JP2020028585A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which game amusement can be increased.SOLUTION: A special performance is executed when a special condition is satisfied, and a suggestive performance that suggests the set information, among a plurality of pieces of set information defining the degree of advantage regarding a big winning game. A special condition can be satisfied when a game ball enters a start ball entry port in the case where the number of holding games is a specific number of games. When the set information is specific set information, at least one of the execution frequency and the performance mode differs depending on the game state being controlled in the special performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to perform a jackpot lottery in response to a ball entering a starting port and, when the jackpot lottery is won, to provide a jackpot game that opens a jackpot. 1). Since the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in the big hit game, the interest is improved.

JP 2005-261711 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, since the degree of advantage relating to the big hit game, such as the big hit probability, is fixed for each model, as a result of a long game, there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be reduced by getting tired, There is a demand for an increase in interest in games.

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

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a start-up ball in which a game ball can be entered in a gaming machine that provides a big hit game that opens a big winning opening after a big hit display result is displayed in a symbol changing game. A mouth, a game state control means for controlling a game state, a setting control means for setting any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information defining a degree of advantage relating to the big hit game, and an effect for performing control for executing an effect Control means, and when a holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the starting entrance, the execution of the symbol changing game is held, and the holding condition is that the execution of the symbol changing game is held. This is a condition that is not satisfied when the number of pending games is the predetermined upper limit number of games, and the effect includes a special effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied. The special condition is a suggestion effect suggesting setting information set by the means, and the special condition is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the starting entrance when the number of reserved games is a specific number of games. Wherein, when the setting information set by the setting control means is specific setting information, the special effect is at least one of an execution frequency and an effect mode depending on a game state controlled by the game state control means. Is a different production.

In the above gaming machine, the specific game number may be the upper limit game number.
The gaming machine includes a first control unit that outputs control information and a second control unit that performs control based on the control information, wherein the second control unit has the effect control unit, The information may have a control information output when a game ball enters the starting entrance when the number of reserved games is the upper limit number of games.

In the gaming machine, the special condition may be a condition that can be satisfied during the execution of the symbol variation game and during the execution of the predetermined effect.
In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the start entrance includes a first start entrance through which a game ball can enter, and a second start entrance through which a game ball can enter. When the first holding condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the entrance, the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended, and when the game ball enters the second starting entrance, the second suspension is performed. When the condition is satisfied, the execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended, and the first suspension condition is the predetermined upper limit number of games in which the first reserved game number in which the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended is predetermined. The second holding condition is a condition that does not hold when the number of second held games in which the execution of the second symbol change game is held is the predetermined upper limit game number. 2 Opening state where game balls can enter the starting entrance The second starting entrance further includes opening / closing means operating so as to be able to take a closed state in which game balls cannot enter, and the game state controllable by the game state control means includes a non-ball entry rate improving state and There is a ball entry rate improvement state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting ball entrance than the non-ball entry rate improvement state, and the special condition is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting entrance when the first reserved game number is the specific game number, and is controlled to the ball entry rate improving state. Is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the second starting entrance when the second reserved game number is the specific game number, and the special effect is performed by the setting control. The setting information set by the means is the specific setting information The Rutoki, the may be configured as a production which is executed in different execution frequency when being controlled before entry ball-enhancing state and when it is controlled to a non-ball entrance rate improved state.

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the start entrance includes a first start entrance through which a game ball can enter, and a second start entrance through which a game ball can enter. When the first holding condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the entrance, the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended, and when the game ball enters the second starting entrance, the second suspension is performed. When the condition is satisfied, the execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended, and the first suspension condition is the predetermined upper limit number of games in which the first reserved game number in which the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended is predetermined. The second holding condition is a condition that does not hold when the number of second held games in which the execution of the second symbol change game is held is the predetermined upper limit game number. 2 Opening state where game balls can enter the starting entrance The second starting entrance further includes opening / closing means operating so as to be able to take a closed state in which game balls cannot enter, and the game state controllable by the game state control means includes a non-ball entry rate improving state and There is a ball entry rate improvement state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting ball entrance than the non-ball entry rate improvement state, and the special condition is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting entrance when the first reserved game number is the specific game number, and is controlled to the ball entry rate improving state. Is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the second starting entrance when the second reserved game number is the specific game number, and the special effect is performed by the setting control. The setting information set by the means is the specific setting information The Rutoki, said the case being controlled in a non-ball entrance-enhancing states may be configured is a demonstration that runs in a different representation embodiment as when being controlled before entry ball-enhancing conditions.

  The gaming machine may be configured so that the special effect may not be executed at the execution frequency of the special effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest to a game can be aimed at.

The figure which shows a pachinko gaming machine typically. The figure which shows a setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control content at the time of power-on. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a setting suggestion effect. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display aspect of an effect display device. The figure which shows the 1st setting suggestion effect control processing. The figure which shows the 2nd setting suggestion effect control processing. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution mode of a 1st setting suggestion effect.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) in this specification indicate each direction as viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, game balls (game media) are fired toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in illuminant (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing by the illuminant. The decorative lamp 17 performs an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing light (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 where the player can operate it. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in producing an effect.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position on the game board 20 where the information display device 22 can be visually recognized by a player. The information display device 22 notifies various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b is capable of executing a second special symbol change game (second change game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “special symbol variation game”. Game ". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In this specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the “fixed stop display” means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the big hit is obtained. In the special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the player has lost.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, a variable interval time (for example, “0.5 s”) is defined as a time from the end of the special game after the special symbol is fixedly displayed and the start of the next special game. Have been. That is, the variable interval time is a time period from the end of the current special game to the start of the next special game. In other words, the variable interval time is a time until the start of the next special game is allowed, and can be said to be a time until the start of the big hit game or the start of the standby state. The standby state is a state in which a special game or a big hit game is not performed.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is information that allows the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held to be recognizable because the hold condition (first hold condition) is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Is displayed. In the following description, the number of times of the first special game on hold is referred to as “first special hold number” (first reserved game number). The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d is information that allows the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held to be recognizable because the hold condition (second hold condition) is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Is displayed. In the following description, the number of held second special games is referred to as “second special held number” (second reserved game number). For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each “4”. In the following description, each of the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the maximum value of the second special reservation number is referred to as an upper limit number (upper limit game number).

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The ordinary symbol display section 22e can execute an ordinary symbol variation game (ordinary variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and finally the ordinary symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display unit 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize that the normal hit is achieved. In a base game, when a normal out of place symbol is derived, the player can recognize that the normal out of place symbol is obtained. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol winning lottery is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous for the player because the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (normal reserve game number) to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary reservations is “4”.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, examples of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect design variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol patterns in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols of all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. When a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of alignment with an effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a portion of the effect symbol is different from the effect symbols of the other columns, such as “787” or “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present specification, “temporarily stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) of a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a fluctuating 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 effect of the effect design are different.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The second starting port 29 serving as a starting ball entrance and a second starting ball entrance allows game balls to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a path through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. Thus, the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball entering the second start port 29 (a game ball entered the second start port 29). The second special game may be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 (is executable).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary variable member 30 as an opening / closing means that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be or can easily enter the second starting port 29. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an ordinary actuator A1 for operating the ordinary variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game. Thus, the ordinary variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which it is difficult or impossible for a game ball to enter the special winning opening 31. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. In this manner, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state. In other words, the big hit game is a game in which the special winning opening 31 is in an allowable state (set to an allowable state).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 as a normal starting ball entrance is capable of entering a game ball, and includes a gate sensor SE4 for detecting a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game may be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning port 34 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning ports.

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

  In the present embodiment, an induced electric field sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined radio wave (a radio wave in a predetermined frequency band in the present embodiment) is provided. When a predetermined radio wave is generated by a radio wave generator or the like, the predetermined radio wave is detected by the induced electric field sensor SE6, and a radio wave detection error occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the frame 11 is provided with a lower plate capable of storing game balls, and game balls are paid out to the lower plate via a passage formed therein. The passage is provided with a full sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball. When the lower plate is full of game balls, the game balls stay in the passage, and when the game balls are continuously detected by the full sensor SE7 for a predetermined time, a full error occurs.

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

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

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) is changed to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening the normal variable member 30 in one normal hitting game as compared with the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hitting game. At least one of the controls for setting the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the allowable state in the low base state. Note that the ordinary hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the ordinary variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which game balls do not easily enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared to the high base state.

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

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes the low probability state and the high probability state, the high base state (increased ball entry rate improved state), and the low base state (non-ball entry rate enhanced state).
Next, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of set values in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value. In the following description, "the n-th set value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (where n = 1 to 6).

  The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 in each of the settings (settings 1 to 6) are high in the order of the jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, so that it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. In other words, the jackpot probability in the low-probability state and the jackpot probability in the high-probability state are defined for the plurality of types of set values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit probability changes according to the set value. In addition, the jackpot probability (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery) when controlled to the high-probability state and the jackpot probability when controlled to the low-probability state differ depending on the current setting value. The set value does not need to be six steps, and may be any of two to five steps, seven steps or more. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, but the set probability (decision ratio) of the type of the jackpot is the same regardless of the set value.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation section (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 4) is turned on and the RWM clear switch is set. When the power is turned on while 40d (shown in FIG. 4) is turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

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

  When the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, various types of information that are backed up are initialized. It is configured to be initialized.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is turned on and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the setting check mode is entered. Transition.

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

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

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a plurality of round games for opening the special winning opening 31 are performed after the opening time has elapsed. Round games are performed with the upper limit being the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (9 in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the special winning opening 31 or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process ends when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition in which each of a plurality of round games is ended includes a first end condition in which the number of game balls entered in the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit, and a condition in which the game ball is entered in the special winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, the large winning opening 31 is opened when the round game starts and closed when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. As described above, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can be opened in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning member 31 is set. Takes an open state, and when a termination condition for ending each round game is established, the special winning opening 31 takes a closed state. In the big hit game, when the last round game ends, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of big hit symbols are the symbol ZA, and 35 types of big hit symbols are the symbol ZB. Each is classified. Also, among the 100 types of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of big hit symbols are classified into the symbol Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols are classified into the symbol Zb. Have been. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of big hits as the type of big hit in the first special game, and there are two types of big hits as the type of big hit in the second special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, the type of the big hit is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the type of the big hit symbol. Also, as the type of the jackpot game provided based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used to represent the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb.

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

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit time of the round game (25 s in the present embodiment) is defined as each big hit game. In the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of big hit games.

  In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the end of the big hit game. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the high probability state and the high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. In the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the end of the big hit game. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given, and a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in the present embodiment) of the special game is ended or the upper limit number of times is reached. The high base state is provided until the big hit game is provided before the special game is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the probability as shown in FIG. 2 is defined as the big hit probability. The normal hit probability is set to 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary winning game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. "12" is set when the game is detected, and "5" is set when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

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

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

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

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display device 40f. The main control CPU 40a as the first control means performs various processes by executing the main control program. In particular, the main control CPU 40a outputs various control signals to the sub-control CPU 41a by executing the main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, for example, the type of the reach effect. It is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, the fluctuation pattern is from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The effect content of the effect game performed during the period may not be information that can be specified.

  The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for finally deriving the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect is defined. In the outreach reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the outlier symbol combination after the reach effect are defined. In the loss variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content that finally derives a symbol combination of the loss without the reach effect is defined.

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

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE7 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE7 detect a game ball. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a and the full sensor SE7 are connected via a payout control board that controls the payout of game balls. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the payout control board is not used. May be connected.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 22.

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

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

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

  The setting device 40e is configured to be capable of performing an operation of instructing a transition to a setting control mode as a setting control state for performing control regarding a setting value. In the present embodiment, the setting control mode includes a setting change mode in which the internally set value can be changed and a setting change mode in which the internally set value cannot be changed but the set value can be specified. There is a setting confirmation mode to be displayed. In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the on state, the mode shifts to the setting change mode, and the setting is changed. When the power is turned on when the setting operation unit of the unit 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the OFF state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode.

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

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a as the second control unit performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub-control program. In particular, the sub control CPU 41a performs control based on control information from the main control CPU 40a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores voice effect data relating to the sound effect of the speaker 18.

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

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

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

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch 60a. When the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is supplied from an external power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10, each of the control boards 40, 41 When power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 41, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is started by a power-on startup process (boot process), it first performs a power-on process. In the power-on process, the presence or absence of transition to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) and the main control RAM 40c are determined according to the operation states of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e when the power is turned on. Is controlled.

  First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d has been turned on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d has been turned on when an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on is input.

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

  After performing the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting unit 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been turned on when an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is turned on is input.

  When it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated to be turned on when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated to be turned off when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a uses the main setting value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in a command output process performed as an interrupt process. The set value specified by the set value command is a set value when the power is turned off, and is also a set value that has been backed up.

  When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub control board 41, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "power-on initial command") for designating startup by initialization in an output buffer, and ends the power-on process. I do.

  On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e has been operated to be turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to a setting change mode. When shifting to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "change start command") that can specify the start of the setting change mode in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the main set value flag allocated to the main control RAM 40c, and performs display for notifying the read set value. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. The main setting value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set value. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the read set value (hereinafter, referred to as a “power-on set value command”) in the output buffer.

  In the setting change mode, each time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a changes the setting value from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →... → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → Change so as to loop. In this processing, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to perform a display for notifying the changed set value every time the set value is changed.

  In the setting change mode, when the setting device 40e is turned off (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is turned on is not input) in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the main control CPU 40a at that time. The set value stored in the set value flag is determined, and the setting change mode ends. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control processing.

  After ending the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a “setting value command”) that can specify the determined setting value in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "power-on initial command") designating activation by initialization in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
When it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated to be turned on when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d has been operated to be turned off when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs a return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether various types of backed up information are normal. Whether the backed-up various information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by confirming the status of the backup flag and confirming that the checksums match. When various types of information that have been backed up are abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c.

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

  If it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been turned on at the time of turning on the power (if it is determined that the setting device 40e has been turned off at the time of turning on the power), the main control CPU 40a sends the main control CPU 40a assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the set value flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is set in the output buffer. The set value specified by the set value command is a set value when the power is turned off, and is also a set value that has been backed up.

When the set value command is set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on power recovery command and the symbol state designation command in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been turned on when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control processing, the main control CPU 40a shifts to a setting confirmation mode. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "confirmation start command") that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the main set value flag allocated to the main control RAM 40c, and performs display for notifying the read set value. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, even when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f.

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

  After ending the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a sets a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c in the output buffer. As described above, since the set value is not changed in the setting check mode, the set value stored in the main set value flag is the set value when the power is turned on, and the set value when the power is turned off. But also. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation end command”) that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode in the output buffer.

  After that, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "power-on power recovery time command") designating restoration based on the various types of backed up information in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a "symbol state designation command") for designating a control state at the time of restoration (also at the time of power interruption) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on processing. The symbol state designation command is to return to the state where the first special game is being executed, to return to the state where the second special game is being executed, and to return to the state of the big hit game based on the first special game. , And a command for performing a return to a jackpot game based on the second special game.

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

  When the RWM clear switch 40d is turned off and the setting unit 40e is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is turned off and the setting unit 40e is turned off, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process in the power-on process and does not perform the setting confirmation control process. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the above-described power-on process corresponds to a setting control unit that sets (at least) any one of a plurality of setting values that determine the jackpot probability. I do. In the present embodiment, the big hit probability corresponds to the degree of advantage related to the big hit game.

  Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined.

  When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition (first hold condition) of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated first reserved number in the output buffer.

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

  When the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the processing when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number. As described above, the first holding condition is that the first special holding number (the number of reserved games in which the execution of the first special game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit game number, the first upper limit game number). Is not satisfied when In addition, when the first special reservation number has reached the predetermined upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a has entered a game ball into the first starting port 28 when the first special reservation number has reached the upper limit number. (Hereinafter, referred to as a first start winning command) is set in the output buffer. Such a first start winning command is a command output when a game ball enters the first start port 28 when the first special reserve number is the upper limit number.

  When the game ball is not inserted into the first starting port 28, when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control is performed. The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When a game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserve number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined.

  When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". Thereby, the hold condition (second hold condition) of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the updated second reserved number in the output buffer.

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

  When the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the processing when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number. As described above, the second holding condition is that the second special holding number (the number of reserved games in which the execution of the second special game is held) reaches the predetermined upper limit number (the upper limit game number, the second upper limit game number). Is not satisfied when Further, the main control CPU 40a is capable of specifying that a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 when the second special holding number has reached the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as a second starting winning command). Is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input processing ends. Such a second start winning command is a command that is output when a game ball enters the second start port 29 when the second special reserve number is the upper limit number.

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

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

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the first buffer number command capable of specifying the updated first special number in the output buffer. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first from the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a deletes the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a, based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b, It is determined whether or not a big hit is won. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is performed so that the big hit determination value corresponding to each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The big hit determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. The determination as to whether or not to win the jackpot is made based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the current setting value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. . The determination as to whether or not to win the big hit may be made based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a fluctuation pattern of the first special game by a lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined big hit symbol in an output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provide information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of an effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines a variation pattern corresponds to a variation pattern determination unit.

  On the other hand, in the case of a losing that does not win a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the losing symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display section 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the outreach variation pattern and the outfall variation pattern based on the read random number value used to determine the variation pattern. As described above, the main control CPU 40a that determines a variation pattern corresponds to a variation pattern determination unit.

  When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, similarly to the case of the big hit, and ends the special symbol start processing.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol or the missing symbol based on the result of the subtraction of the second special reserved number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), and the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment). The determination of the variation pattern, the symbol command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process ends.

  When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures a fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variable time set in the variable pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the stop of the variation of the effect symbol when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game information). (Indicated as an end command) in the output buffer.

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

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

  Further, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in an output buffer. When the last round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the high-probability state when the big hit game ends, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the game is controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is ended, in the main control RAM 40c. Set to status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value which can specify the control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the main control RAM 40c stores the number corresponding to the upper limit number as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given.

  Then, each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

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

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high-probability state in the main-probability-state flag, the information that can specify the high-probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-probability state command). ) Is set as the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can specify the low base state is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set as the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls a game state corresponds to a game state control unit.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the time of power-on with power-on (supply). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is activated earlier than the main control CPU 40a, so that when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a can wait.

  When the set value command is input, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command, and stores the specified set value in the sub set value flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-setting value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the set value.

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

  Then, when an effect is executed from the effect content in the initial state or the state before returning, when a predetermined control command is input at a predetermined timing from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

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

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is a lost symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the lost symbols by the effect symbol.

  In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a fluctuation pattern based on a game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a establishes the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, a symbol combination including the reach (for example, “787”). To determine. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the outreach reach variation pattern has been determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol when a predetermined timing comes after the effect game is started, and the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol triggered by the input of the game end command. Is derived. The sub-control CPU 41a may measure a change time that can be specified from the change pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  In this way, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (for example, a reach effect) based on the fluctuation pattern during the execution of the special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to an effect control unit.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
Upon input of the opening command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the round effect is ended. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a setting suggestion effect can be executed. The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed in an effect mode according to the set current setting value, and is a suggestion effect suggesting the current setting value. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed when the execution condition is satisfied. The setting suggestion effect includes a first setting suggestion effect and a second setting suggestion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the first setting suggestion effect, when the special game is executed in the low base state, the first special holding number is the upper limit number and the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 28. Is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the ball is entered, and a special character image imitating the character CA is displayed on the effect display device 27. In the first setting suggestion effect, when the special game is executed in the high base state, the second special holding number is the upper limit number in the high base state, and the game ball enters the second starting port 29. This is an effect in which the execution condition can sometimes be satisfied, in which a special sound is output from the speaker 18.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect in which, when the special reach effect is executed when the special game is executed in the low base state, the execution condition can be satisfied, This is an effect in which a background image of a special color different from the normal color is displayed on the effect display device 27. That is, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the specific reach effect is executed with the special color background image during the execution of the special game. The second setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition is not satisfied in the high base state. In addition, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be established by determining the variation pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed, and whether the game ball has entered each of the starting ports 28 and 29 or not. This is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied irrespective of.

  Thus, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are controlled when the set value is any one of the settings 4 or more, when the low base state is controlled and when the high base state is controlled. It can be said that this is an effect that is executed in a different effect mode from when it is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed when the set value that is set is 3 or more, and the set value that is set Is an effect that cannot be executed when is less than or equal to the setting 2. In other words, by executing the first setting suggestion effect, it is possible to specify that the set value that is set is 3 or more, and the set value that is set is suggested.

  Also, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed when the second setting suggestion effect is being executed and the set value is equal to or greater than the setting 5, and the set value is equal to or less than the setting 4 Is a non-executable effect ("indicated as duplicate execution" in the figure). In other words, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the second setting suggestion effect is being executed, it is possible to specify that the set value is equal to or more than the setting 5, and the set value is set. Is suggested.

  In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect is performed when the first setting suggestion effect is being performed, so that it is not possible to specify that the set value that is set is 5 or more. Absent. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the setting value set by the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is 3 or more, and thereafter, the setting value set by the execution of the second setting suggestion effect is 4 or more. It is possible to specify something.

  On the other hand, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed when the set value is equal to or more than the setting 4, and cannot be executed when the set value is equal to or less than the setting 3. In other words, by executing the second setting suggestion effect, it is possible to specify that the set value that is set is 4 or more, and the set value that is set is suggested.

  In the present embodiment, the execution probability (execution frequency) of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the set value that is set and the base state that is being controlled. Specifically, when the set value that is set is any one of the settings 4 or more, the execution probability at which the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state is determined, and the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state. Execution probability. Further, the execution probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state is higher than the execution probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the high base state. Further, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed in the high base state, and the execution probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the high base state is different from the execution probability in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the high base state. Higher than the probability.

  When the set value that is set is setting 3, the execution probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state is higher than the execution probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the high base state. . In addition, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed in the low base state and the high base state, and the execution probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the high base state is different from the execution probability of the second setting suggestion effect in the high base state. Higher than the probability of execution.

  In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect has a lower execution probability than the second setting suggestion effect. The first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect also appear in consideration of the degree of entry of the game ball into each of the starting ports 28 and 29, the probability of the specific variation pattern being determined, and the variation time of the variation pattern. The rate also has the same relationship as the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect.

  Thus, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are controlled when the set value is any one of the settings 4 or more, when the low base state is controlled and when the high base state is controlled. It can be said that the effect is executed with a different execution probability than when it is performed. Further, the first setting suggestion effect is different when the set value is any one of the settings 3 or more, when the low base state is controlled and when the high base state is controlled. It can be said that the production is performed with probability. Note that the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect includes an execution probability that the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect corresponds to a special effect and a first special effect, and the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to a special effect and a second special effect, respectively. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition and the first special condition, and the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition and the second special condition, respectively. In the present embodiment, at least one of the settings 3 to 6 corresponds to the specific setting information. In the present embodiment, an effect mode in which a special color background image is displayed corresponds to a specific effect mode. In the present embodiment, the specific reach effect corresponds to a predetermined effect.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols are in the low base state, and the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, and as shown in FIG. When the execution is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed as the fixed stop is variably displayed. In this case, a notification image “setting suggestion due to over winning” may be displayed. As a result, it is possible for the player to specify that the set value set by making an over-win is suggested. Such notification images include, for example, "Is the character CA high setting,""Special sound high setting,""Special color background image high setting," or "Special color background image character CA. There is also a "high setting".

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the first special reserve number is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28, a special character image imitating the character CA is displayed. May be displayed. In this manner, by executing the first setting suggestion effect in which the special character image is displayed, it is possible to specify that the set value is 3 or more, and the set value is indicated. Will be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the effect symbol may be determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 6E, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the effect symbols in the left and right rows are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, and a specific reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 6 (g). In this case, a normal color background image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. As described above, when the specific reach effect is performed, the set value is not suggested by displaying the normal color background image. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the effect symbol may be determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the execution of the next special game is started, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, and a specific reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 7 (c). In this case, a special color background image and a character image imitating the character CB are displayed. As described above, when the specific reach effect is executed, the second setting suggestion effect in which the background image of the special color is displayed is executed, so that the set value that is set is equal to or more than the setting 4. It becomes possible, and the set value that has been set is suggested. Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, the effect symbol may be determined and stopped and displayed as a symbol combination of a big hit.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), a big hit game is started. During the big hit game, the first setting suggestion effect is not executed even when the number of special reservations is the upper limit number and a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29. Also, in the variable interval time, the first setting suggestion effect is not executed even when the number of special reservations is the upper limit number and a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28, 29.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (f), when the big hit game ends, the game is in the high base state and the effect symbols are fixed and displayed, and the execution of the special game is started as shown in FIG. 7 (g). Then, the effect symbol, which has been displayed as the fixed stop, is variably displayed. When the second special holding number is the upper limit number, a special sound may be output from the speaker 18 when a game ball enters the second starting port 29. As described above, by executing the first setting suggestion effect in which the special sound is output, it is possible to specify that the set value is equal to or more than the setting 3, and the set value is suggested. It will be. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the effect symbol may be determined and stopped and displayed as a lost symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the low base state, the effect symbols are displayed with a fixed stop, and as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the fixed stop display is made. The effect design that has been performed is displayed in a variable manner.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), when a full error occurs, an error image "Please remove the ball" is displayed on the effect display device 27, and "Please remove the ball". By outputting the error voice from the speaker 18, an error notification that a full error has occurred is performed. In this case, the error image “Please pull out the ball” is an image displayed as the foreground image in a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the effect display of the effect symbol is not displayed. It is visible.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8D, even when a full error occurs, when the first special holding number is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28, , A special character image imitating the character CA may be displayed. Also in this case, the error image "Please remove the ball" is an image displayed in a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and a special character image can be visually recognized. As described above, even when a full error occurs, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is permitted.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the execution of the special game is started in the low base state, the effect symbol that has been fixed and stopped is displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), if a radio wave error occurs, an error image of “error”, “radio wave detected”, “call the attendant” is displayed on the effect display device 27. At the same time, an error sound indicating that a radio wave error has occurred is output by outputting an error sound “radio wave detected” from the speaker 18. In this case, the error images “error”, “radio wave detected”, and “call the attendant” are displayed as the foreground image in all the display areas 27r of the effect display device 27. It is an image, and the fluctuation display of the effect design is not visible. In addition, when a radio wave error occurs, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted, and when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special reserve number is the upper limit number, A special character image imitating the character CA is not displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), when the radio wave error is released, the display of the image accompanying the execution of the special game is restarted, for example, the effect symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when the radio wave error is released, when the first special opening number is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the character CA May be displayed. Thus, when the radio wave error is canceled, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is permitted.

  Here, an error control process for executing error control for various errors will be described. The error control process is a process called by the main control CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

  The main control CPU 40a determines whether there is a radio wave error based on a signal from the induced electric field sensor SE6. In this process, when the main control CPU 40a detects a predetermined radio wave for a predetermined continuous period based on a signal from the induction electric field sensor SE6, the main control CPU 40a determines that the radio wave error has occurred, and specifies the radio wave error. Possible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Thereby, the main control CPU 40a can specify the occurrence of the radio wave error.

  When determining that there is a radio wave error, the main control CPU 40a sets information capable of specifying a predetermined time (30s in the present embodiment) in a radio wave error counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a determines that the radio wave error counter is not “0” when it is determined that the radio wave error information is still stored in the main control RAM 40c but the predetermined radio wave is not detected. , Subtract the radio wave error counter. Then, when the radio wave error counter becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a deletes information capable of specifying a radio wave error from the main control RAM 40c. Accordingly, when detecting the occurrence of a radio wave error, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after determining that the predetermined radio wave has not been detected. Thus, cancellation of the radio wave error can be specified.

  When information that can specify a radio wave error is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a radio wave error command that can specify the occurrence of a radio wave error in the output buffer at predetermined intervals. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can output a radio wave error command to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a full error has occurred based on a signal from the full sensor SE7. In this process, when the main control CPU 40a detects a game ball for a predetermined continuous period based on a signal from the full sensor SE7, the main control CPU 40a determines that the full error has occurred, and can specify the full error. The information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can specify occurrence of a full error.

  The main control CPU 40a specifies the full error when the game ball is not detected based on the signal from the full sensor SE7, although the information that can specify the full error is still stored in the main control RAM 40c. Possible information is deleted from the main control RAM 40c. This allows the main control CPU 40a to specify the release of the full error when it is determined that the game ball has not been detected when the full error is detected.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores information capable of specifying a full error in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a full error command capable of specifying the occurrence of the full error in the output buffer. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can output a full error command to the sub control CPU 41a. When the information that can specify the full error has been deleted from the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a full error release command that can specify the release of the full error in the output buffer. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can output a full error release command to the sub control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, even when a radio wave error or a full error occurs, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process are performed in the same manner as when no radio wave error or a full error occurs. Performed, but not limited to. For example, even when a radio wave error has occurred, execution of various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process may be interrupted, unlike the case where no radio wave error has occurred.

  Next, an error notification process for notifying various errors will be described. The error notification process is a process called by the sub control CPU 41a at predetermined intervals.

  The sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the error image of the radio wave error and to output the error sound of the radio wave error from the speaker 18 in response to the input of the radio wave error command. Thereby, the effect display device 27 and the speaker 18 notify the occurrence of the radio wave error. In the present embodiment, the error image of the radio wave error is displayed as the foreground image by being superimposed on the image during the effect symbol variation game, during the big hit game, and during the standby state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the error notification of the radio wave error when the radio wave error command is not input again until a predetermined time has elapsed after the input of the radio wave error command.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an error image of the full error on the occasion of the input of the full error command, and causes the speaker 18 to output an error sound of the full error. Thereby, the effect display device 27 and the speaker 18 notify the occurrence of the full error. In the present embodiment, the error image of the full error is displayed as the foreground image superimposed on the image during the effect symbol variation game, during the big hit game, and during the standby state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the error notification of the full error when the full error release command is input.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 40a determines that there is a radio wave error, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 27 perform notification of the radio wave error. Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines that the error is the full error, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 27 perform notification of the full error. In the present embodiment, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 27 that perform error notification correspond to a notification unit.

  Next, a notification image display control process for displaying a notification image will be described. The notification image display control process is a process called by the sub-control CPU 41a when a game start command is input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs a notification image display lottery. In the present embodiment, the notification image display lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to display the notification image and the type of the notification image to be displayed with a predetermined probability. Further, in the present embodiment, as the notification image, for example, “setting suggestion by over winning”, “may be high setting by character CA”, “may be high setting by special voice”, “may be high setting by special color background image” , An image “special color background image with higher character CA” is included. When the notification image display lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the type of the notification image to be displayed in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the notification image display control process.

  In a process different from the notification image display control process, when information indicating the type of the notification image to be displayed is stored in the sub control RAM 41c, the sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the notification image, A notification that can specify that the determination probability of the setting suggestion variation pattern is different according to the set value is performed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby timer is “0” (Step S101). This standby timer is allocated to the sub control RAM 41c, and is a timer for controlling the execution interval of the first setting suggestion effect. That is, the standby timer is a timer for determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the first setting suggestion effect was previously executed.

  When determining that the standby timer is not “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted until a predetermined time has elapsed since the first setting suggestion effect was previously executed.

  On the other hand, when determining that the standby timer is “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a special game is being played (step S102). In this process, if it is not determined that the special game is being played, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted when the special game is not being performed, that is, during the big hit game, during the variable interval time, and during the standby state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game is being played, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the occurrence of the specific error (step S103). In the present embodiment, the specific error corresponds to a serious error such as a radio wave error and does not correspond to a minor error such as a full error, but is not limited thereto. In the present embodiment, when a radio wave error is applied as the specific error, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the radio wave error command has not been input again until a predetermined time has elapsed since the radio wave error command was input. It is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed from the occurrence of the error. When it is not determined that the predetermined time has elapsed since the occurrence of the specific error, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the occurrence of the specific error, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a radio wave error occurs in the low base state, the display of the character image as the first setting suggestion effect is restricted, so that the error image of the radio wave error can be easily specified. it can. On the other hand, when a radio wave error occurs in the high base state, the output of the special sound as the first setting suggestion effect is regulated, so that the error sound of the radio wave error can be easily specified.

  On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined time has elapsed from the occurrence of the specific error, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the vehicle is in the low base state based on the value set in the sub base state flag (step S104). ). If it is determined that the vehicle is in the low base state, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the state is the low base state, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S106.

  In step S105, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first special hold number is the upper limit number and the first start winning command has been input. That is, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 when the upper limit number of the first special reserve number is reached (so-called “over winning”). )). If the first special hold number is the upper limit number and it is not determined that the first start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special hold number is the upper limit number and the first start winning command has been input, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S107. As described above, when the first special holding number is the upper limit number in the low base state and the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied.

  In step S106, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second special holding number is the upper limit number and the second start winning command has been input. That is, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 29 when the upper limit number of the second special reserve number is reached (so-called “over winning”). )). When the second special holding number is the upper limit number and it is not determined that the second start winning command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the second special holding number is the upper limit number and the second start winning command has been input, the sub control CPU 41a proceeds to step S107. As described above, when the second special holding number is the upper limit number in the high base state and the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied.

  In step S107, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game is a special game in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed based on the information set in the second setting suggestion effect execution flag. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether to execute the second setting suggestion effect and the content of the effect of the second setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is set when a special game in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed is started, and is initialized when the special game ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special game in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed is being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second setting suggestion effect is executed. It may be determined whether it is a period during which the second setting suggestion effect is actually executed in the special game. When it is not determined that the game is the special game in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S109 without executing step S108.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game is to execute the second setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the current setting value is equal to or greater than the setting 5 (step S108). When it is determined that the current setting value is not equal to or more than the setting 5, the first setting suggestion effect control process ends. Thereby, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted when the current setting value is not equal to or more than the setting 5 (any one of the setting 4 or less). Become. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current setting value is equal to or larger than the setting 5, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first setting suggestion effect lottery for determining whether to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the content (type) of the effect of the first setting suggestion effect. An effect lottery process is executed. In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that is won when the current set value is equal to or more than the setting 3, and is a lottery that has a higher probability as the set value is larger. Therefore, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect that can specify that the setting is 3 or more, and suggests the set value that has been set. Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 in the low base state, the first ball has a higher probability than when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 in the high base state. Execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first setting suggestive effect lottery has been won (step S110). If it is not determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S111), and can specify a predetermined time in the standby timer. Is set (step S112), and the first setting suggestion effect control process ends. The first setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the first setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. In particular, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the low base state, information that can specify the effect content in which a special character image imitating the character CA is displayed is set in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag. Is done. On the other hand, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the high base state, information that can specify the effect content for outputting the special sound is set in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag. The first setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is set when the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is started, and is initialized when the execution of the first setting suggestion effect ends. The standby timer is set to a value that can specify a time longer than the production time of the first setting suggestion production.

  In the present embodiment, assuming that the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 s and that the minimum fluctuation time of one special game is 3 s, from the start of one special game to the end thereof In between, a plurality of game balls can enter each starting port 28, 29. Assuming such a configuration, when the set values are the same, each starting port 28 is not used until the number of special reservations reaches the upper limit and stops being the upper limit. , 29, it is determined that the first setting suggestive effect lottery will be won with the same probability, no matter how many balls have entered. In other words, a plurality of game balls can enter the starting ports 28 and 29 between the time when the special reserve number reaches the upper limit number and the time when the special reserve number does not reach the upper limit number, and the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is as follows. It can be said that the condition is established with the same probability when a game ball enters each starting port 28, 29 regardless of the number of game balls entering each starting port 28.

  In a process different from the first setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the first setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first setting suggestion effect execution flag. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the first setting suggestion effect to be executed with the specified effect content. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display a special character image imitating the character CA on the effect display device 27 in the low base state. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 to output a special sound in the high base state. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the first setting suggestion effect.

  As described above, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is such that when the first special holding number is the upper limit number when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special holding number is the upper limit number, This is a condition that can be satisfied, and when the game is controlled to the high base state, the condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 when the second special reserve number is the upper limit number.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a specific variation pattern (step S121). In the present embodiment, the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern that can be determined in the low base state. Further, the specific fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation pattern in which a specific reach effect is executed and a loss reach fluctuation pattern, and is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than the loss fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. If the variation pattern specified by the game start command is not determined to be the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second setting suggestion effect control process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect, and the effect content (type) of the second setting suggestion effect. Then, a second setting suggestive effect lottery process for performing a second setting suggestive effect lottery for determining (Step S122) is performed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second setting suggestive effect lottery has been won (step S123). If it is not determined that the second setting suggestive effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second setting suggestive effect control process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second setting suggestive effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the effect content of the second setting suggestive effect to be executed in the second setting suggestive effect execution flag (step S124). ), End the second setting suggestion effect control process. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

  In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed by inputting a game start command that specifies a specific variation pattern that can be determined in the low base state, and the second setting suggestion effect is performed in the low base state. This is an executable effect. As described above, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied when the specific variation pattern is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery to be won when the current set value is equal to or more than the setting 4, and is a lottery to be won with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. For this reason, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that can specify that the setting is 4 or more, and is an effect that suggests the set value that is set.

  In a process different from the second setting suggestion effect control process, when information that can specify that the second setting suggestion effect is to be executed is set in the second setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the second setting suggestion effect execution flag. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the second setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to display the special color background image on the effect display device 27 so as to execute the second setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the second setting suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the loss variation pattern corresponds to the first variation pattern, and the specific variation patterns (big hit variation pattern and loss reach variation pattern) in which the specific reach effect is executed correspond to the second variation pattern.

Next, an execution mode of the first setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the number of special reservations is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters each starting port 28, 29, an allowable period in which the execution condition of the first setting suggestive effect can be satisfied, There is a regulation period during which the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect cannot be satisfied. In the present embodiment, the allowable period in which the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is permitted corresponds to the first period, and the restriction period in which the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted corresponds to the second period.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T10, an allowable period in which the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is allowed until the execution of the specific game ends. . Further, when the execution of the specific game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T11 and the variable interval time starts, the regulation period in which the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is regulated is set.

  At the timing indicated by the symbol T12, when the execution of the next special game starts after the variable interval time has elapsed, the allowable period is reached. In this special game, even when the execution of the specific reach effect (indicated as “specific R” in the figure) is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T13, the allowable period is reached. Thus, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied during execution of the special game and execution of the specific reach effect (particularly, the second setting suggestion effect).

  Then, when the execution of the specific game ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T14, the variable interval time starts and the regulation period starts. Further, at the timing indicated by the symbol T15, even if the variable interval time elapses and the big hit game is started, the restriction period is continued. As described above, the regulation period includes a period from the end of the execution of the special game to the elapse of the variable interval time, and a period during which the big hit game is provided. In other words, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that cannot be established regardless of whether or not a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 during the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T20, the allowable period is reached. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T21, the first special reserve number is the upper limit number, and the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is started in response to the game ball entering the first starting port 28. Then, the regulation period is over the prescribed time t0. In the present embodiment, the specified time t0 is a time longer than the effect time of the first setting suggestive effect. Then, the first setting suggestion effect is performed from the timing indicated by the reference sign T21 to the timing indicated by the reference sign T22. After that, when a specified time elapses from the timing indicated by the reference sign T21, the allowable period is reached at the timing indicated by the reference sign T23. As described above, the regulation period includes a period from the time when the game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 and the first setting suggestion effect is executed to the time when the specified time elapses.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T30, the allowable period is reached. Then, when the occurrence of a radio wave error is detected at the timing indicated by the symbol T31 and a radio wave error command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a, the regulation period starts. Subsequently, after the radio wave error command is input at the timing shown by the code T32 and the predetermined time t1 elapses without the radio wave error command being input at the timing shown by the code T33, the allowable period is reached. As described above, the regulation period extends from the timing indicated by the symbol T31 to the timing indicated by the symbol T33. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time t1 is a time longer than the production time of the first setting suggestion production. In the present embodiment, during the regulation period, the timing when it is determined that a specific error such as a radio wave error, and the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed without inputting a radio wave error command after the specific error is determined. There is a period between. In other words, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that cannot be satisfied when it is determined that there is a radio wave error.

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

  (2) In addition to this, there are a first setting suggestion effect and a second setting suggestion effect as suggestion effects suggesting a set value set among a plurality of setting values. The first setting suggestion effect is performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special reservation number is the upper limit number in the low base state, and when the second special reservation number is the upper limit number in the high base state. Is an effect that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 29. On the other hand, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed irrespective of whether a game ball has entered the starting ports 28 and 29 or not. Therefore, in order to predict the set value that has been set, the sense of expectation for the execution of each setting suggestive effect can be raised, and by providing an opportunity for game balls to enter the starting ports 28 and 29, , Can play aggressive games. And, in addition to this, it is possible to give variety to the setting suggestion effect while giving attention to whether the number of special reservations is the upper limit number or whether a game ball has entered each starting port 28, 29, It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (3) In particular, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the number of special reservations reaches the upper limit number. For this reason, even if each of the hold conditions is not satisfied, intentionally stopping the launch of the game ball (so-called “stopping”) is suppressed in order to predict the set value. By providing an opportunity for game balls to enter the starting openings 28 and 29, a positive game can be played, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (4) The execution condition of the first setting suggestive effect is a condition that can be satisfied during execution of the special game and execution of the specific reach effect. For this reason, even during the execution of the special game and the execution of the specific reach effect, an opportunity is provided to allow game balls to enter the starting ports 28 and 29 in order to predict the set value. By doing so, a positive game can be played, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) There are a variation pattern in which a reach effect is not executed and a variation pattern in which a specific reach effect is executed (a loss reach variation pattern and a big hit variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed is a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than the loss fluctuation pattern. The execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied when a variation pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed is determined. The second setting suggestion effect is performed during execution of the special game. Is an effect in which a specific reach effect is executed with a special color background image. On the other hand, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied during execution of the second setting suggestion effect. For this reason, when the fluctuation time is longer than the loss fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed is determined, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the second setting suggestion effect will be executed. In addition to this, even in the case where the second setting suggestion effect is being executed, an aggressive game is performed by providing each starting port 28.29 with an opportunity to enter a game ball. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) When it is determined that the error is a specific error such as a radio wave error, a notification about the specific error is issued. Then, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that cannot be satisfied when it is determined that the specific error has occurred. For this reason, when it is determined that a specific error has occurred, the first setting suggestion effect is not executed even if a game ball is inserted into each of the starting ports 28 and 29, and the notification regarding the specific error is given priority. Can be done.

  (7) A plurality of game balls can enter each starting port 28.29 between the time when the number of special reservations reaches the upper limit and the time when the number of special reserves no longer reaches the upper limit, and the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is as follows. This is a condition that is established with the same probability irrespective of the number of game balls that have entered the starting ports 28 and 29. Therefore, in the period from when the number of special reserves reaches the upper limit to when the number of special reserves no longer reaches the upper limit, an opportunity to allow game balls to enter the start ports 28 and 29 to predict the set value is continued. Can be provided. In addition to this, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed without changing the probability, regardless of the number of game balls entering each of the starting ports 28 and 29, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be achieved.

  (8) The first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution probability and the effect mode are different depending on the game state when the set value that is set is any one of the settings 3 or more. For this reason, in order to predict the set value that has been set, the sense of expectation for the execution of the first setting suggestion effect can be enhanced, and whether the number of special reservations is the upper limit number or whether each of the starting ports 28, 29 It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether a game ball has entered the ball and to improve the interest in the game.

  (9) In addition to this, even when the set value is any one of the same setting 3 or more, the diversity in the execution probability of the first setting suggestive effect and the effect mode of the special effect. It is possible to make the player aware of the game state being controlled while holding the game, thereby improving the interest in the game.

  (10) The execution condition of the first setting suggestive effect is established when a game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special reservation number is the upper limit number when the low base state is controlled. This is a possible condition, which is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the second starting port 29 when the second special reserve number is the upper limit number when controlled to the high base state. The first setting suggestion effect is different when the set value is any one of the same setting 4 or more when the low base state is controlled and when the high base state is controlled. This is an effect executed with the execution probability. Therefore, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied both when the low base state is controlled and when the high base state is controlled. On the other hand, depending on whether the control is performed in the low base state or the high base state, the type of the start port for which the execution condition of the first setting suggestive effect can be satisfied is set as a start port that is easy to enter a ball. Thereby, the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect can be improved, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (11) The first setting suggestion other than the type of the starting port for which the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied depending on whether the control is performed in the low base state or the high base state. The execution probability of the effect can be made different. Therefore, while giving variety to the type of the starting opening and the execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect, whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, the type of the starting opening, the first setting suggestion effect Can be paid attention to, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (12) In addition to the type of the starting port for which the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied, the first setting suggestion depends on whether the state is controlled to the low base state or the high base state. The production mode of the production can be made different. Therefore, while giving variety to the type of the starting opening and the production mode of the first setting suggestion effect, whether the starting position is controlled to the low base state or the high base state, the type of the starting opening, the first setting suggestion effect Can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (13) Also, whether the first special reservation number is the upper limit number, the second special reservation number is the upper limit number, whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 28, or the game has a second starting port 29 It is possible to distinguish and pay attention to a target that can predict a set value, such as whether a ball has entered, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (14) The execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is a condition that cannot be established regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered each of the starting ports 28 and 29 during the big hit game. For this reason, by controlling the first setting suggestion effect not to be executed regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered each of the starting openings 28 and 29 when the number of special reservations does not decrease during the big hit game. In addition, it is possible to concentrate on the fact that a big hit game advantageous to the player is given, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (15) The first setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 in the allowable period when the number of special reservations is the upper limit number, while the regulation is restricted. This is a condition that cannot be satisfied when a game ball enters the starting ports 28 and 29 during the period. For this reason, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 during the allowable period, even if the number of special reservations is the upper limit number. This is a condition that cannot be satisfied when a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 during the restriction period. The regulation period includes a period from the end of the execution of the special game to the elapse of the variable interval time. Note that the period from the end of the execution of the special game to the elapse of the variable interval time in which the execution of the next special game is allowed is a period during which the number of special reservations is difficult for the player to recognize. For this reason, in such a period, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect cannot be satisfied even when a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 when the number of special reservations is the upper limit number. is there. Then, by restricting the execution of the first setting suggestion effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel doubt about the establishment of the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. .

  (16) In the regulation period, there is a period from when a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 and the first setting suggestion effect is executed to when a specified time elapses. For this reason, the next game ball enters the starting openings 28 and 29 by the time the specified time elapses after the game balls enter the starting openings 28 and 29 and the first setting suggestion effect is executed. Even in this case, control can be performed so that the first setting suggestion effect is not executed in response to the entry of a game ball into the start ports 28 and 29. Therefore, control can be performed so that the first setting suggestion effect is not continuously executed without the lapse of the specified time, the effect of the first setting suggestion effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. Can be.

  (17) When it is determined that the error is a specific error such as a radio wave error, a notification about the specific error is issued. The restriction period includes a period from when a specific error is determined to when a predetermined time elapses. For this reason, when it is determined that the specific error has occurred, the first setting suggestion effect is not executed even if the game balls are made to enter the starting ports 28 and 29 before the predetermined time elapses. In addition, the notification regarding the specific error can be given priority.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a full error has occurred. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a full error may be generated by a payout control CPU (not shown) provided on a payout control board. It may be determined whether or not there is, and a signal indicating the determination result may be output by the main control CPU 40a.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a radio wave error release command may be output when a radio wave error is released, and if a radio wave error command is output when a radio wave error occurs, a radio wave error Commands do not have to be output. In this case, while the notification of the radio wave error is performed in response to the input of the radio wave error command, the notification of the radio wave error may be terminated in response to the input of the radio wave error release command. Further, for example, even when the full error release command is not output, the full error command may be output in a predetermined cycle. In this case, the notification of the full error may be terminated when the full error command is not input again until a predetermined time has elapsed after the input of the full error command.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that a radio wave error has occurred, the radio wave error is released when a predetermined radio wave is not detected for a predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it is determined that the radio wave error is not detected, the radio wave error may be canceled at a timing when the predetermined radio wave is not detected.

  In the above embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines that a radio wave error has occurred, when a predetermined radio wave is not detected for a predetermined time, a radio wave error release command is output, and the radio wave error release command is output. When input, the sub control CPU 41a ends the error notification of the radio wave error, and the allowable period is reached, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined time elapses after the radio wave error release command is input, the error notification of the radio wave error may end, or the allowable period may be reached.

  In the above embodiment, for example, an error image of a radio wave error may be displayed in a part of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. For example, an error image of a full error may be displayed in all of the display areas 27r of the effect display device 27. Further, for example, a translucent error image of a radio wave error and an error image of a full error may be displayed so that a rear image such as a rendering image can be visually recognized. Further, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed when a radio wave error occurs, and an error image of the radio wave error is displayed in a partial area of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In a region where the error image of the radio wave error is not displayed, a special character image or the like imitating the character CA as the first setting suggestion effect may be displayed. Further, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed when a radio wave error occurs, and an error image of the radio wave error is displayed in a part or all of the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. By doing so, a special character image or the like imitating the character CA as the first setting suggestive effect may not be displayed, and may not be visually recognized by the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the error notification is performed by the error image displayed on the effect display device 27 and the error sound output from the speaker 18, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the error notification may be performed by the light emission of the decoration lamp 17, or the error notification may be performed by at least one of these. Further, for example, a device that performs error notification may be different depending on the type of error. As a specific example, the error notification about the serious error is made by an error image displayed on the effect display device 27, an error sound output from the speaker 18, and the light emission of the decoration lamp 17. May be performed. On the other hand, the error notification of the minor error is performed by an error image displayed on the effect display device 27, but the error notification is performed by the error sound output from the speaker 18 and the light emission of the decoration lamp 17. You don't have to. In addition, for example, the error notification of the minor error is performed by the error image displayed on the effect display device 27 and the error sound output from the speaker 18, but the error notification is performed by the emission of the decoration lamp 17. May not be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the radio wave error and the full error have been described as examples of various errors. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and there may be any errors such as a magnetic error and a door opening error. In this case, there are serious errors and minor errors, and the serious errors may correspond to the specific errors. Further, for example, an error in which an error image is displayed in a display mode in which the display of the effect symbol is not visually recognized on the effect display device 27 may correspond to the specific error. Further, for example, there are a plurality of minor errors such as a full error, a door opening error, and a right strike error for suppressing the launch of a game ball to the right game area, and a plurality of minor errors occur in duplicate. In that case, the execution of the first setting suggestion effect may be permitted. Further, for example, a plurality of types of minor error images themselves may be displayed in a superimposed manner, and a plurality of types of minor error images may be displayed as special characters imitating the character CA as the first setting suggestion effect. The special character image may be invisible to the player by being superimposed and displayed on the image. In this case, the first setting suggestion effect itself may be executed, or the first setting suggestion effect may not be executed (either the allowable period or the restriction period).

  In the above-described embodiment, during the restriction period in which the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted, the specified time has elapsed since the game ball entered each of the starting ports 28 and 29 and the first setting suggestion effect was executed. There was a period until the passage, but it is not limited to this. For example, regardless of whether or not the first setting suggestion effect has been executed, the period may be a period from when a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29 to when a specified time elapses.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as a restriction period during which the execution of the first setting suggestion effect is restricted, a predetermined time before the end of the execution of the special game may be employed. A time longer than the time is preferred. Thereby, it is possible to restrict the end of the special game from the start to the end of the execution of the first setting suggestion effect. Further, for example, during a big hit game, a variable interval time or the like may be the allowable period of the first setting suggestive effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the number of special reservations reaches the upper limit number, the first start prize command and the second start prize command that can specify that a game ball has entered the start ports 28 and 29 are provided. Alternatively, the control command may be output as a control command of the same classification as the first reserved number command and the second reserved number command that can specify each special reserved number after updating (subtraction and addition).

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the number of special reservations is the upper limit number and a game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29, but is not limited thereto. Absent. For example, when the number of special reservations is a non-upper limit number (a non-upper limit game number) which is not the upper limit number and the game ball enters each of the starting ports 28 and 29, the execution condition of the first setting suggestive effect can be satisfied. It may be. As described above, the upper limit game number and the non-upper limit game number correspond to the specific game number (specific number), and the specific game number may be the upper limit game number or the non-upper limit game number. As a specific example, when the special game is executed in the low base state, the first special reserve number is “3” which is not the upper limit number, and a game ball enters the first starting port 28. Sometimes, the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect may be satisfied. Further, for example, when the special game is being executed in the low base state, when the first special reserve number is “0” which is not the upper limit number and the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the first special reserve number is set. The execution condition of the setting suggestion effect may be satisfied. Further, for example, the number of specific games may be one type of games or a plurality of types of games. Also, for example, the number of specific games for the first special reservation number and the specific game number for the second special reservation number may be the same or different. Further, for example, a combination of these may be used.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the second special hold storage number is a specific number (for example, “0”) in the low base state, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the first setting suggestion is made. The effect execution condition may be satisfied. Further, for example, when the first special reserved storage number is a specific number (for example, “4”) in the high base state, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the first setting suggestion effect execution condition May be established.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the low base state, in addition to the fact that the first special reserved storage number is the first specific number (for example, “4”), the second special reserved storage number is the second specific number (for example, “ 1 "), the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect may be satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting port 28. For example, in the high base state, in addition to the second special reserved storage number being the second specific number (for example, “0”), the first special reserved storage number being the first specific number (for example, “4”) The condition for executing the first setting suggestion effect may be satisfied when a game ball enters the second start-up port 29 under the condition. In this case, the first specific number and the second specific number may be the same or different.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the set value is the same set value, even if the setting suggestion effect is executed with a different execution probability between the case of the low probability state and the case of the high probability state Good. Also, for example, when the set values that are set are the same, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in different effect modes depending on whether the state is the low probability state or the high probability state. Further, for example, a combination of these may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the set values are the same, all of the execution probability and the effect form are changed depending on the game state being controlled.However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the set values are the same, at least one of the execution probability and the effect mode may be changed depending on the game state being controlled.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the specific change pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When it is determined, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect may be satisfied, or a combination of these may be established. Further, for example, the execution condition of the second setting suggestive effect may be satisfied regardless of the fluctuation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the set value that is set is 5 or more, the execution of the second setting suggestion effect is allowed when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed, while the setting is allowed. When the set value that is set is equal to or less than the setting 4, the execution of the second setting suggestion effect may be restricted when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed. That is, when the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed, it may be possible to specify that the set value that is set is equal to or greater than the setting 5.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the execution of the second setting suggestion effect may be restricted when the first setting suggestion effect is being executed. For example, the first setting suggestion effect may be restricted when the second setting suggestion effect is being executed. Execution of the setting suggestion effect may be restricted. That is, you may control so that a 1st setting suggestion effect and a 2nd setting suggestion effect may not overlap. Further, specifically, the period during which the specific reach effect is executed may be the restriction period.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the number of special reserves is the upper limit number, when a game ball enters each starting port 28, 29, each special reserve number reaches the upper limit number, and then each starting port 28, 29 The execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect may be established with a different probability depending on the number of balls in which the game ball has entered the ball 29. More specifically, the number of game balls entered into the respective starting ports 28, 29 after the special reserve number reaches the upper limit number is equal to the first ball entry number (for example, “1”). The execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect may be established with a higher probability in the case where the second ball entry number (for example, “2”) is larger than the one ball entry number. As a result, it is possible to give a consciousness that more game balls enter the respective starting openings 28 and 29, and it is possible to more actively play the game, and to improve the interest in the game. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the first setting suggestion effect may be executed while one special game is being executed, or the first setting suggestion effect may be executed over a plurality of special games. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed as the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are different from each other. , The setting suggestion effect may be executed, and either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect may not be executed. That is, in the above embodiment, two types of setting suggestion effects can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one type or three or more types of setting suggestion effects may be executable.

  In the above-described embodiment, the current setting value is suggested, for example, the current setting value is any one of the setting 3 or more by executing the setting suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The current set value may be definitively notified, for example, the current set value is setting 6, or a combination thereof. Further, for example, even when the current setting value is any one of the setting 2 or less, the setting suggestion effect may be executed, and when the current setting value is any one of the setting 3 or more. It is preferable that the probability of determining whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed and the determination content of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect be different between the case where the current setting value is one of the setting 2 and the following. That is, the setting suggestion effect may be at least one of the suggestion effect indicating the current setting value and the notification effect notifying the current setting value.

  In the above embodiment, the notification image is displayed during the execution of the special game. However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the notification image may be displayed during a big hit game. Further, for example, a notification image may be displayed during the standby state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, after the big hit game is completed, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special game is executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, whether to control to the high-probability state or the low-probability state after the end of the big hit game is determined based on the type of the big hit, but it is not limited to this. For example, during a jackpot game, when a game ball entering the jackpot 31 passes through the special passage area, the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. When the game ball entering the ball 31 does not pass through the special passage area, the game may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit where a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passage area, and a big hit where a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 does not easily pass through the special passing area. . In this case, a distribution member for distributing game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of the big hit. Then, according to the distribution mode of the distribution member, control may be performed so that the probability that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area is different.

  -In the said embodiment, although the probability state and the base state were employ | adopted as a game state, it is not restricted to this, For example, a base state may be employ | adopted without adopting a probability state as a game state.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a jackpot game is given when a game ball entering the special winning opening 31 passes through a specific passage area (So-called "two types of gaming machines"). Further, for example, a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a jackpot lottery in a special game (a so-called “one and two mixed gaming machine”) may be used. Further, a gaming machine (so-called three-type gaming machine) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance hole. Also, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(A) In a gaming machine for providing a big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened after a big hit display result is displayed in the symbol changing game, a first starting entrance where game balls can enter, and a game ball. A second start-in entrance that allows the player to enter the ball, setting control means for setting any one of a plurality of pieces of setting information defining the degree of advantage relating to the big hit game, and effect control for performing control for executing the effect. Means, when the first holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting entrance, execution of the first symbol change game is suspended, and a game is executed on the second starting entrance. When the second holding condition is satisfied when the ball is thrown, the execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended, and the first retention condition is the number of the first reserved games for which the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended. Is the predetermined maximum number of games Is a condition that does not hold, and the second holding condition is a condition that does not hold when the number of second held games in which execution of the second symbol change game is held is a predetermined upper limit game number. Includes a first special effect executed when the first special condition is satisfied, and a second special effect executed when the second special condition is satisfied, wherein the first special effect is set by the setting control means. The second special effect is a suggestive effect suggesting the setting information set by the setting control means, and the first special condition is the first reserved game number. Is a specific game number, when a game ball enters the first start-in entrance, and when the second reserved game number is a specific game number, a game ball is in the second start-in entrance. Has entered the ball The second special condition is satisfied irrespective of whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting entrance and the second starting entrance. It is characterized by the possible conditions.

A1: normal actuator, A2: special actuator, SE1: first start sensor, SE2: second start sensor, SE3: special winning sensor, SE4: gate sensor, SE5: general winning sensor, 10: pachinko machine, 17: decoration Lamp, 18 speaker (notification means), 19 effect button, 20 game board, 21 game area, 22a first special symbol display section, 22b second special symbol display section, 27 effect display device (notification) Means), 28: first starting port (starting entrance, first starting entrance), 29: second starting opening (starting entrance, second starting entrance), 30: normally variable member (open / close) Means), 31 Winning opening, 32 Special variable member, 33 Gate, 40 Main control board, 40a Main control CPU (first control means, setting control means, fluctuation pattern determination means, game state control means) , 40 ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU (second control means, presentation control means), 41b ... auxiliary control ROM, 41c ... secondary control RAM.

Claims (7)

After the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol change game, in a gaming machine for giving a big hit game for opening the big winning opening,
A starting entrance that allows game balls to enter,
Game state control means for controlling the game state,
Setting control means for setting any one of a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game,
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect,
If the holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the starting entrance, the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended,
The holding condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the number of held games in which the execution of the symbol variation game is held is a predetermined upper limit game number,
The effect includes a special effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied,
The special effect is a suggestion effect indicating the setting information set by the setting control unit,
The special condition is a condition that can be satisfied when a game ball enters the starting entrance when the reserved game number is the specific game number,
The special effect is an effect in which, when the setting information set by the setting control means is specific setting information, at least one of an execution frequency and an effect mode differs depending on a game state controlled by the game state control means. Is a gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific game number is the upper limit game number. First control means for outputting control information;
And a second control means for performing control based on the control information,
The second control means has the effect control means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the control information includes control information output when a game ball enters the starting entrance when the reserved game number is the upper limit game number. 4.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special condition is a condition that can be satisfied during execution of a symbol variation game and execution of a predetermined effect. The starting entrance has a first starting entrance into which a game ball can enter, and a second starting entrance into which a game ball can enter,
When the first holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting entrance, execution of the first symbol change game is suspended,
When the second holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the second starting entrance, execution of the second symbol change game is suspended,
The first suspension condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the first suspended game number in which the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended is the predetermined upper limit game number,
The second holding condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the number of second held games in which execution of the second symbol change game is held is the predetermined upper limit game number,
Opening means operable to take an open state in which game balls can enter the second start entrance and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start entrance,
The game state controllable by the game state control means includes a non-ball entry rate improved state, and a higher ball entry rate at which game balls enter the second starting ball entrance more easily than the non-ball entry rate improved state. State and
When the special condition is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improving state, when a game ball enters the first start entrance when the first reserved game number is the specific game number, A condition that can be satisfied, and when the ball entry rate is controlled to be in the improved state, the game ball enters the second start entrance when the second reserved game number is the specific game number. Is a condition that can be satisfied
The special effect is performed when the setting information set by the setting control means is the specific setting information, when the non-ball entry rate is improved and when the ball entry rate is controlled. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect is performed at different execution frequencies. The starting entrance has a first starting entrance into which a game ball can enter, and a second starting entrance into which a game ball can enter,
When the first holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the first starting entrance, execution of the first symbol change game is suspended,
When the second holding condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the second starting entrance, execution of the second symbol change game is suspended,
The first suspension condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the first suspended game number in which the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended is the predetermined upper limit game number,
The second holding condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the number of second held games in which execution of the second symbol change game is held is the predetermined upper limit game number,
Opening means operable to take an open state in which game balls can enter the second start entrance and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start entrance,
The game state controllable by the game state control means includes a non-ball entry rate improved state, and a higher ball entry rate at which game balls enter the second starting ball entrance more easily than the non-ball entry rate improved state. State and
When the special condition is controlled to the non-ball entry rate improving state, when a game ball enters the first start entrance when the first reserved game number is the specific game number, A condition that can be satisfied, and when the ball entry rate is controlled to be in the improved state, the game ball enters the second start entrance when the second reserved game number is the specific game number. Is a condition that can be satisfied
The special effect is controlled when the setting information set by the setting control means is the specific setting information, when the non-ball-entry rate is improved, and when the ball-entry rate is improved. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the rendering is performed in different rendering modes. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the special effect is not executed at the execution frequency of the special effect.