JP2020080932A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that enhances interest of a game in a Pachinko machine having a set value.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a symbol variation on the basis of winning of game balls to a start port, determines whether or not to win the big winning in the symbol variation, sets one set value from a plurality of setting values, and determines the probability of winning the big winning depending on the set value. The game machine includes predetermined performance means, and performance control means for controlling the predetermined performance means. Performance control means allows a predetermined performance means to execute a predetermined performance that suggests the set value. The predetermined performance progresses in stages, and the accuracy of suggesting the set value is increased at least in part when the stage progresses.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

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 the launched game ball 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 become widespread in the future, and there is still room for improvement from the viewpoint of increasing the interest of the game.

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

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, determine whether or not to win the jackpot in the symbol variation, and set one set value from a plurality of setting values. A gaming machine in which the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the set value that is set, and is provided with a predetermined effect means and effect control means for controlling the predetermined effect means, and the effect control The means is capable of causing the predetermined effect means to execute a predetermined effect that suggests the set value that has been set, and the predetermined effect is an effect that progresses in stages, Provided is a gaming machine characterized by an effect that the accuracy of suggesting the set value that has been set is enhanced at least in part when the stage has progressed.

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 rear view of the gaming machine. Drawing 6 (a)-Drawing 6 (c) are figures showing the movable position of a production shield. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a 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 schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery for determining the lighting color of the setting suggestion lamp. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting change process. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting confirmation processing. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main control board monitor for each state. 16A to 16D are diagrams showing a combination pattern of the mode of the setting key switch and the mode of the RAM clear switch. FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B are tables in which the states of the gaming machines at the time of power recovery are arranged when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game-enabled state. . FIG. 18 is a table summarizing the vibration types of the effect buttons in this embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a specific example of the vibration setting suggesting effect. FIG. 20A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for execution lottery of vibration setting suggestion production, and FIG. 20B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for vibration number lottery of vibration setting suggestion production. . 21A to 21F are timing charts showing the flow of vibration generation in the vibration setting suggestion effect. FIG.22(a)-FIG.22(c) are figures which show the flow of the vibration generation in the vibration setting suggestion production according to the state of the production button sensor. 23(a) and 23(b) are diagrams showing a mode of the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect, and FIG. 23(c) is used for a mode lottery of the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows a lottery table typically. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a specific example of the vibration big hit suggestive effect. FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for the vibration type lottery of the vibration big hit suggestive effect. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a relationship between execution timings of the vibration setting suggesting effect and the vibration big hit suggesting effect. 27(a) and 27(b) are diagrams showing a flow of vibration generation in the vibration jackpot suggestion effect according to the state of the effect button sensor. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation promotion effect in the effect shield closing 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) unless otherwise specified. ), it refers to the state.
In addition, "advantage (advantage)" in the following description refers to an advantage to the player, and unless otherwise noted, winning of a prize ball is performed except for the production aspect such as so-called premier image. 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 in parentheses. The configuration may be described in.

The present invention, it is possible to execute the symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, determine whether or not to win the jackpot in the symbol variation, and set one setting value from a plurality of setting values. A gaming machine in which the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the set value that has been set,
A predetermined effect means (effect button 37),
And a production control unit (first sub-control board 200) for controlling the predetermined production unit,
The effect control means is capable of causing the predetermined effect means to execute a predetermined effect (vibration setting suggestion effect) that suggests the set value that has been set,
The above-mentioned predetermined effect is an effect that progresses in stages, and is an effect in which the accuracy of suggesting the set value that has been set is enhanced at least in part when the stage has advanced. Is.

According to the present invention, in a pachinko machine having a set value, amusement of the game can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the fact that the accuracy of suggesting the current set value increases as the stages progress is not limited to the fact that the number of candidates for the current set value decreases due to the predetermined stage, as in this embodiment described later. For example, the difference between the percentage of a certain setting value being a predetermined level and the percentage of another setting value being a predetermined level (the setting difference at the time of reaching a certain level) is If it becomes easier to estimate the current setting value, such as if it becomes larger than the difference between the ratio of the stage immediately before the predetermined stage and the ratio of the stage immediately before the other setting, the cause It doesn't matter. Further, the fact that the accuracy of suggesting the current set value is increased by the progress of stages includes the stage of suggesting the current set value from the stage of not suggesting the current set value.

Further, the predetermined effect is a setting suggestion effect described later, and the setting suggestion effect is not limited to suggesting the current set value depending on the mode as in the present embodiment. For example, the current set value may be suggested by the execution probability, or a combination of these may be used. It should be noted that the above-described aspect includes not only the aspect (appearance) of the effect itself but also the execution timing of the effect.

Furthermore, the predetermined effect is not limited to one that suggests a set value (a high set value described later) that has a relatively high probability of winning a big jackpot, but it must be a part of the set values in multiple stages. May be used, and some of the set values may be reported (determinedly suggested).

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 5.
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 the periphery thereof, FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 are merely 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 a 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 is performed in which the winning ball is obtained. 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 in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (in the present embodiment, right)). 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 a cylinder lock 23 (a door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is rotated in a 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 separated from each other and are 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, an effect button that can switch an effect generated during a game or can accept an operation of a 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. It should be noted that 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.
Further, a movable decorative body 22 which 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, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls by operation to the lower ball receiving tray 29, 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 part 32 and the left and right side frame parts 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmissive cover, and inside thereof, effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are respectively arranged. There is. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output sound or can be turned on or off in conjunction with an effect, an error effect, or the like that occurs 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 portion 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub display portion 82a, the left sub display portion 82b, and the right sub display portion 82c are movable liquid crystal operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display portion 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.
The symbol rows displayed on the main display portion 81 are three symbol rows (hereinafter, from the left side toward the main display portion 81, "left symbol row", "middle symbol row", "right symbol row". Sometimes called). Each symbol row has a plurality of types of decorative symbols, and the direction of variable display of each symbol row is not particularly limited, and includes, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction). It may be either. In the present embodiment, stopping the variable display of the symbol sequence (decorative symbol) is expressed as “stop display”, and the stop display of the symbol sequence includes the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol. There are a fixed stop display that occurs at the timing when the display device 92 is stopped and displayed, and a temporary stop display that occurs before that timing.
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), it means a virtual direction recognized by the player.
Further, the decorative design in the present embodiment, "1 design" imitating the number "1", "2 design" imitating the number "2", "3 design" 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 positions of the upper sub display part 82a is the upper side with respect to the main display part 81, the left sub display part 82b is the left side with respect to the main display part 81, and the right sub display part 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 in 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.

An effect shield 83 is arranged between the main display 81 and the sub display 82. Further, the effect shield 83 is composed of an upper left effect shield 83a, an upper right effect shield 83b, a lower left effect shield 83c, and a lower right effect shield 83d, which are interlocked with each other to display the main display section 81. It is configured to be movable in the direction in which it shields.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (light emitting diodes, hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) 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 more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display part 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 has a smaller area than the display region 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 or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 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 operate 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-mentioned 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 the symbol fluctuations of the held universal symbols, and both are in the lighting mode of two LEDs (in the present embodiment, only the right always lighting=1, the left and right always lighting= 2, right blinking + left constant lighting=3, left/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 a “symbol variation of the special symbol”, and the following: 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 general symbol”.
Further, in the following description, the variable display of the symbol string (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "variation of the symbol of the special symbol" and the "variation of the symbol of the general symbol" in the "decorative 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), a windmill 52, and an obstacle such as a decorative member are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50, so that the game ball that has been launched can roll. 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 rotating 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 wind turbine 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game balls fall, and is a nail-shaped member.

The gaming machine 10 can change the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path where the weaker launch 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) where the stronger hit game ball rolls. It is arranged.

FIG. 4 illustrates 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 an example. 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 the result of the detection of the special winning opening sensor 72 determines the winning of the special winning opening 55, and the number corresponding to 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 arranged above the special winning opening 55. The special electric auditors product 65 is a member that is exchangeably transited to an open state where it is easy to win a prize in the special winning opening 55 or a closed state where it is difficult to enter a ball. The special electric auditors product solenoid 65 is opened or closed. 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 drawing hitting judgment to be 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, so the chance of winning a prize ball is greatly increased. It can be said that
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric auditors product 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as "round") is defined as the total number of rounds generated in one jackpot. May be referred to as ".") based on that a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls have won 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 product 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 referred to as an over-winning.

The first starting port 57 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting port sensor 70 is attached to the first starting port 57, and the winning of the first starting port 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 70, and the first starting port 57 is associated with the first starting port 57. The number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls is given. In at least a 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 with 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 the winning of 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 part of the case where the winning of the second starting opening 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be 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 lot 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 commutatively transitioned to the open state where it is easy to enter the game ball or the closed state where it is difficult to enter the second starting port 59. Causes a transition to either the open state or the 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 general-university pattern, and accordingly, the prize is awarded to the second starting opening 59. 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 opening 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 in the right center part of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a winning result at 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 a large number of game 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 result of the general winning opening 67 is determined by 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 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”) that has entered the winning port and the out-port is provided, and the sensor ball 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 (number of prize balls) ÷ 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 initial power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) in the 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. 5, 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 member, 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 that displays a set value, a base value, and a type of game stop state (details will be described later), and the monitor can be viewed 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 influences 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 four steps of set value 1, set value 2, set value 5 and set value 6, and the set value (hereinafter, referred to as “current set value”) is set. It is configured such that the advantage of the special figure appropriateness determination increases as the value of (may be referred to) increases, and the details of the special figure appropriateness determination according to the set value will be described later. In the following description, the set value 1 and the set value 2 may be collectively referred to as a low set value, and the set value 5 and the set value 6 may be collectively referred to as a high set value. Moreover, the number of stages of the setting value is not limited to four as long as there are a plurality of stages. Then, the high set value in the case where the number of steps is different from that of the present embodiment refers to the upper half set value (when the number of steps is odd, the upper set value including the middle set value). .
Further, the set value can be changed by the setting change processing by the setting change means 177 described later, and the current set 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 current set value, the base value, and the type of the game stopped state are displayed on the same display device (main control board monitor 97), but some or all of these are displayed separately. It may be displayed on the device.

The power supply control board 500 is provided with a power supply switch 40 that is operated to supply the primary power supply 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 closed when a setting key used for operating the setting key switch 42 is inserted.
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 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. Are dispensed to the upper ball tray 27.

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

<About the operation of the production shield 83>
Next, the operation of the effect shielding body 83 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C are diagrams showing the movable position of the effect shield 83.
As described above, the effect shield 83 includes the upper left effect shield 83a, the upper right effect shield 83b, the lower left effect shield 83c, and the lower right effect shield 83d, and in FIG. The state where the shield 83 is in the initial position is shown. At this position, the entire display area of the main display section 81 is visible. This state is also a state that occurs when the production fails in the production shield closing production described later.
FIG. 6B shows a state where a part (about 30% of the whole) of the main display portion 81 is shielded by the effect shield 83. In addition, the said state is a state which occurs both in the case where the said production|generation succeeds and in the case where the said production|generation fails immediately before it is notified whether the said production|generation succeeds in production|production shield closing production.
FIG. 6C shows a state where the entire main display portion 81 is shielded by the effect shield 83. In addition, the said state is a state which occurs when the said production|generation succeeds in production shield closing production.
In this way, the upper left effect shield 83a, the upper right effect shield 83b, the lower left effect shield 83c, and the lower right effect shield 83d operate in conjunction with each other in the plane direction of the main display portion 81.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the upper left effect shield 83a has a convex portion imitating the character "heaven" on the surface of the front surface side (the front surface side when the main display portion 81 side is defined as the rear surface side). And the upper right effect shield 83b has a convex portion imitating the character "lower" on the front surface, and the lower left effect shield 83c imitates the character "absent" on the front surface. The lower right effect shield 83d has a convex portion on the surface of the front side imitating the character "Sou", and each effect shield has a light from the back surface (main display unit 81 side). Is configured not to be transmitted.
Further, a setting suggestion lamp 84 is provided on the convex portion of the lower right effect shield 83d, and the entire lamp is visible when the effect shield 83 shields the entire main display portion 81. It is a full-color LED. Although the details will be described later, the setting suggesting lamp 84 lights up in a color determined based on the current set value when the effect shield blocks the entire main display portion 81.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a control configuration provided 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 explaining 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 connected to each other 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 in a backup power supply circuit described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information 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 regarding the game such as the set value being set, the current special drawing lottery state, the current general drawing lottery state, etc. is the backup target.

In the present embodiment, at least an area in which base information is stored (base value in RAM 103) in addition to an area in which information on such a game is stored (may be referred to as a game-related area in RAM 103). Area related to the game area of the RAM 103, an area in which the complement of the checksum and the backup flag related to the game area of the RAM 103 are stored (sometimes referred to as a backup information area related to 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 of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be realized by 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 non-volatile manner even in the power-off state and the second memory referred to when the gaming machine 10 operates. In this 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. Is electrically connected to the CPU 101, and the detection signals from these sensors can be input 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 to each other 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.
It should be noted 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 the data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200, but the 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 relating to game effects based on the effect control commands from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores effect control programs and data such as 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 unit.
In particular, the effect button 37 includes an effect button sensor 37a for detecting an operation on the effect button 37, and a vibration actuator 37b which is an eccentric motor for vibrating the effect button 37, and the vibration actuator 37b. Are controlled by the first sub-control board 200. The vibrations realized by the vibration actuator 37b include weak vibrations and strong vibrations realized by increasing the rotation speed of the eccentric motor more than the weak vibrations.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 performs various image control commands for instructing images and sound to the second sub-control board 300 in the effect control process based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, and 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 and 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 has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub control board 300 to the first sub control board 200.

In addition to the vibration actuator 37b described above, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22, the sub display unit 82, and the effect shield 83, and is movable via the I/O port 204. Send control data.
The vibration actuator 37b, the movable decorative body 22, the sub display unit 82, and the effect shield 83 are configured to be movable according to the movable control data transmitted from the first sub control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22, the sub-display unit 82, and the effect shield 83, and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204.
The movable decorative body 22, the sub-display unit 82, and the effect shield 83 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 content 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 response to an instruction from the CPU 301 and transmits the image data generated by performing image processing to the image data to the effect display device 80. A high-speed VRAM used for developing and 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 final acoustic data generated by synthesizing the read acoustic data to the speaker 33 via an amplifier.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (all not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and is a control for driving the payout unit 48 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 is a normal power supply circuit that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic components and electric parts such as the control board described above, and a backup that generates a backup power supply, based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. It is composed of a power supply circuit and an electric power cutoff detection circuit (both not shown) for detecting electric power cutoff (a voltage supplied by a normal power supply has a predetermined voltage drop).
In addition, assuming that the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 Normal power is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to the electronic components and electrical 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). Supplied.
Further, when the power failure detection circuit detects power failure, the power supply control board 500 sends a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400, respectively. Send.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit is configured to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply facility on the gaming island.
The backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power failure detection circuit may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided. It may be provided for each.

<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 entrance 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, and 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 unit 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 starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 is determined, a random number for determining whether a special figure is valid or not, a special figure stopping 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 appropriate, a random number for a universal symbol lottery, and a random number for a universal pattern variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the main information storage means 160 in a corresponding manner. Store in area.
It should be noted that the random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not the plurality of types of random numbers updated by itself are normally updated, and if an update abnormality occurs in which the random numbers are not normally updated, the random number circuit 105 has. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that the update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main hold control means 120 performs control relating to holding of symbol variation of special symbols and holding of symbol variation of general symbols. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure right/wrong judgment, the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which are acquired upon the winning of the first start opening 57, It is reserved (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main suspension control means 120 increments by 1 each time the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended, and the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130). A holding counter (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 1 holding counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each (used) is provided until the value of the special figure 1 holding counter reaches an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in a storage area of the main information storage means 160 corresponding to the current Toku-zu 1 hold counter, and each time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared and the remaining operation hold is held. 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 hold control means 120 also performs the same control as the above-described control on the special figure 2 and the general figure, separately from the special figure 1, and the hold counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 hold counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol variation".
Further, the main hold control means 120, when updating (adding or subtracting) the operation holding information (holding counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 holding counter and the special figure 2 holding 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 suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 1 and the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 are suspended, the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 is given priority. The priority variation used is made.

The pre-determination unit 125 executes the pre-determination for the prefetch 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 means 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 right/wrong determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the result of these preliminary determinations is the same as the result of the lottery to be 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 pre-determination command is transmitted at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the pre-determination (generated and stored in the transmission command of the main information storage unit 160). 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 provided with a special figure hit/miss determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 133, and a special figure appropriateness decision means 131, special figure stopped 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, for example, 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 operation suspension information is present in at least one of the above are satisfied.

Here, FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C, FIG. 10A, and FIG. 10B are diagrams schematically showing the lottery table used in the main control board 100, and the following description. Refer to when necessary.
In addition, 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 In the case of, 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 “−” may be described as a lottery value, 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%, so the lottery is not always required. No need to do. Also, 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 hit determination unit 131 reads a random number for special symbol hit determination for each symbol variation, and uses the lottery table for special symbol hit determination corresponding to the read random number and the current set value. 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 figure 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”). If the value is 1, 205/65536 (about 1/319.6), if the current setting is 2, the setting is 210/65536 (about 1/312.0), the current setting 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, in the case where the special map lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as “special map high probability”), if the current setting value is the setting 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 488/65536 (about 1/14) when the current set value is the set value 5. 134.2), 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 the big hit is derived in the special figure low probability at any set value. 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 special figure high accuracy is 1. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability of the special map is more likely than the low probability of the special figure to win a big hit, and is more advantageous than the low accuracy of the special figure. Note that these probabilities do not change depending on whether or not the set value is changed (state of the setting change flag described later).
In addition, 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 to be constant regardless of the set value to be set (1: about 2.2 in the present embodiment), 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 1) (decimal point is either rounded down, rounded up, or rounded off) is constant. That is, the lottery value may be set such 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, the 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 probability (both are numerator 1 It is preferable that the above is a probability). However, it is described at a position visible from the front side in the 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, and 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 the setting value 2 and the setting value 5 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 low probability of the figure 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 probability that the player is interested in rather than the big hit probability in the special figure high accuracy, the space for describing the probability of the special figure high accuracy is used more effectively. be able to. The description of these probabilities may be replaced with the display of the main display unit 81.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the 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 symbol 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 /10), the symbol C is determined as a stop symbol, and these probabilities do not depend on the set value.
Here, the symbol A, the number of rounds is eight, a special symbol low certainty after the end of the big hit game, and a symbol that is highly accurate and will be described later (sometimes referred to as a "normal symbol", a big hit relating 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 general 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"). Further, the design C has a round number of 16 and is a certainty variation design that becomes a certain figure high certainty and 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 the symbols B and C can be said to be more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the special drawing 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 stops with a probability of 65/100 (about 1/1.53) and the symbol b stops with a probability of 35/100 (about 1/2.85). It is determined as a symbol, and these probabilities do not depend on the set value either.
Here, the symbol a is a probability variation pattern in which the number of rounds is 16, the special figure height is certain and the figure is high after the big hit game is finished, and the symbol b is 4 in the round number, which is special after the big hit game. It is a normal pattern with 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 the present 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. Further, the probability does not change depending on whether or not the set value is changed.
The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 uses the symbol D as a stop symbol when the special figure 1 is lost and the symbol c when the special figure 2 is lost when the result of the special figure hit determination is not a big hit. 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 are finished. (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 the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game is completed, by changing whether or not to provide a round (in the present embodiment, the ninth round) that facilitates passage of 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 characteristic 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 the 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 one special symbol variation pattern determined in advance according to 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, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, when the result of the special figure valid/invalid judgment is lost in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP, 50/1000(1) has a probability of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11). /20) probability special pattern variation pattern HRP, 10/1000 (1/100) probability HSP1-A, 8/1000 (1/125) probability HSP1-B, 6/1000 (about 1/167) ), HSP1-C, 7/1000 (about 1/143), HSP2-A, 5/1000 (1/200), HSP2-B, 4/1000 (1/250). HSP2-C, HSP3-A with a probability of 5/1000 (1/200), HSP3-B with a probability of 3/1000 (about 1/333), HSP3-C with a probability of 2/1000 (1/500) These probabilities are determined and do not depend on the current set value or whether or not the set value is changed. In this case, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-C are not determined. Further, 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 by using the value of the special figure 1 hold counter at the start of symbol variation. Specified.
If the result of the special figure change judgment is a big hit in the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA, the special figure variation patterns ASP1-A, 70/1000 (about 1/14) are probable with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). .3) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP1-B and 80/1000 (1/12.5) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP1-C, 70/1000 (about 1/14.3) Figure variation pattern ASP2-A, special figure variation pattern ASP2-B with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10), special figure variation pattern ASP2-C, 130/ with a probability of 130/1000 (about 1/7.69) Special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A with a probability of 1000 (about 1/7.69), special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B with a probability of 170/1000 (about 1/5.88), 200/1000 (1/5) The special figure variation pattern ASP3-C is determined with the probability of, and these probabilities do not depend on the current set value or the presence or absence of change of the set value. In this case, the special figure variation pattern HNP to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-C are not determined.
In addition, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, when two special figure variation patterns are described with "-" sandwiched between them, the special figure variation patterns described in the foreground are described in the order shown in FIG. It is assumed that the description of the special figure variation pattern existing between the figure variation pattern and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted.
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 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. As described above, in the lottery, the special figure 1 hold The special figure fluctuation pattern is further specified using the value of the counter.
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 fluctuation pattern HNP-C having a time of 8000 ms, a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-D having a fluctuation time of 11,200 ms, and a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-E having a fluctuation time of 20000 ms, and the fluctuation time is long in this order.
The range of random numbers used in this lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the lottery table shown in FIG. 10A) is 0 to 999. Therefore, when the special figure 1 hold counter=3 (hold 3), the special figure change pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), while the special figure change pattern HNP-B is determined. The special figure variation pattern HNP-E is not determined, and this probability does not depend on the current set value or the presence or absence of change of the set value. Similarly, when the special figure 1 hold counter=2 (hold 2), the special figure change pattern HNP-A has a probability of 800/1000 (1/1) with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67). .25), the special figure variation pattern HNP-B is determined with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), while the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HNP-E are determined. When HNP-D is not determined and the special figure 1 hold counter=1 (hold 1), the special figure change pattern HNP-A has a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) and is 150/1000 (approximately). The special figure variation pattern HNP-B has a probability of 1/6.67) and the special figure variation pattern HNP-C has a probability of 100/1000 (1/10) with a probability of 700/1000 (about 1/1.43). When the special figure change pattern HNP-E is determined by the probability, but the special figure change pattern HNP-D is not decided and the special figure 1 hold counter is 0 (hold 0), 50/1000 (1/20 ), the special figure variation pattern HNP-B has a probability of 100/1000 (1/10), and the special figure variation pattern HNP-C has a probability of 700/1000 (about 1/1.43). The pattern HNP-D is determined to be the special figure variation pattern HNP-E with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67), while the special figure variation pattern HNP-A is not determined, and these probabilities are also present. It does not depend on the set value or whether the set value is changed.
In this way, 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). In particular, when the special figure 1 hold counter=3, the special figure change pattern HNP-E is not determined. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 hold counter=3, the special figure change pattern HNP-E is decided. In the case of special figure 1 hold counter=2 to special figure hold counter=0, the smaller the value of the counter, the easier it is to determine the special figure change pattern HNP-E.
Note that such a special figure fluctuation pattern (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “basic special figure fluctuation pattern”) also exists in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and these special pattern fluctuation patterns are present. Although the types and lengths of the basic special figure variation patterns corresponding to the figure variation pattern derivation state are different, the tendency (holding counter (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and special figure variation pattern derivation state PC The relationship between the value of the hold counter) and the special figure variation pattern (variation time) that is easily determined is the same as in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

Further, in the present embodiment, as in the above-mentioned 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 validity determination, the stop symbol of the decided special figure, and the effect 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 out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbols of the common figure are not changing. , The universal random object judgment is performed by using the read random number to determine whether the general drawing is valid or not. In this case, a universal figure stop symbol lottery for determining a stop symbol of a universal figure by lottery, and a universal figure 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 (“the universal figure 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. On the other hand, in the case of low probability of normal drawing, there is a probability of 1/65536 (same for all setting values) and hit 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 figure 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 determination as to whether or not the universal figure is valid, the stop symbols are uniformly determined as in the case of the special maps 1 and 2.

In addition, in the universal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, similar to the special figure variation pattern lottery, a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the universal figure fluctuation pattern lottery (from all set values Common) determines one universal pattern variation pattern.

In this way, it can be said that the high probability of the universal figure has a higher probability of deriving the universal figure hit than the low probability of the universal figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of the universal figure.
Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that each lottery result is derived in any of the lottery related to public figures (general figure right/wrong judgment, public figure stop symbol lottery, and general 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 to be set.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the probability of winning the big hit in the special figure win/no decision is determined based on the set value set, and the larger the set value is set, the probability of winning the big hit in the special figure win/no decision. By increasing, the higher the set value to be set, the higher the 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 A setting difference may be provided 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 differs depending on the set value to be set). That is, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage regarding the awarding of prize balls is different depending on the set value to be set.

The jackpot game control means 140, when the result of the special drawing winning/non-drawing lottery is a jackpot, determines the demo time for the jackpot start demonstration and the demo 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 is determined 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 after the lapse of the variation time, the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the design.
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 special figures 1 and 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes “0”), a production 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.

Further, 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 controlling 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. In the big hit game, one opening/closing operation of the special electric auditors product 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.

Further, 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 to cause the ordinary electric auditors article 61 to follow 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 symbols 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 the symbol fluctuation is performed 100 times. Figure high accuracy (general figure low accuracy after 100 times of symbol changes), 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 corresponding to the special figure low certainty and general figure low accuracy, and a special figure high certainty general figure high accuracy. Figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and special figure low certainty general figure high It is composed of special figure variation pattern derivation state PC that corresponds accurately, special figure lottery state and special figure corresponding to 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 variation pattern deriving state PA, the special figure variation pattern deriving state PB, and the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC (in the special figure variation 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 derivation 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 means 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 there is an error state, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160, the main command management unit 170 sends the effect control command to the first sub control board 200.
In addition, as a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 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 enable state (there may be a case with a RAM clear process or a case without a RAM clear process), 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 clearing process is executed, the special figure low probability and the general figure low accuracy are set.
Here, the game stopped state means that it is not possible to proceed with the game by not executing the process according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening (it is not necessary to see the detection result itself of the sensor). It is in the return state. The 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. Process of deriving the complemented 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 of 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. There is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103.
Further, in the return state setting process, when there is an abnormality in the game area of the RAM 103 and an abnormality in the base value area of the RAM 103, the area of the RAM 103 base value is cleared, but the base of the RAM 103 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 a setting confirmation process 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 available state transition means 179 executes a game available state transition process for transitioning to the game available state when the game available 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 of the base value will be described later), and the initial setting of the device is executed.
Further, 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 ball, the setting of the state in which the entry into each winning opening is enabled, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processes such as setting of data for the execution are 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 above and the power interruption process to the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 are 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. Further, the sub-command management 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 generator 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 unit 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, and jackpot effect control means 227. Prepare

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the effect mode control unit 221 controls the effect mode transition in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect modes in the present embodiment are roughly classified into a normal mode, a low-probability time-shortening mode, and a probability variation mode. The low accuracy time saving mode corresponds to the pattern derivation state PC.

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 pre-determination command is transmitted, At the start of the symbol variation, the effect route is determined based on the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HNP-A to special figure variation pattern HNP-E) included in the variation start command.
Here, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol validity determination in the symbol variation, and is executed in the symbol variation. 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 result of the special effect hit determination in this symbol change, and the loss effect route that informs that the result of the special figure hit determination in this design change is a loss (not a big hit) It is roughly divided into a big hit production route that informs that it 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, the development effect is variably displayed after the decorative design is in the reach state (the decorative design is stopped and displayed except for one design string, and the remaining design strings are variably displayed). In the remaining symbol row, which points to an effect that suggests whether or not the decorative pattern forming the reach state is stopped, in the present embodiment, there are three types of development effect A to development effect C having mutually different contents. . These development effects are also executed in the jackpot effect route. The contents of the effect route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern will be described below.

In the development productions A to C corresponding to the lost production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production is executed, and at the end of the production, the production shield 83 does not shield the entire main display portion 81 (production shield). The body 83 is changed from the state shown in FIG. 6(a) to the state shown in FIG. 6(b), and thereafter an effect of changing to the state shown in FIG. 6(a) is executed. On the other hand, in the development productions A to C 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, and at the end thereof, the production shield 83 Is an effect that shields the entire main display portion 81 (the effect shield 83 is changed from the state shown in FIG. 6A to the state shown in FIG. 6B, and then the state shown in FIG. 6C). Will be performed). In other words, in each of the development effects A to C, whether or not the result of the special symbol hit/miss determination in the present symbol variation is a big hit depending on whether or not the effect shield 83 shields the entire main display portion 81. It can be said that it is a production that informs. The effect in which the effect shield 83 does not shield the entire main display portion 81 and the effect in which the effect shield 83 shields the entire main display portion 81 are collectively referred to as an effect shield closed effect. In particular, the former effect shield closing effect may be referred to as an effect when the effect shield closing effect fails and the latter effect shield closing effect as an effect when the effect shield closing effect is successful. .
Further, in the present embodiment, one effect route corresponds to one special figure variation pattern. Therefore, in the following description, the effect route for the special figure variation pattern may be simply expressed by the special figure variation pattern. If the same effect route does not correspond to a plurality of special figure variation patterns, a plurality of effect routes may correspond to one special figure variation pattern. In this case, from the plurality of effect routes, It suffices to determine one production route.

The above-mentioned 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-E 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 not in the reach state, and the decorative design is scattered (all the design columns are stopped, and each design sequence is stopped). Since the same decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a state where it is not stopped, the effect route for notifying that the result of the special symbol validity determination in this symbol variation is a loss corresponds.
In the special figure variation pattern HNP-E and the special figure variation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in the reach state without the intervening multiple pseudo variations, and thereafter, the decorative design is stopped without any development effect described later. By being displayed, the effect route for notifying that the result of the special figure hit/miss determination in this design change is a loss corresponds.
In particular, as described above, the special figure variation pattern HNP-E is a special figure variation pattern in which the probability determined by the value of the special figure 1 hold counter changes when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Therefore, in the reach state related to the special figure variation pattern HNP-E, the probability (probability of occurrence) determined by the value of the special figure 1 hold counter changes. On the other hand, in other special figure fluctuation patterns including the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the probability determined by the value of the special figure 1 hold counter does not change.
Here, the pseudo-variation is the stop of the decorative symbol based on a certain rule in the period before the development effect is started (for example, like "5 symbol-7 symbol-6 symbol", the middle symbol sequence). In 7), the period is divided by the stop of the decorative pattern which is the mode in which the pattern is stopped). However, the decorative pattern for partitioning such a pseudo variation may be stopped after the reach state occurs, and in this case, the reach state may occur multiple times in one symbol variation. Becomes 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.

The above-mentioned development loss production route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-C.
Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-C, the decorative pattern is in the reach state without a plurality of pseudo variations (in one pseudo variation), and then this time. The development effect that notifies that the result of the special figure hit/miss determination in the symbol variation is a loss is executed, and the effect route in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a scattered manner after the completion of the development effect 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. The effect B corresponds, and the special effect variation pattern HSP1-C corresponds to the development effect C.
In the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-C, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through the pseudo variation twice, and then the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a loss. A development effect for notifying that the effect is executed corresponds to the effect route in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed after the completion of the development effect. However, as in the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-C, 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 has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B corresponds to the development effect B, and the special figure variation pattern HSP2-C corresponds to the development effect C.
In the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-C, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through three pseudo variations, and then the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a loss. A development effect for notifying that the effect is executed corresponds to the effect route in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed after the completion of the development effect. However, as in the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP1-C, 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 has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B corresponds to the development effect B, and the special figure variation pattern HSP3-C corresponds to the development effect C.

The above-mentioned big hit production route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-C.
Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-C, the decorative pattern is in the reach state without a plurality of pseudo variations (in one pseudo variation), and then this time. The development effect that informs that the result of the special figure hit/miss judgment in the symbol variation is a big hit is executed, and after the development effect is finished, the decorative symbols are aligned (all the symbol rows are stopped, the same in each symbol row. The effect route that is stopped and displayed in a state where the decorative pattern 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. The effect B corresponds, and the special effect variation pattern ASP1-C corresponds to the development effect C.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-C, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through the pseudo variation twice, and then the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a big hit. The development effect that notifies that is executed, and after the completion of the development effect, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern corresponds. However, as in the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to special figure variation pattern ASP1-C, the types of development effects corresponding to the respective special figure variation patterns are different from each other, and the development effect A is included in the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A. Correspondingly, the development effect B corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, and the development effect C corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-C.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-C, the decorative symbol is in the reach state through three pseudo variations, and then, the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a big hit. The development effect that notifies that is executed, and after the completion of the development effect, the effect route in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the same pattern corresponds. However, as in the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to special figure variation pattern ASP1-C, 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 has the development effect A. Correspondingly, the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B corresponds to the development effect B, and the special figure variation pattern ASP3-C corresponds to the development effect C.

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 ASP1-C, the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP1-C, the special figure change pattern For the effect route corresponding to HSP2-A, the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern ASP2-A is used, and for the effect route corresponding to the special figure change pattern HSP2-B, the special figure change pattern ASP2-B is applied. The effect route is the special route for the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP2-C, and the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-C is the special route for the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A. The production route corresponding to the variation pattern ASP3-A, the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B, the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B, the special route variation pattern HSP3-C The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-C is associated with the effect route to be performed (contents of effects of the associated effect route match from start to end). Therefore, it is possible to make the player have an expectation of a big hit in the variation of symbols in which the development effects A to C are executed. And the above-mentioned special figure change pattern in which the effect route for executing the development effect A to the development effect C is determined is a special figure change pattern that expects a big hit.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the result of the special figure hit determination is a loss, the special effect corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect A is executed within the range in which the number of pseudo changes is the same. The figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A), the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the production route where the development effect B is executed, and the development effect C are executed. It becomes difficult to determine the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-C) corresponding to the effect route in the order. Then, when the result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern) corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect A is executed within the range in which the number of pseudo changes is the same. ASP1-A), special figure variation pattern corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect B is executed (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B), special figure variation pattern corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect C is executed ( For example, it becomes easy to be determined in the order of the special figure variation pattern ASP1-C). Therefore, the expectation of winning the jackpot can be increased in the order of development effect A, development effect B, and development effect C.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(a), when the result of the special figure hit determination is a loss, the special figure corresponding to the effect route in which the number of pseudo-variations is one in the range of the same kind of development effect. A variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A), a special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP2-A) corresponding to a performance route in which the number of pseudo variations is two, and the number of pseudo variations is 3 It becomes difficult to determine the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the rendition route that becomes a turn. Then, when the result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1 that corresponds to the production route in which the number of pseudo variations is one in the range of the same type of development production). -A), a special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP2-A) corresponding to the effect route in which the number of pseudo changes is two, and a special figure corresponding to the effect route in which the number of pseudo changes is three. It becomes easy to be determined in the order of the variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A). Therefore, as the number of pseudo fluctuations increases, the expectation of winning the jackpot can be increased.

In addition, as described above, when the effect shield closing effect is successful, the setting suggestion lamp 84 arranged on the lower right effect shield 83d is lit in the lighting color determined by the lottery referring to the current setting value. The effect to be performed is executed.
Specifically, the lighting colors include blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent, and the details of the lottery of the lighting colors will be described with reference to FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in a lottery for determining the lighting color of the setting suggestion lamp 84, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999.
Therefore, when the current set value is the set value 1, there is a probability of 600/1000 (about 1/1.6) for blue, 300/1000 (about 1/3.33) for yellow, and 100/ It becomes green with a probability of 1000 (1/10), and does not become red or iridescent. When the current set value is the set value 2, there is a probability of 550/1000 (about 1/1.81) for blue, 320/1000 (about 1/3.12) for yellow, 130/1000( It becomes green with a probability of about 1/7.69) and does not become red or iridescent.
On the other hand, when the current setting value is the setting value 5, there is a probability of 400/1000 (1/2.5) for blue, 360/1000 (about 1/2.77) for yellow, and 190/1000. The probability is (about 1/5.26), the color is green, and the probability is 50/1000 (1/20), the color is red.
Further, when the current set value is the set value 6, there is a probability of 350/1000 (about 1/2.85) for blue, 370/1000 (about 1/2.70) for yellow, and 200/ A probability of 1000 (1/5) is green, a probability of 60/1000 (about 1/16.6) is red, and a probability of 20/1000 (1/50) is rainbow. In addition, these lottery is executed by the effect content determination means 225 described later.

As described above, in the production shield closing production, the lighting color of the setting suggestion lamp 84 is likely to be blue as the current set value approaches the set value 1, and other than blue as the current set value approaches the set value 6. Easy to be colored. That is, it can be said that the lighting of the setting suggestion lamp 84 is a setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value.
In particular, the ratio of the lottery value corresponding to green when the current setting value is the setting value 1 and the lottery value corresponding to green when the current setting value is the setting value 6 is such that the current setting value is the setting value. The ratio of the lottery value corresponding to yellow when the value is 1 and the current setting value is greater than the ratio of the lottery value corresponding to yellow when the setting value is 6 (or the lottery value corresponding to the setting value 1 and the setting value 6 Since the difference in the lottery value corresponding to is larger in green than in yellow), it is possible to expect a higher advantageous set value when lighting in green than in yellow. In addition, red is a lighting color that can be determined only when the current set value is the high set value (it is confirmed that the current set value is one of the high set values). The closer the set value is to the set value 6, the higher the probability of being determined. Further, the rainbow color is a lighting color that can be determined only when the current setting value is the setting value 6 (determining that the current setting value is the setting value 6).
As explained at the beginning, the setting suggestion effect may have at least a function of suggesting the current setting value by its execution probability, and the execution probability of the effect in this case is higher or lower than the execution Assuming that the ranges of probabilities do not overlap, it indicates the height of the ranges.

Further, in the present embodiment, when determining the lighting color of the setting suggestion lamp 84, the state of the setting change flag described later is not referred to. That is, it can be said that the lighting of the setting suggestion lamp is an effect that does not indicate whether or not the set value is changed.
Further, the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the lighting of the setting suggestion lamp 84 is not limited to the lamp, and any device provided on the front side of the game board 50 may be adopted.
Further, as described above, the frequency with which the effect route (especially, the big hit effect route) for which the development effect is executed is determined does not change depending on the state of the setting change flag.

When the hold command is received, the sub hold control means 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 section 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. In addition, the hold image is an image that is a target of the hold prefetching effect that changes into various modes that suggest the degree of advantage such as the expectation of the 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.
The prefetching effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the pattern variation of the prefetching target, or the symbol variation of the prefetching target, over the one or more symbol variations before the design variation of the prefetching 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 change 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 content 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.
The timing for determining the content of the effect is, for example, when the pseudo variation starts (including the start of the symbol variation), and when the pseudo variation starts multiple times in one symbol variation, each pseudo variation is performed. The lottery is executed at the start of fluctuation.

In the present embodiment, there are a vibration setting suggesting effect and a vibration jackpot suggesting effect as contents of the effect determined to be executed by the effect content determining unit 225 and using the vibration of the effect button 37.
Although details of these effects will be described later, the vibration setting suggesting effect is an effect that can be executed in a pattern variation in which the result of the special drawing hit determination is a big hit, and is an effect that functions as the above setting suggesting effect. is there. On the other hand, in the vibration big hit suggestive effect, the development effect including the symbol variation in which the result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit is executed. It is an effect that can be executed in any of the above), and is an effect that does not function as a setting suggestion effect and suggests the jackpot winning expectation.

The decorative symbol control means 226, when the variation 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 related to the probability variation big hit are made to correspond to the symbol assemblage composed of even symbols, or the symbol assemblage composed of odd symbols, and the symbols related to the normal jackpot, A and the symbol b are associated with even number of symbols, and the symbols D and c related to the loss are associated with the unevenness including the case of passing through the reach state.
Therefore, when the even number of symbols is determined in the symbol variation that is won as a jackpot, the player determines whether the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a regular jackpot, a combination of stopped symbols (symbol assortment). ) Cannot be specified.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the round effect described later, whether the big hit this time is the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit is definitely notified. However, in the present embodiment, the big hit of this time is a probable variation big hit due to a mode (details will be described later) of the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 37 related to the vibration setting suggesting effect before the big hit game is started. And it is usually suggested whether it is a jackpot. In addition, execution of the operation promotion effect is determined by the effect content determination unit 225.

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 normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect in accordance with 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 out, and the notification started by the effect data ends when the setting change state ends and the game becomes possible (when a 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). .. Although details of these notifications are omitted, the notification is a notification in which the current setting value cannot be specified (is not a form 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. If the effect data is read out and the restored state at the time of power recovery becomes the game-enabled state (when the RAM clear process is not involved), the fact that the game is enabled without the RAM clear process 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 is 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, the normal effect control means 220 turns on the setting change flag (stores the setting change flag in the area of the RAM 203) when a setting change end command described later is received. On the other hand, if the game-enabled state is set without receiving the setting change end command (without executing the setting change 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 the setting change process is executed, and is turned off when the setting change process is not executed.
Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the setting value set this time specified by the setting change end command is compared with the setting value set last time stored in the area of the RAM 203, and these setting values are different. Only when doing so, the setting change flag may be turned on. That is, even if the setting change process is executed, the same setting value as the setting value set last time is set as the setting value of this time (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “correction to the same setting value”). Alternatively, the setting change flag may be turned off.
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 flag may be turned off before the change end command arrives.
Also, the period for which the setting change flag is kept ON is the period from when another setting value is set by the setting change process when the set power is turned on until power failure occurs, but the ending condition of the period is this. Not limited to For example, the period may be a period from turning on the power until a predetermined number of symbol variations are executed, or a period from turning on the power to first winning the jackpot. That is, as the ending condition of the period, any condition may be adopted as long as it is a predetermined condition.

When the error command is received, the sub-error control unit 230 reads the effect data for executing the error notification effect that notifies the error specified by the error command.

The lamp control unit 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of the effect lamp 35 and the setting suggestion lamp 84, and the effect lamp 35 and the setting suggestion lamp are added to the effect data read by the normal effect control unit 220. If there is effect data corresponding to 84, the lamp control data is read based on the effect data, and the read lamp control data is transmitted to the effect lamp 35 or the setting suggestion lamp 84.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement (including vibration) of the movable decorative body 22, the sub-display unit 82, and the effect button 37 (vibration actuator 37b), and the normal effect is produced. When the effect data read by the control unit 220 includes effect data corresponding to these movable objects, the movable control data is read based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transferred to the corresponding movable object. Send.

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. In addition, as a general rule, 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. 13, a detailed description will be given of the setting change processing executed by the setting change unit 177 when the return state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting change state. Note that FIG. 13 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, set value 2, set value 5, or set value 6). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S103.

In step S103, 1 is set as the set value.
In this 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 for transmission to the first sub control board 200 of the main information storage means 160). ..
The command is a command for notifying that the setting is being changed using the main display portion 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, the set value is set to 5 when the set value becomes 3, and the set value is set to 1 when the set value exceeds 6.
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 has been switched 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 (the area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.

In step S121, a 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 is ended. It should be noted that, when the game possible state is set, the game possible state is transitioned to after the game possible state transition process is executed.

<About the setting confirmation process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the details of the setting confirmation processing executed by the setting confirmation means 178 when the restored state at the time of power recovery becomes the setting confirmation state will be described. Note that FIG. 14 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 for transmission to the first sub-control board 200 of the main information storage means 160). ..
The command is a command for informing the first sub-control board 200 that the setting is being confirmed using the main display 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 of the main information storage means 160 for transmission to the first sub control board 200). ..
The command is a command for notifying the first sub-control board 200 that the setting confirmation state has ended.

In step S213, a game-enabled state is set, and then the setting confirmation process ends. It should be noted that, when the game possible state is set, the game possible state is transitioned to after the game possible state transition process is executed.

<Regarding display mode of main control board monitor 97>
Next, a display mode of the main control board monitor 97 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main control board monitor 97 for each state.
As shown in FIG. 15, the main control board monitor 97 is composed of four 7-segment displays (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7-segments”) 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. When displaying each information, each information is displayed right-justified.

More specifically, the current setting value is displayed using the rightmost 7-segment, and the type of the game stopped state is displayed using the rightmost 7-segment and the second 7-segment from the right. 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.
Unless otherwise specified, the “display of the base value” in the present embodiment includes a display indicating that the base value is displayed (display of “bL.”) and a display of the base value itself. It means to do.

Here, the display capable of specifying the current set value and the display capable of specifying the type of the game stopped state are not limited to the modes in the present embodiment, and various modes may 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” 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 can

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 (the base value itself is not displayed), and when the number of out balls is in the range of 300 to 60,000, the main control board monitor 97 displays the 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 has been 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.
Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify by blinking or not. However, 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 number of out balls that defines the period for displaying "bL.---" after the first power-on is not limited to 300, but the number of out balls that defines one section for deriving the base value (in the present embodiment, , 60000), whichever is less than 10%.
The number of out-balls defining 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. Note that 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 recovery state at the time of power recovery, the mode of the setting key switch 42 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16A to 16D. And the combination of the modes of the RAM clear switch 43 will be described. 16A to 16D 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 is displaced from one position to the other position, and a sensor (not shown) that detects the displacement portion at any position. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100 can recognize 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. 16(a) to 16(d). More specifically, the setting key switch 42 is in a state in which the setting key 600 shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B is inserted (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “the setting key switch 42 is OFF,” This state is irrespective of whether the setting key 600 is inserted or not), and as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, 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”).
Note that 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 states shown in FIG. 16A and FIG. 16C (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “RAM clear switch 43 is OFF”), FIG. 16B 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 displacing portion in the OFF position. 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.

Thus, as a 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. 16B, the setting key switch 42 shown in FIG. 16B is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, and the setting key switch 42 shown in FIG. 16C 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. 16D. 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. 17, 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 when the state at the time of the last power failure 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 return 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. 17A and FIG. 17B 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 recovery when the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game-enabled state, FIG. 17 (a) is a middle frame at the time of power recovery When 17 is in the open state, FIG. 17B is a table summarizing the state of the gaming machine at the time of power restoration when the middle frame 17 is in the closed state at the time of power restoration. In the processing 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. 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 restoration, 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, there is an abnormality when the power is restored.

In FIG. 17(a), 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 door sensor 76 at the time of power restoration is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the 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. 17A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the power recovery is restored. 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. 17A), 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. 17A), the RAM clear processing is not executed and 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. 17A), the RAM clear processing 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 power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at 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. 17(b), 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 is shown in the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 2”).
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. 17B), 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. 17B), the RAM clear process is executed and the power is restored at the time of power recovery. The game enable state is set as the return 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 ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 17B), the RAM clear processing is not 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.
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. 17B), 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.
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 enable state is set. . In this way, while the setting of the inappropriate setting change state is prohibited, while the RAM clearing process is allowed, the illegal setting change when the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed) is performed. The operability of the RAM clearing process can be improved while preventing it.
In particular, 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 any of the cases where there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, the immediately previous power interruption state is the game stop state, and the immediately previous 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 interruption is the setting confirmation state, there is no abnormality at the time of the power restoration described above and the state at the time of the last power interruption 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, so that the pachinko machine having such setting values can be operated with increased interest in the game. As one of effective means for improving, there is execution of a setting suggestion effect that suggests a current setting value. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in addition to the lighting of the setting suggestion lamp 84 described above, a vibration setting suggestion effect using the vibration of the effect button 37 is used to suggest the current setting value. Further, in the present embodiment, as the effect using the vibration of the effect button 37, the vibration jackpot suggestion effect that is not the setting suggestion effect is also executed. The details of these effects will be described below.

<About vibration setting suggestion>
First, the details of the vibration setting suggesting effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 23.
18 is a table summarizing the vibration types of the effect button 37 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a specific example of the vibration setting suggesting effect. FIG. 20A is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for execution lottery of the vibration setting suggestion effect, and FIG. 20B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for vibration frequency lottery of the vibration setting suggestion effect. .. 21(a) to 21(f) are timing charts showing the flow of vibration generation in the vibration setting suggestion effect, and FIGS. 22(a) to 22(c) show the state of the effect button sensor 37a. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of vibration generation in a vibration setting suggesting effect corresponding to FIG. Further, FIG. 23(a) and FIG. 23(b) are diagrams showing a mode of the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect, and FIG. 23(c) is a mode lottery of the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used.

As shown in FIG. 18, the vibration types that define the vibration mode of the effect button 37 in the present embodiment include four patterns of weak vibration short, weak vibration long, strong vibration short, and strong vibration long.
Specifically, a weak vibration short is a vibration type in which the above-mentioned weak vibration (vibration intensity=weak) is generated for 300 ms, and a weak vibration long is a vibration type in which a weak vibration is generated for 1000 ms. is there. On the other hand, a strong vibration short is a vibration type that is generated by dividing the above-mentioned strong vibration (vibration intensity=strong) into 500 ms (a shorter time than a weak vibration short). It is a vibration type that is generated over a longer time than long).
Although details will be described later, the weak vibration short is a vibration type used in the vibration setting suggesting effect, and the weak vibration long, the strong vibration short, and the strong vibration long are the vibration types used in the vibrating jackpot suggesting effect. .

<Specific examples of vibration setting suggestion production>
Next, as shown in FIG. 19, the symbol variation in which the result of the special diagram hit determination is a big hit is started, and a big hit is announced in the symbol variation (success in the above-mentioned effect shield closing effect), and then the book. The vibration setting suggestion effect in the embodiment is started. At this time, in the main display portion 81, as shown on the lower left side of FIG.
Note that the types of decorative symbols that make up the symbol arrangement that is temporarily stopped and displayed immediately before the vibration setting suggesting effect is not limited to even-numbered symbols, and odd-numbered symbols may also be temporarily stopped and displayed. As described above, the type of the decorative design that constitutes the item depends on the stop design of the special design related to the winning jackpot.

In the started vibration setting suggestion effect, the effect button 37 has three weak vibration shorts while sandwiching the interval, and after the vibration setting suggestion effect is finished, the symbol variation is finished.
In the vibration setting suggesting effect, whether or not to execute the effect is determined by execution lottery of the vibration setting suggesting effect described later, and the number of vibrations of the effect button 37 occurring in the vibration setting suggesting effect is the vibration of the vibration setting suggesting effect described later. It is decided by a lottery. Then, the vibration type of each vibration generated in the vibration setting suggestion effect is a weak vibration short circuit regardless of the determined number of vibrations.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined effect means (effect button 37) is composed of a predetermined operation means and a vibration means (vibration actuator 37b) for vibrating the predetermined operation means, and the predetermined effect means. In other words, the effect control unit (first sub-control board 200) realizes a predetermined effect (vibration setting suggestion effect) by controlling the vibration unit.

During the period in which the vibration of the effect button 37 during the vibration setting suggesting effect is not occurring, a button image bg simulating the effect button 37 is displayed in the middle of the display area of the main display portion 81 as shown in the middle of the lower part of FIG. At the same time, the text "Long press" is displayed in the upper left of the display area. These images correspond to the operation promotion effect in the above-described vibration setting suggestion effect, and can promote the operation of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggestion effect by the effect.
Further, in the middle of the display area of the main display portion 81, a meter image mg in which the meter (black area) decreases as the remaining time of the vibration setting suggesting effect decreases is displayed. The decorative pattern assembling corresponding to the result of the symbol variation is displayed small.

Further, in the period in which the vibration of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggesting effect is occurring, as in the period in which the vibration is not occurring in the vibration setting suggesting effect, as shown on the lower right side of FIG. In the display area 81, the button image bg, the character “long press”, the meter image mg, and the decorative pattern alignment are displayed.
That is, in the present embodiment, the mode of the operation promotion effect during the vibration setting suggestion effect does not change depending on the presence or absence of the vibration of the effect button 37. Therefore, while making it difficult for another player to recognize the suggestion of the current set value, it is possible for the player playing the game to recognize the suggestion.
In order to achieve this effect, it is preferable to execute the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect, but the effect is also achieved by not executing the operation promotion effect itself in the vibration setting suggestion effect.

<About lottery related to vibration setting suggestion production>
Next, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state of the above-mentioned setting change flag is referred to in the execution lottery of the vibration setting suggesting effect. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999.
Specifically, when the setting change flag is ON, there is a probability of 500/1000 (1/2) to win the lottery, and there is a probability of 500/1000 (1/2) to win the lottery. Become. On the other hand, when the setting change flag is OFF, there is a probability of 300/1000 (about 1/3.33) to win the lottery, and there is a probability of 700/1000 (about 1/1.43) to the lottery. Will not be elected.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting change flag is ON, it is easier to win the execution lottery of the vibration setting suggestion effect than when the setting change flag is OFF (the vibration setting suggestion effect is executed. easy).
Then, as described above, the setting change flag is turned on when the setting change process is executed, and is turned off when the setting change process is not executed. Further, the setting change flag may be set to OFF when the setting value is reset to the same setting value.
That is, it can be said that the vibration setting suggestion effect is an effect that at least indicates whether another setting value is set by the setting change process or the setting change process is not executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20B, in the vibration number lottery of the vibration setting suggesting effect, the current setting value is referred to, and the number of vibrations that can be determined is in one of 6 stages from 1 to 6. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999.
Specifically, when the current set value is the set value 1, there is a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1) as the number of vibrations once (sometimes referred to as “the number of vibrations 1”, and twice). Similarly, for "up to 6 times", "the number of times of vibration 2" to "number of times of vibration 6" may be described), and 2 to 6 times are not determined.
When the current setting value is the setting value 2, one time is determined as the number of vibrations with a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25), and twice with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). Determined, three times with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), four times with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), but not five and six times.
When the current setting value is the setting value 5, once as the number of vibrations is determined with a probability of 750/1000 (about 1/1.33) and twice with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). Is determined, 3 times is determined with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), 4 times is determined with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), and 5 with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). The number of times is decided, while the number of times is not decided.
When the current setting value is 6, the vibration frequency is determined once with a probability of 700/1000 (about 1/1.43) and twice with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). Is determined, 3 times is determined with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), 4 times is determined with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), and 5 with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). The number of times is determined, and 6 times is determined with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of vibration of the vibration setting suggesting effect is determined to be two, the current set value is set value 2 or more (set value 2, set value 5, or set value 6). Is confirmed. Further, when the number of vibrations is determined to be 5 times, it is determined that the current set value is 5 or more (set value 5 or set value 6). Further, when 6 times is determined as the number of vibrations, it is determined that the current setting value is the setting value 6.
That is, the vibration setting suggestion effect using the vibration of the effect button 37 can be said to be a setting suggestion effect that suggests the current setting value.
As a result, it is possible to realize the setting suggestion effect by tactile sense, and to enhance the interest of the game in the pachinko machine having the set value.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the number of vibrations matches the numerical value of the most disadvantageous setting value among the setting values determined by the number of vibrations. Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the suggestion of the current set value.

In addition, the vibration setting suggesting effect in the present embodiment can be said to be an effect that progresses in stages because the final number of vibrations is set in stages.
Further, as described above, in the vibration setting suggesting effect, it is determined that the current set value is equal to or greater than the set value 2 at the stage where the second vibration occurs, and the current set value is set at the stage when the fifth vibration occurs. It is determined that the set value is equal to or greater than the set value 5, and at the stage when the sixth vibration occurs, it is determined that the current set value is the set value 6. On the other hand, at the stage where the fourth and fifth vibrations occur, it is not possible to further narrow down the candidates for the current set value from the stage where the second vibration occurs.
That is, it can be said that the vibration setting suggesting effect is an effect in which the accuracy of suggesting the current setting value is enhanced as the stage progresses, and thus, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In order to achieve this effect, it is preferable that the accuracy of suggesting the current set value is increased in a part where the stage progresses like the vibration setting suggesting effect, but even if the precision is increased at each stage of the effect. Good.
Here, the fact that the accuracy of suggesting the current set value is increased by the progress of the steps is not limited to the reduction of the number of candidates for the current set value by the predetermined step as in the present embodiment. For example, the difference between the percentage of a certain setting value being a predetermined level and the percentage of another setting value being a predetermined level (the setting difference at the time of reaching a certain level) is If it becomes easier to estimate the current setting value, such as when it becomes larger than the difference between the ratio of the stage immediately before the predetermined stage and the ratio of the stage immediately before the other setting, the reason is It doesn't matter. It should be noted that the fact that the accuracy of suggesting the current set value is increased by the progress of stages includes the stage of suggesting the present set value from the stage of not suggesting the present set value.

Furthermore, in order to achieve this effect, it is preferable that the player recognizes the progress of the stage by a stimulus that can be perceived through the tactile sense, such as a vibration setting suggesting stage, but it is not possible to use the stage other than the tactile sense such as sight and hearing. It may be an effect for recognizing the progress of.
Further, the vibration setting suggesting effect is not limited to the number of stages (six stages) in the present embodiment, and may have two or more stages.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (first sub-control board 200) gives a predetermined effect (vibration setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value to the predetermined effect means (effect button 37). It is possible to be executed, the predetermined effect is an effect that progresses in a stepwise manner, and at least a part of the time when the step has progressed, an effect in which the accuracy of suggesting the set value is increased. It can be said in other words.

In addition, in the vibration setting suggesting effect in the present embodiment, the number of candidates for the current setting value does not increase due to the progress of steps. That is, in the vibration setting suggesting effect, the accuracy of suggesting the current set value does not decrease due to the progress of steps. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it can be said that the predetermined effect (vibration setting suggesting effect) is an effect in which the accuracy of suggesting the set value is not lowered when the stage progresses.

In addition, as described above, in the vibration setting suggestion effect in the present embodiment, the second vibration at which the current set value is determined to be 2 or more occurs, and the current set value is 5 or more. There is a stage between the stage where the fifth vibration that determines that the current state is generated and the stage where it is confirmed that the current set value is 2 or more, that is, a stage where the accuracy indicating the current set value does not change. To do.
As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for progressing to the stage where the accuracy of suggesting the current set value is increased, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined effect (vibration setting suggestion effect) is more accurate than the first step from the first stage (the stage at which the second vibration occurs) to suggest the set value. The accuracy of suggesting the set value is the same as that of the first stage until the second stage (stage at which the fifth vibration occurs) becomes higher. In other words, it is an effect in which there is a stage to perform and a stage to generate the fourth vibration).

Although different from the present embodiment, for example, when the setting change flag is ON, a larger number of times are selected in the vibration number lottery of the vibration setting suggesting effect than when the setting change flag is OFF, and the vibration setting suggestion is set. You may make it suggest at least whether another setting value was set by the setting change process or the setting change process was not performed according to progress of the stage of production.
Even in this way, the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In particular, similarly to the present embodiment, when the setting change flag is OFF, 6 times is not determined as the number of vibrations, and when the setting change flag is ON, 6 times is determined as the number of vibrations. Is preferred.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control unit (first sub-control board 200) at least suggests whether another setting value has been set by the setting change process or whether the setting change process has not been executed (vibration setting). (Preferred effect) can be executed, and the predetermined effect is an effect that progresses in stages, and at least part of when the stage progresses, another set value is set by the setting change process. In other words, it can be said that this is an effect in which the accuracy that indicates whether or not the setting change process has been executed is increased.

Note that, in the above-described vibration lottery suggestion effect execution lottery and vibration number lottery, the determined special figure variation pattern is not referred to, unlike the vibration big hit suggestion effect described later.
Therefore, it can be said that the vibration setting suggesting effect is an effect that does not suggest the jackpot winning expectation.

<Flow of vibration generation in vibration setting suggestion production>
Next, as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21F, in the vibration setting suggestion effect, the first vibration is the period T0 after the vibration setting suggestion effect is started regardless of the determined number of vibrations. (In the present embodiment, 1200 ms) starts (occurs) at the timing when the second vibration, the third vibration, and the fourth vibration start from the timing when the immediately preceding vibration ends and the period T1 In the form, it is started at the timing when 300 ms) has elapsed. Then, the fifth vibration starts at the timing when the period T2 (600 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the timing when the fourth vibration ended. Further, the sixth vibration starts at the timing when the period T3 (900 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the timing when the fifth vibration ends.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 21, in the present embodiment, the period T2 is longer than the period T1, so that it is expected whether or not the second vibration that is determined to be the set value 2 or more occurs. The period for expecting whether or not the fifth vibration will occur is set to be longer than the period, and the expectation for the occurrence of the fifth vibration is further established when the set value of 5 or higher, which is more advantageous than the set value of 2, is determined. be able to. As a result, the interest of the game can be increased.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the period T1, the period T2, and the period T3 are periods whose length is determined by time, but in order to achieve this effect, these periods are not necessarily limited to the period whose length is determined by time. Absent. For example, if these periods are periods determined by a common reference, such as a period in which the length is determined by the number of times the effect button 37 is operated, the relationship between these periods can be secured, so The content of the common standard does not matter.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined effect (vibration setting suggestion effect) is started immediately before the second step (the step in which the fifth vibration occurs) (the step in which the fourth vibration occurs). From the first stage (the stage where the second vibration occurs) to the stage immediately before the second stage, the period from the first stage to the second stage is the front stage of the two adjacent stages. In other words, it is a production that is longer than any of the periods from the start of the process to the start of the next stage.

Since the period T3 is longer than the period T2, the setting value 6 having a higher degree of advantage than the setting value 5 is settled at the 6th time as compared with the period in which it is expected whether or not the fifth vibration occurs. It is possible to lengthen the period for expecting whether or not the vibration occurs, and to further increase the expectation for the sixth vibration. As a result, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, since the period T0 is longer than the period T2, it is possible to make the vibration in the vibration setting suggesting effect easier to recognize, and the effect is that the effect button 37 is operated to vibrate the effect button 37. It becomes more prominent when it has the below-mentioned functions that are required to exist.

Next, FIGS. 22A to 22C each show an example in the case where the number of vibrations is determined to be 6 times, and in these figures, in the execution period of the vibration setting suggestive effect. The state of the effect button sensor 37a is different from each other.
Specifically, in FIG. 22A, the effect button sensor 37a is ON (a state where the effect button is pressed) from immediately after the vibration setting suggestive effect is started to immediately before the vibration setting suggestive effect is ended. In the vibration setting suggestion effect, all the vibrations of the effect button 37 from the first time to the sixth time occur.
In FIG. 22B, the effect button sensor 37a is OFF (the effect button is not pressed) from the beginning to the end of the period when the vibration setting suggesting effect is being executed, and in the vibration setting suggesting effect. All of the vibrations of the effect button 37 from the first time to the sixth time have not occurred. Note that the broken line in FIG. 22B indicates the vibration of the effect button 37, which has been planned to occur in the vibration setting suggesting effect, including FIG. 22C described later, but has not occurred.
In FIG. 22C, the effect button sensor 37a is turned off until the timing when the vibration of the effect button 37 is scheduled to occur for the fifth time after the vibration setting suggesting effect is executed, and the vibration is started from the timing. The effect button sensor 37a is ON until just before the setting suggestion effect is completed. In the vibration setting suggesting effect, the first to fourth effect buttons 37 do not vibrate, and the fifth and sixth vibrating effects occur.

As described above, in the present embodiment, each vibration of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggesting effect occurs on condition that the effect button sensor 37a is ON, that is, the effect button 37 is pressed.
Thereby, the vibration of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggestion effect can be easily perceived through the sense of touch, and the suggestion of the current set value can be made less likely to be mistaken.

<Regarding the mode of the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect>
Next, as shown in FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B, in the mode of the operation promotion effect in the above-described vibration setting suggestion effect, the button image bg is white and the button image bg is red. There are two types of modes.
Then, which of these modes is to be used depends on the type of big hit (normal big hit or probability variation big hit) derived in the present symbol variation.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23(c), in the mode lottery of the operation promotion effect that determines the mode of the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect (the range of the random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999), When the big hit derived in this design variation is a normal big hit, a white button image bg (white button) is determined with a probability of 600/1000 (about 1/1.67), and 400/1000(1 /2.5), the red button image bg (red button) is determined.
On the other hand, when the big hit derived in the present pattern change is the probability big hit, the white button image bg (white button) is determined with a probability of 400/1000 (1/2.5), and 400/1000( The red button image bg (red button) is determined with a probability of about 1/1.67).
In the mode lottery of the operation promotion effect related to the vibration setting suggestion effect, the current setting value and the state of the setting change flag are not referred to.

In this way, the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect can be said to be an effect that suggests the type of the big hit, which is derived in the present symbol variation, depending on its mode.
This makes it possible to focus attention on the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggestion effect, and as a result, make it easier to recognize the vibration in the vibration setting suggestion effect.
Note that, in order to achieve this effect, the target suggested by the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect is not limited to the type of big hit derived in the present pattern change. For example, whether or not there is a big hit win (so-called holding series) in the design fluctuation that is held when the big hit game related to this big hit is started, the number of rounds in this big hit, etc. Good.
Further, in order to achieve this effect, it is preferable that the operation promotion effect is always executed when the vibration setting suggestion effect is executed, but the operation promotion effect is executed in part when the vibration setting suggestion effect is executed. It may be done.

<About vibration big hit suggestion>
Next, the details of the vibration jackpot suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27.
24 is a diagram showing a specific example of the vibration big hit suggestive effect, and FIG. 25 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used for the vibration type lottery of the vibration big hit suggestive effect. In addition, FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the relationship between the execution timings of the vibration setting suggesting effect and the vibration big hit suggesting effect, and FIGS. 27(a) and 27(b) correspond to the state of the effect button sensor 37a. It is a figure which shows the flow of vibration generation in a vibration big hit suggestion production.
Here, the execution timing in the present embodiment is synonymous with the execution period, and is the timing from the start of execution of the target effect (start timing of execution of the target effect) to the end of the effect. Refers to.

FIG. 24 shows an example in which a vibration big hit suggestive effect (vibration of the effect button 37) is executed in a pattern change in which the result of the special drawing hit determination is a big hit, and the number of pseudo changes is three times.
In this example, the first vibration big hit suggestion at the timing when the symbol change is started (the timing when the first pseudo change is started), the second vibration big hit suggestion at the timing when the second pseudo change is started The third vibration big hit suggestion effect is executed (started) at the timing when the effect starts the third pseudo variation. Then, after the final execution of the vibration big hit suggestion effect, the big hit notification is given (the above-mentioned effect shield closing effect is successful).
Further, since each timing at which the vibration big hit suggesting effect is started is a timing at which the pseudo fluctuation is started, at these timings, as shown in the left side, the center, and the right side of the lower part of FIG. In the display area, the variation of the decorative pattern has started.

In this way, the vibration big hit suggestive effect in the present embodiment, when the execution is decided, regardless of the decided special figure fluctuation pattern, the start timing of the pseudo fluctuation (the big fluctuation is the big fluctuation is derived, Before the announcement is made).
Whether or not to execute the vibration big hit suggestion effect is determined at the same time as the vibration type lottery for determining the vibration type of the vibration big hit suggestion effect described later.

In addition, as described above, the degree of expectation of jackpot winning increases as the number of pseudo fluctuations increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the greater the number of occurrences of vibration of the effect button 37 related to the vibration big hit suggestion effect, the higher the expectation of the big hit win.

Next, in the vibration type lottery of the vibration big hit suggestive effect (the range of the random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999), the vibration is referred to by referring to the lottery table shown in FIG. 25 and the determined special figure fluctuation pattern. None, weak vibration long, strong vibration short, or strong vibration long is determined, and the lottery value corresponding to each lottery result for each special figure variation pattern is as shown in FIG.
Specifically, within the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same, if the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the special figure right/wrong judgment result is a big hit is determined, the result of the special figure right/wrong judgment is determined. There is a lower probability of winning without vibration (higher probability of winning a long weak vibration, a short strong vibration, or a long long strong vibration) than when the corresponding special pattern fluctuation pattern is determined when is lost.
That is, it can be said that the vibration big hit suggestion effect using the vibration of the effect button 37 is an effect that suggests the winning expectation degree of the big hit.

Here, as described above, since the start timing of the pseudo fluctuation which is the start timing of the vibration big hit suggesting effect in the present embodiment is a timing before the timing at which the big hit notification is made, the start of the vibration setting suggesting effect described above is started. It differs from the timing (timing after the timing when the big hit is announced), and the execution periods of both effects do not overlap.
Further, the vibration type in the vibration setting suggesting effect is a weak vibration short, and is different from any of the vibration types (vibration type weak vibration long, strong vibration short, or strong vibration long) that can be determined in the vibration big hit suggesting effect.
Therefore, while performing the vibration setting suggestion effect that is the setting suggestion effect and the vibration big hit suggestion effect that suggests the jackpot winning expectation degree with the effect button 37, it is difficult to cause the false recognition of the suggestion of the current setting value. You can
In order to achieve this effect, it is preferable that both the start timing and the vibration type be different, but either the start timing or the suggestion type may be different.

Particularly, in the present embodiment, both the vibration setting suggesting effect and the vibration jackpot suggesting effect can be executed in the symbol variation in which the big hit is derived.
Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the vibration setting suggesting effect is executed at a timing later than the timing at which the big hit notification is made within the symbol variation, and the vibration big hit suggesting effect is a big hit announcement of the symbol variation content. It is executed at a timing before the timing.
Therefore, the false recognition of the suggestion of the current set value can be made less likely to occur.
In addition, when there are a plurality of timings at which the big hit notification is made, it is preferable to set the earliest timing among these timings, but any one of these timings may be set as the big hit according to the present embodiment. It may be the timing at which the notification is made.

In the vibration type lottery of the vibration big hit suggestion effect, unlike the above-described execution lottery of the vibration setting suggestion effect and the vibration number lottery, the current setting value or the state of the setting change flag is not referred to.
Therefore, it can be said that the vibration jackpot suggestion effect is an effect that does not suggest the current set value, and it is also an effect that does not suggest whether another setting value is set by the setting change process or the setting change process is not executed. ..

Next, FIGS. 27(a) and 27(b) both show an example of the case where the vibration big hit suggestive effect is executed in the symbol variation in which the number of pseudo variations is three. In the figure, the state of the effect button sensor 37a in the execution period of the vibration jackpot suggestion effect is different from each other.
Specifically, in FIG. 27A, the effect button sensor 37a is ON (the effect button is pressed) from immediately before the start of the first vibration big hit suggestive effect to immediately before the end of the last vibration big hit suggestive effect. In this case, the effect button 37 vibrates at the start timing of all pseudo fluctuations.
On the other hand, in FIG. 27B, the effect button sensor 37a is OFF (the effect button is not pressed) from immediately before the start of the first vibration big hit suggestive effect to the end, and in this case as well. , The vibration of the effect button 37 occurs at the start timing of all the pseudo fluctuations.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the vibration of the effect button 37 in the vibration big hit suggestion effect is executed regardless of the state of the effect button sensor 37a.
Thereby, the vibration of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggestion effect can be easily perceived through the sense of touch, and the suggestion of the current set value can be made less likely to be mistaken.

<Regarding the operation promotion effect in the effect shield closing effect>
Next, the operation promotion effect in the effect shield closing effect will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation promotion effect in the effect shield closing effect, and in this specific example, the case where the effect shield closing effect is successful is given.
As described above, in the above-mentioned effect shield closing effect executed in the development effect, from the state in which a part of the main display portion 81 is shielded by the effect shield 83 shown in FIG. 6C, the entire main display portion 81 is shielded by the effect shield 83 shown in FIG. 6C, or the effect shield 83 shown in FIG. 6A is changed from the state shown in FIG. 6B. Depending on whether the state is in the initial position or not, it is informed whether or not a big hit is derived in the symbol variation in which the development effect is executed.

In this effect shield closing effect, as shown on the lower left side of FIG. 28, in the state shown in FIG. 6B, the operation promotion is performed in the area not covered by the effect shield 83 in the display area of the main display portion 81. The performance is executed.
In the operation promotion effect in this case as well, similar to the operation promotion effect in the vibration setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 19, a button image bg simulating the effect button 37 is displayed in the display area of the main display portion 81, and “ The word "Press!" is displayed. Further, at this time, the effect button 37 may vibrate, but the point that the button image bg becomes a mode (in this embodiment, a mode of swaying in small steps) that matches the vibration of the effect button 37 in the vibration setting suggesting effect. It is different from the operation promotion effect.
It should be noted that the aspect that matches the vibration of the effect button 37 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, but refers to that the aspect of the button image bg changes at the timing when the effect button 37 vibrates, and the aspect does not matter. ..

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

First, like the present embodiment, it is preferable that the above-described vibration setting suggesting effect is executed only in the case of a symbol variation in which the result of the special figure hit/miss determination is a big hit, but the effect is the result of the special figure hit/miss determination. May be executed in the case of a symbol variation that is lost.

Further, in the present embodiment, a device that can be operated by the player is adopted as the device that gives a stimulus that can be perceived through the sense of touch, but the device is not limited to this, and a device that does not require operation may be adopted.
Further, when adopting a device that can be operated by the player, any device that can be operated by the player, such as an operating handle, may be used, not limited to buttons for effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, vibration is adopted as the stimulus that can be perceived through the tactile sense, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any stimulus such as sound pressure and wind pressure that can be perceived through the tactile sense by the player may be adopted. Good.

Further, the vibration setting suggesting effect in the present embodiment suggests the current set value by the number of vibrations, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any vibration mode can be adopted as long as the player can recognize the difference such as the duration of vibration, the intensity of vibration, the pattern of vibration intervals (rhythm of vibration occurrence), and combinations thereof. Good.

Further, the probability, the ratio, and the frequency of the present embodiment and its modified example may be such that the lower one is not elected, or the higher one is always elected, as long as each relationship is secured. Good. In either case, the lottery itself may not be performed.
Further, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in the present embodiment is an example, and each lottery value may adopt any value in the range as long as the size relation between the lottery tables is maintained.

Further, in the above description, the recovery state at power recovery is determined with reference 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 this, 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 (opening/closing state of the middle frame 17) is referred to in determining the restoration state at the time of power recovery, but the restoration 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 (designed value) of the gaming machine such as so-called "character ratio" or "character ratio 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.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
It is possible to execute a symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, determine whether or not to win the jackpot in the symbol variation, set one setting value from a plurality of setting values, and set A gaming machine in which the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the setting value,
First production means capable of giving a stimulus that can be perceived through the sense of touch to the player,
A first effect control means for controlling the first effect means,
The first effect control means causes the first effect means to execute a first effect that is an effect that can be identified by a tactile sensation of a player and that is an effect that suggests the set value that has been set. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of.
(2)
The gaming machine described in (1) above,
The first effect control means may cause the first effect means to execute a second effect that is an effect that can be identified by a tactile sensation of a player and that is an effect that suggests the expectation of winning the jackpot. Is possible,
At least one of the execution timing and the aspect of the first effect is an effect different from the second effect.
(3)
The gaming machine described in (2) above,
The first effect control means executes both the first effect and the second effect during execution of a predetermined symbol variation that is at least a part of the symbol variation determined to have been won in the jackpot. Is something that
The second effect is an effect that is executed at a timing before a predetermined timing at which the player can specify that the jackpot is won during execution of the predetermined symbol variation,
The first effect is an effect that is executed at the predetermined timing or at a timing later than the predetermined timing during execution of the predetermined symbol variation.
(4)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Second production means,
A second effect control means for controlling the second effect means,
The first effect means is composed of a predetermined operation means and a vibration means for vibrating the predetermined operation means,
The first effect control means realizes the first effect by controlling the vibrating means.
The second effect control means,
A third effect that is an effect that prompts the operation of the predetermined operation means and that is an effect that suggests the degree of advantage related to the jackpot, and is capable of causing the second effect means to execute the operation.
A game machine, characterized in that at least a part of when the first effect is executed, the third effect is executed.
(5)
The gaming machine described in (4) above,
The second effect control means,
There are times when the second effect means is caused to execute a fourth effect that is a mode that matches the vibration of the predetermined operation means by the vibration means.
A game machine, wherein the fourth effect is not executed during a period in which the first effect is being executed.
(Appendix a)
A game machine characterized in that the first effect is an effect that is executed when the predetermined operation means is operated, and is not executed when the predetermined operation means is not operated.
(Appendix b)
The gaming machine described in appendix a,
The first effect control means, when executing the second effect, executes the second effect regardless of whether or not the predetermined operation means is operated. And a gaming machine.
(Appendix c)
It is possible to execute a symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, determine whether or not to win the big hit in the symbol variation, set one set value from a plurality of set values, and set it. A gaming machine capable of executing a setting change process for changing the set value, which determines the probability of winning the jackpot according to the set value,
First production means that can transmit information to the player through tactile sense,
A first effect control means for controlling the first effect means,
The first effect control means is an effect that is identifiable by a tactile sensation of the player, and is an effect that at least suggests whether another setting value has been set by the setting change process or the setting change process has not been executed. A game machine characterized by being capable of causing the first effect means to execute a certain first effect.

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 part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Production lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Production button 37a Production button sensor 37b Vibration actuator 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation portion 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 Dispensing unit 49 Dispensing passage 50 Game board 50a Gaming area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Special winning opening 57 First starting opening 59 Second starting opening 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First opening sensor 71 2nd starting opening sensor 72 Big winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame opening sensor 80 Performance display 81 Main display 82 Sub display 82a Upper sub display 82b Left sub display Part 82c Right sub-display 83 Production shield 83a Upper left production shield 83b Upper right production shield 83c Lower left production shield 83d Lower right production shield 84 Setting suggestion 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 decision means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 135 general figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric auditors product control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 recovery 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 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 Discharge control board 409 Discharge control board case 500 Power supply control board 509 Power supply control board case 600 Setting key X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (5)

It is possible to execute a symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, determine whether or not to win the jackpot in the symbol variation, set one setting value from a plurality of setting values, and set A gaming machine in which the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the setting value,
A predetermined effect means,
And a production control means for controlling the predetermined production means,
The effect control means is capable of causing the predetermined effect means to execute a predetermined effect that suggests the set value that has been set,
The predetermined effect is an effect that progresses in stages, and at least a part of when the step has progressed, the precision that suggests the set value that has been set is increased and the gaming machine is characterized. .. It is possible to execute a symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, determine whether or not to win the jackpot in the symbol variation, set one setting value from a plurality of setting values, and set A gaming machine in which the probability of winning the jackpot is determined by the setting value,
A predetermined effect means,
And a production control means for controlling the predetermined production means,
The effect control means is capable of causing the predetermined effect means to execute a predetermined effect that suggests the set value that has been set,
The predetermined effect is an effect that progresses in stages, and at least a part of when the step has progressed, the precision that suggests the set value that has been set is increased and the gaming machine is characterized. .. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The predetermined effect suggests the set value from the first stage to the second stage in which the accuracy of suggesting the set value being set is higher than the first stage. An amusement machine characterized in that it is an effect in which there may be one or more stages whose accuracy is the same as that of the first stage. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The predetermined effect is that the period from the start of the step immediately before the second step to the start of the second step is from the first step to the step immediately before the second step. Of the two adjacent stages of the above, the game machine is characterized by a production longer than any of the periods from the start of the previous stage to the start of the next stage. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The predetermined effect means,
A predetermined operating means and a vibrating means for vibrating the predetermined operating means,
A game machine characterized in that the predetermined effect control means realizes the predetermined effect by controlling the vibrating means.

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