JP2020058640A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can increase game interest.SOLUTION: Since any one of a plurality of set values defining a big winning probability is set, the big winning probability changes according to the set value. When execution of a special game is determined after the total number of special holdings (the number of special games whose executions are held) becomes zero, a variation pattern is determined based on a special determination table. The variation pattern that can be determined based on the special determination table includes a specific variation pattern, and the determination rate of the specific variation pattern is different between cases where the current set value is first setting information and the current set value is second setting information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko game machine performs a big hit lottery triggered by a ball entering the starting mouth, and if the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game that opens the big prize hole is displayed after the big hit display result is displayed in the variable game. (For example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the big hit game, the interest of the player is improved.

JP, 2005-261711, A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, since the degree of advantage related to the big hitting game such as the big hitting probability is fixed for each model, there is a possibility that the player's interest may be lowered due to tiredness as a result of the long-time game, It is hoped that the interest in games will be improved.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that provides a jackpot game that opens a special winning opening after a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game. A setting control unit that sets any setting information of the information, and a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the variation game, and the variation game when the hold condition is satisfied. Execution is suspended, and the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern by a special determination condition when execution of the variation game is determined after the number of variation games for which execution is suspended becomes zero. And the variation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific variation pattern, and the plurality of setting information includes the first setting information and the second setting information. And when the setting information set by the setting control means is the first setting information and when the setting information set by the setting control means is the second setting information. The gist is that the determination rate of the specific variation pattern is different, or whether or not the specific variation pattern can be determined is different.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that provides a jackpot game that opens a special winning opening after a jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game. Setting control means for setting any one of the setting information, variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the variation game, and effect control means for performing effect control. The execution of the fluctuating game is suspended when the holding condition is satisfied, and the fluctuation pattern determining means determines that the fluctuating game is executed after the number of the fluctuating games for which the execution is suspended becomes zero. In this case, the variation pattern is determined by a special determination condition, and the variation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific variation pattern. In, there is a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting information set by the setting control means, the effect control means, when the specific variation pattern is determined, the control to execute the setting suggestion effect. The point is to do.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, the specific variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern determined in a variation game in which the jackpot display result is displayed, and whether or not the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the special determination condition, At least one of the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect may be different.

  The above-mentioned gaming machine is provided with a storage control means for storing information in the storage means, and the information includes special information capable of specifying that the number of variable games pending for execution has become zero. The means may be capable of holding the special information even when the power supply is cut off.

  According to the present invention, interest in a game can be improved.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows a setting value. The figure which shows the process at the time of power activation. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the determination rate of a specific variation pattern. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the display mode of the image in an effect display device. The figure which shows setting suggestion production processing. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the execution probability of setting suggestion production. The figure which shows the specific example in which a fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special determination table. The figure which shows the specific example in which a fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special determination table. The figure which shows the specific example in which a fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special determination table.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing strength of the game ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. In addition, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board 20.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a voice such as a voice of a person or an animal, a sound effect, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position where it can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of presentation.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. On the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display portion 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display portion 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as "special game". There are cases. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery (big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "determined stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, “fixed stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot pattern is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the jackpot will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the deviating symbol is derived, it is possible for the player to recognize that the deviating symbol will result.

  In this 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 this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described later in detail, the big hit game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which many prize balls can be won.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of the first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is referred to as the “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of the second special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of second special games that are on hold is referred to as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special pending number and the second special pending number are each “4”.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display portion 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normally out-of-symbol symbol. When the normal win symbol is derived in the normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal win is achieved. In the normal game, when the outlying pattern is derived, the player can recognize that it is outlying normally. In the present embodiment, when the normal symbol hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described later in detail, the normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easy to establish the hold condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 normally includes a hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is suspended to be recognized because the suspension condition has been established but the execution condition has not yet been established. For example, the maximum value of the normally reserved number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described in detail.
The game board 20 has a front surface side (front surface side) of the game board 20 divided into a substantially circular shape by rails to form a game area 21 in which game balls can flow down. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game board 20 has the game area 21 in which the game balls can flow down. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 with various decorations in the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (design) that imitates a predetermined character or character.

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

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, the outlier symbol combination due to the effect symbol is derived. For example, a deviating symbol combination due to effect symbols is a symbol combination such as "787" or "556" in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect design is fixedly stopped and displayed, and is, for example, a state in which the effect design is fluctuatingly displayed.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (in the present embodiment, the first row and the third row) of the plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (in the present embodiment, the first row and the third row). It is a state in which the effect symbols in the second row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the character to be made to appear and the effect of the effect design are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting opening 28 that is open to the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start opening 28 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the first start opening 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is also satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting opening 29 that is opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 29 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game (second hold condition) can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 29 or can be easily inserted. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opening to the game area 21 in the lower right part of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can be operated in the open state (allowable state) and the closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which a game ball can be or is easily inserted into the special winning opening 31. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is a game in which the special winning opening 31 is opened.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21, through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 can enter a game ball, and includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the base game hold condition may be satisfied.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the above winning opening. The "winning" is that the game ball enters the winning opening. In the present embodiment, the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, the special winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34 correspond to predetermined winning openings.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an outlet 35 that is open to the game area 21 below the game area 21. Thus, in the present embodiment, the game area 21 has the outlet 35. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball discharged from the out-port 35 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the outlet sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball entering the outlet 35 passes. In the present embodiment, among the game balls that have been launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. In the present embodiment, the outlet 35 corresponds to the outlet, and the outlet sensor SE6 that detects the game ball discharged from the outlet 35 corresponds to the detecting means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of outlets.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a gaming ball discharged from the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, a special winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34, and a gaming ball discharged from the out opening 35. And a discharge passage (not shown) for merging with. In the present embodiment, the game balls discharged from the first start opening 28, the second start opening 29, the special winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34 and the game balls discharged from the out opening 35 are in the discharge passage. After merging, it is discharged to the outside of the aircraft.

Next, the 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 having different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the chances of winning the big hit lottery are higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called “probability change state (probability change state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is increased, and the game ball entering the second starting opening 29 is facilitated. Therefore, a game state advantageous for the player (ball entering It will be in an easy state and an improved ball entry rate).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a variation time reduction control of a normal symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, control for increasing the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, normally, the variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which the game ball does not easily enter the second starting opening 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 29 as compared with the high base state.

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

  In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "low-probability low base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low base state is shown as a "high-probability low base state". In addition, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "low-probability-high base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high base state is shown as a "high-probability-high base state".

Next, the setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values in all 6 stages from the first setting value to the sixth setting value. In the following description, “the nth set value is set” may be simply referred to as “setting n” (where n = 1 to 6).

  The big hit probability K1 to K6 of each setting (setting 1 to setting 6) has a high probability in the order of big hit probability K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, which makes it easy to win the big hit. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a combination of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. That is, the jackpot probability in the low-probability state and the jackpot probability in the high-probability state are defined in the plurality of types of setting values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. Further, the jackpot probability in the case of being controlled to the high probability state (the winning probability of the jackpot lottery) and the jackpot probability in the case of being controlled to the low probability state differ depending on the set value. The setting value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps and 7 steps or more. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, while the set probability (determination rate) of the jackpot type is the same regardless of the set value.

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

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

  Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, the backed up various information is initialized. Therefore, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the backed up various information is It is configured to be initialized.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the OFF state and the power is turned on, the setting confirmation mode is set. Transition.

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

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The types of jackpots are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpots. The type of jackpot game is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot patterns (type of jackpot).

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

  One round game is ended when a first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the special winning opening 31 or a second end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. . In other words, the end condition for ending each of the plurality of round games is the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 31 is the upper limit number, and the special winning opening 31 is entered. There is a second ending condition in which the number of entered game balls does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, the special winning opening 31 takes an open state when the round game is started, and takes a closed state when the round game is ended. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the special winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of a plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 is formed. Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the special winning opening 31 will take a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended as the ending time elapses.

Next, a concrete big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZA, and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZB. Are classified into. Further, out of 100 kinds of big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 kinds of big hit symbols are classified into the symbols Za, and 35 kinds of big hit symbols are classified into the symbols Zb, respectively. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots for the first special game and two types of jackpots for the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb by using the kind of big hit symbols. Also, as the type of big hit game given based on the type of big hit, it is expressed as a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of big hit symbols.

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

  In the present embodiment, as each jackpot game, 25 s is defined as the upper limit time of the round game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2.5 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) for each of the plurality of round games after the end of the round game, and the inter-round interval time elapses. Then, the next round game is started, or the ending time is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

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

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

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 as the second control unit executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, and based on the various information held when the power supply is started. It is a function to return the game control. In the present embodiment, the main control board 40 has a backup function, and the sub control board 41 does not have a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display device 40f. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing the main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b also stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. As will be described in detail later, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is, for example, the type of reach effect, the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. This is information capable of specifying (effect mode). Note that, for example, if the variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It is not necessary for the information to be able to specify the content of the effect of the effect game performed during the period.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a deviating reach fluctuation pattern, and a deviating fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern determined in a special game in which the jackpot display result is displayed. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the big hit symbol combination through the reach effect are defined.

  In the present embodiment, the out-reach reach variation pattern and the out-edge variation pattern are variation patterns determined in the special game in which the out-of-range display result is displayed. In the outlying reach variation pattern, as the content of the effect of the effect game, the content of the effect of finally deriving a symbol combination that is out through the reach effect is determined. In the deviation variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to finally derive the deficit symbol combination without passing through the reach effect are defined.

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

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

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

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is cut off for a predetermined period even when the power is cut off. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various kinds of information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power supply (not shown) mounted in the power supply unit 60 (for example, an electric double layer capacitor). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with power, and thus retains various information even after the power is cut off. Good. The main control CPU 40a controls to store these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that stores various information in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage control unit, and the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage unit.

  Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game and setting value information regarding setting values. For example, the game information includes information about a special game, information about a big hit game, information about a game state, and information about payout of prize balls.

  The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing initialization of various information that has been backed up. In the present embodiment, when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, the power is turned on to initialize various information that has been backed up. Hereinafter, the operation of turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state will be referred to as an initialization operation.

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

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

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes regarding effects) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a table used for lottery, a judgment value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data regarding display effects on the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data regarding the light emission effect on the decoration lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data regarding the audio effect in the speaker 18.

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

  The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the operation button 19 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 power supply voltage to be supplied to each control board 40, 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 41 via a power supply line, and supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 via the power supply line.

  The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch 60a, and when the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power source, the control boards 40 and 41 are controlled. Power is supplied to the control boards 40, 41, and when the switch is turned off, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is activated by the activation process (boot process) at power-on, the main control CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, the presence / absence of transition to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) and the main control RAM 40c according to the operating states of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e when the power is turned on. Whether or not to initialize is controlled.

  First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 40d has been turned on when the power was turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state when the operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state is input.

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

  After performing the RWM clearing process of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is input.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c when the mode is changed to the setting change mode, and displays the read set value. Control 40f. That is, the display 40f informs the set value when the power is cut off. The main set value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set value that has been set. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on set value command) capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer.

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

  In the setting change mode, when the setting device 40e is operated in the OFF state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is not input), the main control CPU 40a executes the main control at that time. The set value stored in the set value flag is confirmed, and the setting change mode ends. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

  When the setting change control process ends, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a setting value command) with which the confirmed setting value can be specified. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a change end command) that can specify the end of the setting change mode in the output buffer.

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

  After performing the restoration process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is input.

  When it is not determined that the setting device 40e has been operated to the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setting device 40e has been operated to the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a determines that the main control RAM 40c is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the set value flag is read, and a set value command that can specify the read set value is set in the output buffer. The set value specified by this set value command is the set value when the power is cut off, and is also the set value that has been backed up.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c when the mode is changed to the setting confirmation mode, and displays the read set value. Control 40f. That is, the display 40f informs the set value when the power is cut off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a operates in the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 40e is operated in the OFF state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state is not input). finish. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control process.

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

  After that, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information designating restoration based on the backed up various information (hereinafter, referred to as power-on / power-on command). Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol state designation command) designating the control state at the time of restoration (also at the time of power interruption) in the output buffer, and finishes the power-on process. This symbol state designating command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. , And a command to specify whether to return to the big hit game based on the second special game.

  As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state and the setting device 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process and the setting of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state and the setting device 40e is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the power-on process corresponds to a setting control unit that sets any one of a plurality of setting values (setting information) that determines the jackpot probability. . Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability corresponds to the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

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

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

  When the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition for the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the first special game is suspended when the suspension condition of the first special game is satisfied.

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

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

  When a game ball enters the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To determine. When the second special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition for the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the second special game is suspended when the suspension condition of the second special game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information 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 RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

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

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special reserved number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reserved number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a, after performing a standby state process described later, ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

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

  When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game, based on the random number used to determine the jackpot symbol specified from the read random number information. The main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol specified from the random numbers used to determine the jackpot symbol. When the big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the decided big hit symbol in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the first special game based on the random number used to determine the variation pattern specified from the read random number information. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as the first game start command). ) In the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the case of a win that does not win the jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the miss symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display portion 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the random number used to determine the variation pattern specified from the read random number information.

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

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the above-described control when starting the first special game. In other words, the main control CPU 40a determines the result of the subtraction of the second special holding number, the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), the big hit design or the outlying design based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit judgment), and the big hit lottery (big hit judgment). The variation pattern is determined based on the pattern command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is ended. Hereinafter, when the first game start command and the second game start command are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a “game start command”.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern that can identify the variation time of the special game corresponds to the variation pattern determination means.
Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, the instruction to stop the variation of the effect symbol, information for deriving a symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, game (Shown as the end command) in the output buffer.

Next, the standby state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As described above, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is not in the big hit game, and is not in the special game, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are not "1" or more. When it is determined to be “zero (0)”, the standby state process is performed. In this manner, the main control CPU 40a determines that both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are “zero” (“0”) when the execution of the special game is finished and a predetermined variation interval time has elapsed. ), The standby state process is performed. In addition, when the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs a standby state process when both the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are zero. Then, in the standby state process, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of special games whose execution is suspended at the timing when the execution of the special game is permitted is zero, the standby state is controlled. In the present embodiment, the timing when the execution of the special game ends and the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed, and the timing when the ending time of the big hit game has passed correspond to the timing when the execution of the special game is permitted.

  Then, when the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, when the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c does not store valid information that can specify that the standby state has been controlled, the main control CPU 40a sets the special variation pattern flag to the special variation pattern flag. Store valid information. In this way, the special fluctuation pattern flag is a flag for specifying that the standby state is controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, the valid information corresponds to the special information.

  Note that, as will be described in detail later, when the main control CPU 40a determines to execute the special game when the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c stores valid information, the special variation pattern determination table TAS. The variation pattern is determined based on (shown in FIGS. 5 and 6). From this, it can be said that the special fluctuation pattern flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify that the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special fluctuation pattern determination table TAS.

  In addition, the valid information is included in various kinds of information to be backed up. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c can hold the valid information even if the power supply is cut off.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) capable of specifying the end of the round game in the output buffer each time the round game is ended.

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

Next, a game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a is a main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40c with a value that can be specified to be controlled in a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Store in flag. Main control CPU40a, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, when the jackpot game is finished, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state is a main base state assigned to the main control RAM40c. Store in flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

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

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low base state as the main base state flag when the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0" is finished. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main probability state flag a value that can specify controlling to the low probability state when starting the big hit game. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying that the low base state is controlled in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

  The main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low-probability state command) capable of specifying the low-probability state when a value capable of specifying the control to the low-probability state is stored in the main-probability state flag. Set to buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying control in the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a can identify information that is in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). (Shown) in the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) capable of specifying the low base state when a value capable of specifying the control to the low base state is stored in the main base state flag. Set to buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying control in the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a can identify information in the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). (Shown) in the output buffer.

  Further, in a process different from the above-described process, the main control CPU 40a, when the detection signal output when the outlet sensor SE6 detects the game ball is input, specifies that the game ball has entered the outlet 35. Set possible information (hereinafter referred to as the OUT command) in the output buffer.

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

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

  When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect contents in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and controls to execute the effect with the effect contents in the initial state. On the other hand, when the sub power control CPU 41a inputs the power-on / power-on power-recovery command, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the production to be performed with the effect contents in the state before the recovery, based on the symbol state designation command and the like input together with the power-on / power-on power recovery command. Control.

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

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

  The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the off symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the off symbol combination depending on the effect symbol.

  In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation pattern based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a establishes the reach effect execution condition based on the identified variation pattern, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, the symbol combination including the reach is out (eg, "787"). To decide. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the outlying reach variation pattern is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol, and at the same time when the game end command is input, the symbol combination according to the decided effect symbol. To derive. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the elapse of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

  When the first hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store the first special hold number specified by the first hold number command. When the second hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the second special hold number specified by the second hold number command in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the jackpot effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a will execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as a big hit effect during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c to store a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a stores a value capable of identifying the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low-probability state or the high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag.

  When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores a value capable of identifying the low base state in the sub base state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. When the high control state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores a value capable of identifying the high control state in the sub control state flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c), the main control ROM 40b has a gaming state (a low base state and a high base state), a special reserved number, and a special variation pattern assigned to the main control RAM 40c. A fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as a determination table) is stored so as to correspond to whether or not the flag stores valid information. The determination table is an information group (data group) for determining the variation pattern. Moreover, the determination condition of the variation pattern differs depending on the type of the determination table. In FIG. 5, the valid information stored in the special variation pattern flag is “Yes”, and the valid information not stored in the special variation pattern flag is “No”.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the low base state, the total special pending number after subtraction is zero (“0”), and the special variation pattern assigned to the main control RAM 40c. When the flag does not store valid information, the variation patterns of the first special game and the second special game are determined based on the determination table TA0. The total number of special reservations is the sum of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number. On the other hand, when the total number of special reserves after subtraction is “0” and the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, the first special game and the second special game based on the determination table TAS. The variation pattern of the special game is determined.

  Further, in the low base state, when the summed special pending number after subtraction is "1", the decision table TA1 is set regardless of whether or not the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The variation patterns of the first special game and the second special game are determined based on. Then, in the low base state, when the summed special pending number after subtraction is any of "2" to "7", whether or not valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Regardless, the variation patterns of the first special game and the second special game are determined based on the determination table TA2.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the high base state, it is determined based on the decision table TB0 regardless of whether the combined special pending number after subtraction and the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag. The variation pattern of one special game is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the high base state, when the second special pending number after subtraction is “0”, the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Regardless of whether or not the variation pattern of the second special game is determined based on the determination table TB1. On the other hand, in the high base state, when the second special pending number after subtraction is any of "1" to "3", whether or not valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Regardless of this, the variation pattern of the second special game is determined based on the determination table TB2.

Next, referring to FIG. 6, the variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern determination table will be described in detail.
The variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit will occur. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P06, P07, PS4, and PS5 are defined as the big hit fluctuation patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P04, P05, PS2, and PS3 are defined as the outlying reach fluctuation patterns. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P01 to P03 and PS1 are defined as the deviation fluctuation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P04, P06, and PS1 to PS5 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns P03, P05, and P07 are variation that can be selected in the high base state. It is an example of a pattern. The fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are examples of fluctuation patterns that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

  The fluctuation pattern P02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P01. In this embodiment, the variation time (time t2) of the variation pattern P02 is shorter than the variation time (time t1) of the variation pattern P01. The fluctuation pattern P03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P02. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time (time t3) of the fluctuation pattern P03 is shorter than the fluctuation time (time t2) of the fluctuation pattern P02.

  The big hit variation pattern and the outlying reach variation pattern are variation patterns in which various reach effects are executed. Variation patterns P04 and P06 are variation patterns in which the first reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as R1 effect) is executed. Variation patterns P05 and P07 are variation patterns in which the second reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as R2 effect) is executed. The fluctuation patterns PS2 and PS4 are fluctuation patterns in which the first exclusive reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as exclusive R1 effect) is executed. The fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are fluctuation patterns in which the second exclusive reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as exclusive R2 effect) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the determination value for determining the variation pattern so as to correspond to the type of the determination table and the variation pattern. In FIG. 6, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, determinable fluctuation patterns are indicated by “◯”, and undecidable fluctuation patterns are indicated by “−”.

  As a specific example, the variation patterns that can be determined by the determination table TA0 include variation patterns P01, P04, and P06. When the determination table TA0 is referred to, any one of the fluctuation patterns P01, P04, and P06 is determined. The fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the determination table TB1 include fluctuation patterns P02, P03, P05, and P07. When the determination table TA2 is referred to, any one of P02, P03, P05, and P07 is determined.

  The fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS include fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5. When the special determination table TAS is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 is determined. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the special decision table TAS, but the change patterns TA1 to TA2 and TB0 to TB2 different from the special decision table TAS. It is a fluctuation pattern that cannot be determined based on the above. That is, the variation patterns PS1 to PS5 are dedicated variation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS.

Here, the process of determining the variation pattern will be described in detail.
When determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a, the game state (low base state and high base state), the number of special pending, the valid information in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM40c The determination table to be referenced is specified based on whether or not it is stored. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the identified determination table.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines that the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c when the summed special pending number after subtraction is zero (“0”) in the low base state. When it is stored, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. As described above, in the present embodiment, the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag when controlled to the standby state. Therefore, when the execution of the special game is determined after the control to the standby state, the special variation pattern flag is stored. Effective information is stored in the variation pattern flag. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the special determination table TAS when the execution of the special game is determined after being controlled to the standby state. In the present embodiment, the condition that the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS corresponds to the special determination condition. Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the special determination table TAS, the special variation pattern flag stores invalid information that can specify that the special variation pattern flag is not controlled in the standby state (erasing the valid information). , Initializes the special variation pattern flag.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the execution of the first special game after the control to the standby state is determined, the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag, and therefore, based on the special determination table TAS. The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the special fluctuation pattern flag is initialized. Then, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game after it is controlled to the standby state is decided, since the valid information is not stored in the special variation pattern flag, based on the special decision table TAS. The fluctuation pattern is not determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the determination rate (determination probability) corresponding to the set value is set. ) Determines the fluctuation pattern. Hereinafter, the set value that has been set may be described as the current set value.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS in the case where the jackpot is not won, the variation ratio PS1 to PS3 is determined at the determination rate shown in FIG. 7A. It is determined.

  As a specific example, when the current setting value is setting 1, the variation pattern PS1 is determined at a determination rate of 92.0% and the variation pattern PS2 is determined at a determination rate of 8.0%. Further, when the current setting value is the setting 6, the variation pattern PS1 is determined with a determination rate of 92.0%, the variation pattern PS2 is determined with a determination rate of 5.0%, and the variation pattern PS3 is 3.0. It is determined by the determination rate of%.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS3 is a fluctuation pattern that cannot be determined when the current setting value is setting 1 and can be determined when the current setting value is any of settings 2 to 6. . Since the variation pattern PS3 is a variation pattern in which the exclusive R2 effect is executed, when the variation pattern PS3 is determined and the exclusive R2 effect is executed, the current setting value is one of the settings 2 to 6. Can be specified, and the current set value will be suggested.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6, the current setting value is a setting value that defines a high jackpot probability (hereinafter, referred to as an advantageous setting value). The higher the rate of determination of the variation pattern PS3 is. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is the first setting information that is one of the settings 2 to 6, and when the current setting value is the second setting information different from the first setting information. The determination rate of the variation pattern PS3 is different from the certain time. In this embodiment, the variation pattern PS3 corresponds to the specific variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won, when the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, one of the variation patterns PS4 and PS5 is determined at the determination rate shown in FIG. 7B. It

  As a specific example, when the current setting value is setting 1, the variation pattern PS4 is determined at a determination rate of 100.0%. Further, when the current setting value is the setting 6, the variation pattern PS4 is determined with a determination rate of 70.0%, and the variation pattern PS5 is determined with a determination rate of 30.0%.

  In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS5 is a fluctuation pattern that cannot be determined when the current setting value is the setting 1, and can be determined when the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6. . Since the variation pattern PS5 is a variation pattern in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed, when the variation pattern PS5 is determined and the exclusive R2 effect is executed, the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6. Can be specified, and the current set value will be suggested.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6, the determination rate of the variation pattern PS5 is higher as the current setting value is the more advantageous setting value. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is the first setting information that is one of the settings 2 to 6, and when the current setting value is the second setting information different from the first setting information. The determination rate of the variation pattern PS5 is different at some time. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS5 corresponds to the specific fluctuation pattern.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS2 and PS4 are different so as to correspond to the current setting value, regardless of the current setting value. As described above, the determination rates of the fluctuation patterns PS2 and PS4 are different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information.

  In this embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demonstration effect) can be executed. The demonstration effect is an effect executed in a period in which the standby state is controlled (hereinafter, referred to as a standby period). To give a specific example, the demonstration effects are a demonstration waiting effect for displaying the effect symbols in a fixed stop display or a temporary stop display, and a title demonstration effect for displaying a predetermined title image.

  In this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is an effect executed in an effect mode according to the current setting value. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the current setting value. In addition, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed when the current setting value is one of the settings 4 to 6, and cannot be executed when the current setting value is one of the settings 1 to 3. It is a directing.

  The setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the special game in which one of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 is determined. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed after the execution of the dedicated R2 effect is started in the special game in which one of the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect include a first effect content and a second effect content. When the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the first effect contents is determined, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the first special display mode. The first special display mode is a display mode in which the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in an enlarged size larger than the standard size. On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content is determined, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the second special display mode. The second special display mode is a display mode in which the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in a super enlarged size larger than the enlarged size.

Next, a display mode of an image on the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the execution of the special game is completed, a symbol combination that is out of the effect symbols may be fixedly displayed on the effect display device 27. In this case, the effect design is fixedly displayed in the standard size.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the predetermined variation interval time elapses after the execution of the special game ends, both the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are zero (“0”). Sometimes, it is controlled to the standby state, and the demonstration effect is executed on the effect display device 27.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols are variably displayed on the effect display device 27. At this time, it is assumed that the variation pattern PS5 is determined as the variation pattern of the special game. Since the variation pattern PS5 is a variation pattern in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the symbol combination of the reach, and the exclusive R2 The performance is executed. When the variation pattern PS5 is determined and the exclusive R2 effect is executed, the player can specify that the current setting value is one of the settings 2 to 6, and the current setting value is suggested. .

  As shown in FIG. 8F, in this embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed after the exclusive R2 effect is executed. For example, when the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content is executed, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the second special display mode (super enlarged size). Thereby, the player can specify that the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, by executing the dedicated R2 effect, the player can specify that the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6, and then the setting suggestion effect is executed. By doing so, the player can specify that the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6. In this way, in the present embodiment, the current set value may be suggested stepwise.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbols is fixedly displayed on the effect display device 27.
Next, the standby period process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.

  When the game end command is input, the sub control CPU 41a measures a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed, the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c are zero ( If it is "0"), information that can identify the waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag. The standby period flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag for identifying the standby period. The sub-control CPU 41a ends the waiting period process when it stores information that can identify the waiting period in the waiting period flag.

  In a process different from the standby period process, if the standby period flag stores information that can identify the standby period, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the demonstration effect. When the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a erases the information that can be identified as the standby period stored in the standby period flag. Further, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs control for ending the execution of the demonstration effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the setting suggestion effect process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The setting suggestion effect process is a process that is executed when a game start command is input.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the setting suggestion effect process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern specified from the game start command is the variation pattern for which the setting suggestion effect is executed (step S101). . In the present embodiment, the variation patterns subject to the execution of the setting suggestion effect are the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed. When it is not determined that the variation pattern specified from the game start command is the variation pattern for which the setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern specified from the game start command is the variation pattern for which the setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a makes a setting for determining whether to execute the setting suggestion effect. Suggestion production lottery is performed (step S102). The sub-control CPU 41a wins with a probability (shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) according to the variation pattern specified by the game start command and the setting value specified by the sub-setting value flag. Setting suggestion production lottery is performed.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S103). When it is not determined that the setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the sub control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect (step S104). When the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second effect content with a high probability that the current setting value becomes an advantageous setting value. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the current setting value is any one of the settings 4 to 6, the current setting value becomes a setting value that defines a low jackpot probability (hereinafter, referred to as a disadvantageous setting value). The first effect content is determined with high probability. From this, in the present embodiment, the current setting value is more advantageous when the setting suggestion effect of the second effect contents is executed than when the setting suggestion effect of the first effect contents is executed. The expected value is high.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying the decided effect contents in the setting suggestion effect execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S105), and the setting suggestion effect process. To finish. The setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag for specifying the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect to be executed.

  In a process different from the setting suggestion effect process, when the information that can specify the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect is stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub control CPU 41a is stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag. The effect contents of the setting suggestion effect are specified based on the information. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to execute the setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control for executing the setting suggestion effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes the information stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag that can specify the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the setting suggestion effect when the variation pattern that is the target of execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the setting suggestion effect when the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined.

  Next, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect will be described. The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined based on the special determination table TAS. That is, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the probability of winning the setting suggestion effect lottery.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the variation pattern PS3 (outlier reach variation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the current set value is set to 1 to 3. If any of the above, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 0.0%. That is, when the current setting value is any of the settings 1 to 3, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the current setting value is setting 4, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 1.0%, and when the current setting value is setting 5, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 2.0%, When the current setting value is the setting 6, the execution probability of the setting suggestive effect is 3.0%. In this way, when the variation pattern PS3 is determined based on the special determination table TAS, and if the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the current setting value is set to be an advantageous setting value. The probability of executing the suggestive effect is increased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, when the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 3 The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 0.0%. That is, when the current setting value is any of the settings 1 to 3, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the current setting value is setting 4, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 4.0%, and when the current setting value is setting 5, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 8.0%, When the current setting value is the setting 6, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 12.0%. In this way, when the variation pattern PS5 is determined based on the special determination table TAS, and if the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the current setting value is set to an advantageous setting value. The probability of executing the suggestive effect is increased.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the variation pattern PS3 (deviated reach variation pattern) is determined. ) Is determined, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is higher when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the jackpot variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

Next, a specific example in which the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 11, a first specific example in which the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the first special reservation number is “2” and the second special reservation number is “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T51 (when the total special reservation number is “2”) ), The execution of the first special game has been decided. It is assumed that at the timing indicated by reference sign T51, the base state is controlled to the low base state, and the valid information is not stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special reserved number is decremented by "1", so that the first special reserved number becomes "1" and the total special reserved number also becomes "1". Then, since the game state is the low base state and the total number of special reserves is “1”, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1 (see FIG. 5A).

  After that, when the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T52, the execution of the first special game may be determined at the timing indicated by reference sign T53 after a predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special reserved number is decremented by "1", so that the first special reserved number becomes "0" and the total special reserved number also becomes "0". Then, since the gaming state is the low base state, the total number of special reserves is “0”, and the valid information is not stored in the special variation pattern flag, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA0 ( See FIG. 5 (a).

  After that, when the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T53, both the first special reserve number and the second special reserve number are set to "0" at the timing indicated by reference sign T54 after the lapse of a predetermined variation interval time. (The total number of special reservations is also “0”), so that the standby state is controlled. When controlled in the standby state, the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. This allows the main control CPU 40a to specify that the control has been performed in the standby state.

  Then, after the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 after the control in the standby state and the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied, the first special holding number becomes 1, and at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T56. Execution of one special game may be decided. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special reserved number is decremented by "1", so that the first special reserved number becomes "0" and the total special reserved number also becomes "0". Then, since the gaming state is the low base state, the total number of special reserves is “0”, and the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. (See FIG. 5A).

  In this way, in this embodiment, when the execution of the special game is determined after the control in the standby state, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. When the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the valid information stored in the special variation pattern flag is initialized.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a second specific example in which the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described. In the second specific example, the timing from the timing T51 to the timing T55 is the same as that of the first specific example, and therefore its description is omitted.

  After being controlled to the standby state, the power supply is cut off at the timing indicated by T61, and then the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, so that the power supply is started at the timing indicated by T62. It may be done. In this case, since the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the initialization operation has not been performed, and the valid information included in the backed up various information is retained. In this way, in this embodiment, the valid information stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag is retained even if the power supply is cut off.

  Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 and the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied, the first special hold number becomes "1", and the first special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T63. It may be decided. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special reserved number is decremented by "1", so that the first special reserved number becomes "0" and the total special reserved number also becomes "0". Then, since the gaming state is the low base state, the total number of special reserves is “0”, and the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. (See FIG. 5A).

  In this way, in this embodiment, even if the power supply is cut off after the standby state is controlled, when the execution of the special game is determined, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. Sometimes.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Any one of a plurality of setting values (setting information) that defines the jackpot probability (the degree of advantage for the jackpot game) is set. Therefore, since the jackpot probability changes according to the set value, the game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (1-2) When the execution of the special game is decided after the control in the standby state, the variation pattern can be decided based on the special decision table TAS (special decision condition). Then, the determination rate of the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific variation pattern) can be made different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. it can. Therefore, while paying attention to the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS, it is possible to give an opportunity to infer the current set value based on the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. . In this way, even if the game is controlled in the standby state, it is possible to give an opportunity to infer the current set value by determining the execution of the special game, so that it is possible to give motivation to play the game. The interest in can be improved.

  (1-3) When the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined based on the special determination table TAS, a setting suggestion effect that suggests the current setting value can be executed. Therefore, even if the game is controlled in the standby state, the current setting value may be suggested by the execution of the special game being determined, so that the player can be motivated to play the game. Then, when the execution of the special game is determined, it is possible to give an opportunity to infer the current setting value based on the setting suggestion effect while paying attention to the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (1-4) When the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, and when the variation pattern PS3 (off-reach variation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS And the execution probabilities of the setting suggestion effects are different. Therefore, it is possible to infer whether the big hit variation pattern is determined, that is, whether the big hit display result is displayed in the special game, from the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  (1-5) Even if the power supply is cut off, by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, valid information (special information) that can identify that the control has been performed in the standby state is provided. Can be held. As a result, it is possible to prevent the chances of guessing the current setting value from decreasing due to the initialization of the valid information.

  (1-6) When the execution of the special game is determined after the total special suspension number (the number of special games whose execution is suspended) becomes zero, the variation pattern is set based on the special determination table TAS. You can decide. Then, the determination rate of the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific variation pattern) can be made different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. it can. Therefore, while paying attention to the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS, it is possible to give an opportunity to infer the current set value based on the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. . In this way, even if the number of variable games whose execution is suspended becomes zero, it is possible to give an opportunity to guess the setting information set by the execution of the variable game being determined, so that the game can be played. Motivation to play can be given, and interest in games can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the standby state is controlled, the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the period from the time when the game ball is controlled by the standby state and the game ball is finally detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 until the specific time elapses. At this time, the valid information may be stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c.

In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the duplicate description will be omitted or simplified.
In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating the time tx to the out detection effective period counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c to start the out detection effective period. The out detection effective period counter is a counter for the main control CPU 40a to count the time tx, and is a counter for the main control CPU 40a to specify the out detection effective period.

  In the standby state, the main control CPU 40a decrements the out detection effective period counter every predetermined control cycle. Further, in the standby state, when the main control CPU 40a inputs the detection signal output when the out mouth sensor SE6 detects the game ball when the out detection effective period counter is not “0”, the out detection is effective. A value indicating the time tx is newly set in the period counter. As a result, the main control CPU 40a ends the started out detection effective period and newly starts the out detection effective period. Then, when the out detection effective period counter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a ends the out detection effective period. In this way, the out detection effective period is a period with the upper limit of the period from the time when the game ball is finally detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses. In this embodiment, the out detection effective period corresponds to the specific period, and the time tx corresponds to the specific time. The out detection effective period is a period in the standby state.

  Then, when the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 before the time tx elapses after being controlled to the standby state, the out detection effective period is from the time when the time tx elapses after the control to the standby state. It is a period. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 before the time tx elapses after being controlled in the standby state, the out-detection sensor SE6 controls the game ball by the out-mouth sensor SE6 after being controlled in the standby state during the out detection effective period. It is the period until it is detected. As described above, in the present embodiment, the out detection effective period is also a period having an upper limit as the period from the time when the time tx elapses after being controlled to the standby state.

  Further, when the out detection effective period counter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a specifies that the game ball has not been detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the game ball has not been detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period, the main control CPU 40a stores the effective information in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the valid information is information that can specify that the game ball has not been detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period. In other words, the valid information of the present embodiment is information that can specify that the number of gaming balls detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 in the out detection valid period is zero (“0”). In this embodiment, the valid information corresponds to the special information. Further, in the present embodiment, zero (“0”) corresponds to the specified number.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores the valid information in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, the information capable of specifying that the gaming ball has not been detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period ( (Hereinafter, referred to as Out-out undetected command) is set in the output buffer.

  In addition, when the game ball is detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period, it is highly possible that the player is playing the game. On the other hand, when the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period, there is a possibility that the player is not playing the game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the valid information can be said to be information that can specify that the game may not be played by the player.

  Then, as in the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a decides to execute the special game when the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, the special control table The variation pattern is determined based on the TAS (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the valid information is stored when the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period. For this reason, the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag when the execution of the special game is decided after the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 in the out detection effective period.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special game is executed after it is determined that the game ball has not been detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 during the out detection effective period, the special determination table. The variation pattern is determined based on the TAS. In other words, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment, when the execution of the special game is determined after it is specified that the number of game balls detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 in the out-detection effective period is zero. , The variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

  When the main control CPU 40a decides to execute the special game, the main control CPU 40a initializes the value set in the out detection effective period counter, and finishes counting the time when the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6.

In this embodiment, the demonstration waiting effect and the title demonstration effect can be executed.
The demonstration waiting effect is an effect executed in the first waiting period. The first standby period is a period that is first controlled when the standby state is controlled. For example, the demonstration waiting effect is an effect in which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped or temporarily stopped and displayed.

  The title demonstration effect is an effect executed in the second waiting period. The second waiting period is a period that is controlled after the first waiting period, and is a period that is controlled when it is specified that the gaming ball is not detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 in the out detection effective period. . For example, the title demo effect is an effect of displaying a predetermined title demo image.

Next, the standby period process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the game end command is input, the sub control CPU 41a measures a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed, the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c are zero ( If it is “0”), information that can identify the first waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag, and the first waiting period is controlled. The waiting period flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag for specifying the type of the controlled waiting period (first waiting period and second waiting period).

  When the standby period flag stores information that can identify the first standby period, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time tx in the standby period counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The standby period counter is a counter for counting the time when the standby period is controlled, and is a counter for the sub-control CPU 41a to control the standby period (first standby period and second standby period).

  Then, in the first waiting period, the sub control CPU 41a decrements the waiting period counter every predetermined period. Further, in the first standby period, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the OUT command when the standby period counter is not "0", the sub-control CPU 41a resets the value indicating the time tx to the standby period counter, and then the first standby period. Control to extend the period. When the standby period counter after subtraction becomes “0”, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the second standby period in the standby period flag, and controls in the second standby period. .

  In a process different from the standby period process, when the standby period flag stores information that can identify the first standby period, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the demonstration standby effect. On the other hand, when the standby period flag stores information that can identify the second standby period, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the title demonstration effect. When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that is stored in the standby period flag and that can specify the type of the standby period. Further, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to end the execution of the demonstration waiting effect or the title demonstration effect.

  It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may store information capable of identifying the second standby period in the standby period flag when the command of the outlet undetected command is input, and control during the second standby period. . In this case, the sub control CPU 41a does not have to count the time tx by the waiting period counter.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific example in which the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described. In addition, in this specific example, the timing from the timing T51 to the timing T55 is the same as the first specific example in the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof is omitted.

  It is assumed that the game ball is detected by the outlet sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the code TA after being controlled to the standby state. Then, in the out detection effective period (the period from when the game ball was last detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses), when the game ball is not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6, the main control RAM 40c is stored. Effective information is stored in the assigned special fluctuation pattern flag. For example, it is assumed that the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag at the timing indicated by reference numeral T71. As a result, during the out detection effective period (the period from when the game ball was last detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses), the main control CPU 40a indicates that the game ball was not detected by the out mouth sensor SE6. Can be specified by Further, the title demonstration effect is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T71.

  Then, after that, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 28 and the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied, the first special holding number becomes 1, and the execution of the first special game is performed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T72. It may be decided. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special reserved number is decremented by "1", so that the first special reserved number becomes "0" and the total special reserved number also becomes "0". Then, since the gaming state is the low base state, the total number of special reserves is “0”, and the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. (See FIG. 5A).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1-1) and (1-3) to (1-5) in the first embodiment.
(2-1) After it is specified that the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 (discharge port) detected during the out detection effective period (specific period) is zero (specified number), the special game When the execution is decided, the variation pattern can be decided based on the special decision table TAS (special decision condition). Then, the determination rate of the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific variation pattern) can be made different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. it can. Therefore, while paying attention to the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS, it is possible to give an opportunity to infer the current set value based on the variation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. . In this way, when the number of game balls discharged from the outlet 35 detected during the out detection effective period is the prescribed number, the execution of the special game is decided, and the opportunity to estimate the current set value is provided. Can be given. Thereby, while paying attention to the out detection effective period and the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35, it is possible to give motivation to play the game and to improve the interest of the game.

(2-2) When the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected during the out detection effective period is zero (“0”), there is a possibility that the player is not playing the game.
Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed after it is specified that the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected in the out detection effective period is zero, The variation pattern can be determined based on the determination table TAS of Therefore, when the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected in the out detection effective period is zero, that is, when there is a possibility that the player is not playing the game, motivation to play the game. Can be given, and interest in the game can be improved.

  (2-3) When the game ball discharged from the outlet 35 is not detected during the period from the last detection of the game ball discharged from the outlet 35 until the time tx (specific time) elapses. It is possible that the player is not playing the game.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming ball discharged from the out opening 35 is not detected during the period from the last detection of the gaming ball discharged from the out opening 35 to the time tx elapses. After the identification, when the execution of the special game is decided, the variation pattern can be decided based on the special decision table TAS. Therefore, when it is possible that the player is not playing the game, it is possible to give an opportunity to infer the current set value by determining the execution of the special game, and thus to motivate the player to play the game. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the said 2nd Embodiment, you may be equipped with the discharge ball sensor as a detection means which detects the game ball which passes through a discharge passage, for example. Then, for example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls in which the game balls have been detected by the discharge ball sensor during the discharge detection valid period is zero. In this case, when the execution of the special game is determined after it is determined that the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball sensor is zero in the discharge detection effective period corresponding to the specific period, the special determination table TAS The fluctuation pattern is determined based on Further, for example, the discharge detection valid period may be a period from the last detection of the game ball by the discharge ball sensor to the elapse of a specific time. For example, the discharge detection valid period may be a period in the standby state.

  In the second embodiment, for example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls detected by the general winning sensor SE5 during the general winning valid period is zero. In this case, when the execution of the special game is decided after it is specified that the number of the game balls detected by the general winning sensor SE5 is zero in the general winning effective period, the change is made based on the special decision table TAS. The pattern will be determined. Thus, for example, the general winning sensor SE5 may correspond to the detecting means. For example, the general winning effective period may be a period from when the game ball was last detected by the general winning sensor SE5 until a specific time elapses. For example, the general winning effective period may be a period in a standby state.

  In the second embodiment, when the execution of the special game is determined after it is specified that the number of game balls detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 is zero during the out detection effective period, the special determination table. Although the variation pattern is determined based on the TAS, it is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the special game is decided after it is specified that the number of the game balls detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 is “1” in the out detection effective period, based on the special decision table TAS. The fluctuation pattern may be determined. In this case, "1" corresponds to the specified number. Further, for example, any one of “2” or more may correspond to the specified number. Thus, the specified number may be any number.

  -In the second embodiment, the out detection effective period is a period with the upper limit of the period from the time when the game ball is finally detected by the out mouth sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses after being controlled to the standby state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the out detection effective period may be a fixed period in the standby state. In this case, for example, the out-detection effective period may be a period from the time when the standby state is controlled to the elapse of the specific time. Further, for example, the out detection effective period may be a period from the timing in the middle of the standby state to the elapse of a specific time. For example, the out detection effective period may be repeated in the standby state. To give a specific example, the first out detection effective period is a period from the time when the standby state is controlled to the elapse of a specific time, and the second and subsequent out detection effective periods are the previous out detection. It may be a period from the end of the detection valid period to the elapse of a specific time.

  In the second embodiment, for example, the out detection effective period may be a predetermined period in the big hit game. In this case, for example, the out detection effective period may be the ending period in the big hit game, or may be the opening period in the big hit game, for example. Further, for example, the out detection effective period may be a predetermined period in the special game. In this case, for example, the out detection effective period may be a period after the timing at which the execution of the reach effect in the special game is started.

  In the second embodiment, for example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls detected by the first start sensor SE1 during the specific period is a specified number. Thus, for example, the first start sensor SE1 may correspond to the detection means. For example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls in which the game balls have been detected by the second start sensor SE2 in the specific period is a specified number. Thus, for example, the second start sensor SE2 may correspond to the detection means. For example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls in which the game balls have been detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in the specific period is a prescribed number. Thus, for example, the special winning sensor SE3 may correspond to the detecting means. Further, for example, a plurality of the first starting sensor SE1, the second starting sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, the general winning sensor SE5, and the outlet sensor SE6 may correspond to the detecting means.

  In the second embodiment, when the time tx elapses after the game ball is not detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after being controlled to the standby state, the second standby period is entered and the title demonstration effect is executed. , But not limited to this. For example, before the timing when the time tx has elapsed without the game ball being detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after being controlled to the standby state, the title demonstration effect may be executed by shifting to the second standby period. . Further, for example, after the time tx has elapsed without the game ball being detected by the outlet sensor SE6 after being controlled to the standby state, the title demonstration effect is executed by shifting to the second standby period. Good.

  In the second embodiment, the title demonstration effect was executed in the second waiting period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the demonstration waiting effect may be executed in the second waiting period. Further, for example, in the second waiting period, an image capable of specifying a reminder regarding the intrusion may be displayed.

In the second embodiment, the control is performed in the first waiting period and the second waiting period. However, for example, the control may be performed in one waiting period as in the first embodiment.
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the valid information may be stored when the total number of special reservations is changed from "1" to "0". This valid information is information that can specify that the total number of special reserves has changed from "1" to "0". That is, the valid information is information that can specify that the number of special games whose execution is suspended has become zero. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS when the execution of the special game is determined after the number of the special games whose execution is suspended becomes zero.

  In the above embodiment, the valid information may be stored when, for example, one of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is “0”. In this case, for example, when the first special reserved number is not "0", the valid information may be stored when the second special reserved number changes from "1" to "0". Further, for example, when the second special reserved number is not "0", the valid information may be stored when the first special reserved number changes from "1" to "0".

  -In the above-described embodiment, for example, various information to be backed up may not include valid information. In this case, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, the valid information is initialized regardless of whether the initialization operation is performed. Thus, for example, the valid information may not be held when the power supply is cut off.

  In the above embodiment, the valid information is initialized when the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the valid information may be initialized when the variation pattern is determined a plurality of times based on the special determination table TAS. According to this, when the valid information is stored, the variation pattern can be determined based on the special determination table TAS in a plurality of special games.

  In the above embodiment, the determination rates of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. It is not limited to this. For example, the determination rates of the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 may be different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. That is, when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information, the determination rates of all the fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS are It may be different. In this case, all variation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS correspond to specific variation patterns.

  In the above embodiment, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 can be determined when the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be determinable when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be decidable regardless of the current setting value. In this case, for example, the determination rate of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be set to be higher as the current setting value is an advantageous setting value. The determination rates of the patterns PS3 and PS5 may be set high. Further, for example, when the current setting value is one of the settings 1 to 3 and when the current setting value is one of the settings 4 to 6, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined. May be different. In addition, for example, when the current setting value is any one of the settings 1, 3, and 5 (odd setting value) and when the current setting value is any of the settings 2, 4, and 6 (even setting value) ), The determination rates of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the determination rates of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are different when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. It is not limited to this. For example, whether or not the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 can be determined differs depending on whether the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. Good. In this case, for example, when the current setting value is the first setting information, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 cannot be determined, and when the current setting value is the second setting information, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 can be determined. May be

  In the above embodiment, the current setting value was suggested by executing the dedicated R2 effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the current set value may be suggested by the timing at which the execution of the reach effect is started. In this case, for example, the timing at which the execution of the reach effect is started in the special game in which the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific variation pattern) are started, and the reach effect in the special game in which the variation patterns PS2 and PS4 are determined The timing at which execution is started may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the current set value may be suggested by the change time of the special game, for example. In this case, for example, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific fluctuation pattern) may be different from the fluctuation time of a fluctuation pattern different from the specific fluctuation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS in the low base state, but it is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern may be determined based on the special determination table TAS in the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 may be fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the determination tables TA0 to TA2 and TB0 to TB2 different from the special determination table TAS. In this case, for example, when the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, when the variation pattern is determined based on the determination tables TA0 to TA2 and TB0 to TB2, the variation pattern PS3, And the determination rate of PS5 (specific variation pattern) is preferably high.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern PS3 (outlier reach variation pattern) is determined, the current set value is set to 4 to 6 than when the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined. The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be set to be high in any of the above cases.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined and when the variation pattern PS3 (outlier reach variation pattern) is determined, the current set values are set to 4 to 6. The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be the same when any one of them is used.

  In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executable when the current setting value is any of the settings 2 to 6.

  In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executable regardless of the current setting value. In this case, for example, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is different when the current setting value is one of the settings 1 to 3 and when the current setting value is one of the settings 4 to 6. You may do it. In addition, for example, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be different when the current setting value is an odd setting value and when the current setting value is an even setting value.

  In the above-described embodiment, the current setting value is one of the settings 4 to 6 depending on whether the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined or the variation pattern PS1 (deviance variation pattern) is determined. The execution probabilities of the setting suggestion effects may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern PS5 (big hit variation pattern) is determined and when the variation pattern PS3 (outer reach variation pattern) is determined, the selection ratio of the effect contents of the setting suggestive effect is It may be different. In this case, for example, when the variation pattern PS5 is determined, the selection rate (determination rate) of the second effect content may be higher than when the variation pattern PS3 is determined. Further, for example, when the variation pattern PS3 is determined, the selection ratio (determination ratio) of the second effect content may be lower than when the variation pattern PS5 is determined. In this way, the selection ratio of the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether or not the big hit variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. Further, for example, both the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 that are the targets of execution of the setting suggestion effect are not limited to this. For example, the variation patterns subject to execution of the setting suggestion effect may be variation patterns PS1 to PS5.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a setting notification effect that notifies the current setting value may be executed. According to this, when the setting notification effect is executed, the current setting value can be specified. Further, in this case, for example, both the setting suggestion effect and the setting notification effect may be executed, or the setting notification effect may be executed without executing the setting suggestion effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed when the specific variation pattern is determined.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets information capable of specifying the standby state (hereinafter, referred to as “demo designation command”) in the output buffer. You may comprise. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to control during the standby period when a demo designation command is input.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the first special game may be executed prior to the second special game, or the special games may be executed in the winning order. Further, for example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executed.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 is operated in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed the specific passage area, so that a jackpot game is provided. (So-called two types of game machines) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (a so-called one-type / two-type gaming machine). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a specific entrance. Further, for example, the high probability state may not be given.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 22 ... Information display device, 27 ... Performance display device, 28 ... First start opening, 29 ... Second start opening, 31 ... Grand prize Mouth, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (4)

After the big hit display result is displayed in the variable game, in the gaming machine that gives the big hit game that opens the big winning opening,
Setting control means for setting any one of a plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game,
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the variation game,
The execution of the variable game is suspended when the suspension condition is satisfied,
The variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern by a special determination condition when the execution of the variation game is determined after the number of variation games whose execution is suspended becomes zero,
The variation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific variation pattern,
The plurality of setting information includes first setting information and second setting information,
When the setting information set by the setting control unit is the first setting information and when the setting information set by the setting control unit is the second setting information, the determination rate of the specific variation pattern Different, or different whether or not the specific variation pattern can be determined. After the big hit display result is displayed in the variable game, in the gaming machine that gives the big hit game that opens the big winning opening,
Setting control means for setting any one of a plurality of setting information defining the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game,
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game,
And a production control means for performing control to execute production,
The execution of the variable game is suspended when the suspension condition is satisfied,
The variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern by a special determination condition when the execution of the variation game is determined after the number of variation games whose execution is suspended becomes zero,
The variation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific variation pattern,
In the effect, there is a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting information set by the setting control means,
The effect control means is a gaming machine that performs control to execute the setting suggestion effect when the specific variation pattern is determined. The specific variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern determined in a variation game in which the jackpot display result is displayed,
The at least one of the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the special determination condition. Amusement machine. Storage means for storing information in the storage means,
In the information, there is special information that can specify that the number of floating games that are pending for execution has become zero,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the storage means can retain the special information even when power supply is cut off.