JP2020062309A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having an unprecedented interest by changing an incidence rate of a setting suggestion performance which is high in an interest of a player.SOLUTION: A game machine has adaptability determination means, and special game means for executing a special game at the winning of a result of an adaptability determination, and is capable of setting a winning probability of the adaptability determination to a plurality of kinds of winning probabilities by an indication from the outside. The game machine comprises; performance display control means in which a plurality of kinds of performance modes are set, and which displays a performance according to the performance mode which is selected from the plurality of kinds of performance modes; and setting suggestion performance control means for suggesting a setting stage of the winning probabilities according to the performance mode and the setting stage of the winning probabilities. For the suggestion of the setting stage, a first setting suggestion performance and a second setting suggestion performance which can easily estimate the setting stage by one-time execution can be executed, and frequencies of the execution of the first setting suggestion performance and the second setting suggestion performance differ from one another at the respective performance modes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine in which a normal symbol is judged as to whether or not a game ball passes through an actuation gate, and when a normal symbol is won, a normal electric accessory is operated to open.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a gaming machine, determines whether or not a special symbol is awarded due to a game ball entering the starting opening, and when the result of the determination is a big hit, the big winning opening is activated and the prize ball It is the mainstream that the big hit game that is advantageous for the acquisition is started.
In recent years, some types of pachinko machines can change the winning probability of winning / decreasing judgment to multiple kinds of winning probabilities stepwise in response to an external instruction such as an operation of an employee of a gaming facility. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Further, in the conventional pachinko machine, the effect display is carried out in the effect symbol display device in order to add the fun of the game, and further, a plurality of kinds of effect modes are provided to prevent the effect display from becoming boring, and based on the effect mode. Effect display is performed (for example, see Patent Document 2).
Furthermore, in some gaming machines in which the winning probability of the win / no determination can be changed stepwise, the setting step may be suggested by the effect.

JP, 2003-205160, A JP, 2014-018246, A

However, it cannot be said that sufficient provisions for contributing to the interest of the game have been made merely by providing a plurality of types of effect modes and changing the preference of effect display for each effect mode.
Therefore, in the present invention, in view of the above circumstances, not only does the production mode change the preference of the production display, but also the appearance rate of the setting suggestion production, which is of high interest to the player, is changed, which is an unprecedented entertainment. The object was to provide a game machine.

The gaming machine of the invention according to claim 1,
The game includes a win / loss determination means for determining win / loss due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the win / loss determination is successful, and Based on an instruction from the outside, the gaming probability that the winning probability of the winning determination can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise,
An effect display control unit having a plurality of effect modes, and effect effect display according to the selected effect mode,
And a setting suggestion effect control means capable of performing an effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability that has been set,
The setting suggestion effect control means estimates the setting stage by a first setting suggestion effect and an implementation frequency that is lower than the first setting suggestion effect but is performed once as an effect that suggests the setting stage of the winning probability. It is possible to implement the second setting suggestive production that is easy to do,
Moreover, the frequency at which the first setting suggestion effect is performed and the frequency at which the second setting suggestion effect is performed are different each time the effect mode is different in the set stage of the set winning probability. Characterize.

  According to the present invention, after providing the first setting suggestion effect in which it is difficult to infer the setting stage in one implementation and the second setting suggestion effect in which it is easy to infer the setting stage in one implementation Since the appearance rates of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are different depending on the effect mode, if the effect mode is a mode in which the first setting suggestion effect is likely to appear, the first setting suggestion effect is at the time of the effect mode. It is possible to add the enjoyment of determining the setting stage depending on how many times it appears. Then, if the effect mode is one in which the second setting suggestive effect is likely to appear, it is possible to play the game while expecting whether or not the second setting suggestive effect will be implemented. Therefore, the effect mode not only changes the taste of the effect, but also changes the appearance rate of the effect that suggests a setting stage in which the player has a high interest, so that a gaming machine with a lot of interest can be realized.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect display control means, according to the variable display of the identification information associated with the winning or failure determination, does not perform the variable effect display,
It is characterized in that the setting suggestion effect control means implements the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect in the variable effect display.

  According to the present invention, since the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed in the change effect display, if the effect mode in which the first setting suggestion effect is likely to appear, a big hit is made for each change. In addition to the above expectation, it is possible to add the enjoyment of determining the setting stage depending on how many times the first setting suggestive effect appears in the effect mode. Then, if the production mode in which the second setting suggestive effect is likely to appear, it is possible to play the game while expecting whether or not the second setting suggesting effect will be implemented, along with the expectation for a big hit.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The first setting suggestion effect is an effect that also serves as an effect that suggests a setting stage of the winning probability and a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the winning judgment of the winning / disapproval determination.
The second setting suggestion effect is an effect that merely suggests the stage of setting the winning probability.

  According to the present invention, in the production mode in which the first setting suggestion effect is likely to appear, the advance notice effect that also serves as the suggestion of the setting stage can further enhance the player's expectation for the jackpot. The enjoyment of distinguishing stages is also increased.

The invention according to claim 4 is
The game includes a win / loss determination means for determining win / loss due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the win / loss determination is successful, and Based on an instruction from the outside, the gaming probability that the winning probability of the winning determination can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise,
An effect display control unit having a plurality of effect modes, and effect effect display according to the selected effect mode,
And a setting suggestion effect control means capable of performing an effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability that has been set,
The setting suggestion effect control means, together with the effect suggesting the setting step of the winning probability, the setting suggesting / combining effect which also serves as the notice effect suggesting the expectation level of the winning judgment of the win / loss judgment, and only the setting step of the winning probability. It is possible to implement a setting suggestion exclusive production that suggests,
In addition, each time the effect mode is different in the set stage of the winning probability that has been set, the frequency of performing the setting suggestive combined effect and the frequency of performing the setting suggestion exclusive effect are different. .
For example, a pre-reading effect may be used as the setting suggesting / combining effect.

  According to the present invention, a setting suggesting / combining effect that also indicates a setting stage of the winning probability and a notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation of winning of the win / fail judgment, and a setting suggesting exclusive effect that suggests only the setting stage are provided. In addition, since the appearance rate of the setting suggestive combined effect and the setting suggestive exclusive effect is different depending on the effect mode, if the effect mode is one in which the setting suggestive combined effect is likely to appear, the player's expectation for a big hit is increased. In addition, it is possible to add the enjoyment of determining the setting stage. Then, in the effect mode in which the setting suggestion exclusive effect is likely to appear, it is possible to play the game while expecting whether the setting suggestion exclusive effect is executed. Therefore, not only the effect mode changes the effect preference, but also the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect, which is of high interest to the player, changes, so that a gaming machine with a lot of interest can be realized.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game, a production mode determination means for determining one of the production modes from the plurality of production modes is provided.

As the predetermined condition, for example, it is conceivable that the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches 500 times, the number of occurrences of a big hit reaches 5 times, the time is after 19:00, and the like.
According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently entertain the player in various production modes.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
It is characterized by comprising operation means operable by a player, and production mode determination means for determining any one of the production modes from the plurality of types of production modes based on the operation of the operation means.

  According to the present invention, the player can enjoy the game in a desired effect mode.

It is a front view of a game machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board used for the game machine. It is a rear view of the game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the said game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of the main routine performed by the main controller of the game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "special figure starting entrance confirmation processing" performed by the main control unit. 7 is a first flowchart showing the control contents of a "special figure validity determination process" executed by the main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said "special figure success / failure determination processing." It is the 3rd flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special figure propriety judging processing." It is a 4th flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special figure right-and-off judgment processing." It is the 1st flow chart which shows the contents of control of "special game processing" performed with the above-mentioned main controller. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special game processing." It is the 3rd flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special game processing." It is the 4th flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special game processing." It is a figure which shows the appearance rate of the setting suggestion production implemented with the said game machine. It is the flowchart which shows the control contents of the “production mode setting processing A” which is executed with the sub integrated control control equipment of the aforementioned game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "setting suggestion production control processing A" performed by the sub integrated control device of the above-mentioned gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is the flowchart which shows the control contents of the “production mode setting processing B” which is executed with the sub integrated control control equipment of the aforementioned game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the control contents of "production mode setting processing C" performed by the sub integrated control device of the game machine. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production mode selection display implemented with the said game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "production mode setting processing D" performed by the sub integrated control device of the game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "setting suggestion production control processing B" performed by the sub integrated control device of the above-mentioned gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 5th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 6th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 7th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 8th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 9th display mode of the effect display implemented with the said game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "setting suggestion production control processing C" performed by the sub integrated control device of the above-mentioned gaming machine.

<First embodiment>
A pachinko machine 1 of a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine that is installed in a gaming shop and is playable by a player. The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 which is a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an unillustrated inner frame (also referred to as a game frame) are openably and closably provided on the outer frame 10 via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. Has been. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18, and a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by a counterclockwise operation.
Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

  Speakers 112 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, respectively, and a game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame side decorative lamp 113 which emits light in accordance with a game state, and LEDs which notify a game abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are vertically arranged in the lower half portion of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 13 in the lower half portion of the front frame 11. When the firing handle 14 is operated clockwise, the firing device is activated, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is fired toward the game board 2. Also, prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive overflowing prize balls from the upper plate 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to another box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball removing lever. .

  The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided adjacently. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball lending switch 171, a settlement switch 172, and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. At the center of the upper plate 12, a player-operable effect button 15 and a jog dial 16 are arranged so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is arranged in the center of the game area 20. At the center of the center case 200, an LCD panel of an effect symbol display device 21 (entire illustration is omitted) is arranged. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similarly to the known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 in the game area 20, a game ball can be passed, and a universal figure operation gate 22 is provided in which a regular symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a universal symbol) is drawn when passing. .
At a position directly below the center of the center case 200, a game ball can always enter, and a first special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a first special symbol) is determined as to whether or not the game is performed due to the entry. The starting port 23 is arranged. Further, at the position directly below it, a second special figure starting port 24 is provided, which is used to judge whether or not a second special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a second special figure) is due to the ball entering. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip type opening member. The second special figure starting port 24 is hit by the lottery in the above-mentioned general drawing, and the opening member is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory (also referred to as the universal electric accessory). It is possible to enter a ball (prize) only when the opening member is opened.

  Immediately below the second special figure start opening 24, a big winning opening 25 is provided which can be opened and closed by an opening and closing plate and is open to big hit games. The special winning opening 25 allows the opening / closing plate to be opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by the operation of the special electric accessory, and the player can enter the ball (prize) only when the opening plate is opened. In addition, if it is a big hit by the hit determination of the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure, the accessory continuous operation device will operate, and if the accessory continuous operation device operates, the special electric auditors operates continuously. As a result, the special winning opening 25 is continuously opened.

  A plurality of (four) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally below the left side of the center case 200 and to the left of the first special figure starting opening 23 to the special winning opening 25. An outlet 203 is provided at the bottom of the board immediately below the special winning opening 25. Out of the game balls that have been launched into the out port 203, none of the first special figure starting port 23, the second special figure starting port 24, the special winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27 enter (win). A game ball is taken in.

  At the lower right corner of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, a first special figure display device 28A, a second special figure display device 28B, a first special figure reservation number display device 281, a second special figure reservation number display. A device 282, a public figure display device 29, and a public figure reservation number display device 291 are arranged.

  FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1. On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball downflow passage is formed in the inner frame 30, a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball is won in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 through the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow passage to the upper plate. It is paid out to 12. In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls to be paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main controller 40, a payout controller 41, a sub integrated controller 42, a performance symbol controller 43, a launch controller 44, and a power board 45 are provided.
The main controller 40, the sub integrated controller 42, and the effect symbol controller 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout controller 41, the launch controller 44, and the power board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the firing control device 44 is not shown in FIG. 3, the firing control device 44 is provided below the payout control device 41.

  An external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal plate 38 sends a signal indicating a game state and a game result to a hall computer (not shown). Incidentally, conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer, the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front) Although two types of terminals (for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, in the present embodiment, the game state and the game result are obtained through one external connection terminal board 38. Is transmitted to the hall computer.

  The main controller 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a performance display device 61. The performance display device 61 is arranged at a position invisible to the player during the game. The performance display device 61 displays the calculated game performance. The performance display device 61 is configured by arranging four 7-segment LED displays side by side, and is configured to be able to display simple four-digit characters and numbers.

  In addition, in the performance display device 61 of the present embodiment, the game performance is displayed, and at the same time, the setting value of the winning probability that is a big hit is changed and the step setting value (hereinafter, simply “setting” or “setting value”) is confirmed. , “Setting stage”, “setting information”, etc. Further, in the present embodiment, more specifically, so-called setting value 1 to setting value 3 may be referred to. Is also configured to do.

  The main controller 40 includes a setting key switch 62 directly below the performance display device 61. The setting key switch 62 has a well-known configuration in which the setting key switch 62 can be switched to the ON state from the OFF state shown by inserting the setting key, for example, by rotating it 90 degrees clockwise. In the present embodiment, at least the setting key switch 62 is turned on to enable the transition to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and to be turned off when the setting change or the setting confirmation is completed. There is.

The main controller 40 also includes a RAM clear switch 63 for clearing the RAM (RWM) immediately below the setting key switch 62. The RAM clear switch 63 erases information about the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off by pressing the RAM clear switch 63 and turning on the power switch 65 arranged on the power board 45 to turn on the power. This is a switch for executing the RAM clear for executing.
The RAM clear switch 63 of this embodiment also has a function as an operating means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value when changing the setting.

Here, the setting change of the winning probability that is a big hit will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, the probability of winning a big hit game is set to a probability corresponding to each set value by selecting one of a plurality of different set values 1 to 3 (see FIG. 5). The configuration is changeable.
The setting key switch 62 and the RAM clear switch 63 are used to change the setting of the winning probability. In this case, the setting key switch 62 is a switch that makes it possible to change the probability setting of the winning probability of a big hit by inserting the key and rotating it in a predetermined direction. The RAM clear switch 63 is a push-button switch, and when the set value is changed to an arbitrary value (the setting key switch 62 is in the ON state), the RAM clear switch 63 is pressed to set any of the set values 1 to 3 Can be changed to

An example of the operation of the setting key switch 62 and the RAM clear switch 63 when changing the setting value to an arbitrary value will be described. First, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is off, the setting key switch 62 inserts a key into the setting key switch 62 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right). By throwing it in, it becomes possible to change the probability setting. Then, by pressing the RAM clear switch 63, any one of the set values 1 to 3 can be selected. In this case, each time the RAM clear switch 63 is pressed, the numerical values 1 to 3 corresponding to the set value 1 to the set value 3 are sequentially displayed on the performance display device 61. As a result, a desired setting value can be selected.
The setting information is not limited to the performance display device 61 and may be displayed on another display device. For example, it may be displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 or the first special figure display device 28A. If it is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, the display area is large, so that confirmation is easy. However, since the RAM clear switch 63 is on the back of the gaming machine, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 is on the front, so voice notification is also performed, or the RAM clear switch 63 is added to the effect button 15, the jog dial 16, or the like. If the function equivalent to the change of the set value is given, the probability can be set while watching the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. Further, when the effect symbol display device 21 is used, it may be configured to display a dedicated mode screen for notifying that the probability setting can be changed. Alternatively, a dedicated set value display device for displaying the set value may be provided.

Then, by rotating the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 to return it to the initial position, that is, by confirming the probability setting, the probability set value is confirmed, and the probability setting is changed. The state that can be done is finished. When the state in which the probability setting can be changed ends, the main control device 40 may send a setting command including information such as a probability-set setting value to the sub integrated control device 42.
In the case of the configuration in which the effect symbol display device 21 is used for display, when the probability key is set by operating the setting key switch 62, the probability setting screen is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the RAM clear switch 63 is displayed. A signal may be transmitted each time the operation is performed. Thereby, the sub integrated control device 42 can grasp which setting value among the setting values 1 to 3 is set with probability.

  The pachinko machine 1 inserts a key into the setting key switch 62 in addition to a configuration in which information about the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is turned off is erased by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 63. Direction (for example, rightward), and by turning on the power in the state of rotating in this way, the information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 at the time of power shutoff stored in the RAM is erased. It is also conceivable that the It should be noted that it is desirable that the information regarding the setting value of the setting of the winning probability is not erased even if the RAM is cleared and retained. It may be configured such that it is erased by performing a dedicated operation. When the RAM is cleared, the information about the set value may be erased.

  The pachinko machine 1 does not have to be limited to erasing the information stored in the RAM at the timing of turning on the power with the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 and rotated. For example, the information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 accumulated in the RAM is stored at the timing of performing the operation of confirming the setting of the winning probability or the timing of ending the state in which the setting of the winning probability ends. It may be configured to erase. If the RAM clearing does not erase the winning probability setting information, it can be erased after the setting operation is completed. If the RAM clearing erases the winning probability setting information, rotate the setting key switch 62. It is preferable to erase at the timing when the power is turned on by operation.

  When the power is turned on while the setting key switch 62 is rotated, the RAM clear switch 63 can be used to change the winning probability setting, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that the operation of changing the winning probability with the RAM clear switch 63 is possible in a state where the power is first turned on and the setting key switch 62 is rotated.

  Further, the setting of the winning probability is changed by inserting a key into the setting key switch 62, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the configuration of changing the setting of the winning probability may be performed by operating a dedicated button.

The pachinko machine 1 turns the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 back to the initial position, so that the winning probability is set, but the setting is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this. The probability setting confirmation button may be pressed to confirm the selected winning probability setting.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the setting information to the sub integrated control device regardless of whether or not the winning probability setting is changed. Regarding the transmission timing for transmitting the setting information to the sub integrated control device, it is considered that each time the fluctuation starts, each time the fixed display is displayed, the big hit symbol fixed display is displayed, and the game ball passes through the specific area. Then, the sub integrated control device 42 is configured to store the received information regarding the setting of the winning probability until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main controller 40 that controls the progress of a game, etc., and a payout controller 41 and a sub integrated controller 42 as sub controllers. And, it is a configuration including the effect symbol control device 43. It should be noted that this block diagram does not include so-called relay boards and power supply circuits for merely relaying signals.

Each of the main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like, and these control devices are all controlled by the CPU. Due to the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms or 4 ms, a program including a main routine and a subroutine installed in the ROM is started and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 also includes a random number counter that extracts various random numbers.
On the other hand, the firing control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power supply and holds at least the contents of the RAMs provided in the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41. The pachinko machine 1 does not retain the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 42.

The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 converts electric power supplied from an external AC power supply by the power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part of the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power switch provided on the power board 45. The power supply board 45 generates a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor. The backup power supply stores electric power of DC voltage in the capacitor while the power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main control device 40 and the like (for example, RAM of the main control device 40) at the time of power failure. Thereby, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main control device 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain period of time (for example, the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting). The total number of prize balls to be paid out by winning the prize in the mouth 24, the big winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1) is held.
On the other hand, the backup power supply generated by the power supply board 45 is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 42. Therefore, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory retained in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 42 is cleared.

  The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 40 or in a device other than the power supply board 45. Further, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal to the main control device 40 when the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, and when the power supply from the AC power supply is performed, The supply signal is output to the main controller 40.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the gaming facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Further, the main controller 40 detects a glass frame opening switch 501, an inner frame opening switch 502, and the like, which detect whether the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed, via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530. A signal is input. The switch is described as SW in the figure.

  Further, the main controller 40, via the game board relay terminal plate 531, to the first special figure starting port switch 503, which detects the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23, to the second special figure starting port 24. A second special figure starting opening switch 504 for detecting a ball entering, a public figure operating switch 505 for detecting a ball entering the universal figure operating gate 22, and a general winning opening switch 506 for detecting a ball entering a plurality of general winning openings 27. A detection signal from the count switch 507 or the like for detecting a ball entering the special winning opening 25 is input.

  The main controller 40 operates according to a program installed therein to generate various commands relating to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like. The main control device 40 outputs various commands to the sub-integration control device 42 and the effect design control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. The main controller 40, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281, the second special figure reservation number display device via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. 282, the general figure display device 29, the general figure reservation number display device 291 and the like are displayed and controlled.

Further, the main controller 40 is connected to a special winning opening solenoid 510 and a general electric accessory solenoid 511 via a game board relay terminal plate 531. The main controller 40 controls the special winning opening solenoid 510 to operate the opening / closing plate to open the special winning opening 25 when the special electric accessory operates in the big hit. In addition, the main controller 40 controls the universal electric accessory solenoid 511 to operate the opening member of the ordinary electric auditors to open the second special figure starting port 24 by winning the universal figure.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a control signal such as a symbol variation and a big hit of a special drawing is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38.

Two-way communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 detects, via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534, the glass frame opening switch 501, the inner frame opening switch 502, and the ball burnout switch 520 that detects that the ball tank has become empty. A detection signal such as is input. Further, the payout control device 41 receives detection signals such as a payout switch 522 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out and a full switch 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray has become full. Further, the payout control device 41 operates the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game balls.

  In the payout control device 41, when a signal indicating that the lower tray 13 is full is input by the full switch 523, and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball cut switch 520. Then, the payout motor 521 is stopped, and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. The out-of-ball switch 520 and the full switch 523 are configured to continue outputting signals until the state is canceled, and the payout control device 41 causes the payout motor 521 to output the signals. Drive is restarted.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 173 via a CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The settlement display device 173 is connected with a ball lending switch 171 for requesting a rental of gaming balls and a settlement switch 172 for requesting a settlement. Then, when the operation signal of the lending request by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit CR issues a lending request to the payout control device 41, and the payout control device 41 issues the payout. The motor 521 is operated to dispense the lent balls. The paid-out lent balls are detected by the payout switch 522, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 41.
On the other hand, when the operation signal of the settlement request by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit CR performs the settlement according to the settlement request, and the balance of the prepaid card is displayed on the settlement display device 173. The display is done. The balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

Further, the payout control device 41 transmits information about prize balls, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38, and also to the firing control device 44. A firing stop signal is transmitted to the device.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to pay out game balls. In recent years, a game machine (enclosed type game machine) that collects the game balls that have been shot inside the game machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls the player has as data using a storage medium such as an IC card Machine or a management game machine), and the pachinko machine 1 may be configured as an enclosed game machine.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop switch 524 for stopping the firing and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. Based on the command (which reflects the signal of the touch switch 525 and the game status), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop switch 524 sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41. The launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch, and operation signals for the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are input.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output a sound, and controls various LEDs and various lamps 113 such as turning on and off. Furthermore, the sub integrated control device 42 controls the effect of displaying a character or the like and the pseudo effect symbol of the special figure according to the progress of the game. Then, the sub integrated control device 42 transmits to the effect design control device 43 a command for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo effect pattern of a special figure.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the attached unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 according to the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

  In the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, when a game ball enters the universal figure actuation gate 22, the universal figure display device 29 starts displaying variable display of the universal figure and stops after a predetermined time according to the aspect of the universal figure. And, if it is won, the normal electric accessory works. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 511 is driven, the opening member of the ordinary electric accessory is opened, and the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the second special drawing starting port 24 is 0.1 second (1 time) in the normal time, and 2.2 seconds (1 time) in the time saving state (opening extension) advantageous to the player. Times). Further, the second special figure starting port 24 is configured such that the game ball cannot enter unless the ordinary electric accessory operates (see FIG. 5).

When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the winning / disapproval determination of the first special figure are extracted, and a predetermined number is stored as a reserved memory of the first special figure. Then, a win / fail judgment is made based on the random number stored in the reserved memory, and accordingly, the first special figure starts changing in the first special figure display device 28A, and stops after a predetermined time.
Further, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the winning / non-defective determination of the second special figure are extracted, and a predetermined number is stored as a reserved memory of the second special figure. Then, a win / fail judgment is made based on the random number stored in the reserved memory, and accordingly, the second special drawing display device 28B starts variably displaying the second special drawing and stops after a predetermined time.

  It should be noted that the success / failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure are prioritized in the success / failure determination of the second special figure regardless of the order of the balls entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no reserved memory of the second special figure, the reserved memory of the first special figure Make a judgment.

  The variable display and finalization display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram are only displayed small in the corners of the game board 2, so that the first effect on the effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20. A pseudo effect display using a pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the special drawing or the second special drawing is performed, and the player is informed of the result of the success / failure determination in the pseudo effect display (described in the claims). Corresponding to the effect display control means). For example, in the pseudo effect display, three pseudo effect symbols are changed, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit occurs. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is implemented, and the expectation of the player is increased depending on whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 includes a plurality of types of effect modes, and pseudo effect display and the like are performed based on the selected effect mode. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that one of the effect modes is determined from a plurality of kinds of effect modes when a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 1, in a predetermined pseudo effect display among the pseudo effect displays associated with the variation of the first special figure or the second special figure, the winning probability of the first special figure or the second special figure is any set value. This is a configuration capable of performing a setting suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the setting is made.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, in the setting suggesting effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability, it is difficult to estimate the setting stage (setting value) in one execution, and the first setting suggesting effect Also, the second setting suggestion effect in which it is easy to infer the setting stage by performing it once but can be carried out is also low. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, in the setting stage of one set winning probability, the frequency of execution of the first setting suggestion effect is different for each effect mode, and the second setting is performed for each effect mode. This is a configuration in which the frequency of performing the suggestive effect is different.

  The pachinko machine 1 opens the special winning opening 25 in a predetermined opening manner to the big winning opening 25 in the predetermined opening manner in the case of a big hit (winning) in accordance with the confirmed and displayed manner of the first special drawing and the second special drawing. A big hit game that allows the entry of game balls is carried out. As the big hit game, for example, a 5R normal big hit game that performs 5 rounds of a round game that opens the special winning opening 25, an 8R sure change big hit game that performs 8 rounds, and a 10R sure change big hit game that performs 10 rounds. Any one game is selected.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a stochastic machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed and a jackpot gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is opened. Furthermore, the gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed is roughly classified into a normal probability state (hereinafter also referred to as a normal gaming state) and a state advantageous to the player as compared with the normal gaming state (probability of a big hit). There is a high-probability game state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probability variation game state) that is high and easy to hit big. After the end of the 5R normal big hit game, the normal probability game state is entered, and after the 8R probability variation big hit game or the 10R probability variation jackpot game is completed, the high probability game state is entered.

  The big hit symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure consist of probability variation symbols and non-probability variation symbols, and the probability variation game state is set to be transferable after the big hit game with the probability variation symbols. To the probability variation game state, if a big hit with a probability variation symbol in any of the normal game state and the probability variation game state, a probability variation game state is entered after the big hit game is over. Similarly, the normal game state is set to be transferable after the big hit game with the non-probability variation pattern is finished. In the normal game state, if a big hit with a non-probable variation symbol occurs in any of the normal game state and the probability variation game state, the game shifts after the big hit game ends.

  After shifting from the big hit game to the normal game state, the variation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the general figure is shortened by a prescribed number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening member of the second special figure starting port 24 is shortened. When the opening of the is extended, it becomes a short state. When the variation time (time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the general figure is shortened, the number of times the variable display is performed within a fixed time is increased.

  Specifically, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special map and the second special map is shortened, and the time of the public figure displayed on the public figure display device 29 is shortened. By shortening, the fixed display of general maps is performed many times within a fixed time. Therefore, the number of times a general figure is hit within a certain period of time is increased, and the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened is also increased. Also, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to be long (opening extension function), it is easy for a large number of game balls to win. Since it is easy to win a large number of game balls in this way, the number of times of the variable display of the second special figure is further increased, and the player's ball is held by the prize balls obtained by winning the second special figure starting port 24. It becomes difficult to reduce, and an advantageous game can be played.

  Incidentally, in the probability variation game state, the variation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the general figure is shortened similarly to the time saving state, and the opening extension function of the second special figure starting port 24 operates. The setting for shortening various symbols and the opening extension function of the second special figure starting port 24 is the same as the time saving state, but the probability variation gaming state has a high probability of a big hit of the special figure in addition to the time saving state (a state in which a big hit is easy) Therefore, the game state is further advantageous to the player.

FIG. 5 shows a game specification of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the probability of winning a big hit game is probabilistically set according to three types of "setting values 1" to "setting values 3". When the "setting value 1" is set in the probability setting, the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is set to "1/300" in the low-probability game state (normal game state). On the other hand, the high-probability game state (probability variation game state) is set to "1/30".
With the "setting value 2", the jackpot probability of the first special map and the second special map is "1/290" in the low-probability game state (normal game state), and "is high probability game state (probability variation game state)" It is set to 1/29 ".
With the "setting value 3", the jackpot probability of the first special map and the second special map is "1/280" in the low-probability game state (normal game state), and "is high probability game state (probability variation game state)" It is set to 1/28 ".
In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the high-probability gaming state is different depending on each set value, but the jackpot probability in the high-probability gaming state may be set to the same probability.

The probability variation rush rate of shifting to the probability variation game state after the big hit game is set to “65%”.
The probability variation number of times that the probability variation game state is continued is continued until the symbol variation accompanying the hit determination of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches "100 times".
The number of times to save time is continued until the symbol variation accompanying the success / failure determination of the first special drawing or the second special drawing reaches “100 times”.
Next, prize balls will be described. The prize balls of the first special map starting port 23 are set to "3" for each incoming ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to "1" for each incoming ball. The number of prize balls of the other prize holes (for example, the general prize hole 27) is set to “10” per one prize hole. The prize balls of the special winning opening 25 are set to "15" per one ball.
The specified number of balls entered into the special winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to "10".

The winning probability of the universal figure is set to "1/5" in the normal game state and "4/5" in the time saving state.
The opening time of the ordinary electric auditors product is set to "0.1 seconds x 1 time" in the normal game state, and to "2.2 seconds x 1 time" in the time saving state.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on the program processing executed by the main controller 40, the sub integrated controller 42, and the like.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the "main routine" executed by the main control device 40. The "main routine" is composed of this processing (processing S100 to processing S110, processing S115) and the residual processing (processing S111), and is 2 ms. Alternatively, it is started due to an interrupt signal of 4 ms cycle, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (step S100). This determination processing is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is the predetermined value. When the processing executed by the CPU shifts to this processing, normal processing is executed. This is for determining whether or not to accept. As a case where the interrupt is not normal, the CPU may runaway when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the CPU due to the improvement of the technology in recent years. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If a negative determination is made here that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (process S100: no), initial setting is performed in the process of process S115 (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, a memory such as a general design and a special design as an initial design). Write each initial value to the work area of the above). The numerical value for determining whether or not the normal interrupt is written in the RAM as a part of the initial setting.

  When an affirmative determination that the interrupt is normal is made in the process of the process S100 (process S100: yes), the initial value random number updating process of the process S101 is executed. This process is an increment process of adding "1" every time this process is executed for the value of the initial value random number, and "1" is added to the value of the initial value random number before the execution of this process. When the random number before executing is the maximum value, it returns to the initial value "0" in the next process, and integers from "0" to "maximum value" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

  In the subsequent jackpot determination random number updating process (process S102), it is an incrementing process of adding "1" each time the process is executed similarly to the initial value random number updating process, and when the maximum value is reached, the first process is performed in the next process. The value is returned to "0", and integers from "0" to "maximum value" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The initial value of the big hit determination random number is the value set (created) in the initial value random number updating process (process S101). If this value is 150, the big hit determination random numbers are updated to "150", "151", "152" ... "Maximum value" "0" "1" ....

  When the big hit determination random number makes one cycle, the value of the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determination random number. For the jackpot determination random number, "1" is added from the initial value. Then, once the big hit determination random number makes one cycle, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the random number for jackpot determination becomes "149", it is a cycle, so the value of the initial value random number is after "149". If the value of the initial value random number is "87", it changes to "149", "87", "88" ... "Maximum value", "0", "1" ... "86", and then "86". Next to ", there is a new random value of the initial value.

The subsequent big hit symbol determination random number updating process (process S103) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and "1" is added for each process to exceed the maximum value. And the initial value "0" is returned.
The subsequent hit determination random number updating process (process S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates an integer of "0" to "maximum value", and when "1" is added for each process to exceed the maximum value, the first It returns to the value "0". In addition, this hit determination random number update process is normally used for lottery of symbols, other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are special symbol lottery To use.

The reach determination random number updating process (process S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates an integer of "0" to "maximum value", and when "1" is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is obtained. Return to "0".
The fluctuation pattern determination random number update process (process S106) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates an integer of "0" to "maximum value", and when "1" is added to each process to exceed the maximum value, the first It returns to the value "0".

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (process S107), confirmation of winning (winning) of the first special figure starting port 23 and second special figure starting port 24, confirmation of passage of game ball of universal figure operating gate 22, large winning port 25 Confirmation of winning (winning) of the game, confirmation of winning (winning) of the general winning opening 27, input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40, and the like are executed.

  When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determining random number, a big hit symbol determining random number, a variation pattern determining random number, and a reach determining random number are acquired. It However, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first special map based on the entry of the first special figure starting port 23 and the reserved storage of the second special figure based on the entering of the second special figure starting port 24 are four, respectively. Therefore, even if a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 when the reserved memory is full, only the prize balls are paid out, and the reserved memory is not stored. ing.

In the next hit / nozzle determination process (process S108), the hit / nozzle determination corresponding to each of the universal figure and the special drawing, and the symbol variation and special game process accompanying the hit / nozzle determination are performed.
In each subsequent output process (process S109), the main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, the effect symbol control device 43, the payout control device 41, the firing control device 44, the special winning opening solenoid 510, in accordance with the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each of the general electric accessory solenoids 511 and the like. By the winning confirmation process (process S107), the game balls enter the respective winning openings (first special drawing starting opening 23, second special drawing starting opening 24, big winning opening 25, general winning opening 27) on the game board 2. When it is detected that there is a winning ball, a process of transmitting a signal including the data of the winning ball to the payout control device 41 in order to pay out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening in which the winning ball is detected.
Further, in each output process (process S109), a process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub integrated control device 42, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 1, an effect symbol control to notify that there is an error. The process of outputting an error signal to the device 43 is also executed.

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process (process S110) is a process of monitoring whether the fraudulent prize hole 27 has been fraudulent. This process determines whether or not the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 10) determined in advance, If the number is large, it is determined to be fraudulent, and this is a notification process.

  The above-mentioned residual processing subsequent to this processing of the main routine is constituted by the initial value random number updating processing (processing S111), but is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned processing S100. This process forms an infinite loop, and is repeatedly executed until time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing of the above-described processing S100 to processing S110 depends on whether or not the big hit processing is executed, the display mode of the first special drawing or the second special drawing, and the like for each interrupt. Different to As a result, the number of times the residual process is executed differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial value random number is not uniform because the interrupt process (process S100) is executed once. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number will be synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the values of the initial value random numbers when the big hit determination random number makes one round occur at the same level, the probability of synchronization is extremely low. Also, the hit determination random number updating process (process S104) may be executed in the residual process.

Next, a part of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (process S107), the winning / discarding determination process (process S108), and each output process (process S109) will be described.
The "special figure starting entry confirmation process" shown in FIG. 7 is a variety of random numbers and the like used in the winning / disapproval determination that is extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24. The random number is stored in the main control device 40 as a reserved storage. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 to the sub integrated control device 42. In the pachinko machine 1, the number of holding memories that can be stored due to the entry into the first special figure starting port 23 and the number of holding memories that can be stored due to entering the second special figure starting port 24 are There are four.

  In the "special figure starting entrance confirmation process", first, it is determined whether or not the entrance into the first special figure starting port 23 is detected by the first special figure starting port switch 503 in step S200. If a negative determination is made (process S200: no), the process proceeds to process S210. If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S200), it is determined in step S201 whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 is full). If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S201), the process proceeds to step S210.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S201 (process S201: no), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S202. Various kinds of extracted random numbers are stored as a special storage memory, and 1 is added to a storage memory counter indicating the number of storage memory.

Next, in step S203, the setting value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After the reference, in step S204, a look-ahead determination table for performing a look-ahead determination as to whether the random number extracted according to the set value is a big hit or reach is selected.
In this case, it is desirable that the prefetch determination table be selected from three types of tables corresponding to the set values according to the set values. The pre-reading determination table is not limited to this, and may be a table having fewer types of setting values. Furthermore, one type of table may be used regardless of the set value.

Next, in step S205, the prefetch determination process of the first special figure is executed based on the selected prefetch determination table. In this processing S205, it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the first special figure related to the pending storage newly stored is a specific value (a big hit value, a reach value, or the like) before the hit determination described later.
Next, the holding number instruction command indicating the value of the holding storage counter added in the process S206 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in step S210, it is determined whether or not a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 has been detected by the second special figure starting port switch 504. If a negative determination is made (process S210: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the "main routine" of the main controller 40.
When the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S210), it is determined in step S211 whether or not the number of pending storages of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 is full. If the determination is affirmative (process S211: yes), the process returns.

  If the determination in the process S211 is negative (process S211: no), in the process S212, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the second special figure are extracted, Various kinds of extracted random numbers are stored as a special storage memory, and 1 is added to a storage memory counter indicating the number of storage memory.

Next, in the process S213, the set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After the reference, in step S214, a look-ahead determination table for performing a look-ahead determination as to whether the random number extracted according to the set value is a big hit or reach is selected.
In this case, it is desirable that the prefetch determination table be selected from three types of tables corresponding to the set values according to the set values. The pre-reading determination table is not limited to this, and may be a table having fewer types of setting values. Furthermore, one type of table may be used regardless of the set value.

Subsequently, in step S215, the prefetch determination process of the second special figure is executed based on the selected prefetch determination table. In this processing S215, it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the random number for hit determination of the second special figure relating to the pending storage newly stored is a specific value (a big hit or a reach value, etc.) before the later-described hit determination. To do.
Next, the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the hold storage counter added in the process S216 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

Although the present embodiment employs a configuration in which the random number stored in advance is judged in advance, it is also possible to execute the pre-reading determination process before performing the reservation storage process. In that case, for example, the extracted random number may be temporarily stored to perform a read-ahead determination, and then the temporarily stored random number may be subjected to the pending storage processing as the first pending storage or the second pending storage. .
Further, the random number related to the variation pattern of the symbol may be extracted at the time of carrying out the hit determination.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the "special figure hit / miss determination processing", first, in step S300, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors product is not operated, and it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being performed. If the determination is negative (process S300: no), the process moves to the "special game process" (see FIG. 12).
If the determination is affirmative (process S300: yes), it is determined in process S301 whether the first special map or the second special map is in a fluctuation stop. If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S301), it is determined at step S302 whether the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not displayed.

  If an affirmative decision is made in the process S302 (process S302: yes), it is decided in the process S303 whether or not there is a pending storage of the second special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: yes), the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is subtracted in process S304, and the shift process of reserved memories is performed. Due to the shift processing, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure is the object of the hit / fail judgment.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: no), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is the pending storage of the first special view. If the determination is affirmative (process S305: yes), the number of reserved storages of the first special figure is subtracted in process S306, and a shift process of reserved storages is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure is the object of the hit / fail judgment.

Subsequent to the process S304 or the process S306, in a process S310 shown in FIG. 9, a set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to.
After the reference, in step S311, a win / loss determination table for performing a win / loss determination as to whether or not the random number extracted according to the set value is a big hit is set. For example, if the set value is 1, the normal table 1 and the probability variation table 1 corresponding to this are set. Similarly, if the setting value is 2, the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2 are set, and if the setting value is 3, the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3 are set.

  Next, in process S312, the probability variation flag is checked to determine whether the current game state is the probability variation game state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S312), the determination table is compared with the probability determination table at the time of probability variation and the jackpot determination random number of the pending storage that is the target of the determination at step S313. For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2, the determination is performed based on the probability variation table 2.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S312 (process S312: no), a determination is made by comparing the normal probability hit / miss determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the pending storage that is the target of the hit / miss determination. For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3, the determination is performed based on the normal table 3.

Subsequently, in process S315, it is determined whether or not the win / fail judgment of the process S313 or the process S314 is a big hit.
If the determination is affirmative (process S315: yes), in process S316, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot determination random number of the pending storage that is the target of the hit determination.
Subsequently, in step S317, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the big hit symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the pending storage which is the object of the hit determination.

  After the fluctuation pattern is determined, a big hit setting process is performed in step S318. In this process, the contents of the big hit game such as whether the number of rounds of the big hit game is 10R, 8R or 5R is set based on the determined big hit pattern. Further, after the big hit game is over, the game state is set to the probability variation game state or the time saving function is activated, and the probability variation number is set when transitioning to the probability variation game state. Further, the time of the big hit start effect of the big hit game executed on the effect symbol display device 21, the time of the big hit end effect, etc. are set.

Subsequently, in step S319, a process of transmitting the information of the pending storage after the execution of the hit determination (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the pending storage after the execution of the hit determination) to the sub integrated control device 42 is performed.
In subsequent process S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and the "special game process ". The variation start command and the symbol designating command include a variation pattern of the special figure, a determination result of the success / failure determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the variation time is specified in advance by the variation pattern, it is not essential.

  Further, it is conceivable that the pachinko machine 1 transmits the setting command including the installation value information to the sub integrated control device 42 in the process S320. Accordingly, the sub integrated control device 42 can grasp the set value that is set among the set values 1 to 3. The sub integrated control device 42 stores the received setting value in a predetermined buffer.

If a negative determination is made in the process S315 (process S315: no), there is a loss, so a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost pattern of the special figure is determined in the process S321. Next, in process S322, a loss setting process is performed.
After that, the process S319 and the process S320 are executed, and the process moves to the "special game process".

If a negative determination is made in the process S301 shown in FIG. 8 (process S301: no), as shown in FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the symbol variation time has elapsed in the process S330. If the determination is negative (process S330: no), the process proceeds to the "special game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S330: yes), in the confirmed symbol display process of process S331, control is performed to end the variable display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B. After that, the processing shifts to "special game processing".

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 8 (process S302: no), the process proceeds to the process S340 of FIG. 11, and it is determined whether or not the fixed symbol display time has elapsed (finished). If a negative determination is made (process S340: no), the process moves to the "special game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S340: yes), the control for terminating the fixed symbol display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B by the process of ending the fixed symbol display of the process S341. Then, the command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special drawing.

In a succeeding process S342, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S342: yes), it is determined in process S343 whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation gaming state is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S343: no), the process proceeds to process S345.
If the determination is affirmative (process S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" in process S344.
Subsequently, in step S345, it is determined whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S345: no), the process proceeds to process S347.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S345), the time saving flag is reset to "0" at step S346. By these processes, the gaming state regarding the probability variation state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequently, in step S347, the operation of the condition device is started. The condition device is a device that is required to operate the accessory continuous operation device in the big hit game because the condition determination device is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed to operate to establish the start condition of the big hit game. Is. Further, in the process S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and in the process S349, the big hit start effect process is performed and the process shifts to the "special game process". Further, by this processing, a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. In addition, in the process S349, the main control device 40 may be configured to send a setting command including installation value information to the sub integrated control device when transmitting the big hit game start command.

If a negative determination is made in the process S342 (process S342: no), it is determined in the process S350 whether the probability variation flag is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S350: no), the process proceeds to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S350), the probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability variation is subtracted in step S351, and it is determined whether the probability variation counter after the subtraction is "0". If a negative determination is made (process S351: no), the process proceeds to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S351), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" at step S352.

Next, in step S353, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S353: no), the process proceeds to process S356.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S353), the time saving counter that counts the time saving duration is subtracted in step S354, and it is determined whether the time saving counter after the subtraction is "0". If a negative determination is made (process S354: no), the process proceeds to process S356.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S354), the time saving flag is reset to "0" at step S355.
In the state designation command transmission process of the subsequent process S356, the state designation command including the information of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, the process moves to the "special game process". In the process S356, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit the setting command including the installation value information to the sub integrated control device when transmitting the state designation command.

In the "special game process" shown in FIG. 12, first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If a negative determination is made (process S400: no), the process returns to the special map special electric power process in the “interrupt (INT) process” (FIG. 11), and this process ends. If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S400), it is determined in process S401 whether the special winning opening 25 is open.
If the determination in the process S401 is negative (process S401: no), it is determined in the process S402 whether or not it is during the big hit game interval. If the determination is negative (process S402: no), it is determined in process S403 whether or not the special figure big hit end effect is being performed. If the determination is negative (process S403: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect time has elapsed in process S404. If a negative determination is made (process S404: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S404), the special winning opening 25 in the first round is opened in the special winning opening opening process in step S405. Then return.

  If the affirmative determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not there are 10 winnings in the special winning opening 25 (specified winning number) (process S410), or It is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended (processing S411), and if any of the affirmative determinations is made (processing S410 or processing S411: yes), the special winning opening 25 is closed in processing S412. Then, the big hit interval process of process S413 is performed and it returns. If an affirmative determination is made in the processes S410 and S411 (process S410 and process S411: no), the process returns.

If an affirmative decision is made in the process S402 shown in FIG. 12 (process S402: yes), it is decided in the process S420 whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (process S420: no), the process returns.
If an affirmative determination (process S420: yes), in the process S421 the final round (eg, 5R big hit game the fifth round, 8R big hit game the eighth round, 10R big hit game the first. 10 rounds) is determined. If the determination is affirmative (process S421: yes), the process of the big hit end effect of process S422 is executed, the big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect design control device 43 in this process, and the big hit game is ended. And then return.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: no), the special winning opening 25 of the next round is opened by the opening processing of the special winning opening 25 of process S423, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S403 shown in FIG. 12 (process S403: yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed in the process S430, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (process S430: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S430), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped in step S431, and then the operation of the condition device is executed in step S432.

Subsequently, in step S433, it is determined whether there is a probability change setting. If a negative determination is made (process S433: no), the process proceeds to process S436.
If the determination is affirmative (process S433: yes), the number of repetitions of the probability variation game state (100 times) is set in process S434, and the probability variation flag is set to "1" in process S435. With this, the probability variation game state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, in step S436, it is determined whether or not there is a time saving setting. If a negative determination is made (process S436: no), the process proceeds to process S439.
If the determination is affirmative (process S436: yes), the number of times the time saving state is repeated (probability change: 100 times, non-probability change 100 times) is set in process S437, and then the process time flag is set to "1" in process S438. To do. As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is over.
After that, in processing S439, the processing of the special hit big hit end command transmission is executed, by this processing the big hit end command is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect design control device 43, the big hit game ends and returns. In the process S439, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a setting command including installation value information to the sub integrated control device when transmitting the big hit end command.

Next, a configuration related to the setting suggestion effect performed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment) of the effect modes, and any one of the effect modes is set according to the game conditions. Then, the pachinko machine 1, depending on the effect mode, a pseudo effect display accompanied by a symbol variation of the first special figure or the second special figure, a big hit start effect display in the big hit game, an effect display during a round game, a big hit end effect display, etc. Is carried out.

As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko machine 1 has three types of effect modes at the same stage of setting the winning probability of the big hit. Further, in each setting stage, the three types of effect modes are common.
For example, in the pachinko machine 1, there are three types of effect modes: "fighter mode" as the first effect mode, "martial arts mode" as the second effect mode, and "animal mode" as the third effect mode. The three types of effect modes are set and changed on the condition that the number of symbol variations of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches a predetermined number.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability of the big hit is an effect performed in the pseudo effect display accompanying the symbol variation of the first special drawing or the second special drawing. As the setting suggestion effect, a first setting suggestion effect and a second setting suggestion effect can be implemented.

  The first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which it is difficult to infer the setting stage of the winning probability with one execution, and the player can infer the setting stage by performing it multiple times. Therefore, it is performed relatively frequently. For example, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect is referred to as "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", and an effect in which the character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" looks into the corner of the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 during the pseudo effect display is performed. (See FIG. 19B, etc.).

  The second setting suggestion effect is an effect that is less frequently performed than the first setting suggestion effect, but it is easy to estimate the setting stage by performing once. For example, in the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect is referred to as "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", and the character "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi" is cut in at the center of the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 during the pseudo effect display. Is performed (see FIG. 19C, etc.).

In the pachinko machine 1, the first setting suggestion effect is configured such that the frequency is executed for each effect mode.
For example, when the setting stage is “1”, the appearance rate of the first suggestive setting effect is “1/60” in the “fighter mode”, “1/65” and “animal” in the “martial arts mode”. In "mode", it is set to "1/70".
When the setting stage is "2", the appearance rate of the first setting suggestive effect is "1/50" in "fighter mode", "1/5/5" and "animal" in "martial arts mode". In “mode”, it is set to “1/60”.
Further, when the setting stage is "3", the appearance rate of the first setting suggestive effect is "1/40" in "fighter mode", "1/4" and "animal" in "martial arts mode". The mode is set to "1/50".
According to this, in the case of the setting stage "3" in which the winning probability is advantageous for the player, the frequency of the first setting suggestive effect being executed is high, and it is estimated to the player that the setting stage is "3". It is an easy configuration.

In the pachinko machine 1, the frequency of the second setting suggestive effect is different for each effect mode.
For example, when the setting stage is "1", the appearance rate of the second setting suggestive effect is "1/230" in "fighter mode", "1/210" and "animal" in "martial arts mode". The mode is set to "1/190".
When the setting stage is "2", the appearance rate of the second suggestive setting effect is "1/235" in the "fighter mode", "1/215" and "animal" in the "martial arts mode". The mode is set to "1/195".
Further, when the setting stage is "3", the appearance rate of the second suggestive setting effect is "1/240" in the "fighter mode", "1/220" and "animal" in the "martial arts mode". The mode is set to "1/200".
According to this, the frequency with which the second setting suggestion effect is executed is high when the setting stage is "1" in any effect mode. Further, the appearance rate of the second setting suggestive effect is extremely lower than the appearance rate of the first setting suggesting effect in any setting stage and any effect mode.

Next, the control relating to the setting of the effect mode will be described based on FIG. The effect mode is set in "effect mode setting process A" shown in FIG. The “production mode setting process A” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
In the “production mode setting process A”, first, in process S500, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command (see process S320 in FIG. 9) is received from the main control device 40. If a negative determination is made (process S500: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process S500 (process S500: yes), the number of fluctuations of the first special diagram and the second special diagram is counted in the process S501.
Then, in process S502, it is determined whether the counted number of fluctuations is less than "500". If the determination is affirmative (process S502: yes), the effect mode is set to the "fighter mode" which is the first effect mode in the process S503. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S502 (process S502: no), it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations counted in the process S504 is "500" or more and less than "1000". If an affirmative determination is made (Yes at process S504), the effect mode is set to the "martial arts mode" that is the second effect mode at process S505. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S504 (process S504: no), the counted number of fluctuations is "1000" or more, and therefore the effect mode is set to the "animal mode" which is the third effect mode in the process S506. . Then return.

  In this way, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to change the setting of the effect mode when the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a multiple of "500". In the third effect mode, this mode is continued until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is cut off. The condition for changing the effect mode is not limited to a multiple of "500".

Next, the control for implementing the setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. The setting suggestion effect is controlled by "setting suggestion effect control process A" shown in FIG. The “setting suggestion effect control process A” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
The "setting suggestion effect control process A" first determines in step S600 whether or not a fluctuation start command (see process S320 in FIG. 9) is received from the main control device 40. If a negative determination is made (process S600: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If a positive determination is made in the process S600 (process S600: yes), the current setting stage set in the pachinko machine 1 is confirmed in the process S601.
Next, in process S602, the current effect mode set in the pachinko machine 1 is confirmed.

  In a succeeding process S603, based on the current setting stage and effect mode, a lottery on whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect, and if the effect is to be performed, either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect. Do a lottery to do.

For the lottery of the setting suggestion effect, for example, a random number is extracted. Then, by comparing the random number and the determination table for the lottery, it is determined whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect, and whether to perform the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect.
In this case, it is desirable to provide a plurality of types of determination tables for each combination of the setting stage and the effect mode as the determination table, and compare any of the determination tables with the extracted random numbers. According to this, for example, when the setting stage is "1" and the production mode is "fighter mode", "Tatsuyoshi peep notice" and "1/230" appear at an appearance rate of "1/60". "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice" can be implemented at a rate. If the setting stage is "2" and the production mode is "martial arts mode", "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice" with an appearance rate of "1/55" and "Tatsuyoshi Cut-in" with an appearance rate of "1/215" Notice "can be implemented. Furthermore, if the setting stage is "3" and the production mode is "animal mode", "Tatsuyoshi peep notice" with an appearance rate of "1/50" and "Tatsuyoshi cut" with an appearance rate of "1/200" In advance notice "can be carried out. The lottery method is not limited to this, and other methods may be used.

Next, in a process S604, it is determined whether or not the lottery is a win and the setting suggestion effect is to be performed. If a negative determination is made (process S604: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S604: yes), it is determined whether or not the effect implemented in process S605 is the first setting suggestion effect.

  If an affirmative decision is made in the process S605 (process S605: yes), a process of carrying out the first setting suggestive effect is carried out in the process S606. In this process, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43. The effect symbol control device 43 which received the command controls the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the command, whereby the first setting is performed at a predetermined timing during the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Suggestive production is carried out.

  When a negative determination is made in the process S605 (process S605: no), a process of implementing the second setting suggestive effect is performed in the process S607. In this process, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43. The effect symbol control device 43 which received the command controls the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the command, whereby the second setting is performed at a predetermined timing during the pseudo effect display due to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Suggestive production is carried out.

Next, an example of a display form of the first setting suggestive effect and the second setting suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21.
FIG. 19 shows an example of a display form of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect in the “fighter mode”. FIG. 19A shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) pseudo effect display accompanying a change in the first special figure or the second special figure in the “fighter mode”, and the display of the effect symbol display device 21. A fighter image 710, which is a character in the "fighter mode", is displayed on the upper half of the screen. Then, in the lower half portion of the display screen, a pseudo effect design 700 including three-digit numbers corresponding to the first special drawing or the second special drawing is variably displayed.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal pseudo effect effect display, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, from the upper right corner thereof. A Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 appears, in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the first setting suggestive effect may be displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and may be continued until the variation of the pseudo effect display is ended. You may make it display it.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal pseudo effect effect display, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), in the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, the central portion thereof is displayed. , The fighter image 710 and the pseudo effect design 700, which are pseudo effect displays, are displayed with the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 in the background. It should be noted that it is desirable that the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 of the second setting suggestive effect is displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

  Next, FIG. 20 shows an example of a display form of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect in the “martial arts mode”. FIG. 20 (a) shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) pseudo effect display accompanying a change in the first special figure or the second special figure in the "martial arts mode", and the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the upper half portion, the pseudo effect design 700 including three-digit numbers or the like corresponding to the first special drawing or the second special drawing is variably displayed. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a fighter image 720 that is a character in the "martial arts mode" is displayed.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal pseudo effect effect display, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, from the lower right corner thereof. A Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 appears, in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the first setting suggestive effect may be displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and may be continued until the variation of the pseudo effect display is ended. You may make it display it.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal pseudo effect effect display, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), in the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, the central portion thereof is displayed. , Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742 is displayed against the background of the pseudo effect design 700 and the fighter image 720 which are pseudo effect display. It should be noted that it is desirable that the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742 of the second setting suggestive effect is displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

  Next, FIG. 21 shows an example of a display form of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect in the “animal mode”. FIG. 21A shows a normal (not suggesting a setting stage) pseudo effect display accompanying a change in the first special figure or the second special figure in the “animal mode”, and the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21. In the upper half portion, the pseudo effect design 700 including three-digit numbers or the like corresponding to the first special drawing or the second special drawing is variably displayed. Then, in the lower half portion of the display screen, a lion a image 730 that is a character in “animal mode” is displayed.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal pseudo effect effect display, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, from the lower right corner thereof. A Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 appears, in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the first setting suggestive effect may be displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and may be continued until the variation of the pseudo effect display is ended. You may make it display it.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal pseudo effect effect display, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, the central portion thereof is displayed. , Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed against the background of the pseudo effect design 700 and the lion a image 730 which are pseudo effect display. In addition, it is desirable that the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 of the second setting suggestion effect is displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

In the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice" which is the second setting suggestion effect, three types of images including a Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742, and a Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 are provided as cut-in images. It is desirable to use different configurations according to the setting stage.
For example, when the setting stage is “1”, the ratio of displaying the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 with a true face in the second setting suggesting effect is increased, and when the setting stage is “2”, the smiling Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742 is displayed. Is increased, and when the setting stage is “3”, the ratio of displaying a full smile Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is increased. As described above, by properly using the type of the cut-in image displayed in the second setting suggestion effect, the player can infer the installation stage.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration.
That is, a win / loss determination means (FIG. 9: processing S315) for determining a win / loss due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the win / no determination is a win. [FIG. 12: Process S405], and a game in which the winning probability of the winning / disapproving determination can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise based on an instruction from the outside. It is a machine, is provided with a plurality of types of production mode, production display control means for performing production display according to the selected production mode, and production that suggests the stage of setting the set winning probability can be implemented. The suggestion effect control means [FIG. 18: processing S606, processing S607] is provided, and the setting suggestion effect control means [FIG. 18: processing S606, processing S607] is the first as an effect that suggests the stage of setting the winning probability. Setting suggestion production, A second setting suggestion effect, which is less frequently performed than the setting suggestion effect but is easy to infer the setting stage by performing once, and the effect mode is set in the setting stage of the set winning probability. The frequency with which the first setting suggestive effect is executed and the frequency with which the second setting suggestive effect is executed are different for each different.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the effect display control means does not perform the variable effect display in accordance with the variable display of the identification information associated with the hit determination, and the setting suggestion effect control means [FIG. 18: processing S606, processing S607]. Has a configuration for performing the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect in the variable effect display.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 has a predetermined condition according to the progress of the game, so that the effect mode determining means for determining one of the effect modes from a plurality of effect modes [FIG. 17: processing S503, processing S505, Processing S506] is provided.

In the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, in the pseudo effect display accompanied by the change of the first special figure or the second special figure, the setting suggesting effect that suggests the setting stage of the winning probability to be a big hit can be implemented. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect, a first setting suggestion effect in which it is difficult to infer the setting stage in one implementation and a second setting suggestion effect in which it is easy to infer the setting stage in one implementation are provided. Then, the appearance rates of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are different depending on the effect mode. In this case, the appearance rate is configured such that the frequency of performing the second setting suggestive effect is lower than that of the first setting suggestive effect.
According to this, in the effect mode in which the first setting suggestive effect is likely to appear, it is possible to add the enjoyment of determining the setting stage depending on how many times the first setting suggestive effect is performed in the effect mode. On the other hand, if the effect mode is such that the second setting suggestive effect is likely to appear, it is possible to play the game while expecting whether or not the second setting suggestive effect will be implemented. Therefore, the effect mode not only changes the taste of the effect, but also changes the appearance rate of the effect that suggests a setting stage in which the player has a high interest, so that a gaming machine with a lot of interest can be realized.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, since the effect that suggests the setting step is implemented in the variation effect display, the setting step depends on the expectation for a big hit for each variation and how many times the first setting suggestion effect is performed. It is possible to add the enjoyment of distinguishing. On the other hand, a game can be played while expecting a big hit and whether or not the second setting suggesting effect is to be implemented.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to efficiently switch to various production modes, and it is possible to entertain the various production modes to the player.

In the pachinko machine 1, the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the first setting suggesting effect suggests the effect suggesting the stage of setting the winning probability and the degree of expectation of winning of the success / failure determination of the first special map or the second special map. It may be a production that also serves as a notice production. In this case, it may be possible to give a notice as a notice effect that there is a high possibility that a reach effect or a big hit will occur. On the other hand, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in images 741, 742, and 743 of the second setting suggestion effect are effects only for the suggestion at the setting stage.
In addition, the pachinko machine 1 uses the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742, and the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 for the first setting suggesting effect, and the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 for the second setting suggesting effect. You may

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to perform an effect that suggests a setting stage with a different motif for each effect mode in an effect in which the method of suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability is the same. For example, in the first setting suggestion effect, the peep notice by the character according to the mode may be performed for each effect mode in which the effect is performed. In fighter mode, peep announcement by fighter pilots, in martial arts mode, peep announcement by martial artists, and in animal mode peep announcement by lions. Further, in the second setting suggestion effect, a cut-in notice by the character according to the mode may be performed for each effect mode in which the effect is performed. In fighter mode, cut-in notices by fighter pilots, in martial arts mode, cut-in notices by fighters, and in animal mode cut-in notices by lions are performed. By using a character that matches the effect mode for a notice or a cut-in notice, the unity of the effect is improved.

  On the other hand, for example, in the first setting suggestion effect, a peep notice with different characters may be performed for each effect mode in which the effect is performed. In fighter mode, the fighter's peep notice, in martial arts mode, the lion's peep notice, and in animal mode, Tatsuyoshi's peep notice will be carried out. Further, in the second setting suggestion effect, a cut-in notice for different characters may be given for each effect mode in which the effect is performed. In fighter mode, a fighter cut-in notice will be carried out, in martial arts mode, a lion cut-in notice will be carried out, and in animal mode, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice will be carried out. By using a character other than the one in the staging mode for a notice or a cut-in notice, a high-impact production is achieved.

  Although the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment has a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the number of times of variation of the first special figure and the second special figure, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as another first configuration of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the number of times of a big hit may be used.

Based on FIG. 22, the "production mode setting process B" for setting the production mode according to the number of occurrences of the big hit will be described. The “production mode setting process B” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
In the “production mode setting process B”, first, in process S520, it is determined whether or not a big hit start command (see process S349 in FIG. 9) is received from the main control device 40. If a negative determination is made (process S520: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S520 (process S520: yes), the number of big hit occurrences is counted in the process S521.
Subsequently, in process S522, it is determined whether or not the counted number of occurrences of the big hit is less than "5". If the determination is affirmative (process S522: yes), the effect mode is set to the "fighter mode" which is the first effect mode in process S523. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S522 (process S522: no), it is determined whether or not the number of big hit occurrences counted in the process S524 is "5" or more and less than "10". If the determination is affirmative (process S524: yes), the effect mode is set to the "martial arts mode" that is the second effect mode in the process S525. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S524 (process S524: no), the counted number of fluctuations is "10" or more, and therefore the effect mode is set to the "animal mode" which is the third effect mode in the process S526. . Then return.

  The pachinko machine with this configuration is configured to change the setting of the effect mode when the number of occurrences of the big hit reaches a multiple of “5”. In the third effect mode, this mode is continued until the power of the pachinko machine is cut off. Further, the condition for changing the effect mode is not limited to the number of occurrences of the big hit being a multiple of "5".

  As another second configuration of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the time may be used.

The "production mode setting process C" for setting the production mode according to the time will be described with reference to FIG. The “production mode setting process C” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
In the “production mode setting process C”, the CPU of the sub integrated control device 42 starts a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM due to an interrupt signal of a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle. When the "mode setting process C" is started, first, the current time is referred to in process S541.
Subsequently, in processing S542, it is determined whether or not the current time is after "15:00". If the determination is negative (process S542: no), the effect mode is set to the "fighter mode" that is the first effect mode in process S543. Then, this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

  If an affirmative decision is made in the process S542 (process S542: yes), it is decided in the process S544 whether or not the current time is after "19:00". If the determination is negative (process S544: no), the effect mode is set to the "martial arts mode" that is the second effect mode in process S545. Then return.

  If the affirmative determination is made in the process S544 (process S544: yes), the current time is after "19:00", and therefore in the process S546, the effect mode is set to the "animal mode" which is the third effect mode. It Then return.

  The pachinko machine with this configuration has a configuration in which the effect mode is set and changed at times "15:00" and "19:00" as boundaries. In the third effect mode, this mode is continued until the power of the pachinko machine is cut off. Further, the condition for changing the effect mode is not limited to the configuration for changing the time at "15:00" and "19:00".

  As another third configuration of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, a configuration in which the player can switch to a desired production mode may be used. For example, when the pachinko machine is in a standby state (a state in which the first special diagram or the second special diagram does not change, a state in which there is no pending storage of the first special diagram or the second special diagram, or a state which is not a jackpot game), the player Is configured so that the effect mode can be switched by operating the effect button 15, the jog dial 16, the cross key (not shown) installed on the front surface of the pachinko machine, or the like.

  A procedure and a selection process for the player to select the effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 25. First, the player displays the "menu screen" on the effect symbol display device 21 by pressing the effect button 15 when the pachinko machine is in the standby state.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the standby screen 800 displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 when the pachinko machine 1 is in the standby state is, for example, the name of the pachinko machine, the character Tatsukichi of the bear, and the menu screen. The operation explanation 801 indicating the shift operation and the pseudo effect design 700 corresponding to the first special drawing or the second special drawing are displayed.
When the player operates the effect button 15 in accordance with the operation explanation 801, the screen is switched to the menu screen.

  As shown in FIG. 24B, on the menu screen 810, effect content options 811 indicating a plurality of kinds of effect contents that can be set by the player are displayed. The production content choices 811 include "language selection: Japanese, Chinese, English", "volume / luminance adjustment", "production mode selection", "auto button ON", "BGM selection", and "hold design design selection". It consists of multiple types of options. The menu screen 810 can be canceled (erased) by operating the effect button 15 in a state where no effect content option 811 is selected.

On the menu screen 810, the player moves the cursor up and down by operating the jog dial 16 or the cross key to select an option, and operates the center button of the cross key to confirm the selection.
When the player selects "effect mode selection", the effect pattern selection screen 820 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, as shown in FIG. 24 (c). On the effect mode selection screen 820, effect mode options 821 indicating a plurality of kinds of effect modes that can be set by the player are displayed. The player selects one from three types of effects such as “first effect mode (fighter mode)”, “second effect mode (martial arts mode)”, and “third effect mode (animal mode)” of effect mode option 821. You can select your language. To select the effect mode, the cursor is moved up and down by the jog dial 16 or the cross key to select an option, and the central button of the cross key or the like is operated to confirm the selection.

Next, based on FIG. 25, "production mode setting process D" for setting the production mode in accordance with the operation of the player will be described. The “production mode setting process D” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
The "production mode setting process D" first confirms whether or not the operation display flag is "0" in process S560. If a negative determination is made (process S560: no), the process proceeds to process S565.

  If an affirmative decision is made in the process S560 (process S560: yes), it is decided in the process S561 whether or not the pachinko machine is in the "standby state". If a negative determination is made (process S561: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If an affirmative judgment is made in the process S561 (process S561: yes), it is judged in the process S562 whether the option of "production mode selection" has been selected from the "menu screen" of the "standby state". If a negative determination is made (process S562: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S562), in process S563, the process of displaying the effect mode selection screen is performed. As a result, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect pattern selection device 21 displays the effect mode selection screen on the effect symbol display device 21.
In the subsequent process S564, "1" is set in the operation display flag.

In step S565, it is determined whether or not the display end time of the effect mode selection screen, which is the operation display, has elapsed.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S565), in process S566, the process of ending the display of the effect mode selection screen and returning to the menu screen is performed. Along with this, the operation display flag is reset to "0". Then return.

If a negative determination is made in the process S565 (process S565: no), it is determined whether or not the player has selected an effect mode in the process S567. If a negative determination is made (process S567: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S567), in process S568, the process of ending the display of the effect mode selection screen and returning to the menu screen is performed. Along with this, the operation display flag is reset to "0".

  Next, in process S569, it is determined whether or not the first effect mode has been selected by the player's operation. If the determination is affirmative (process S569: yes), the first effect mode is set in process S570. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S569 (process S569: no), it is determined in the process S571 whether or not the second effect mode is selected by the operation of the player. If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S571), the second effect mode is set at step S572. Then return.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S571 (process S571: no), it means that the third effect mode has been selected by the operation of the player, and thus the third effect mode is set in the process S573. Then return.

The third configuration is an effect that a player can operate, and an operation mode [15, 16] is selected, and an operation mode [15, 16] is used to determine one of the effect modes from a plurality of effect modes. Mode determining means [FIG. 25: S570, S572, S573].
According to this, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the player can enjoy the game in the desired effect mode.
Further, in the third configuration, a configuration in which the player selects the effect mode when the predetermined conditions such as the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, and the time of the first special diagram and the second special diagram are satisfied can be considered. .

<Second embodiment>
A pachinko machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the first setting suggesting effect and the second setting suggesting effect can be implemented in the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure, but the present invention Is not limited to this.
Therefore, in the second embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect can be implemented in the effect of the big hit game performed during the big hit game.
The basic structure of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.

  FIG. 26 shows the “setting suggestion effect control process B” executed by the sub integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, and by this process, in the effect of the big hit game performed during the big hit game, 1 setting suggestion production and 2nd setting suggestion production are implemented.

  The "setting suggestion production control process B" first determines in step S620 whether or not a jackpot game start command (see process S349 in FIG. 11) has been received from the main control device 40. If a negative determination is made (process S620: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If a positive determination is made in the process S620 (process S620: yes), the current setting stage set in the pachinko machine is confirmed in the process S621.
Next, in process S622, the current effect mode set in the pachinko machine is confirmed.

  In a succeeding process S623, based on the current setting stage and the effect mode, a lottery as to whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect, and if the effect is to be performed, either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect. Do a lottery to do.

For the lottery of the setting suggestion effect, for example, a random number is extracted. Then, by comparing the random number and the determination table for the lottery, it is determined whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect, and whether to perform the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect.
In this case, it is desirable to provide a plurality of types of determination tables for each combination of the setting stage and the effect mode as the determination table, and compare any of the determination tables with the extracted random numbers.

Next, in process S624, it is determined whether or not the lottery is a win and the setting suggestion effect is to be performed. If a negative determination is made (processing S624: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S624: yes), it is determined whether the effect executed in process S625 is the first setting suggestion effect.

  If an affirmative decision is made in the process S625 (process S625: yes), a process of carrying out the first setting suggestion effect is carried out in the process S626. In this process, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43. The effect symbol control device 43 which received the command controls the effect symbol display device 21 according to the command, whereby the first setting suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing of the effect of the big hit game.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S625 (process S625: no), a process of implementing the second setting suggestive effect is performed in the process S627. In this process, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43. The effect symbol control device 43 which received the command controls the effect symbol display device 21 according to the command, whereby the second setting suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing of the effect of the big hit game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27 to FIG. 32, an example of a display form of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect in the big hit game effect will be described. In addition, as for the effect of the big hit game, a big hit confirmation effect display when the big hit is fixed, a round game effect display performed during the round game, and a big hit end effect display when the big hit game is finished are carried out. Therefore, it is conceivable that the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect is performed in any effect display.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of the display form of the first setting suggestion effect in the “fighter mode”. FIG. 27A shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) jackpot confirmation effect display when the jackpot in the "fighter mode" is confirmed. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a fighter image 710 which is a character in the "fighter mode" is displayed in the upper half part thereof. Then, in the lower half portion of the display screen, a three-digit number or the like corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed in the same symbol, and the pseudo big hit confirmation symbol 701 for notifying the big hit confirmation is definitely displayed. It

  When the "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot confirmed effect display, the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 is displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (b). From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. Note that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 in the jackpot confirmation effect display may be terminated after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the jackpot confirmation effect display ends. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 27C shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) round game effect display during the round game in the "fighter mode". In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a round game number display 702 indicating the current number of round games and an aerial battle image 711 between fighters are displayed. The round game number display 702 is added each time the round progresses.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal round game effect display, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the display pattern of the effect pattern display device 21 has its lower right corner. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. It should be noted that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 in the round game effect display may be terminated after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the round game effect display is terminated. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 27 (e) shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) jackpot end effect display when the jackpot game in the "fighter mode" is finished. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a winning fighter image 712 that won in the air battle is displayed.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot end effect display, the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 is displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (f). From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the jackpot end effect display may be displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the jackpot end effect display is ended. You may do it.

  Next, FIG. 28 shows an example of a display form of the second setting suggestive effect in the “fighter mode”. When the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot confirmation effect display shown in FIG. 28 (a), the effect pattern display device 21 is displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (b). At the center of the screen, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 is displayed with a fighter image 710, which is a jackpot confirmation effect display, and a pseudo jackpot confirmation pattern 701 as the background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in in the jackpot confirmation effect display is displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

  Next, when the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal round game effect display shown in FIG. 28 (c), as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the effect symbol display device 21. On the display screen of, a round game number display 702, which is a round game effect display, and a Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742 are displayed with the aerial battle image 711 as the background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in during the round game effect display is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is ended.

  Next, when the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot end effect display shown in FIG. 28 (e), as shown in FIG. 28 (f), the effect pattern display device 21 In the display screen of, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed in the center of the display screen with the victory fighter image 712, which is a big hit end effect display, as the background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in during the big hit end effect display is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is ended.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of the display form of the first setting suggestion effect in the “martial arts mode”. FIG. 29 (a) shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) jackpot confirmation effect display when the jackpot in the "martial arts mode" is confirmed. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a three-digit number or the like corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fixedly displayed in the same pattern in the upper half portion thereof, and a pseudo that notifies big hit confirmation The jackpot confirmed pattern 701 is confirmed and displayed. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a fighter image 720 that is a character in the "martial arts mode" is displayed.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot confirmed effect display, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the lower right corner of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 is displayed. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. Note that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 in the jackpot confirmation effect display may be terminated after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the jackpot confirmation effect display ends. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 29C shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) round game effect display during the round game in the "martial arts mode". In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a round game number display 702 indicating the current number of round games and a battle video 721 between the fighting players are displayed. The round game number display 702 is added each time the round progresses.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal round game effect display, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 is displayed. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. It should be noted that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 in the round game effect display may be terminated after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the round game effect display is terminated. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 29 (e) shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) jackpot end effect display when the jackpot game in the "martial arts mode" is finished. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, the victory fighter image 722 that won in the competition is displayed.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion production, is carried out from the usual jackpot end production display, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the display screen of the production symbol display device 21 has its upper right corner. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the jackpot end effect display may be displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the jackpot end effect display is ended. You may do it.

  Next, FIG. 30 shows an example of a display form of the second setting suggestion effect in the “martial arts mode”. When the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot confirmation effect display shown in FIG. 30 (a), as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the effect symbol display device 21 is displayed. In the center of the screen, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 is displayed with the pseudo-big hit confirmation design 701, which is the big hit confirmation effect display, and the fighter image 720 as the background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in in the jackpot confirmation effect display is displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

  Next, when the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal round game effect display shown in FIG. 30 (c), as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the effect symbol display device 21. On the display screen of No. 2, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742 is displayed in the center of the round game effect display, which is a round game number display 702 and a battle video 721. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in during the round game effect display is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is ended.

  Next, when the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot end effect display shown in FIG. 30 (e), as shown in FIG. 30 (f), the effect symbol display device 21 On the display screen of, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed in the center of the display screen with the background of the victory / competitor image 722, which is a big hit end effect display. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in during the big hit end effect display is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is ended.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of a display form of the first setting suggestive effect in the “animal mode”. FIG. 31 (a) shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) jackpot confirmation effect display when the jackpot in the "animal mode" is confirmed. In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a three-digit number or the like corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is fixedly displayed in the same pattern in the upper half portion thereof, and a pseudo that notifies big hit confirmation The jackpot confirmed pattern 701 is confirmed and displayed. Then, in the lower half portion of the display screen, a lion a image 730 that is a character in “animal mode” is displayed.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot confirmed effect display, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), in the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21, its lower right corner. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. Note that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 in the jackpot confirmation effect display may be terminated after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the jackpot confirmation effect display ends. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 31C shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) round game effect display during the round game in the "animal mode". In this case, on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a round game number display 702 indicating the current round game number and a lion b image 731 are displayed. The round game number display 702 is added each time the round progresses.

  When the "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal round game effect display, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 has its upper right corner. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. It should be noted that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 in the round game effect display may be terminated after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the round game effect display is terminated. It may be displayed.

  FIG. 31 (e) shows a normal (not suggesting the setting stage) jackpot end effect display when the jackpot game in the "animal mode" is finished. In this case, the lion c image 732 is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21.

  When "Tatsuyoshi Nozoki Notice", which is the first setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the usual jackpot end effect display, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the display pattern of the effect pattern display device 21 has its upper right corner. From there, a Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in which Tatsuyoshi appears to look into the player side. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the jackpot end effect display may be displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and is continuously displayed until the jackpot end effect display is ended. You may do it.

  Next, FIG. 32 shows an example of a display form of the second setting suggestive effect in the “animal mode”. When the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal jackpot confirmation effect display shown in FIG. 32 (a), as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the display of the effect pattern display device 21 is performed. At the center of the screen, a Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 is displayed with the pseudo big hit confirmation symbol 701 and the lion a image 730, which are big hit confirmation effect displays, as the background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in in the jackpot confirmation effect display is displayed after being displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

  Next, when the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is carried out from the normal round game effect display shown in FIG. 32 (c), as shown in FIG. 32 (d), the effect symbol display device 21. On the display screen of, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742 is displayed in the center of the screen with the lion b image 731 that is the round game effect display as the background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in during the round game effect display is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is ended.

  Next, when the "Tatsuyoshi cut-in notice", which is the second setting suggestion effect, is executed from the normal jackpot end effect display shown in FIG. 32 (e), as shown in FIG. 32 (f), the effect pattern display device 21. On the display screen of, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed in the center of the screen with the lion c image 732, which is a big hit end effect display, as a background. As the cut-in image, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741 to the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage. Further, it is desirable that the image of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in during the big hit end effect display is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is ended.

  According to the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment are exhibited, and the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed in the effect display of the big hit game. , The variation of setting suggestion production can be expanded, and amusement machine with rich interest can be realized.

In addition, as another first configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the number of times of a big hit may be used.
Further, as another second configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the time may be adopted.
Furthermore, as another third configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the player can switch to a desired effect mode may be used.

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A pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and differences will be mainly described.
The pachinko machine of the third embodiment suggests the setting stage as an effect that suggests the setting stage of the winning probability to be a big hit in the pseudo-effect display accompanying the change of the first special diagram or the second special diagram, and It is possible to carry out a setting suggesting / combining effect that also serves as a notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation of winning in the variation of the special map or the second special figure, and a setting suggesting exclusive effect that suggests only the setting stage of the winning probability. This is a possible configuration. Further, the frequency of performing the setting suggesting / combining effect and the frequency of performing the setting suggesting exclusive effect are different for each of the first to third effect modes.

In the first configuration of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19B, FIG. 20B, and FIG. 21B, the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in each effect mode as setting suggestive combined effect. In this way, the setting stage is suggested and the expectation level for winning the first special map or the second special map is announced.
In this case, on the pachinko machine, the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed, which is a notice effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a reach effect or a big hit will occur, and the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed in a plurality of fluctuations. Thus, it is possible to infer the setting stage. Of course, the frequency at which the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is displayed varies depending on the effect mode.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine, as shown in FIGS. 19C, 20C, and 21C, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742, and the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743. Is displayed, it is an exclusive effect that suggests a setting stage in which the setting stage can be estimated. As the image displayed by the cut-in, any one of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742, and the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed according to the setting stage, and one cut-in image is displayed. Therefore, it is desirable to have a configuration in which the setting stage can be easily determined. Of course, the frequency at which any of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742, and the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 is displayed differs depending on the effect mode.

  FIG. 33 shows a "setting suggestion production control process C" executed by the sub integrated control device 42 of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. By this process, the setting is made in the production of the big hit game performed during the big hit game. The suggestion combined use effect and the setting suggestion exclusive effect are executed.

  In the “setting suggestion effect control process C”, first, in process S640, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command (see process S320 in FIG. 9) is received from the main control device 40. If a negative determination is made (process S640: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If an affirmative judgment is made in the process S640 (process S640: yes), the current setting stage set in the pachinko machine is confirmed in the process S641.
Next, in process S642, the current effect mode set on the pachinko machine is confirmed.

  In a succeeding process S643, based on the current setting stage and the effect mode, a lottery on whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect, and if the effect is to be performed, either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect. Do a lottery to do.

  For the lottery of the setting suggestion effect, for example, a random number is extracted. Then, by comparing the random number with the determination table for the lottery, it is determined whether to execute the setting suggestion effect, whether to perform the setting suggestion combined effect or the setting suggestion exclusive effect.

Next, in process S644, it is determined whether or not the lottery is a win and whether or not the setting suggestive effect is performed. If a negative determination is made (process S644: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S644), it is determined whether the effect performed at step S645 is a setting suggesting / combining effect.

  If an affirmative determination is made in the process S645 (process S645: yes), a process of implementing the first setting suggestion effect is performed in the process S646. In this process, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43. The effect symbol control device 43 which received the command controls the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the command, whereby the setting suggestion is also used at a predetermined timing during the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure. Performance is carried out.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S645 (process S645: no), a process of implementing the second setting suggestive effect is performed in the process S647. In this process, a command is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43. Upon receipt of the command, the effect design control device 43 controls the effect design display device 21 in accordance with the command, whereby the setting suggestion is exclusively used at a predetermined timing during the pseudo effect display associated with the variation of the first special drawing or the second special drawing. Performance is carried out.

  Further, in this embodiment, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in a image 741, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in b image 742, and the Tatsuyoshi cut-in c image 743 are used for the setting suggesting / combining effect, and the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 is used for the setting suggesting exclusive effect. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect design display device 21 displays a hold storage display showing the hold storage of the first special figure and a hold storage display showing the hold storage of the second special figure, and displays the hold storage display. In a configuration for performing a look-ahead effect that indicates that there is a possibility of reach or a big hit, as a setting suggestive combined effect, an effect that combines the look-ahead effect using the reserved memory display of the first special figure and the suggestion of the setting stage, Also, an effect that combines the look-ahead effect using the reserved memory display of the second special figure and the suggestion of the setting stage may be used.

The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the following configuration.
That is, a win / loss determination means (FIG. 9: processing S315) for determining a win / loss due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the win / no determination is a win. [FIG. 12: Process S405], and a game in which the winning probability of the winning / disapproving determination can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise based on an instruction from the outside. It is a machine, is provided with a plurality of types of production mode, production display control means for performing production display according to the selected production mode, and production that suggests the stage of setting the set winning probability can be implemented. The suggestion effect control means [FIG. 33: processing S646, processing S647] is provided, and the setting suggestion effect control means [FIG. 33: processing S646, processing S647] determines whether the winning probability is set, along with an effect. Expectation of winning It is not possible to implement a setting suggesting / combining effect that also serves as a suggesting notice effect and a setting suggesting exclusive effect that suggests only the setting stage of the winning probability, and the producing mode is different in the setting stage of the set winning probability. The frequency of performing the setting suggesting / combining effect and the frequency of performing the setting suggesting exclusive effect are different for each case.

  According to the present invention, a setting suggesting / combining effect that also indicates a setting stage of the winning probability and a notice effect that indicates the degree of expectation of winning of the win / fail judgment, and a setting suggesting exclusive effect that suggests only the setting stage are provided. In addition, since the appearance rate of the setting suggestive combined effect and the setting suggestive exclusive effect are configured to be different depending on the effect mode, if the effect mode in which the setting suggestive combined effect is likely to appear is high, the player's expectation for a big hit is increased. In addition, it is possible to add the enjoyment of determining the setting stage. Then, in the effect mode in which the setting suggestion exclusive effect is likely to appear, it is possible to play the game while expecting whether the setting suggestion exclusive effect is executed. Therefore, not only the effect mode changes the effect preference, but also the appearance rate of the setting suggestion effect, which is of high interest to the player, changes, so that a gaming machine with a lot of interest can be realized.

In addition, as another first configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the number of times of a big hit may be used.
Further, as another second configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the effect mode is switched according to the time may be adopted.
Furthermore, as another third configuration of the present embodiment, a configuration in which the player can switch to a desired effect mode may be used.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the present invention collects the game balls that have been launched inside the game machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls the player has as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied to the machine.

  1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 15: Performance button (operating means), 16 jog dial (operating means), 23: 1st special figure starting opening (starting opening), 24: 2nd special drawing starting opening (starting opening) ), 40: main control device (win / fail judgment means, special game means), 42: sub integrated control device (production display control means, setting suggestion production control means, production mode determination means)

Further , in the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect display control means, according to the variable display of the identification information associated with the winning or failure determination, does not perform the variable effect display,
The setting suggestion effect control means may perform the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect in the variable effect display.

Further , the first setting suggestion effect is an effect that also serves as an effect that suggests a stage in which the winning probability is set, and a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning in the win determination.
The second set suggests production may I produce der of only suggests a set-up phase of the winning probability.

In addition , it comprises a winning / losing determination means for determining winning / losing due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the winning / winning determination is won, And, based on an instruction from the outside, the winning probability of the winning or failure determination is a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise,
An effect display control unit having a plurality of effect modes, and effect effect display according to the selected effect mode,
And a setting suggestion effect control means capable of performing an effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability that has been set,
The setting suggestion effect control means, together with the effect suggesting the setting step of the winning probability, the setting suggesting / combining effect which also serves as the notice effect suggesting the expectation level of the winning judgment of the win / loss judgment, and only the setting step of the winning probability. It is possible to implement a setting suggestion exclusive production that suggests,
And, for each of the presentation mode is different in the setting step of the set the odds, and how often carried out of the setting suggested combined effect, and how often carried out of the set indicated effects dedicated may me different Do.
For example, a pre-reading effect may be used as the setting suggesting / combining effect.

Further , a performance mode determining means may be provided for determining one of the performance modes from the plurality of types of performance modes when a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game.

Further, a player-operable operating means, based on the operation of the operating means, and presentation mode determining means for determining either the presentation mode from the plurality of types of effect modes may comprise a.

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The game includes a win / loss determination means for determining win / loss due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the win / loss determination is successful, and Based on an instruction from the outside, the gaming probability that the winning probability of the winning determination can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise,
An effect display control unit having a plurality of effect modes, and effect effect display according to the selected effect mode,
And a setting suggestion effect control means capable of performing an effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability that has been set,
The setting suggestion effect control means estimates the setting stage by a first setting suggestion effect and an implementation frequency that is lower than the first setting suggestion effect but is performed once as an effect that suggests the setting stage of the winning probability. It is possible to implement the second setting suggestive production that is easy to do,
Moreover, the frequency at which the first setting suggestion effect is performed and the frequency at which the second setting suggestion effect is performed are different each time the effect mode is different in the set stage of the set winning probability. Characteristic gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect display control means, according to the variable display of the identification information associated with the winning or failure determination, does not perform the variable effect display,
A game machine characterized in that the setting suggestion effect control means carries out the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect in the variable effect display. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The first setting suggestion effect is an effect that also serves as an effect that suggests a setting stage of the winning probability and a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the winning judgment of the winning / disapproval determination.
The game machine characterized in that the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that only suggests a setting stage of the winning probability. The game includes a win / loss determination means for determining win / loss due to a ball entering the starting opening, and a special game means for performing a special game advantageous for winning a prize ball when the result of the win / loss determination is successful, and Based on an instruction from the outside, the gaming probability that the winning probability of the winning determination can be set to any of a plurality of types provided stepwise,
An effect display control unit having a plurality of effect modes, and effect effect display according to the selected effect mode,
And a setting suggestion effect control means capable of performing an effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability that has been set,
The setting suggestion effect control means, together with the effect suggesting the setting step of the winning probability, the setting suggesting / combining effect which also serves as the notice effect suggesting the expectation level of the winning judgment of the win / loss judgment, and only the setting step of the winning probability. It is possible to implement a setting suggestion exclusive production that suggests,
In addition, each time the effect mode is different in the set stage of the winning probability that has been set, the frequency of performing the setting suggestive combined effect and the frequency of performing the setting suggestion exclusive effect are different. Amusement machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A game machine comprising a production mode determination means for determining one of the production modes from the plurality of types of production modes when a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A game machine comprising: an operation unit operable by a player; and an effect mode determination unit that determines one of the effect modes from the plurality of kinds of effect modes based on an operation of the operation unit. Machine.

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