further, the display for notifying that the state is the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a display of a later-described special symbol set as the initial symbol.

  The main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary symbol display section 13e so as to display a notification of the setting change state from the transition to the setting change state to the end thereof. The main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary symbol display unit 13e so as to display a notification of the setting confirmation state from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end thereof. In the normal symbol display section 13e, the display for notifying the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a display of a symbol different from any of the normal hit symbol and the non-normal symbol derivable in the normal game. Further, the display for notifying that the state is the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a display of a special symbol set as an initial symbol.

  Further, when the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting change state by the power-on process, after the power-on process is completed, the RWM clear process is executed when the mounting frame 11b is closed. Is output to the sub-control board 50 (hereinafter, referred to as an RWM clear command). For example, whether the mounting frame 11b is closed is determined by providing a sensor for detecting whether the mounting frame 11b is open or providing a sensor for detecting the locked state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify in.

  If the main control CPU 42 does not shift to the setting change state by the power-on processing and executes the RWM clear processing, the power-on processing is completed, and regardless of whether the mounting frame 11b is closed, An RWM clear command is output to the sub control board 50. The sub-control board 50 that has received the RWM clear command executes the RWM clear notification described later. That is, the timing (execution mode) of the RWM clear notification is different between when the state has shifted to the setting change state and when the state has not shifted to the setting change state. Further, the main control CPU 42 may output a predetermined external signal (security signal) from an external terminal for a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) together with the output of the RWM clear command.

Next, the special symbol input processing will be described.
The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start winning sensor SE1. (S101). When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 sets the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information to the upper limit number (this execution). In the embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (S102).

  When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (S102: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it (S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. The holding condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 when the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information (S104). For example, the random number is a special hit random number used for special lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), a big hit symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 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 pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. it can.

  When the game ball has not entered the first starting winning opening 15 (S101: NO), when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number (S102: NO), and when the process of step S104 is completed. Then, the main control CPU shifts to the process of step S105. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start winning sensor SE2 (step S105). S105). When a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: YES), the main control CPU 42 sets the second special reserved number stored in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information as the upper limit number ( In the present embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (S106).

  If the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (S106: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds one to the second special reservation number and updates it (S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special hold display unit 13d to display information that can specify the updated second special hold number. The holding condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 when the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information (S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 44, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. it can.

  The main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 16 (S105: NO), the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number (S106: NO), or the process of step S108. Is completed, the special symbol input processing ends.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S201). The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when a hit game (big hit game and small hit game) is not being performed and a special game is not being executed, while a negative judgment is made when a hit game is being executed or a special game is being executed. I do. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied (S201: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S201: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special hold number is larger than zero (S202). If the second special reservation number is zero (S202: NO), the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number is larger than zero (S203). When the first special reservation number is zero (S203: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the first special reservation number is larger than zero (S203: YES), the main control CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1 (S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special hold number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the earliest stored random number information from among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM 44 (S205). Next, the main control CPU 42 specifies a gaming state (S206). In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the probability change function is operating.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win the jackpot, using the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information (S207). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh according to the current probability state (presence or absence of the operation of the probability change function). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit lottery at the big hit probability Kl, Kh according to the set value stored in the main control RWM 44.

  For example, when the setting is 6 and the low probability state (the probability change function is inactive), the main control CPU 42 determines that the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a numerical value that the special hit random number can take. If it is within the low-probability range of setting 6 (for example, 0 to 236) among (for example, 0 to 65535), it is determined to be a big hit. For example, if the main control CPU 42 is set to the setting 6 and is in the high probability state (the probability change function is operating), the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is calculated as the special hit random number. If the value is within the high-accuracy range of setting 6 (for example, 0 to 712) among the obtained numerical values (for example, 0 to 65535), it is determined to be a big hit. The low-probability range is not limited to all values overlapping so as to be included in the high-probability range, and some or all of them may be different. The case of the settings 1 to 5 is the same as the case of the setting 6 except that the low-probability range and the high-probability range differ according to the big hit probabilities Kl and Kh.

  When a big hit is won (S207: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit variation process (S208). In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit symbol lottery using a big hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a large hit variation according to the current variation time state (whether the time saving function is activated) and the type of the big hit symbol. Determine the pattern. The main control CPU 42 causes the main control RWM 44 to store information that can specify the determined big hit symbol and information that can determine the determined variation pattern as one of the game information.

  The main control CPU 42 stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a first start flag) that is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and that can specify whether or not the first special game has started. Vary on. When the value of the first start flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates the start of the first special game, and when the value is 0 (off), the first start flag of the first special game is Indicates that it is not the start. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  If the big hit has not been won (S207: NO), the main control CPU 42 uses the special random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not to win the small hit. A lottery is performed (S209). In the process of step S209, when the value of the special hit random number specified from the acquired random number information is a numerical value determined to win a small hit, the main control CPU determines that the small hit is a small hit.

  When the small hit is won (S209: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs a small hit variation process (S210). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines a small hit symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using a fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a small hit fluctuation pattern according to the current fluctuation time state (whether the time saving function is activated). The main control CPU 42 causes the main control RWM 44 to store information that can specify the determined small hit symbol and information that can determine the determined variation pattern as one of the game information. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the first start flag in the main control RWM 44 to ON. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the small hit has not been won (S209: NO), the main control CPU 42 performs a loss variation process (S211). In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines a special loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and depending on the current variation time state (whether or not the time-saving function is activated), there is a reach or no reach. Determine the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 causes the main control RWM 44 to store, as one of the game information, information that can specify the determined special loss symbol and information that can specify the determined variation pattern. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the first start flag in the main control RWM 44 to ON. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the second special reserve number is larger than zero (S202: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the processing of steps S212 to S219 for executing the second special game. In the processing of steps S212 to S219, regarding the processing of steps S204 to S211 for executing the first special game, the “first special game” is changed to the “second special game”, and the “first special hold number” is changed to “ Since the processing is replaced with "second special hold number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of each lottery, and then ends the special symbol start processing. . When the main control CPU 42 executes the big hit variation process (S216), the small hit variation process (S218), or the loss variation process (S219), the main control CPU 42 stores the information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44, Information (hereinafter, referred to as a second start flag) that can specify whether or not the game has started is turned on. When the value of the second start flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates the start of the second special game, and when the value is 0 (off), the second start flag of the second special game Indicates that it is not the start.

  The main control CPU 42 outputs a change start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in each of the change processes (S208, S210, S211, S216, S218, S219). The change start command is a control command that can specify the change pattern determined in each change process and the start of a special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify a special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or special unsuccessful symbol) determined in each variation process. The change start command and the special symbol command are executed when the change processing of the first special game (S208, S210, S211) is executed and the change processing of the second special game (S216, S218, S219) is executed. Command is different from when

Next, the first special display process will be described.
The first special display process is a process that is executed as an interrupt process, and is a process for controlling the variable display of the symbol and the symbol fixed stop display in the first special symbol display unit 13a.

  The main control CPU 42 determines whether the first start flag in the main control RWM 44 is on. When the first start flag is on (when the first special game is started), the main control CPU 42 determines whether the information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and the fluctuation time of the special game is A value corresponding to a fluctuating time that can be specified from the fluctuating pattern determined in the special symbol start process is set in the information for clocking (hereinafter, referred to as a special fluctuation timer). The special fluctuation timer is one of the game information.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the first start flag to off and specifies whether the information is stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and whether the first special game is being executed. The possible information (hereinafter, referred to as a first variable flag) is changed to ON. When the value of the first fluctuating flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates that the first special game is being executed, and when it is 0 (off), it is the first special game. Is not running. Then, the main control CPU 42 sets the symbol number 0 as the first symbol information in the first area 44a. That is, 0 (zero) is set in the first area 44a at the time of the first interruption after the first start flag is turned on. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a first special update process described later.

  When the first start flag is off (when the first special game is not started), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the first changing flag is on. When the first fluctuation flag is on (when the first special game is being executed), the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 as an example of a predetermined value from the special fluctuation timer. The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the value of the special fluctuation timer has become zero as a result of subtracting the special fluctuation timer.

  When the value of the special fluctuation timer is not zero (when the fluctuation time of the first special game has not ended), the main control CPU 42 is set in the first area 44a because it is the second and subsequent interrupts. The next symbol number is updated by adding 1 to the value. The main control CPU 42 sets 0 to the first area 44a when the symbol number at the time of the previous interruption is the maximum symbol number x determined in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The relationship between the symbol number and a specific symbol will be described later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a first special update process described later.

  On the other hand, when the value of the special fluctuation timer becomes zero (when the fluctuation time of the first special game ends), the main control CPU 42 determines the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or The value of the symbol number that can specify the special outlier symbol is set in the first area 44a. Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the first variable flag to off. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command) capable of specifying the end of the special game (effect game) to the sub control board 50. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a first special update process described later.

  When the first start flag is off and the first changing flag is off (when the first special game is not being executed), the main control CPU 42 changes the value set in the first area 44a. Do not keep. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display section 13a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a first special update process described later.

  Then, in the first special update processing, the main control CPU 42 displays the first special symbol display such that each light emitting unit is turned on or off in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the value (symbol number) set in the first area 44a. It controls the unit 13a. Thereby, the symbol of the symbol number set in the first area 44a is displayed on the first special symbol display section 13a. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the first special symbol display process.

Next, the second special display process will be described.
The second special display process is executed as an interrupt process, and is a process for controlling the variable display of the symbols in the second special symbol display unit 13b and the display of the symbols to be fixed and stopped. The second special display process is a process of replacing the items related to the first special game with the items related to the second special game in the first special display process described above, and thus the detailed description thereof is omitted. Specifically, "first special game" is read as "second special game", and similarly, "first special symbol display section 13a" is replaced with "second special symbol display section 13b" and "first area 44a". "Is read as" the second area 44b ", and" the first symbol information "is read as" the second symbol information ". Also, the “first start flag” is “second start flag”, the “first changing flag” is “second changing flag”, and the “first special update process” is “second special update process”. Replace it.

  The second fluctuating flag, which is one of the game information, is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and information that can specify whether the second special game is being executed. It is. When the value of the second changing flag is 1 (on), it indicates that the second special game is being executed, and when the value is 0 (off), it means that the second special game is not being executed. Show. Further, in the second special update process, the main control CPU 42 displays the second special symbol display such that each light emitting unit is turned on or off in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the value (symbol number) stored in the second area 44b. It controls the unit 13b.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the special symbol input process, the special symbol start process, the first special display process, and the second special display process, thereby forming an example of the control unit. I have. The main control CPU 42 performs a special lottery when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 15 or 16, and when the special lottery is won, the special symbol display unit 13a, On the other hand, when the special lottery is not won, the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are controlled so as to display a lost symbol in the special game. That is, winning of the game ball in the start winning openings 15 and 16 is an example of establishment of a predetermined condition, and special lottery is an example of a predetermined lottery and a winning lottery.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The big hit game process is a process for giving a big hit game. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the big hit game processing after the end of the big hit special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the big hit game to be given based on the big hit symbol (that is, the kind of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process, and performs a process of giving the specified type of big hit game.

  First, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time to the sub-control board 50. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified jackpot game opening pattern data (opening control data), and brings the special winning opening 18 into the open state. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the special winning opening 18 and ends the round game. The main control CPU 42 repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games defined in the big hit game ends. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game to the sub-control board 50 every time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time to the sub-control board 50. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 ends the big hit game. In addition, every time the big hit game is advanced, the main control CPU 42 stores information capable of specifying the progress status of the big hit game in an area where a predetermined address is assigned in the main control RWM 44.

Next, the small hitting game process will be described.
The small hitting game process is a process for giving a small hitting game. When the small hit symbol is derived in the special game (the special game with the small hit ends), the main control CPU 42 performs a small hit game process. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the small hit game to be provided, based on the small hit symbol (ie, the type of the small hit) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 performs a process of giving the specified type of the small hit game.

  The main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified small hit game opening pattern data (opening control data), and brings the special winning opening 18 into the open state. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the special winning opening 18 and ends the round game. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the small hitting game. Note that the main control CPU 42 may execute a process related to the opening and a process related to the ending, similarly to the big hit game process. In addition, every time the small hit game is advanced, the main control CPU 42 stores information capable of specifying the progress status of the small hit game in an area where a predetermined address is assigned in the main control RWM 44.

Next, a probability transition process for transitioning the probability state will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 ends the big hit game of the first big hit symbol (so-called positive change symbol) among the special symbols, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the information stored at the predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 is operating the positive change function. The information (hereinafter, referred to as a probable change flag) that can specify whether or not it is turned on is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the probability change function and controls the state to the high probability state. When the value of the probability change flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates the operation of the probability change function, and when the value is 0 (off), it indicates that the probability change function is not operated.

  On the other hand, when ending the big hit game of the second big hit symbol (so-called non-probable variable design) among the special symbols, the main control CPU 42 does not change the positive change flag to ON. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the probability change function, and controls the state to the low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability change flag to OFF when the probability change flag is ON when starting the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the certainty changing function and controls the state to the low probability state. When switching the probability state (whether the probability change function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state command) capable of specifying the probability state after the switching to the sub-control board 50.

Next, a description will be given of a ball entry rate transition process for shifting the ball entry rate state.
When the big hit game of the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol is finished, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the ball entry assist function is being operated based on information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44. The information that can be specified (hereinafter, referred to as a ball entry assistance flag) is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the ball entry assisting function and controls the ball entry into a high ball entry rate state. When the value of the ball entry assisting flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates the operation of the ball entry assisting function, and when the value is 0 (off), it indicates that the ball entry assisting function is not activated. . When the special game of the number of times of operation ends after the end of the big hit game of the second big hit symbol, the main control CPU 42 turns off the ball entry assist flag with the end of the special game of the number of times of operation. That is, after the end of the big hit game of the second big hit symbol, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to non-operation with the end of the special game of the number of actuations, and ends the high ball entry rate state. After the big hit game of the first big hit symbol ends, the main control CPU 42 does not change the entry ball assist flag to off until the next big hit game is started.

  In addition, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off when the ball entry assist flag is on in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the ball entry assist function and controls the ball entry rate to a low entry rate state. When switching the ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated), the main control CPU 42 performs a sub-control of a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a ball entry rate state command) capable of specifying the ball entry rate state after switching. Output to the substrate 50.

Next, a fluctuating time shift process for shifting the fluctuating time state will be described.
When the big hit game of the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol is finished, the main control CPU 42 can specify whether or not the time saving function is being operated based on the information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44. Information (hereinafter, referred to as a time reduction flag) is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the time saving function and controls the state to the short fluctuation time state. When the value of the time reduction flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), the time reduction function is activated, and when the value is 0 (off), the time reduction function is not activated. When the special game of the number of times of operation is finished after the end of the big hit game of the second big hit symbol, the main control CPU changes the time saving flag to off with the end of the special game of the number of times of operation. That is, after the big hit game of the second big hit symbol is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation with the end of the special game of the number of times of operation, and ends the short fluctuation time state. After the big hit game of the first big hit symbol ends, the main control CPU 42 does not change the time reduction flag to off until the next big hit game is started.

  Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off when the time saving flag is on when starting the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function and controls the state to the long fluctuation time state. When switching the fluctuating time state (whether or not the time saving function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuating time state command) capable of specifying the fluctuating time state after the switching to the sub control board 50. .

Next, the normal symbol input processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU determines whether or not a game ball has passed (wins) the gate 20 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4 (S301). When the game ball has passed through the gate 20 (S301: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines that the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S302).

  When the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number (S302: YES), the main control CPU 42 adds one to the number of ordinary reservations and updates the number (S303). In the process of step S303, the main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number. The holding condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 in a state where the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 as one of the game information (S304). For example, the random number is an ordinary random number used for a normal lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the base game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. When the game ball does not pass through the gate 20 (S301: NO), when the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number (S302: NO), or when the process of step S304 is completed, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal symbol. The input processing ends.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied (S401). In the process of step S401, the main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being performed and the normal game is not being executed, whereas a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being performed or the normal game is being executed. I do. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied (S401: NO), the main control CPU ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the base game is satisfied (S401: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the base reserve number is larger than 0 (S402). When the number of ordinary reservations is 0 (S402: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the ordinary symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the number of ordinary reserves is larger than 0 (S402: YES), the main control CPU 42 starts the ordinary game. When starting the base game, the main control CPU 42 updates the base reserve number by subtracting 1 (S403). In the process of step S403, the main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary suspension display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary suspension number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires, from the main control RWM 44, the random number information stored first among the random number information used for the normal game (S404). Next, the main control CPU 42 specifies a gaming state (S405). In the processing in step S405, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating. Next, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery to determine whether or not to win the normal hit, using the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information (S406). In the process of step S406, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal hit probability Nl, Nh according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated).

  When the normal winning is won (S406: YES), the main control CPU 42 executes a normal winning varying process (S407). In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines a normal hit symbol by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal game in accordance with the current ball entry rate state (whether the ball entry assist function is activated) by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. The main control CPU 42 causes the main control RWM 44 to store, as one of the game information, information that can specify the determined ordinary winning symbol and information that can determine the determined variation time. Further, the main control CPU 42 turns on information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start flag) which is information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and which can specify the start of the normal game. When the value of the normal start flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates that the normal game has been started, and when the value is 0 (off), it is not at the start of the normal game. Is shown. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the winning is not achieved in the normal winning (S406: NO), the main control CPU 42 executes the normal out-of-normal variation processing (S408). In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 42 determines a normal losing symbol. In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated) by a lottery using a random number that can be specified from the random number information. decide. The main control CPU 42 causes the main control RWM 44 to store, as one of the game information, information that can specify the determined out-of-ordinary symbol and information that can determine the determined variation time. Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the normal start flag to ON. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

Next, the normal display process will be described.
The normal display process is executed as an interrupt process, and is a process for controlling the variable display of the symbol and the fixed stop display of the symbol in the normal symbol display unit 13e.

  The main control CPU 42 determines whether the normal start flag in the main control RWM 44 is on. When the normal start flag is on (when the normal game is started), the main control CPU 42 is to store the information stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and to measure the fluctuation time of the normal game. (Hereinafter referred to as a normal fluctuation timer) is set to a value corresponding to the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start processing. The normal fluctuation timer is one of the game information.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the normal start flag to off, and stores information that is stored at a predetermined address in the main control RWM 44 and that can specify whether or not the normal game is being executed. (Hereinafter, referred to as a normal fluctuation flag) is turned on. When the value of the normal fluctuation flag, which is one of the game information, is 1 (on), it indicates that the normal game is being executed. When it is 0 (off), the normal game is not being executed. Indicates that Then, the main control CPU 42 sets the symbol number 0 as the third symbol information in the third area 44c. That is, 0 (zero) is set in the third area 44c at the first interruption after the normal start flag is turned on. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a later-described ordinary update process.

  When the normal start flag is off (when the normal game is not started), the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the normal change flag is on. When the normal fluctuation flag is on (when the normal game is being executed), the main control CPU 42 subtracts 1 as an example of a predetermined value from the normal fluctuation timer. The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the value of the normal fluctuation timer has become zero as a result of subtracting the normal fluctuation timer.

  If the value of the normal fluctuation timer is not zero (if the fluctuation time of the normal game is not over), the main control CPU 42 is set in the third area 44c because it is the second and subsequent interruptions. By adding 1 to the value, the next symbol number is updated. Note that the main control CPU 42 sets 0 in the third area 44c when the symbol number at the time of the previous interruption is the maximum symbol number x determined in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The relationship between the symbol number and a specific symbol will be described later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a later-described ordinary update process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the normal fluctuation timer becomes zero (when the fluctuation time of the normal game ends), the main control CPU 42 displays the normal symbol (normal hit symbol or normal off symbol) determined in the normal symbol start process. The value of the specifiable symbol number is set in the third area 44c. Next, the main control CPU 42 changes the flag under normal fluctuation to off. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a later-described ordinary update process.

  When the normal start flag is off and the normal change flag is off (when the normal game is not being executed), the main control CPU 42 maintains the value set in the third area 44c without changing. . That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 executes a later-described ordinary update process.

  Then, in the normal update process, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so that each light emitting unit is turned on or off with a light emission pattern corresponding to the value (symbol number) set in the third area 44c. I do. Thereby, the symbol of the symbol number set in the third area 44c is displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol display processing.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an example of the control unit is configured by the main control CPU 42 executing the normal symbol input processing, the normal symbol start processing, and the normal display processing. The main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 20, and when the normal lottery is won, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display unit 13e so as to display a normal hit symbol in the normal game. When the normal lottery is not won, the normal symbol display section 13e is controlled so as to display the non-normal symbols in the normal game. That is, passing a game ball through the gate 20 is an example of establishment of a predetermined condition, and normal lottery is an example of a predetermined lottery and a hit lottery.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for giving a normal hit game. When deriving the normal hit symbol in the normal game, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal hit game process after the normal hit normal game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (ie, the normal hit type) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 uses the specified normal hit game release pattern data (release control data) so as to be in an open mode according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated). Then, the normal solenoid SL1 is controlled, and the second start winning port 16 is opened. Further, the main control CPU 42 stores, in the area where a predetermined address is assigned in the main control RWM 44, information which can specify the progress state of the normal hit game every time the normal hit game is advanced.

Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 51 will be described.
First, a notification process for performing various notifications will be described.
Upon input of the change start command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting change notification that can specify that the setting change state is being performed. For example, the setting change notification is executed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify that the setting is being changed, such as a character string such as “Setting is being changed”. Upon input of the change end command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting change notification.

  Upon input of the confirmation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting confirmation notification that can specify that the setting confirmation state is being performed. For example, the setting confirmation notification is executed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify that the setting is in the confirmation state, such as a character string such as “setting is being confirmed”. When the confirmation end command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting confirmation notification.

  Upon input of the RWM clear command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute RWM clear notification that can specify that the RWM clear processing has been executed. That is, the RWM clear notification can specify that the game information has been initialized. For example, the RWM clear notification is performed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify that the RWM clear processing has been performed, such as a character string of “RWM clear”.

  The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to end the RWM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) elapses after the input of the RWM clear command. Note that the various types of notification performed by the notification process may be performed by combining sound output by the speaker SP and light emission by the decorative lamp LA in addition to or instead of the image display by the effect display device EH.

  Upon input of the initial command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to perform a display corresponding to the state specified by the initial command. For example, when specifying the return to the normal state from the initial command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display a background image (effect mode) corresponding to the normal state as a background image of the effect game. I do. Further, when the sub-control CPU 51 specifies the return to any of the advantageous states from the initial command, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a background image (effect mode) corresponding to the advantageous state after the return as the background image of the effect game. The effect display device EH is controlled.

  After the power is turned on, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a predetermined symbol combination as an effect symbol combination to be displayed first on the effect display device EH (hereinafter, referred to as an initial symbol combination). For example, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the first initial symbol combination or the second initial symbol combination different from the first initial symbol combination so that the ratio is determined according to the presence or absence of the input of the RWM clear command. The effect display device EH may be controlled. According to such a configuration, it is easy to estimate the presence or absence of initialization of the game information from the initial symbol combination displayed on the effect display device EH. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the first initial symbol combination or the second initial symbol combination so as to display a ratio according to a set value (setting) that can be specified from the initial command. It is better to control. According to such a configuration, the current set value (setting) can be easily estimated from the initial symbol combination displayed on the effect display device EH. Not limited to this, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to display the same initial symbol combination regardless of the presence or absence of the input of the RWM clear command and the set value (setting) that can be specified from the initial command. May be. In other words, a configuration may be used in which it is difficult to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized and the set value (setting) from the initial symbol combination.

Next, the jackpot effect process will be described.
The jackpot effect process is a process for executing an effect during a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as a jackpot effect). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect. In addition, the big hit effect may include at least one of a sound effect, a light emission effect, and a movable body effect in addition to or instead of the display effect.

Next, the rendering game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. The sub control CPU 51 is configured to be able to specify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the probability state command, the ball entry rate state command, and the variable time state command.

  Upon input of the change start command and the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute an effect game corresponding to the special game. Upon input of the change start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect contents) of the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the command. Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the big hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a big hit symbol combination. When the small hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a small hit symbol combination.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of missing symbols when a special missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. Here, the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied, and the sub-control CPU 51 determines an out-of-reach symbol combination including the reach when the reach effect is executed in the present effect game. The reach condition is satisfied by determining a fluctuation pattern with reach. As the reach condition, in addition to the fact that the fluctuation pattern with reach has been determined, it may be determined that a predetermined reach effect lottery is performed and that the reach effect lottery is won. If the reach effect is not to be executed in the present effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a lost symbol combination that does not include the reach.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the fluctuation display of the effect symbols in each column, triggered by the input of the fluctuation start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the effect game is performed according to the selected effect pattern during the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The sub-control CPU 51 causes the determined symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, and causes the determined symbol combination to be determined and stopped and displayed in response to the input of the fluctuation end command. . In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses, regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the change end command may be omitted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter, referred to as a notice effect) during execution of the effect game. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to control the effect device including the effect display device EH so as to execute a notice effect in which the degree of expectation of a big hit in the running game is specified. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to control an effect device including the effect display device EH so as to execute a notice effect that can specify a jackpot expectation degree for a pending effect game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect capable of suggesting a set value (setting) (hereinafter, referred to as a setting suggesting effect). For example, the sub-control CPU 51 causes the main control RWM 44 to store information indicating a set value that can be specified from the initial command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the execution mode of the setting suggestion effect such that the execution timing, the effect content, the appearance rate, and the like differ according to the set value. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 may be capable of controlling an effect device including the effect display device EH so as to execute the setting suggestion effect in the determined execution mode. The setting suggestion effect may be executed in response to the operation of the effect button BT, or may be executed based on the RTC information (date and time) generated by the RTC 54.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a demonstration effect (hereinafter, referred to as a demonstration effect) when a jackpot game is not being performed, an effect game is not being executed, and there is no pending special game. Good. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the rendering device including the rendering display device EH to start the demonstration rendering when the specified time has elapsed without inputting the variation start command after inputting the ending command or the variation end command. It should be possible.

Next, the special lottery, the special symbol, the normal lottery, and the specification of the normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a hit-related specification) according to the present embodiment will be described together with their operations.
As shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot probabilities K11 to K16 in the low probability state are constant for each set value regardless of the special symbol. The jackpot probabilities Kh1 to Kh6 in the high probability state are constant for each set value regardless of special symbols. However, the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh exceed 0 and are less than 1/2 in any of the settings 1 to 6. For example, 1/319 can be given as an example of the jackpot probability Kl, and 1/98 can be given as an example of the jackpot probability Kh.

  The small hit probability L is constant regardless of any of the probability state, the special symbol, and the setting. However, the small hit probability L is more than 0 and less than 1/2. An example of the small hit probability L is 1/198. In particular, in the hit-related specification of the present embodiment, when in the normal state, the special loss probability of not winning any of the special lotteries is higher than the probability of winning any of the special lotteries. Is set to

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (d), the special symbol includes one type of special non-designated symbol, one type of small hit symbol, one type of first big hit symbol (probably changing symbol), and one type of special symbol. There is a second big hit symbol (non-probable variable symbol). In the big hit variation process, the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 3 is determined with a probability of 1/2 and the second big hit symbol of the symbol number 4 is determined with a probability of 1/2 as a special symbol derived in the special game. . In the small hit variation process, a small hit symbol of symbol number 2 is always determined as a special symbol derived in the special game. In the loss variation process, a special loss symbol of symbol number 1 is always determined as a special symbol derived in the special game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13E, a special symbol is set as the symbol of symbol number 0 in the initial symbols of the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b. The special symbol of symbol number 0 is a symbol different from any of the special symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, and missing symbol) defined in symbol numbers 1 to 4. Here, "a different symbol is displayed on the symbol display section (special symbol display section or normal symbol display section)" means that some or all of the symbols that can be specified when the symbol display section is visually recognized are different. . For example, in the case of the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, at least one of the plurality of light emitting sections constituting these display sections has a different lighting state (lighting or extinguishing), so that it can be recognized as a symbol. Different light emission patterns. The symbol number 0 in the present embodiment is an example of specific symbol information.

  According to such a hit-related specification, in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, the special symbol derived in the special game is a special non-existent symbol of symbol number 1 in which most of the special symbols are only one type. That is, the player playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the situation in which the special out-of-design symbol of symbol number 1 is derived in most of the special games.

  Here, the jackpot probability Kh in the high probability state is higher than the jackpot probability Kl in the low probability state, but does not exceed 1/2. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in order to shift to the high probability state, it is necessary to win a big hit and further win a first big hit symbol. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player is likely to finish most special games in a low probability state. As described above, the special symbols derived in the previous special game are continuously displayed on the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b unless a new special game is started. In general, when the player tries to start a game, it is highly likely that the special game has ended and the demonstration effect is being executed. Therefore, when the player visually recognizes the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, the special symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed. There is a high probability that a lost symbol has been derived. As described above, in the present embodiment, among the special symbols of the symbol numbers 0 to 3, the special loss symbol of the symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player.

  Here, when the RWM clearing process is not executed in the above-described power-on process, as a result of the storage function of the respective areas 44a and 44b being held by the backup function, the symbol having the same symbol number as that at the time of the power failure is displayed in each special. It is displayed as an initial symbol on the symbol display sections 13a, 13a. For this reason, in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the special non-designated symbol with the symbol number 1 is most likely to be displayed as the initial symbol. On the other hand, when the RWM clearing process is executed in the power-on process, the symbol information stored in the first area 44a and the second area 44b is cleared to zero, so that the symbol number 0 is set as an initial value. That is, in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, the special symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol when the RWM clear processing is executed. As described above, the special symbol is a symbol different from any of the special loss symbol, the small hit symbol, and the big hit symbol.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on, if the RWM clear processing is executed, the specially lost symbol of the symbol number 1 is displayed as an initial symbol in principle. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power is turned on and the RWM clear processing is not executed, the special symbol of the symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to infer from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b whether or not the game information has been initialized.

  As described above, when the state is controlled to the setting change state, the RWM clear processing is also executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, to be able to specify whether or not the initialization of the game information has been performed means to be able to specify whether or not the setting value (setting) may have been changed. Is also connected. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols of the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether there is a possibility that the set value (setting) has been changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, as an example of the initial symbol of the first special symbol, a symbol different from the winning symbol and the missing symbol is set. In the present embodiment, as an example of an initial symbol of the second special symbol, a symbol different from a hit symbol and a lost symbol is set.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the normal hit probability Nl in the low ball entry rate state is constant regardless of the settings 1 to 6, and the normal hit probability Nh in the high ball entry rate state depends on the settings 1 to 6. Constant. However, the ordinary hit probability Nl is more than 0 and less than 1/2, and the ordinary hit probability Nh is more than 1/2 and 1 or less. For example, 10/256 can be cited as an example of the normal hit probability Nl, and 255/256 can be cited as an example of the normal hit probability Nh. That is, in the hit-related specification of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the loss probability of not winning the normal lottery is set to a higher probability than the winning probability of winning the normal lottery.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the types of ordinary symbols include one type of unusual symbol and one type of ordinary hit symbol. In the normal hit variation process, a normal hit symbol of symbol number 2 is always determined as a normal symbol derived in the normal game. In the out-of-ordinary variation processing, the out-of-ordinary symbol of symbol number 1 is always determined as the ordinary symbol derived in the ordinary game.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, a special symbol is set as the symbol of symbol number 0 in the initial symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 13e. The special symbol of symbol number 0 is a symbol different from any of the ordinary symbols (ordinary hit symbol and ordinary unsymbol symbol) defined in symbol numbers 1 and 2. For example, in the case of the ordinary symbol display section 13e, a light emitting pattern which can be recognized as a symbol by changing the lighting state (lighting or extinguishing) of at least one of the plurality of light emitting sections constituting the display section. Is different.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is necessary to win a big hit in order to shift to the high ball entry rate state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player is likely to finish most of the normal games in the low ball entry rate state. For this reason, in the ordinary symbol display section 13e, the ordinary symbols derived in the ordinary game are mostly unusual symbols of symbol number 1 having only one type. That is, the player who plays the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the situation in which the unusual symbol with the symbol number 1 is derived in most of the ordinary games. Further, as described above, the normal symbol derived from the previous normal game is continuously displayed on the normal symbol display unit 13e unless a new normal game is started. In general, when a player attempts to start a game, it is highly likely that the normal game has ended. Therefore, when the normal symbol display section 13e is visually recognized, the probability that the normal symbol with the symbol number 1 is derived is derived. Is high. As described above, in the present embodiment, the out-of-normal design with the symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the ordinary symbols with the symbol numbers 0 and 1.

  Here, when the RWM clearing process is not executed in the above-described power-on process, as a result of the storage function of the third area 44c being held by the backup function, the symbol having the same symbol number as that at the time of the power interruption is normally displayed. It is displayed as an initial symbol in the section 13e. For this reason, in the ordinary symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on, even when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the unusual symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol. On the other hand, when the RWM clearing process is executed in the power-on process, the symbol information stored in the third area 44c is cleared to zero, so that the symbol number 0 is set as an initial value. That is, when the RWM clear process is executed, the special symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol in the ordinary symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on, if the RWM clear processing is not executed, the unusual symbol with the symbol number 0 is displayed as an initial symbol in principle. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power is turned on and the RWM clear processing is executed, the special symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be easily estimated from the initial symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 13e whether or not there is a possibility that the set value (setting) has been changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, as an example of the initial symbol of the ordinary symbol, a symbol different from the hit symbol and the missing symbol of the ordinary symbol is set.

The effect of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) When the first symbol information stored in the main control RWM 44 is initialized, the first special symbol display unit 13a displays the initial symbol as a symbol that can be displayed when the initialization is not performed. A special symbol different from the symbol and the missing symbol can be displayed. For this reason, based on the initial symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a, it is easy to estimate whether or not various types of information (game information) stored in the main control RWM 44 have been initialized. Therefore, there is a pleasure of estimating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the interest of the player can be improved. The same applies to the second special symbol of the second special symbol display section 13b and the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  (2) Based on the special symbol as the initial symbol in the first special symbol display section 13a, it is easy to estimate whether or not the game information stored in the main control RWM 44 has been initialized. A similar effect is obtained for a special symbol as an initial symbol in the second special symbol display section 13b and a special symbol as an initial symbol in the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  (3) Since the special symbol specified by the first symbol information (symbol number 0) set by the initialization becomes the initial symbol as it is, the process for displaying the initial symbol at the time of initialization is simplified. be able to. The same effect is obtained for the second symbol information of the second special symbol and the third symbol information of the ordinary symbol.

  (4) In particular, in the RWM clearing process, as a result of clearing all game information including the first symbol information to zero, the value of the first symbol information is rewritten to 0 (zero) together with other game information. The value after the zero clear corresponds to the symbol number 0 as it is. That is, in the present embodiment, even if all the game information is collectively cleared to zero, a special symbol for facilitating estimation of whether or not the game information has been initialized may be designated as an initial symbol. it can. For this reason, the process for displaying an initial symbol at the time of initialization can be simplified. The same effect is obtained for the second symbol information of the second special symbol and the third symbol information of the ordinary symbol.

  (5) Being able to easily estimate whether initialization has been performed leads to facilitating estimation of whether a set value (setting) has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to create a pleasure of estimating whether or not the set value, which is an example of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, has been changed, and to improve the interest of the player.

  (6) In any of the first special symbol display section 13a, the second special symbol display section 13b, and the normal symbol display section 13e, it is easy to estimate the presence or absence of the RWM clear process from the initial symbol. Further, according to a different viewpoint, it is easy to estimate whether or not the setting value (setting) has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an oversight of an element for estimating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  (7) The first special symbol display section 13a may display only one type of initial symbol and a special symbol different from the hit symbol and the missing symbol that can be displayed when the initialization is not performed. For this reason, based on the initial symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 13a, it is easy to estimate whether or not various types of information stored in the main control RWM 44 have been initialized. Therefore, there is a pleasure of estimating the state of the gaming machine, and the interest of the player can be improved. In particular, since the initial symbol is one type, and the one type of symbol is a symbol different from the hit symbol and the missing symbol, it can be more easily estimated whether or not the initialization has been performed. The same effect is obtained for the second special symbol of the second special symbol display section 13b and the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  (8) When the symbol information stored in the main control RWM 44 is initialized in connection with the transition to the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed, the first special symbol display unit 13a displays As the initial symbol, a special symbol different from the hit symbol and the missing symbol that can be displayed when the initialization is not performed may be displayed. For this reason, based on the initial symbol displayed on the first special symbol display section 13a, it can be easily estimated whether or not the set value has been changed. Therefore, there is a pleasure of estimating whether or not the set value, which is an example of the state of the gaming machine, has been changed, and the interest of the player can be improved. The same effect is obtained for the second special symbol of the second special symbol display section 13b and the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  (9) When in the setting change state, a special symbol is displayed on an optional part or all of the symbol display sections 13a, 13b, 13e. Therefore, from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to easily specify that the setting is changed. In the setting confirmation state, a special symbol is displayed in any part or all of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, 13e. Therefore, it can be easily specified that the setting is in the check state from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range. In the following description, a configuration different from the present embodiment will be described in detail, while a description of a configuration similar to the present embodiment will be simplified or omitted.

[First Modification]
In the present embodiment, as the initial symbols in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, a special symbol different from the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the special loss symbol is provided. May be set as the initial symbol. Hereinafter, the hit-related specification of the first modification will be described.

  In the first modified example, the special symbol shown in FIG. 13E is not provided, the symbol number of the first big hit symbol is 0, the symbol number of the second big hit symbol is 1, and the small hit symbol is The symbol number of the symbol is 2, and the symbol number of the specially lost symbol is 3.

  Then, in the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the values of the first symbol information and the second symbol information to a value of symbol number 0 as an initial value and initializes (zero clear). Note that the main control CPU 42 sets the value of the symbol information to 0 (when the specification that sets the initial value of the symbol information to a value other than 0, that is, the specification that sets the special symbol other than the symbol number 0 to the initial symbol). The value of the symbol information may be rewritten to the initial value without performing the zero clear, and may be rewritten to the initial value without performing the zero clear. The present embodiment and other modifications can be similarly modified.

  According to the first modified example, as in the present embodiment, most of the special symbols derived in the special game in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b are special non-designated symbols of symbol number 3, while It is unlikely that a big hit symbol of numbers 0 and 1 or a small hit symbol of symbol number 2 will be formed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first modified example, in most situations, the player visually recognizes the special outlying symbol of the symbol number 3 while rarely visually recognizes the hit symbol of the symbol number 0 to 2. . As described above, in the first modified example, the special non-designated symbol with the symbol number 3 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the special symbols with the symbol numbers 0 to 3, while the symbol with the symbol numbers 0 to 2 is the largest. The winning symbol has a smaller chance of being seen by the player than the special outlier symbol of symbol number 3.

  Therefore, in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear process is not performed, the possibility that the special non-designated symbol of the symbol number 3 is displayed as the initial symbol becomes the highest, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the first modified example, the winning symbol of the special symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the special symbol. Then, the winning symbol of the special symbol is a symbol corresponding to a lottery result (hit) that is not set to a high probability in the special lottery, out of a winning and a losing.

The effect of the first modification will be described.
(1) From the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, it is easy to estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized, or whether or not the set value may have been changed. .

  (2) When the game information stored in the main control RWM 44 has been initialized, the first special symbol display unit 13a displays a symbol corresponding to the lottery result not set to a high probability in the special lottery. It is displayed as an initial symbol. That is, in a normal game, since a hit symbol that can be displayed with a relatively low probability is displayed as an initial symbol, it is easy to estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized. The same effect is obtained for the second special symbol display section 13b.

The first modification can be further implemented as follows.
In the first modification, the initial symbol in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b is the first big hit symbol, but is not limited to this, and a second big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol. A symbol may be set. That is, the symbol number indicating the special symbol set as the initial symbol is an example of special symbol information.

[Second Modification]
In the present embodiment, as the initial symbol in the ordinary symbol display section 13e, a normal hit symbol, and a special symbol different from the normal non-existent symbol are provided. May be set. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the second modification will be described.

  In the second modified example, the special symbol shown in FIG. 14C is not provided, and the symbol number of the ordinary hit symbol is 0, and the symbol number of the normal unusual symbol is 1. Then, in the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the value of the third symbol information to the value of the symbol number 0 as an initial value to initialize (zero clear).

  According to the second modification, as in the present embodiment, in the ordinary symbol display section 13e, most of the ordinary symbols derived in the ordinary game are the unusual symbols of the symbol number 1, while the symbol numbers 0 Is unlikely to be a normal hit symbol. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second modified example, the player visually recognizes the unusual symbol of the symbol number 1 and rarely recognizes the ordinary hit symbol of the symbol number 0 in most situations. As described above, in the second modification, the out-of-ordinary symbol with the symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the ordinary symbols with the symbol numbers 0 and 1, while the ordinary hit symbol with the symbol number 0 Is less likely to be seen by the player than the unusual symbol of symbol number 1.

  According to the second modification, when the RWM clear process is not performed in the ordinary symbol display unit 13e after the power is turned on, it is most likely that the unusual symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol. On the other hand, when the RWM clearing process is executed, the ordinary winning symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the second modified example, the hit symbol of the ordinary symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the ordinary symbol. The winning symbol of the ordinary symbol is a symbol corresponding to a lottery result that is not set to a high probability in the ordinary lottery in the normal state, out of a winning and a losing.

The effect of the second modification will be described.
(1) From the initial symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e, it is easy to estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized, or whether or not the set value may have been changed.

  (2) When the game information stored in the main control RWM 44 is initialized, the normal symbol display unit 13e displays the normal corresponding to the lottery result (hit) of the non-high probability set in the normal lottery. The winning symbol is displayed as an initial symbol. Therefore, it can be easily estimated whether or not the game information has been initialized.

[Third Modification]
In the present embodiment, one type of ordinary symbol is provided as an ordinary symbol, but the present invention is not limited to such specifications, and a plurality of ordinary symbols may be provided. Hereinafter, the hit-related specifications of the third modification will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16A to 16C, the third modification does not include a special symbol. In the third modified example, the symbol number of the normally-off symbol is 0. Further, in the third modified example, as a normal winning symbol, a first normal winning symbol of symbol number 1 and a second normal winning symbol of symbol number 2 are provided. Further, the normal hit probabilities Nl and Nh are both more than 1/2 and 1 or less regardless of the ball entry rate state. Further, the normal hit probabilities Nl and Nh may be 1/1 or substantially 1/1 regardless of the ball entry rate state. For example, 255/256 can be cited as an example of the normal hit probability Nl, and 256/256 can be cited as an example of the normal hit probability Nh. In the third modified example, the normal winning probabilities Nl, Nh for winning the normal lottery are set to be higher than the loss probabilities of not winning for the normal winning, regardless of the ball entry rate state.

  The determination rate of the first normal hit symbol in the normal hit variation process has a higher probability than the second normal hit symbol regardless of the ball entry rate state. For example, 98/100 can be cited as an example of the determination rate of the first ordinary symbol, and 2/100 can be cited as an example of the determination rate of the second ordinary symbol. In the third modification, the probability of deriving the first normal winning symbol in the normal game is determined by the normal symbols (normal out-of-ordination symbol, first normal winning symbol, and second normal winning symbol) that can be derived in the normal game. The highest among.

  In addition, the profit that determines the grant for the first normal winning symbol and the profit that determines the grant for the second normal winning symbol may be the same profit, and one profit may be greater than the other profit. Good. For example, as an example of the profit defined in the normal winning symbol, the total opening time of the second starting winning opening 16 through one normal winning game and the second starting winning opening through one normal winning game are described. There are 16 total releases. It should be noted that the profit determined for the ordinary hit symbol can be similarly changed in the present embodiment and other modified examples.

  Then, in the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites and initializes the value of the third symbol information to a symbol number 0 as an initial value. According to the third modified example, in the ordinary symbol display section 13e, most of the ordinary symbols derived in the ordinary game are the first ordinary hit symbols of the symbol number 1, while the non-normal symbols of the symbol number 0, And it is unlikely that it will be the second ordinary hit symbol of symbol number 2. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third modified example, in most situations, the player visually recognizes the first ordinary hit symbol of the symbol number 1 while visually recognizing the ordinary symbols of the symbol numbers 0 and 2. It is rare. As described above, in the third modification, the first ordinary hit symbol of symbol number 1 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the ordinary symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 2, while symbol numbers 0 and 2 The normal symbol has a smaller chance of being seen by the player as compared to the first normal hit symbol of symbol number 1.

  Therefore, in the ordinary symbol display section 13e after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, it is most likely that the first ordinary hit symbol of symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, an unusual symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as an initial symbol. As described above, in the third modified example, the out-of-ordinary symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the ordinary symbol. And the loss symbol of the normal symbol is a symbol corresponding to a lottery result (loss) which is not set to a high probability in the normal lottery, out of a hit and a loss.

The third modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
In the third modified example, the initial symbol in the ordinary symbol display section 13e is an ordinary unusual symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a second ordinary hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol.

[Fourth modification example]
In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh are more than 0 and less than 1/2, and the determination rates of the first jackpot symbol and the second jackpot symbol in the jackpot variation process are the same as each other. The specification is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the hit related specification of the fourth modified example will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the fourth modification does not include a special symbol. In the fourth modification, the symbol number of the special out-of-match symbol is 0, the symbol number of the small hit symbol is 1, the symbol number of the first big hit symbol is 2, and the symbol number of the second big hit symbol is 3 is there. In the fourth modification, the jackpot probabilities Kl and Kh are more than 1/2 and 1 or less regardless of the probability state. The big hit probability K (Kl, Kh) may be 1/1 or substantially 1/1. For example, 255/256 can be given as an example of the jackpot probability Kl, and 256/256 can be given as an example of the jackpot probability Kh. In the fourth modification, if the probability change function is not provided, an example of the big hit probability K is 255/256. Further, in the fourth modification, the determination rate of the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 2 in the big hit variation processing is set to a higher probability than the determination rate of the second big hit symbol of the symbol number 3. For example, 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first big hit symbol, and 2/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the second big hit symbol. In the fourth modified example, the probability that the first big hit symbol is derived in the special game in the first special symbol display unit 13a and the second special symbol display unit 13b is the highest among the special symbols that can be derived in the special game. High probability.

  In the fourth modification, the profit defined in the first big hit symbol is the low probability state (second advantageous state) given from the viewpoint that the high probability state (first advantageous state) is given after the big hit game ends. This is advantageous as compared to the profit defined in the two big hit symbols. The present invention is not limited to this, and the profit determined in the second big hit symbol may be larger than the profit determined in the first big hit symbol. In addition, the profit determined in the first big hit symbol and the second big hit symbol is, in addition to or instead of the game state after the end of the big hit game, the length of the total opening time of the big win port 18 in one big hit game, and It may be different depending on part or all of the total number of times of opening. In addition, the profit determined in the big hit symbol can be similarly changed in the present embodiment and other modified examples.

  Then, in the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites the values of the first symbol information and the second symbol information to a symbol number 0 as an initial value and initializes them. According to such a fourth modification, in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, most of the special symbols derived in the special game are the first big hit symbols of the symbol number 2, while the symbol numbers are the same. There is a low possibility of becoming a normal hit symbol of 0, a small hit symbol of symbol number 1, and a second big hit symbol of symbol number 3. That is, in most situations, the player playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 2 while rarely visually recognizes the symbols of the symbol numbers 0, 1, and 3. As described above, in the fourth modification, the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 2 is the most frequently seen by the player among the special symbols of the symbol numbers 0 to 3, while the symbol numbers 0, 1, The symbol 3 has less chance of being seen by the player than the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 2.

  Therefore, in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the possibility that the first big hit symbol of the symbol number 2 is displayed as the initial symbol becomes the highest, while the RWM is increased. When the clearing process is executed, the special non-designated symbol with the symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the fourth modified example, a special unsuccessful symbol is set as an example of the initial symbol of the special symbol.

The fourth modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
In the fourth modified example, the initial symbols in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b are specially lost symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a second big hit symbol may be set. Is also good.

[Fifth modification example]
In the present embodiment, the small hit probability L is more than 0 and less than 1/2, but is not limited to such a specification. Hereinafter, the hit-related specification of the fifth modification will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the fifth modification does not include a special symbol. In the fifth modification, the symbol number of the special loss symbol is 1, the symbol number of the small hit symbol is 0, the symbol number of the first big hit symbol is 2, and the symbol number of the second big hit symbol is 3 is there. In the fifth modification, the small hit probability L1 of the first special symbol is constant irrespective of the probability state and constant regardless of any of the settings 1 to 6. Further, the small hit probability L2 of the second special symbol is constant irrespective of the probability state, and is constant irrespective of one of the settings 1 to 6. However, the small hit probability L1 is 0 or more and less than 1/2, and the small hit probability L2 is more than 1/2 and 1 or less. The small hit probability L (L1, L2) may be 1/1 or substantially 1/1. For example, 1/65563 can be shown as the small hit probability L1, and 65536/65536 can be shown as the small hit probability L2 as an example.

  In the fifth modification, the probability of deriving a special lost symbol in the first special game in the first special symbol display unit 13a is the highest probability among the first special symbols that can be derived in the special game. On the other hand, the probability that the small hit symbol is derived in the second special game in the second special symbol display unit 13b is the highest probability among the second special symbols that can be derived in the special game.

  In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites and initializes the value of the first symbol information to a symbol number 0 as an initial value, while rewriting the value of the second symbol information to a symbol number 1 as an initial value. To initialize.

  According to the third modification, most of the first special symbol derived in the first special game in the first special symbol display section 13a is a special non-designated symbol with the symbol number 1, while the second special symbol is the second special symbol. Most of the second special symbols derived in the second special game in the symbol display section 13b are small hit symbols of symbol number 0. That is, in most situations, the player playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes the special out-of-design on the first special symbol display section 13a, and visually recognizes the small hit symbol on the second special symbol display section 13b. become. Thus, in the first special symbol display section 13a of the third modification, the special out-of-design symbol of symbol number 1 has the most chance to be seen by the player among the first special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3. Become. In the second special symbol display section 13b of the third modification, the small hit symbol of symbol number 0 has the greatest chance of being seen by the player among the second special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 3.

  Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 13a after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the possibility that the special non-designated symbol of the symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol becomes the highest, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the small hit symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. In the second special symbol display unit 13b after power-on, when the RWM clear process is not performed, the possibility that the small hit symbol of symbol number 0 is displayed as the initial symbol is the highest, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the special out-of-design symbol of symbol number 1 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the fifth modification, the special non-design of the second special symbol is set as an example of the initial design of the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the fifth modified example, a small hit symbol of a special symbol is set as an example of an initial symbol of the first special symbol. As described above, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different initial symbols among the special symbols corresponding to different results of the special lottery. That is, one of a lost symbol and a hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the lost symbol and the hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol.

The fifth modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
In the fifth modified example, the initial symbol in the first special symbol display section 13a is the small hit symbol with the symbol number 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first big hit symbol may be set. A symbol may be set. Further, in the fifth modification, the initial symbol in the second special symbol display section 13b is the special off symbol of symbol number 1, but is not limited to this, and the initial big symbol can be set as the initial symbol. The second big hit symbol may be set.

[Sixth modification example]
In the fifth modified example, the small hit symbol of the special symbol is one kind, but it is not limited to such a specification. Hereinafter, the hit-related specification of the sixth modification will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sixth modification does not include a special symbol. In the sixth modification, the symbol number of the special loss symbol is 1, the symbol number of the first big hit symbol is 3, and the symbol number of the second big hit symbol is 4. In the sixth modification, a first small hit symbol of symbol number 2 and a second small hit symbol of symbol number 0 are provided as small hit symbols.

  In addition, the determination rate of the first small hit symbol in the small hit variation processing is higher than the determination rate of the second small hit symbol regardless of the special symbol, the probability state, and the setting 1 to 6. Probability. 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first small hit symbol, and 2/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the second small hit symbol. In the sixth modification, the probability that the first small hit symbol is derived in the second special game is the highest probability among the second special symbols that can be derived in the special game.

  The profit determined for the first small hit symbol and the profit determined for the second small hit symbol may be the same profit, or one profit may be a higher profit than the other profit. . For example, as an example of the profit determined in the small hit symbol, the total opening time of the special winning opening 18 through one small hitting game and the total opening time of the large winning opening 18 through one small hitting game are exemplified. There are many times. In addition, the profit determined in the small hit symbol can be similarly changed in the present embodiment and other modified examples.

  In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 rewrites and initializes the value of the first symbol information to a symbol number 0 as an initial value, while rewriting the value of the second symbol information to a symbol number 1 as an initial value. To initialize.

  According to the sixth modification, most of the first special symbols derived in the first special game in the first special symbol display section 13a are the special non-designated symbols of the symbol number 1, while the second special symbols are the second special symbols. Most of the second special symbol derived in the second special game in the symbol display section 13b is the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2. That is, in most situations, a player playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine 10 visually recognizes a special out-of-design on the first special symbol display unit 13a, and visually recognizes a first small hit symbol on the second special symbol display unit 13b. Will do. As described above, in the first special symbol display unit 13a of the sixth modification, the special non-designated symbol with the symbol number 1 has the most chance to be seen by the player among the first special symbols with the symbol numbers 0 to 4. On the other hand, the first special symbols of the symbol numbers 0 to 2 to 4 have less chance of being seen by the player than the special unusual symbol of the symbol number 1. In the second special symbol display section 13b of the sixth modification, the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2 is the most frequently seen by the player among the second special symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 4. The first special symbol with the symbol numbers 0, 1, 3, and 4 has less chance to be seen by the player than the first small hit symbol with the symbol number 2.

  Therefore, in the first special symbol display unit 13a after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the possibility that the special non-designated symbol of the symbol number 1 is displayed as the initial symbol becomes the highest, while the RWM clear is performed. When the process is executed, the second small hit symbol of symbol number 0 is always displayed as the initial symbol. In the second special symbol display unit 13b after the power is turned on, when the RWM clear processing is not performed, the possibility that the first small hit symbol of symbol number 2 is displayed as the initial symbol becomes the highest, When the RWM clear process is executed, the special out-of-design symbol of symbol number 1 is always displayed as the initial symbol. As described above, in the sixth modification, the second small hit symbol is set among the hit symbols of the second special symbol as an example of the initial symbol of the second special symbol.

The sixth modification can be further modified and implemented as follows.
In the sixth modification, the initial symbol in the first special symbol display section 13a is the second small hit symbol of symbol number 0, but is not limited to this, and the first small hit symbol is set as the initial symbol. Alternatively, a first big hit symbol may be set, or a second big hit symbol may be set. Also, in the sixth modification, the initial symbol in the second special symbol display section 13b is the special off symbol of symbol number 1, but is not limited to this, and the second small hit symbol is set as the initial symbol. Alternatively, a first big hit symbol may be set, or a second big hit symbol may be set.

[Other changes]
Hereinafter, other modified examples will be described.
-About a 3rd modification, a normal hit symbol may be one type.

  -In the fifth modification and the sixth modification, the small hit probability L1 and the small hit probability L2 may be the same probability. In the third modification and the fourth modification, the small hit probability L1 may be more than 1/2 and 1 or less. One example of the small hit probability L1 is 65535/65536, and one example of the small hit probability L2 is 65536/65536. In this case, it is preferable to set a special out-of-spec symbol, a first big hit symbol, or a second big hit symbol as an initial symbol of the first special symbol, like the second special symbol.

  In the present embodiment and each modified example, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different initial symbols among the special symbols corresponding to different results of the special lottery. For example, one of a special loss symbol and a big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the special loss symbol and the big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. For example, one of a small hit symbol and a big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the small hit symbol and the big hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. For example, one of a special loss symbol and a small hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the special loss symbol and the small hit symbol may be set as the initial symbol of the second special symbol. . The same applies to the initial symbols in the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  -In this embodiment and each modification, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different initial symbols among the special symbols corresponding to the same result of the special lottery. For example, one of a first big hit symbol and a second big hit symbol is set as an initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the other of the first big hit symbol and the second big hit symbol is set as an initial symbol of the second special symbol. May be. For example, one of a first small hit symbol and a second small hit symbol is set as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, and the first small hit symbol and the second small hit symbol are set as the initial symbols of the second special symbol. The other may be set. For example, as the initial symbol of the first special symbol, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is set, and as the initial symbol of the second special symbol, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are set. The other may be set. The same applies to the initial symbols in the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  -In this embodiment and each modification, the initial symbol of the first special symbol is one type, but is not limited thereto, and may be a plurality of types. In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the initial symbol of the second special symbol is one type, but is not limited to this, and may be a plurality of types. In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the initial symbol of the normal symbol is one type, but is not limited thereto, and may be a plurality of types.

-With respect to the present embodiment and each modified example, the small hit in the special lottery may be omitted except for the fifth modified example and the sixth modified example.
In the present embodiment and each modified example, there was one type of special loss symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the special loss symbol, the first special loss symbol of symbol number 0 and the second special loss symbol of symbol number 1 are provided. A design may be provided. In this case, the determination rate of the first special loss symbol in the loss variation processing is set to a higher probability than the determination rate of the second special loss symbol. 98/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the first special loss symbol, and 2/100 can be mentioned as an example of the determination rate of the second special loss symbol. Then, as one or both of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, an initial symbol different from the first special symbol is set. Even in this modified example, it can be easily estimated from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b whether or not the game information has been initialized.

  In the present embodiment, there is only one type of normal non-existent design, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is provided with a normal non-existent design of symbol number 0 and a second normal non-existent design of design number 1. Is also good. In this case, the determination rate of the first non-standard symbol in the normal non-standard variation process is set to a higher probability than the determination rate of the second normal non-standard symbol. 98/100 can be cited as an example of the determination rate of the first non-normal symbol, and 2/100 can be cited as an example of the determination rate of the second non-normal symbol. Then, a symbol different from the first non-normal symbol is set as an initial symbol of the ordinary symbol. Even in this modified example, it is difficult to specify whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e.

  -For this embodiment and each modification, the big hit probability, the small hit probability, and the miss probability in the special lottery are determined based on whether the game information is initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display units 13a and 13b. May be arbitrarily changed as long as it can be easily estimated.

  In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, it is easy to determine whether or not the game information has been initialized from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b, as the determination rate of the jackpot symbol in the jackpot variation process. It may be changed arbitrarily as long as it is within a possible range.

  In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the determination rate of the small hit symbol in the small hit change process is estimated from the initial symbols displayed on the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b as to whether or not the game information has been initialized. It may be changed arbitrarily as long as it can be easily performed.

  In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the normal winning probability and the loss probability in the normal lottery can be easily estimated from the initial symbols displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 13e as to whether or not the game information has been initialized. Any changes may be made within the range.

  -In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, as the initial symbol of one or two symbol display units that can be arbitrarily selected among the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e, a symbol that can be derived by the symbol display unit is used. The design derived with the highest probability may be set. Even with the configuration of the present modification, it is easy to estimate whether or not the game information has been initialized by the initial symbol in at least one symbol display unit.

  In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the area for storing the first to third symbol information in the main control RWM 44 is not limited to the area to which another address is allocated, but is the same area. You may. In this case, the first to third symbol information may be set in different bits of the 1-byte information.

  -In this embodiment and each modification example, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, and the type of the missing symbol may be appropriately changed. In addition, the type of the big hit symbol, the type of the small hit symbol, and the type of the missing symbol may be any one of a plurality of types and a plurality of types, respectively, and are not limited to those exemplified in the above-described embodiment and modified examples.

  In the present embodiment and each modification, the types of the first special symbols that can be derived in the first special game are not limited to four or five, but may be any of two, three, and six or more. You may. The types of the second special symbols that can be derived in the second special game are not limited to four or five, but may be any of two, three, and six or more. The types of the second special symbols that can be derived in the base game are not limited to two or three, but may be four or more.

  -About this embodiment and each modification, you may be the structure which does not perform one or two among a 1st special game, a 2nd special game, and a normal game. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not need to include the symbol display unit used for the variable game that is not executed.

-In this embodiment and each modification, at least one of the first to third symbol information may be excluded from the backup target information.
-About this embodiment and each modification, some or all of a special game and a normal game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. When a special game is displayed on the effect display device EH, the effect game may not be displayed.

  In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the RWM clearing process is executed before shifting to the setting change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed during the period of the setting change state. It may be executed at the end, or after the end of the setting change state and before shifting to the normal control state.

  In the present embodiment and each modification example, the setting condition for shifting to the setting change state may include that the mounting frame 11b is open. In the present embodiment and each modification, the condition for shifting to the setting confirmation state may include that the mounting frame 11b is open. When the mounting frame 11b is not opened, the main control CPU 42 may perform control so as not to shift to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state.

  In the present embodiment and each modification, the main control CPU 42 may detect a setting value error when the game board is replaced or when the power supply is stopped during the setting change state. It is preferable that the set value error can be canceled by establishing a set condition when the power is turned on, shifting to a set change state, and resetting the set value in the set change state.

-In this embodiment and each modification, the display 48 may be used also as the display means which displays the information different from a set value.
In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed, the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b display special symbols among symbols different from any of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the special non-hit symbol. A symbol different from the symbol may be displayed. Similarly, the normal symbol display section 13e may display a symbol different from the special symbol among the symbols different from the normal hit symbol and the non-normal symbol.

  In the present embodiment and each modification, when the setting is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the setting is performed on a part of the symbol display parts 13a, 13b, and 13e that can be arbitrarily selected, or on all the display parts. It may be configured not to perform one or both of the display for notifying the change state and the display for notifying the setting confirmation state.

  -In each embodiment, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided 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 for exclusively controlling the effect display device EH, a lamp board for exclusively controlling the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board for exclusively controlling the speaker SP. The system may further include a control board for controlling the board group collectively. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Reference numeral 10: pachinko machine, 13a: first special symbol display unit, 13b: second special symbol display unit, 13e: ordinary symbol display unit, 40: main control board, 41: microprocessor, 42: main control CPU, 44 ... Main control RWM, 44a: first area, 44b: second area, 44c: third area, 46: RWM clear switch, 47: setting device.

Claims (5)

Display means capable of displaying at least a fluctuating game;
Storage means capable of holding the stored information even after the power is turned off;
Control means for performing predetermined control based on information stored in the storage means,
Setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to change of the set value,
The information stored by the storage means includes the set value and the symbol information,
The control means includes:
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, the display means is controlled so as to display a winning symbol in the changing game. On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the changing game is executed. In the controlling the display means so as to display a lost symbol,
When a specific condition including at least that the setting operation unit is operated in a specific state is satisfied, the setting unit controls the setting value stored in the storage unit to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed,
Before or after the end of the setting change state, the symbol information stored in the storage unit is initialized, and the initial symbol is displayed based on the symbol information after the initialization. Control the display means,
The gaming machine, wherein the initial symbol is of one type, and a symbol different from the hit symbol and the lost symbol is set as the initial symbol.   The symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is specific symbol information that can identify a symbol different from the hit symbol and the lost symbol, and the initialization of the symbol information is stored in the storage unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein symbol information is set to the specific symbol information. Display means capable of displaying at least a fluctuating game;
Storage means capable of holding the stored information even after the power is turned off;
Control means for performing predetermined control based on information stored in the storage means,
Setting operation means configured to enable an operation related to change of the set value,
The information stored by the storage means includes the set value and the symbol information,
The control means includes:
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, the display means is controlled so as to display a winning symbol in the changing game. On the other hand, when the winning lottery is not won, the changing game is executed. In the controlling the display means so as to display a lost symbol,
When a specific condition including at least that the setting operation unit is operated in a specific state is satisfied, the setting unit controls the setting value stored in the storage unit to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed,
Before or after the end of the setting change state, the symbol information stored in the storage unit is initialized, and the initial symbol is displayed based on the symbol information after the initialization. Control the display means,
In the normal state set after the initialization of the symbol information, one of the winning probabilities of winning the winning lottery and the losing probability of not winning the winning lottery is set to a higher probability than the other probability. Has been
The initial symbol is of one type, and a symbol corresponding to a lottery result that is not set to a high probability in the hit lottery is set as the initial symbol, out of a hit or a loss. Gaming machine.   The symbol information that can specify the initial symbol is special symbol information that can identify the symbol determined in the initial symbol among the hit symbol and the lost symbol, and the symbol information is initialized. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the symbol information stored in the storage means is set as the special symbol information. The fluctuation game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fluctuation game is at least one of a special fluctuation game performed by changing a special symbol, and a normal fluctuation game performed by changing a normal symbol. Gaming machine.