JP2020028656A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing an interest of a player.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine capable of executing a variation game and executing a predetermined performance in a mode corresponding to the performance mode during execution of the variation game, the Pachinko game machine is controlled to be in a special mode among the performance modes after the end of a small winning game. In the special mode, an advanced performance can be executed as an example of a specific performance, and the specific performance includes a combination of characters A to D, as suggestive elements capable of suggesting settings.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines provide a small hit game that opens a big winning port when a lottery triggered by entering a game ball into a starting port is won. For example, in Patent Literature 1, after the small hitting game is over, by shifting to a special effect mode (hereinafter, referred to as a special mode), the interest of the player after the small hitting game is improved is improved. A configured gaming machine is described.

JP 2014-239754 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, further elaboration of the player is expected by devising the special mode.
The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine capable of solving the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine capable of executing a fluctuating game, and capable of executing a predetermined effect in a mode corresponding to an effect mode during execution of the fluctuating game. Lottery means for performing a lottery at the time of ball entry, when the lottery result by the lottery means is a big hit, big hit game granting means to give a big hit game, when the lottery result by the lottery means is a small hit, Small hitting game giving means for giving a small hitting game, and setting means capable of changing and setting a set value that determines the degree of advantage regarding the lottery by the lottery means based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit, Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and mode control means for controlling the effect mode, after the end of the small hit game is controlled to a special mode of the effect mode, the special mode The over-de, be capable of executing a specific effect, wherein the specific effect, and gist to include suggested that suggestion element settings.

  In the gaming machine, the special mode can be continued over a predetermined number of variable games, which is a plurality of times, and the specific effect can be executed in any of the predetermined number of variable games. Good.

  In the above gaming machine, the specific effect is preferably executed in each of the predetermined number of variable games, and the suggestion element may include an element that suggests a setting based on a combination of the specific effects executed in each of the variable games.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a game board typically. FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing a main board unit. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining setting values. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for describing an outline of control at the time of power-on. Explanatory drawing for explaining the kind of winning game. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific transition aspect of an effect mode. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific execution mode of a special related effect. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific execution mode of a special related effect. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern table. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of a special effect pattern. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the selection rate of a special effect pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a specific execution mode of the fluctuation game. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the specific transition aspect of the production mode in the 1st modification. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the selectivity of a special effect pattern in the second modification.

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

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is an example of a unit that is operated when the game ball is launched into the game area YBa. For example, the firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that the firing intensity of the game ball can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of rotation of the firing handle HD.

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

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

  The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display unit 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display unit 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a special lottery) performed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is referred to as “first special game”, and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as “special game”. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of a displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. For symbols, “determination stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously in parallel. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 13a and 13b include a big hit symbol that is an example of a big hit display result, a small hit symbol that is an example of a small hit display result, and a loose symbol that is an example of a loss display result. There is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won in the special lottery, a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a big hit game is given after the special game of the big hit is finished. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a small hit is won in the special lottery, a small hit symbol is derived in the special game, and a small hit game is awarded after the end of the special game for the small hit. In the following description, the probability of winning a big hit in the special lottery is referred to as “big hit probability K”, and the probability of winning a small hit is denoted as “small hit probability L”.

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

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display unit 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying a result of a normal symbol hit lottery (hereinafter referred to as a normal lottery) performed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is referred to as “normal game”.

  The normal symbol that can be derived in the normal symbol display unit 13e includes a normal hit symbol, which is an example of a normal hit display result, and a lost symbol, which is an example of a normal out-of-ordination display result. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a normal winning is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and after the normal game is completed, a normal winning game is provided. In the following description, the probability of winning a normal hit in the normal lottery will be referred to as “normal hit probability N”.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display unit 13f. The normal suspension display unit 13f displays information that can specify the number of times of the ordinary game whose execution is suspended, because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. In the following description, the number of pending ordinary games is referred to as “normal suspended number”.

  The display units 13a to 13f need not be provided collectively on one display device, and may be provided on different parts. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display unit that displays information instructing so-called “right-handed”, and a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH, which is an example of a display effect device. The effect display device EH has an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image. The image display unit GH can employ a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel as an example. The effect display device EH can execute an effect that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect). The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB such that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

  The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA can be grasped as effect devices as an example of effect means (effect effect means) for executing an effect, and the effect device group is configured by these. The effect device group is not limited to the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA, but may be any one of the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. It may be configured to include a plurality, and may further be configured to include a movable body for effect and a vibration generating device for effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit MU, a sub control unit SU, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Here, the structure of the main control unit MU will be described in detail, and the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including each unit MU, SU, 60 will be described later.

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

  The RWM clear switch 46 is configured to at least enable an operation of instructing initialization of information (hereinafter, referred to as BU information) backed up by a backup function described later. The RWM clear switch 46 is turned on when the push operation is performed, and is turned off when the push operation is not performed. In the present embodiment, operating the RWM clear switch 46 to the on state is an example of a predetermined initialization operation, and the RWM clear switch 46 is an example of an operation unit configured to at least enable the initialization operation. .

  The setting device 47 has a key cylinder 47a that is rotated while a setting key (not shown) is inserted into a keyhole. The setting unit 47 operates in one of an ON state in which the setting key is turned in a predetermined direction while being inserted into the keyhole of the key cylinder 47a, and an OFF state in which the setting key is not turned in the predetermined direction. Can be switched to The setting device 47 cannot pull out the setting key unless it is in the operation state in which it has been switched to the off state. In the present embodiment, turning on the setting device 47 is an example of a predetermined setting operation, and the setting device 47 is an example of a predetermined operation unit configured to at least enable the setting operation. The display unit 48 is a display unit (a so-called 7-segment) in which light-emitting units such as LEDs are arranged in a figure eight shape, and is configured to be able to display numerical values of 0 to 9. The display 48 is not limited to the configuration in which the light-emitting units are arranged in a figure eight shape, but may be a configuration in which the light-emitting units are arranged in a shape different from this, and the number of light-emitting units is not limited to seven. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include a normal state, which is an example of a normal gaming state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. In the normal state, none of the probability changing function, the ball entry assisting function, and the time saving function operate. In the first advantageous state, all of the probability changing function, the ball entry assisting function, and the time saving function operate. In the second advantageous state, the probability changing function does not operate, while the ball entry assisting function and the time saving function operate. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not limited to having three game states, and may be a part of or all of the three game states as different game states in which a function to be operated among the probability change function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function is changed. Good. The number of game states may be one or two, or four or more.

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

  For each set value, a jackpot probability Kl when the probability changing function is not operating and a jackpot probability Kh when the probability changing function is operating are defined as a set. The big hit probabilities Kl and Kh are high in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6. That is, the setting is advantageous for the player in the order of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the off state and the setting device 47 is in the off state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in principle based on the BU information, A transition is made to a control state in which the game can proceed (hereinafter, referred to as a normal control state). When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setting device 47 is off, the BU information is initialized, and the various information after the initialization is Based on this, the state is shifted to the normal control state.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, if the RWM clear switch 46 is in the ON state and the setting device 47 is in the ON state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts to a setting change state in which the set value can be changed and set. Is done. In the setting change state, the RWM clear switch 46 functions as a setting switch, and every time the setting switch is operated, the set value that is internally selected is:... 1 → 2 →. Is switched to loop. At this time, the display 48 displays a numerical value of any of 1 to 6 so that the set value being selected can be specified. The setting change state is ended when the setting device 47 is turned off, and the selected setting value is determined. In addition, the BU information of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initialized, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shifted to the normal control state based on various information after the initialization.

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

Next, the big hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or more types of big hit symbols as special hit symbols. The type of the big hit symbol can also be grasped as the big hit type. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) each have a type of jackpot game. The big hit symbol of the present embodiment is classified into any one group of a symbol ZA, a symbol ZB, and a symbol ZC. In addition, the group of the big hit symbol may be two, or may be four or more.

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

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit game of symbols ZA and ZC, the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the big hit game of symbol ZB, 5 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. In the big hit game of the symbols ZA to ZC, 10 is set as the upper limit number in each round game, and 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time in each round game. The upper limit number of round games is related to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain through one big hit game. For this reason, the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZC in which the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times is more advantageous than the big hit game of the symbol ZB in which the upper limit number of round games is set to 5 times. Becomes Note that the specifications of the jackpot game shown in the present embodiment are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Next, a game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
For a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), game states to be given after the end of the jackpot game are defined. In the symbols ZA and ZB, after the big hit game ends, a first end condition for giving the next big hit game, and a second special game in which the first advantageous number (150 times in the present embodiment) is determined in advance. It is defined that the first advantageous state is provided until any of the end conditions is satisfied. In the symbol ZC, after the big hit game ends, a first end condition for giving the next big hit game, and a second end condition for ending the special game of the second predetermined advantageous number (100 times in the present embodiment) are given. Among them, it is determined that the second advantageous state is provided until any one of the end conditions is satisfied. The specifications of the game state shown in the present embodiment are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

Next, the small hit will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes one or more kinds of small hit symbols as small hit symbols of special symbols. The type of the small hit symbol can also be grasped as the small hit type. In the present embodiment, all the small hit symbols are classified into a symbol ZK group. The type of the small hit game is defined in the small hit symbol. In addition, the number of groups of the small hit symbol may be two or more.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small hitting game is started after the small hitting special game ends. In the small hit game, a round game for opening the special winning opening 18 is performed only once. In the round game in the small hitting game, a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time (1.8 s in the present embodiment) elapses is satisfied. Is terminated. In one round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened so as to be in an open state in which game balls can enter. The small hit game is an example of an advantageous game state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal state, from the viewpoint that the large winning opening 18 is opened and a prize ball can be acquired by entering the game ball.

Next, a game state after the end of the small hitting game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game state does not change before and after the small hit game of the symbol ZK, and the game state is the same. For example, when a small hit game is given in the normal state, the normal state continues even after the small hit game ends. When the small hitting game is given in the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state continues even after the small hitting game is finished. When the small hitting game is given in the second advantageous state, the second advantageous state continues even after the small hitting game ends. When the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state continues before and after the small hitting game, the respective advantageous numbers are not reset, but are counted continuously.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol change game that is one of the display effects. The effect symbol variation game is an example of a variation game. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 13a, the second special symbol display unit 13b, and the effect display device EH are an example of a game execution unit that can execute at least a variable game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design on which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is a decorative design for diversifying the display effect.

  In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by effect display (scroll display) of the effect symbols in the first, second, and third columns in predetermined directions. The rendering game is executed in connection with the special game. Specifically, the rendering game is started together with the special game, and is ended together with the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. An example of the symbol combination of the big hit is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “777”. An example of the symbol combination of the small hit is a symbol combination different from the symbol combination of the big hit, such as “345”.

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

  An effect game may involve a reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the first column and the third column) of the plurality of columns, and the effect of a column different from the specific column (for example, the second column) is displayed. This is a state in which the symbols are continuously displayed. The state in which the reach is formed is the reach state. In the present embodiment, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as an NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as an SR effect). The SR effect is a reach effect in which a big hit symbol is derived in the special game and the special game has a high degree of expectation (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit expectation) as compared with the NR effect.

  For example, in an effect game, an NR effect is an effect in which, after a reach is formed, the effect symbols in the second column are continuously displayed in a fluctuating manner, temporarily stopped and displayed, and a predetermined symbol combination is directly derived. For example, in the SR effect, after performing the NR effect, the effect symbols in the second column are changed again to develop the NR effect. Then, the SR effect is an effect in which the effect symbols in the second column are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a predetermined symbol combination is derived. The SR effect may include an effect of displaying a predetermined character or character string on the effect display device EH.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of effect modes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 sets a certain effect mode from among a plurality of types of effect modes, thereby performing a predetermined effect in a mode according to the effect mode set at that time during the execution of the variable game. It is configured to be executable. Examples of the “predetermined effect” here include a display effect of displaying a background image or the like on the effect display device EH, a sound effect of outputting a song or the like from the speaker SP, and a light-emitting effect of causing the decorative lamp LA to emit light. included. In a plurality of types of effect modes, it is possible to specify which effect mode is being set, because at least some of the effects in each effect have different execution modes. In the following description, when the effect mode is indicated as “stay”, it means that the effect mode is being set (under control). In some cases, “transition” to a particular effect mode is indicated as “entering”.

  The plurality of effect modes include a normal mode MN that stays in the normal state, a first advantageous mode MS1 that stays in the first advantageous state, and a second advantageous mode that stays in the second advantageous state. There is an MS2 and a special mode MT that stays in the normal state. In the present embodiment, the special mode MT is an example of a specific mode.

  When a small hit occurs during staying in the normal mode MN, the effect mode is shifted to the special mode MT. When a small hit occurs while staying in the special mode MT, the mode is shifted to the special mode MT again. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special mode MT among the effect modes when the small hitting game ends. During staying in the special mode MT, when the mode end condition of the special mode MT is satisfied, the effect mode is shifted to the normal mode MN. That is, after the end of the special mode MT, the mode is controlled to the normal mode MN. In the present embodiment, the mode end condition of the special mode MT is set to end a predetermined number (a specific number of times) of the fluctuating game after shifting or re-shifting to the special mode MT. That is, in the present embodiment, the special mode is configured to be able to be continued over a plurality of predetermined times of the variable game. In the present embodiment, four times are determined as an example of the predetermined number of times. This “four times” is also the same number as the upper limit number of each special reservation number.

  When the symbol ZA or ZB has a big hit while staying in any of the modes MN, MT and MS2, the effect mode is shifted to the first advantageous mode MS1. When the symbols ZA and ZB have a big hit while staying in the first advantageous mode MS1, the effect mode is shifted to the first advantageous mode MS1 again. If the symbol ZC has a big hit while staying in any of the modes MN, MT and MS1, the effect mode is shifted to the second advantageous mode MS2. When the symbol ZC has a big hit while staying in the second advantageous mode MS2, the effect mode is again shifted to the second advantageous mode MS2.

  During the stay in the first advantageous mode MS1, when the first advantageous number of variation games is completed, the effect mode is shifted to the normal mode MN. During the stay in the second advantageous mode MS2, when the variation game of the second advantageous number is ended, the effect mode is shifted to the normal mode MN. When a small hit occurs while staying in one of the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2, the effect mode is not shifted to another effect mode and is maintained as it is.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute various effects (hereinafter, referred to as special related effects) in relation to the special mode MT. Hereinafter, the outline of the special related effects will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special related effect, the special mode MT is entered, a reach effect is executed, or the special mode effect is “outside” in which the special mode MT is not entered and the reach effect is not executed. There is a branch effect that can specify that the development destination of the variable game is branched. As an example, the branch effect is performed in the effect display device EH by displaying a predetermined character (hereinafter, referred to as a character) S and displaying a line such as "something is going to happen" (FIG. 8 ( a), (b)).

  The special-related effects include a rush effect for notifying that a special mode MT is to be entered, a reach information effect for notifying that a reach effect is to be executed, and a "reach effect that does not enter the special mode MT and is not executed." And a failed performance that informs the player that the game has been missed.

  As an example, the rush effect is performed in the effect display device EH in a manner in which a character string and a line such as "Introduce a friend" are displayed as images in addition to the character string "Special mode rush!" (See FIG. 8 (c)). The rush effect is executed during the small hit change game, and after the small hit game ends, the next change game is shifted to the special mode MT. During the small hit game, the rush effect may be continuously executed, or an effect for notifying the rush to the special mode MT may be executed separately from the rush effect.

  As an example, the failed effect is executed in the effect display device EH in a manner of displaying a line such as "Nothing" as an image (see FIG. 8D). The reach notification effect is executed, for example, in a mode in which the effect display device EH displays characters S and words such as "Super reach!" As an image (see FIG. 8E).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special related effect, the effect is executed during the execution of the variable game up to four times while the special mode MT is being set. And several types of development effects. The introduction effect is an effect that can specify that any one of a plurality of types of advanced effects is performed. As an example, the introduction effect is executed in such a manner that a predetermined character S is displayed on the effect display device EH and a line such as "Friends to be introduced this time ..." is displayed as an image (see FIG. 9A). ).

  The plurality of types of development effects are executed in such a manner that a predetermined character is displayed and a predetermined character string is displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of development effects include a total of five types of development effects from first to fifth. For example, in the effect display device EH, the character A is in the first advanced effect, the character B is in the second advanced effect, the character C is in the third advanced effect, the character D is in the fourth advanced effect, and the fifth advanced effect. Then, the character E is displayed as an image (see FIGS. 9B to 9F). That is, the characters A to E that are displayed as images in the development effect and appear in the development effect are one of the elements of the development effect and function as identification information that can be recognized by the player as mutually different development effects. I can do it. In each of the variable games in the special mode MT, when the reach effect is executed after the order of the introductory effect and any of the advanced effects (see FIG. 9G), the reach effect is not executed. There is a case where it is "outside" (see FIG. 9 (h)).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the set value that is being set is suggested by the combination of the types of development effects (characters) that have appeared in the four fluctuation games executed in the special mode MT. It has become. That is, the setting of the jackpot probability can be suggested by the combination of the types of the development effects appearing in the special mode MT. As described above, in the special mode MT, an advanced effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the development effect is an example of a specific effect, and a combination of the types of the development effect (characters displayed as images) is an example of a setting suggestion element capable of suggesting a setting. Further, the development effect of the present embodiment can be executed in any of the variable games out of the predetermined number of (for example, four) variable games.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the fifth advanced effect (character E) is executed only in a specific variation game out of a predetermined number of variation games in the special mode MT. As will be described in detail later, the fifth development effect that can appear in a particular variation game does not suggest a setting depending on the combination with the first to fourth development effects that appear in other variation games, The setting can be suggested only by the mode (character) of the fifth development effect. That is, the character appearing in the development effect, that is, the mode of the development effect is one of the setting elements that suggest the setting. The “specific time” here may be defined as a “final time (fourth time)” as an example as in the present embodiment, but is not limited thereto, and may be any one of the first to fourth times. The number of times or a plurality of times (a plurality of times) may be determined.

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

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The microprocessor 41 includes a processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as a main control CPU 42) and a storage unit (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 has a ROM area from which information can be read and information cannot be written (hereinafter, referred to as a main control ROM 43) and an RWM area from which information can be read and written ( Hereinafter, the main control RWM 44 is included).

  The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. Further, the main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end thereof. The variation pattern is information that can specify the effect content (variation mode) of the effect game performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns include a large hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern for ultimately deriving a symbol combination of a jackpot, with or without performing a reach effect in the effect game. The small hit variation pattern is a variation pattern for ultimately deriving a symbol combination of a small hit with or without performing a reach effect in an effect game. The outlier fluctuation pattern includes a outreach fluctuation pattern with a reach capable of performing a reach effect in an effect game and finally deriving an outlier symbol combination. The outlier variation pattern includes an outreach variation pattern without reach in which no reach effect is performed in the effect game and finally an outlier symbol combination is derived. The details of the variation pattern and the variation pattern table will be described later.

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

  The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates a hardware random number. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating a software random number by a random number generation process by the main control CPU 42. Note that the main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as a single chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

  The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13f). The main control CPU 42 is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

  The main control CPU 42 is connected to the RWM clear switch 46. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 46 is in an on state. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the setting device 47. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the setting device 47 is in an on state. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display 48. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 48.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 51, a sub control ROM 52, and a sub control RWM 53. The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects as a predetermined process by executing a sub-control program. In the present embodiment, an example of an effect control unit configured to control the execution of the effect by the sub-control CPU 51 executing various processes related to the effect is configured. The sub control ROM 52 stores a sub control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 includes display effect data used for a display effect, light effect effect data used for a light effect, sound effect data used for a sound effect, and movable object effect data used for a movable object effect that operates a movable member (not shown). I remember.

  The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 53 is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 51. The sub-control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit, and may be able to generate a hardware random number.

  The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1), and supplies the converted power supply voltage (V1) to each of the control boards 40 and 50. It is further converted to the power supply voltage (V2). The power supply unit 60 is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 via a plurality of power supply lines. Each of the control boards 40 and 50 operates by receiving power supply through a power supply line.

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 61. The power switch 61 can be operated to switch between an on state and an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switching. In order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 61 is kept on, or the power switch 61 is supplied while the power is supplied from the external power supply. Is operated from the off state to the on state. The term “power on” in this specification means that power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 61 or the like, and “power off (power off)”. "Means that power is not supplied to the control boards 40 and 50.

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

  The BU information includes game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. The game information includes information on a special game, information on a normal game, information on a hit game with a special symbol, information on a hit game with a normal symbol, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. For example, the information on the special game includes information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information indicating a result of a special lottery, information indicating a fluctuation pattern of the special game, information indicating a special symbol to be derived in the special game, and the like. It is. For example, information on a normal game includes information that can specify the number of ordinary holds, various kinds of random number information, information indicating a result of a normal lottery, information indicating a fluctuation pattern of the normal game, information indicating a normal symbol to be derived in the normal game, and the like. It is. For example, the information on the special symbol hit game is information indicating the progress status of the big hit game and the small hit game. For example, the information on the normal symbol hit game is information indicating the progress of the normal hit game. For example, the information on the game state is information indicating the operating status of the probability changing function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function (including the remaining number of times of operation). For example, the information on payout of prize balls is information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls.

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

Next, the power-on process will be described.
When the main control CPU 42 is activated by a power-on startup process (boot process), it first executes a power-on process. The main control CPU 42 controls the setting of the set value by executing a power-on process. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 executes the power-on process, whereby it is possible to execute the control on the set value (the setting of the big hit probability K) that defines the big hit probability K which is an example of the degree of advantage regarding the special lottery. An example of the setting unit is configured.

  In the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines the operation state of the RWM clear switch 46 and the setting device 47 (hereinafter, referred to as operation determination). When determining that the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setting device 47 is on in the operation determination, the main control CPU 42 executes an RWM clear process.

  In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU initializes the game information in the BU information. In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 42 does not initialize the setting value information in the BU information. That is, in the present embodiment, an example of an initialization unit that initializes at least a part of the storage content of the main control RWM 44 by executing the RWM clear processing by the main control CPU 42 is configured.

  When the RWM clearing process is completed, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the information stored in the main control RWM 44 is during a setting change reception period in which a setting switch can be operated and a setting value can be changed and set. The information that can be specified (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change flag) is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 42 sets the setting change acceptance period based on the setting operation using the setting unit 47, changes the setting value, and shifts to a setting changeable state. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 reads the set values stored in the main control RWM 44, and controls the display 48 so as to display an indication of the read set values. That is, the display 48 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting change state to the sub control board 50.

  In the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 sets the currently selected setting value to... 1 → 2 →... 6 → 1 →... Every time a setting switch (for example, the RWM clear switch 46) is operated. , Change to loop. The main control CPU 42 controls the display 48 so as to display information (value) indicating the selected set value. As described above, the main control CPU 42 is configured so that the setting can be changed during the setting change receiving period. That is, the setting change state is a state in which the set value of the information stored in the main control RWM 44 can be changed.

  When the setting unit 47 is turned off in the setting change state, the main control CPU 42 determines the set value currently selected, and sets the determined set value as a new set value. The main control CPU 42 turns off the setting change flag stored in the main control RWM 44. That is, the main control CPU 42 cancels the setting of the setting change acceptance period, and ends the setting change state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting change state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to a normal control state described later.

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

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

  When the backup is normal or when the RWM clearing process is completed, the main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can be used to specify whether or not a setting confirmation period is being performed (hereinafter, the setting is performed). (Indicating a confirming flag). The setting check period is a period for notifying the set value being set so that the manager of the game hall or the like can check the set value (big hit probability) set in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, the main control CPU 42 sets a setting check period based on an operation using the setting device 47, and shifts to a setting change state in which a manager or the like of the game hall can check the set value. When the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 reads the set values stored in the main control RWM 44 and controls the display 48 so as to display an indication of the read set values. That is, the display 48 notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation start command) capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50.

  In the setting confirmation state, even if the setting switch is operated, the main control CPU 42 does not change the setting value and does not change the display content of the display 48. When the setting unit 47 is turned off in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 42 changes the setting confirmation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 to off. That is, the main control CPU 42 cancels the setting of the setting check period, and ends the setting check state. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation end command) capable of specifying the end of the setting confirmation state to the sub control board 50. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  When the main control CPU 42 determines that the RWM clear switch 46 is on and the setter 47 is off in the above-described operation determination, the main control CPU 42 executes RWM clear processing. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on processing without shifting to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  When the main control CPU 42 determines that the RWM clear switch 46 is off and the setting unit 47 is off in the above-described operation determination, the main control CPU 42 performs the above-described backup determination. When the main control CPU 42 determines in the backup determination that the backup is normal, the main control CPU 42 does not execute the RWM clear processing and ends the power-on processing without shifting to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Then, the state shifts to the normal control state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 42 determines in the backup determination that the backup is not normal, it executes the RWM clear processing. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the power-on process without shifting to any of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, and shifts to a normal control state described later.

  In the normal control state, when the interrupt process described later is permitted, the main control CPU 42 executes a process for executing a special game and a normal game, a process for giving a big hit game, a small hit game, and a process for giving a normal hit game. This is a possible control state. When the game information is initialized by the RWM clear processing, the special game and the normal game are not executed or suspended, and none of the big hit game, the small hit game, and the normal hit game is given, and The game state is returned to the normal state. If the game information has not been initialized, the game is returned to the state at the time of power-off based on the backed up game information.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control CPU 42 controls at least one of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e so as to display a notification of the setting change state from the transition to the setting change state to the end thereof. May be. The main control CPU 42 controls at least one of the symbol display units 13a, 13b, and 13e so as to perform a display for notifying that the setting is in the setting confirmation state during a period from the transition to the setting confirmation state to the end. May be. In the symbol display sections 13a, 13b, and 13e, the display for notifying the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be a display of a symbol different from any of the winning symbol and the missing symbol.

  When the main control CPU 42 shifts to the setting change state by the power-on process, the main control CPU 42 determines that the RWM clear process has been executed upon the closing of the mounting frame 11b after ending the power-on process. A possible control command (hereinafter, referred to as an RWM clear command) is output to the sub-control board 50. For example, whether the mounting frame 11b is closed is determined by providing a sensor for detecting whether the mounting frame 11b is open or providing a sensor for detecting the locking state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify in.

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

Next, the special symbol input processing will be described.
The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start winning sensor SE1. (S101). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 (S101: YES), the main control CPU 42 determines that the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (S102).

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

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44 (S104). For example, random numbers are special random numbers used for special lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), hit symbol random numbers used for determining hit symbols, reach random numbers used for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect, and fluctuation. The variable pattern random number used for determining the pattern is used. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so as to be the random number information for the first special game and to be able to specify the storage order of the random number information. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. it can.

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

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

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

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

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process in the normal control state.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S201). The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when a hit game (big hit game and small hit game) is not being performed and a special game is not being executed, while a negative judgment is made when a hit game is being executed or a special game is being executed. I do. When the special game execution condition is not satisfied (S201: NO), the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

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

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

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

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

  When a big hit is won (S207: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit variation process (S208). In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a big hit symbol lottery using a hit symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 42 determines a big hit variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 selects a variation pattern table in accordance with a state of satisfaction of a predetermined table selection condition. Then, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery by referring to the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the big hit variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

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

  When the small hit is won (S209: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs a small hit variation process (S210). In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines a small hit symbol to be derived in the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 42 selects a variation pattern table in accordance with a state of satisfaction of a predetermined table selection condition. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery by referring to the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a small hit variation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the small hit has not been won (S209: NO), the main control CPU 42 performs a loss variation process (S211). In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines a loss symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a reach lottery using reach random numbers that can be specified from the random number information, and determines whether or not to execute a reach effect in the effect game. Further, the main control CPU 42 selects a variation pattern table in accordance with a state of satisfaction of a predetermined table selection condition. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery by referring to the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a reach variation pattern with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start processing.

  When the second special reserve number is larger than zero (S202: YES), the main control CPU 42 performs the processing of steps S212 to S219 for executing the second special game. In the processing of steps S212 to S219, regarding the processing of steps S204 to S211 for executing the first special game, the “first special game” is changed to the “second special game”, and the “first special hold number” is changed to “ Since the processing is replaced with "second special hold number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 42 performs the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, and any variation processing based on the result of each lottery, and then ends the special symbol start processing. .

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

  Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures a fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display unit 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) to the sub-control board 50 when the change time specified in the change pattern elapses. .

  When executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start the variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures a fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display unit 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a change end command to the sub control board 50 when the change time set in the change pattern elapses. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 controls the special symbol display units 13a and 13b based on the determined fluctuation pattern, and constitutes an example of a game control unit that executes the fluctuation game.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied and the number of special reservations is 1 or more, the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined start condition is satisfied. The special lottery, which is an example of the lottery, is performed upon the establishment of. That is, the main control CPU 42 executes an example of a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process, thereby executing an example of a lottery means for performing a lottery (a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery) when a game ball enters the starting opening. Constitute. In addition, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern that defines at least the variation time of the variation game based on the result of the special lottery by executing the special symbol start process.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
The big hit game process is a process for giving a big hit game. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the big hit game processing after the end of the big hit special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process, and gives the specified type of the big hit game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that, when a big hit is won in a special lottery, a big hit game is given after a big hit display result is derived in a special game which is an example of a variable game. That is, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of a big hit game giving means (hit game giving means) for giving a big hit game (hit game) when the lottery result of the special lottery is a big hit.

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

Next, the small hitting game process will be described.
The small hitting game process is a process for giving a small hitting game. When deriving the small hit symbol in the special game, the main control CPU 42 performs the small hit game process after the end of the small hit special game. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the small hit game based on the small hit symbol (that is, the type of the small hit) determined in the special symbol start process, and gives the specified type of the small hit game. That is, the main control CPU 42 constitutes an example of a small hitting game providing means (hitting game providing means) for providing a small hitting game (hit game) when the lottery result of the special lottery is a small hit.

  The main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified small hit game opening pattern data (opening control data), and brings the special winning opening 18 into the open state. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied during execution of the round game, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the special winning opening 18 and ends the round game. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the small hitting game. Note that the main control CPU 42 executes a process related to the opening and a process related to the ending, similarly to the big hit game process.

Next, a probability transition process for transitioning the probability state will be described.
Upon ending the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44 and capable of specifying whether or not the probability change function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as a probability change flag). ) To on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the probability change function and controls the state to the high probability state. When the special game of the first advantageous number ends after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability change flag to OFF with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number. . That is, with the end of the first advantageous number of special games, the main control CPU 42 switches the probability change function to non-operation and ends the high probability state. When ending the big hit game of the symbol ZC, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability change flag to ON. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the probability change function, and controls the state to the low probability state.

  Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the probability change flag to OFF when the probability change flag is ON when starting the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the certainty changing function and controls the state to the low probability state. When switching the probability state (whether or not the probability change function is activated), the main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a probability state command) capable of specifying the switched probability state to the sub control board 50. The main control CPU 42 does not change the probability change flag at the time of starting and ending the small hit game of the symbol ZK. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the probability state before and after the start of the small hit game.

Next, a description will be given of a ball entry rate transition process for shifting the ball entry rate state.
When the big hit game of the symbols ZA to ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can be used to specify whether or not the ball entry assist function is operating (hereinafter referred to as ball entry). (Shown as auxiliary flag). That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the ball entry assisting function and controls the ball entry into a high ball entry rate state. When the special game of the first advantageous number ends after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU 42 turns off the ball entry assist flag with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number. I do. That is, after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB is completed, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to inactive with the end of the first advantageous number special game and ends the high ball entry rate state. . When the special game of the second advantageous number ends after the big hit game of the symbol ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 turns off the ball entry assist flag with the end of the special game of the second advantageous number. That is, after the big hit game of the symbol ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 switches the ball entry assist function to inactive with the end of the second advantageous number special game, and ends the high ball entry rate state.

  In addition, the main control CPU 42 changes the ball entry assist flag to off when the ball entry assist flag is on in the case of starting the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the ball entry assist function and controls the ball entry rate to a low entry rate state. When switching the ball entry rate state (whether the ball entry assist function is activated), the main control CPU 42 adds a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a ball entry rate state command) capable of specifying the ball entry rate state after the switching. Output to control board 50. Note that the main control CPU 42 does not change the ball entry assist flag when starting and ending the small hit game of the symbol ZK. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the ball entry rate state before and after the start of the small hitting game.

Next, a fluctuating time shift process for shifting the fluctuating time state will be described.
When the big hit game of ZA to ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 is information stored in the main control RWM 44 and can specify whether or not the time saving function is operating (hereinafter, referred to as a time saving flag). Change to on. That is, the main control CPU 42 activates the time saving function and controls the state to the short fluctuation time state. When the special game of the first advantageous number ends after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU changes the time reduction flag to off with the end of the special game of the first advantageous number. . That is, after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to inactive with the end of the first advantageous number special game, and ends the short fluctuation time state. After the end of the special game of the symbol ZC, the main control CPU 42 changes the time reduction flag to off with the end of the second advantageous number of special games when the second advantageous number of special games ends. That is, after the big hit game of the symbol ZC ends, the main control CPU 42 switches the time saving function to non-operation with the end of the second advantageous number special game, and ends the short fluctuation time state.

  Further, the main control CPU 42 changes the time saving flag to off when the time saving flag is on when starting the big hit game. That is, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 42 does not operate the time saving function and controls the state to the long fluctuation time state. The main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuating time state command) capable of specifying the fluctuating time state after switching to the sub-control board 50 when switching the fluctuating time state (whether the time saving function is activated). I do. Note that the main control CPU 42 does not change the time reduction flag when starting and ending the small hit game of the symbol ZK. That is, the main control CPU 42 does not change the fluctuation time state before and after the start of the small hitting game. In the present embodiment, an example of a game state control unit that controls the game state by the main control CPU 42 executing the probability transition processing, the ball entry rate transition processing, and the variable time transition processing is configured.

Next, the normal symbol input processing will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not a game ball has passed (wins) the gate 20 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 20, the main control CPU ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4). When the number of ordinary reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 ends the ordinary symbol input processing.

  On the other hand, when the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 updates the number of ordinary reservations by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary hold number. The holding condition of the normal game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4 in a state where the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires the random number generated in the microprocessor 41, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM 44. For example, the random number is an ordinary random number used for a normal lottery. The main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for a normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the base game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the base game can be suspended until the execution condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol input processing.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being executed and the normal game is not being executed, while making a negative judgment when the normal hit game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the ordinary game is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the ordinary suspension number is larger than 0. When the number of ordinary reservations is 0, the main control CPU 42 ends the ordinary symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the number of ordinary reserves is larger than 0, the main control CPU 42 starts the ordinary game. When starting the base game, the main control CPU 42 updates the base reserve number by subtracting one. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary hold display unit 13f so as to display information that can specify the updated ordinary hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 42 obtains, from the main control RWM 44, the random number information stored first among the random number information used for the normal game. Next, the main control CPU 42 specifies a gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 42 specifies whether or not the ball entry assist function is in operation. Next, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery to determine whether or not to win the normal hit, using the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information. At this time, the main control CPU 42 performs a normal lottery with a normal hit probability Nl, Nh according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the entry assist function is activated).

  When a winning is won, the main control CPU 42 executes a winning variation process. In the normal hit variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines a normal hit symbol by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from random number information. The main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal game in accordance with the current ball entry rate state (whether the ball entry assist function is activated) by lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the normal winning is not won, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal out-of-place variation processing. In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 42 determines a normal losing symbol. In addition, in the normal losing process, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation time of the normal game according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated) by a lottery using random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 42 ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, when the normal symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 42 executes the normal game by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When the normal game is executed, the main control CPU 42 controls the normal symbol display section 13e so as to start a variable display of a predetermined symbol. The main control CPU 42 measures the fluctuation time of the normal game. The main control CPU 42 controls the ordinary symbol display section 13e so as to derive the ordinary symbol determined in the ordinary symbol start process after the fluctuation time of the ordinary game has elapsed.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
The normal hit game process is a process for giving a normal hit game. When deriving the normal hit symbol in the normal game, the main control CPU 42 performs the normal hit game process after the normal hit normal game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of the normal hit game based on the normal hit symbol (normal hit type) determined in the normal symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 42 uses the specified normal hit game release pattern data (release control data) so as to be in an open mode according to the current ball entry rate state (whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated). Then, the normal solenoid SL1 is controlled, and the second start winning port 16 is opened.

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

  Upon input of the RWM clear command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the RWM clear notification that can specify that the RWM clear processing has been executed. That is, the RWM clear notification can specify that the game information has been initialized. For example, the RWM clear notification is performed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify that the RWM clear processing has been performed, such as a character string of “RWM clear”. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the rendering device group so that the RWM clear notification ends when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) has elapsed after the input of the RWM clear command. In addition, what is necessary is just to perform various information by at least one which can be arbitrarily selected from the effect devices which comprise an effect device group.

Next, the hit effect processing will be described.
The hit effect process is a process for executing an effect during a big hit game or a small hit game (hereinafter, referred to as a hit effect). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the opening effect. When the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the ending effect. Note that the hit effect (big hit effect and small hit effect) may be executed by at least one arbitrarily selectable effect device among the effect devices constituting the effect device group. When the return to the hit game is specified when the initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 waits until a round command, an ending command, or a next fluctuation start command is input, and among these, Control is performed based on the first input command.

Next, the mode transition processing will be described.
The mode shifting process is a process for shifting the effect mode. In the present embodiment, an example of mode control means for controlling the effect mode by the sub-control CPU 51 executing the mode transition process is configured. The sub control CPU 51 is configured to be able to specify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the probability state command, the ball entry rate state command, and the variable time state command. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify whether or not the special game is being executed based on the change start command and the change end command. The sub-control CPU 51 can specify whether a big hit game or a small hit game is being performed based on the opening command and the ending command.

  The sub-control CPU 51 updates the information (hereinafter, referred to as a mode counter) which is information stored in the sub-control RWM 53 and which can specify the type of the effect mode, thereby setting the effect mode (under control). Figure out. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so that a predetermined effect is executed in a mode according to the effect mode that can be specified from the mode counter.

  The sub-control CPU 51, upon input of the initial command, if it is specified to return to a state in which a hit game is not being performed, so that it is possible to specify an effect mode corresponding to a game state that can be specified from the initial command, Update the value of the mode counter. Specifically, when the return from the initial command to the normal state can be specified, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the normal mode MN. When the return to the first advantageous state from the initial command can be specified, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the first advantageous mode MS1. When the return to the second advantageous state from the initial command can be specified, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the second advantageous mode MS2.

  Further, when the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the first advantageous mode MS1. After the first advantageous mode MS1 has been set and the first advantageous number of effect games has ended after the first advantageous mode MS1 has been set, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the normal mode MN. When the big hit game of the symbol ZC ends, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the second advantageous mode MS2. After the second advantageous mode MS2 is set and the second advantageous number of effect games are ended after the second advantageous mode MS2 is set, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the normal mode MN.

  When the small hitting game ends while the normal mode MN is being set, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the special mode MT. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the special mode MT among the effect modes after the end of the small hitting game. On the other hand, while the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2 are being set, the sub-control CPU 51 does not update the mode counter even if the small hit game ends. When the special mode MT is set, the sub-control CPU 51 is information stored in the sub-control RWM 53 each time the effect game is executed, and is information that can specify the number of times the effect game is executed (hereinafter, referred to as an execution counter). Is updated, and the number of executions of the effect game during the setting of the special mode MT is counted. The sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value indicating the normal mode MN when specifying that the number of executions of the effect game that can be specified has reached four, which is an example of the predetermined number, from the value of the execution counter. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts to the normal mode MN when four effect games are completed after shifting to the special mode MT.

Next, the rendering game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing an effect game as one of display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, an example of a game control unit configured to control the effect display device EH based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 42 and to execute the effect game by executing the effect game process by the sub-control CPU 51 is configured. You. Upon input of the change start command and the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute an effect game corresponding to the special game.

  Specifically, upon input of the change start command, the sub-control CPU 51 selects an effect pattern (effect content) of the effect game based on a change pattern that can be specified from the command. Also, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on a special symbol that can be specified from the command. When the big hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a big hit symbol combination. When the small hit symbol can be specified from the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a small hit symbol combination.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation degree (hereinafter, referred to as a notice effect) during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute a notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation of a jackpot for the effect game being executed. The sub-control CPU 51 can control the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute a notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation of the jackpot for the suspended effect game. This second announcement effect is an announcement effect based on so-called "look-ahead", and is configured such that the greater the number of special games executed over the announcement effect, the higher the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Hereinafter, a configuration for executing the special related effect will be described.
Next, a plurality of variation pattern tables provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, the plurality of variation pattern tables include a first table Tb1 corresponding to the normal mode MN, a second table Tb2 corresponding to the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2, and a third table Tb3 corresponding to the special mode MT. Is included. A variation pattern is associated with each of the tables Tb1 to Tb3, and constitutes a variation pattern group.

  Here, a description will be given of a manner of selecting a fluctuation pattern table according to the state of satisfaction of the table selection condition in the large hit change processing, the small hit change processing, and the loss change processing. In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game state is the normal state and the number of times of execution of the special game after the end of the small hit game is less than a predetermined number of times (four times as an example) among the table selection conditions. When the first selection condition is not satisfied, the first table Tb1 is selected. When the first selection condition is satisfied, it matches when the vehicle is staying in the normal mode MN.

  The main control CPU 42 selects the second table Tb2 when the second selection condition that the gaming state is the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state among the table selection conditions is satisfied. When the second selection condition is satisfied, it matches when the vehicle is staying in one of the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2. The main control CPU 42 determines that when the gaming state is the normal state and the number of executions of the special game after the end of the small hitting game is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times in the table selection condition, Select the third table Tb3. That is, after the end of the small hitting game, the main control CPU 42 selects the third table Tb3 in four successive variable games. When the third selection condition is satisfied, it matches when the vehicle is staying in the special mode MT.

  In the tables Tb1 to Tb3, values determined as “winning” in the variation pattern determination lottery among the possible values of the variation pattern random number with respect to the associated variation pattern, classified for each determinable condition (the number of reservations). (Hereinafter, referred to as a winning value). Here, it is preferable that, when the gaming state is the normal state, the special reserved number defined in the determinable condition (the reserved number) is a total reserved number obtained by adding the first special reserved number and the second special reserved number, When the gaming state is any advantageous state, it is preferable to set the second special reserved number.

Hereinafter, the tables Tb1 to Tb3 and the variation patterns will be described.
13 (a) to 13 (c) show, for each of the variation patterns associated with the tables Tb1 to Tb3, whether or not the result (the result of the special lottery and the reach lottery), the content of the variation (production content), and the variation time (production) Time) and determinable conditions (number of reservations). In the column of “determinable condition (number of reservations)”, “○” indicates that the winning is possible in the variation pattern determination lottery, and “×” indicates that the winning is not possible in the variation pattern determination lottery. Show. Note that the fluctuation time shown in the present embodiment is merely an example, and is not limited to these.

  The variation patterns P10 to P17 are associated with the first table Tb1. The fluctuation patterns P10 to P12 are the deviation fluctuation patterns without the reach, the fluctuation patterns P13 and P14 are the deviation fluctuation patterns with the reach, the fluctuation patterns P15 and P16 are the big hit fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern P17 is It is a small hit fluctuation pattern.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P10 is 3 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P11 is 6 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P12 is 13 seconds, and in the order of the fluctuation pattern P10 <P11 <P12, The fluctuation time becomes longer. According to the first table Tb1, the fluctuation pattern P10 can be won when the number of reservations = 3 or more, the fluctuation pattern P11 can be won when the number of reservations = 2 or more, and the fluctuation pattern P12 is It can be selected when the number = 0,1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect game without the reach is executed during the setting of the normal mode MN, the average (expected value) of the fluctuation time increases as the number of holdings decreases. In other words, when the result of the special lottery is out of order, in the normal mode MN, when the number of holds of the variable game is the first number of hold (3), the main control CPU 42 determines that the second number of hold is smaller than the first number of hold. Any one of the variation patterns P10 to P12, which is an example of the first variation pattern, is determined so that the average of the variation time becomes shorter than when (2 or less). Note that the fluctuation pattern P12 is also a fluctuation pattern in which the above-described branch effect and failure effect can be executed by a predetermined lottery (see FIG. 8).

  In the first table Tb1, any of the fluctuation patterns P13 to P17 can be won regardless of the number of suspensions. For the fluctuation patterns P13 and P15, the fluctuation contents including the NR effect are defined, and for the fluctuation patterns P14 and P16, the fluctuation contents including the SR effect are defined. The first table Tb1 indicates that the ratio of the winning probability at the time of the big hit to the total probability of the winning probability at the time of the loss and the winning probability at the time of the big hit in the order of the fluctuation pattern of the NR effect <the change pattern of the SR effect. The winning value is determined so as to be higher. Note that the fluctuation patterns P14 and P16 are also fluctuation patterns in which the above-described branch effect and reach notification effect can be executed by a predetermined lottery instead of the NR effect before the start of the SR effect (see FIG. 8). Further, in the fluctuation pattern P17, the details of the fluctuation including the branch effect and the rush effect described above are defined (see FIG. 8).

  Variation patterns P20 to P26 are associated with the second table Tb2. The fluctuation patterns P20 and P21 are the deviation fluctuation patterns without reach, the fluctuation patterns P22 and P23 are the deviation fluctuation patterns with reach, the fluctuation patterns P24 and P25 are the big hit fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern P26 is It is a small hit fluctuation pattern.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P20 is 2 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P21 is 7 seconds. According to the second table Tb2, the fluctuation pattern P20 can be won when the number of reservations = 1 or more, and the fluctuation pattern P21 can be won when the number of reservations = 0. In the present embodiment, when the effect game without reach is executed during the setting of the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2, the average (expected value) of the fluctuation time increases as the number of holdings decreases. In addition, when the advantageous game MS1 or MS2 is set, the average (expected value) of the fluctuation time is shortened when the effect game without the reach is executed, compared to when the normal mode MN is set.

  In the second table Tb2, the variation patterns P22 to P26 can be won regardless of the number of pending patterns. For the fluctuation patterns P22 and P24, the fluctuation contents including the NR effect are defined, and for the fluctuation patterns P23 and P25, the fluctuation contents including the SR effect are defined. The variation pattern P26 has the same variation time as the variation pattern P20, has variation content without reach, and has variation content that does not include the branch effect and the rush effect.

  Variation patterns P30 to P33 are associated with the third table Tb3. The fluctuation pattern P30 is a deviation fluctuation pattern without reach, the fluctuation pattern P31 is a deviation fluctuation pattern with reach, the fluctuation pattern P32 is a large hit fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern P33 is a small hit fluctuation pattern. .

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P30 is 16 seconds. The fluctuating time of the fluctuating pattern P30 is the longest among the out-of-reach fluctuating patterns provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In other words, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P30 is longer than any of the loss fluctuation patterns without reach that can be won in the other tables Tb1 and Tb2. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P10 to P12, P20, and P21 are examples of a first variation pattern, and the variation pattern P30 is an example of a second variation pattern having a longer variation time than the first variation pattern. That is, the variation pattern includes the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern. The first variation pattern and the second variation pattern are variation patterns that can be selected when the result of the special lottery is incorrect, and the first variation pattern includes at least two variation patterns having different variation times. , The second variation pattern is one variation pattern having a longer variation time than the first variation pattern.

  Further, according to the third table Tb3, when the fluctuation pattern P30 has not been won in the reach lottery, any variation number can be won. According to the third table Tb3, the winning probability of the variation pattern P30 is the same probability (100% as an example) regardless of the number of holds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the third table Tb3 is selected, that is, the variable game of a predetermined number of times (four times as an example) after the small hit game ends, the big hit and the small hit are not won in the special lottery. In addition, when the winning lottery is not won, the fluctuation time is always 16 seconds. In other words, during the setting of the special mode MT, when the vehicle goes out of reach without reaching, the fluctuation time is always constant at 16 seconds. As described above, when the result of the special lottery is out of order, the main control CPU 42 determines the second variation pattern in the special mode MT, regardless of the number of reserves of the variable game. The fluctuation pattern P30 includes an introduction effect and any of the development effects, and the fluctuation contents for finally deriving an unsuccessful symbol combination are defined (see FIG. 9).

  In the third table Tb3, the variation patterns P31 to P33 can be won regardless of the number of reservations. For the variation patterns P31 and P32, instead of the NR effect before the start of the SR effect, the above-described introduction effect and any of the extended effects are executed, and finally a symbol combination of a big hit or a loss is derived via the SR effect. The details of the change are defined (see FIG. 9). In the variation pattern P33, the variation content for executing the introduction effect and any of the development effects is defined. Therefore, in the special mode MT, the main control CPU 42 determines the variation pattern from the third table Tb3 that does not include the variation pattern in which the variation time is equal to or less than the predetermined time (for example, 16 seconds). The variation patterns P30 to P33 associated with the third table Tb3 are an example of a specific variation pattern group.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern associated with the third table Tb3 is an example of a specific variation pattern. Among the variation patterns associated with the third table Tb3, there are variation patterns capable of executing a development effect, which is an example of a specific effect. In particular, in the present embodiment, all of the variation patterns associated with the third table Tb3 are variation patterns capable of executing an advanced effect. For this reason, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation pattern P30 as the fluctuation pattern of all the fluctuation games in the special mode MT, on condition that the game is a loss without reach. In this manner, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has the variation patterns P30 to P31 capable of executing the specific effect as the variation pattern of each variation game until the variation game of a predetermined number (specific number) is completed after the small hitting game is completed. Is determined, the development effect can be executed in any of the variable games out of the predetermined number of variable games.

  The variation patterns P30 to P31 associated with the third table Tb3 are dedicated variation patterns that are not associated with any of the other tables Tb1 and Tb2. That is, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P10 to P12, P20, and P21 can be determined as the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation game before the end of the small hit game, which is an example of the advantageous game state, and the fluctuation of the fluctuation game in the special mode MT. While the variation pattern P30 can be determined as a pattern, the variation patterns P10 to P12, P20, and P21 are not determined. The main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuation patterns P10 to P12, P20, and P21 as the fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation game in the normal mode MN.

Next, the special effect processing executed by the sub control CPU 51 will be described.
During the setting of the normal mode MN, the sub control CPU 51 performs a branch lottery to determine whether or not to execute the branch effect and the failure effect when a change start command capable of specifying the change pattern P12 is input. When winning the branch lottery, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the branch effect and the failed effect. On the other hand, when the branch lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as not to execute the branch effect and the failed effect.

  When setting the normal mode MN, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a branch lottery to determine whether or not to execute the branch effect and the reach notification effect in place of the NR effect when a change start command capable of specifying the change patterns P14 and P16 is input. . When the branch lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the branch effect and the reach notification effect without executing the NR effect, and then execute the SR effect. I do. When the branch lottery is not won, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the NR effect and thereafter execute the SR effect.

  During the setting of the normal mode MN, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the branch effect and the rush effect when a change start command capable of specifying the change pattern P17 is input. As a result, while staying in the normal mode MN, a branching effect appears in the effect game, a rush effect is executed, and a transition is made to the special mode MT, a reach information effect is executed, and a SR effect is developed, and a failure is caused. The situation where the effect is executed and the effect game ends is created.

  In addition, during the setting of the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a fluctuation start command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern P26, the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as not to execute the branch effect and the rush effect. Control. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if a small hit occurs while the advantageous modes MS1 and MS2 are set, the small hit (giving of the small hit game) is not actively notified, and after the small hit game ends, It does not shift to the special mode MT.

  During the setting of the special mode MT, the sub-control CPU 51 sets the effect device group including the effect display device EH so as to execute the introductory effect and any of the advanced effects by inputting a change start command capable of specifying the change pattern P30. Control. During the setting of the special mode MT, the sub-control CPU 51, when inputting a fluctuation start command capable of specifying the fluctuation patterns P31 and P32, performs an introduction effect and an extended effect, and then performs an SR effect. It controls a group of effect devices including the display device EH. During the setting of the special mode MT, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a fluctuation start command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern P33, after executing the introduction effect and any of the development effects, the sub-control CPU 51 notifies the re-entry to the special mode MT. An effect device group including the effect display device EH is controlled so as to execute a rush effect.

  In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a type of a developed effect (appearing character) to be executed in each effect game a predetermined number of times in the special mode MT, triggered by the small hit. The sub-control CPU 51 of the present embodiment determines a special effect pattern from a plurality of special effect patterns that define the type of advanced effect to be executed in each effect game for a predetermined number of times. Determine the type of development effect in the game.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, special effect patterns EP1 to EP16 are prepared. In the special effect patterns EP1 to EP16, types of extended effects (characters) to be executed in the first, second, third, and fourth effect games after the special mode MT is set are defined. For example, in the special effect pattern EP1, a first advanced effect in which the character A appears in the first effect game is executed, and a second advanced effect in which the character B appears in the second effect game is executed. It is defined that a third development effect in which the character C appears in the fourth effect game is performed, and a fourth expansion effect in which the character D appears in the fourth effect game is performed. In addition, when the big hit game occurs while the special mode MT is being set, the special mode MT ends in the big hit variation game, so that the development effect is not always executed in the predetermined number of variation games.

  The special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 stipulate that, out of the four effect games in the special mode MT, the same type of extended effect is not executed in three or more successive effect games. The special effect patterns EP9 to EP12 are defined to execute the same type of advanced effect in three consecutive effect games among the four effect games in the special mode MT. The special effect patterns EP13 to EP16 are defined to execute the same type of advanced effect in four consecutive (all) effect games among the four effect games in the special mode MT.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 51 obtains the effect random number generated in the sub-control board 50, and performs the effect lottery based on the obtained effect random number and the setting value being set (the setting of the jackpot probability). The special effect lottery is performed by referring to the table Te, and one of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP16 is determined. In the effect lottery table, among the values that the effect random numbers can take, a winning value to be “win” in the special effect lottery is defined.

  As shown in FIG. 15, according to the effect lottery table Te, the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 can be won in any of the settings 1 to 6. According to the effect lottery table Te, the winning probability of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 is slightly higher when the setting is 1 to 3 and when the setting is 4 to 6. According to the effect lottery table Te, the special effect patterns EP9 to EP12 can be won in any of the settings 1 to 6. According to the effect lottery table Te, the winning probability of the special effect patterns EP9 to EP12 is higher when the setting is 4 to 6 than when the setting is 1 to 3. According to the effect lottery table Te, the special effect patterns EP13 to EP16 cannot be won when the setting is 3 or less, and can be won when the setting is 4 or more.

  Here, the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 have a sufficiently high winning probability as compared with the other special effect patterns EP9 to EP16, and have a winning probability depending on whether the winning is equal to or less than the setting 3 and equal to or more than the setting 4. Differences are small enough. For this reason, it can be said that even if the extended effect is executed based on the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8, the player cannot guess the set value being set or is difficult to guess (substantially cannot be guessed). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the combination of the development effects determined in the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 is not a combination suggesting the setting or a combination substantially not suggesting the setting.

  Then, from among the four rendering games in the special mode MT, the same type of extended rendering appeared in two or less consecutive rendering games from the situation where the same type of extended rendering appeared in three consecutive rendering games. It is possible to recognize that the possibility that the setting is 4 or more is higher than the situation. Further, in the present embodiment, among the four rendering games in the special mode MT, the same type of extended rendering appears in four consecutive rendering games, and it is definitely recognized that the setting is 4 or more. obtain. As described above, in the present embodiment, among the four effect games in the special mode MT, the player increases as the number of continuous variable games in which the same type of advanced effect appears increases to 2 <3 <4 times. Is more likely to be set. As described above, among the combinations of the development effects (special effect patterns EP1 to EP16) determined by the sub-control CPU 51, the combinations (special effect patterns EP9 to EP16) suggesting the setting include a plurality of combinations different in the suggestion contents of the setting. Exists.

  When the predetermined rewriting condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to rewrite the advanced effect in the specific (eg, last) effect game to the fifth advanced effect (character E) by rewriting lottery. Determined by Specifically, the rewriting condition in the present embodiment is satisfied by determining any one of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8. When any of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP8 is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 acquires the rewrite random number generated in the sub-control board 50, executes a rewrite lottery using the rewrite random number, and performs a specific effect It is determined whether or not the development effect in the game is rewritten to the fifth development effect.

  Here, if the rewriting lottery is less than the setting 4, the winning is not won for rewriting the advanced effect in the specific effect game, whereas if the setting is 5 or more, the rewriting lottery is less than 100% for rewriting the advanced effect in the specific effect game. Is performed so as to be able to win at a predetermined probability. Therefore, in the special effect game among the four effect games in the special mode MT, the fifth advanced effect not defined in the normal special effect patterns EP1 to EP16 appears, and the combination of the advanced effect is changed. Irrespective of this, it is possible to definitively recognize that the setting is 5 or more. As described above, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a development effect to be executed in each of the variable games a predetermined number of times, and executes the determined expansion effect. The determined combination of the development effects suggests a setting. When the combination is not a combination, it is configured such that an advanced effect can be executed in a mode suggesting a setting in a specific change game.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described together with an example of a specific execution mode of the effect game.
As shown in FIG. 16, while staying in the normal mode MN (during control), when the result of the special lottery is out of order and the result of the reach lottery is non-winning, one of the fluctuation patterns P10 to P12 is determined. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the rendering game is 13 seconds at the maximum. When the result of the special lottery is a small hit while staying in the normal mode MN, the fluctuation pattern P17 is determined, so that the effect display device EH executes each effect in the order of branch effect → rush-in effect, The symbol combination of the small hit is derived. Thereafter, a small hit game is provided. During the small hit game, a small hit effect is executed on the effect display device EH. Note that the small hit effect may be an effect in which the rush effect is continuously displayed as it is. Apart from the rush effect in the small hit effect game, the effect that notifies the effect mode (special mode MT) of the transition destination is provided. There may be.

  When the small hit game ends, the effect mode is shifted to the special mode MT. While staying in the special mode MT, when the result of the special lottery is out of order and the result of the reach lottery is non-winning, only the fluctuation pattern P30 can be determined. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the rendering game is fixed at 16 seconds. Is done. That is, in the special mode MT, when the result of the special lottery is out of order and the result of the reach lottery is non-winning, the longest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times that can be determined when staying in another production mode An effect game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution of the four (all) effect games in the special mode MT, the effect is displayed on the effect display device EH in the order of the introduction effect → any of the developed effects. At this time, since at least 16 seconds or more are secured as the fluctuating time of the production game, it is possible to secure a sufficient production time for the introductory production and the development production, and to accurately recognize the characters appearing in the development production. Will be possible. Then, in the four effect games in the special mode MT, the player can guess the set value being set (the setting of the big hit probability) from the combination of the types of the advanced effects (appearing characters). As described above, the development effect is executed in each of the variable games a predetermined number of times, and the suggestion element includes an element that suggests the setting based on a combination of the development effects executed in each of the fluctuation games.

  In an example of the present embodiment, from the situation where the same type of advanced effect has been executed until the first or second effect game after shifting to the special mode MT, it is inferred which setting value it is. hard. However, from the situation where the same type of advanced production has been executed until the third production game after shifting to the special mode MT, it is more likely that the setting is 4 or more than the setting 3 or less. Become recognizable. Furthermore, from the situation in which the same type of advanced effect has been executed from the transition to the special mode MT until the fourth effect game, it is determined that the setting is 4 or more. For this reason, according to the present embodiment, while staying in the special mode MT, an element for estimating the setting by the development effect can be provided, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Then, after the end of the special mode MT triggered by the end of the predetermined number (four times) of the fluctuating game, the mode shifts to the normal mode MN. Accordingly, in the situation shown in FIG. 16, the variation pattern table selected by the main control CPU 42 is the first table Tb1 (normal mode MN) → the third table Tb3 (special mode MT) → the first table Tb1 (normal mode MN). ).

The effect of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the special mode MT is controlled after the end of the small hitting game. In the special mode MT, an advanced effect can be executed as an example of the specific effect including the suggestion element indicating the setting. Since the set value (setting of the jackpot probability) is information that the player originally wants to know, the development effect is an effect that the player pays attention to. After the end of the small hitting game, it is possible to pay attention not only to a change in the effect due to the transition to the special mode MT but also to a point at which the setting can be estimated, thereby further improving the interest of the player. be able to.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, while the special mode MT can be continued over a plurality of variable games, an advanced effect can be executed in any of the variable games during the special mode MT. Therefore, in each of the variable games being controlled in the special mode MT, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that an advanced effect will appear.

  (3) According to the present embodiment, in each of the variable games controlled in the special mode MT, an advanced effect is executed, and a setting can be suggested by a combination of the executed advanced effects. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of estimating the setting over a plurality of variable games controlled in the special mode MT.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, not only the combination of the development effects, but also the mode of the development effect itself in the fluctuation game of a specific time (for example, the last time) can be noticed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of simply inferring the setting from the mode of the development effect in the fluctuation game of a specific number of times, as well as whether or not the combination of the development effects suggesting the setting is established.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to guess the setting based on the mode (character) of the development effect in the last variation game, irrespective of the combination of the development effect up to the last time. Therefore, it can be expected that the setting is suggested until the last variation game in the special mode MT.

(6) According to the present embodiment, there are combinations of the development effects that have different suggestions, and the development effects can be diversified.
(7) According to the present embodiment, after the small hitting game is completed, a specific change pattern is determined until the predetermined number of times (for example, four times) of the changing game is ended, so that the small hitting game is completed. By giving a change to the execution mode of the fluctuating game, and by making it possible to determine a fluctuating pattern of fluctuating time at which the evolving effect can be executed, the evolving effect can be appropriately executed. Note that the fluctuation patterns P30 to P33 are an example of a specific fluctuation pattern. Since the development effect includes a suggestion element that can indicate a setting that is information that the player wants to know, the development effect is an effect that the player pays attention to. After the end of the small hit game, it is possible to pay attention not only to the execution mode of the fluctuation game based on the specific fluctuation pattern but also to the point where the setting can be estimated, thereby further improving the interest of the player. Can be planned.

  (8) According to the present embodiment, since all of the specific fluctuation patterns are the fluctuation patterns in which the development effect can be executed, any of the predetermined number of fluctuation games in which the specific fluctuation pattern is determined is determined. A development effect can also be performed in a game. Therefore, in each of the variable games of the predetermined number of variable games after the end of the small hitting game, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the appearance of an advanced effect.

  (9) According to the present embodiment, the special mode MT is controlled after the end of the small hitting game which is an example of the advantageous game state, and in the special mode MT, an advanced effect including a suggestion element indicating the setting can be executed. In addition, the fluctuating game in the special mode MT may be executed based on the second fluctuating pattern having a relatively long fluctuating time instead of the first fluctuating pattern. Therefore, by securing the time available for suggesting the setting that the player wants to know, it is possible to entertain the suggestion of the setting over time. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (10) According to the present embodiment, after the end of the special mode MT which is an example of the specific mode, the normal mode MN is controlled, and in the normal mode MN, the first variation pattern can be determined again. Therefore, the mode of determining the variation pattern in the special mode MT can be made special, and the interest in the special mode MT can be further improved.

  (11) According to the present embodiment, when it is out of the range, in the normal mode MN, the fluctuation time is shortened according to the increase in the number of holdings, while in the special mode MT, the fluctuation time is maintained longer than the first fluctuation pattern. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to suitably secure a time available for suggesting the setting.

  (12) According to the present embodiment, in all the fluctuation games in the special mode MT, not only the setting can be suggested but also a time available for suggesting the setting can be secured. Therefore, for all the fluctuation games in the special mode MT, the interest of the player can be appropriately increased.

  (13) According to the present embodiment, the special mode MT is an effect mode in which the user can stay four times as an example of the specific number of times, so that the special feeling of the setting suggestion in the special mode MT can be further enhanced.

  (14) According to the present embodiment, it is conceivable that the small hit game, which is not advantageous as compared with the big hit game, may not be able to sufficiently improve the interest, but by adopting the above configuration, the small hit game is achieved. After the end of the game, the interest of the player can be appropriately increased.

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

[First Modification]
In the present embodiment, the small hitting game is described as an example of the advantageous gaming state, but the invention is not limited thereto, and the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state may be set as the advantageous gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the first modification, the sub-control CPU 51 can specify the special mode MT when the first advantageous mode (for example, 150 times) of the variable game ends during the setting of the first advantageous mode MS1. Update the mode counter to the appropriate value. The sub-control CPU 51 updates the mode counter to a value that can specify the special mode MT when the second advantageous mode (for example, 100 times) of the fluctuation game ends during the setting of the second advantageous mode MS2.

  According to the first modified example, it is possible to control to the special mode MT among the effect modes upon the end of the first advantageous state which is an example of the advantageous gaming state. According to the first modified example, it is possible to control to the special mode MT among the effect modes when the second advantageous state which is an example of the advantageous gaming state ends.

The effect of the first modification will be described.
(1) According to the first modification, the special mode MT is controlled after the end of the first advantageous state. In the special mode MT, in addition to the specific effect including the suggestion element suggesting the setting, it can be executed. The fluctuating game in the special mode MT can be executed based on the second fluctuating pattern having a relatively long fluctuating time instead of the first fluctuating pattern. Therefore, by securing the time available for suggesting the setting that the player wants to know, it is possible to entertain the suggestion of the setting over time. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2) According to the first modified example, the special mode MT is controlled after the end of the second advantageous state. In the special mode MT, in addition to the specific effect including the suggestion element indicating the setting, the special effect can be executed. The fluctuating game in the special mode MT can be executed based on the second fluctuating pattern having a relatively long fluctuating time instead of the first fluctuating pattern.

The first modification can be further implemented as follows.
In the first modification, the sub-control CPU 51 shifts the effect mode to the normal mode MN without shifting to the special mode MT when the first advantageous state ends and shifts to the normal state, as in the present embodiment. You may. Further, similarly to the present embodiment, when the second advantageous state ends and shifts to the normal state, the sub-control CPU 51 may shift the effect mode to the normal mode MN without shifting to the special mode MT.

[Second Modification]
Regarding the special effect lottery using the effect lottery table Te, the winning probability (determination probability) of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP16 may be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 18, among the special effect patterns EP9 to EP12, the possibility that the setting value advantageous to the player is set in the order of the special effect patterns EP9 <EP10 <EP11 <EP12 may be increased. . Similarly, among the special effect patterns EP13 to EP16, the possibility that a setting value advantageous to the player may be set in the order of the special effect patterns EP13 <EP14 <EP15 <EP16 may be increased. In addition, the winning probability of the special effect patterns EP1 to EP16 may be determined so that it is possible to specify that an even set value is set and that an odd set value is set.

[Other changes]
Hereinafter, other modifications will be described.
-In this embodiment and each modification example, the predetermined number and the specific number are not limited to four, but may be set to one (single), two, three, and five or more. Further, the predetermined number and the specific number may be set to numbers different from the upper limit numbers of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number.

  In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the development effect is executed during execution of all the fluctuation games in the special mode MT. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the development effect may be executed during execution of some of the fluctuation games. Good. For example, when it is possible to specify a variation pattern that can execute an advanced effect from the change start command, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute a lottery to determine whether to execute the advanced effect. Further, the third table Tb3 may be associated with a variation pattern in which a development effect is not executable and a variation pattern in which a development effect is executable.

-In this embodiment and each modification, the variation pattern of the third table Tb3 may include a common variation pattern associated with the other tables Tb1 and Tb2.
In the present embodiment and each of the modifications, the third table Tb3 associates only the variation pattern P30 as a variation pattern in the case of a detachment and no reach, so that the winning pattern can be won. May be associated. It is preferable that each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns has a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation patterns P10 to P12, P20, and P21. When the result of the special lottery regarding the fluctuating game in the special mode MT is incorrect, the main control CPU 42 determines the fluctuating pattern so that the average of the fluctuating time is the same regardless of the number of pendings of the fluctuating game. Good to do.

  -In the present embodiment and each modification example, the development effect, which is an example of the specific effect, is executed by the effect display device EH, but is not limited thereto, and can be arbitrarily selected from the effect devices constituting the effect device group. One or a combination of two or more may be executed. For example, the specific effect may be a sound effect by the speaker SP or a light emitting effect by the decorative lamp LA.

  -The configuration of the special related effect may be changed in the present embodiment and each modification. For example, it is only necessary to be able to execute a rush effect in a small hit change game, and a branch effect, a reach notification effect, and a failure effect may be omitted. In this case, the rush effect may be executed during the small hit game. Furthermore, if an effect for notifying the transition to the special mode MT is executed during the small hit game, the rush effect may be omitted. In addition, in the fluctuation game during the setting of the special mode MT, the introduction effect may be omitted if an advanced effect is executed.

  -In this embodiment and each modification, the production mode (production content) of the special related production is not limited to displaying characters, and may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a plurality of types of specific effects are not limited to displaying different characters as in advanced effects, but may be those displaying a predetermined number or character string, and may have different numbers of characters displayed. There may be. That is, any type of specific effect may be used as long as the player can recognize that the types are different from each other.

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

  -About this embodiment and each modification, some or all of a special game and a normal game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. When a special game is displayed on the effect display device EH, the effect game may not be displayed.

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

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

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

-In this embodiment and each modification, the display 48 may be used also as the display means which displays the information different from a set value.
In the present embodiment and each modification, when the setting is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the setting is performed on a part of the symbol display parts 13a, 13b, and 13e that can be arbitrarily selected, or on all display parts. It may be configured not to perform one or both of the display for notifying the change state and the display for notifying the setting confirmation state.

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

  -In this embodiment and each modification, the function of the sub-control board 50 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board for exclusively controlling the effect display device EH, a lamp board for exclusively controlling the decorative lamp LA, and an audio board for exclusively controlling the speaker SP. The system may further include a control board for controlling the board group collectively. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the present embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(1) The suggestion element may include an element that suggests a setting according to the mode of the specific effect executed in a specific number of fluctuation games out of the predetermined number of fluctuation games.

(2) The specific round may be a final round.
(3) The effect control means determines the specific effect to be executed in each of the predetermined number of variation games, and causes the determined specific effect to be executed. When the combination is not a suggestion, the specific effect may be executed in a mode suggesting a setting in the specific change game.

  (4) Among the combinations of the specific effects, the combinations suggesting the settings may include a plurality of combinations having different suggestions in the settings.

Reference numeral 10: pachinko gaming machine, 15: first starting winning port, 16: second starting winning port, 40: main control board, 41: microprocessor, 42: main control CPU, 47: setting device, 50: sub control board, 51: sub-control CPU, EH: effect display device, P10 to P17, P20 to P26, P30 to P33: fluctuation pattern.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a fluctuation game, and capable of executing a predetermined effect in a mode according to the effect mode during execution of the fluctuation game,
Lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball enters the starting port,
When a lottery result by the lottery means is a big hit, a big hit game giving means for giving a big hit game,
When a lottery result by the lottery means is a small hit, a small hit game giving means for giving a small hit game,
Based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit, setting means that can be set by changing a setting value that determines the degree of advantage regarding the lottery by the lottery means,
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect,
Mode control means for controlling the effect mode,
After the end of the small hitting game, the special mode is controlled among the effect modes,
In the special mode, a specific effect is executable, and the specific effect includes a suggestion element capable of suggesting a setting. The special mode can be continued over a predetermined number of variable games that is a plurality of times,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is executable in any of the predetermined number of variable games. The specific effect is executed in each of the predetermined number of variable games,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the suggestion element includes an element that suggests a setting based on a combination of specific effects performed in each of the variable games.