JP2020036687A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a player.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a game board on which a plurality of game areas where game balls can flow down is formed. Further, the Pachinko game machine includes a setting change function capable of changing and setting a setting value, as advantageous degrees regarding a big win game, which defines a big win probability of winning a big win in a win lottery. Also, a sub control CPU can control a presentation display device so that a notification presentation is performed in which, among game areas on the game board, a game area to which shooting of game balls is recommended is notified. In the notification presentation, a presentation is included in which a setting value is suggested by a presentation content of the notification presentation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various effects have been performed on a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine. And among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player by executing a notification effect of notifying the player of a game area where the launch of a game ball is recommended (for example, , Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, the appropriate firing intensity of the game ball is notified to notify the player of the game area where the firing of the game ball is recommended.

JP 2009-240339 A

However, in conventional gaming machines, it is expected that the entertainment of the player will be improved by further elaborating the notification effect.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem includes a gaming board in which a game area in which a game ball can flow is formed, and a lottery is performed when a game ball enters a starting port that is open to the game area. In a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given when a big hit is won in a corresponding lottery, based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit, a set value that determines a probability of winning a big hit in the hit lottery is changed. Setting means that can be set, launch operation means capable of performing an operation of launching a game ball to the game area, effect execution means for executing an effect, and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, The effect control means can control the effect execution means so as to execute a notification effect for notifying a game area in which the launch of a game ball is recommended in the game area, and the notification effect includes: Directing And summary to include the effect of setting value by volume is suggested.

  For the above-mentioned gaming machine, the notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect, and a set value is suggested in the first notification effect, while a set value is suggested in the second notification effect. It may not be performed.

In the gaming machine, the first notification effect may include a hit time notification effect that is executed when a big hit is won in the hit lottery.
The gaming machine may further include a game state control unit that controls a game state, and the first notification effect may include a change notification effect that is executed in response to a change in the game state.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the second notification effect may include a power-recovery-time notification effect that is executed when power supply to the game machine is cut off and power supply is restarted thereafter.
Regarding the gaming machine, the second notification effect may include a non-recommended time notification effect that is executed when a game ball is fired in a game area different from a game area in which the launch of a game ball is recommended. Good.

  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 of a main board unit. Explanatory drawing explaining a setting value (setting information). FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of control contents when power is turned on. FIGS. 4A to 4F are explanatory diagrams illustrating transition of a display state of a setting value (setting information). Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit (big hit design). FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of an information production. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of an information production. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of notification effects. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution aspect of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution aspect of an effect pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the distribution aspect of an effect pattern.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 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 a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame 11 mounts a fixed frame (outer frame) 11a for fixing the body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island facilities (gaming machine installation facilities) such as a game arcade, and various components (gaming components). And a mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b is openably and detachably attached to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11a. The mounting frame may be configured by combining a plurality of frames. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a locking device SS. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the opening of the mounting frame 11b is always restricted by the locking device SS, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is unlocked by operating the locking device SS using a frame key (key) managed by the administrator of the game arcade. Thus, the mounting frame 11b can be opened.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the frame 11. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on the front side of which a game ball flows down. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that a game area YBa in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the game board YB. The game board YB has an opening window YBb 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 has a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is operated when launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area YBa. That is, in the present embodiment, the firing handle HD corresponds to a firing operation unit capable of performing an operation of firing a game ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button BT as operation means. The effect button BT is provided at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The effect button BT in the present embodiment is configured to be able to be pressed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. As one of the effects, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 can execute an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light-emitting body (not shown) (hereinafter, referred to as a “light emission effect”). For example, the decorative lamp LA1 is provided on the game board YB. Further, for example, the decorative lamp LA2 is provided on the frame 11. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP. As one of the effects, the speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “sound effect”) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 and the speaker SP correspond to an effect executing means for executing an effect. In the following description, the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2 may be collectively referred to as “decorative lamp LA”.

  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 on the game board YB at a position where the player can view it.

  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 as a 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 unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying a result of an internal lottery (hit lottery described later).

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

  The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a lose symbol as a loss display result. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in a predetermined internal lottery (hit lottery described later), a big hit symbol is derived in a special game, and a big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the hit lottery, a big hit game is provided.

  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”. For example, the maximum value of each of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4.

  The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 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 the result of an internal lottery (a normal symbol hit lottery described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game may be abbreviated to “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived to the ordinary symbol display section 13e include an ordinary hit symbol and an unusual symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal lottery winning is won, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the normal game ends, the normal winning game is given.

  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”. Note that the display units 13a to 13f need not be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts.

  The information display device 13 includes a right-handed display unit 13g. As will be described in detail later, the right-handed display unit 13g notifies the launch intensity of the game ball. In other words, the right strike display unit 13g notifies the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a round display unit that notifies the upper limit number of round games described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device EH having an image display unit GH. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB 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. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH can execute, as one of the effects, an effect of displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”). In the present embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to an effect executing unit that executes an effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first start winning port 15 as a start port that is open in the game area YBa. The first start winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 15 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, 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 has a second start winning port 16 as a start port opened in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 16 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, 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 has an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the second starting winning opening 16, a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the second starting winning opening 16, And a normally variable member 17 that can be operated. 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 a first solenoid SL1 as an actuator for operating the normal variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 7). The normal variable member 17 is operated in an open state in a normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 18 that is open in the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 18 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, a payout condition of a predetermined number of prize balls is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 is the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1. And the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls are detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. That is, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, and when a game ball enters the second starting winning opening 16. You can get more award balls than when you do.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can operate in an open state (allowable state) in which gaming balls can enter the special winning opening 18 and in a closed state (regulated state) in which gaming balls cannot enter the special winning opening 18. A special variable member 19 as a special opening / closing means 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 second solenoid SL2 as an actuator for operating the special variable member 19 (shown in FIG. 7). The special variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in a game area YBa. The gate 20 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 20 (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold 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 a first normal winning opening 21a and a second normal winning opening 21b as normal winning openings that are open to the gaming area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first normal winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the first normal winning opening 21a left of the center frame W, and a second normal winning opening 21b right of the center frame W. And a second normal winning sensor SE6 for detecting the entered game ball (shown in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal winning sensors SE5 and SE6, 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, 21a, and 21b. Entering a game ball into a winning opening corresponds to a so-called “winning”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port (not shown). For example, the out opening is open 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, 21a, and 21b are discharged from the out port to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area YBa.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path along which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths according to the firing intensity of the game balls as the paths through which the game balls flow in the game area YBa. The path along which the game ball flows can be understood as an area where the game ball flows. There are a plurality of routes, a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame W (effect display device EH) to the out mouth, and a right route of the center frame W (effect display device EH) to the out mouth. There is a second route R2 to be reached. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap, or may not entirely overlap. In the following description, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, an area located on the left side of the center line CL bisecting the game area YBa to the left and right is referred to as a left area R1a, and located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as a right region R2a. A route flowing down the left region R1a corresponds to a first route R1, and a route flowing down the right region R2a corresponds to a second route R2.

  Then, the player operates the firing handle HD to adjust the firing intensity of the game ball, thereby hitting the game ball to the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening. 16, it is possible to allow game balls to enter the large winning opening 18, the gate 20, the first ordinary winning opening 21a, and the second ordinary winning opening 21b. In the present embodiment, a first starting winning opening 15 and a first normal winning opening 21a are provided on the first route R1 (left region R1a), and on the second route R2 (right region R2a). , The second starting winning opening 16, the big winning opening 18, the gate 20, and the second ordinary winning opening 21b.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be weaker (a so-called left strike), the game ball easily flows down the left region R1a, and the first start winning opening 15 and the first normal winning hole 15 are formed. There is a possibility that the ball will enter the winning opening 21a. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be relatively high (a so-called right strike), the game ball easily flows down the right region R2a, and the second start winning opening 16 and the large winning opening are provided. 18, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the gate 20, the second normal winning opening 21b.

  In the following description, among the firing intensities of the game balls, the firing intensity at which the game balls are fired so as to flow down the first route R1 is referred to as a first firing intensity, and the game balls are fired at the first firing intensity. It may be indicated as "left-handed". In addition, among the firing intensities of the gaming balls, the firing intensity at which the gaming balls are fired so as to flow down on the second route R2 is referred to as a second firing intensity, and firing the game balls at the second firing intensity is referred to as “right-stroke”. ".

  As shown in FIG. 2, 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 (sub control). Only the unit SU is shown in FIG. 7). 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.

  The main control unit MU includes a main control board 40 and a main board case 46 that houses the main control board 40. The main control board 40 is, for example, a printed board, on which various electronic components are surface-mounted. The main control board 40 includes a microprocessor 41, an RWM clear switch 42, a setting device 43, and a display device 45. That is, the microprocessor 41, the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the display device 45 are mounted on the same board.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a backup function. The backup function stores (backs up) various information relating to game control internally even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and based on the various types of information held when the power supply is started. This function returns the game control. The RWM clear switch 42 is an initialization operation unit configured to enable an operation of instructing initialization of various types of information that has been backed up. The RWM clear switch 42 is configured to be turned on when a push operation is performed, and to be turned off when a push operation is not performed. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by a manager of the game arcade.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a setting change function. The setting change function is a function that can change and set a set value (setting information) that determines a jackpot probability of winning a jackpot in a hit lottery as an advantage degree regarding the jackpot game. The setting unit 43 is an operation unit configured to be capable of performing an operation of instructing a transition to a setting control mode as a setting control state for performing control regarding a setting value. The setting device 43 includes a base end portion 43c fixed to the main control board 40, and a cylindrical cylinder 43b having a keyhole 43a into which a setting key (key) (not shown) is inserted. The keyhole 43a is open at the tip end surface of the cylinder 43b. The setting device 43 operates in one of an ON state in which the setting key is inserted into the keyhole 43a and is turned in a predetermined direction and an OFF state in which the setting key is not turned in the predetermined direction (instruction state). The operation to switch to is configured. The setting device 43 is configured to maintain the operation state (ON state or OFF state) after switching using the setting key without returning without human operation. The setting device 43 is configured so that the setting key cannot be removed from the keyhole 43a unless the operation state is switched to the off state.

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

The main board case 46 configuring the main control unit MU will be described.
The main board case 46 includes a first case member 47 serving as a base, and a second case member 48 assembled so as to cover the first case member 47. Each of the case members 47 and 48 is made of a transparent resin material. By assembling the two case members 47 and 48 with each other, a space for accommodating the main control board 40 is formed inside the main board case 46. In the present embodiment, the case members 47 and 48 are assembled inseparably without leaving a trace, and are configured to be able to easily determine that the case members 47 and 48 have been opened due to, for example, an illegal act.

  When the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46, the second case member 48 exposes the RWM clear switch 42, the setting device 43, and the indicator 45 provided on the main control board 40 from the main board case 46. One or a plurality of watermark holes are provided for achieving the state. Specifically, the RWM clear switch 42 is exposed through the watermark hole 48a in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. For this reason, the RWM clear switch 42 can be turned on through the watermark hole 48a.

  The setting device 43 is exposed through the watermark hole 48b when the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. Therefore, the setting device 43 can perform an operation of inserting an unillustrated setting key (key) into the key hole 43a of the cylinder 43b to turn it on or off via the watermark hole 48b. Note that the tip end surface of the cylinder 43b is flush (or substantially flush) with the outer surface of the second case member 48. That is, in the setting device 43, only the tip end surface (key hole 43a) of the cylinder 43b is exposed from the main board case 46, and the other portions are covered with the main board case 46. The display 45 is exposed through the watermark hole 48c in a state where the main control board 40 is housed in the main board case 46. For this reason, the display 45 can visually recognize the display content via the watermark hole 48c.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment cannot open the mounting frame 11b unless the locking device SS is operated using the frame key managed by the manager of the game arcade. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device SS cannot open the mounting frame 11b in principle. Therefore, the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main control board 40 cannot be operated by the player in principle. In addition, it can be said that the display 45 mounted on the main control board 40 is arranged at a position where the player does not touch the eyes.

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

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of launched game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 is higher than the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous to the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second starting winning port 16 is increased, and the game ball in the second starting winning port 16 is easily entered. The game state (ball entry easy state) is set. That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-electric support state”.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the fluctuation time of the normal game shorter than in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of determining a normal hit in the normal symbol hit determination (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 17 in one ordinary winning game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes controlling the number of times the normal variable member 17 is opened in a single normal hitting game to be greater than in the low base state, and opening the normal variable member 17 in the normal hitting game once. At least one of the controls for setting the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed. In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. For this reason, the normally variable member 17 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state.

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

  In the following description, a game state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low-probability low base state”. A gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “low-probability-high-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a “high-probability / high-base state”. In this embodiment, when the high probability state is given, the high base state is also given, so that the gaming state which is the high probability state and the low base state does not occur.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the high probability state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low probability state. In the present embodiment, the high base state is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the low base state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, both the low-probability high-base state and the high-probability high-base state are gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low-base state. In the following description, the low-probability low-base state may be referred to as a “normal state”, while the low-probability high-base state and the high-precision high base state may be collectively referred to as an “advantageous state”. In the present embodiment, the normal state corresponds to a first gaming state, and the advantageous state corresponds to a second gaming state.

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

  The jackpot probability of setting 1 is K1, the jackpot probability of setting 2 is K2, the jackpot probability of setting 3 is K3, the jackpot probability of setting 4 is K4, the jackpot probability of setting 5 is K5, The jackpot probability of the setting 6 is K6. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are high in the order of the jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and are easy to win the jackpot. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not need to be six steps, and may be any of two to five steps, seven steps or more.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the setting device 43 is turned on and the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. Then, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, an internally set value is notified. In the setting change mode, each time the setting switch is operated, the internally set value is changed from [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → ... → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → ... can be changed to loop. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. The setting change mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on in a state where the setting device 43 has been turned on and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state, the mode shifts to the setting confirmation mode. . In this setting confirmation mode, an internally set value is reported. Further, in the setting confirmation mode, even if the setting switch is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting device 43 is turned off using the setting key. The setting change mode (setting control state) and the setting confirmation mode (setting confirmation state) are setting control modes (setting control state) for performing control relating to set values.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a display 45 as a means for notifying a set value in the setting control mode. Hereinafter, an example of notification of the set value by the display 45 will be described.

  The display 45 provides a display for notifying the set value set internally when the condition for shifting to either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is satisfied when the power is turned on. Specifically, [-] is displayed on the display units 45a and 45b, and a value indicating the set value is displayed on the display units 45c and 45d. For example, the display 45 displays [−−01] (FIG. 5A) at the time of setting 1, [−−02] (FIG. 5 (b)) at the time of setting 2, and [−-03] (FIG. 5 (c)), [−-04] (FIG. 5 (d)) at setting 4, and [−-05] (FIG. 5 (e)) at setting 5. And [−−06] (FIG. 5F) at the time of setting 6.

  For example, in the setting change mode, the set value is changed every time the setting switch is operated, so that the display 45 displays [−−01] → [−− 02] →... → [−− 05] → [−− 06]. ] → [−− 01] →..., The display for informing the set value is switched in a loop. In the setting change mode, the display units 45a and 45b may display the set values before the change, and the display units 45c and 45d may display the set values after the change. On the other hand, in the setting confirmation mode, since the set value is not changed even if the setting switch is operated, the display for notifying the set value is continued on the display 45 without switching. After the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode have been completed, the display 45 may continue to display a message for notifying the set value, and switch to a display for notifying information different from the set value. Alternatively, display for notifying any information may not be performed.

  The display 45 in the present embodiment only needs to be able to display at least the setting value internally set at that time, and may be able to display other information. That is, the display 45 may be a dual-purpose display unit that displays information different from the set value, in addition to the display for notifying the set value. In the information different from the set value, for example, assuming that the big hit game is not being performed, the total number of prize balls in the normal game state / the total number of effective balls in the normal game state × 100 is counted (100). The calculated base value may be adopted. The display 45 does not necessarily need the four display units 45a to 45d when it is not used as a display unit for displaying information of two or more digits. For example, the display 45 may be configured to display a one-digit numerical value by omitting the display units 45b to 45d. The display 45 may also be used as display means provided on the front side of the machine of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the special symbol display sections 13a and 13b may also be used.

Next, a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of big hit symbols as special hit symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the type of jackpot game is defined. The type of the big hit symbol can also be grasped as the big hit type.

  In the present embodiment, the large hit symbol of the first special symbol and the large hit symbol of the second special symbol each have a plurality of types of predetermined big hit symbols. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups of a symbol ZA, a symbol ZB, and a symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbol big hits, 48 types of big hits are symbol ZA, 12 types of big hits are symbol ZB, and 40 types of big hits are symbol ZC. , Respectively. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of second special symbol big hit symbols, and in the present embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbol big hit symbols, 50 types of big hit symbols are in the symbol ZA and 10 types of big hit symbols. The big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZB, and the 40 big hit symbols are classified into symbols ZC. As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the big hit symbol is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol, the ratio of the symbol ZA is high, but the ratio of the symbol ZB is low, and the ratio of the symbol ZC is the same as in the first special symbol.

  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 as a start 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. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening 18 is opened when the round game starts, and closed when the round game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the special variable member 19 operates in the open state when the round game starts, and operates in the closed state when the round game ends. 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 as an end effect that can recognize 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 the symbols ZA and ZC, the upper limit number of round games is set to 10 times, and in the big hit game of the symbol ZB, 4 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be said that the symbols ZA and ZC are big hit games that are more advantageous than the symbol ZB in terms of the upper limit number of round games. In the present embodiment, the ratio of the big hit game of the symbol ZA, which is an advantageous big hit game, in the big hit game of the symbol ZA and the big hit game of the symbol ZB in the second special symbol, as compared with the first special symbol. high. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second special game is a more advantageous special game than the first special game.

  In this embodiment, in each big hit game, 10 pieces are set as the upper limit number in each round game, and 25 seconds are set as the upper limit time in each round game. In the present embodiment, the upper limit time in each round game is usually a time sufficient for the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18 if the game ball is fired aiming at the special winning opening 18. It is. In the present embodiment, in each big hit game, the same time is defined as the opening time, the interval time between rounds, and the ending time. For example, in the present embodiment, in each big hit game, 8 seconds are set as the opening time, 2 seconds are set as the interval time between rounds, and 10 seconds are set as the ending time.

Next, a game state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game of the symbols ZA and ZB ends, the high probability state and the high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the high probability state is not given after the big hit game of the symbol ZC is ended, the first end condition in which the next big hit game is given, and the predetermined number of operations (in this embodiment, The high base state is provided until any of the second end conditions for ending the special game (100 times) is satisfied. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be said that the symbols ZA and ZB are big hit games that are more advantageous than the symbol ZC in terms of the game state after the big hit game ends. In the following description, the jackpot of the symbol ZA is indicated as “10R high-accuracy jackpot”, the jackpot of the symbol ZB is indicated as “4R high-accuracy jackpot”, and the jackpot of the symbol ZC is indicated as “10R low-accuracy jackpot”.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include an effect symbol change game that is one of the display effects. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect game is an effect in which a plurality of rows of effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device EH, and finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter simply referred to as a symbol combination) is derived. The effect design is a design (decorative design) on which decorations such as characters and patterns are applied, and is a design for diversifying display effects. 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 effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. When a big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, 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”.

  Further, when a lost symbol is derived in the special game, a lost symbol combination is derived in the effect game. For example, the missing 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. In the following description, when a special game and an effect game executed in connection with the special game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “fluctuating game”.

  In an effect game, a reach effect performed by forming a reach may be executed. The reach is such that the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (first column and third column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (second column in the present embodiment). This is a state in which the effect symbols in column (2) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the appearance of the character and the action of the effect design are different.

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

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

  The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The 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 contents (variation mode) such as an effect game performed during the execution of the special game. The variation patterns according to the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in an effect game and finally deriving a symbol combination of the jackpot. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach present” loss variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed in an effect game and finally a symbol combination of the loss can be derived. The loss variation pattern includes a “reach-less” variation pattern in which no reach effect is performed in the effect game, and finally a symbol combination of the loss is derived.

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

  The main control CPU 41a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball. When the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal input when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the sensor that has detected the game ball to the sub control board 50. For example, when a detection signal input when the first start winning sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input, the main control CPU 41a sends a control command capable of specifying that the first start winning sensor SE1 has detected a game ball. Output to the sub-control board 50. Similarly, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal input when the sensors SE2 to SE6 detect a game ball, the main control CPU 41a sends a control command capable of specifying that each sensor has detected a game ball to the sub control board 50. Output.

  The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13g). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control display contents of the information display device 13 (display units 13a to 13g). For example, the main control CPU 41a causes the right-handed display unit 13g to emit light when the current gaming state is in the advantageous state or during the big hit game, thereby causing the game ball to enter the right region R2a. Control to promote firing. As will be described later in detail, in the advantageous state and during the big hit game, it is recommended to launch the game ball to the right region R2a. That is, the right-handed display unit 13g notifies the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended by the light emission of the light emitting body. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in order to launch a game ball to the right region R2a, it is necessary to operate the launch handle HD so as to increase the launch intensity of the game ball. In other words, it can be said that the right-handed display unit 13g gives notification about the emission intensity of the game ball by the emission of the light emitting body. Then, the right-handed display section 13g notifies the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended by causing the light-emitting body to emit light in a predetermined light-emitting mode regardless of the set value. That is, in the present embodiment, the setting value is not suggested by the notification of the game area in which the launch of the game ball is recommended by the right strike display unit 13g.

  The main control CPU 41a is connected to the solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2 to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the on state. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the setting device 43. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the setting device 43 is operated to be turned on. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the display 45. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 45.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub control CPU 50a, a sub control ROM 50b, and a sub control RWM 50c. By executing the sub-control program, the sub-control CPU 50a performs, for example, processing relating to effects as predetermined processing. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for a display effect, light-emitting effect data used for a light-emitting effect, sound effect data used for a sound effect, and movable-object effect data used for a movable-object effect for operating a movable member (not shown). are doing.

  The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-control board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers by a random number generation process by the sub-control CPU 50a. 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 50a is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamps LA1 and LA2. The sub control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a corresponds to an effect control unit that controls the effect execution unit. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated.

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

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between an on state and an off state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after the switch. In the present embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state in a state where power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power supply, power is supplied to the control boards 40 and 50, and the power is further turned off. When operated to the state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 50 is cut off.

  Therefore, in order to start up the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or the power supply from the external power supply is continued while the power supply is being supplied from the external power supply. The switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In the present specification, "turning on the power" means that power is supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 50 by operating the power switch 60a or the like. “Cut off (power off)” means that power is not supplied to each of the control boards 40 and 50.

Next, the backup function will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RWM 41c is configured to be able to hold various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even when the power is turned off. For example, the main control RWM 41c may hold various kinds of information even after the power is turned off by power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) (not shown) mounted on the power supply unit 60. For example, the main control RWM 41c is a non-volatile memory capable of retaining the stored contents even when power is not supplied, so that various types of information can be retained even after the power is turned off. Good.

  Here, the various types of information to be backed up include game information related to the progress of the game and set value information related to the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls. The information on the special game is, for example, information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and is derived in the special game. Information that can specify a special symbol. The information on the jackpot game includes information capable of specifying the progress of the jackpot game. The information on the game state includes information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of times the high base state is given, and the like. The information related to the payout of the prize balls includes information capable of specifying the number of unpaid prize balls.

  Next, the power-on process will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a that executes a power-on process described below is capable of at least performing control to set any one of a plurality of setting values as a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. Function as a setting control means configured as described above.

  When the main control CPU 41a is started by a power-on startup process (boot process), it first executes a power-on process. In the power-on process, whether to shift to the setting control mode (the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode) and the initialization of the main control RWM 41c are performed according to the operation states of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting unit 43 at the time of power-on. Presence or absence is controlled. The details will be described below.

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setting unit 43 is turned on, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. In the RWM clearing process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the backed up base information game information, but does not initialize the backed up set value information. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a setting change mode. When shifting to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “change start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 50.

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

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

  With the above control, the main control CPU 41a can change and set the set value based on the operation of the setting switch. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the above-described control, thereby realizing a setting unit capable of changing and setting a set value. In the present embodiment, the setting switch (the RWM clear switch 42) corresponds to a predetermined operation unit.

  When the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting unit 43 is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 41a confirms whether various types of information backed up are normal. Whether the backed-up various information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by confirming the status of the backup flag and confirming that the checksums match. When various types of information that are backed up are abnormal, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c. When the backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c. Next, the main control CPU 41a shifts to a setting confirmation mode. When shifting to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation start command”) capable of specifying the start of the setting confirmation mode to the sub-control board 50.

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

  When the setting device 43 is turned off in the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a ends the setting confirmation mode. When ending the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 41a outputs to the sub control board 50 a set value command capable of specifying the set value set at that time. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation end command”) capable of specifying the end of the setting confirmation mode to the sub control board 50. After that, the power-on process ends, and the process shifts to the normal control state.

  In addition, when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on and the setting unit 43 is off, the main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and shifts to the normal control state. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is off and the setting unit 43 is off, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clear process of the main control RWM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process without shifting to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and shifts to the normal control state.

  Here, the normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 41a can perform control for executing a variable game based on an internal lottery (hit lottery) and control for giving a big hit game. When the game information is initialized by the execution of the RWM clearing process, the state is returned to a state where no special game or normal game is executed or suspended, and the big hit game is not being performed. On the other hand, if the game information has not been initialized, the game is returned to the state of the game when the power was cut off, based on the backed up game information.

  When ending the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a performs a predetermined control command (hereinafter, referred to as an “initial command”) based on the game information stored in the main control RWM 41c in addition to the set value command. Is output to the sub-control board 50. Here, the game information stored in the main control RWM 41c is the game information initialized when the RWM clear processing is executed, and when the RWM clear processing is not executed, the most recent power-off is performed. It is game information at the time.

  For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during the execution of the special game, the main command is derived as a control command capable of specifying a lottery result of the winning lottery, a control command capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game as initial commands. A control command that can specify a special symbol to be output is output. At the same time, the main control CPU 41a outputs a control command capable of specifying the gaming state. For example, when the main control CPU 41a returns during the provision of the big hit game as an initial command, the main control CPU 41a is a control command capable of specifying the progress of the big hit game.

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

  In addition, the main control CPU 41a sends a predetermined external signal (security signal) to an external terminal (not shown) from the transition to the setting change mode to the end thereof and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the end thereof. May be output to the outside of the machine. The external terminal is connected to, for example, a hall computer installed in a management room of a game hall or the like, an external effect device installed in an island facility or the like. The main control CPU 41a performs a display for notifying that the setting control mode is being performed during a period from the transition to the setting change mode to the end thereof, and from the transition to the setting confirmation mode to the end thereof. The special symbol display units 13a and 13b may be controlled. The display notifying that the setting control mode is being performed is a display with a light emission pattern different from any of the big hit symbol and the lost symbol derived in the special game.

  Further, when the main control CPU 41a shifts to the setting change mode by the power-on process, after the power-on process is completed, the RWM clear process is executed when the mounting frame 11b is closed. Is output to the sub-control board 50 (hereinafter, referred to as a “RWM clear command”). For example, whether the mounting frame 11b is closed is determined by providing a sensor for detecting whether the mounting frame 11b is open or providing a sensor for detecting the locked state of the mounting frame 11b by the locking device SS. It is good to specify in.

  If the mode is not shifted to the setting change mode by the power-on process, and the RWM clear process is executed, when the power-on process is completed, the RWM clear command is issued regardless of whether or not the mounting frame 11b is closed. Output to control board 50. As will be described in detail later, the sub-control board 50 that has input the RWM clear command causes a predetermined notification (an RWM clear notification to be described later) to be executed. That is, the timing (execution mode) of the RWM clear notification is different between when the mode shifts to the setting change mode and when the mode does not shift to the setting change mode. Further, the main control CPU 41a may output a predetermined external signal (security signal) from the external terminal for a predetermined time (for example, 50 ms) together with the output of the RWM clear command.

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

First, the special symbol input processing will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start winning sensor SE1. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first special reserve number stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special hold display unit 13c so as to display information that can specify the updated first special hold number. As described above, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 in a state where the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

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

  When no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 15, when the first special reserve number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, The main control CPU 41a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start winning sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 41a stores the second special reserve number stored in the main control RWM 41c less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 41a 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 in a state where the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing. The main control CPU 41a determines whether to output information (hereinafter, referred to as a standby state command) that can specify that the apparatus is in the standby state to the sub control board 50. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which the jackpot game is not being performed and the special game is not being performed, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is suspended. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines that the standby state command is to be output if the output completed information is not stored in the main control RWM 41c. Is determined not to be output. In the present embodiment, the output completed information is information that can specify that the standby state command has been output. The output completion information is stored in the main control RWM 41c when the standby state command is generated, and is deleted (cleared) from the main control RWM 41c when the standby state ends.

  When outputting the standby state command, the main control CPU 41a generates a standby state command and sets it in an output buffer, and stores the output completed information in the main control RWM 41c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the standby state command is not output, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing without generating the standby state command.

  When the second special game is started, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1 and controls the information display device 13 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction. . Next, among the random number information for the second special game, the main control CPU 41a acquires the earliest stored random number information from the main control RWM 41c. Then, the main control CPU 41a uses the value of the jackpot random number specified from the obtained random number information to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or not. The jackpot determination is equivalent to a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot has occurred. For example, the jackpot determination may be made based on whether the value of the random number matches the jackpot determination value. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be made based on whether a value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit determination using a big hit determination value that differs depending on the current setting value and the current probability state.

  When it is determined that the big hit is a big hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit variation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big hit symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when determining the special symbol big hit symbol, the main control CPU 41a determines a large hit variation pattern from a plurality of types of big hit variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the big hit is a big hit, the main control CPU 41a performs a loss change process. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 41a determines a loss symbol of the special symbol. The determined losing symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs the fluctuation pattern determination lottery to determine the deviation fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of the loss fluctuation patterns.

  When the first special game is started, the main control CPU 41a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 41a performs the big hit change process or the loss change process based on the result of the subtraction of the first special reserved number, the big hit determination, and the big hit determination. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing.

  Through the special symbol input processing and the special symbol start processing described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a lottery is performed upon the entry of a game ball into each starting winning opening. When the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display content of the information display device 13 so as to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a variation pattern designation command) for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of the effect game in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a measures a variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Thereby, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 41a controls so as to derive the big hit display result in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 41a stores information for deriving the combination of the effect symbols (hereinafter, referred to as an all symbol stop command) in the output buffer when the fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. Set.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 41a performs control for giving a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (big hit type) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 41a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 41a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) capable of specifying the start of the opening time in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a performs a process for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 such that the big winning opening 18 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (big hit type), and starts a round game. Then, after starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the special winning opening 18 is closed, and ends the round game. Let it. The main control CPU 41a repeatedly performs a process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. Further, each time a round game is started, the main control CPU 41a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) in an output buffer.

  When the last round game is over, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a ends the big hit game.

  Next, a description will be given of processing relating to a game state performed by the main control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, a game state control unit that controls the game state is realized by the main control CPU 41a performing the following control.

  When starting the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to a low-probability low-base state. In addition, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state according to the type of the big hit. For example, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to the high-precision high-basis state when ending the big-hit game based on the 10R high-precision big hit or the 4R high-precision big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the high-accuracy high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, when ending the big hit game based on the 10R low-probability big hit, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state to the low-probability high-base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the high base state in which the number of operations (100 in this embodiment) is determined. When controlling to the low base state in which the number of times of operation is determined, the main control CPU 41a determines which of the first end condition for giving the next big hit game and the second end condition for ending the special game of the number of times of operation. The game state is controlled to the low-probability high base state until such an end condition is satisfied.

  When controlling to the low-probability state, the main control CPU 41a specifies that a value that can be specified to control to the low-probability state is controlled to the low-probability state set in the probability state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. Generate possible low-probability commands and set them in the output buffer. On the other hand, when controlling to the high-probability state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify that the control is performed to the high-probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c and controls the state to the high-probability state. A high-probability command that can be specified to be executed is generated and set in the output buffer. When controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c, and controls the low base state. Generate a low base command that can identify what to do and set it in the output buffer. On the other hand, when controlling to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c, generates a high base command capable of specifying control to the high base state, and outputs Set in buffer.

  Further, when giving the high base state in which the number of operations is set, the main control CPU 41a causes the main control RWM 41c to store the number of times corresponding to the number of operations as the remaining number of special games to which the high base state is given. Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number stored in the main control RWM 41c. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify that the low base state is to be controlled in the base state flag in accordance with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be described.
Upon input of the change start command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a setting change notification capable of specifying that the setting change mode is being performed. For example, the setting change notification is executed in a manner of displaying an image that can specify the setting change mode, such as a character string such as “Setting is being changed”. Upon input of the change end command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the setting change notification.

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

  When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the RWM clear command, the effect display device EH performs an RWM clear notification that can specify that the RWM clear processing has been performed, that is, that the initialization of the game information has been performed. Control. 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 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to end the RWM clear notification when a predetermined time (for example, 30 s) elapses after the input of the RWM clear command. Note that the various types of notification performed by the notification process may be performed by combining sound output by the speaker SP and light emission by the decorative lamp LA in addition to or instead of the image display by the effect display device EH.

  Upon input of the initial command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the sub-control RWM 50c to store information corresponding to game information that can be specified from the initial command. The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH according to the input initial command. Specifically, when an initial command capable of specifying the game information initialized by the execution of the RWM clear processing is input, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the effect display device EH to display a predetermined initial screen. Control. The initial screen in the present embodiment is a screen in which the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. On the other hand, when the initial command that can specify the game information at the time of the most recent power-off because the RWM clear process is not executed is input, the sub-control CPU 50a directs the display of the predetermined return screen. The display device EH is controlled. The return screen in the present embodiment is a screen on which an image imitating a character string of “recovering” is displayed. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a displays the image corresponding to the input control command when the various control commands such as the variation pattern designation command, the opening command, the round command, and the ending command are input. Control. That is, in the present embodiment, after inputting the initial command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to be restored when various control commands are input.

Next, an effect symbol variation process for executing an effect game will be described.
In the effect design change processing, when the special control designating command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect designs to be derived in the effect game based on the special design specified by the special design designating command. When the special symbol big hit symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol. Thereby, in the effect game of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the big hit is a big hit, the big hit display result is derived. In addition, when a special symbol is specified, a sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a reach symbol combination for reach when a loss variation pattern that can specify execution of a reach effect is specified. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach symbol combinations for reach are the same in the specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), and different in the other row (for example, the third row). It is a combination of directing symbols. In addition, when a loss variation pattern that can specify that the reach effect is not to be executed is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a loss symbol combination for a normal loss. In the present embodiment, the out-of-office symbol combination for an out-of-office is a combination of effect symbols in which effect symbols in all rows are different.

  Further, upon input of the fluctuation pattern specification command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines an effect to be executed during the execution of the special game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the input fluctuation pattern specification command. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect to be executed during the execution of the special game is made different according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device EH so as to execute the determined effect.

  After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the display content of the effect display device EH so as to end the effect game and derive a combination of effect symbols, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a measures a fluctuation time specified from the specified fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, and terminates the rendering game when the fluctuation time has elapsed. You may. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 40.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that a round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so that the ending effect is performed. As described above, the sub control CPU 50a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

Next, a game state process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the high-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. When the low-probability command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. Similarly, when the high-base command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the high-base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. When the low control command is input, the sub control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the low base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RWM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current game state.

Next, a standby state process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the standby control command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to start a demonstration effect (hereinafter, referred to as a demonstration effect). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so that the demonstration effect is continuously executed until the fluctuation pattern designation command is input. Then, upon input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to end the demonstration effect. As described above, the demonstration effect of the present embodiment is an effect executed during the standby state.

Next, a setting value storage process performed by the sub control CPU 50a will be described.
When the set value command is input, the sub control CPU 50a controls the set value that can be specified from the input set value command to be stored in the sub control RWM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current setting value.

  Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a gaming area in which the launch of a gaming ball is recommended will be described for each gaming situation. In the following description, a game area where the launch of a game ball is recommended may be referred to as a “recommended area”, and a game area different from the game area where the launch of a game ball is recommended may be referred to as a “non-recommended area”. May be indicated. As described above, the game area in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is roughly divided into the left area R1a and the right area R2a. Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is recommended to launch the game ball to the left region R1a, the left region R1a corresponds to a recommended region, and the right region R2a corresponds to a non-recommended region. Further, in this embodiment, when it is recommended to launch the game ball to the right region R2a, the right region R2a corresponds to a recommended region, and the left region R1a corresponds to a non-recommended region.

  In the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, since the base state is the low base state, the normal winning lottery is not won and the second start winning opening 16 is not opened. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit game is not being performed, the special winning opening 18 is not opened. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state, even if the game ball is fired in the right region R2a except when the big hit is being played, the game ball is set to the second start winning. The ball cannot enter the mouth 16 and the special winning opening 18. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first starting winning opening 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, when the game ball is fired in the left region R1a, the game ball can be made to enter the first start winning opening 15. That is, in the present embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state, it is better to fire the game ball to the left region R1a, except when the big hit game is being played, to fire the game ball to the right region R2a. It is more advantageous for the player than to make the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state, it can be said that it is recommended to launch the game ball to the left region R1a except during the big hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the current gaming state is the normal state, it can be said that the left region R1a is a recommended region and the right region R2a is a non-recommended region except during a big hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is in the advantageous state, the probability of winning in the normal winning lottery is higher than in the low base state because the current gaming state is in the high base state. The 2 start winning opening 16 can be opened. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the advantageous state, the gaming ball can be made to enter the second start winning opening 16 by firing the gaming ball in the right region R2a. Then, in the present embodiment, the game ball is placed in the second start winning port 16 as compared with the case where a big hit occurs in the first special game executed on condition that the game ball enters the first start winning port 15. When a big hit occurs in the second special game executed on condition that the player has entered the ball, it is more likely that the big hit will be advantageous to the player. That is, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the advantageous state, firing the game ball to the right region R2a is more advantageous for the player than firing the game ball to the left region R1a. Become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the current game state is the advantageous state, it can be said that the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a is recommended. That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the current gaming state is an advantageous state, it can be said that the right region R2a is a recommended region and the left region R1a is a non-recommended region.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit game is being played, the big winning port 18 is opened in the round game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a round game is being played during the big hit game, the game ball can be thrown into the special winning opening 18 by firing the game ball in the right region R2a. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a larger number of award balls can be obtained than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a round game is being played during the big hit game, firing a game ball to the right region R2a is more advantageous to the player than firing a game ball to the left region R1a. Becomes Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a round game is being played during the big hit game, it can be said that launching of a game ball to the right region R2a is recommended. That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where a round game is being played during the big hit game, the right region R2a is a recommended region and the left region R1a is a non-recommended region.

  In the present embodiment, a round game is performed after the opening time of the big hit game has elapsed. Here, if the game ball is not fired in the right region R2a during the opening time in the jackpot game, the game ball is immediately released when the large winning opening 18 is opened at the start of the round game. May not be able to enter the ball. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that, during the opening time in the big hit game, the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a is recommended. That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation during the opening time of the big hit game, the right region R2a is a recommended region and the left region R1a is a non-recommended region.

  In the present embodiment, after the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed, the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state. Here, if the game ball is not fired in the right side region R2a during the ending time in the big hit game, the game ball is immediately put into the second start winning opening 16 when the big hit game ends with the ending time. You may not be able to enter the ball. In this case, the first special game, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the second special game, is performed because the game state does not enter the second start winning opening 16, even though the game state is controlled to the advantageous state. May be executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the ending time in the big hit game is in progress, it can be said that the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a is recommended. That is, in the present embodiment, in a situation where the ending time in the big hit game is in progress, it can be said that the right region R2a is a recommended region and the left region R1a is a non-recommended region.

Hereinafter, an example of an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a notification effect of notifying a recommended area (a game area in which the launch of a game ball is recommended) as one of the effects. . The notification effects in the present embodiment include a plurality of types of notification effects in which at least one of the execution period of the effect and the notification mode of the recommended area is different. The details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the notification effect includes an opening notification effect performed during the opening time in the big hit game. In the in-opening notification effect, the right region R2a is notified as the recommended region by a first first right-hand notification mode. In the present embodiment, the first right strike notification mode includes, on the effect display device EH, an image imitating the special winning opening 18, an arrow indicating the special winning opening, and a character string “Please aim for the special winning opening”. , The first notification image G1 configured to include the right region R2a as the recommended region. That is, during the opening notification, the launching of the game ball to the game member (here, the special winning opening 18) arranged in the right region R2a promotes the launch of the game ball, thereby setting the game region in which the launch of the game ball is recommended. It can be said that it is a production to inform.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification effect includes a round notification effect performed during a round game in the big hit game. In the in-round notification effect, the right region R2a is notified as a recommended region in a predetermined second right-hand notification mode. In the present embodiment, in the second right notification mode, the effect display device EH displays a second notification image G2 including an arrow indicating the right region R2a and a character string “Right”. This is a notification mode for notifying the right region R2a as the recommended region. In other words, the in-round notification effect can be said to be a notification effect in which the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a is prompted to notify the game region in which the launch of the game ball is recommended.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the informing effect includes an ending informing effect performed during the ending time in the big hit game. In the ending middle notification effect, similarly to the round middle notification effect, the right region R2a is notified as the recommended region by the second right-handed notification mode. In other words, the ending middle notification effect can be said to be a notification effect for notifying the game area where the emission of the game ball is recommended by prompting the emission of the game ball to the right region R2a, similarly to the round middle notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, the opening notification, the round notification, and the ending notification, all of which are performed during the big hit game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the opening announcement notification effect, the round announcement notification effect, and the ending announcement notification effect are all hit hour notification effects that are executed when a big hit is won in the lottery. In the following description, the opening middle notification effect, the round middle notification effect, and the ending middle notification effect may be collectively referred to as “big hit middle notification effect”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8D, the notification effect includes an in-advantage state notification effect that is executed during the advantageous state. In the advantageous state middle notification effect, the right region R2a is notified as the recommended region by the second right strike notification mode, similarly to the round middle notification effect and the ending middle notification effect. In other words, the notification in the advantageous state during the notification is similar to the notification during the round and the notification during the ending, by prompting the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a, thereby notifying the game area in which the launch of the game ball is recommended. It can be said that it is directing. In the in-advantage state notification effect, the second notification image G2 is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol. In the present embodiment, the notification effect during the advantageous state is a notification effect executed when the gaming state is a specific gaming state, and more specifically, an advantageous state in which the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the normal state. Is a notification effect that is executed when

  As shown in FIG. 8 (e), the notification effect includes an end-of-advantageous-state notification effect that is executed during the execution of the first variation game after the end of the advantageous state. Note that the “first variation game after the advantageous state ends” means the first variation game executed in the normal state when the gaming state changes from the advantageous state to the normal state. ing. In other words, in the "first variation game after the advantageous state ends", the big hit is won during the advantageous state, and the state is temporarily controlled to the normal state in the big hit game. This does not include the first fluctuating game executed in the advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state again. In the advantageous state end notification effect, the left region R1a is notified as a recommended region by a first left-hand notification mode determined in advance. In the present embodiment, the first left notification mode is a third notification image configured to include an arrow indicating the left region R1a and a character string “Please return to left” on the effect display device EH. This is a notification mode in which the left area R1a is notified as a recommended area by displaying G3. In other words, the in-round notification effect can be said to be a notification effect in which the launch of the game ball to the left region R1a is prompted to notify the game region in which the launch of the game ball is recommended. In the present embodiment, the advantageous state end notification effect is a change time notification effect that is executed in response to a change in the game state, and more specifically, the change in the game state from the advantageous state to the normal state. This is a specific notification effect that is executed as an opportunity.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the notification effect, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off and the power supply is restarted thereafter, the effect is performed after the power supply is restarted. Includes a power restoration time notification effect that is executed until the display device EH returns. In the power restoration notification effect, the notification mode differs depending on the game situation at the time of the most recent power-off. In other words, in the power restoration time notification effect, the notification mode differs depending on the situation of the game to be returned. Specifically, when returning during the execution of the fluctuating game in the normal state, in the power restoration notification effect, the left region R1a is notified as the recommended region in the second left-handed notification mode determined in advance (FIG. 9 ( a)). In the present embodiment, the second left notification mode is a fourth notification image G4 configured to include an arrow indicating the left region R1a and a character string “Please left” on the effect display device EH. Is displayed to notify the left area R1a as the recommended area. In addition, in the case of returning during the execution of the fluctuation game in the advantageous state, and in the case of returning during the big hit game, in the power restoration time notification effect, the right region R2a is set as the recommended region according to the predetermined third right-hand notification mode. This is notified (FIG. 9B). In the present embodiment, a third right notification mode is a fifth notification image G5 configured to include an arrow indicating the right region R2a and a character string “Please right” in the effect display device EH. Is displayed to notify the right region R2a as the recommended region. That is, it can be said that the notification effect at the time of power restoration is a notification effect in which the launch of the game ball to the recommended area is prompted to notify the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended. In the power-recovery notification effect, the fourth notification image G4 and the fifth notification image G5 are displayed at positions that do not overlap with the image imitating the character string “recovering power”. In the present embodiment, the notification effect at the time of power recovery is a notification effect that is executed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off and power supply is restarted thereafter.

  As shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, the notification effect includes a non-recommended time notification effect that is executed for a predetermined period after the launch of the game ball to the non-recommended area is detected. In the present embodiment, the non-recommended time notification effect can be executed when the big hit game is not in progress. In the non-recommended time notification effect, the notification mode differs depending on the current game state. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the normal state, in the non-recommended time notification effect, the left region R1a is notified as the recommended region in the third left-hand notification mode determined in advance (FIG. 9C). ). In the present embodiment, the third left notification mode is a sixth notification image G6 configured to include an arrow indicating the left region R1a and a character string “Please left” on the effect display device EH. Is displayed to notify the left area R1a as the recommended area. Further, when the current gaming state is the advantageous state, in the non-recommended time notification effect, the right region R2a is notified as the recommended region by the predetermined fourth right-hit notification mode (FIG. 9D). In the present embodiment, the fourth right notification mode is a seventh notification image G7 configured to include an arrow indicating the right region R2a and a character string “Please right” in the effect display device EH. Is displayed to notify the right region R2a as the recommended region. That is, it can be said that the non-recommended time notification effect is a notification effect in which the launch of the game ball to the recommended region is notified to notify the game region where the launch of the game ball is recommended. In the non-recommended time notification effect, the sixth notification image G6 and the seventh notification image G7 are displayed at positions overlapping the effect symbols. Specifically, in the non-recommended time notification effect, the sixth notification image G6 and the seventh notification image G7 are displayed so as to be visible so as to cover at least a part of the effect symbol. In the present embodiment, the non-recommended notification effect is a notification effect that is executed when a game ball is fired in a game area different from a game area in which the launch of a game ball is recommended.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the set value is suggested in the large hit middle notification effect and the advantageous state end notification effect among the notification effects. Specifically, in the big hit middle notification effect and the advantageous state end notification effect, the set value is suggested by the effect content of the notification effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification effect includes an effect whose setting value is suggested by the effect content of the notification effect. In the present embodiment, the big hit middle notification effect and the advantageous state end notification effect correspond to a first notification effect in which a set value is suggested. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the set value is not suggested in the notification effect in the advantageous state, the power recovery time notification effect, and the non-recommended time notification effect among the notification effects. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification effect during the advantageous state, the notification effect at the time of power recovery, and the notification effect at the time of non-recommendation correspond to the second notification effect in which the set value is not suggested.

  In the big hit middle notification effect of the present embodiment, the setting value is suggested by the type of the first notification image G1 displayed in the opening middle notification effect. The first notification image G1 displayed during the opening notification effect includes a plurality of first notification images G1 in which the color of the character string “Please aim for a special winning opening” is different. Then, in the in-opening notification effect, the set value is suggested by displaying any one of the plurality of first notification images G1. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of the first notification image G1 displayed in the opening middle notification effect corresponds to the effect content suggesting the set value in the big hit medium notification effect. In the big hit middle notification effect of the present embodiment, the setting value is suggested by the effect content of the opening middle notification effect, but the setting value is not suggested by the round middle notification effect and the ending middle notification effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be grasped that while the opening notification effect corresponds to the first notification effect, the round notification effect and the ending notification effect correspond to the second notification effect.

  In the advantageous state end notification effect, the set value is suggested by the type of the displayed third notification image G3. The third notification image G3 displayed in the advantageous state end notification effect includes a plurality of third notification images G3 in which the color of the character string “Please return to left” is different. Then, in the advantageous state end notification effect, the set value is suggested by displaying any of the third notification images G3 among the plurality of third notification images G3. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of the third notification image G3 displayed in the advantageous state end notification effect corresponds to the effect content indicating the set value in the advantageous state end notification effect.

  Hereinafter, control for executing each notification effect will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the effect display device EH so as to execute the notification effect by performing the following control.

  First, the control for executing the opening notification effect will be described. When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines any one of a plurality of effect patterns capable of specifying the effect contents of the opening notification effect. In the present embodiment, the type of the first notification image G1 to be displayed in the opening notification effect is defined as the effect pattern that can specify the effect content of the opening notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines one of the plurality of effect patterns at a different determination ratio according to the set value. As a result, in the mid-opening notification effect of the present embodiment, the set value is suggested by the effect content of the mid-opening notification effect. It should be noted that a specific example in which the effect pattern is determined at a different determination ratio according to the set setting value will be described later in detail.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a determines an effect pattern that can specify the effect content of the opening notification effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the opening notification effect with the effect content according to the determined effect pattern. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the first notification image G1 that can be specified from the determined effect pattern. After that, when the round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to end the in-opening notification effect. The sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute the opening notification effect in a part of the period from the input of the opening command to the input of the round command. That is, the in-opening notification effect may be performed during a part of the opening time.

  Next, control for executing the in-round notification effect will be described. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to start an in-round notification effect. Specifically, upon input of the round command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the predetermined second notification image G2 regardless of the set value. After that, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the in-round notification effect.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may continuously execute the in-round notification effect over a plurality of round games, or terminates the in-round notification effect in execution each time a round command is input. The notification during the next round may be started. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute the in-round notification effect in a part of the period from the input of the round command to the input of the next round command or ending command. That is, the in-round notification effect may be executed during a part of the round game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the in-round notification effect in response to the input of the round command indicating the start of the round game of the predetermined number of times, while performing the round game of the number of times different from the predetermined number of times. Control may be performed so that the in-round notification effect is not started when the round command indicating the start is input. That is, the in-round notification effect may be executed in a predetermined number of round games out of round games.

  Next, the control for executing the ending mid-report announcement effect will be described. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to start the ending informing notification effect. Specifically, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the predetermined second notification image G2 regardless of the set value. Thereafter, upon input of a fluctuation pattern designation command or a standby state command, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to end the ending notification effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the same second notification image G2 is displayed for the in-round notification effect and the ending notification effect. Therefore, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a continues displaying the second notification image G2 without hiding the second notification image G2 displayed in the in-round notification effect, thereby ending the game. You may make it perform a middle report presentation effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute the ending notification effect in a part of the period from the input of the ending command to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command or the standby state command. That is, the end-of-ending notification effect may be performed during a part of the ending time.

  Next, control for executing the in-advantage state notification effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a performs control to execute the in-advantage state notification effect when the current game state is in the advantageous state. At this time, the sub control CPU 50a specifies the current gaming state based on the values stored in the sub probability state flag and the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RWM 50c. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH so as to display the predetermined second notification image G2 regardless of the set value. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control such that the in-advantage state notification effect is ended when the gaming state changes from the advantageous state to the normal state.

  When the gaming state is in the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control to execute the in-advantage state informing effect on condition that the gaming state is not in the standby state. That is, the notification effect in the advantageous state may not be executed during the standby state. Further, when the gaming state is in the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control such that the in-advantage-state informing effect is executed on the condition that a specific effect is not executed. The specific effect may be, for example, a reach effect. That is, the in-advantage state notification effect may not be executed during the reach effect.

  Next, the control for executing the advantageous state end notification effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a, when the gaming state is controlled from the advantageous state to the normal state when the second ending condition for terminating the variable-number-of-operations game ends, is set to the first variable game after being controlled to the normal state. During this time, control is performed so as to execute an advantageous state end notification effect. At this time, when the low-probability command and the low-base command are input without inputting the opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the second end condition for ending the game in which the number of operations changes is satisfied. It is possible to recognize that the gaming state has been controlled from the advantageous state to the normal state as a trigger. Specifically, when the gaming state is controlled from the advantageous state to the normal state when the second end condition for ending the variation game of the number of operations is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command, Any one of a plurality of effect patterns that can specify the effect contents of the advantage state end notification effect is determined. In the present embodiment, the type of the third notification image G3 to be displayed in the advantageous state end notification effect is defined in the effect pattern capable of specifying the effect content of the advantageous state end effect notification effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines one of the plurality of effect patterns at a different determination ratio according to the set value. As a result, in the advantageous state end notification effect of the present embodiment, the set value is suggested by the effect content of the advantageous state end notification effect. It should be noted that a specific example in which the effect pattern is determined at a different determination ratio according to the set setting value will be described later in detail.

  When the sub-control CPU 50a determines an effect pattern that can specify the effect content of the advantageous state end notification effect, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the advantageous state end notification effect with the effect content according to the determined effect pattern. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to display the third notification image G3 that can be specified from the determined effect pattern. Thereafter, when the next variation pattern designation command, opening command, or standby state command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the advantageous state end notification effect. Note that the sub-control CPU 50a displays the advantageous state end notification effect during a part of the period from the input of the fluctuation pattern specification command to the input of the next fluctuation pattern specification command, opening command, or standby state command. May be controlled to be executed. That is, the advantageous state end notification effect may be executed during a part of the first fluctuation game after the normal state is controlled. For example, when the reach effect is executed in the first fluctuating game after being controlled to the normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the advantageous state end notification effect in a period until the reach effect starts, Control may be performed so as not to execute the advantageous state end notification effect during execution of the reach effect. That is, the advantageous state end notification effect may not be executed during the reach effect.

  Next, control for executing a power restoration time notification effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a, when an initial command capable of specifying game information at the time of the most recent power-off is input, performs control so as to execute a power restoration time notification effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a, when inputting an initial command capable of specifying the return to the state in which the fluctuating game in the normal state is being performed, regardless of the set value, the predetermined fourth notification image G4 The effect display device EH is controlled so that is displayed. After that, when the next variation pattern designation command, opening command, or standby state command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to return based on the input control command, and at the same time, the power recovery time notification effect. Is controlled to end. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an initial command capable of specifying to return to the state in which the fluctuating game in the advantageous state is being performed, a predetermined fifth notification image G5 is displayed regardless of the set value. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to cause the display. After that, when the next variation pattern designation command, opening command, or standby state command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to return based on the input control command, and at the same time, the power recovery time notification effect. Is controlled to end. Then, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an initial command capable of specifying the return to the state of the big hit game, the predetermined fifth notification image G5 is displayed regardless of the set value. The effect display device EH is controlled. Thereafter, when a round command, an ending command, a next variation pattern designation command, or a standby state command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device EH to return based on the input control command, and Control is performed to end the time signal effect.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control such that the power restoration time notification effect is executed in a part of the period from when the initial command is input to when various control commands are input. That is, the power restoration time notification effect is executed during a part of the period from when the initial display is input to when the effect display device EH returns due to the input of various control commands. Is also good.

  Next, control for executing the non-recommended time notification effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a causes the non-recommended time notification effect to be executed when the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a is detected when the game state is the normal state and the big hit is not being played. Control. Specifically, when the game state is the normal state and the big hit is not being played, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the firing of the game ball to the right region R2a is performed regardless of the set value. The effect display device EH is controlled to display a predetermined sixth notification image G6. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a game in one of the second start winning sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, and the second normal winning sensor SE6, which are sensors arranged in the right region R2a. When a control command that can specify that the ball has been detected is input, it is determined that the launch of the game ball to the right region R2a has been detected. The sub-control CPU 50a starts measurement of a predetermined period by starting to update a predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM 50c at the start of the non-recommended time notification effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control such that the non-recommended time notification effect is ended after a predetermined period has elapsed.

  Further, when the gaming state is in the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the non-recommended-time notification effect to be executed when the launch of the game ball to the left region R1a is detected. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a predetermined seventh notification image regardless of the set value when the launch of the game ball to the left region R1a is detected when the gaming state is the advantageous state. The effect display device EH is controlled to display G7. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify that a game ball has been detected by one of the first start winning sensor SE1 and the first normal winning sensor SE5, which are sensors disposed in the left region R1a. When the control command is input, it is determined that the launch of the game ball to the left region R1a is detected. The sub-control CPU 50a starts measurement of a predetermined period by starting to update a predetermined timer in the sub-control RWM 50c at the start of the non-recommended time notification effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control such that the non-recommended time notification effect is ended after a predetermined period has elapsed.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the effect pattern in the case of determining the effect pattern that determines the effect content in the in-opening notification effect, and in the case of determining the effect pattern that determines the effect content in the advantageous state end notification effect. A specific example will be described. In addition, the determination ratio of the production pattern when determining the production pattern that determines the production content in the opening middle notification production, and the determination ratio when the production pattern that determines the production content in the advantageous state end notification production, They may be the same or different.

[Example of first distribution]
As shown in FIG. 11, according to the first distribution example, the effect pattern E1 has a lower determination ratio as the setting is higher. In each of the effect patterns E2 and E3, the higher the setting is, the higher the determination ratio is. However, the effect pattern E1 has a smaller change rate of the determination ratio when the set value is different than the effect patterns E2 and E3. Specifically, the effect pattern E1 is determined with a probability of 84% when the set value [06] is the set value with the lowest determined ratio, while the set value [01] is the set value with the highest determined ratio. Is determined with a 94% probability. That is, when the set value is [01], the effect pattern E1 is determined with a probability about 1.1 times that when the set value is [06]. On the other hand, the effect pattern E2 is determined with a probability of 5% when the setting value [01] is the setting value with the lowest determination ratio, while the setting value [06] is the setting value with the highest determination ratio. Is determined with a probability of 10%. That is, when the set value is [06], the effect pattern E2 is determined with twice the probability when the set value is [01]. The effect pattern E3 is determined with a probability of 1% when the set value is the set value [01] having the lowest determined ratio, while it is determined when the set value [06] is the set value having the highest determined ratio. , 6% probability. That is, when the set value is [06], the effect pattern E3 is determined with six times the probability when the set value is [01].

  For this reason, in the first distribution example, the effect pattern E1 is determined such that the higher the setting is, the lower the determination ratio is, but the change in the determination ratio is at most about 1.1 times. It is extremely difficult to guess the set value just because the pattern E1 is determined. On the other hand, in the effect pattern E2, the higher the setting is, the higher the determination ratio is, and the change in the determination ratio is at most twice, so that the effect pattern E2 is compared with when the effect pattern E1 is determined. Therefore, it is easy to estimate the set value. Furthermore, in the effect pattern E3, the higher the setting is, the higher the determination ratio is, and the change in the determination ratio is up to six times. Therefore, it is easy to estimate the set value.

  Further, in the first distribution example, any of the effect patterns that determine the effect contents of the notification effect can be determined regardless of the set value. In other words, in the first distribution example, the effect contents of the notification effect do not include the effect contents that can be determined only when the set value is the predetermined set value. For this reason, in the first distribution example, the notification effect is not executed with the effect content that can definitely recognize that the set value is the predetermined set value.

  Further, in the first distribution example, each of the effect patterns E1 to E3 can be determined even if the set value that is set is any of the plurality of set values, and is any set value. The decision ratio differs depending on whether or not. For example, the effect pattern E1 can be determined whether the set value is [01] or the set value is [06]. When the set value is [01], the effect pattern E1 can be determined. It is easier to determine as compared to when the value is [06].

[Example of second distribution]
As shown in FIG. 12, according to the second distribution example, the effect pattern E1 has a lower determination ratio as the setting is higher. The effect pattern E2 is not determined when the set value is [01], but can be determined when the set value is any of [02] to [06]. When the setting value of the effect pattern E2 is any one of [02] to [06], the higher the setting, the higher the determination ratio. The effect pattern E3 is not determined when the set value is any of [01] to [05], but can be determined when the set value is [06].

  According to this, in the second distribution example, when the effect pattern E2 is determined, it can be definitely recognized that it is any of the set values [02] to [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the second effect content determined in the effect pattern E2 is an effect content that can be definitely recognized as being any one of the set values [02] to [06]. As described above, in the second distribution example, the effect contents of the notification effect include the effect contents in which the set value that is set can be definitely recognized as any one of the plurality of set values. It is included.

  Also, in the second distribution example, when the effect pattern E3 is determined, it can be definitely recognized that the set value is [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the third effect content defined in the effect pattern E3 is an effect content that can be definitely recognized as being the set value [06]. As described above, in the second distribution example, the effect content of the notification effect includes the effect content that can be determined only when the set value is the predetermined set value. For this reason, in the second distribution example, the notification effect can be executed with an effect content that can definitely recognize that the set value is a predetermined set value.

  Further, in the second distribution example, each of the effect patterns E1 and E2 can be determined even if the set value that is set is any of a plurality of set values, and is any set value. The decision ratio differs depending on whether or not. For example, the effect pattern E1 can be determined whether the set value is [01] or the set value is [06]. When the set value is [01], the effect pattern E1 can be determined. It is easier to determine as compared to when the value is [06]. That is, in the second distribution example, the effect content of the notification effect can be determined whether the set value set is the first set value or the second set value. Thus, there is an effect content that is easier to be determined when the value is the first set value than when the value is the second set value.

[Third distribution example]
As shown in FIG. 13, according to the third distribution example, the effect pattern E1 has the same determination ratio regardless of the set value. The effect pattern E2 is not determined when the set value is any one of [02], [04], and [06], but is not determined when the set value is one of [01], [03], and [05]. Sometimes it can be determined. The effect pattern E3 is not determined when the set value is any one of [01], [03], and [05], but is not determined when the set value is one of [02], [04], and [06]. Sometimes it can be determined.

  According to this, in the third distribution example, when the effect pattern E1 is determined, the set value cannot be estimated. That is, in the third distribution example, the effect content determined in the effect pattern E1 is an effect content whose set value cannot be estimated. Further, in the third distribution example, when the effect pattern E2 is determined, it can be definitely recognized that the effect pattern E2 is any of the set values [01], [03], and [05]. That is, in the third distribution example, the effect content determined in the effect pattern E2 is an effect content that can be definitely recognized as any one of the set values [01], [03], and [05]. . Then, in the third distribution example, when the effect pattern E3 is determined, it can be definitely recognized that it is any of the set values [02], [04], and [06]. That is, in the third distribution example, the effect content determined in the effect pattern E3 is an effect content that can be definitely recognized as being any one of the set values [02], [04], and [06]. .

  As described above, in the third distribution example, the effect contents of the notification effect include the effect contents in which the set value that is set can be definitely recognized as any one of the plurality of set values. However, the effect contents that can be determined only when the set value is a predetermined set value are not included. For this reason, in the third distribution example, the notification effect is not executed with the effect content that can definitely recognize that the set value is the predetermined set value.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest a set value by the effect contents of the notification effect for notifying the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended. That is, in the present embodiment, both the two game areas in which the player is interested, such as which game area the game area recommended for launching a game ball is, and which set value are set values, Can be performed, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) Depending on the type of the notification effect, there is a case where the set value is suggested and a case where the set value is not suggested. Therefore, the effect can be diversified and the interest of the player can be improved.
(3) Because the set value is suggested in the jackpot during the big hit announcement performed when the big hit is won, the set value is estimated from the contents of the big hit middle news production in addition to the joy of winning the big hit. Can be given and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) In particular, since the set value is suggested in the opening middle notification production of the jackpot medium notification production, the pleasure of estimating the set value is provided during the opening time, while during the round game and the ending time, Regardless of the set value, it is possible to entertain and concentrate on the effects during the big hit game.

  (5) Since the set value is suggested in the advantageous state end notification effect that is executed when the game state changes, the game state can be diversified by the change in the game state, and the advantageous state end notification is provided. It is possible to give a pleasure of estimating the set value from the effect contents of the effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  (6) In particular, since the set value is suggested in the advantageous state end notification effect that is executed when the game state changes from the advantageous state to the normal state, the normal state is disadvantageous to the player compared to the advantageous state. After that, the motivation to continue the game can be increased.

  (7) In the power-return notification effect, the game area in which the launch of the game ball is recommended is notified, but the set value is not suggested. For this reason, when the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and the power supply is restarted thereafter, it is disadvantageous for the player that the game ball is fired in a game area where the firing of the game ball is not recommended. It is possible to suppress the fraudulent act of trying to guess the set value by intentionally shutting off the power supply while suppressing the occurrence of the set value.

  (8) In the non-recommended time notification effect, the game area in which the launch of the game ball is recommended is notified, but the set value is not suggested. For this reason, when a game ball is fired in a game area where the launch of a game ball is not recommended, it is disadvantageous for the player by notifying the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended. , And illegally trying to guess a set value by intentionally firing a game ball into a game area where the firing of the game ball is not recommended.

  (9) Since the in-advantage-state notification effect is executed over a maximum of the number of times of the variation game, there is a possibility that the in-advantage-state notification effect will be executed for an extremely long time as compared with the in-opening-state notification effect and the advantageous-state end notification effect. is there. For this reason, if the set value is suggested in the advantageous state middle notification effect, even if it is a person other than the player playing the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the set value is estimated from the advantageous state middle notification effect production. Easier to do. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting value is not suggested in the advantage state informing effect, and the period during which the effect is executed is shorter than in the advantageous state informing effect. Since the set value is suggested in the state end notification effect, it is possible to give a special feeling to the player playing the game that only the user can guess the set value.

  (10) The situation in which the game ball is fired to the non-recommended area means the necessity of reporting the recommended area in comparison with the situation in which the game ball is not fired or the game ball is fired in the recommended area. Is a high situation. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the non-recommended time notification effect, a notification image is displayed so as to be visible as if it covers at least a part of the effect symbol at a position overlapping the effect symbol, Compared to the case where the notification image is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol, it is easier for the player to recognize the recommended area. That is, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the recommended area in a situation where it is highly necessary to notify the recommended area.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
-The selection ratio of the effect pattern may be changed as appropriate.
-The production contents of the notification production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control so as to execute the notification effect using the decorative lamp LA and the speaker SP instead of or in addition to the effect display device EH. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may change the content of the effect of the notification effect to be different depending on the set value. For example, a plurality of types of effect contents with different displayed images may be provided as the effect contents of the notification effect. Note that the plurality of types of effect contents in which the displayed image is different are not limited to the effect contents in which the color of the displayed image is different, but the shape of the displayed image, the displayed character string, the displayed character, and the like are different. The production content may be used. In addition, as the effect contents of the notification effect, a plurality of kinds of effect contents in which the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA is different, or a plurality of kinds of effect contents in which the sound output from the speaker SP is different may be provided.

  -The notification image displayed in each notification effect may be appropriately changed. For example, different notification images may be displayed for the middle round notification effect, the middle ending notification effect, and the middle advantage notification effect. Further, the same notification image may be displayed for the notification effect during the advantageous state and the notification effect at the time of power recovery during the advantageous state.

  -Which of the notification effects in each of the notification effects indicates the set value may be appropriately changed. For example, the set value may be suggested in one or more of the round notification, the ending notification, the advantageous state notification, the power recovery notification, and the non-recommended notification. . Further, the setting value may not be suggested in one or more of the in-opening notification effect and the advantageous state end notification effect. That is, the setting value may be suggested in at least one or more notification effects among the notification effects.

  In each notification effect, instead of or in addition to reporting the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended, a firing handle for launching the game ball to the game area where the launch of the game ball is recommended The operation method of the HD may be notified. Then, in this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control such that the set value is suggested by the mode of notification of the operation method of the firing handle HD. In this alternative example, the notification effect corresponds to a firing operation notification regarding the operation of the firing handle HD. Further, in this alternative example, the effect display device EH that executes the launch operation notification regarding the operation of the firing handle HD corresponds to a notifying unit, and the sub-control CPU 50a that controls the effect display device EH corresponds to a notifying control unit.

  -In the notification effect, the content suggested for the set value may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the effect content of the notification effect such that a past set value is suggested. In this case, the last set value may be indicated, the set value of the previous day may be indicated, or the average of the set values in a past predetermined period may be indicated. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may store the past set value in the sub-control RWM 50c, and determine the effect content of the notification effect based on the stored past set value. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the effect contents of the notification effect so as to indicate whether or not the setting value has been changed when the power is last turned on.

  In the notification effect, the set value may be suggested when the effect button BT is operated. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control such that the opening notification effect is started with predetermined effect contents regardless of which effect pattern among the effect patterns E1 to E3 is determined. Thereafter, when the effect button BT is operated, the sub-control CPU 50a changes the effect content of the opening middle notification effect to the effect content according to the determined effect pattern, while the effect button BT is not operated. Is controlled so as not to change the contents of the production during the opening notification. According to this, it is possible to give the player a pleasure of estimating the set value by operating his or her effect button BT, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

  -The timing of performing the advantageous state end notification effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may perform control such that the advantageous state end notification effect is executed during the fluctuation game in which the remaining number of operations is 0 (zero). Further, the sub-control CPU 50a is advantageous over a plurality of variable games including at least one of the variable game in which the remaining number of operations is 0 and the first variable game after the advantageous state ends. Control may be performed to execute the state end notification effect.

  -The start timing of the non-recommended time signal effect may be changed appropriately. For example, when it is recommended that a game ball be fired to the left region R1a, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the game ball is to be played by a specific sensor among the sensors SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE6 disposed in the right region R2a. May be controlled so that the non-recommended time notification effect is executed in response to the detection of the event. On the other hand, when the launch of the game ball to the left region R1a is recommended, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the specific sensor among the sensors SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE6 disposed in the right region R2a. When a game ball is detected by a different sensor, control may be performed so as not to execute the non-recommended time notification effect. In this case, the main control CPU 41a determines that a game ball is detected by a sensor different from a specific sensor among the sensors SE2, SE3, SE4, and SE6 disposed in the right region R2a. A control command that can be specified may not be output. Similarly, when the launch of a game ball to the right region R2a is recommended, the sub-control CPU 50a detects a game ball with a specific sensor among the sensors SE1 and SE5 arranged in the left region R1a. In response to this, control may be performed so as to execute the non-recommended time notification effect. On the other hand, when it is recommended that a game ball be fired to the right region R2a, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a game on a sensor different from a specific sensor among the sensors SE1 and SE5 disposed in the left region R1a. When a ball is detected, control may be performed so as not to execute the non-recommended time notification effect. Note that, in this case, the main control CPU 41a performs control capable of specifying that a game ball has been detected by a sensor different from a specific sensor among the sensors SE1 and SE5 disposed in the left region R1a. The command may not be output.

  -In the notification effect, the degree of expectation that the variable game will be a big hit may be indicated. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a determines an effect content from a plurality of types of effect contents at different determination ratios depending on whether or not the running fluctuating game is a big hit in the advantageous state informing effect, It may indicate the degree of expectation that the running variable game will be a big hit. In this case, in the advantageous state informing effect, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the running variable game will be a big hit in addition to the notification of the recommended area. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a determines an effect content from a plurality of types of effect contents at different determination ratios depending on whether or not the fluctuating game being executed becomes a big hit in the advantageous state end notification effect. Alternatively, it may indicate the degree of expectation that the running variable game will be a big hit. In this case, in the advantageous state end notification effect, in addition to the notification of the recommended area and the suggestion of the set value, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the running variable game will be a big hit. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not a fluctuating game that will be a big hit is included in the fluctuating game that is held in the in-progress informing effect, from among a plurality of types of effect contents at different determined ratios. By determining the effect contents, the degree of expectation that the pending fluctuating game will be a big hit may be suggested. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance in the special symbol input process whether or not the acquired jackpot random number is a jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination in the special symbol start process, and determines a result of the preliminary determination. A control command that can be specified is preferably output to the sub-control board 50. In this case, in the in-opening notification effect, in addition to the notification of the recommended area and the suggestion of the set value, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the pending fluctuating game will be a big hit.

-Aside from the notification effect, a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value may be executable.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (a so-called ST machine) that gives a high probability state with the upper limit of the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaching a predetermined number of changes. In a gaming machine that provides a high-probability state with the number of probable changes set as an upper limit, the number of times that the high-probability state continues substantially until the next big hit game is provided is set as the number of probable changes (for example, By setting the number of times of change to 1/99 to 10000), the high-probability state may be ended when the next big hit game is given. Further, in the big hit game, a pachinko game machine (so-called V-variable machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that a game ball has passed a specific area may be embodied. Further, the present invention may be embodied as a pachinko game machine (a so-called fall machine) that gives a high probability state up to the point of winning a predetermined fall lottery after the end of the big hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having three or more types of probability states.
-The base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine having three or more types of base states. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function of improving the entry rate of game balls into the second start winning opening 16.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning ports.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that uses only special symbols. Further, the present invention may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting winning port and using a single special symbol, or a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of starting winning ports and using a single special symbol. That is, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, in particular, the specific configuration of the gaming board YB may be arbitrarily changed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) game state control means for controlling a game state, wherein the game state includes a first game state and a second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state; The one notification effect includes a specific notification effect that is executed when the gaming state changes from the second gaming state to the first gaming state.

  (B) Based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit, in a gaming machine in which a lottery is performed upon the entry of a game ball into the starting port and a jackpot game is awarded when a big hit is won in the corresponding lottery, Setting means that can be set by changing a set value that determines the probability of winning a big hit in the hit lottery, firing operation means that can perform an operation of firing a game ball, and firing operation notification relating to operation of the firing operation means And a notification control means for controlling the notification means, wherein the notification control means can control the notification means such that a setting value is suggested by the mode of the firing operation notification. A gaming machine characterized by that:

  EH: effect display device (effect execution means, notification means), HD: firing handle (fire operation means), R1a: left area (game area), R2a: right area (game area), YB: game board, YBa: game Area: 15: First starting winning opening (starting opening), 16: Second starting winning opening (starting opening), 40: Main control board, 41: Microprocessor, 41a: Main control CPU (setting means, game state control means) ), 42: RWM clear switch (operation unit), 50: sub-control board, 50a: sub-control CPU (effect control means, notification control means).

Claims (6)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can flow down is provided, and a lottery is performed when a game ball enters a starting port opened in the game area, and a lottery is won. In gaming machines to which the jackpot game is given,
Based on a setting operation using a predetermined operation unit, setting means that can be set by changing a set value that determines the probability of winning a big hit in the hit lottery,
Launch operation means capable of performing an operation of launching a game ball to the game area,
Effect execution means for executing an effect,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means,
The effect control means can control the effect execution means to execute a notification effect of notifying the game area of the game area is recommended to launch a game ball,
The gaming machine, wherein the notification effect includes an effect in which a set value is suggested by the effect content of the notification effect. The notification effect includes a first notification effect and a second notification effect,
While the set value is suggested in the first notification effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a setting value is not suggested in the second notification effect.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first notification effect includes a hit time notification effect that is executed when a big hit is won in the hit lottery. Game state control means for controlling the game state,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first notification effect includes a change-time notification effect that is executed in response to a change in a gaming state. 5.   The second notification effect includes a power recovery time notification effect that is executed when power supply to the gaming machine is cut off and power supply is restarted thereafter. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims.   The second notification effect includes a non-recommended time notification effect that is executed when a game ball is fired in a game area different from a game area in which the launch of a game ball is recommended. The gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims.