JP2020124271A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured to be able to perform a lottery with lottery probability in accordance with setting information with reference to the setting information in performing the lottery when game balls enter, and includes performance control means which stores setting change information to be change history of the setting information when the setting information is changed and is capable of executing suggestive performance based on the change of the setting information on the basis of the stored setting change information. Based on the setting change information, the performance control means executes the suggestive performance on the basis of setting information during a past prescribed period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine in which a lottery probability of a jackpot lottery triggered by a winning of a game ball to a starting opening can be set stepwise (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

In such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that suggests the setting of the lottery probability because it is advantageous for the player if the setting of the lottery probability can be estimated.

JP, 2008-175693, A

However, even with the above-mentioned gaming machine, there is still room for improvement in the technology for improving the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of games.

The present invention has been made to solve at least a part of the problems described above, and can be realized as the following application examples. In addition, the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. ..

[Application example 1]
A game machine capable of performing a lottery with a probability of lottery according to the setting information with reference to the setting information when the lottery is accompanied by entering a game ball,
When the setting information is changed, setting change information, which is a change history of the setting information, is stored, and a suggestion effect that suggests a change in the setting information can be executed based on the stored setting change information. A game machine having a control means.

[Application example 2]
The gaming machine described in Application Example 1,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means executes the suggestion effect based on the setting information in the past predetermined period based on the setting change information.

[Application example 3]
The gaming machine according to Application Example 1 or Application Example 2,
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to externally set the execution condition of the suggested effect by the effect control means.

[Application example 4]
In the gaming machine according to Application Example 3, a time period during which the execution of the suggestive effect is permitted can be set from the outside as an execution condition of the suggestive effect.

[Application example 5]
In the gaming machine described in Application Example 3 or Application Example 4,
As a condition for executing the suggestive effect, whether or not to execute the suggestive effect can be set from the outside.

[Application example 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of Application Example 1 to Application Example 5,
The game machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is an effect that directly suggests a change in the setting information by using character information.

[Application example 7]
The gaming machine according to any one of Application Example 1 to Application Example 6,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion effect is an effect that indirectly suggests a change in the setting information by using a background image displayed on a display screen.

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

It is a front view of a game machine. It is an enlarged view of indicators. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a figure for explaining main ROM and main RAM. It is a figure for demonstrating FRAM (trademark). It is a figure for demonstrating a sub ROM and a sub RAM. It is a figure for explaining the big hit determination table T1. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot type determination table T5. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 in a non-time saving state. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 at the time saving state. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the jackpot determination process. It is a flow chart which shows sub-control main processing. 7 is a flowchart of sub-side timer interrupt processing. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a setting change apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating a setting change procedure. It is a figure for demonstrating a setting confirmation procedure. It is a flowchart of a setting storage transmission process. It is a flowchart of a setting reception storage process. It is a flowchart of a suggestion option setting process. It is a figure which illustrates a suggestion option setting screen. It is a flowchart of a setting suggestion effect pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of a suggestion pattern selection process. It is a flow chart of comment pattern selection processing. It is a figure for demonstrating determination of a setting suggestion production pattern. It is a figure for explaining setting suggestion production A. It is a figure for explaining setting suggestion production B. It is a figure for explaining setting suggestion production C. It is a figure for explaining setting suggestion production D.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 as one embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1 is made to match the left-right direction viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of the gaming machine 1 is described as a direction from the gaming machine 1 to the player, and the rear direction of the gaming machine 1 is described as a direction from the player to the gaming machine 1.

The gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that shoots a game ball based on a player's firing operation, and when a game ball is won in a specific winning device, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the winning. is there. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2, and the gaming board 2 is attached to the inside of the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes, in addition to the front frame (front frame portion) 53, an outer frame (base frame portion) forming an outer shell of the gaming machine and an inner frame to which the game board 2 is attached inside the outer frame. I have it. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is a vertical rectangular unit arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame, and includes a handle 60, a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate). ) 62, effect button 63, sword member 64, sword button 65, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, select button 68, and frame movable body 600. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 53, and the game area 3 of the game board 2 can be viewed through the opening.

The handle 60 is disposed on the lower right side of the front frame 53 and shoots a game ball with a shooting strength according to the rotation angle. The hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 is provided below the front frame 53 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 is arranged below the ball hitting supply plate (upper plate) 61, and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting supply plate (upper plate) 61. The effect button 63 is an operation unit arranged in the vicinity of the hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61, and is operated (pressed) by the player at the time of effect executed as the game progresses. The sword member 64 is an operation unit that imitates the shape of a sword, and can be pushed downward by the player at the time of performance performed as the game progresses. The sword button 65 is an operation portion provided at the upper end portion of the sword member 64, that is, the end portion of the handle of the sword, and is operated (pressed) by the player at the time of performance executed as the game progresses. R. The sword member 64 is configured to be able to execute two different operations, a first operation of pushing the entire sword member 64 downward and a second operation of pushing the sword button 65 at the tip. The frame lamp 66 is arranged around the opening of the front frame 53, and performs a light emission effect during a game or the like. The speakers 67 are arranged on the upper left side and the upper right side of the front frame 53, and perform sound effects during a game or the like. The select button 68, which is a so-called cross key, includes a left button, a right button, an up button, and a down button, and enables various inputs. The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper portion of the front frame 53. The frame movable body 600 is configured to be displaceable from a stored state stored inside the front frame 53 to an exposed state protruding above the front frame 53.

The game board 2 includes a game area 3, a rail member 4, a board lamp 5, an image display device 7, a center decorative body 10, a fixed winning device (belt) 19, and a normal variable winning device (den Chu) 22. , A gate (through chucker) 28, a first big winning device (first attacker) 31, a second big winning device (second attacker) 36, a general winning opening 27 (normal winning opening 27), and an out opening 16 and a display device 40.

The game area 3 is an area where the game balls shot by operating the handle 60 flow down, and a plurality of game nails that guide the game balls are provided in a protruding manner. The rail member 4 is arranged at the left end of the game area 3, and guides the game ball shot by the operation of the handle 60 toward above the game area 3. The board lamp 5 is arranged on the back side of the game area 3 and emits light from the back side of the game area 3.

The image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and has a display screen 7a. The image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display device or another image display device such as an organic EL display device, a plasma display, a projector, or a dot matrix. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect design (decorative design) 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display) effect design display area, and reserved images 9A and 9B are displayed as reserved images. It has an area and a reserved digested image display area in which the reserved digested image 9C is displayed. The hold images 9A and 9B are images representing hold and are also called hold icons 9A and 9B. The hold digested image 9C is an image representing the hold and is also referred to as the hold image 9C or the hold icon 9C.

The effect symbol display area includes three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect design (left decorative design) 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area. In the middle symbol display area, a medium effect symbol (medium decorative symbol) 8C is displayed. In the right symbol display area, a right effect symbol (right decorative symbol) 8R is displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later. The image display device 7 is a combination of effect symbols displayed in the symbol display areas on the left, middle, and right, and a first special symbol displayed by a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b, which will be described later, and The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (the big hit lottery result) can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

For example, when the big hit is won, the effect design is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as "777". If it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a gap of "637" or the like. This makes it easy for the player to understand the progress of the game. The player can grasp the jackpot lottery result by the image display device 7 in addition to the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbols, a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction or a mode other than that may be used. The combination of the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed according to each lottery result is not limited to the above and can be arbitrarily set. Hereinafter, the effect for displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also referred to as "effect symbol variation effect", "decorative symbol variation effect", or simply "variation effect". In addition, the variation effect of this decorative symbol is counted as one variation effect in the period from the start to the stop of the variation of the special symbol (also referred to as the special symbol variation period). Therefore, even if there is a case where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the period from when the special symbol starts changing to when it stops, the effect of the temporary stop is included in the variable effect of the decorative symbol.

The image display device 7 can display, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect, a big hit effect performed in parallel with a big hit game (an example of a special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, and the like on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variation effect, effect images such as background images and character images may be displayed in addition to effect symbols. Further, the image display device 7, in addition to the effect symbol, an identification display capable of suggesting that the special symbol is changing or suggesting a lottery result of the special symbol (fourth symbol, not shown). May be displayed on the display screen 7a. The identification display (fourth symbol) may be displayed by a light emitting device such as an LED provided in the game area 3.

The reserved image display area displays a first reserved display area for displaying a reserved image 9A according to the number of stored first special figure reservations, which will be described later, and a reserved image 9B according to the number of stored second special figure reservations, which will be described later. And a second hold display area to be executed. Due to the display of the reserved images 9A and 9B, the number of stored first special figure reservations displayed on a first special figure reservation display 43a, which will be described later, and the second special figure reservation displayed on the second special figure reservation display 43b. The memory number of can be displayed in a manner that is easy for the player to understand. The pending digest image display area includes a pending digest display area for displaying the pending digest image 9C. The held digestion image 9C corresponds to the effect design (effect design 8L, 8C, 8R) that is currently changing on the display screen 7a, and depending on the display of the hold digested image 9C, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold It can be displayed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that "is digested" ("digestion of special figure reservation" described later).

Below the image display device 7, a first board movable body 14 (also referred to as a first movable accessory 14) which is a movable so-called gimmick is provided. The first movable accessory 14 is configured such that a plate-shaped member is vertically movable. The first movable accessory 14 is normally stationary at the retracted position (FIG. 1) below the display device 7, and can be moved (advanced) upward from the retracted position to be stationary at the advanced position. The first movable accessory 14 covers part of the image display device 7 when stopped at the advanced position.

The center ornament 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A second board movable body 15 (also referred to as a second movable accessory 15) that is a movable so-called gimmick is attached to the center decoration body 10. A stage portion 11 is formed below the center ornament 10. The stage portion 11 has a shape capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 to a first starting opening 20 described later. A warp portion 12 is provided on the lower left side of the center ornament 10. The warp unit 12 includes an inlet portion into which the game ball flows in and an outlet portion from which the game ball flows out, and causes the game ball flowing from the inlet portion to flow out from the outlet portion to the stage portion 11.

The fixed winning device (belt) 19 is arranged below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, and the first starting opening (first starting winning opening, first winning opening) in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. Mouth, fixed starting port) 20. The winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the big hit lottery). In other words, the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 is an opportunity to obtain a big hit random number or the like and to make a big hit judgment.

The normal variable winning device (electric Chu) 22 is arranged below the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, and includes a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, second winning opening, variable starting opening) 21. ing. The winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 21 is a trigger for the lottery of the second special symbol (the big hit lottery). The power cable 22 includes a movable member 23 in front of the second starting port 21, and the operation of the movable member 23 opens and closes the second starting port 21. The movable member 23 is driven by the electric power solenoid 24 (FIG. 3). The 2nd starting opening 21 can enter a game ball when the movable member 23 is in an open state. It should be noted that, when the movable member 23 is in the open state, it is easier for the electric chew 22 to enter the second starting port 21 than when the movable member 23 is in the closing state. It may be possible to enter.

The gate (through chucker) 28 is arranged above the first big winning device (first attacker) 31 in the game area 3, and is configured to allow a game ball to pass therethrough. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is a trigger for the ordinary symbol lottery that determines whether or not to open the electric Chu 22. In other words, the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is a trigger for the acquisition of the normal symbol random number (random number per hit) and the hit determination.

Here, "lottery for special symbols" means that when a game ball wins the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, a random number for special symbol determination is acquired, and the acquired random number is predetermined. It is a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit by comparing it with a value corresponding to the "big hit". The lottery result of this "big hit" is not immediately notified to the player, and the variable display of the special symbol is performed on the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b, which will be described later, and a predetermined variation. When the time has passed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped (fixed display), and the player is informed of the lottery result. In the image display device 7, a symbol matching game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols is executed, and the lottery result of the big hit is notified to the player more effectively by this symbol matching game.

Further, "ordinary symbol lottery" means that when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a random number for ordinary symbol determination is acquired, and this acquired random number is compared with a value corresponding to a predetermined "hit". By doing so, it means a process of determining whether or not there is a hit. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol, the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the lottery result is not notified immediately, but the normal symbol display 42, which will be described later, displays the variation of the ordinary symbol, and the predetermined variation is obtained. When the time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is fixedly displayed (lit or extinguished), and the player is informed of the lottery result.

The first big winning device (first attacker, first special variable winning device) 31 is arranged at the upper right of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, and the first big winning opening (first special winning opening) 30 , V area 39, non-V area 70, and V opening/closing member 71. The first big winning opening 30 includes an opening/closing member (first special winning opening opening/closing member) 32 that allows or hinders the acceptance of the game ball by a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by the first special winning opening solenoid 33 (FIG. 3). The first big winning opening 30 allows game balls to enter when the opening/closing member 32 is in the open state.

The first big winning device 31 has a V area (specific area) 39, a V area sensor 39a (FIG. 3), a non-V area (non-specific area) 70, and a non-V area sensor 70a (FIG. 3) inside. , A first special winning opening sensor 30a (FIG. 3), a V opening/closing member 71, and a V opening/closing member solenoid 73 (FIG. 3). The V area (specific area) 39 and the non-V area (non-specific area) 70 are configured inside the first big winning device 31 as areas through which the game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 30 can pass. .. The first special winning opening sensor 30a is arranged upstream of the V area 39 and the non-V area 70, and detects the winning of the game ball into the first special winning opening 30. The V area sensor 39a is arranged in the V area 39 and detects passage of a game ball into the V area 39. The non-V area sensor 70 a is arranged in the non-V area 70 and detects passage of a game ball to the non-V area 70. The V opening/closing member 71 distributes the game balls that have passed through the first special winning opening 30 to either the V area 39 or the non-V area 70. The V opening/closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening/closing member 71. The V opening/closing member 71 is configured to rotate (clockwise and counterclockwise with respect to the game board 2). When the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is energized, the V opening/closing member 71 rotates counterclockwise from the origin position to play the game ball. It becomes the 1st state (rotation state) which distributes to V area 39, and when the V opening/closing member solenoid 73 is not energized, it becomes the 2nd state (stop state) which is located at the origin and distributes the game ball to non-V area 70. .. The V opening/closing member 71 is not limited to rotational movement, and may have a function of allocating the game ball that has passed through the first special winning opening 30 to either the V area 39 or the non-V area 70. You may comprise so that it may move to the front-back direction with respect to the game board 2. That is, when the V open/close member solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is distributed to the V area 39 (first state), and when the V open/close member solenoid 73 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-V area 70. It may be configured to be in the (second state). In the gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the V area 39 is a trigger for the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the V region 39 is a positive variation operating port. On the other hand, the non-V area 70 does not serve as the probability variation operating port. The first big prize device 31 of the present embodiment further includes a first big prize device discharge sensor (not shown) that counts the number of game balls discharged from the first big prize device 31. The first big winning device discharge sensor is provided at a point where the V area 39 and the non-V area 70 merge downstream, and counts the number of game balls that have passed through the V area sensor 39a or the non-V area sensor 70a.

The second special winning device (second attacker, second special variable winning device) 36 is arranged above and to the right of the first special winning opening 30 in the game area 3, and the second special winning opening (second special winning opening) 35. Equipped with. The second special winning opening 35 includes an opening/closing member (second special winning opening opening/closing member, movable member) 37 that obstructs or allows the acceptance of the game ball by a swing-type opening/closing operation. The opening/closing member 37 is driven by the second special winning opening solenoid 38 (FIG. 3). The second winning hole 35 allows game balls to enter when the opening/closing member 37 is in the open state.

The general winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. The outlet 16 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3, and discharges the game balls that have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3. The display devices 40 are arranged near the center on the right side of the game board 2. Details of the display device 40 will be described later.

The game area 3 has a left game area 3A on the left side and a right game area 3B on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. The hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting". On the other hand, the way of striking the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". In the gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for winning in the first starting opening 20 by left-handed hitting. On the other hand, by hitting the right, the player can aim to pass through the gate 28, win the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second big winning opening 35.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display device 40. The display devices 40 are a first special symbol display device 41a, a second special symbol display device 41b, an ordinary symbol display device 42, a first special symbol reservation display device 43a, and a second special symbol reservation display device 43b. , A universal figure hold indicator 44, and the like. The first special symbol display 41a variably displays the first special symbol. The second special symbol display 41b variably displays the second special symbol. The normal symbol display 42 variably displays the normal symbol. The 1st special symbol reservation indicator 43a displays the memory number of the operation reservation (1st special symbol reservation) of the 1st special symbol indicator 41a. The 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b displays the number of memories of the operation reservation (2nd special figure reservation) of the 2nd special symbol indicator 41b. The universal figure hold indicator 44 displays the number of memories of the operation hold (universal figure hold) of the normal symbol indicator 42. The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 21. In the following, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are also collectively referred to as “special symbol”. Further, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b are also collectively referred to as "special symbol display device 41". In addition, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b are also collectively referred to as "special figure reservation indicator 43".

The special symbol display device 41 variably displays (variable display) the special symbol (identification information), and then stops by displaying the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (lottery per special symbol) , Jackpot lottery) informing the result. The special symbol that is stopped (stop symbol, a special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a special symbol of a predetermined jackpot stop mode (jackpot symbol), the first big winning opening 30 in the open pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (type of jackpot hit) Alternatively, a special game (big hit game) for opening the second special winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning openings (first special winning opening 30 and second special winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

The special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery per special symbol depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win the jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○●●○○●●" (○: lit, ●: unlit) from the left. , 5th and 6th LEDs are lit and the jackpot pattern is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost pattern in which only the LED on the far right is turned on, such as "●●●●●●●○", is displayed. You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is performed for a predetermined variation time. In the variable display mode, for example, each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not in the stop display (lighting display in a specific mode), and may be an arbitrary lighting mode. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously.

In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins (winning) into the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, the values (numerical value information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning , And is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage area 84e (FIG. 5). Specifically, if it is a winning in the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special drawing reservation storage area (FIG. 5) as a first special drawing reservation, and if it is a winning in the second starting opening 21, It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area (FIG. 5) as the second special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage area 84e, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four for each of the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area. Has become. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage area 84e is exhausted when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. "Extinguishing the special figure hold" means determining a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold, and executing variable display of the special symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even when a prize is won during or during the execution of a special game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 43. The 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a and the 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b are respectively constituted by four LEDs, for example. Each special figure reservation indicator 43 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 indicates the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying (variable display) the normal symbol and then displaying the stop. The ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed (ordinary symbol stopped symbol, the ordinary symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the normal figure stop symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), an auxiliary game that opens the second starting opening 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state Is done. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

The normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs, and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery by the lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning pattern in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "●○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as the normally lost pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the variable display mode, for example, both LEDs may be turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display is not limited to the above mode as long as each LED is not in the stop display (lighting display in a specific mode), and may be an arbitrary lighting mode. For example, in the variable display mode, all the LEDs may blink simultaneously.

In the gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the ordinary symbol random number (random number per hit) acquired for the passage is stored in the universal figure reservation storage area 84f (FIG. 5) as the ordinary figure reservation. Once remembered. There is an upper limit to the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage area 84f, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The universal figure hold stored in the universal figure hold storage area 84f is exhausted when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the universal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the universal figure hold means that the normal symbol random number (random number per hit) corresponding to the universal figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game, the prize is won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The number of universal figure reservations is displayed on the universal figure reservation indicator 44. The universal figure pending indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of universal figure pending by turning on the LEDs for the number of universal figure pending.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine The electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the main control board side of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80 (FIG. 3), a sub control board 90 (FIG. 4), an image control board 100 (FIG. 4), a lamp control board 107 (FIG. 4), and a voice control board 106 ( 4) and the payout control board 110 (FIG. 3). The main control board 80 is a game control board that controls a game profit such as a big hit lottery and a game state transition, and constitutes a main control unit. The sub control board 90 is an effect control board that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106. The sub control unit can be configured as long as it includes at least the sub control board 90.

The main control board 80 includes a game control microcomputer 81 and an input/output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control board 80, and controls the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a main ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a main RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a main CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the main ROM 83, and a clock. It includes an RTC 85 that enables the above, and an FRAM 86 that can retain the stored contents even when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. The details of the data stored in the main ROM 83 and the storage area provided in the main RAM 84 will be described later. The main ROM 83 may be configured as an external ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits/receives data to/from another board or the like via an input/output circuit (I/O port section) 87. The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87 and a relay board 88. The main control board 80 inputs a signal output from each sensor and outputs a signal to each solenoid. The sensors connected via the relay board 88 include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big winning opening sensor 30a, a second big winning opening sensor 35a, and a V area. The sensor 39a, the non-V area sensor 70a, and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are exemplified. Examples of solenoids connected via the relay board 88 include an electric power solenoid 24, a first special winning opening solenoid 33, a second special winning opening solenoid 38, and a V opening/closing member solenoid 73. The first starting opening sensor 20a is provided inside the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided inside the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 30a is provided inside the first special winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30. The second special winning opening sensor 35a is provided inside the second special winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35. The V area sensor 39a is provided in the V area 39 inside the first special winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the V area 39. The non-V area sensor 70a is provided in the non-V area 70 inside the first special winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-V area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27a is provided inside the normal winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27. The electric Chu solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric Chu 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening/closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening/closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36. The V opening/closing member solenoid 73 drives the V opening/closing member 71 of the first big winning device 31.

The display devices 40 are connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The game control microcomputer 81 is a first special symbol display device 41a, a second special symbol display device 41b, an ordinary symbol display device 42, a first special symbol reservation display device 43a, a second special symbol reservation display device 43b, a general symbol reservation device. The display of the display 44 is controlled.

An external terminal board 70 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The main control board 80, with respect to the external terminal board 70, prize ball information, door or frame opening information, the number of changes of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21 It outputs a winning game ball, whether or not it is a big hit, and a security signal.

A setting changing device 71 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The setting change device 71 allows the jackpot probability of the gaming machine to be set in a maximum of 6 stages. The setting changing device 71 will be described later.

The payout control board 110 is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The main control board 80 sends various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. To the payout control board 110, the prize ball payout device 120, the ball rental payout device 130, and the card unit 135 are connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The prize ball payout device 120 pays out prize balls. The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 to pay out the prize balls. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The rental ball payout device 130 pays out rental balls. Based on a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the gaming machine 1, the payout control board 110 drives the ball rental motor 131 of the ball dispensing device 130 to pay out a ball. The balls to be paid out are detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. The card unit 135 is arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 1 and outputs information on ball lending based on information on the inserted prepaid card or the like. The firing device 112 includes a handle 60 (FIG. 1), a firing motor 113, a touch switch 114, and a firing volume 115. When the player operates the handle 60, the firing device 112 detects the contact of the handle 60 with the touch switch 114 and the rotation amount of the handle 60 with the firing volume 115. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

A sub control board 90 (FIG. 4) is connected to the main control board 80 via an input/output circuit 87. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed as a communication direction restricting means.

The sub-control board 90 includes an effect control microcomputer 91 and an input/output circuit 95. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the sub control board 90, and controls the effect of the game of the gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 is a sub ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a sub RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a sub that executes the program stored in the sub ROM 93. It includes a CPU 92, an RTC 95 that enables clocking, and an FRAM 96 that can retain stored contents even when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. Details of the data stored in the sub ROM 93 and details of the storage area provided in the sub RAM 94 will be described later. The sub ROM 93 may be configured as an external ROM. The production control microcomputer 91 transmits/receives data to/from another board or the like via the input/output circuit (I/O port section) 95. The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the production control microcomputer 91. An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, a lamp control board 107, and a relay board 108 are connected to the sub control board 90 via an input/output circuit 95.

The image control board 100 includes an image control microcomputer 101, an input circuit 105a, and an output circuit 105b. The image control microcomputer 101 is a one-chip microcomputer mounted on the image control board 100, and controls the display of the image display device 7 (first image display device 7A and second image display device 7B) according to a program. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 103, and a RAM 104. In the ROM 103, in addition to a program for performing display control, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. Image data such as (including) and background images are stored. The RAM 104 is used as a memory for expanding image data. The CPU 102 executes the program stored in the ROM 103. The effect control microcomputer 91 causes the image control microcomputer 101 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and performs display control based on the read image data.

A speaker 67 is connected to the voice control board 106, and the effect control microcomputer 91 causes a voice, a song, and a sound effect to be output from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on a command received from the main control board 80. Etc. are output. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. The voice control board 106 may be mounted with a CPU, and the CPU may execute voice control based on a command. Further, the voice control board 106 may be mounted with a ROM, and the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may be caused to perform voice control. Further, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

A frame lamp 66, a panel lamp 5, a first movable accessory 14, and a second movable accessory 15 are connected to the lamp control board 107, and control these. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls lighting of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In other words, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting/extinguishment, light emission color, etc., lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and the light emission pattern. The light emission of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 of the sub control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data. The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the first movable accessory 14 and the second movable accessory 15 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The first movable accessory 14 is a movable gimmick provided below the image display device 7. The second movable accessory 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center ornament 10. The production control microcomputer 91 creates motion pattern data (driving data) that determines the motion mode of each of the first movable auditors product 14 and the second movable auditorsman product 15, and according to the motion pattern data, the first movable auditors product 14 and the first movable auditors product 14 2 The operation of the movable accessory 15 is controlled. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. The lamp control board 107 may be mounted with a CPU, and may cause the CPU to execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable accessory members 14 and 15 based on commands. In this case, the lamp control board 107 may be mounted with a ROM, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

The effect button 63, the select button 68, and the frame movable body 600 are connected to the relay board 108. When the player presses (presses) the effect button 63, a switch signal is output to the sub control board 90 via the relay board 108. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the effect button 63 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The effect button 63 is not only operable by pressing, but is also capable of changing its position between a normal position where the upper surface of the button body part slightly projects and a projecting position where most of the button body part projects. That is, the effect button 63 is raised as one of the effects. The effect control microcomputer 91 creates position change data (drive data) for changing the position of the effect button 63, and controls the operation of the effect button 63 according to the position change data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the position change data. When the select button 68 is pressed (pressed) by the player, it outputs a switch signal to the sub control board 90 via the relay board 108.

The production control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable body 600 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The frame movable body 600 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper portion of the front frame 53 (FIG. 1). The production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (drive data) that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600, and controls the operation of the frame movable body 600 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the sub ROM 93 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that the relay board 108 may be connected to a touch sensor or the like that is provided on the front frame 53 and that outputs a detection signal when a human body contacts.

3. Data Structure of Gaming Machine The data structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 5, 6, and 7. FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the table stored in the main ROM 83. FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining the storage area provided in the main RAM 84. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the storage area provided in the FRAM 86. FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining the table stored in the sub ROM 93. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the storage area provided in the sub RAM 94.

In the main ROM 83 (FIG. 5(A)), a jackpot determination table T1, a reach determination table T2, an ordinary symbol hit determination table T3, an ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table T4, a jackpot type determination table T5, and a variation pattern. The determination table T6, the electric Chu opening pattern determination table T7, the special winning opening opening pattern determination table T8, and the V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9 are stored. These determination tables are referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) executed by the game control microcomputer 81.

In the main RAM 84 (FIG. 5(B)), a command set area 84a, a flag set area 84b, a counter set area 84c, a special operation status set area 84d, a special figure reservation storage area 84e, and a general figure reservation storage An area 84f and a setting information storage area 84g are provided. The command set area 84a is an area (output buffer) in which a command output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side is set in the main control main process (described later), and includes a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, and an opening. A command, a round designation command, an ending command, a game state designation command, a V passage command, a customer waiting standby command, etc. are set. The flag setting area 84b is an area in which a flag indicating the state of the gaming machine or the gaming state is set in the main control main processing (described later), and the jackpot flag, the jackpot end flag, the V flag, the probability variation flag, the time saving flag, etc. Is set. The counter setting area 84c is an area in which counters used in main control main processing (described later) are set, and random number counters, round counters, probability variation counters, time saving counters, and the like are set therein. The special operation status setting area 84d is an area in which the status in the special operation processing described later is set. The special figure reservation storage area 84e includes a first special figure reservation storage area in which a first special figure reservation is stored and a second special figure reservation storage area in which a second special figure reservation is stored. The first special figure reservation storage area stores a random number group (hold information) such as a random number per special symbol corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth special figure reservations, respectively. There are provided a first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area. In the second special figure reservation storage area, a first storage for storing a random number group (holding information) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth special figure reservations, respectively. An area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area are provided. The universal figure reservation storage area 84f stores a random number group (reserved information) such as ordinary symbol random numbers (per random number) corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth universal figure reservations. There are provided a first storage area, a second storage area, a third storage area, and a fourth storage area.

The setting information storage area 84g is an area for storing the setting information of the gaming machine set by the setting changing device 71 (FIG. 3). The setting information is numerical value information set in six stages of setting 1 to setting 6. The setting information storage area 84g is backed up by a backup power supply (not shown), and the contents stored in the setting information storage area 84g are retained even when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off.

The FRAM 86 (FIG. 6) is provided with a setting change information storage area 86a. The setting change information storage area 86a stores the changed setting information, the pachinko hall hole code, the game machine 1 model code, and the setting change date when the setting is changed via the setting change device 71 (FIG. 3). R. The FRAM 86 holds the stored contents even when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off. Therefore, the history of setting changes is recorded in the FRAM 86.

The sub ROM 93 (FIG. 7A) stores a core effect pattern determination table T52, a chance up effect pattern determination table T53, and a stop symbol pattern determination table T54. These determination tables are referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the sub-control main processing (described later) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91.

The sub RAM 94 (FIG. 7B) is provided with a command storage area 94a, an effect command set area 94b, a counter set area 94c, a setting change information storage area 94d, and a suggestion option information storage area 94e. ing. The command storage area 94a is an area (input buffer) in which a command input from the main control unit side is stored in a sub-control main process (described later), and includes a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, an opening command, and a round designation command. An ending command, a game state designation command, a V passage command, a customer waiting standby command, a reserved ball number command and the like are stored. The effect command set area 94b is an area in which commands output from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the relay board 108 are set in the sub control main processing (described later) ( Output buffer), and a variation effect start command, a variation end command, a variation effect end command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, an ending effect start command, etc. are set. The counter setting area 94c is an area in which a counter used in the sub-control main process (described later) is set, and is a random number counter, a first special figure hold effect counter, a second special figure hold effect counter, a general figure hold effect counter. , A probability variation effect counter, a time saving effect counter, a setting suggestion effect counter, etc. are set. The setting change information storage area 94d is an area in which the setting change information output from the main control unit side is stored. The suggestion option information storage area 94e is an area in which suggestion option information is stored.

Various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the gaming machine 1 will be described.
The game control microcomputer 81 acquires "big hit random number", "big hit type random number", "reach random number", "fluctuation pattern random number", and "ordinary symbol random number (winning random number)" at the timing described later. Is configured.
The “big hit random number” is a random number used for lottery (big hit determination) whether or not it is a big hit, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.
The “big hit type random number” is a random number used for lottery of the winning big hit type (big hit type determination), and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.
"Reach random number" is a random number that is used to determine whether to generate a reach in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the jackpot determination is a loss, and a value in the range of 0 to 127. Take Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. Is a state (for example, a state of “7↓7”) in which a combination of effect symbols showing a big hit is achieved. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is shaking in the display screen 7a.

The “variation pattern random number” is a random number used to determine a variation pattern including a variation time, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.
The "ordinary symbol random number (random number per hit)" is used in a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric Chu 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.
The “big hit random number”, the “big hit type random number”, the “reach random number”, and the “fluctuation pattern random number” are acquired based on the ball entering the starting opening (the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21). The random number group acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, and the random number group acquired based on entering the second starting opening 21 is the first group. 2 Stored in the special figure reservation storage area. The “ordinary symbol random number (random number per hit)” is acquired based on the passage of the gate 28. The acquired normal symbol random number value is stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area 84f.

Next, various random numbers acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 in the gaming machine 1 will be described.
The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to acquire the "chance up random number" at a timing described later. The “chance up random number” is a random number used for determining the chance up effect at the time of the variable effect, and takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. The “chance up random number” is acquired based on the fluctuation start command being output from the main control unit side to the sub control unit side. The acquired random number value is stored in the sub RAM 94.

4. Description of Various Tables FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot determination table T1.
The jackpot determination table T1 indicates whether the jackpot random number value (any of 0 to 65535) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to a "jackpot" or a "miss". It is a table referred to for determination. The jackpot determination in the jackpot determination table T1 is performed based on the game state of the gaming machine 1 and the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g (FIG. 5). For example, when the setting information is “1” in the “normal probability state” and the jackpot random number value is “0 to 409”, it is determined to be a “jackpot”, and the jackpot random number value is a value other than “0 to 409 ( 410 to 65535)”, it is indicated that it is determined as “miss”. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be described later.

In the reach determination table T2, the reach random number value (any of 0 to 127) acquired by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) corresponds to "reach" or "no reach". It is a table referred to for determining whether or not. The reach determination in the reach determination table T2 is made based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, when the reach random number value is “0 to 13” in the “non-time saving state”, it is determined to be “reach”, and the reach random number value is a numerical value other than “0 to 13 (14 to 127). In the case of “,” it is determined that “no reach”. Further, in the “time saving state”, when the reach random number value is “0 to 5”, it is determined that “reach is present”, and when the reach random number value is “a numerical value other than 0 to 5 (6 to 127)”. Is determined to be “no reach”.

Ordinary symbol hit determination table T3, the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later), the normal symbol random value obtained (any of 0-255) corresponds to "win" or "miss" It is a table that is referred to for determining whether to perform. The determination in the normal symbol hit determination table T3 is performed based on the game state of the gaming machine 1. In the present embodiment, in the "non-time saving state", when the normal symbol random number value is "0 to 2," it is determined to be a "win", and the normal symbol random number value is a numerical value other than "0 to 2 (3 to 255). )”, it is determined as “miss”. Further, in the “time saving state”, when the normal symbol random number value is “0 to 254”, it is determined as “win”, and when the normal symbol random number value is “a number other than 0 to 254 (255)” , "Loss" is determined.

Normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4, the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main processing (described later), depending on the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state), determines how many seconds the variation time of the normal symbol It is a table that is referred to in order. In the present embodiment, when the "non-time saving state", the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "30 seconds", and when the "time saving state", the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "1 second".

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the jackpot type determination table T5. The jackpot type determination table T5 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) to determine the “jackpot type” according to the obtained jackpot type random number value (any of 0 to 127). This is a referenced table.

In FIG. 9, when the jackpot type random number value is "0 to 82" when the lottery for the first special symbol (special figure 1) is won, the jackpot type is determined to be "16RV scheduled jackpot", and the jackpot type When the random number value is "83 to 127", the jackpot type is determined to be "10RV non-passing jackpot". On the other hand, if you win in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2), if the jackpot type random number value is "0 to 127", that is, in all cases, the jackpot type is determined to be "16RV passing planned jackpot" To be done. In the jackpot type determination table T5, the "opening (OP) command", "round designating command", and "ending (ED) command" of the special game may be specified.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern determination table T6 in the non-time saving state. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the fluctuation pattern determination table T6 in the time saving state. The variation pattern determination table T6 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) to determine the variation pattern in accordance with the obtained variation pattern random value (0 to 127). ..

In FIG. 10, for example, in the non-time saving state, the first start opening 20 is won, the jackpot determination table T1 is determined to be “miss”, the reach determination table T2 is determined to be “reach”, and the number of reserved balls is “1”. It is shown that the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “P7” when the fluctuation pattern random value is “0 to 60”. In FIG. 11, for example, in the time-saving state, the second start opening 21 is won, the jackpot determination table T1 is determined to be a “jackpot”, the jackpot type determination table T5 is determined to be a “16RV scheduled jackpot”, and a variation pattern random value It is shown that the variation pattern is determined to be "P61" when is "0 to 10". As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In addition, when the reach is reached, it is also determined whether the reach becomes the normal reach or the super reach (SP reach). Super reach is a reach production in which the variation time after reach is longer than in normal reach. Here, three types of super reach (SP1, SP2, SP3) with different fluctuation times are set. In SP1 to SP3, the normal reach is performed and then the development is executed. The difference between SP1 to SP3 may be, for example, the presence/absence of pseudo link.

The electric chew opening pattern determination table T7 is used by the game control microcomputer 81 to determine the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 according to the game state (non-time saving state or time saving state) in the main control main process (described later). This is a referenced table. In the present embodiment, the open pattern of the power tube 22 is determined to be the “open pattern 11” in the “non-time saving state”, and the open pattern is determined to be the “open pattern 12” in the “time saving state”. In the opening pattern 11, the power tube 22 is opened with the number of opening times of 1 and the opening time of 0.2 seconds. In the opening pattern 12, the number of times of opening is 3, the opening time of each time is 2.0 seconds, and the interval (opening interval) is 1.0 second. However, the opening of the electric Chu 22 is closed even if the opening time remains, when there is a predetermined number of winning game balls (specified winning number, maximum 10).

The special winning opening opening pattern determination table T8 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main processing (described later) to determine the opening pattern of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35. Is. In the present embodiment, in the case of the “16RV passing planned jackpot”, it is determined as the “opening pattern 21”. In the "opening pattern 21", the 1st to 10th and the 12th to 16th Rs are opened once, and the second special winning opening 35 having an opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened (long open). The first big winning opening 30 with the opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened once (long opening). On the other hand, in the case of "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 22". In the “opening pattern 22”, the second special winning opening 35 is opened (long open) with the opening number of 1 time at the 1st to 10th rounds and the opening time of 29.5 seconds, and the opening number of once at the 11th round and the opening time of 0. Open the 1st special winning opening 30 (short open) and open the 2nd special winning opening 35 (opening short) once once at 12th to 16th R and open 0.1 seconds. .. However, the opening of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35, even if the opening time remains, if there is a predetermined number of winning game balls (regular winning number, maximum 9) Will be closed.

The V opening/closing member opening pattern determination table T9 is a table referred to by the game control microcomputer 81 in the main control main process (described later) to determine the opening pattern of the V opening/closing member 71. In the present embodiment, in the case of "16RV scheduled big hit", it is determined as "open pattern 31". In the "Release pattern 31", at the 11th round, when the first prize is at the first big winning opening 30, the V opening/closing member 71 is opened for a short time of 0.1 seconds, and the second prize is won. If there is, the V opening/closing member 71 is opened for a long time with a maximum opening time of 31.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot", it is determined as "open pattern 32". In the "opening pattern 32", the V opening/closing member 71 is opened for a short time of 0.1 seconds when the first prize is won at the first big winning opening 30 at the 11th round.

5. Explanation of big hit etc. In the gaming machine 1, there are "big hit" and "miss" as a result of big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 41. When the big hit is won, a "big hit game" is executed in which the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) are opened in an opening pattern according to the kind of the big hit. The jackpot game is an example of a special game. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games (unit opening game), an opening (OP) before the first round game is started, and an ending (ED) after the final round game is finished. There is. Each round game is started by the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ended by the start of the next round game. The time (interval time) for closing the special winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. There are two types of jackpots: "16RV scheduled big jackpot" and "16R (actual 10R) V non-passed jackpot". The "16RV planned big hit" operates the opening/closing member 32, the opening/closing member 37 and the V opening/closing member 71 in an opening pattern (V passing planned opening pattern) that allows the game ball to pass to the V area 39 during the big hit game. It's a big hit. By the combination of the above-mentioned opening patterns, it is possible to pass the game ball to the V area 39 during the big hit game. In this embodiment, the open pattern 21 and the open pattern 31 are combined. The "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot" is an opening/closing member 32, an opening/closing member 37 in an opening pattern (V non-passing opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot pass to the V area 39 during the jackpot game. It is a jackpot for activating the V opening/closing member 71. The combination of the above-mentioned opening patterns makes it impossible for the game ball to pass to the V area 39 during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a combination of the open pattern 22 and the open pattern 32 is used. In addition, in "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot", the opening time of the 1st special winning opening 30 of the 11th R and the opening time of the 2nd special winning opening 35 of the 12th to 16R are 0.1 seconds. It is a round in which no prize balls can be expected because it only opens.

As described above, in the "16RV planned jackpot", it is possible to easily pass the game ball to the V area 39 in the first big winning opening 30, and the gaming state after the jackpot is a highly accurate time-saving state (high It becomes a high-precision base state). On the other hand, "16R (substantially 10R) V non-passing jackpot" is almost impossible for the game ball to pass to the V area 39 in the first big winning opening 30, and the game state after the jackpot is It becomes a low-probability time saving state (low-probability high base state).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot distribution ratio in the lottery of the first special symbol (special map 1) is that the V passing planned jackpot is 83/128 (about 64.8%), and the V non-passing jackpot is It is 45/128 (about 35.2%). On the other hand, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of the second special symbol (special map 2) is 128/128 (100%) for the V-passing jackpot. In this way, in the gaming machine 1, rather than the jackpot lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) in which the game balls are won in the first start opening 20, the game balls are won in the second start opening 21. The lottery (lottery of the second special symbol) is set to be more advantageous to the player.

6. Explanation of gaming state The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The game control microcomputer 81 can execute "probability variation control" and "variation time reduction control" for the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 41 and the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display 42, respectively. Is. Here, the state in which the game control microcomputer 81 controls the probability variation with respect to the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is called a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability variation control is not performed is simply "normal probability state ( Non-high-probability state, low-probability state)". The gaming control microcomputer 81 uses the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8) in which the number of jackpot random number values determined to be jackpots is higher in the high-probability state than in the normal-probability state, as the probability fluctuation control of the special symbol. A high probability state is realized by performing. Therefore, the high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the normal-probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is performing the probability variation control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, compared with the case where not performing the probability variation control, by the special symbol display 41 The probability that the display result (stopped symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol will be a jackpot symbol is high.

In addition, the state where the game control microcomputer 81 controls the variation time for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41 is called "time saving state", and the state where the variation time reduction control is not performed is simply "non-time saving state". Say. In the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) is shorter than the non-time reduction state. The game control microcomputer 81 sets a variation pattern determination table T6 (FIGS. 10 and 11) that is determined such that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. The fluctuation pattern used is determined. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is performing the variable time reduction control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, compared to the case where the variation time reduction control is not executed, the special symbol is variable. It becomes easy to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the display. As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. As a result, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game. The game control microcomputer 81 may execute the probability variation control and the variation time reduction control at the same time for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41, or may execute only one of them.

The game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability variation control and the variation time reduction control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42 in parallel with the variation time reduction control for the special symbol of the special symbol display 41. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the probability variation control and the variation time reduction control for the normal symbol in the case of the time saving state, and does not execute it in the case of the non-time saving state. The game control microcomputer 81, as a probability variation control of the normal symbol, the number of ordinary symbol random number values (random number per hit) determined to be a hit is more in the time saving state than in the non-time saving state. Use to make a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination). Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability is higher than in the normal symbol normal probability state. That is, when the game control microcomputer 81 is performing the probability variation control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, compared with the case where the probability variation control is not executed, by the normal symbol display 42 The probability that the display result (stopped pattern) of the variable display of the normal symbol is a hit symbol becomes high. In the time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. Here, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the opening time extension control for the electric Chu 22. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the opening frequency increase control for the electric chew 22. Under the situation where the game control microcomputer 81 is executing the probability variation control and variation time shortening control for the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 42, and the opening time extension control and the opening number increase control for the electric chew 22, As compared with the case where these controls are not executed, the electric power chute 22 is frequently opened, and the game balls are frequently won in the second starting opening 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, a state where these controls are executed is called a "high base state", and a state where these controls are not executed is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. It should be noted that the high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning by the electric starting 22 to the second starting opening 21) is being executed. The high base state (electric power assist control state) does not have to execute all the above controls. That is, among the probability variation control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening control for the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension control for the electric chew 22, and the opening number increase control for the electric chew 22 It suffices to execute the one or more controls so that the power tube 22 is opened more easily than when the controls are not executed. Further, the high base state (electric power assist control state) may be independently controlled without being associated with the time saving state.

In the gaming machine 1, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V passing planned jackpot is a high-probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state if the V area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. .. This game state is particularly referred to as a "high-accuracy high-base state" or a "high-accuracy short-time state". The high-probability-high base state ends when a variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (here, 120 times), or a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game due to the winning of the V non-passing jackpot is the normal probability state (non-high probability) unless the V area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. State, that is, a state of low probability), a short-time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as "low accurate high base state" and "low accurate short time state". The low-probability-high base state is ended by performing a variable display of special symbols a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times), or by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game. When the game machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as "low accurate low base state". The low-probability low-base state may be referred to as a "normal game state" or a "low-probability non-time saving state (also simply referred to as non-time saving state)". In addition, a state during execution of the special game (big hit game) will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a "specific game state".

In a high base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by entering the game ball into the right game area 3B (FIG. 1) by right-handing. The electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. is there. From this, in the high base state, while passing the game ball to the gate 28, which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery, right hitting is performed to win the game ball to the second starting opening 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winnings at the starting opening) rather than hitting left. In the gaming machine 1, the right-handed game is played even during the big hit game. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by allowing the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (FIG. 1) by left-handing. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric Chu 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting opening 20 than to win the second starting opening 21. It is because it has become. From this, in the low base state, a left hit is performed in order to win the game ball to the first starting opening 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting winnings rather than hitting right.

7. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 The operation of the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to FIGS. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the main RAM 84.

[Main control main processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of main control main processing. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 reads out a program for executing the main control main process from the main ROM 83. In the main control main processing, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs initialization processing (step S001). In the initialization processing, for example, setting of the main CPU 82, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are performed. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initialization processing, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits interruption of the interruption processing (step S002), and performs normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating processing (step S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing, the game control microcomputer 81 uses various random number counter values (big hit random number value, big hit type random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value, normal pattern random number value) Add and update. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

After the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process, the game control microcomputer 81 permits interruption of the interruption process (step S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (step S005) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the main CPU 82 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec cycle). That is, the main-side timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined period (for example, 4 msec period). Then, after the main-side timer interrupt processing is completed, until the next main-side timer interrupt processing is started, the update processing of various counter values by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing is repeatedly executed. .. If an interrupt pulse is input to the main CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the main timer interrupt processing (FIG. 12: step S005). In the main timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs a random number update process (step S101). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number counter values. This random number updating process is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process performed in the main control main process (FIG. 12) described above. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values is performed during the main timer interrupt processing execution period and other periods (the period from the end of the main timer interrupt processing until the start of the next main timer interrupt processing). And both.

After the random number update process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an input process (step S102). In the input processing, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the detection signals detected by various sensors attached to the gaming machine 1, and outputs payout data for paying out prize balls according to the type of winning hole to the main RAM 84. Set in buffer. The various sensors are, for example, the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, and the normal winning opening sensor 27a (FIG. 3).

After the input process, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a starting opening sensor detection process (step S103). In the starting mouth sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the passage of the game ball of the gate 28, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number counter, and stores the acquired random number value in the general-use reserve storage area 84f of the main RAM 84. Of the first to fourth storage areas, it is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol holding balls. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 20, and determines the value of the big hit random number counter, the value of the big hit random number counter, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter. get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the obtained random number value group in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 holding sphere number among the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure holding storage area. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 21, and determines the value of the big hit random number counter, the value of the big hit random number counter, the value of the reach random number counter, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter. To get. The game control microcomputer 81 stores the acquired random number value group in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 holding sphere number among the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure holding storage area.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (step S104). In the normal operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 controls the operation of the electric chew 22. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0", and when the number of reserved balls is 1 or more, the normal symbol hit determination table T3 is referred to. The hit is determined. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 selects a variation pattern by referring to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table T4. The game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected normal symbol fluctuation pattern to start the variable display of the normal symbol. After that, the variable display is stopped, and in the case of "hit", the electric-chu open pattern determination table T7 is referred to, the electric-chu open pattern is set, and the electric-chu 22 is operated.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (step S105). This special operation processing will be described later.
Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs V area sensor detection processing (step S106). In the V area sensor detection processing, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the V area sensor 39a detects a game ball, and if so, determines whether or not it is during the V effective period. If it is during the V valid period, the V flag is turned ON and the V passage command is set.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (step S107). The game control microcomputer 81 first reads the special figure 1 reserved sphere number, the special figure 2 reserved sphere number, and the normal symbol reserved sphere number stored in the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the reserved ball number command in the command set area (output buffer) 84a of the main RAM 84. The reserved sphere number command is a command for notifying the reserved sphere number to the sub-control board 90, and includes information on the special figure 1 reserved sphere number, the special figure 2 reserved sphere number, and the normal symbol reserved sphere number. ..

After the number of reserved balls is reached, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an output process (step S108). In the output process, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs the command set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 in each process described above to the sub control board 90. After the output processing, the game control microcomputer 81 performs other processing (step S109). In other processing, for example, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode showing the number based on the special figure 2 reserved sphere number, which will be described later, and the first special figure based on the special figure 1 reserved sphere number. The hold indicator 43a is controlled to a display mode showing the number.

[Special operation processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special operation process (FIG. 13: step S105). Here, the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 31 and the second special winning device 36) is divided into four stages, and each stage is "1" of the "special operation status", Called "2", "3", "4". When the "special operation status" is "1" (step S1301: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, jackpot determination, variation pattern selection, etc. are executed. When the "special operation status" is "2" (step S1301: NO, step S1303: YES), the special symbol changing process is performed (step S1304). In the special symbol changing process, the change stop command is output after the change time has elapsed. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed and ends, and if the variation time has elapsed, sets a variation stop command and performs a special operation. Set the status to "3". When the "special operation status" is "3" (steps S1301, S1303: NO, step S1305: YES), special symbol determination processing is performed (step S1306). In the special symbol determination process, the output of the opening command and the like are executed at the time of a big hit. Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first executes a game state management process. The gaming state management process is a process for managing the number of STs and the number of time saved. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "1" when the jackpot flag is OFF. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is ON, the opening pattern of the special winning opening and the V opening/closing member is set according to the type of the winning jackpot. After setting the opening pattern, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process. The gaming state reset process is a process for resetting the probability variation flag and the time saving flag. After the game state reset process, the jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game. After that, the special operation status is set to "4". When the "special operation status" is "4" (steps S1301, S1303, S1305: NO), special electric auditors product processing is performed (step S1308). In the special electric auditors product processing, a jackpot game is executed. Specifically, opening of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 is controlled according to an opening pattern based on a round counter, and a round designation command and an ending command are set. Further, the V opening/closing member 39 is controlled in parallel with opening of the first special winning opening 30. Furthermore, at the end of the big hit, a time saving counter and a probability variation counter are set.

[Special symbol waiting process]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process (FIG. 14: step S1302). In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 holding ball number is "0" (step S1401). When the special figure 2 number of reserved balls is "0" (step S1401: YES), that is, the second special figure reserved storage area stores a random number value group acquired due to a winning of the second starting opening 21. If not, the process proceeds to step S1407. If the number of special balls 2 reserved balls is "1" or more (step S1401: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes a jackpot determination process (step S1402). Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a variation pattern selection process (step S1403). In the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIG. 10, FIG. 11) is referred to, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state), the jackpot determination process (step S1402), the determination result A variation pattern is selected based on the number of spheres. After the variation pattern selection processing, the special figure 2 reserved sphere count is decremented (step S1404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the storage location of the suspension information (various random number values) stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the second special figure suspension storage area to the side read from the current position. And the pending information stored in the farthest place from the side to be read in the second special figure pending storage area is cleared (step S1405). For example, when the hold information is stored in the first to third storage areas, the hold information stored in the third storage area is cleared and the hold information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas. If so, the pending information stored in the fourth storage area is cleared. By the above steps, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it is reserved. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9B (the leftmost reserved image 9B among the four reserved images 9B) corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage area is reserved. It shifts to the digested image display area side and is displayed as the reserved digested image 9C. Further, the reserved images 9B (the second, third, and fourth reserved images 9B from the left among the four reserved images 9B) corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas of the second special figure reserved storage area are respectively 1 on the left side. Shift (Fig. 1). Thereby, the player can recognize that one second special figure reservation has been completed. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure 2 variation start process (step S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started, and the fluctuation time timer is set. In the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern selection process is set. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "2". The fluctuation start command (special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination processing (step S1402) and a fluctuation pattern selection processing ( The information about the variation pattern set in step S1403 (including information about the variation time) is included.

In step S1401, if the special figure 2 holding ball number is "0" (step S1401: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the special figure 1 holding ball number is "0" ( Step S1407). When the number of reserved balls of special figure 1 is “0” (step S1407: YES), that is, the storage of the random number value group obtained due to the winning of the first starting opening 20 in the first special figure reserved storage area. If not, the process proceeds to step S1413. If the number of special balls 1 reserved balls is "1" or more (step S1407: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 executes a big hit determination process (step S1408). Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a variation pattern selection process (step S1409). In the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern determination table T6 (FIG. 10, FIG. 11) is referred to, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state), the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step S1408), and the suspension A variation pattern is selected based on the number of spheres. After the variation pattern selection process, the special figure 1 reserved sphere count is decremented (step S1410). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location of various random number values stored in the first to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reservation storage area by one toward the side where the current position is read. , The pending information stored in the farthest place from the side to be read in the first special figure pending storage area is cleared (step S1411). By the above steps, the first special figure reservation is digested in the order in which it is reserved. In this case, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the reserved image 9A (the rightmost reserved image 9A among the four reserved images 9A) corresponding to the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage area is reserved. It shifts to the digested image display area side and is displayed as the reserved digested image 9C. Further, the reserved images 9A (the second, third, and fourth reserved images 9A from the right among the four reserved images 9A) corresponding to the second to fourth storage areas of the first special figure reserved storage area are respectively set to the right 1 Shift (Fig. 1). As a result, the player can recognize that one of the first special figure reservations has been exhausted. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure 1 variation start process (step S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing, the fluctuation start command is set in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started, and the fluctuation time timer is set. In the fluctuation time timer, the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern selection process is set. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to "2" (step S1412). The fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the jackpot determination processing (step S1408) and a fluctuation pattern selection processing ( Information about the variation pattern (including information about variation time) set in step S1409) is included.

In step S1407, when the special figure 1 number of reserved balls is "0" (step S1407: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step). S1413). The standby screen is a demo screen for waiting for customers. The game control microcomputer 81 may make a determination by, for example, turning ON/OFF a customer screen for demonstration screen display for waiting. If the screen is the standby screen (step S1413: YES), this process ends. When it is not the standby screen (step S1413: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen in the command set area 84a of the main RAM 84 after a lapse of a predetermined standby time. (Step S1414), the present process ends. As described above, according to the special symbol waiting process of the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special symbol suspension is executed only when the second special symbol suspension is “0”. That is, the completion of the second special figure reservation is executed prior to the completion of the first special figure reservation. In addition, according to the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 9) of the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is larger than the lottery based on the first special figure hold, and the jackpot (V It is supposed to win the winning jackpot).

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 15: steps S1402 and S1408). Since the big hit determination process (step S1402) of special figure 2 and the big hit decision process (step S1408) of special figure 1 have the same processing flow, they will be collectively described. In the jackpot determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (step S1501). When the probability variation flag is ON (step S1501: YES), the high probability state table of the big hit determination table T1 (FIG. 8) is referred to, and the big hit determination is made based on the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g. Is performed (step S1502). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads a big hit random number value as a determination value. For example, in the jackpot determination process of special figure 2, the big hit random number value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure pending storage area (corresponding to the first of the second special figure pending) is read. In the jackpot determination process of toku-zu 1, the jackpot random number value stored in the first storage area (corresponding to the first piece of the first toku-zu reservation) of the first toku-zu reservation storage area is read. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit by using the big hit determination table T1 and the big hit random number that are referred to. Here, since the high-probability state (probability variation flag is ON), the table for the high-probability state of the jackpot determination table T1 is referenced to determine whether or not it is a jackpot based on the setting information (settings 1 to 6). To do. For example, when the setting information is "setting 1", the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot when the jackpot random number value is "0" to "936", and the jackpot is determined to be any other value.

In step S1501, if the probability variation flag is OFF (step S1501: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the table for normal probability state in the jackpot determination table T1 (FIG. 8) to perform the jackpot determination ( Step S1504). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads the jackpot random number value by the same method as in step S1502. Next, here, since it is the normal probability state (the probability variation flag is OFF), the table for the normal probability state in the big hit determination table T1 is referred to, and whether or not it is a big hit based on the setting information (settings 1 to 6). Determine whether. For example, when the setting information is “setting 1”, the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot when the jackpot random number value is “0” to “409”, and the jackpot is determined to be any other value.

When the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit" (steps S1503, S1505: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot flag (step S1506) and determines the jackpot type (step S1507). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads the jackpot type random number value as a determination value. For example, in the jackpot determination process of special figure 2, the big hit type random number value stored in the first storage area of the second special figure pending storage area is read. In the jackpot determination process of toku-zu 1, the jackpot type random number value stored in the first storage area of the first toku-zu storage area is read. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random number value and the jackpot type determination table T5 (FIG. 9). After the jackpot type is determined, information corresponding to the specified special figure stop symbol data is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the main RAM 84, and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1503 or step S1505, when the result of the big hit determination is "miss", the information corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the loss is set in the big hit type buffer provided in the main RAM 84, and this process is executed. finish.

8. Operation of Performance Control Microcomputer 91 The operation of the performance control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 (FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. Counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the explanation of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 are provided in the sub RAM 94.

[Sub-control main processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the sub-control main processing. When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads a program for executing the sub control main processing from the sub ROM 93. In the sub-control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs initialization processing (step S4000). In the initialization processing, for example, setting of the sub CPU 92, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are performed. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initialization process is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initialization processing, the production control microcomputer 91 prohibits interruption of the interruption processing (step S4001) and performs random number update processing (step S4002). In this random number updating process, the effect control microcomputer 91 updates the random number counter value shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the set upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be randomly changed. Further, the random number values may be added one by one instead of one by one. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number.

After the random number updating process, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits interruption of the interruption process (step S4003). While the interrupt is enabled, the sub timer interrupt process (step S4004) can be executed. The sub timer interrupt processing is executed based on the interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the sub CPU 92 at a predetermined cycle. That is, the sub-side timer interrupt process is executed every predetermined period. Then, the random number updating process is repeatedly executed after the sub-side timer interrupt process is completed and before the sub-side timer interrupt process is started next.

[Sub timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the sub timer interrupt processing (FIG. 17: step S4004). The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a received command analysis process (step S4100). Details of the received command analysis processing will be described later. After the received command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect in-progress process (step S4110). The variation production process is a process for setting a pre-variation end command at a specific timing during the variation production to execute a specific display production on the display screen 7a. After the variation effect mid-process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch process (step S4120). In the switch process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data (edge data and level data) output from the effect button 63. After the switch process, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a command transmission process (step S4130). In the command transmission process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets various commands set in the effect command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 in the received command analysis process or the like to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. , To the relay board 108. The image control board 100 that has received various commands uses the image display device 7 to execute display effects according to the received commands. In addition, the voice control board 106 that has received various commands executes a voice effect in which voice is output from the speaker 67 according to the received commands. The lamp control board 107 that has received various commands executes a lamp effect that controls the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 in accordance with the received commands. After the command transmission processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4140) and ends this processing. In other processing, random number updating processing or the like is performed.

[Reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process (FIG. 18: step S4100). The effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a reserve ball number command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4200). If it has been received (step S4200: YES), a hold display process is performed (step S4210). In the hold display process, provided in the counter set area 94c of the sub RAM94, based on the information about the special figure 1 reserved sphere number, the special figure 2 reserved sphere number, and the normal symbol reserved sphere number included in the reserved sphere number command. The values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the general figure hold effect counter that have been obtained are updated. As a result, not only the main control board 80 side but also the sub control board 90 side can hold the information of each reserved ball number. In addition, the production control microcomputer 91, the reserved image 9A displayed on the display screen 7a, based on the values of the first special figure hold effect counter, the second special figure hold effect counter, and the general figure hold effect counter, 9B is updated. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls command has not been received (step S4100: NO), the above-mentioned reserved display process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4230). If it has been received (step S4230: YES), a variation effect start process is performed (step S4240). The "variation effect start process" is a process for selecting a variation effect pattern (content) to be executed during the special symbol variation. Details of the variation effect start processing will be described later. On the other hand, if it has not been received (step S4230: NO), the above-described variation effect start processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4250). If it has been received (step S4250: YES), a variation effect end process is performed (step S4260). "Variation effect end processing" is processing for stopping the variation effect executed during special symbol variation. In the fluctuation effect ending process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a counter or the like based on the analysis result of the fluctuation stop command, and sets a fluctuation effect ending command for ending the fluctuation effect. As a result, the decorative pattern corresponding to the changing special figure 1 or special figure 2 is stopped and displayed. When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S4250: NO), the fluctuation effect ending process described above is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4270). If received (step S4270: YES), the opening effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4280). The "opening effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed at the start of a special game (big hit game). In the opening effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command, and sets information on the special figure stop symbol data included in the opening command, which is set at the time of the jackpot winning determination, in the sub RAM 94. Then, an effect pattern of the opening effect that is set in advance corresponding to the hit type indicated by the special figure stop design data is selected, and an opening effect start command for starting the selected opening effect is set as the effect command setting area of the sub RAM 94. Set to 94b. When the opening effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 18: step S4130), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined opening effect image to the ROM 103. Read out from the screen and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, in step S4270, when the opening command is not received (step S4270: NO), the above-described opening effect pattern determination process is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4290). If received (step S4290: YES), a round effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4300). The "round effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an open game effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the special winning opening or the interval between the openings in the special game (big hit game). In the round effect pattern determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command, and sets the information regarding the special figure stop symbol data and the information regarding the number of rounds included in the round designation command in the sub RAM 94. To do. Then, the effect pattern of the round effect preset corresponding to the special figure stop design and the number of rounds is selected, and the round effect start command for starting the selected round effect is applied to the effect command set area 94b of the sub RAM 94. set. When the round effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined round effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. In addition, in step S4290, when the round designation command is not received (step S4290: NO), the above-described round effect pattern determination processing is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 80 (step S4310). If it has been received (step S4310: YES), the ending effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4320). The "ending effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of a special game (a big hit game or a small hit game). In the ending effect pattern determination processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command, and sets information regarding special figure stop symbol data included in the ending command in the sub RAM 94. Then, the ending effect pattern corresponding to the special figure stop design data is selected, and the ending effect start command for starting the selected ending effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94. When the ending effect start command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the ending command has not been received (step S4310: NO), the ending effect pattern determination process described above is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting standby command has been received from the main control board 80 (step S4330). If it has been received (step S4330: YES), a customer waiting effect pattern determination process is performed (step S4340). The "customer waiting effect pattern determination process" is a process of selecting an effect pattern (content) of a standby screen to be displayed when a predetermined waiting time has elapsed after the gaming machine 1 has stopped operating. In the customer waiting production pattern determination process, the production control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the customer waiting standby command, and sets the information included in the customer waiting standby command in the sub RAM 94. Then, an effect pattern on the standby screen is selected, and a customer waiting standby command for starting the selected effect is set in the output buffer of the sub RAM 94. When the customer waiting standby command set in the effect command set area 94b is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a. If the customer waiting standby command has not been received (step S4330: NO), the customer waiting effect pattern determination process described above is skipped.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (step S4350). In other processing, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91, when receiving the game state designation command, information regarding the game state included in the game state designation command (whether it is a high-probability state, whether it is a time-saving state, a certain change). The values of the counter, the time saving counter, etc.) are held in the sub RAM 94. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the V pass command, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the sub RAM 94 to hold the V passed information. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on a command (customer waiting standby command, RAM clear notification command, etc.) other than the above, and ends this processing.

[Variable production start processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the variable effect start process (FIG. 19: step S4230). The effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (step S4400). Here, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets, in the sub RAM 94, information regarding the special figure stop symbol data included in the variation start command, and information regarding the variation pattern. The set information includes game state information indicating the current game state, symbol information indicating a symbol as a determination result of the hit determination process of Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2, and the like. The game state information and the symbol information acquired here can be appropriately referred to by the effect control microcomputer 91.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a core effect pattern determination process (step S4410). The basic effect pattern determination process is performed by the basic configuration of the variable effect (for example, display of a background image on the image display device 7 and its switching, display of a predetermined character and its operation, output of a melody or a sound effect using the speaker 67). , Lighting control of lamps, etc.). The variable effect is completed by superimposing an additional effect such as a chance-up effect on the core effect. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines a basic effect pattern by referring to the basic effect pattern determination table T52 stored in the sub ROM 93. In the basic effect pattern determination table T52, a plurality of kinds of basic effect patterns for performing normal reach effects, a plurality of kinds of basic effect patterns for performing SP1 effects, a plurality of kinds of basic effect patterns for performing SP2 effects, and a plurality of kinds for effecting SP3 effects. A basic production pattern and a plurality of types of basic production patterns for performing reach production without reach are set. The type of core effect pattern can be set arbitrarily. Here, for example, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is "P1", the core effect pattern for performing the SP1 effect is selected. Further, when the variation pattern included in the variation start command is "P72", the basic production pattern for performing the reachless loss production is selected.

After determining the core effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a chance-up effect pattern determination process (step S4420). The chance-up effect pattern determination process is a process for determining an additional effect to be superimposed on the variable effect. The effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value of the chance-up random number counter and refers to the acquired random number value and the chance-up effect pattern determination table T53 stored in the sub ROM 93 to determine the chance-up effect pattern. .. After determining the chance-up effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 further refers to the random number value and the stop symbol pattern determination table T54 to determine the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed. Good.

After determining the chance-up effect pattern, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs setting suggestion effect pattern determination processing (step S4430). The setting suggestion effect pattern determination process is a process of determining an effect pattern suggesting the setting information stored in the setting information storage area 84g. The effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value of the setting suggestion effect counter, and refers to the acquired random number value and the setting suggestion effect pattern determination table T55 stored in the sub ROM 93 to determine the setting suggestion effect pattern.

The production control microcomputer 91 sets the variation production start command in the production command set area 94b (output buffer) of the sub RAM 94 so that the variation production based on the variation production pattern determined in steps S4400 to S4430 is realized. Step S4440). When the variation effect start command set in the effect command setting area 94b of the sub RAM 94 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (FIG. 18: step S4130), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the variation effect image. It is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variable effect timer (step S4450), and ends the present process. A variation time corresponding to the variation pattern variation pattern included in the variation start command is set in the variation effect timer. For example, when the variation pattern is "P1", "40 seconds" is set in the variation effect timer.

9. Configuration Regarding Settings Here, a procedure for changing settings using the setting changing device 71 (FIG. 3) will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an appearance of the setting change device 71. As shown in FIG. 21, the setting changing device 71 is mounted in a main control board case 800 in which a main control board 80 is enclosed. The setting changing device 71 includes a setting display LED 700, a setting key switch 701, and a setting switch 702. The setting display LED 700 functions as a display device when the setting is changed and displays setting information (numerical information). The setting key switch 701 is composed of a setting key 701a and a cylinder 701b, and is turned on/off by inserting the setting key 701a into the cylinder 701b and rotating the same. The setting switch 702 is a push button type switch, and every time it is pressed in the setting change state, setting information is set 1 → setting 2 → setting 3 → setting 4 → setting 5 → setting 6 → setting 1 →... Is changed. The setting switch 702 also functions as a RAM clear switch that clears the main RAM 84.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting change procedure.
First, before the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the setting key switch 701 is turned on (P100). Specifically, the setting key 701a is inserted into the cylinder 701b and rotated. Next, the RAM is cleared (P110). Specifically, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on while the setting switch 702 that also functions as a RAM clear switch is pressed. As a result, the setting is changed to the setting changeable state. Next, the setting is changed (P120). The setting is changed by pressing the setting switch 702. After changing to the desired setting, the setting key switch is turned off (P130). Specifically, the setting key 701a rotated in the ON direction is rotated in the OFF direction. As a result, the main control main process (FIG. 12) and the sub control main process (FIG. 17) are executed, and then the game becomes possible.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting confirmation procedure.
First, before turning on the power of the gaming machine 1, the setting key switch 701 is turned on (P200). Specifically, the setting key 701a is inserted into the cylinder 701b and rotated. Next, the power is turned on (P210). Specifically, the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on without pressing the setting switch 702 which also functions as a RAM clear switch. As a result, the setting confirmation state is displayed in which the setting information is displayed on the setting display LED 700. Next, the setting key switch is turned off (P220). Specifically, the setting key 701a rotated in the ON direction is rotated in the OFF direction. As a result, the main control main process (FIG. 12) and the sub control main process (FIG. 17) are executed, and then the game becomes possible.

As described above, the main control main process (FIG. 12) and the sub control main process (FIG. 17) are executed after the setting change procedure (FIG. 22) and the setting confirmation procedure (FIG. 23). The setting storage transmission process is executed in the initialization process (step S001), and the setting reception storage process is executed in the initialization process (step S4000) of the sub-control main process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the setting storage transmission process. Further, FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the setting reception storage process.

[Setting memory transmission processing]
The setting storage transmission process (FIG. 24) will be described. First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the setting has been changed (step S5000). If it is determined that the setting has been changed (step S5000: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 stores the setting information in the main RAM 84 (step S5010). Specifically, the setting information (numerical value information) is stored in the setting information storage area 84g (FIG. 5) of the main RAM 84. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the setting change information in the setting change information storage area 86a of the FRAM 86 (step S5020). Specifically, the setting information, the hall code, the model code, and the date are stored in the setting change information storage area 86a. Next, the process proceeds to step S5030. On the other hand, if the setting has not been changed (step S5000: NO), the process of step S5010 and step S5020 is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S5030. In step S5030, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits the setting change information to the sub control board 90. Here, the setting change information is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 after waiting for the time when the activation control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is completed. After the processing of step S5030 ends, this setting storage transmission processing ends.

[Setting reception memory processing]
The setting reception storage process (FIG. 25) will be described. First, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the setting change information has been received (step S5100). This process is a process of determining whether or not the setting change information transmitted from the main control board 80 has been received. If it is determined that the setting change information has been received (step S5100: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the setting change information in the sub RAM 94 (step S5110). Specifically, it is stored in the setting change information storage area 94d (FIG. 7) of the sub RAM 94. After the processing of step S5110 ends, this setting reception storage processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting change information has not been received (step S5100: NO), the process of step S5110 is not executed, and this setting reception storage process is ended.
By the setting storage transmission process and the setting reception storage process, the setting information and the setting change information are transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 and stored therein. It is possible to make suggestions regarding the setting information only.

[Suggestion option setting process]
With the configuration as described above, it is possible to perform setting suggestion production that suggests settings, but it is possible to set whether or not to perform setting suggestion production in the first place, and at what timing when performing it. ing.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart of the suggestion option setting process. First, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (step S5200). The standby screen is a demo screen for waiting for customers. When it is determined here that the screen is the standby screen (step S5200: YES), it is determined whether or not there is a specific input (step S5210). The specific input is a predetermined input for entering the change mode of the suggestion option. For example, pressing the effect button 63 ten times in succession may be a specific input. Further, for example, pressing the select buttons 68 in a predetermined order (for example, pressing the left button→the right button→the upper button→the upper button→the lower button→the left button) may be a specific input. If it is determined that there is a specific input (step S5210: YES), the suggestion option changing process is executed (step S5220). The specific content of the suggestion option setting process will be described later. On the other hand, if a negative decision is made in step S5200 or step S5210, then the following processing is not executed and the present suggestion option setting processing is ended. After the suggestion option setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the suggestion option information set in the suggestion option setting process in the suggestion option information storage area 94e of the sub RAM 94 (step S5230).

When the suggestion option setting process (step S5220) is executed, the suggestion option setting screen is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a suggestion option setting screen.
In the suggestion option setting process, the suggestion option of the setting suggestion production can be set via the production button 63 and the select button 68. The suggestion option includes whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect (presence/absence of the suggestion effect), and a time zone (implication effect time) when performing the setting suggestion effect. The suggestive effect time is set as a pair of a suggestive effect start time and a suggestive effect end time.

As shown in FIG. 27, cursor images C1, C2, time input frames F1 to F6, button images B1 to B4, etc. are displayed on the suggestion option setting screen. Initially, it is assumed that the cursor image C1 is selected (FIG. 27(A)). When the lower button of the select button 68 is pressed in this state, the cursor image C2 is selected (FIG. 27(B)).

When the effect button 63 is pressed while the cursor image C1 is selected (FIG. 27A), it is possible to set whether or not the suggestive effect is performed. Specifically, by pressing the left button or the right button of the select button 68, either of the button images B1 and B2 can be brought into a selected state, whereby the suggestive effect is switched between ON and OFF. You can

If the effect button 63 is pressed while the cursor image C2 is selected (FIG. 27(B)), the suggestive effect start time and the suggestive effect end time can be set. Specifically, by pressing the up button, down button, left button, or right button of the select button 68, any of the time input frames F1 to F6 can be selected. If the effect button 63 is pressed again here, the time display of the selected time input frames F1 to F6 can be changed by the select button 68. The time display changed with the select button 68 is confirmed by pressing the effect button 63. By pressing the up button, down button, left button, and right button of the select button 68, button images B1 and B2 can be selected in addition to the time input frames F1 to F6. By pressing the effect button 63 with the button image B3 selected, the suggested effect time (a pair of the suggested effect start time and the suggested effect end time) can be added. That is, the fourth pair can be added as the suggested presentation time of FIG. On the other hand, by pressing the effect button 63 with the button image B4 selected, the suggestive effect time (a pair of the suggestive effect start time and the suggestive effect end time) can be deleted. That is, the pair in the bottom row can be deleted as the suggested presentation time in FIG. When setting the suggestive effect start time and suggestive effect end time, the RTC 95 of the effect control microcomputer 91 may be used for input.

[Setting suggestion production pattern determination process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the setting suggestion effect pattern determination process (FIG. 20: step S4430). First, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the suggestion condition is satisfied (step S5300). The suggestion condition is a condition based on suggestion option information set in the suggestion option setting process (FIG. 26). Specifically, it is determined whether the execution of the setting suggestion effect is set to ON, and whether it is the time zone in which the setting suggestion effect should be executed. The effect control microcomputer 91 makes a determination by acquiring the suggestion option information stored in the suggestion option information storage area 94e of the sub RAM 94. The RTC 95 is used to determine whether or not it is a time period in which the setting suggestion effect should be executed. If it is determined that the suggestion condition is satisfied (step S5300: YES), the value of the setting suggestive effect counter (FIG. 7) in the counter set area 94c is acquired (step S5310), and the suggestion pattern selection process is executed. Yes (step S5320).

Next, the suggestion pattern selection process will be described. In addition, here, the setting suggestive effect pattern determination table T55 shown in FIG. 31 will be used for description. The setting suggestion effect pattern determination table T55 includes a suggestion method selection table (FIG. 31(A)), a comment pattern table (FIG. 31(B)), and a background pattern table (FIG. 31(C)).
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the suggestion pattern selection process (FIG. 28: step S5320). First, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a suggestion method. The effect control microcomputer 91 selects the suggestion method by referring to the suggestion method selection table (FIG. 31(A)) using the value of the setting suggestion effect counter acquired in step S5310) as the setting suggestion effect random number value. To do. Specifically, when the setting suggestion effect random number value is "0 to 83", it is set as "no setting suggestion effect", and when it is "84 to 105", it is set as "direct suggestion by comment" and "106 to 127". In the case of “,” it is considered as “indirect suggestion by background image”. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a comment suggestion has been selected (step S5410). When it is determined that the comment suggestion is selected (step S5410: YES), the comment pattern selection process is executed (step S5420). The comment pattern selection processing will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the comment suggestion is not selected (step S5410: NO), it is determined whether the background suggestion is selected (step S5430). If it is determined that the suggestion by the background image is selected (step S5430: YES), the background pattern selection process is executed (step S5440). In the background pattern selection process, as shown in FIG. 31C, any of the background change rules of POS6 to POS8 is randomly selected. In POS6, the background is changed to a special background that does not normally appear. Specifically, normally, when a “morning image” that reminds the morning, a “daytime image” that reminds the daytime, and an “evening image” that reminds the evening are set as background images, “remember the night” It means displaying a "night image". In POS 7, the background is changed to the normal background, but the order is broken. In the above example, when the background image is changed as "morning image" → "daytime image" → "evening image" → "morning image" → ..., "morning image" → "evening image" The background image is changed, the background image is changed to “daytime image”→“morning image”, and the background image is changed to “evening image”→“daytime image”. In POS 8, the background is changed to the normal background, but the background is set in a specific order. In the above example, when the background image is changed as "morning image" → "daytime image" → "evening image" → "morning image" → ..., "morning image" → "evening image" → The background image is changed in a specific order of "daytime image". In the case of POS8, the background image is changed based on the table in which the changing order of the background image is described in advance. After the background pattern selection processing is completed, the suggested pattern selection processing is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the suggestion based on the background image is not selected (step S5430: NO), the process of step S5440 is not executed, and the suggestive pattern selection process ends.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the comment pattern selection process (FIG. 29: step S5420). First, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the current setting is different from yesterday (step S5500). This determination is performed based on the setting change information stored in the setting change information storage area 94d (FIG. 7) (the same applies hereafter). When it is determined that the current setting is different from yesterday (step S5500: YES), POS1 is set as the selection candidate (step S5510). POS1 is a pattern for displaying a comment "Settings are different from yesterday!" (FIG. 31(B)). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current setting is not different from yesterday (step S5500: NO), that is, the setting is the same as yesterday, the process proceeds to step S5540.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current setting is higher than yesterday (step S5520). If it is determined that the current setting is higher than yesterday (step S5520: YES), POS2 is set as a selection candidate (step S5530). POS2 is a pattern for displaying a comment "Settings are better than yesterday!" (FIG. 31(B)). On the other hand, if the current setting is not higher than yesterday (step S5520: NO), that is, if it is lower than yesterday, the following process is not executed and the process proceeds to step S5600.

When a negative determination is made in step S5500, or in step S5540 which is a transition from step S5530, it is determined whether or not the current setting is the best in the latest three days. If it is determined that the current setting is the best in the last three days (step S5540: YES, including the same setting here), POS3 is set as the selection candidate (step S5550). POS3 is a pattern for displaying a comment "Settings have become the best in the last 3 days!" (FIG. 31(B)). On the other hand, if it is not determined that the current setting is the best for the latest three days (step S5540: NO), the process of step S5550 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S5560.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current setting is the best in this week (step S5560). If it is determined that the current setting is the best in this week (step S5560: YES, including the same setting here), POS4 is set as the selection candidate (step S5570). POS4 is a pattern for displaying a comment "Settings are the best this week!" (FIG. 31(B)). On the other hand, if the current setting is not determined to be the best in this week (step S5560: NO), the process of step S5570 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S5580.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current setting is the best in this month (step S5580). If it is determined that the current setting is the best in this month (step S5580: YES, including the same setting here), the POS 4 is set as the selection candidate (step S5590). POS4 is a pattern for displaying a comment "Setting is the best in this month!" (FIG. 31(B)). On the other hand, if it is not determined that the current setting is the best in this month (step S5580: NO), the process of step S5590 is not executed and the process proceeds to step S5600.

In the case of negative determination in step S5520, in the case of negative determination of step S5580, or in step S5600 of shifting from step S5590, one is randomly selected from the selection candidates, and this comment pattern selection processing is ended. ..

10. Example effects, effect examples, modifications, and aspect examples of the present embodiment Below, each example effect (display effect example, accessory moving effect example) of the present embodiment will be described. Further, an effect example, a modified example, and an aspect example for the effect example will be described together. As described above, the effect described below is based on various information (big hit determination information, big hit type information, variation pattern information, etc.) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 81, and the effect control microcomputer 91 (image control microcomputer). This is an effect realized by 101). The following display effect example is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, although the hold display (hold icon) may be omitted in the display effect example, it is actually displayed unless otherwise noted.

The setting suggestive effects A to D will be described below with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35. This setting suggestion effect can be executed during the effect of changing the decorative pattern. That is, when the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the variation effect start command received from the sub-control board 90 and includes an instruction to execute the setting suggestion effect, the corresponding image data or drive data is read from the ROM 103. This is an effect of displaying an image on the display screen 7a.

[Setting suggestion production A]
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the setting suggestive effect A.
First, in the setting suggestion effect A, as shown in FIG. 32(A), the variation start effect is executed. In this variation start effect, the reserved image 9A and the reserved digested image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Next, as shown in FIG. 32(B), a character appearance effect is executed. In the character appearance effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are variably displayed are inconspicuous, and the teammate character CRA appears from the right side of the display screen 7a and moves to the left side.
Next, as shown in FIG. 32C, the comment suggestion effect is executed. In the comment suggestion effect, the ally character CRA is located substantially in the center of the display screen 7a, and the comment image T “setting is better than yesterday!” is displayed in the form of a balloon.
Next, as shown in FIG. 32(D), the fixed stop effect is executed. In the fixed stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is "5", the middle decorative design 8C is "4", and the right decorative design 8R is "3", and the fixed stop display is performed.

[Setting suggestion production B]
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the setting suggestion effect B.
First, in the setting suggestion effect B, as shown in FIG. 33(A), the variation start effect is executed. In this variation start effect, the reserved image 9A and the reserved digested image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Next, as shown in FIG. 33(B), a temporary stop effect is executed. In the temporary stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is "5", the middle decorative design 8C is "4", and the right decorative design 8R is stopped and displayed at "3". It should be noted that this state is not a fixed stop display, and the three decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R sway slightly.
Next, as shown in FIG. 33C, the comment suggestion effect is executed. In the comment suggestion effect, the ally character CRA is located substantially in the center of the display screen 7a, and the comment image T “setting is better than yesterday!” is displayed in the form of a balloon.
Next, as shown in FIG. 33(D), a fixed stop effect is executed. In the fixed stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R stopped and displayed in FIG. 33(B) are fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is "5", the middle decorative design 8C is "4", and the right decorative design 8R is "3", and the fixed stop display is performed.

[Setting suggestion C]
FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the setting suggestion effect C.
First, in the setting suggestion effect B, as shown in FIG. 34(A), the variation start effect is executed. In this variation start effect, the reserved image 9A and the reserved digested image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Next, as shown in FIG. 34(B), the reach formation effect is executed. In the reach formation effect, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number. Here, the left decorative design 8L and the right decorative design 8R are both temporarily stopped and displayed as "5".
Next, as shown in FIG. 34C, the comment suggestion effect is executed. Comment suggestion production is executed. In the comment suggestion effect, the ally character CRA is located substantially in the center of the display screen 7a, and the comment image T “setting is better than yesterday!” is displayed in the form of a balloon. At this time, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are reduced and displayed in the upper left portion of the display screen 7a.
Next, as shown in FIG. 34(D), the fixed stop effect is executed. In the fixed stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is "5", the middle decorative design 8C is "4", and the right decorative design 8R is "5", which are fixedly displayed.

[Setting suggestion D]
FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the setting suggestive effect D.
First, in the setting suggestion effect D, as shown in FIG. 35(A), the variation start effect is executed. In this variation start effect, the reserved image 9A and the reserved digested image 9C are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Further, here, the background image is a “morning image” that reminds us of the morning.
Next, as shown in FIG. 35(B), the fixed stop effect is executed. In the fixed stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is "5", the middle decorative design 8C is "4", and the right decorative design 8R is "3", and the fixed stop display is performed. The background image is the “morning image”, as in FIG.

Here, a case where the variation effect start command received from the sub control board 90 does not include an instruction to execute the setting suggestion effect will be described. After the fixed stop effect of FIG. 35(B), as shown in FIG. 35(C), the variation start effect is executed and the background image is changed to the “daytime image”.
Next, as shown in FIG. 35(D), a fixed stop effect is executed. In the fixed stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is “2”, the middle decorative design 8C is “1”, and the right decorative design 8R is “6”, which are fixedly displayed. The background image is a “daytime image”, as in FIG.

On the other hand, a case where the variation effect start command received from the sub control board 90 includes an instruction to execute the setting suggestion effect will be described. After the fixed stop effect of FIG. 35(B), as shown in FIG. 35(E), the variation start effect is executed and the background image is changed to the “night image”. This "night image" is a special background image that does not normally appear.
Next, as shown in FIG. 35(F), the fixed stop effect is executed. In the fixed stop effect, the decorative symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped and displayed. Here, the left decorative design 8L is “2”, the middle decorative design 8C is “1”, and the right decorative design 8R is “6”, which are fixedly displayed. The background image is a “night image”, as in FIG. 35(E).

That is, when the variation effect start command does not include the instruction to execute the setting suggestion effect, the background image is changed to the “daytime image”, but the variation effect start command includes the instruction to execute the setting suggestion effect. If so, the background image is changed to the “night image”.

[Effect example]
Below, the example of the effect of setting suggestion production is shown.
[Effect 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, it is possible to change the setting (rewrite the setting information) via the setting changing device 71 provided in the main control board case 800. When the setting is changed according to the setting change procedure (FIG. 22), the setting change information is stored in the setting change information storage area 94d (FIG. 7) provided in the sub RAM 94 of the effect control microcomputer 91. The effect control microcomputer 91 executes the suggestion effect based on the change of the setting information by executing the setting suggestion effect pattern determination process (FIG. 28) using the setting change information. Specifically, the suggestion is made by using the comments shown in FIGS. 32C, 33C, and 34C, and the suggestion is made by using the background image shown in FIG. 35E. According to this configuration, unlike the suggestion of inferring the setting information itself, the suggestion can be made in various patterns, which leads to motivation of the player, and the interest of the player can be improved.
[Effect 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, a comment pattern for comparing the setting information of yesterday, the setting information of the latest three days, the setting information of this week and the setting information of this month with the current setting information is prepared (FIG. 31). (B)). The production control microcomputer 91 selects the comment pattern by executing the comment pattern selection process (FIG. 30) based on the setting change information stored in the setting change information storage area 94d (FIG. 7), and the setting information Perform suggestive production based on changes. According to this configuration, various suggestion effects can be executed as compared with suggestion based only on the current setting information, and interest can be improved.
[Effect 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the suggestion option setting process (FIG. 26) can be executed while the standby screen is displayed, and whether or not the suggestion effect based on the change of the setting information is executed, and the setting. It is possible to set a time period in which the suggestive effect based on the change of information is executed (FIG. 27). According to this configuration, the suggestive effect can be executed in accordance with the event on the hall side, etc., and the interest can be improved.
[Effect 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the comment pattern by executing the comment pattern selection process (FIG. 30), and makes a direct suggestion by the character information. According to this configuration, it is possible to realize a suggestive effect that is easy for the player to understand, so that it is possible to improve interest.
[Effect 5]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the background pattern by executing the background pattern selection process (FIG. 29: step S5440) and makes an indirect suggestion using the background image. .. With this configuration, it is possible to arouse the imagination of the player and improve the interest.

[Modification 1]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the suggestion by the comment is the line of the ally character CRA (speech balloon) as the suggestive effect based on the change of the setting information. However, it is not limited to this as long as it is a suggestion using the character information. For example, it may be displayed as a notice.
[Modification 2]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the background image of the display screen 7a is used as the suggestive effect based on the change of the setting information. However, an image other than the background image may be used. For example, it may be suggested that a character that does not normally appear appears, or the design of the design or icon may be different.
[Modification 3]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed using the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, but if the gaming machine is provided with a plurality of display devices such as the sub liquid crystal, the suggestion is made using the sub liquid crystal, for example. You may make it produce. Further, the suggestion effect may be performed using the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. Furthermore, the speaker 67 may be used to perform a sound suggestive effect.
[Modification 4]
In the gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the suggestive effect by the comment is performed during the change of the special symbol. On the other hand, you may perform suggestive production during the big hit game. Further, the suggestive effect may be performed during the demonstration in which the standby screen is displayed.

[Example of embodiment]
The gaming machine of this embodiment can implement the following aspects.
[Mode 1]
A game machine capable of performing a lottery with a probability of lottery according to the setting information with reference to the setting information when the lottery is accompanied by entering a game ball,
When the setting information is changed, setting change information, which is a change history of the setting information, is stored, and it is possible to perform a suggestion effect that makes a suggestion based on the change of the setting information based on the stored setting change information. A gaming machine characterized by having various production control means.
[Aspect 2]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means executes the suggestion effect based on the setting information in the past predetermined period based on the setting change information.
[Aspect 3]
A gaming machine according to aspect 1 or aspect 2,
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to externally set the execution condition of the suggested effect by the effect control means.
[Aspect 4]
In the gaming machine according to Aspect 3, a time period for permitting execution of the suggestive effect can be set from the outside as an execution condition of the suggestive effect.
[Aspect 5]
In the gaming machine according to aspect 3 or aspect 4,
As a condition for executing the suggestive effect, whether or not to execute the suggestive effect can be set from the outside.
[Aspect 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 5,
The game machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is an effect that directly suggests a change in the setting information by using character information.
[Aspect 7]
The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 6,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion effect is an effect that indirectly suggests a change in the setting information by using a background image displayed on a display screen.

[Other modifications]
The various display effects described above may include a configuration that does not include some of the effects and effects other than those described above.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but the gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. For example, instead of a pachinko game machine, the present invention may be applied to a spinning machine game machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball game machine, or a sparrow ball game machine. When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine, the game medium may be changed from a game ball to a game medal.

The gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment is a gaming machine equipped with a payout device for paying out balls, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the gaming machine 1, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine that does not have a payout device, such as a so-called enclosed gaming machine.

Moreover, you may combine two or more production examples and/or modification examples among the several production examples and/or modification examples mentioned above. Further, the gaming machine 1 may include a sub display device in addition to the image display device 7. In this case, the above-described display effect may be executed by the sub display device.

Although the present aspect has been described above based on the embodiment and the modified examples, the embodiment of the aspect described above is intended to facilitate understanding of the present aspect and does not limit the present aspect. The present embodiment can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and the present embodiment includes equivalents thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Gaming machine 3... Gaming area 7... Image display device 7a... Display screen 71... Setting change device 81... Game control microcomputer 84g... Setting information storage area 86a... Setting change information storage area 91... Performance control microcomputer 94d... Setting Change information storage area 94e... Suggestive option information storage area 101... Image control microcomputer

Claims (7)

A game machine capable of performing a lottery with a probability of lottery according to the setting information with reference to the setting information when the lottery is accompanied by entering a game ball,
When the setting information is changed, setting change information, which is a change history of the setting information, is stored, and it is possible to perform a suggestion effect that makes a suggestion based on the change of the setting information based on the stored setting change information. A gaming machine characterized by having various production control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means executes the suggestion effect based on the setting information in the past predetermined period based on the setting change information. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A game machine characterized in that it is possible to externally set the execution condition of the suggested effect by the effect control means. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a time period during which the execution of the suggestive effect is permitted can be set as an execution condition of the suggestive effect from the outside. In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4,
As a condition for executing the suggestive effect, whether or not to execute the suggestive effect can be set from the outside. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The game machine characterized in that the suggestion effect is an effect that directly suggests a change in the setting information by using character information. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the suggestion effect is an effect that indirectly suggests a change in the setting information by using a background image displayed on a display screen.

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