JP2020065807A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a Pachinko game machine having a set value that enhances interest of a game.SOLUTION: A setting suggestion performance in which whether or not an execution condition is satisfied is determined by referring to the set value includes a first setting suggestion performance (curtain performance by "rabbit" or "mock rabbit") that is executed when satisfaction of the first condition is determined by performance control means and a second setting suggestion performance (curtain performance by "bear" or "mock bear") that is executed when satisfaction of the second condition is determined by the performance control means. The ratio at which the satisfaction of the first condition is determined in a first performance state (performance mode A) is higher compared with a second performance state (performance mode B), and the ratio at which the satisfaction of the second condition is determined in the second performance state is higher compared with the first performance state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly to a pachinko machine.

  There is a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, which gives a number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening when a game ball that has been shot enters the winning opening. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP, 2016-97166, A

In such a pachinko machine, recently, one set value among a plurality of set values is set, and it is required to develop a pachinko machine having a different degree of advantage regarding awarding of prize balls according to the set value being set. ing.
A pachinko machine having such a set value is a pachinko machine that is expected to spread in the future, and there is still room for improvement from the viewpoint of enhancing the interest of the game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a pachinko machine having a set value, which can increase the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, a game machine in which one set value is set from a plurality of set values, and the probability of winning a big hit is determined by the set value that is set, and the effect means and the effect means are controlled. And a production state setting means for setting one production state from a plurality of types of production states including at least a first production state and a second production state, wherein the production control means has the production The effect executed by controlling the means includes a setting suggestion effect in which it is determined whether or not the execution condition is satisfied by referring to the set value that is set, and the setting suggestion effect, The first setting suggestion effect executed when the satisfaction of the first condition is determined by the effect control unit, and the second setting suggestion effect executed when the satisfaction of the second condition is determined by the effect control unit. When Is included, the proportion of the satisfaction of the first condition is higher when in the first effect state compared to when in the second effect state, when in the first effect state Provided is a gaming machine in which the rate at which the satisfaction of the second condition is determined is higher when in the second effect state.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine having a set value, which can enhance the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device arranged in the area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the area III shown in FIG. 1 and the vicinity thereof. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a view showing the arrangement of general winning openings and stock display lamps arranged in the area V shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine. 9 (a) is a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure is valid, FIG. 9 (b) is a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and FIG. 9 (c) is for a special figure 2 stop symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table. FIG. 10A shows a lottery table for deriving the special figure variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, and FIG. 10B shows a special figure variation used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table for pattern derivation. FIG. 11A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flow of setting change processing. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting confirmation processing. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main control board monitor for each state. 15A to 15D are diagrams showing patterns of combinations of the mode of the setting key switch and the mode of the RAM clear switch. FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B are tables in which there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, and the state of the gaming machine at power recovery when the state at the time of the last power failure is the game-enabled state is arranged. Fig. 16 (a) is a table summarizing the state of the gaming machine at the time of power recovery when the middle frame is in the open state at the time of power recovery and Fig. 16 (b) is the case when the middle frame is in the closed state at the time of power recovery is there. FIG. 17A is a production lottery table for determining whether or not curtain production is executed, and FIG. 17B is a production lottery table for determining the type of reach production executed as the development production A. FIG. FIG. 18 (a) is a diagram showing effects to be preferentially treated in each effect mode, and FIG. 18 (b) is a view showing display contents relating to the effect mode. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flow of the effect mode counter update processing. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flow of the effect mode setting process. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing one aspect of an image related to the curtain effect shown on the main display portion. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an aspect of an image relating to the curtain effect shown on the main display portion. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an aspect of an image relating to the curtain effect shown in the main display portion. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing one aspect of an image related to the curtain effect shown on the main display portion. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an aspect of an image relating to the curtain effect shown in the main display portion. FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used for the type effect lottery of the curtain effect referred to in the case of the effect mode A. FIG. 27 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used for the type effect lottery of the curtain effect referred to in the case of the effect mode B. FIG. 28 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used for the type effect lottery of the curtain effect referred to in the case of the effect mode C. FIG. 29 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used for the type lottery of the animal reach effect referred to in the effect mode A. FIG. 30 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used for the type lottery of the animal reach effect referred to in the effect mode B. FIG. 31 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used in the type draw of the animal reach effect referred to in the effect mode C. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the stock display processing. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the roulette setting suggestion effect control processing. FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for lighting number lottery. FIG. 35 is a time chart regarding a roulette setting suggestive effect.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. ), It refers to the state as seen from.
In addition, "advantage (advantage)" in the following description means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise noted, winning of a prize ball is excluded except for so-called premier images and the like. It is advantageous in terms of the amount (payout of game balls, payout of medals).

<Regarding the features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described.
In describing the feature, the configuration in parentheses is an example of the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the configuration immediately before, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 after the description, the same use is in parentheses. The configuration may be described in.

The gaming machine 10 is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and sets one set value from a plurality of set values, and the probability of winning the big hit is determined by the set value.
Here, the set value is a value that influences the degree of advantage (probability that a big hit is derived) in determining whether or not the special figure is valid. The set value in the present embodiment is provided with a total of 6 levels of set value 1, set value 2, set value 3, set value 4, set value 5, and set value 6, and the set value (hereinafter, set value) , Which may be referred to as a “current set value”) increases, the advantage of determining whether or not the special figure is valid increases.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a production means and a production control means for controlling the production means.
In the present embodiment, the movable decorative body 22, the effect lamp 35, the stock display lamp 85, the speaker 33, the main display portion 81, and the sub display portion 82 are illustrated as the production means, and the first sub-device is used as the production control means for controlling these. The control board 200 is illustrated. As for the components corresponding to the rendering means and the rendering control means, some of the components listed above may be omitted as long as the object of the present invention is not impaired, and other components not illustrated are added. You may.

The gaming machine 10 further includes an effect state setting means for setting one effect state from a plurality of kinds of effect states including at least the first effect state and the second effect state.
Here, the production state means a state (production mode) set by the function (production mode control unit 221) of the sub control board (first sub control board 200). The effect state may be set based on some command received from the main control board (main control board 100), a predetermined operation received, or a combination thereof, or other conditions not illustrated here. May be set in combination.
The effect state setting means in the present embodiment is realized by, for example, effect mode control means 221.

The production performed by the production control unit controlling the production unit includes a setting suggestion production in which whether or not the execution condition is satisfied is determined by referring to the set value that is set.
Here, the setting suggestive effect is executed when the effect control means determines that the first condition is satisfied, and the effect is performed when the effect control means determines that the second condition is satisfied. And a second setting suggestion effect.

The present invention has a higher rate of determination of satisfaction of the first condition in the first effect state as compared with the second effect state, and the first condition It is characterized in that the rate of determination of satisfaction of the second condition is higher in the second effect state than in the effect state.
In other words, the first setting suggestion effect in which the execution ratio is preferentially applied when the second effect state shifts to the first effect state, and the first effect effect transition from the first effect state to the second effect state. The second setting suggestion effect in which the execution ratio is preferentially different (nested relationship).
In this way, the ratio of the effect mode of the specific effect changes depending on the set effect state, so that the player can be prevented from getting tired of the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to maintain and improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in a region II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is arranged in a region III shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a bird's-eye view showing a set of operation buttons and its surroundings, FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is arranged in an area V shown in FIG. It is a diagram showing the arrangement of the general winning opening 67 and the stock display lamp 85, and FIG. 6 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 are only those necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. In addition, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have to include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

  The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots a game ball in a front area (hereinafter, referred to as a "game area 50a") of the game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when the game ball enters the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 55 or the like), a game in which the winning ball is obtained is performed. In the following description, the entry of the game ball into the winning opening may be simply expressed as “winning (at the winning opening)”.

  The gaming machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50, the outer frame 15 in the shape of a rectangular frame that opens in the front and rear, the inner frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the opening front side of the outer frame 15. And a front frame 20 that has been formed.

  The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 15. The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (right in this embodiment)). It is possible to turn).

The front frame 20 is supported by a hinge mechanism 21 so as to be rotatable around the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17. The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is rotated in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment)). ) Is possible.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
Further, the front frame 20 includes an upper ball receiving tray 27 and a lower ball receiving tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 27 and the lower ball receiving tray 29 are vertically provided and integrally provided with the front frame 20. .
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operation handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a. It is like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a return operation of a prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to a main control board 100 described later, and will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, a production button that can switch the production that occurs during the game or can accept the operation of the player to obtain various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations of up, down, left, and right, respectively. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by the change in the detection state of the sensor.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 that discharges the game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, the bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although not shown in the drawings, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating, similarly to the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, it becomes possible to discharge the stored balls.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmissive cover, and the effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are arranged inside thereof. There is. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output the sound or can be turned on or off in association with the effect, the error effect, and the like that occur during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display portion 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display portion 82 arranged around the main display portion 81. The sub display unit 82 further includes an upper sub display unit 82a arranged above the main display unit 81, a left sub display unit 82b arranged on the left side of the main display unit 81, and a main display unit 81. And a right sub display portion 82c disposed on the right side of the.
Here, the main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub display unit 82a, the left sub display unit 82b, and the right sub display unit 82c are movable liquid crystal operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display a variable display of the symbol row that is performed in conjunction with the variable display on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 described later, and further various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol string (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display portion 81, the decorative symbol to be displayed forms three symbol strings. The direction of variable display of each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (oblique direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display portion 81, the symbol row is from the back of the main display portion 81 to the front direction or the opposite direction. In a display mode using a method of recognizing as if it is being variably displayed (for example, perspective method), it refers to a virtual direction recognized by the player.
Further, the decorative pattern in the present embodiment, "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 pattern" imitating the number "2", "3 pattern" imitating the number "3", "4 design" imitating the number "4", "5 design" imitating the number "5", "6 design" imitating the number "6", "7 design imitating the number" 7 " , “8 symbols” imitating the number “8”, and “9 symbols” imitating the number “9”, and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 symbol", "3 symbol", "5 symbol", "7 symbol", and "9 symbol" are collectively referred to as "odd symbol", "2 symbol", "4 symbol" , "6 symbols", "8 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols".

Each of the sub-displays 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to an effect, but also movable.
The initial position of each of the upper sub-display section 82a is the upper side with respect to the main display section 81, the left sub-display section 82b is the left side with respect to the main display section 81, and the right sub-display section 82c is the main display. It is on the right side with respect to the section 81, and each of the sub-display sections 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative symbol on the main display section 81.

  A liquid crystal display device is used for each of the effect display device 80 (main display portion 81, upper sub display portion 82a, left sub display portion 82b, right sub display portion 82c) in the present embodiment, but The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (light emitting diodes, hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display portion 81, and these LEDs constitute a display area of the symbol display device 90. Therefore, the symbol display device 90 displays the special symbol and the ordinary symbol.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is less visible to the player than the main display part 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display part 81. .
The arrangement and the number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and the number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that will be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether to activate the special electric auditors product (for example, the special electric auditors product 65). The special symbols in the present embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol as "special symbol 1", and the second special symbol as "special symbol 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the normal electric auditors product (for example, the normal electric auditors product 61). The normal symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general drawing", and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as "den Chu".

In addition to the above-described display device, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol holding lamp 94, a second special symbol holding lamp 95, and a normal symbol holding lamp 96.
The first special symbol holding lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 that is being held, and the second special symbol holding lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure that is being held. Then, the normal symbol holding lamp 96 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the held universal symbols, and both are in the lighting mode of two LEDs (in the present embodiment, only right-time constant lighting = 1, left-right constant lighting =). 2, right blinking + left constant lighting = 3, left and right blinking = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as “symbol variation of the special symbol”, and In the description, the symbol fluctuation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as “a symbol fluctuation of the universal symbol”.
Further, in the following description, the variable display of the symbol row (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display portion 81 is distinguished from the “variable symbol symbol variation” or the “universal symbol symbol variation” by the “decorative symbol symbol”. It may be referred to as "design fluctuation".
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol fluctuation”, it means a symbol fluctuation of a special figure unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 4, a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and obstacles such as decorative members are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50, so that the game balls that are launched are rolled. In the game area 50a is defined.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, a curved outer rail 51 and an inner rail 53 provided to guide a game ball shot by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction of the game ball falling, and means a nail-shaped one.

  In the gaming machine 10, it is possible to set the strength of launch of the game ball depending on the amount of rotation operation amount (eg, rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weaker launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles in the game area 50a such that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left hit) or the second flow path Y (so-called right hit) in which the stronger hit game ball rolls. It is arranged.

  FIG. 4 shows the major winning openings 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning openings are only examples. Therefore, the number and arrangement may be changed appropriately.

The special winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A special winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the special winning opening 55, and a winning result to the special winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the special winning opening sensor 72, and the number associated with the special winning opening 55 (the book In the embodiment, the prize ball of 15) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a lot of game balls roll toward the special winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A special electric accessory 65 is provided above the special winning opening 55. The special electric auditors product 65 is a member that is exchangeably transited to an open state in which it is easy to enter the special winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball, and the special electric auditors product 65 is opened or closed by the special electric auditors solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric auditors product 65 is in an open state in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure hit determination described later, and accordingly, the big hit. The winning of the winning hole 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric auditors product 65 is in the open state, it is easy to win the special winning opening 55, and the chance of winning a prize ball is greatly increased. Can be said to be
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric auditors 65 are alternately set, and one open state (which may be referred to as "round") is defined as "the number of rounds". May be referred to as ".") Based on that a predetermined number (10 in the present embodiment) of game balls have entered the special winning opening 55, and the special electric auditors product 65 is closed. .
It should be noted that the one-time open state ends even when a sufficient time (30 s (seconds) in the present embodiment) has elapsed for a predetermined number of game balls to win the special winning opening 55. To do.
Here, when the special electric auditors object 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the fact that 10 game balls are won in one round, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, there may be a case where more than 10 game balls are won in the special winning opening 55, and the prize may be called an over-winning.

The first starting opening 57 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting opening sensor 70 is attached to the first starting opening 57, and a winning result for the first starting opening 57 is determined based on a detection result of the first starting opening sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting opening 57. The number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls is given. In at least part of the case where the winning of the first starting opening 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, a lot of game balls are directed toward the first starting opening 57 when rolling from the first flow path X, compared to when rolling from the second flow path Y. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting opening 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting opening sensor 71 is attached to the second starting opening 59, and a winning result for the second starting opening 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second starting opening sensor 71, and the second starting opening 59 is associated with the second starting opening 59. The number (1 in the present embodiment) of prize balls is given.
In at least a part of the case where the winning of the second starting opening 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a large number of game balls are directed toward the second start opening 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The normal electric auditors product 61 is a member that is switched to an open state where it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 59. Causes a transition to either an open state or a closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the per-university-play game, which is performed by winning the variation in the universal figure, and accordingly, the prize for the second starting opening 59 is won. Is acceptable. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting port 59, so that the variation of the symbol of the special figure 2 is suppressed while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. The opportunity to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is arranged at the right center of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a winning result to the gate 63 is determined based on a detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least part of the case where the prize relating to the gate 63 is determined, the symbol variation of the general figure is performed.
In addition, in the present embodiment, compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle such that many gaming balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and the winning of the general winning opening 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning opening 67 ( In this embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, a larger number of game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but when rolling from the second flow path Y, each obstacle may be arranged so that many gaming balls roll toward the general winning opening 67. . Also, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The stock display lamp 85 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a (near the general winning opening 67).
The stock display lamp 85 includes LEDs (not shown) provided at eight locations and a transparent cover that covers each LED. As shown in FIG. 5, "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7", and "8" are attached to each cover, and the covering LED is turned on. Makes it easier to see the numbers on the cover.
The stock display lamp 85 displays the quantity of stock information by increasing the number of LEDs that are lit according to the quantity of stock information that is stocked (for example, when the “1” LED is lit). In addition, when the first condition is newly satisfied and the stock information is increased by one, the "2" LED is additionally turned on and the "1" and "2" LEDs are turned on).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the stock display lamp 85 is a separate device provided separately from the effect display device 80 (the main display section 81 and the sub display section 82). Even if the quantity of stock information displayed in the symbol changes during the symbol fluctuation, the player can visually recognize the quantity of stock information after the change regardless of other effects performed during the symbol fluctuation. Is. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize the change of stock information during the change of the symbol.

  Details of conditions for turning on the stock display lamp 85 and details of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed by controlling the stock display lamp 85 by the first sub-control board 200 will be described later.

  The outlet 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been hit in the game area 50a and have not entered the above-described winning openings fall into the out opening 69 and are processed as out balls.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an out-ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter, referred to as “out-ball”) entering the winning opening and the out-opening is provided, and the sensor The number of out spheres counted using the detection result is used to derive the base value.
Here, the base value is a value derived by the number of safe balls (the number of prize balls) / the number of out balls × 100 in the most unfavorable state (to be described later, special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty), The value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 described later.
More specifically, the base value is derived from the first power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) in a section of the number of out balls of 60,000, and the derived base value is set to the next section. It is displayed (for example, the base value derived in the section where the number of out balls is 60001 to 120,000 is displayed in the section of 120001 to 180000). The displayed value is the integer part of the derived base value (rounded to one decimal place).

On the back surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 6, a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub control board case 209 in which the first sub control board 200 is stored, and a second sub board. The second sub control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is stored, the power supply control board case 509 in which the power supply control board 500 is stored, the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is stored, and the setting board 41 are mounted. In addition to the rear surfaces of the first sub control board case 209 and the second sub control board case 309, an opening / closing cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
The substrate case and the cover that cover each substrate are made of a transparent material, and the corresponding substrate is visible through each case and the cover.

  The main control board 100 is provided with a main control board monitor 97 for displaying a set value, a base value, and a type of game stop state (details will be described later), and the monitor can be visually recognized from the back surface of the game board 50. ing. The display of the monitor is controlled by the main control board 100.

Here, the set value is a value that affects the degree of advantage (probability that a big hit will be derived) in determining whether or not a special figure is valid, which will be described later. The set value in the present embodiment is provided with a total of 6 levels of set value 1, set value 2, set value 3, set value 4, set value 5, and set value 6, and the set value (hereinafter, set value) , Which may be referred to as a “current set value”) is configured so that the advantage of the special figure appropriateness determination increases as the value increases, and details of the special figure appropriateness determination according to the set value will be described later. To do.
Further, the set value can be changed by the setting change processing by the setting changing means 177 described later, and the current setting value can be confirmed by the setting confirmation processing by the setting confirmation means 178 described later. Details of the processing will be described later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the set value, the base value, and the type of the game stopped state that are set are displayed on the same display device (main control board monitor 97), but some or all of them are different. May be displayed on the display device.

  The power supply control board 500 is provided with a power supply switch 40 that is operated to supply the primary power supplied from the power supply facility of the game island to the game machine 10.

The setting board 41 is provided with a setting key switch 42 and a RAM clear switch 43 as an operation unit for determining a return state at the time of power recovery (power-on) which will be described later. Further, a transparent setting board cover 44 that covers the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the setting board 41 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21. .
The setting board cover 44 is configured so as not to be in the closed state when the setting key 600 used for operating the setting key switch 42 is inserted.
Further, although the setting board cover 44 is configured to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism, it may be a slide type cover that slides up and down.

  In this way, in the state of being installed on the game island, unless the middle frame 17 is opened, each operation unit (power switch 40, setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43) provided on the back side of the game board 50. ) Operation becomes difficult.

  Further, on the back surface of the game board 50, above the opening / closing cover 45, a game ball tank 46 for storing the game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged. The game ball tank 46 is further connected via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48 to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27, and the balls paid out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. Is dispensed to the upper ball tray 27.

  Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described, but these are merely specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented by another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for describing the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

  The main control board 100 is a CPU 101 that performs various kinds of arithmetic processing related to games, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory that serves as a temporary storage area, and a peripheral board. An I / O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from each device and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate a random number (hard random number) are provided. Are interconnected via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processing relating to main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply generated by a backup power supply circuit 502 described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various data that allows the gaming machine 10 to recover in the state immediately before the power failure is backed up by using the data when the power is restored after the power failure occurs. Is configured. For example, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stopped state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, or game available state) in addition to the data such as the stack pointer and each register held when the power cut occurs , Information related to the game such as the set value being set, the current special figure lottery state, the current general figure lottery state, and the like are backed up.

In the present embodiment, at least an area in which information related to such a game is stored (may be described as an area related to the game in the RAM 103) and an area in which a base value is stored (base value in the RAM 103) Related area), an area for storing the checksum complement and a backup flag related to the game area of the RAM 103 (may be referred to as a backup information area for the game of the RAM 103), and a base value of the RAM 103. The checksum complement and the area in which the backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as the backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103) are backed up. Then, when the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 backs up the area related to the game in the RAM 103, the area related to the base value in the RAM 103, the backup information area related to the game in the RAM 103, and the backup related to the base value in the RAM 103. It returns using various information stored in the information area.
The specific backup method in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be realized with a configuration capable of holding data in a non-volatile manner even in a power-off state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for the first memory configured to be able to hold data in a nonvolatile manner even in the power-off state and the second memory referred to when the gaming machine 10 operates. In that case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory at the time of power interruption, and saves the saved information from the first memory at the time of power restoration. 2 Recover to memory.

  The main control board 100 includes a first starting opening sensor 70, a second starting opening sensor 71, a special winning opening sensor 72, a general winning opening sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame opening sensor 76, etc. It is electrically connected to the CPU 101 and is configured to be able to input the detection signals from these sensors to the CPU 101 via the I / O port 104.

Further, the main control board 100, the first special symbol display device 91, the second special symbol display device 92, the normal symbol display device 93, the first special symbol holding lamp 94, the second special symbol holding lamp 95, the normal symbol holding lamp 96, the main control board monitor 97, the normal electric accessory solenoid 62, and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 are electrically connected, and are configured to be controllable via the I / O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39. Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the setting board 41, and is configured to detect the operation of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and the single main board 100 goes to the first sub-control board 200. The main control board 100 is communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
Note that the first sub-control board 200 cannot send data to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to send data. Is configured.
Further, in the present embodiment, the parallel transmission method is adopted for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be adopted.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a temporary storage area, a CPU 201 that performs various kinds of arithmetic processing related to game production based on a production control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as a production control program and various lottery tables. A RAM 203 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the peripheral board and each device are provided, and these are connected to each other via an internal bus. The main control relating to the game effect is executed according to the control program stored in.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 performs various image control commands for instructing images and sounds to the second sub-control board 300 in the effect control process based on the effect control commands from the main control board 100, various effects lamps 35, and the like. Lamp control data for controlling lighting of the lamp, movement control data for controlling movement of movable bodies such as the movable decorative body 22, the sub display unit 82, and the like are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands relating to images and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command is normally received is transmitted from the second sub control board 300 to the first sub control board 200.

  Further, the first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35 and transmits the lamp control data via the I / O port 204. Then, the effect lamp 35 is configured so that the lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22, the sub display unit 82, and the stock display lamp 85, and transmits the movable control data via the I / O port 204.
The movable decorative body 22, the sub-display unit 82, and the stock display lamp 85 are configured to be movable according to the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image effects based on an image control command from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program and various data, and a temporary storage area. RAM 303 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the peripheral board and each device, and the CPU 301 produces an image effect according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to perform such main control.
In addition, on the second sub-control board 300, although not shown, a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the contents of the effect determined by the effect content determining unit 225 described later based on the control signal received from the CPU 301, A sound source IC that generates acoustic data according to the content of the effect based on a control signal received from the CPU 301 is mounted. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads the image data stored in the image ROM in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 301 and transmits the image data generated by performing image processing on the image data to the effect display device 80. A high-speed VRAM used for developing / processing the image data read from the image ROM is connected to the VDP. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the audio ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs the final acoustic data generated by synthesizing the read acoustic data to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403 (all are not shown).
The payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and controls the payout unit 48 to be driven based on a payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. While executing, the ball feed mechanism and the firing mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control the firing of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 that generates a normal power supply that is supplied to electronic components and electric components such as the control board described above and a backup power supply based on the primary power supply that is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. The backup power supply circuit 502 and the power failure detection circuit 503 that detects power failure (the supply voltage from the normal power source becomes a predetermined voltage drop) are configured.
Further, the power supply switch 40 is connected to the power supply control board 500, and on the assumption that the primary power supply is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power supply switch 40 is turned on, the power supply control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electric components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Is supplied.
Further, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects a power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400. Send to.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 has a mechanism that is charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply facility of the gaming island.
The backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power interruption detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power supply control board 500, but the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board. You may provide in each of 400.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 8 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration not shown in FIG. Further, when describing the functional configuration, FIGS. 9 to 12 will be referred to as necessary.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 100 has a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a general figure lottery means 135, a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery processing execution means 175, and power The disconnection processing execution means 180 is provided, and these means functionally represent those realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG. 7.

  The main information storage unit 160 is a unit that temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160 is transmitted to the sub command management unit 270 of the first sub control board 200 described later by the command transmission unit after being stored. To be done.

  The winning determination means 110 determines the winning of each winning opening based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

The main random number generation means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning of the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generation means 115, when the winning of the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined, a random number for determining whether a special figure is valid or not, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. The random number for lottery and the random number for special figure variation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning to the gate 63 is determined, a random number for determining whether or not a universal figure is valid, a random number for a universal symbol lottery, and a random number for a universal pattern variation pattern lottery described later are stored in the corresponding main information storage means 160. Store in area.

The main hold control means 120 performs control related to holding of symbol fluctuations of special symbols and holding of symbol fluctuations of general symbols. Regarding the special map 1, the random numbers for determining whether the special map is valid, the random numbers for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the random numbers for the special figure variation pattern lottery, which are acquired upon the winning of the first start opening 57, are specified. It is reserved (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 increments by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130). A holding counter that is decremented by 1 for each (used) (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 1 holding counter”) is provided until the value of the special figure 1 holding counter reaches an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area of the main information storage means 160 corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter, and every time the operation suspension information is used, the operation suspension information used is cleared and the remaining operation suspension information is retained. Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in ascending order of the special figure 1 hold counter.
Further, the main suspension control means 120 also performs the same control as the above-mentioned control on the special figure 2 and the general figure, separately from the special figure 1, and the suspension counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 suspension counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation holding information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol variation".
Further, the main hold control means 120, when updating (addition or subtraction) the operation hold information (holding counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (hold command) is generated and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation pending information corresponding to Toku-zu 1 and the operation pending information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 are held, the operation pending information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 is given priority. The priority variation used is made.

The pre-determination means 125 executes the pre-determination for the pre-reading effect targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the pre-determination.
More specifically, the pre-determination unit 125 reads out each random number of the operation suspension information that has been suspended this time, and performs pre-determination for each of the special figure validity determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each pre-determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each pre-determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination unit 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
As described above, the advance determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage unit 160 of the main information storage unit 160) at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the preliminary determination. Since it is stored in the area), it will be transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command. Here, the timing of the predetermined pre-determination means that the big hit game is not in progress, and further, in the present embodiment, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended during the normal figure high accuracy described later. Since the preliminary determination is restricted, the transmission of the preliminary determination command corresponding to the preliminary determination is also restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 is equipped with a special figure hit / miss determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern deriving means 133, and a special figure hit / miss determination means 131, special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, special figure The processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. The special figure lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied.
In addition, "the variation start condition of the special figure is satisfied" is, as an example thereof, that the big hit is not in progress, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is changing the symbol, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 That is, all the conditions that the pending operation information is present in at least one of the above are satisfied.

  Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 suspends the start of the symbol fluctuation until the fluctuation start condition is satisfied.

Here, FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C, FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used in the main control board 100, and the following description. Refer to when necessary.
In addition to these lottery tables, in lottery using the lottery table, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order (the target lottery value is 1 If it is, the number of times of addition is once), and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which carry (overflow) has occurred is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery table, a name is given to the lottery table for convenience of description, but if the data such as the lottery value included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is identifiably stored in each ROM. Often, these names do not identify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, items described for convenience of description and “−” as the lottery value may be described, but these do not necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. Then, the result in which "-" is described as the lottery value is not won. Further, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be acquired in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%, and therefore the lottery is not always required. No need to do. In addition, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery matches the random number range used in the lottery, carry will always occur in the addition of the last lottery value, so do not perform the addition. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition is also unnecessary.

The special figure hitting / non-judgment means 131 reads out a random number for special figure hit / miss judgment for each symbol variation, and uses the lottery table for the special figure hit / miss judgment corresponding to the read random number and the current setting value to determine whether a big hit or a loss. To determine whether or not to win the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining whether or not a special drawing is valid, and the lottery table is commonly used in the special diagrams 1 and 2. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, the current set value is set when the special map lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as “special map low probability”). 205/65536 (about 1 / 319.6) when the value is 1, 210/65536 (about 1 / 312.0) when the current set value is 2, and the current set value is set When the value is 3, 215/65536 (about 1 / 34.8), when the current setting value is 4, the setting value is 220/65536 (about 1 / 297.8), the current setting value is set. When the value is 5, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 225/65536 (about 1 / 291.2), and when the current set value is 6, the probability of 230/65536 (about 1 / 284.9) is derived. It
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as “special figure high probability”), if the current set value is the set value 1, 445/65536 (about 1 / 147.2), 455/65536 (about 1 / 144.0) when the current set value is the set value 2, and 466/65536 (about 1/14) when the current set value is the set value 3. 140.6), 477/65536 (about 1 / 137.3) when the current set value is the set value 4, and 488/65536 (about 1) when the currently set value is the set value 5. /134.2), and when the current setting value is the setting value 6, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 499/65536 (about 1 / 1131.3).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability that the big hit is derived in each of the special figure low probability and the special figure high probability is different for each set value, and at any set value, the big hit is derived in the special figure low probability. The value of the denominator when the numerator of the probability of being set is 1 is larger than the value of the denominator when the numerator of the probability that a big hit is derived in the special figure high accuracy is 1. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability of the special map is more likely to lead the big hit than the low probability of the special figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of the special figure.
Further, in the present embodiment, the denominator of the probability that a big hit with a low special probability is derived (when the numerator is 1) and the denominator of the probability that a big hit with a high special accuracy is high (when the numerator is 1). ), The lottery value is set so as to be constant (1: about 2.2 in this embodiment) regardless of the set value, and the constant ratio means that the denominator of the jackpot probability. It indicates that the ratio of the integer part (when the numerator is set to 1) (decimal point is rounded down, rounded up, or rounded off) is constant. That is, the lottery value may be set so that the ratio of the denominator of the former probability and the denominator of the latter probability is substantially constant regardless of the set value to be set.

Although omitted in the above description of the game board 50, on the front surface of the game board 50, a design value for each set value of the big hit probability in the special figure low probability and the big hit probability in the special figure high accuracy (both are numerator 1 It is preferable that the above is a probability). However, it is described in a position visible from the front side in a state where the front frame 20 is closed. Therefore, the player can recognize the design values of these probabilities.
For these probabilities, it is not necessary to describe all the jackpot probabilities for each set value. For example, the jackpot probability in the special figure low probability is “1 / 284.9 to 1 / 319.6” or the special figure high probability. The jackpot probability in 1 may not be described, such as "1 / 147.2 to 1 / 131.3". That is, only the highest probability and the lowest probability may be described. By doing so, the probability description space can be effectively used.
In particular, the big hit probability in the special figure low probability (only the big hit probability in the special figure low accuracy) may be described without describing the big hit probability in the special figure high accuracy. All of the jackpot probabilities in the figure low probability may be described, or a part (the highest probability and the lowest probability) may be described. In any case, while describing the big hit probability in the special figure low certainty that the player is interested in rather than the big hit probability in the special figure high certainty, more effectively use the space for describing the probability of the special figure high certainty. be able to. The description of these probabilities may be replaced with the display of the main display unit 81.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can be rephrased as executing a winning / judging determination for determining whether or not to win the big hit for each symbol variation.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads a random number for special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for special figure stop symbol lottery. The special design stop symbol is determined by lottery.
FIG. 9B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in Toku-zu 1, symbol A has a probability of 50/100 (1/2), symbol B has a probability of 40/100 (1 / 2.5), and 10/100 (1 The symbol C is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of / 10), and these probabilities do not depend on the set value.
Here, the symbol A, the number of rounds is eight, the special symbol low certainty after the end of the big hit game and the symbol which is the regular figure high accuracy to be described later (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "normal symbol", the big hit related to the symbol) May be referred to as "normal jackpot"). On the other hand, the symbol B has a number of rounds of 9 and is a symbol that becomes a special figure high certainty and a regular figure high certainty after the big hit game ends (hereinafter, may be referred to as “probability variation symbol”, and the big hit related to the symbol is “probability variation”. Sometimes called "big hit"). Furthermore, the symbol C has a round number of 16 and is a certainty variation pattern which is a special figure high certainty and a general figure high certainty after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the symbol C is a symbol that is more advantageous than the symbol B in the number of rounds, and it can be said that the symbols B and C are symbols that are more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the special symbol lottery state thereafter.
FIG. 9C is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. is there. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in Toku-zu 2, the symbol a, 35/100 (about 1 / 2.85, with a probability of 65/100 (about 1 / 1.53) is the same for all set values). ) Probability (identical for all setting values), the symbol b is determined as a stop symbol, and these probabilities do not depend on the setting value either.
Here, the symbol a, the number of rounds is 16, is a certainty variation pattern that becomes a special figure high certainty and a general figure high accuracy after the big hit game ends, and the symbol b has a number of rounds 4 and is special after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern that has high accuracy and low accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is more advantageous than the symbol b in both the number of rounds and the special figure lottery state thereafter.
As described above, in this embodiment, the probability that each stop symbol is derived is constant regardless of the set value in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, which is an advantage of the special figure stop symbol lottery. The degree does not change depending on the set value to be set.
The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, when the result of the special figure hit determination is not a big hit, the symbol D as a stop symbol when the special figure 1 is lost, and the symbol c as a stop symbol when the special figure 2 is lost. Determine uniformly.
Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game according to Toku-zu 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game according to Toku-zu 2 (65/100). ) Is different (the symbol variation of Toku-zu 2 is more advantageous than the symbol variation of Toku-zu 1). Although the details are omitted, the difference is that the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the special winning opening 55 during the big hit game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). With a function to make a special figure high accuracy after the big hit game, by changing whether or not to provide a round (in the present embodiment, the ninth round) that facilitates passing through the V winning area, depending on the stop symbol of the special figure. Has been realized.

The special figure variation pattern deriving unit 133 is provided with a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables that are referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and determines the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of the special figure validity determination this time. Based on this, one special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern of this time is selected, and one special figure is selected using the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery. The figure variation pattern is determined, and the variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern.
Although details of transition conditions and the like will be described later, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA in this embodiment includes a special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, a special figure variation pattern deriving state PB, and a special figure variation pattern deriving state PC. Exists. The method of determining the special figure variation pattern described above is adopted in the symbol variation of the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, and the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB and the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC. The symbol variation of the other special symbol in each special symbol variation pattern derivation state is adopted as a predetermined special symbol variation pattern determined in accordance with the result of the special symbol validity determination.

FIG. 10A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA. In addition, in the same figure, the column where "●" is shown indicates that a predetermined lottery value is assigned, and the column where "-" is shown is not assigned a lottery value (lottery value Is zero).
The special figure fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the result of the special figure change judgment is lost in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA include special figure fluctuation patterns HNP, HRP, HSP1-A, HSP1-B, HSP2-A. , HSP2-B, HSP3-A, and HSP3-B are included, and the lottery values assigned to them do not depend on the current set value or whether or not the set value is changed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10B, when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern is further changed using the value of the special figure 1 hold counter at the start of the symbol variation. Specified.
The special figure change patterns ASP1-A, ASP1-B, ASP2-A, ASP2-B are the special figure change patterns that can be determined when the result of the special figure change judgment is a big hit in the special figure change pattern deriving state PA. , ASP3-A, ASP3-B are included at least, and the lottery value assigned to these does not depend on the current set value or whether or not the set value is changed.
Although illustration is omitted, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB and the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC, as in the case of the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, the special figure variation according to the result of the special figure validity determination. Draw a pattern.

FIG. 10B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special figure variation pattern used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. In addition, in the same figure, the column where "●" is shown indicates that a predetermined lottery value is assigned, and the column where "-" is shown is not assigned a lottery value (lottery value Is zero).
First, as shown in FIG. 10B, the special figure variation pattern HNP includes a special figure variation pattern HNP-A having a variation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds), a special figure variation pattern HNP-B having a variation time of 5600 ms, and a variation. There are a special figure variation pattern HNP-C having a time of 8000 ms and a special figure variation pattern HNP-D having a variation time of 11,200 ms, and the variation time is long in this order. The lottery values assigned to these special figure variation patterns also do not depend on the current set value or whether or not the set value is changed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern (variation time) that is easily determined differs depending on the value of the special figure 1 hold counter. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 hold counter, the longer the symbol variation is likely to be determined (the larger the value of the special figure 1 hold counter, the shorter the variation time is likely to be determined).
Such a special figure variation pattern (hereinafter, also referred to as “basic special figure variation pattern”) exists in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the corresponding basic Although the types and lengths of special figure fluctuation patterns are different, it is determined as the value of the tendency (the value of the special counter 2 hold counter in the special counter fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB). The relation of the special figure variation pattern (variation time) that is easily changed is similar to that of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the above-described special figure stop symbol lottery, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of the special figure validity determination are the same, the probability that each special figure variation pattern is derived is set. It does not depend on the set value.
Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 133, at the start of the symbol fluctuation, as a result of the special figure right / wrong judgment, the stop symbol of the decided special figure, and the production control command including the decided special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation start command ) Is generated and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.

The universal figure lottery means 135, like the special figure lottery means 130, reads the earliest operation hold information of the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbols of the common figure are not changing. , The universal figure validity determination for determining the validity of the universal figure is executed by using the read random number, and the regular electrical accessory 61 is controlled to be in the open state by the determination of the validity of the universal figure. In this case, a universal figure stop symbol lottery for determining a stop symbol of a universal figure by lottery, and a universal pattern variation pattern lottery for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a universal figure by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the universal figure acceptance judgment, a state in which the universal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as “universal figure high accuracy”) and a state in which the universal figure lottery state has a low probability (“common figure lottery”) Although it may be abbreviated as "low probability"), the drawing of the lottery table is omitted, but in the present embodiment, the probability of 65535/65536 (the same for all set values) is used for the universal drawing with high accuracy. It becomes a hit and loses with the remaining probability of 1/65536, while in the case of low probability of normal drawing, it has a probability of 1/65536 (same for all setting values), and loses with the remaining probability of 65535/65536. Becomes It should be noted that, in the case of the low accuracy of the general figure, the general figure may not be hit (a loss occurs at 65536/65536).

  In the universal figure stop symbol lottery, similar to the special symbol stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the universal figure stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used (common to all setting values). In addition, in the case where there is a loss in the universal figure validity determination, the stop symbols are uniformly determined as in the case of the special maps 1 and 2.

  Also, in the universal figure variation pattern lottery, similar to the special figure variation pattern lottery, a lottery is performed from a plurality of types of universal figure variation patterns using a lottery table (not shown) for universal figure variation pattern lottery (all setting values Common) determines one universal pattern variation pattern.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the universal figure hit is higher than the ordinary figure low certainty is higher than the ordinary figure low certainty, and that the degree of advantage is higher than the ordinary figure low certainty.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability that each lottery result is derived in any of the lottery related to public figures (general figure validity determination, universal figure stop symbol lottery, and universal figure variation pattern lottery) is constant regardless of the set value. Therefore, the advantage of the lottery on the universal figure does not change depending on the set value.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the probability of winning the big hit in the special figure winning judgment is determined based on the set value set, and the larger the set value is set, the higher the probability of winning the big hit in the special figure winning judgment. By increasing, the higher the set value to be set, the higher the degree of advantage is configured, but in addition to the special figure right or wrong judgment, special figure stop symbol lottery, general figure right or wrong judgment, and normal figure stop symbol There may be a setting difference in the probability that an advantageous result is derived in at least one of the lottery (or determination). In addition, it does not include the special figure right or wrong judgment, the probability that a favorable result is derived in at least one lottery (or judgment) of the special figure stop symbol lottery, the universal figure right / wrong judgment, and the universal figure stop symbol lottery. By providing, the advantage may increase as the set value to be set increases (the advantage varies depending on the set value to be set). That is, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage with respect to the awarding of prize balls is different depending on the set value to be set.

  Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 sets one setting value from a plurality of setting values, and the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the set value.

The jackpot game control means 140, when the result of the special drawing hit / miss lottery is a jackpot, determines the demonstration time for the jackpot start demonstration and the demonstration time for the jackpot end demonstration according to the jackpot design determined.
In addition, when the big hit starts, the big hit game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including a demonstration time related to the big hit start demonstration, and stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big hit. Occasionally, an effect control command (big hit end command) including a demonstration time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variably display the special symbol 1 according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and determines by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the variation period. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped design. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time elapses. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes “0”), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting the fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is stored in the main information storage means. The data is stored in the transmission command storage area 160.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the ordinary symbol display device 93 to variably display the ordinary symbol in accordance with the regular symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the regular symbol, and after the lapse of the variable period, the regular symbol is stopped by the regular symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop display is displayed with the determined stop design.
The symbol display control means 145 has a universal figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the regular figure.

  When the result of the special drawing winning / non-drawing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control unit 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the special drawing is stopped to display the special electric accessory 65. Open according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop design. The big hit game is one round game in which one opening / closing operation of the special electric auditors product 65 is performed, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.

  In addition, when the electric figure accessory control means 150 wins the universal figure winning / disapproving lottery, it outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric auditors article solenoid 62, and the ordinary electric auditors article 61 follows the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the ordinary figure. Let it open.

  The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low probability at the start of the big hit game regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, and the special figure low probability at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit. And, at the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, the special figure high accuracy.

  Further, the game state control means 155 controls the universal figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, at the start of the big hit, regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, the normal figure is low accuracy, and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, until 100 times of symbol fluctuations are made. Figure high accuracy (after 100 changes in the pattern, normal figure low accuracy), at the end of the big hit related to probability variation big hit, until the next big hit game start (for example, a finite number of times sufficient to derive the big hit) (Including the case of setting 5000 times, for example)

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B. Note that FIG. 11A is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. .
As shown in FIG. 11A, the special figure variation pattern deriving state is a special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, which corresponds to the special figure low certainty and general figure low accuracy, and the special figure high certainty general figure high accuracy. Figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, and special figure low certainty and general figure It is composed of special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC that corresponds to high accuracy, and special characteristics corresponding to special figure lottery state and general figure lottery state except during big hit game The figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is set. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (iii). The transition condition (i) is the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, and the transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol variation. When the big hit game related to the normal big hit is started in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the big hit game (the symbol in the transition condition (iii)). The fluctuation count starts from 0).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the average fluctuation time of each of the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state PA, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state PB, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state PC (in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state, Appearance rate for the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected (derived by multiplying the probability that the result of the special figure right or wrong judgment is derived by the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern, The total of fluctuation times derived by multiplying (probability that can occur in symbol fluctuation)) becomes shorter in the order of special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state PA, special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state PC, and special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state PB. . This is mainly due to the difference in the variation time lengths of the above-mentioned basic special figure variation patterns having the highest selection rate in each special figure variation pattern deriving state.
Further, in the present embodiment, the difference between the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA and the mean time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation. It is larger than the difference in state PB.

  Further, when the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated, the game state control means 155 includes an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update. Is generated and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.

  As described above, the main information storage unit 160 is a unit that temporarily stores the data read by each unit, the data derived by the calculation by each unit, or the like in the corresponding storage area.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the error state is present, the effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
Note that the main error control unit 165 controls the payout control board 400 to restrict the firing of the game ball when an error state of high importance such as an error state detected by a magnetic sensor (not shown) is detected. Alternatively, processing other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160 may be executed.

When the production control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160, the main command management unit 170 transmits the production control command to the first sub-control board 200.
In addition, in principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

  The power recovery process executing means 175 includes a return state setting means 176, a setting changing means 177, a setting confirming means 178, and a game possible state shifting means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the recovery state RAM 103 at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of power interruption immediately before the power recovery, the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery, and the state at the time of power recovery. A return state setting process is performed which is set based on the combination of the modes of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery. The return state set by the process includes a game stopped state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a game possible state (there may be a case with RAM clear processing and a case without RAM clear processing), Although the flow of the process is omitted, details of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the recovery state at the time of power recovery corresponding to the above-mentioned recovery condition will be described later. When the RAM clear process is executed, the special figure low probability and the general figure low accuracy are set.
Here, the game stopped state means that the process according to the detection result of the sensor provided at each winning opening is not executed (the detection result itself of the sensor does not have to be seen), so that the game cannot proceed. The game playable state is a return state in which the game can be progressed by executing processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening. The details of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state will be described later.

Further, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area ( If the backup flag is stored (if the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. Processing for deriving a complementary checksum that is performed and determining that the target area is normal when the operation result is 0, and determining that the target area is abnormal otherwise ) Is executed for the area related to the game in the RAM 103 to make a determination.
It should be noted that, in the RAM abnormality check in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value as well. However, in the description of the present embodiment, there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 unless otherwise specified. There is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103.
Further, in the return state setting process, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the game of the RAM 103 and the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared. If there is an abnormality in the area related to the value (regardless of whether there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103), the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 may be cleared.

  The setting changing unit 177 executes a setting changing process that enables the setting value to be changed when the setting changing state is set. The details of the process will be described later.

  The setting confirmation unit 178 executes the setting confirmation processing that enables confirmation of the set value when the setting confirmation state is set. The details of the process will be described later.

The game possible state shift means 179 executes a game possible state shift process for shifting to the game possible state when the game possible state is set.
More specifically, in the game playable state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning off the output of the security signal, the process of displaying the base value on the main control board monitor 97 ( The display mode of the base value will be described later), and initial setting of the device is executed.
Here, the security signal is a type of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 toward a device (data display machine or hall computer) outside the gaming machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of turning off the security signal, the elapsed time after turning on the security signal is not considered, but the elapsed time is taken into consideration, that is, the security signal is turned on for a certain period of time. The security signal may not be turned off until the time elapses.
In addition, in the initial setting of the device, the launch control command is transmitted to the payout control board 400 to permit the launch of the game sphere, the setting of the state in which the entry into each winning opening is enabled, and the random number circuit 105 are activated. Processing such as setting of data for performing is executed.

The power interruption process executing unit 180 executes the power interruption process based on the reception of the power interruption signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for the area related to the game in the RAM 103 (area different from the area related to the base value), the checksum of the area is derived, and the complement of the checksum is backed up for the game of the RAM 103. A process of storing in the information area and a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that the power interruption processing for the area is executed (a backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103) are executed. Further, for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, similarly to the area related to the game in the RAM 103, the checksum of the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is derived, and the complement of the checksum is calculated as the base value of the RAM 103. The backup flag indicating that the process of storing in the backup information area related to the RAM 103 and the power interruption process to the area of the base value of the RAM 103 is turned ON (the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103). Perform processing.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first sub control board 200 includes a sub random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, a sub information storage means 260, and a sub information storage means 260. Also, the sub-command managing means 270 is provided, and these means functionally represent those realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. 7.
The sub-information storage unit 260 is a unit that temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. . Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270. In the following description, it is simply described that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management unit 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260 by the sub command management unit 270. It may be expressed as reception.

  The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate a random number (software random number) updated by the CPU 201 in a program process, and acquires the random number at the timing when each lottery (details described later) is executed by the normal effect control means 220.

  Normal effect control means 220, effect mode control means 221, effect route determination means 222, sub-holding control means 223, prefetch effect control means 224, effect content determination means 225, decorative symbol control means 226, big hit effect control means 227, and The lighting effect control means 228 is provided.

The production mode control means 221 grasps the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side when the game state designation command is transmitted.
Further, the effect mode control unit 221 executes effect mode counter updating processing for updating the effect mode counter and effect mode setting processing for setting the effect mode. The details of these processes will be described later.

When the advance determination command is transmitted, the effect route determination means 222 responds to the symbol variation that has been suspended this time, based on the result of the preliminary determination (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern) included in the command. Determine (set) the performance route. If the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the special figure variation pattern HNP described above, the effect route determination means 222 does not determine the effect route when the advance determination command is transmitted, At the start of the symbol variation, the effect route is determined based on the special symbol variation pattern included in the variation start command.
Here, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol change, and defines the process of the effect for notifying the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the symbol change, and is executed in the symbol change. The content of the effect will be determined by the effect content determining means 225 described later according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, one effect route different from each other corresponds to each of the special figure variation patterns shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B. And, these production routes, the loss production route which informs that the result of the special drawing validity judgment in the design variation of this time (the production route is determined) is a loss (not a big hit), and the variation of the current design Is divided into a big hit production route for notifying that the result of the special figure hit / miss determination is a big hit. Furthermore, there are a non-development loss production route in which the development production is not executed and a development loss production route in which the development production is executed. Here, with the development effect, after the decorative design is in the reach state, it is notified whether or not the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination in the design variation of this time is a big hit using effects other than the variable display of the decorative design. In the present embodiment, at least a development effect A and a development effect B are included. These development productions are also executed in the big hit production route. The contents of the effect route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern will be described below.
In the development production A and the development production B corresponding to the lost production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production is executed. On the other hand, in the development productions A and B corresponding to the big hit production route, a series of productions corresponding to the respective development productions are executed similarly to the development productions corresponding to the lost production route.
Further, in the present embodiment, one effect route corresponds to one special figure variation pattern, but if the same effect route does not correspond among a plurality of special figure variation patterns, one special figure variation pattern On the other hand, a plurality of effect routes may be associated, and in this case, one effect route may be determined from the plurality of effect routes.

First, the above-described non-developed loss production route corresponds to the effect routes corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP.
Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D, the decorative design is in the reach state (the decorative design is stopped and displayed except for one design row, and the remaining design rows are variably displayed. It is not displayed) and the decorative design is not displayed (the state where all the design rows are stopped and the same decorative design is not stopped in each design row) and the display is stopped. Corresponds to the effect route for notifying that the result of the special drawing right / wrong determination is lost.
In the special figure variation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in the reach state without interposing a plurality of pseudo variations, and thereafter, the decorative design is stopped and displayed without any development effect described later. The effect route that notifies that the result of the special figure hit / miss determination in the symbol variation is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo variation is the stop of the decorative design based on a certain rule in the period before the development effect is started (in the present embodiment, for example, "5 design-7 design-6 design"). , 7 symbols are stopped in the middle symbol row). In the following description, from the start of the pattern change to the first stop of the decorative design, the first pseudo change, from the first stop of the decorative design to the second stop of the decorative design, the second pseudo change, the second The period from the stop of the decorative pattern to the state of reaching is expressed as the third pseudo variation. Note that the maximum number of pseudo-variations in the present embodiment is 3, but the number is not limited to this, and any number of times greater than or equal to 2 may be adopted.

Next, in the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A and HSP1-B, the special figure variation patterns HSP2-A and HSP2-B, and the special figure variation patterns HSP3-A and HSP3-B, the above-described advanced loss rendering route is provided. Correspond.
Specifically, in the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A and HSP1-B, the decorative design is in a reach state without a plurality of pseudo variations (in one pseudo variation), and then in the design variation this time. The development effect A or the development effect B for notifying that the result of the special drawing hit / miss determination is a loss is executed, and as a result, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a disjoint manner corresponds. However, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the above-mentioned development effect A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, and the above-mentioned development is applied to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B. Stage B corresponds.
To the special figure variation patterns HSP2-A and HSP2-B, the decorative symbol is in a reach state through two pseudo variations, and then, it is notified that the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a loss. The development effect A or the development effect B is executed, and as a result, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a discolored pattern corresponds. However, as in the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A and HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to the special figure variation patterns are different from each other, and the special production variation pattern HSP2-A corresponds to the development effect A, and The development effect B corresponds to the diagram variation pattern HSP2-B.
To the special figure variation patterns HSP3-A and HSP3-B, the decorative symbol is in a reach state through three pseudo variations, and then it is notified that the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a loss. The development effect A or the development effect B is executed, and as a result, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a discolored pattern corresponds. However, as in the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A and HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to the special figure variation patterns are different from each other, and the special production variation pattern HSP3-A corresponds to the development effect A, and The development effect B corresponds to the diagram variation pattern HSP3-B.

In addition, the above-mentioned big hit production route corresponds to the special figure variation patterns ASP1-A and ASP1-B, the special figure variation patterns ASP2-A and ASP2-B, and the special figure variation patterns ASP3-A and ASP3-B. .
Specifically, in the special figure variation patterns ASP1-A and ASP1-B, the decorative design is in the reach state without a plurality of pseudo variations (in one pseudo variation), and then in the design variation this time. Development effect A or development effect B for notifying that the result of the special drawing hit determination is a big hit is executed, and as a result, decorative symbols are arranged in the same pattern (all the symbol rows are stopped, the same decorative symbol in each symbol row). The production route that is stopped and displayed in the state where (is stopped) corresponds. However, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the above-mentioned development effect A corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, and the above-mentioned development is applied to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B. Stage B corresponds.
To the special figure variation patterns ASP2-A and ASP2-B, the decorative symbol is in a reach state through two pseudo variations, and then it is notified that the result of the special symbol validity determination in the present symbol variation is a big hit. The development effect A or the development effect B is executed, and as a result, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern corresponds. However, as in the special figure variation patterns ASP1-A and ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to the respective special figure variation patterns are different from each other, and the special production variation pattern ASP2-A corresponds to the development effect A. The development effect B corresponds to the diagram variation pattern ASP2-B.
To the special figure variation patterns ASP3-A and ASP3-B, the decorative symbol is in a reach state through three pseudo variations, and then it is notified that the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a big hit. The development effect A or the development effect B is executed, and as a result, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern corresponds. However, as in the special figure variation patterns ASP1-A and ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to the special figure variation patterns are different from each other, and the special production variation pattern ASP3-A corresponds to the development effect A, and The development effect B corresponds to the diagram variation pattern ASP3-B.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP1-B is changed to the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP1-B with respect to the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP1-A. , The effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern ASP1-B, the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern ASP2-A to the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP2-A, the special figure change pattern For the effect route corresponding to HSP2-B, the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern ASP2-B is used, and for the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP3-A, the special figure change pattern ASP3-A is applied. The production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B with respect to the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B Are associated with the over door (process between the director of the association was directed route is very similar). Therefore, it is possible to make the player have an expectation of a big hit in the variation of the symbols in which the development effect A and the development effect B are executed. Then, the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern in which the effect route for executing the development effect A and the development effect B is determined is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is expected to win the big hit.

  Therefore, it can be said that the effects executed by the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) controlling the effect means include winning suggestion effects that indicate the expectation of winning the jackpot.

  When the hold command is received, the sub-hold control unit 223, based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command, holds display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81. ), The effect data for displaying the number of holding images corresponding to the special figure 1 holding counter and the number of holding images corresponding to the special figure 2 holding counter are set. It should be noted that the hold image is an image that is an object of the hold prefetching effect that changes into various modes that suggest the degree of advantage such as the expectation of a big hit game.

When the pre-determination command is transmitted, the pre-reading effect control unit 224 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
Pre-reading effect, the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure right or wrong judgment in the design variation of the pre-reading target, or the design variation of the pre-reading target, over the one or more symbol variations before the design variation of the pre-reading target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the effect content determination unit 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the present symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determination unit 222.
More specifically, the effect content determination unit 225 uses the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determination unit 222 for the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the symbol variation. It will be decided by lottery etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the effect (which is executed in accordance with) according to the determined effect route, and it is possible to give a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same effect route is determined, the effect to be executed can be diversified.
In addition, as the timing for determining the content of the effect, for example, there is a start of a pseudo variation (including a start of the symbol variation), and when there is a plurality of start of the pseudo variation in one symbol variation, each pseudo variation is performed. The lottery is executed when the fluctuation starts.

  In the present embodiment, as the contents of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, there are modes of curtain effect and animal reach effect. The process related to the mode determination of the curtain effect and the animal reach effect will be described in detail later, but in any case, a predetermined value is set at the start of the symbol variation (more accurately, after the special symbol variation pattern is derived in the symbol variation). Whether or not execution is performed is determined by a lottery, and when the execution is determined, specific contents of the effect are determined by a subsequent lottery. In addition, in the present embodiment, the lottery probability related to the predetermined lottery is premised to change depending on the effect mode, but it does not change regardless of the effect mode within a range in which the object of the present invention is achieved. May be. The predetermined lottery is executed when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is set, and is not executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC.

The decorative symbol control means 226, when the fluctuation start command is transmitted, based on the determined stop symbol of the special symbol, the final stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol (left symbol / middle symbol / right symbol). decide.
Specifically, the symbol B, the symbol C, and the symbol a are associated with an odd number of symbol combinations, the symbols A and b are associated with an even number of symbols, and the symbols D and c are associated with a random pattern.
In addition, in associating the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped with the stop symbol of the special figure, it is not always necessary to have the above correspondence, for example, to make the symbol a correspond to the even number of symbols, etc. If the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped is not expected to be high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio of the above correspondence), a combination of decorative patterns different from the above correspondence is adopted. However, even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special figure.

  When the big hit start command is transmitted, the big hit effect control means 227 determines the contents of the big hit effect that informs that the big hit game is being played, based on the information included in the command. In the big hit production, there are a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demonstration effect for notifying the end of the big hit game.

  The lighting effect control unit 228 determines whether or not to execute the roulette setting suggesting effect by lighting the stock display lamp 85, and determines an effect pattern at the time of execution. Although details of the roulette setting suggestive effect will be described later, since the aspect of the effect is determined by referring to the current setting value, the effect can be said to be the setting suggestive effect.

  The normal effect control unit 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the effect content determined by the above-described means included in the first sub-control board 200. If the read effect data includes effect data related to images and sounds, an image control command related to images and sounds is generated based on the effect data, and the commands are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage unit 260. To store.

In particular, the normal effect control means 220 is in the process of changing the setting using the effect display device 80 when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting change state (when the setting change start command described later is transmitted). The effect data for notifying that the effect is read, and the notification started by the effect data ends when the setting change state ends and the game becomes possible (when the setting change end command described later is transmitted). To do. Similarly, the normal effect control means 220 is confirming the setting using the effect display device 80 when the return state at the time of power recovery is the setting confirmation state (when the setting confirmation start command described later is transmitted). The effect data for notifying that there is is read, and the notification started by the effect data ends when the setting confirmation state ends and the game becomes possible (when the setting confirmation end command is transmitted). . In addition, although details of these notifications are omitted, the notification is a notification in which the current setting value cannot be specified (is not a mode in which the current setting value can be specified), and any production device that executes the notification can be used. By doing so, it is possible to improve work efficiency and security for changing the setting value and confirming the setting value.
Further, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when accompanied by the RAM clear processing), the normal effect control means 220 informs that the game-enabled state is accompanied by the RAM clear processing. The effect data for is read out, and when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when the RAM clear processing is not involved), the fact that the game is enabled without the RAM clear processing is notified. Read the effect data for. These notifications are executed when the game is enabled via the setting change status, and also when the game is enabled via the setting confirmation status. It is possible to make a judgment as to whether the data has passed through or the setting confirmation state.
Further, the normal effect control means 220, when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the game stop state, in addition to the game stop state, it is necessary to execute the setting change process described later. The effect data for notification is read.
Although details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the notifications be continuously executed for a fixed time (for example, 30s) after the execution is started, and any presentation device that executes the notifications is not limited.

  Further, when the setting change end command, which will be described later, is received, the normal effect control unit 220 and the setting value set this time specified by the command and the previously set setting stored in the area of the RAM 203. Compare with the value. When these set values are different, the normal effect control unit 220 turns on the setting change flag (stores the setting change flag in the area of the RAM 203), while when these setting values are the same, the setting change is made. When the game playable state is set without executing the process, the setting change flag is not turned on. Then, the normal effect control means 220 uniformly turns off the flag when the power is cut off. Therefore, the setting change flag is turned on when another setting value is set by the setting change processing, and is turned off when the setting change processing is not executed, and was set last time even if the setting change processing is executed. When the same set value as the set value is set as the set value of this time (hereinafter, it may be expressed as "correction to the same set value"), the flag becomes OFF. The setting change flag is used in a lottery (in particular, a setting suggestion type lottery) that determines details of a step-up effect described later. Further, the normal effect control means 220 may not turn off the setting change flag at the time of power interruption and may turn off the flag at the time of power restoration as well, and particularly when the setting change process is executed, the setting change flag may be set. The flag may be turned off before the change end command arrives.

When the error command is transmitted, the sub error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub error control means 230 independently determines (independently of the main error control means 165) whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in the error state, and executes the error effect when it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in the error state. The effect data may be read, and as the error state, for example, there is a right hitting error state that is determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 when the normal figure is low.

  The lamp control unit 240 holds lamp control data for controlling lighting of the effect lamp 35, and when the effect data read by the normal effect control unit 220 includes effect data corresponding to the effect lamp 35. Reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 35.

  The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82, and the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is used as the movable accessory. If there is corresponding effect data, the movable control data is read based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82.

  As described above, the sub-information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is a means to do.

  The sub command management unit 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260, and stores the transmitted command in the sub information storage unit 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300. Note that, in principle, each image control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260.

<About the setting change process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the details of the setting change process executed by the setting change unit 177 when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting change state will be described. Note that FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting change process.

  In the first step S101, it is determined whether or not the set value is within the normal range (set value 1 to set value 6). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105, and the condition is not satisfied. In that case, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, 1 is set as the set value.
In the present embodiment, even if the RAM 103 has an abnormality, the process is not executed if the set value is within the normal range, but if the RAM 103 has an abnormality, the process may be executed. Good.

  In step S105, the security signal is turned on.

In step S107, the setting change start command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200 (the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 for transmission to the first sub control board 200). ..
The command is a command for notifying that the setting is being changed using the main display 81 and the speaker 33.

  In step S109, the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In step S111, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is turned from OFF to ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S113, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S115.
In the determination, whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON may be added, and if both conditions are satisfied, the process may proceed to step S113.

In step S113, the set value is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the current set value, and when the set value exceeds 6, the set value is set to 1.
When the set value is updated (added), the set value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is also updated.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is turned from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S117, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S111.

  In step S117, the displayed setting value is hidden and the current setting value is confirmed as the setting value.

  In step S119, a part of the game-related area of the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.

In step S121, the setting change end command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200 and the payout control board 400 (the command is stored in the main information storage means 160 for transmission to the first sub control board 200). Store in area).
The command is a command for notifying the first sub-control board 200 of the end of the setting change state and the confirmed set value.

  In step S123, the game-enabled state is set, and then the setting change process ends. In addition, when the game-enabled state is set, the game-enabled state is transitioned to after the game-enabled state transition process described above is executed.

  Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 can execute the setting change process for changing the set value when the power is turned on.

<About the setting confirmation process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the details of the setting confirmation processing executed by the setting confirmation unit 178 when the restored state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting confirmation state will be described. Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting confirmation processing.

  In the first step S201, the security signal is turned on.

In step S203, the setting confirmation start command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200 (the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 for transmission to the first sub control board 200). .
The command is a command for informing the first sub control board 200 that the setting is being confirmed using the main display portion 81 and the speaker 33.

  In step S205, the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

  In step S207, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 has changed from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209. If the condition is not satisfied, the process in step S207 is performed again. Execute the judgment.

  In step S209, the set value is hidden.

In step S211, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted to the first sub-control board 200 (the command is stored in the transmission command storage area for transmission to the first sub-control board 200 of the main information storage means 160). .
The command is a command for notifying the first sub-control board 200 that the setting confirmation state has ended.

  In step S213, the game-enabled state is set, and then the setting confirmation process ends. In addition, when the game-enabled state is set, the game-enabled state is transitioned to after the game-enabled state transition process described above is executed.

<About display mode of main control board monitor 97>
Next, the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main control board monitor 97 for each state.
As shown in FIG. 14, the main control board monitor 97 is composed of four 7-segment displays (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) arranged continuously in the lateral direction, and each of the 7-segment displays A dot-shaped LED is provided at the lower right of the. In addition, when displaying each information, each information is displayed on the right.

More specifically, the current set value is displayed using the rightmost 7-segment, and the type of the game stopped state is displayed using the right-most 7 segment and the second 7-segment from the right. In addition, regarding the display of the base value, "bL." Indicating that it is the display of the base value is displayed at the bottom right 7-segment, the second 7-segment from the left, and the lower-right dot of the second 7-segment from the left. The LED-shaped LED is used to display the derived base value using the rightmost 7-segment and the second 7-segment from the right. When the base value exceeds 100, "bL.99." Is displayed.
Further, unless otherwise specified, the “display of the base value” in the present embodiment is a combination of a display indicating the display of the base value (display of “bL.”) And a display of the base value itself. It means to do.

Here, the display that can specify the current set value and the display that can specify the type of the game stopped state are not limited to the modes in the present embodiment, and various modes can be adopted as long as they are modes different from each other. Good.
Further, as described above, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and in the game stop state, the type of the game stop state (“E1” or “E2” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. )) Is displayed and the period during which each display is displayed is the same as the period for which the corresponding return status is set, but is displayed as part of the period for which the corresponding return status is set. You may

Although not described in the above description of the base value, from the first power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) until the number of out balls reaches 300 (the number of out balls is 0 to 0). In the range of 299), “bL .---” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 (without displaying the base value itself), and in the range of the number of out balls of 300 to 60,000, the main control board monitor 97 is displayed in real time. The base value is displayed, and “bL.” Blinks in any range. On the other hand, in the range where the number of out balls is 60001 or later, the base value derived in the front section is displayed as described above, and in the range, “bL.” Is constantly lit (not blinking). Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared depending on whether or not the display of the base value is constantly lit (blinking) or whether or not the base value is displayed.
When "bL." Is blinked, 7-segment indicating the integer part of the base value may be blinked, but it is preferable that 7-segment is always lit.
In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify by blinking or not, but any method can be adopted as long as it is a method that can be identified by a difference in lighting mode including presence or absence of blinking such as changing a lighting color. May be.

Further, the threshold value of the out-ball number that defines the period for displaying "bL .---" from the first power-on is not limited to 300, and the out-ball number that defines one section from which the base value is derived (in the present embodiment, , 60000), whichever is less than 10%.
The number of out-balls that define one section for deriving the base value is not limited to 60,000 but is 60,000 (the number of balls launched per business day at a launch speed of about 100 per minute (100 × 60 (min) × 10 ( Any value may be adopted as long as it is close to the time))).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the base value is displayed immediately after the set value displayed in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state is hidden (with a time period that cannot be recognized by the player). Alternatively, the display of the base value may be started after a certain amount of time that the player can recognize after hiding the set value. The base value once displayed will continue to be displayed until the power failure occurs.

<Regarding Mode of Setting Key Switch 42 and Mode of RAM Clear Switch 43>
Next, prior to explaining the details of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state at the time of power recovery, the mode of the setting key switch 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (d). The combination of the modes of the RAM clear switch 43 and the RAM clear switch 43 will be described. Note that FIGS. 15A to 15D are diagrams showing patterns of combinations of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43.

  First, each of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 includes a displacement portion (not shown) that displaces from one position to the other position and a sensor (not shown) that detects the displacement portion at any position. It is provided, and the CPU 101 of the main control board 100 can grasp the mode of each switch based on the detection result of the sensor.

When operating the setting key switch 42, it is necessary to insert the setting key 600 into the setting key switch 42 as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (d). More specifically, the setting key switch 42 is in a state in which the setting key 600 shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B is inserted (hereinafter, the setting key switch 42 may be expressed as “OFF”, This state is irrespective of whether the setting key 600 is inserted or not), and as shown in FIGS. 15 (c) and 15 (d), the setting key switch is rotated 90 degrees clockwise toward the insertion surface. 42 is in an operated state (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “setting key switch 42 is ON”).
The setting key switch 42 can hold the displacement portion at each of the OFF position and the ON position without external force.
Further, the setting key 600 cannot be removed while the setting key switch 42 is ON.

Further, the RAM clear switch 43 can be operated by pressing the upper surface of the switch. More specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 15A and FIG. 15C (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “RAM clear switch 43 is OFF”), FIG. 15B and FIG. As shown in (), by pressing the upper surface of the switch, the RAM clear switch 43 is operated (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “RAM clear switch 43 is ON”).
The RAM clear switch 43 urges and holds the displacement portion to a position where it is in an OFF state. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 43 can hold the displacement portion without the external force at the OFF position, and cannot hold the displacement portion without the external force at the ON position. It has become.

  As described above, as the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF as shown in FIG. 15B, the setting key switch 42 shown in FIG. 15B is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, and the setting key switch 42 shown in FIG. 15C is ON. And a combination in which the RAM clear switch 43 is in the OFF state, and a combination in which the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is in the ON state shown in FIG. Exists.

<Regarding the state of the game machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state>
Next, with reference to the table shown in FIG. 16, the details of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration including the return state at the time of power restoration when the state at the time of the last power interruption is the playable state will be described. As described above, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the restored state in the present embodiment is whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of the last power failure, and the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery. And the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at power recovery, and the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power recovery.
Here, FIG. 16 (a) and FIG. 16 (b) are abnormal at the time of power recovery (when there is an abnormality in the area related to the game of the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game stop). Is a state), and the state of the gaming machine at the time of power restoration when the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game-enabled state, FIG. 16 (a) is a middle frame at the time of power restoration When 17 is in the open state, FIG. 16B is a table in which the states of the gaming machines at the time of power restoration when the middle frame 17 is in the closed state at the time of power restoration are arranged. In the process flow (not shown) for determining the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state, the mode of the RAM clear switch 43, the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76, and the mode of the setting key switch 42. The order of referring to is not limited, and any order may be adopted as long as the relationship shown in the table described later is satisfied without being limited to the order. In this embodiment, when there is an abnormality in the game area of the RAM 103, there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, but when there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area related to the game of the RAM 103 May be treated as abnormal, that is, when the power is restored.

In FIG. 16 (a), there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the last power interruption is a gameable state, and the middle frame opening door sensor 76 at the time of power restoration is ON (the middle frame 17 is in an open state) The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 1”) is shown.
In Case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 16A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the recovery at power recovery is performed. The game-enabled state is set as the state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 16A), the RAM clear process is executed and the power is restored at the time of power recovery. The playable state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in the case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 16A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the power is restored when the power is restored. The setting confirmation state is set as the return state of the, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 16A), the RAM clear process is executed and the power is restored. The setting change state is set as the return state of the, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area is also cleared.
By doing so, it is possible to select the recovery state at the time of power recovery according to the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery, and to make the selection smooth.

  Further, in case 1, the return state corresponding to the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is not limited to the correspondence relationship of the present embodiment, but the present embodiment. As described above, the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing can be suppressed by making the return state involving the RAM clear processing correspond to the combination including at least the fact that the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.

In FIG. 16B, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the last power interruption is the gameable state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power restoration is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state). The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 2”) is shown.
In Case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 16B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the recovery at power recovery is performed. The game-enabled state is set as the state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 16B), the RAM clear process is executed and the power is restored at the time of power recovery. The playable state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 16B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the power is restored at the time of power recovery. The playable state is set as the return state of and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 16B), the RAM clear process is executed and the power is restored. The playable state is set as the return state of and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the playable state, the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (the open / close state of the middle frame 17) The reset status that is set depends on the.
Further, in case 1, if the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the setting change state is set, while in case 2, the setting key switch 42 is ON, and When the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the RAM clear process is executed and the game-enabled state is set. Further, in both case 1 and case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the RAM clear process is executed and the game-enabled state is set. . In this way, by prohibiting the setting in an inappropriate setting change state while allowing the RAM clearing process, an unauthorized setting change in the case where the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state) is possible. The operability of the RAM clearing process can be improved while preventing it.
Particularly, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed), the RAM clearing process is executed. To be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advantageous state from being maintained when there is a possibility that an illegal setting change is attempted.

Also, although omitted in the above description, in the case of any one of the case where there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, the last power interruption state is the game stop state, and the last power interruption state is the setting change state. When the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the setting change state is passed only when the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open). The game can be returned to the game-enabled state, and in other cases, the game is stopped and the main control board monitor 97 displays the type of the game stopped state (“E1” or “E2”). In addition, when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, there is no abnormality at the time of the above power restoration, and the state at the time of the last power failure is the game playable state. The behavior will be similar.
Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state may be set only at the time of power restoration, and neither is set at times other than power restoration. Therefore, it is possible to stabilize the game control.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that setting values having different degrees of advantage can be arbitrarily set, and the operation of the pachinko machine having such setting values can be performed with increased interest in the game. As one of effective means for improving, there is an effect of making a suggestion regarding a set value (including not only suggestion of the current set value but also suggestion of change of the set value). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the setting value is suggested by a partial aspect of the curtain rendering and the roulette setting suggesting rendering described later. Details of each will be described later.

<Outline of production mode>
First, the outline of the effect modes managed by the effect mode control unit 221 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b). Note that FIG. 18A is a diagram showing an effect that is a preferential treatment target in each effect mode, and FIG. 18B is a view showing display contents related to the effect mode.

The effect modes include effect mode A, effect mode B, and effect mode C, and in these effect modes, the frequency of occurrence of curtain effects and the frequency of occurrence of animal reach effects, which will be described later, can change.
The curtain effect is an effect in which the animal character (either the rabbit character A, the bear character B, or the cat character C) hidden in the curtain is gradually revealed. The curtain effect can be executed in the symbol variation in which the pseudo continuous effect is not performed, specifically, in the symbol variation in which the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, HSP1-B, ASP1-A, or ASP1-B is derived. It is a suggestive production.
Further, the animal reach effect is one of a plurality of effects corresponding to the above-described development effect A, and although the illustration of a specific effect mode is omitted, the decorative pattern to be stopped at the end is used for various animal characters ( It is a reach effect (winning suggestion effect) followed by the characters A, B, and C appearing in the curtain effect. In other words, the animal reach production can be executed in the symbol variation derived from the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A, HSP2-A, HSP3-A, ASP1-A, ASP2-A, ASP3-A. Is.
Note that another effect corresponding to the invention effect A is a movie reach effect, which is an effect (winning suggestion effect) in which a predetermined moving image (movie) is reproduced on the main display unit 81 after the reach state is reached.

  FIG. 17A is a production lottery table for determining whether or not curtain production is executed, and FIG. 17B is a production lottery table for determining the type of reach production executed as the development production A. FIG.

In the symbol variation in which the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, HSP1-B, ASP1-A, or ASP1-B is derived, a predetermined lottery is performed in which the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (a) is referred to, Whether or not the curtain production is executed is determined.
Here, when the effect mode A or B is set, the probability that the curtain effect is determined to be executed by the lottery is 600/1000, and the probability that the curtain effect is not executed is 400/1000. On the other hand, when the effect mode C is set, the probability that the curtain effect is determined to be executed by the lottery is 300/1000, and the probability that the curtain effect is not executed is 700/1000.
That is, when the effect mode A or B is set, the occurrence frequency of the curtain effect is doubled as compared with the case where the effect mode C is set.

In addition, in the symbol variation in which the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A, HSP2-A, HSP3-A, ASP1-A, ASP2-A, ASP3-A are derived, the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (b) is referred to. A predetermined lottery is performed to determine the type of reach effect to be executed as the development effect A.
Here, when the production mode A or B is set, the probability that the execution of the animal reach production is decided by the lottery is 600/1000, and the probability that the execution of the movie reach production is decided is 400/1000. is there. On the other hand, when the production mode C is set, the probability that the execution of the animal reach production is determined by the lottery is 200/1000, and the probability that the execution of the movie reach production is determined is 800/1000.
That is, when the effect mode A or B is set, the probability that the animal reach effect is determined as the development effect A is tripled as compared with the case where the effect mode C is set. . On the other hand, when the effect mode A or B is set, the probability that the movie reach effect is determined as the development effect A is 1/2 times (half) as compared with the case where the effect mode C is set. Is configured.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the effect modes A and B are assigned different characters from each other, an effect table for determining effect modes related to the curtain effect and the animal reach effect so that the execution ratios of the different effect modes are improved. Is configured. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the production mode A, a curtain production in which the rabbit character A appears (denoted as “rabbit” in the figure) and a cat character dressed as the character A. The execution ratio of the curtain effect in the mode in which C appears (indicated as “rabbit mimicry” in the figure) and the animal reach effect in the mode in which the character A appears is given preferential treatment. In the production mode B, a curtain production in which a bear character B (indicated as "bear" in the figure) appears, and a mode in which a cat character C dressed as the character B appears (in the figure, "bear masquerade") Is given), and the execution ratio of the animal reach effect in which the character B appears is given preferential treatment.
On the other hand, in the rendering mode C, there is no rendering mode that is the preferential treatment target, and it can be said that the rendering state is the most orthodox rendering state.

As shown in FIG. 18B, the content related to the effect mode is displayed on the left sub display portion 82b. As the display contents, there are those that can specify the currently set effect mode, the selectable effect mode, and the currently selected effect mode, and the details of the process related to the effect mode update will be described later. , A state in which a production mode can be selected (hereinafter, referred to as "production mode selection state") is moved by operating the cursor button 38, and is selected immediately before when a new (special figure) symbol variation starts. The effect mode that has been set is set.
Specifically, as shown on the left side of FIG. 18B, the image (in this example, the effect mode C corresponding image mcg corresponding to the effect mode C) that allows the currently set effect mode to be specified is on the left. It is displayed in the setting effect mode display area 821 of the sub display portion 82b. When the cursor button 38 is operated in this state, the state shown on the right side of FIG. In the state shown on the right side of FIG. 18B, the effect mode A corresponding image mag, the effect mode B corresponding image mbg corresponding to the effect mode B, and the effect mode C corresponding image mcg corresponding to the effect mode C are displayed on the left sub display unit. The selection effect mode display area 822 of 82b is displayed, and it is possible to specify that the image is selected so as to surround the currently selected effect mode (in this example, the effect mode A corresponding image mag). The selected specific image ksg is displayed. When a new symbol variation is started in the state shown on the right side of FIG. 18B, the effect mode A corresponding image mag is displayed in the setting effect mode display area 821 on the left side of FIG. 18B. It becomes a state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the player can recognize the effect mode by displaying the image that allows the currently set effect mode to be specified. Further, in the present embodiment, an image that allows specification of a selectable production mode (in the present embodiment, the production mode A corresponding image mag to the production mode C corresponding image mcg, but the currently selected production mode (this In the example, only the effect mode A corresponding image mag) may be displayed), and an image (selection specification image ksg) that allows the selected effect mode to be specified can be displayed, thereby allowing the player to arbitrarily select. The effect mode can be selected.

  Therefore, a production state setting unit (production mode control unit 221) that sets one production state from a plurality of types of production states including at least the first production state (production mode A) and the second production state (production mode B). ).

<Process related to update of production mode>
Next, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the details of the process related to the update of the effect mode (effect mode counter update process, effect mode setting process) will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flow of the effect mode counter updating process, and FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flow of the effect mode setting process. Note that the effect mode counter updating process is a process executed when the cursor button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, or 38d) is operated, and the effect mode setting process is a process executed when a variation start command is received. This process is also executed by the production mode control means 221.

  In the first step S301 of the effect mode counter updating process shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being performed, and if the condition is satisfied, the effect mode counter updating process is ended and the condition is satisfied. If not, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is selected. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S307, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, the effect mode selection state is set (started). As described above, in this state, in the selected effect mode display area 822 of the left sub display portion 82b, an image that allows specification of a selectable effect mode and an image that allows specification of the currently selected effect mode. Is displayed.

  In step S307, the effect mode counter is incremented by 1. Here, the effect mode counter is a counter for specifying the selected effect mode, and the effect mode A, the effect mode B, and the effect mode C correspond in the order of the values 1, 2, and 3 of the counter.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the effect mode counter = 4. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309, and if the condition is not satisfied, the effect mode counter updating process is ended. .

  In step S311, the effect mode counter is set to 1, and the effect mode counter updating process is ended. As a result, when the selected effect mode makes one round, the initially selected effect mode is selected.

  Subsequently, in the first step S401 of the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is selected, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S403, and the condition is satisfied. If not, the effect mode setting process ends.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the effect mode counter = 1, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S405, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S407. As described above, the effect mode counter = 1 corresponds to the effect mode A.

  In step S405, effect mode A is set.

  In step S407, it is determined whether or not the presentation mode counter = 2. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S409, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S411. As described above, the effect mode counter = 2 corresponds to the effect mode B.

  In step S409, effect mode B is set.

  In step S411, effect mode C is set. In this case, the effect mode counter = 3, and as described above, the effect mode counter = 3 corresponds to the effect mode C. Therefore, in the process, the effect mode C is set.

  At step 413, the effect mode selection state (setting) is ended, and the effect mode setting process is ended.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the cursor button 38 is operated except during the big hit game, the effect mode counter updating process is executed, the effect mode selection state is set, and the effect mode counter is incremented by 1. It Then, each time the cursor button 38 is operated, the effect mode counter updating process is executed, and the effect mode counter is incremented by 1. Then, when a new symbol variation is started (the variation start command is received), the effect mode setting process is executed, and the effect mode corresponding to the current value of the effect mode counter is set. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to allow the player to arbitrarily select the staging mode to be set, during one symbol change, or for each period in which the symbol change is not executed (except during the big hit game). .

  In this embodiment, when a new symbol variation is started, the effect mode corresponding to the current value of the effect mode counter is set, but the effect mode selection state is set at the end of the symbol variation set. The effect mode corresponding to the value of the effect mode counter may be set.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a predetermined game operation (one operation of the cursor button 38) is performed in the case where the first effect state (effect mode A) is set, the second effect state (effect). In other words, it is provided with the effect state setting means (effect mode control means 221) capable of setting the mode B).
Then, in the state where the symbol variation is being executed and the start of the symbol variation is suspended, when a predetermined game operation is performed, at the end of the symbol variation being executed or at the start of the next symbol variation, It can be said that the second performance state may be set.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the RAM clear processing is executed, when the game-enabled state is set by power recovery (when the game-enabled state transition command is received), the effect mode control unit 221 The effect mode is initialized (effect mode A is set). Furthermore, as described above, in case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is not ON, a return state different from the setting change state is set as the return state, and the set value is set. The setting change process including the initialization process is not executed. Therefore, in this case, the effect mode can be initialized without initializing the set value.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be specified by displaying an image in which the currently set effect mode can be specified in the selected effect mode display area 822 of the left sub display portion 82b. Not limited to this, by setting the background image of the main display portion 81 to correspond to the currently set effect mode, the effect mode may be specified.

<About the content of the curtain production>
The contents of the curtain effect will be described below.
21 to 25 are diagrams showing one aspect of an image relating to the curtain effect shown in the main display portion 81.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the pattern CU1, which is one mode of the curtain production, has the curtain initially closed (see FIG. 21 (a)), and the curtain gradually rises so that the foot portion of the character can be visually recognized (FIG. 21 (b)), and the curtain further rises so that the character's torso part can be seen (see FIG. 21 (c)), and finally it is revealed that the character hidden in the curtain is the cat character C. It is the content of the effect (see FIG. 21D).

  As shown in FIG. 22, the pattern CU2, which is one aspect of the curtain production, has the curtain initially closed (see FIG. 22 (a)), and the curtain gradually rises to make the foot portion of the character visible (see FIG. 22 (b)), the curtain further rises and the character's torso part becomes visible (see FIG. 22 (c)), and it is finally determined that the character hidden in the curtain is the rabbit character A. The content of the effect is shown (see FIG. 22 (d)).

  As shown in FIG. 23, the pattern CU3, which is one aspect of the curtain production, has the curtain initially closed (see FIG. 23 (a)), and the curtain gradually rises so that the foot portion of the character becomes visible (see FIG. 23 (b)), the curtain further rises and the character's torso becomes visible (see FIG. 23 (c)), and it is finally determined that the character hidden in the curtain is bear character B. It is the content of the effect (see FIG. 23D).

  As shown in FIG. 24, the pattern CU4, which is one mode of curtain production, has the curtain initially closed (see FIG. 24 (a)), and the curtain gradually rises so that the foot portion of the character can be visually recognized (see FIG. 24 (b)), and the curtain further rises to make the character's torso visible (see FIG. 24 (c)), and the character C that has finally been hidden in the curtain is dressed as a rabbit character A ( The content of the effect is that it is determined to be a rabbit (see FIG. 24D).

  As shown in FIG. 25, the pattern CU5, which is one aspect of the curtain production, has the curtain initially closed (see FIG. 25 (a)), and the curtain gradually rises so that the foot portion of the character becomes visible (see FIG. 25 (b)), the curtain further rises to make the torso of the character visible (see FIG. 25 (c)), and the character C that is finally hidden in the curtain is dressed as a bear character B ( The content of the effect is such that it turns out to be a bear masquerade (see FIG. 25 (d)).

As is clear by comparing FIGS. 22 (b) and (c) and FIGS. 24 (b) and (c), as for the comparison between the pattern CU2 and the pattern CU4, the images displayed until the middle stage are Since the contents are the same, the production contents are difficult to distinguish until the character hidden in the curtain is finally revealed.
In addition, as is clear by comparing FIGS. 23 (b) and (c) and FIGS. 25 (b) and (c), as to the comparison between the pattern CU3 and the pattern CU5, the comparison between the pattern CU2 and the pattern CU4 is also performed. Similarly, since the contents of the displayed image are the same until the middle stage, the presentation contents are difficult to distinguish until the character hidden behind the curtain is finally revealed.

<About production lottery related to curtain production>
Next, the effect lottery related to the curtain effect will be described. As described above, the effect lottery is the start of the symbol fluctuation in which the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP1-A, HSP1-B, ASP1-A, and ASP1-B are derived, that is, the pseudo-serial effect is not performed. It is performed by the effect content determination means 225 at the start of the variation, and the range of the random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999.
FIG. 26 shows an effect lottery table used for the type lottery of the curtain effect referred to in the case of the effect mode A, and FIG. 27 shows an effect used for the type lottery of the curtain effect referred to in the case of the effect mode B. FIG. 28 is a diagram schematically showing the lottery table, which is an effect lottery table used in the type lottery of the curtain effect that is referred to in the case of the effect mode C.
In the present embodiment, the term “low set value” means that the current set value is any of 1 to 4, and the term “high set value” means that the current set value is 5. Or 6 is meant.

When the special setting variation pattern HSP1-A is derived in the case where the current setting value is a low setting value and the effect mode A is set, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, and 600/1000. The pattern CU2 is determined with the probability of, and other patterns (patterns CU3 to CU5) are not determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 700/1000, and other patterns (patterns CU3 to CU5) is never decided. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 600/1000, and other patterns (patterns CU3 to CU5) is never decided. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 700/1000, and other patterns (the patterns CU3 to CU5) is never decided.
On the other hand, when the special setting variation pattern HSP1-A is derived when the current setting value is the high setting value and the effect mode A is set, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, and 600 The pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of / 1000, and other patterns (patterns CU3 to CU5) are not determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 700/1000, and other patterns (patterns CU3 to CU5) is never decided. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 580/1000, and the pattern is determined with a probability of 20/1000. CU4 is determined, and other patterns (pattern CU3 or CU5) are not determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 660/1000, and the pattern is determined with a probability of 40/1000. CU4 is determined, and other patterns (pattern CU3 or CU5) are not determined.

When the current setting value is a low setting value and the effect mode B is set, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, and 600/1000. The pattern CU3 is determined with the probability of, and no other pattern (pattern CU2, CU4, or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 700/1000, and another pattern (pattern CU2, CU4 or CU5) is never determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 600/1000, and another pattern (pattern CU2, CU4 or CU5) is never determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 700/1000, and another pattern (pattern CU2, CU4 or CU5) is never determined.
On the other hand, when the special setting variation pattern HSP1-A is derived when the current setting value is a high setting value and the effect mode B is set, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, and 600 The pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of / 1000, and no other pattern (pattern CU2, CU4 or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 700/1000, and another pattern (pattern CU2, CU4 or CU5) is never determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 400/1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 580/1000, and the pattern is determined with a probability of 20/1000. CU5 is determined, and other patterns (pattern CU2 or CU4) are not determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 300/1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 660/1000, and the pattern is determined with a probability of 40/1000. CU5 is determined, and other patterns (pattern CU2 or CU4) are not determined.

When the current set value is a low set value and the effect mode C is set, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 800/1000, and 100/1000. The pattern CU2 is determined with the probability of, the pattern CU3 is determined with the probability of 100/1000, and no other pattern (pattern CU4 or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 600/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000, and the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000. CU3 is determined, and no other pattern (pattern CU4 or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 800/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 100/1000, and the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 100/1000. CU3 is determined, and no other pattern (pattern CU4 or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 600/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000, and the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000. CU3 is determined, and no other pattern (pattern CU4 or CU5) is determined.
On the other hand, when the special setting variation pattern HSP1-A is derived when the current setting value is a high setting value and the effect mode C is set, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 800/1000, and 100 The pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of / 1000, the pattern CU3 is determined with a probability of 100/1000, and no other pattern (pattern CU4 or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 600/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000, and the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000. CU3 is determined, and no other pattern (pattern CU4 or CU5) is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 800/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 90/1000, and the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 90/1000. CU3 is determined, pattern CU4 is determined with a probability of 10/1000, and pattern CU5 is determined with a probability of 10/1000. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B is derived, the pattern CU1 is determined with a probability of 600/1000, the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000, and the pattern CU2 is determined with a probability of 200/1000. CU3 is determined, pattern CU4 is determined with a probability of 20/1000, and pattern CU5 is determined with a probability of 20/1000.

As described above, since all the aspects related to the curtain effect are assigned different lottery values depending on whether or not the big hit is hit (based on the special figure variation pattern), it can be said that the effect is a suggestion for winning.
Further, among the patterns related to the curtain effect, the patterns CU2 to CU5 are assigned different lottery values depending on whether the current set value is the low set value or the high set value, and thus can be said to be the setting suggestion effect. .
Further, the patterns CU4 and CU5 among the aspects in the curtain production can be determined only by the symbol fluctuations in which the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern ASP1-A or ASP1-B) that can be derived at the time of jackpot winning is derived. Therefore, it can be said that it is a big hit winning finalization production.
Further, among the modes in the curtain production, the pattern CU4 and the pattern CU5 are assigned the lottery value only to the high set value (when the set value is 5 or 6), so that the high set value is definitely suggested Can be said to be
Furthermore, it can be said that the pattern CU2 and the pattern CU4 among the aspects in the curtain production are the productions in which the execution ratio is higher in the production mode A than in the production mode C.
Furthermore, it can be said that the patterns CU3 and CU5 among the aspects in the curtain production are productions in which the execution ratio is higher in the production mode B than in the production mode C.
Further, it can be said that the pattern CU1 of the aspects in the curtain rendering is an rendering in which the execution ratio is lower in the rendering mode A or the rendering mode B than in the rendering mode C.

Although not shown, the effect content determination unit 225 does not have to determine the mode of the curtain effect in the symbol variation (the symbol variation having a variation time of 3200 milliseconds) in which the special figure variation pattern HNP-A is derived. Good (the execution rate may be zero).
Although not shown, the effect content determination means 225 is shown in FIGS. 21 to 25 by effect lottery in the symbol fluctuation (symbol fluctuation having a fluctuation time of 5600 milliseconds) from which the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B is derived. The content of (a), that is, an image in which the curtain is closed may be displayed, and the curtain effect may be decided to end.
Although not shown, the effect content determination means 225 uses the effect lottery in the symbol fluctuation (symbol fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 8000 milliseconds) in which the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-C is derived, and the effect contents determination means 225 in FIGS. The contents from (a) to (b), that is, an image of the state in which the curtain is closed is displayed, and the curtain effect is determined to end when the curtain gradually rises and the foot portion of the character becomes visible. You may.
Although not shown, the production content determination unit 225 uses the production lottery in the design variation (the design variation of which the variation time is 11200 milliseconds) in which the special figure variation pattern HNP-D is derived, and thus, in FIGS. The contents from (a) to (c), that is, the image of the state in which the curtain is closed is displayed, the curtain gradually rises and the foot part of the character becomes visible, and the curtain further rises and the torso part of the character is displayed. You may decide the curtain production of the mode which ends when it becomes visible.

<About production lottery related to animal reach production>
Next, the effect lottery related to the animal reach effect will be described. The effect lottery is performed by the effect content determination unit 225 at the start of the symbol change in which the special figure variation patterns HSP1-A, HSP2-A, HSP3-A, ASP1-A, ASP2-A, and ASP3-A are derived. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999.
FIG. 29 is a production lottery table used for the type lottery of the animal reach production referred to in the production mode A, and FIG. 30 is used for the type lottery of the animal reach production referred to in the production mode B. 31 is a diagram schematically showing an effect lottery table used, and FIG. 31 is an effect lottery table used in the type lottery of the animal reach effect referred to in the effect mode C.
In addition, "AN1" to "AN3" described in FIGS. 29 to 31 as the "animal reach production type" all indicate the mode of animal reach production, and the pattern AN1 is the cat character C last. The pattern AN2 has the effect of chasing the decorative pattern, the pattern AN2 has the effect of chasing the decorative pattern that the rabbit character A stops last, and the pattern AN3 has the effect of the bear character B stopping last. The content of the performance follows the pattern.

  When the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A is derived in the case where the effect mode A is set, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 880/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 120/1000, and the pattern AN3. Is never decided. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 860/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 140/1000, and the pattern AN3 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 840/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 160/1000, and the pattern AN3 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 100/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 900/1000, and the pattern AN3 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 90/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 910/1000, and the pattern AN3 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 80/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 920/1000, and the pattern AN3 is determined. There is no.

  In the case where the effect mode B is set, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 880/1000, the pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 120/1000, and the pattern AN2. Is never decided. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 860/1000, the pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 140/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 840/1000, the pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 160/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 100/1000, the pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 900/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 90/1000, the pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 910/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined. There is no. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 80/1000, the pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 920/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined. There is no.

  In the case where the effect mode C is set, when the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 880/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 60/1000, and 60/1000. The pattern AN3 is determined with a probability of 1000. In addition, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 860/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 70/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 70/1000. AN3 is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 840/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 80/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 80/1000. AN3 is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 880/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 60/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 60/1000. AN3 is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 860/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 70/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 70/1000. AN3 is determined. Further, in this case, when the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is derived, the pattern AN1 is determined with a probability of 840/1000, the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 80/1000, and the pattern AN2 is determined with a probability of 80/1000. AN3 is determined.

As described above, all the aspects related to the animal reach production are different from each other in that the different lottery values are assigned (based on the special figure variation pattern) depending on whether or not the big hit is hit, and thus, it can be said that they are the winning suggestion productions.
In addition, since all the aspects related to the animal reach effect are assigned the lottery value regardless of the current setting value, it can be said that they are not included in the setting suggestion effect.
Further, among the modes in the animal reach effect, the pattern AN2 is an effect in which the execution rate is higher in the effect mode A than in the effect mode C, and at the same time, the expectation of winning the jackpot is increased. It can be said that there is.
Further, among the modes in the animal reach effect, the pattern AN3 is an effect in which the execution ratio is higher in the effect mode B than in the effect mode C, and the expectation of winning the jackpot is increased. It can be said that there is.
Further, among the modes in the animal reach effect, the pattern AN1 is an effect in which the execution ratio is lower in the effect mode A or the effect mode B than in the effect mode C, and the jackpot expectation degree. It can be said that the production is low.

<Regarding lighting control of the stock display lamp 85>
Next, the stock display processing relating to the lighting control of the stock display lamp 85 executed by the lighting effect control unit 228 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. Note that FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the stock display processing.

  In the first step S501, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command is received. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S503, and if the condition is not satisfied, the stock display process is ended.

  In step S503, stock lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined lottery table. Here, the winning probability of the stock lottery (lottery value assigned to the predetermined lottery table) is invariant regardless of the current set value, and is invariant regardless of the result of the special figure win / no judgment.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the result of the stock lottery performed in step S503 is winning or non-winning. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S507, and if the condition is not satisfied, Stock display processing ends.

In step S507, the stock display lamp 85 is updated. Specifically, the lighting effect control means 228 turns on the LED of "1" when the number of the LEDs of the stock display lamp 85 which is turned on at that time is 0, and turns on the LED of "2" when the number is one. If there are two, the "3" LED is turned on, if there are three, the "4" LED is turned on, if there are four, the "5" LED is turned on, and if there are five, the "6" LED is turned on. Is turned on, the LED of "7" is turned on when there are six, and the LED of "8" is turned on when there are seven.
In addition, the lighting effect control unit 228 ends the stock display process after performing the process of step S507.

<Control of roulette setting suggestion production>
Subsequently, the control of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed by the lighting effect control unit 228 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. Note that FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the roulette setting suggestion effect control processing. FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for lighting number lottery.
The roulette setting suggestion effect control process shown in FIG. 33 is performed by the lighting effect control means 228 after the stock display process shown in FIG. 32. As described above, since the stock display process is a process executed when the fluctuation start command is received, the roulette setting suggestive effect control process can be restated as a process executed after the fluctuation start command is received. Here, the execution timing of the roulette setting suggestive effect control process may be substantially the same as the time when the variation start command is received (immediately after the stock display process), or the result of the stock display process is reflected on the stock display lamp 85. It may be thereafter (after turning on the stock display lamp 85).

  The roulette setting suggesting effect is an effect that is executed when all (8) of the stock display lamps 85 are turned on, and the variable effect of the stock display lamps 85 (“1” to “8” are sequentially or randomly. Then, after the effect of repeating lighting and extinguishing light one after another), the current set value is suggested by the numerical value (lighting number) attached to the finally lighted LED.

  In the first step S601, it is determined whether or not all the stock display lamps 85 are lit, that is, whether or not the eight LEDs of the stock display lamps 85 are lit. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S603. When the condition is not satisfied, the roulette setting suggestion effect control process is ended.

  In step S603, a lighting number lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined lottery table, and it is determined which LED among the LEDs included in the stock display lamp 85 is to be turned on as a result of the roulette setting suggesting effect. .

The lottery table for the lighting number lottery shown in FIG. 34 is referred to by the lighting effect control means 228.
When referring to the lottery table, the lighting effect control unit 228 determines an effect mode in which the LED of “1” is turned on with a probability of 300/1000 when the current setting value is 1, and 140/1000. With the probability of lighting the LED of “2” is determined, with the probability of 130/1000 the lighting of the LED with “3” is determined, and with the probability of 120/1000 lighting the LED of “4” The effect mode to be turned on is determined, the effect mode for turning on the LED "5" is determined with a probability of 100/1000, the effect mode for turning on the LED "6" is determined with a probability of 90/1000, and "7". Alternatively, there is no case where the effect mode for turning on the LED of “8” is determined. Therefore, the expected value of the numerical value (lighting number) of the LED of the stock display lamp 85 that is lighted as a result of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed when the current setting value is 1 is 2.9.
When referring to the lottery table, the lighting effect control unit 228 determines an effect mode in which the LED of “1” is turned on with a probability of 140/1000 when the current setting value is 2, and 300/1000. With the probability of lighting the LED of "2", with the probability of 180/1000 the LED with the lighting of "3" is determined, and with the probability of 150/1000, lighting the LED of "4" The effect mode to be turned on is determined, the effect mode for turning on the LED "5" is determined with a probability of 120/1000, the effect mode for turning on the LED "6" is determined with a probability of 110/1000, and "7". Alternatively, there is no case where the effect mode for turning on the LED of “8” is decided (the probability of being decided is 0). Therefore, the expected value of the numerical value (lighting number) of the LED of the stock display lamp 85 that is turned on as a result of the roulette setting suggesting effect executed when the current setting value is 2 is 3.14.
When referring to the lottery table, the lighting effect control unit 228 determines an effect mode in which the LED of “1” is turned on with a probability of 130/1000 when the current setting value is 3, and 160/1000. With the probability of lighting the LED of "2" is determined, with the probability of 300/1000 the lighting of the LED with "3" is determined, and with the probability of 160/1000 lighting the LED of "4" The effect mode to be turned on is determined, the effect mode for turning on the LED of "5" is determined with a probability of 130/1000, the effect mode for turning on the LED of "6" is determined with a probability of 120/1000, and "7". Alternatively, there is no case where the effect mode for turning on the LED of “8” is decided (the probability of being decided is 0). Therefore, the expected value of the numerical value (lighting number) of the LED of the stock display lamp 85 that is lighted as a result of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed when the current setting value is 3 is 3.36.
When referring to the lottery table, the lighting effect control unit 228 determines an effect mode in which the LED of “1” is turned on with a probability of 120/1000 when the current setting value is 4, and 140/1000. With the probability of lighting the LED of "2" is determined, with the probability of 160/1000 the lighting of the LED with "3" is determined, and with the probability of 300/1000 lighting the LED of "4" The effect mode to be turned on is determined, the effect mode to turn on the LED of "5" is determined with a probability of 150/1000, the effect mode to turn on the LED of "6" is determined with a probability of 130/1000, and "7". Alternatively, there is no case where the effect mode for turning on the LED of “8” is decided (the probability of being decided is 0). Therefore, the expected value of the numerical value (lighting number) of the LED of the stock display lamp 85 that is lighted as a result of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed when the current setting value is 4 is 3.67.
When referring to the lottery table, the lighting effect control unit 228 determines an effect mode for lighting the LED of “1” with a probability of 100/1000 when the current setting value is 5, and 110/1000. With the probability of lighting the LED of “2” is determined, with the probability of 140/1000 the lighting of the LED of “3” is determined, and with the probability of 160/1000 lighting the LED of “4” The effect mode to be turned on is determined, the effect mode to turn on the LED of "5" is determined with a probability of 300/1000, and the effect mode to turn on the LED of "6" is determined with a probability of 140/1000. With the probability of "7", the effect mode for turning on the LED is determined, and with the probability of "30/1000", the effect mode for turning on the LED with "8" is determined. Therefore, the expected value of the numerical value (lighting number) of the LED of the stock display lamp 85 that is lighted as a result of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed when the current setting value is 5 is 4.1.
When referring to the lottery table, the lighting effect control unit 228 determines an effect mode for lighting the LED of "1" with a probability of 90/1000 when the current setting value is 6, and 110/1000. With the probability of lighting the LED of “2” is determined, with the probability of 130/1000 the lighting of the LED of “3” is determined, and with the probability of 150/1000 lighting the LED of “4” The effect mode to be turned on is determined, the effect mode to turn on the LED of "5" is determined with a probability of 170/1000, and the effect mode to turn on the LED of "6" is determined with a probability of 300/1000. With the probability of "7", the effect mode for turning on the LED is determined, and with the probability of "20/1000", the effect mode for turning on the LED with "8" is determined. Therefore, the expected value of the numerical value (lighting number) of the LED of the stock display lamp 85 that is lighted as a result of the roulette setting suggestive effect executed when the current setting value is 6 is 4.32.
Therefore, it can be said that the expected value of the lighting number in the roulette setting suggesting effect tends to increase as the current setting value increases.
Further, it can be said that the lighting number in the roulette setting suggesting effect has the highest probability (ratio) of being a value equal to the current setting value.
Furthermore, the production mode in which the LED of “7” or “8” is turned on is a production mode that can be determined only when the set value is 5 or 6, and thus the roulette setting suggestive production of the production mode is advantageous. It can be said that it is an effect (high setting definite effect) that definitely suggests the set value (the set value is 5 or 6).
Furthermore, as for the effect mode in which the LED of “7” is turned on, the ratio determined when the setting value is 6 is higher than that when the setting value is 5, and the LED of “8” is As for the production mode that lights up, since the ratio determined when the setting value is 5 is higher than that when the setting value is 6, the roulette setting of the production mode in which the LED of “7” lights up It can be said that the suggestion effect is an effect that suggests an advantageous setting value as compared with the roulette setting suggestion effect in the effect mode in which the “8” LED is turned on.

In step S605, the roulette setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode determined by the lighting number lottery performed in step S603 (the LED of the determined lighting number is turned on), and the process proceeds to step S607.
In step S607, the number of lit stock display lamps 85 is set to 0 (all lights off). In addition, the lighting effect control unit 228 ends the stock display process after performing the process of step S607.

Hereinafter, the execution period of the roulette setting suggesting effect will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.
"T0" illustrated in FIG. 35 represents the start timing of the symbol fluctuation (the timing at which the fluctuation start command is transmitted / received) when the above stock display processing is executed and all the stock display lamps 85 are turned on. "T1" illustrated in FIG. 35 represents the timing at which the roulette setting suggesting effect control process is executed after the stock display process (start timing of the roulette setting suggesting effect). "T2" illustrated in FIG. 35 represents the timing at which the stock display lamp 85 of the lighting number determined by the roulette setting suggestion effect control process is turned on (timing for notifying the result of the roulette setting suggestion effect). "T3" illustrated in FIG. 35 represents the timing at which the stock display lamp 85 of the lighting number determined by the roulette setting suggestion effect control process ends (timing of ending the roulette setting suggestion effect).
Note that, in FIG. 35, a period during which the stock display lamp 85 is fully lit (T0 to T1), a period during which the stock display lamp 85 is fluctuating (T1 to T2), and a stock display of the determined lighting number are shown. The lighting period (T2 to T3) of the lamp 85 is invariable in any of the cases (a) to (d), that is, regardless of the set value (the lighting number lottery performed with reference to the set value. Although it is illustrated on the assumption that it is constant regardless of the result, execution of the roulette setting suggestive effect according to the present invention is not limited to this. That is, at least a part of the execution period (T0 to T1, T1 to T2, and T2 to T3) related to the roulette setting suggestive effect may change depending on the case (based on the set value).

FIG. 35 (a) is a time of the roulette setting suggestive effect in the case where the total period (T0 to T3) during which the roulette setting suggesting effect is executed is shorter than the variation time of the symbol variation at which the roulette setting suggestive effect is started. It is a chart.
As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in this case, the entire execution period of the roulette setting suggestive effect falls within one symbol variation.

FIG. 35 (b) is a total variation period (T0 to T2) of the total lighting period of the stock display lamp 85 and the variation period of the stock display lamp 85 during execution of the roulette setting suggestive effect, and the symbol variation at which the roulette setting suggestive effect is started. 9 is a time chart of a roulette setting suggesting effect when the variation time is shorter than
As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in this case, the lighting of the stock display lamp 85 of the lighting number determined in the roulette setting suggesting effect (the notification of the result of the roulette setting suggesting effect) is spread over two consecutive symbol fluctuations. Will be done.

FIG. 35C is a roulette setting in the case where the total lighting period (T0 to T1) of the stock display lamp 85 during execution of the roulette setting suggesting effect is shorter than the variation time of the symbol variation at which the roulette setting suggesting effect is started. It is a time chart of suggestive production.
As shown in FIG. 35 (c), in this case, the fluctuation of the stock display lamp 85 in the roulette setting suggestive effect is performed over two consecutive symbol fluctuations.

FIG. 35 (d) is a roulette setting when the variation time of the symbol variation at which the roulette setting suggesting effect is started is shorter than the total lighting period (T0 to T1) of the stock display lamp 85 during execution of the roulette setting suggesting effect. It is a time chart of suggestive production.
As shown in FIG. 35 (d), in this case, all lighting of the stock display lamp 85 in the roulette setting suggesting effect is performed over two consecutive symbol fluctuations.

  In addition, in FIGS. 35 (b) to (d), the time charts in the case where the roulette setting suggesting production is executed over two consecutive symbol variations are shown, but the symbol variations more than that time. There may be a case where the roulette setting suggestion effect is executed across the lines.

As described above, all the aspects related to the roulette setting suggesting effect are not included in the winning suggesting effect because the effect lottery is performed regardless of whether or not the jackpot is hit (without referring to the special pattern variation pattern). I can say.
In addition, all the aspects related to the roulette setting suggestion effect are set suggestion effects because the lottery value is assigned in association with the current setting value.
Furthermore, since the effect lottery related to the roulette setting suggestion effect does not refer to the effect mode that is set, it can be said that it is an effect that is executed with a predetermined probability without depending on the effect mode.
Furthermore, it can be said that the roulette setting suggestive effect is an effect that can be accommodated in a single symbol variation or in a case where it spans a plurality of symbol variations.
Further, it can be said that the set value set in the process for satisfying the execution condition of the roulette setting suggesting effect (the lottery process in step S503 and the determination process in step S601) is not referred to. Since the execution ratio of the roulette setting suggestive effect does not change depending on the set value set in this way, it is possible to obtain a stable effect.

<Comparison of the first setting suggesting effect, the second setting suggesting effect, and other effects>
Subsequently, a comparison between the above-described first setting suggestive effect, second setting suggestive effect, and other effects will be described.
Hereinafter, the curtain effect according to the pattern CU2 or CU4 is the "first setting suggestion effect" in the present invention, the curtain effect according to the pattern CU3 or CU5 is the "second setting suggestion effect" in the present invention, and the animal reach according to the pattern AN2. The effect corresponds to the "first notice effect" in the present invention, the animal reach effect related to the pattern AN3 corresponds to the "second notice effect" in the present invention, and the roulette setting suggestion effect corresponds to the "third setting suggestion effect" in the present invention. The features that can be found in the case of doing so will be described.

The processing of the first sub-control board 200 (the effect content determination means 225 or the lighting effect control means 228) relating to the execution of the curtain effect and the execution of the roulette setting suggestion effect is performed in a plurality of kinds of effect modes (patterns CU1 to CU5 or the lighting numbers are different. When determining one effect mode from "1" to "8"), the probability of determining the effect mode changes with reference to the set value that is set.
Therefore, it is determined whether or not the execution condition is satisfied by referring to the set value that is set in the effect that is executed by the effect control unit (first sub-control board 200) controlling the effect unit. In other words, it can be said that the setting suggestive effect is included.

Further, for the pattern CU2 or CU4 among the rendering modes related to the curtain rendering, the probability determined in the rendering mode A, the probability determined in the rendering mode C, and the probability determined in the rendering mode B are higher in this order. Then, for the pattern CU3 or CU5 of the rendering modes related to the curtain rendering, the probability determined in the rendering mode B, the probability determined in the rendering mode C, and the probability determined in the rendering mode A are higher in this order. Regarding the pattern CU1 of the rendering modes related to the curtain rendering, the probability determined in the rendering mode A and the probability determined in the rendering mode B are equal, and the probability determined in the rendering mode C is higher than the probability. .
Therefore, for the setting suggestion effect, the first setting suggestion effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU2 or CU4) executed when the satisfaction of the first condition is determined by the effect control means, and the second condition by the effect control means. In other words, the second setting suggestion effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU3 or CU5) that is executed when the satisfaction of is determined is included. Then, as compared with the case of the second effect state (effect mode B), the rate at which the satisfaction of the first condition is determined in the first effect state (effect mode A) is high, and the first effect is achieved. In other words, the proportion of determination that the second condition is satisfied is higher in the second effect state than in the state.
Further, the plurality of types of effect states include a third effect state (effect mode C) that is different from the first effect state (effect mode A) and the second effect state (effect mode B), and the third effect state. The rate at which the first setting suggestion effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU2 or CU4) is determined in the effect state is lower than that in the first effect state, and is the second effect state. It is higher than that at the time, and the rate at which the second setting suggestive effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU3 or CU5) is determined in the third effect state is when the second effect state. It can be said in other words that it is lower than that and higher than when it is in the first effect state.
In this way, since the execution ratio of some setting suggestive effects (first setting suggesting effect and second setting suggesting effect) changes depending on the set effect state, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with these setting suggestive effects. As a result, it is possible to maintain and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the present embodiment, the proportion of determination of satisfaction of the first condition is higher in the first effect state (effect mode A) than in the second effect state (effect mode B). The embodiment in which the rate at which the satisfaction of the second condition is determined is low is illustrated, but at this time, the rate at which the satisfaction of the second condition is determined need not necessarily be low, and the object of the present invention is achieved. Within the range, it is allowed that the ratio is high or that the ratio is equal.
Further, in the present embodiment, the proportion of the satisfaction of the second condition is higher in the second effect state than in the first effect state, and the satisfaction of the first condition is determined. Although exemplified by an embodiment in which the ratio is low, the ratio at which the satisfaction of the first condition is determined may not necessarily be low at this time, in the range to achieve the object of the present invention, the ratio is high, Or allow the ratio to be equal.

Further, the processing of the first sub-control board 200 (effect content determination means 225) relating to the execution of the animal reach effect, when determining one effect mode from a plurality of kinds of effect modes (patterns AN1 to AN3), Do not refer to the set value. As a matter of course, the lottery tables referred to in the production lottery related to the execution of the curtain production and the animal reach production are individually provided and are independent processes.
Therefore, in the effect executed by the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) controlling the effect means, the first setting suggestion effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU2 or CU4) and the second setting suggestion. A first notice effect (animal reach effect according to pattern AN2) and a second notice effect (animal reach effect according to pattern AN3) that are different from both of the effects (curtain effect according to pattern CU3 or CU5) are included. It can be said that both the notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that are determined without referring to the set value that is set regarding whether or not the execution condition is satisfied.

In addition, regarding the pattern AN2 of the effect modes related to the animal reach effect, the probability determined in the effect mode A, the probability determined in the effect mode C, and the probability determined in the effect mode B are higher in this order. Then, regarding the pattern AN3 in the effect mode related to the animal reach effect, the probability determined in the effect mode B, the probability determined in the effect mode C, and the probability determined in the effect mode A are higher in this order. Regarding the pattern AN1 in the production mode related to the animal reach production, the probability determined in the production mode A and the probability determined in the production mode B are equal, and the probability determined in the production mode C is higher than the probability. high.
Therefore, the first notice effect (animal reach effect relating to the pattern AN2) is executed in the first effect state (effect mode A) as compared to the second effect state (effect mode B). And the second notice effect (animal reach effect related to pattern AN3) is an effect in which the execution rate is higher in the second effect state than in the first effect state. It can be restated as something.

Here, focusing on the patterns CU4 and CU5 among the effect modes related to the curtain effect, and the patterns AN2 and AN3 among the effect modes related to the animal reach effect, it can be said as follows.
First, the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU4) in the first effect state (effect mode A) is higher than that in the second effect state (effect mode B). When the first degree of increase (20/1000 or 40/1000) is in the first effect state as compared to the second effect state, the first notice effect (animal reach effect according to pattern AN2) In other words, it is smaller than the third degree (120/1000 to 920/1000) in which the execution ratio of () is high.
A second degree (20/1000) in which the execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect (curtain effect according to the pattern CU5) is higher when in the second effect state than in the first effect state. Or 40/1000) has a higher execution rate of the second notice effect (animal reach effect according to the pattern AN3) in the second effect state than in the first effect state. In other words, it is smaller than the degree (120/1000 to 920/1000).
In this way, when the execution ratio of a part of the effects increases due to the change of the effect mode, the extent to which the execution ratio of the effects that suggests the current setting value increases increases the execution ratio of the effects that do not suggest the current setting value. Since it is suppressed compared to the degree, it is possible to prevent the current setting value from being easily guessed, and as a result, the game property can be maintained and the enjoyment of the game can be maintained and improved.

In addition, "one degree is smaller than the other degree" means that at least one of the cases where one degree and the other degree are expressed as a ratio or one degree and the other degree are expressed as a difference is satisfied. It's enough.
That is, "the first degree is smaller than the third degree" means that the probability that the first setting suggestion effect is executed in the first effect state is A, and the first effect in the second effect state is first. The probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed is B, the probability that the first notice effect is executed in the first effect state is C, and the probability that the first notice effect is executed in the second effect state is D. Then, it can be rephrased as satisfying at least one of (A−B) <(C−D) or (A / B) <(C / D).
In addition, the same applies to "the second degree is smaller than the fourth degree".

Further, the processing of the first sub-control board 200 (lighting effect control means 228) relating to the execution of the roulette setting suggesting effect refers to one of the plurality of effect modes with reference to the set value. Is to determine. Here, the process related to the execution of the roulette setting suggesting effect is performed separately from the process related to the execution of the curtain effect and the animal reach effect, and is independent of each other. Also, the effect lottery for determining the effect mode related to the roulette setting suggestion effect is performed with a predetermined probability regardless of the type of effect mode that is set, and the effect mode is changed based on the change of the effect mode. The degree of change can be neglected (generally zero) in any of the presentation modes.
Therefore, in the effect executed by the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) controlling the effect means, the first setting suggesting effect, the second setting suggesting effect, the first notice effect and the second It can be said that the third setting suggestion effect (roulette setting suggestion effect according to all the effect modes) different from the notice effect is included.
In addition, a fifth degree in which the execution ratio of the third setting suggestion effect is higher when the first effect state (effect mode A) is higher than that in the second effect state (effect mode B) (generally). 0) is smaller than the first degree (20/1000 or 40/1000), and the third setting suggestion performance is executed when the second performance state is in comparison with the first performance state. It can be rephrased that the sixth degree (roughly zero) at which the ratio becomes high is smaller than the second degree (20/1000 or 40/1000).
As a result, the above-described effect (difficulty of guessing the set value and maintaining the game) can be enhanced.

Furthermore, in the production lottery that determines the production mode related to the curtain production (lottery that refers to the production lottery tables in FIGS. 26 to 28), the probability that the pattern CU4 is determined in the production mode A (20/1000). Or 40/1000) is higher than the probability (10/1000 or 20/1000) that the pattern CU4 is determined in the effect mode C. In the production lottery related to the curtain production, the probability (20/1000 or 40/1000) that the pattern CU5 is determined in the production mode B is the probability that the pattern CU5 is determined in the production mode C ( 10/1000 or 20/1000).
On the other hand, in the effect lottery (lottery that refers to the effect lottery tables of FIGS. 29 to 31) that determines the effect mode related to the animal reach effect, the probability that the pattern AN2 is determined in the effect mode A (120/1000, 140/1000, 160/1000, 900/1000, 910/1000, or 920/1000) is a probability (60/1000, 70/1000, 80/1000, 60/1000, 70/1000, 80/1000, in which the pattern AN2 is determined when the production mode C is selected. 60/1000, 70/1000, or 80/1000). In the production lottery related to the animal reach production, the probability that the pattern AN3 is determined when the production mode B is set (120/1000, 140/1000, 160/1000, 900/1000, 910/1000, or 920/1000. ) Is higher than the probability (60/1000, 70/1000, 80/1000, 60/1000, 70/1000, or 80/1000) that the pattern AN3 is determined in the production mode C. There is.
Here, the degree of probability that the pattern CU4 or CU5 is determined is doubled in the effect lottery for determining the effect mode related to the curtain effect, whereas the pattern is selected in the effect lottery for determining the effect mode related to the animal reach effect. Since the degree to which the probability of AN2 or AN3 is determined is 2 to 15 times higher, the former degree is smaller than the latter degree in combination with the above-mentioned difference in the degree of the production lottery that determines the presence or absence of execution. I can say.

Here, in the production mode of the specific production (curtain production) that can be determined by the production control means (first sub-control board 200), the proportion determined when the set value is low compared to when the set value is high. Can be said to include a production mode (pattern CU2 or CU3) having a high value and a production mode (pattern CU4 or CU5) having a higher proportion determined when the setting value is higher than when the setting value is low. .
As is clear from the comparison between the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 26 or FIG. 27 and the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 28, the pattern CU2 or CU3 when in the effect mode A or B compared to when in the effect mode C. The degree to which is determined is twice as high. On the other hand, the extent to which the pattern CU4 or CU5 is determined in the production mode A or B is higher than that in the production mode C, which is 3.5 to 6 times. In other words, it is smaller than the latter.
As a result, it is possible to more strongly suppress the rate at which the pattern CU2 or CU3 that suggests a more advantageous set value (high set value) is determined, and the above-mentioned effect (difficulty in guessing the set value and maintenance of the game) Can be strengthened.
Note that, in the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the former degree is smaller than the latter degree is illustrated, but even in an embodiment in which the former degree is equal to the latter degree, the effect can be maintained, so that the present invention can be implemented. In, the embodiment is also acceptable.

In the present embodiment, both the curtain effect and the roulette setting suggestion effect that the lighting number is “7” or “8” performed in the pattern CU4 or CU5 are executed when the set value that is set is a low set value. It is common in that it is an effect that can be executed when the set value that is not set and is set to a high setting value, that is, an effect that definitely indicates a high setting value.
Here, it is preferable that the execution ratio of the former effect mode is smaller than the execution ratio of the latter effect mode regardless of the effect state that is set. This is because, from the viewpoint of difficulty in guessing the set value and maintaining the game property, among the effects that definitely suggest the high set value, the execution ratio changes depending on the effect mode. This is because it is desirable that the execution ratio is limited as compared with the latter effect mode which is not so.
According to the example of the present embodiment, the probability of deriving the special figure variation patterns ASP1-A and ASP1-B, which are the premise of the curtain effect performed in the pattern CU4 or CU5, FIG. 17A or FIGS. The features described above can be realized by adjusting the lottery value in the lottery table shown in FIG. 23, the lottery process in step S503 and the determination process in step S601, or by adjusting the lottery value in the lottery table shown in FIG.

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description will be listed below.

  First, with respect to the probability, ratio, and frequency of the present embodiment and its modifications, the lower one may not be won as long as each relationship is secured, and the higher one must be won. Good. In either case, the lottery itself may not be performed.

  Further, in the above description, the recovery state at power recovery is determined by referring to the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at power recovery, but the continuous operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 from power recovery is the specified time. (For example, 3 s) may be referred to. By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

  Further, in the above description, the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (the open / closed state of the middle frame 17) is referred to when determining the return state at the time of power recovery, but the return state is not referred to. May be set. In this case, the return state at power recovery may be set uniformly according to the case where the middle frame opening door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

  Further, the display regarding the performance of the gaming machine displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is not limited to the above-mentioned base value, but the performance (design value) of the gaming machine such as so-called "feature ratio" or "feature continuous ratio". Any index may be adopted as long as it is an index for evaluating.

  The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

  In the above-described embodiment, among those described as suggestions regarding the set value, at least a part of those described as the setting suggestion effect that suggests the current set value is changed to an effect that suggests whether or not the setting is changed at the time of power recovery. May be.

The "first setting suggestion effect", "second setting suggestion effect", "first notice effect", "second notice effect", and "third setting suggestion effect" according to the present invention are executed as illustrated in this embodiment. The condition is not limited to the one executed according to the content of the presentation, and can be changed as appropriate.
For example, in the present embodiment, except for the roulette setting suggestion effect corresponding to the “third setting suggestion effect”, “first setting suggestion effect”, “second setting suggestion effect”, “first notice effect”, and “first notice effect” Although the "second notice effect" has been described as being an effect that can be accommodated in a single symbol variation, it may be an effect capable of straddling a plurality of consecutive symbol variations, similarly to the "third setting suggestion effect".
By such a modified example, a predetermined game operation (corresponding to the operation of the cursor button 38 in the above-described embodiment) for changing the effect mode is performed in the symbol variation in which any of the above effects is executed. Even in the case, it is desirable that the effect is executed across the next symbol variation from the symbol variation in which the predetermined game operation is performed. This is to prevent the entertainment of the game from being deteriorated due to the obstruction of the performance of the production.

  In the above embodiment, the "first setting suggestion effect", the "second setting suggestion effect", the "first notice effect", and the "second notice effect" are all determined whether or not to be executed at the start of the symbol variation. Although it has been illustrated that the effect lottery for determining the mode based on the special figure variation pattern derived thereafter is performed, the execution condition may be satisfied by a mode including these in one process.

In the above embodiment, the “first setting suggestion effect”, the “second setting suggestion effect”, the “first notice effect”, and the “second notice effect” are the contents of the effect based on the derived special map variation pattern. However, the "third setting suggestion effect" is an effect in which the effect content (mode) is determined without referring to the derived special figure variation pattern. Absent.
For example, with respect to any of the “first setting suggestion effect”, the “second setting suggestion effect”, the “first notice effect”, the “second notice effect”, and the “third setting suggestion effect”, the pre-determination means 125 is used. An effect (so-called look-ahead effect) in which the effect content (mode) is determined based on the determination result may be used.

In the above embodiment, the first suggestive presentation effect, the “second suggestive presentation effect”, the “first notice production”, and the “second notice production” are all suggested suggestion productions that suggest the expectation of winning the jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, at least a part of them may be an effect (a big hit start demonstration, a big hit middle effect (round effect), a big hit end demonstration, etc.) performed during a big hit, or a game state (a special figure variation pattern deriving state). ) May be performed along with the transition of () (so-called result presentation performed at the end of so-called rush).

  In the above embodiment, the setting value corresponding to the “high setting value” is set to 1 to 4 and the setting value corresponding to the “low setting value” is set to 5 or 6, but in the embodiment of the present invention, the “high setting value” is set. It suffices that the set value corresponding to the “value” is more advantageous than the “low set value” as a whole, and the specific correspondence relationship is not particularly limited.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A game machine in which one setting value is set from a plurality of setting values, and the probability of winning a big hit is determined by the set value that is set, and a production means and production control for controlling the production means Means, and a production state setting means for setting one production state from a plurality of types of production states including at least a first production state and a second production state, and the production control means controls the production means. The effect executed by doing includes a setting suggestion effect in which it is determined whether or not the execution condition is satisfied by referring to the set value that is set, and the setting suggestion effect includes the effect control. A first setting suggestion effect executed when the satisfaction of the first condition is determined by the means, and a second setting suggestion effect executed when the satisfaction of the second condition is determined by the effect control means, Included The rate at which the satisfaction of the first condition is determined is higher when in the first production state than when in the second production state, and compared to when in the first production state A gaming machine in which the proportion of determination of satisfaction of the second condition is high when in the second effect state.
(2) The proportion of the satisfaction of the first condition determined in the first performance state is higher than that in the second performance state, and the satisfaction of the second condition is determined. The rate of determining whether the second condition is satisfied in the second effect state is higher than that in the first effect state, and the ratio of determining the satisfaction of the first condition is higher. The gaming machine according to (1), in which the determination rate is low.
(3) The effect executed by the effect control unit controlling the effect unit includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect different from both the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. The first notice effect and the second notice effect are both effects that are determined without referring to the set value that is set for the presence or absence of the execution condition, and The first notice effect is an effect in which the execution rate is higher in the first effect state than in the second effect state, and the second notice effect is the first effect effect. When the second production state is in the second production state, the execution ratio is higher than in the production state, and when the second production state is in the first production state, the execution rate is higher. The 1st setting suggestion production execution rate becomes high The degree is smaller than the third degree in which the execution ratio of the first notice effect is higher in the first effect state than in the second effect state, and The second degree in which the execution ratio of the second setting suggestive effect is higher when in the second effect state than when in the effect state, is higher than when the first effect state is The gaming machine according to (1 or 2), which is smaller than a fourth degree in which the execution rate of the second notice effect is high in the second effect state.
(4) The effects executed by the effect control means controlling the effect means include the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, the first notice effect, and the second effect. A third setting suggestion effect that is different from the notice effect is included, and the execution ratio of the third setting suggestion effect is higher in the first effect state than in the second effect state. The degree of 5 is smaller than the first degree, and the execution ratio of the third setting suggestion effect is higher in the second effect state than in the first effect state. The gaming machine according to (3), wherein the sixth degree is smaller than the second degree.
(5) The plurality of types of effect states include a third effect state different from the first effect state and the second effect state, and the first effect when the third effect state is the third effect state. The execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is lower than in the first effect state and higher than in the second effect state, and in the third effect state. The execution ratio of the second setting suggestive effect is lower than that in the second effect state and higher than that in the first effect state (1) to (4). A gaming machine described in any one of.
(A) A gaming machine that suspends the start of the symbol variation until the variation start condition is satisfied, and the effect state setting means performs a predetermined game operation when the first effect state is set. When, when the predetermined game operation is made in the state that the second effect state is set, the symbol variation is being executed, and the start of the symbol variation is suspended. At the end of the symbol change in or at the start of the next symbol change, to set the second effect state, at least one of the first setting suggestive effect or the second setting suggestive effect, It is an effect that can be executed over a plurality of continuous symbol variations, and even if the predetermined game operation is performed in the symbol variation in which the setting suggestion effect is executed, from the symbol variation to the next symbol variation Straddle the The gaming machine according to any one of to, characterized in that the constant suggested effect may be performed (1) (4).

10 Gaming Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Ball Receiving Plate 29 Lower Ball Receiving Plate 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left-right frame 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Rendering lamp 36 Ball removing mechanism 37 Rendering button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 41 Setting board 42 setting key switch 43 RAM clear switch 44 setting board cover 45 opening / closing cover 46 gaming ball tank 47 tank rail 48 payout unit 49 payout passage 50 game board 50a game area 51 outer rail 52 windmill 53 inner rail 55 large winning opening 57 first start Mouth 59 Second starting port 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Ordinary Electric Winner Solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special Electric Winner 66 Special Electric Winner Solenoid 67 General Winning Hole 69 Out Exit 70 First Starting Door Sensor 71 Second Starting Winning Sensor 72 Large Winning Win Sensor 73 General Winning Win Sensor 74 Gate Sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame door sensor 80 Performance display device 81 Main display part 82 Sub display part 82a Upper sub display part 82b Left sub display part 82c Right sub display part 85 Stock display lamp 90 Symbol display device 91 First special Symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol hold lamp 95 Second special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 97 Main control board monitor 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 125 Preliminary determination means 130 Special figure lottery means 131 Special figure appropriateness determination means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure variation pattern deriving means 135 general figure lottery means 140 big hit game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric auditors product control means 155 gaming state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 reinstatement Electric power processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 177 Setting change means 178 Setting confirmation means 179 Gaming state transition means 180 Electric power interruption processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 209 1st sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal production control means 221 Production mode control means 222 Production route determination means 223 Sub holding control means 224 Lookahead production control means 225 Production content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Big hit production control means 228 Lighting production control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub information storage means 270 Sub command management means 300 Second sub control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 309 Second sub control board case 400 Delivery control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
409 Discharge control board case 500 Power supply control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case 600 Setting key X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (5)

A game machine in which one set value is set from a plurality of set values, and the probability of winning a jackpot is determined by the set value being set,
And means of directing
Production control means for controlling the production means,
A production state setting means for setting one production state from a plurality of types of production states including at least a first production state and a second production state,
Equipped with
The effect executed by the effect control unit controlling the effect unit includes a setting suggestion effect in which it is determined whether or not the execution condition is satisfied by referring to the set value that is set,
The setting suggestion effect is executed when the effect control unit determines that the first condition is satisfied, and the effect control unit determines that the second condition is satisfied. The second setting suggestion production, which includes
The rate at which the satisfaction of the first condition is determined when the first effect state is higher than when the second effect state is,
A gaming machine in which the proportion of determination of satisfaction of the second condition is higher when in the second effect state than when in the first effect state. The rate at which the satisfaction of the first condition is determined in the first effect state is higher than that in the second effect state, and the rate at which the satisfaction of the second condition is determined is higher. Becomes lower,
The rate at which the satisfaction of the second condition is determined is higher when in the second effect state than when it is the first effect state, and the rate at which satisfaction of the first condition is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which becomes lower. The effect executed by the effect control means controlling the effect means includes a first notice effect and a second notice effect different from both the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. Included,
Both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that are determined without referring to the set value that is set for the presence or absence of the execution condition,
The first notice effect is an effect in which the execution rate is higher in the first effect state than in the second effect state,
The second notice effect is an effect in which the execution ratio is higher in the second effect state than in the first effect state,
When the first degree in which the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect is higher in the first effect state than in the second effect state is the second effect state Is smaller than the third degree in which the execution ratio of the first notice effect is higher when in the first effect state,
When the second extent at which the execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect is higher in the second effect state than in the first effect state is the first effect state 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which is smaller than a fourth degree in which the execution ratio of the second notice effect is higher when in the second effect state. The effects executed by the effect control means controlling the effect means include the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, the first notice effect, and the second notice effect. Includes a different third set suggestive rendition,
The fifth degree in which the execution ratio of the third setting suggestion effect is higher in the first effect state than in the second effect state is smaller than the first degree. ,
The sixth degree in which the execution ratio of the third setting suggestion effect is higher in the second effect state than in the first effect state is smaller than the second degree. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The plurality of types of effect states include a third effect state different from the first effect state and the second effect state,
The execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect in the third effect state is lower than that in the first effect state and higher than in the second effect state. Has become
The execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect in the third effect state is lower than in the second effect state, and higher than in the first effect state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein:

Images