JP2020192193A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which has the function of setting the performance (so-called setting change function), and can improve the game amusement for this function.SOLUTION: A game machine executes "the urging performance for urging a player to perform a player operation" at a probability on the basis of "the capability being set". With this, the game machine can achieve the novel game property for making the player who tries to determine "the capability being set" pay attention to the execution frequency of the urging performance and can improve the game amusement. When the player operation performed in response to the urging performance is the correct operation, "the capability being set" is suggested. In a case where the urging performance is performed, the game machine can achieve the novel game property for making the player who tries to determine "the capability being set" think about the correct operation and can improve the game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

A game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board is known. In such a game machine, a privilege is given to the player when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied. For example, when a game ball enters a start port provided in the game area, identification information (for example, a special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (for example, a jackpot symbol), There is a game machine that plays a specific game (for example, a big hit game) in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where the ball can be entered.

Among such game machines, there are game machines having a function of setting performance (so-called setting change function). That is, when a setting operation (so-called operation for changing a setting) is performed by a staff member of a game hall, one of a plurality of types of performances (for example, a plurality of types of performances having different possibilities of being granted a privilege) is selected. There are gaming machines that have a function to set one performance (so-called setting change function). In such a game machine, the game proceeds based on the set performance (performance being set) (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200903

However, a gaming machine having a function of setting the performance as described above (so-called setting changing function) is a well-known technique for general players, and there is a problem that the game entertainment cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is a gaming machine having a function of setting performance (so-called setting changing function), and a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game with respect to this function. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
The reminder effect executing means is characterized in that the reminder effect can be executed with a probability based on the performance set by the performance setting means.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
When the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, it may suggest the performance set by the performance setting means.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
When the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, it may suggest the performance set by the performance setting means.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
When the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the correct answer effect is executed, and when the player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect is performed, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested. You may do it.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
As the correct answer operation, it is possible to set a plurality of player operations.
The number of player operations set as the correct answer operation may be more likely to be larger when the performance set by the performance setting means is advantageous to the player than when it is disadvantageous.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Prior to the execution of the reminder effect, it may be possible to suggest the execution timing of the reminder effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The suggestion of the execution timing of the reminder effect may be made when the game ball enters a predetermined entrance.

According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a function of setting performance (so-called setting changing function), it is possible to enhance the game interest related to this function.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of round games in the jackpot game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the big hit game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which is executed by the CPU of the main control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the receive command of the CPU of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the settable performance of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that the "number of consecutive chan payouts" of this Example is suggested. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that "performance in setting" is suggested by using the suggestion mode of "the number of consecutive chan payouts" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that "performance in setting" is suggested by using the suggestion mode of "the number of consecutive chan payouts" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 5th embodiment of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the appearance that the "corresponding image" and "hold image" of this Example are displayed. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the "storage state reflection area" of the RAM of the sub-control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the process for displaying the "hold image" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot expectation degree corresponding to the color of the "corresponding image" and "hold image" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that the urging effect and the performance suggestion effect of the modification 7 are performed. It is a flowchart which shows the reminder effect processing executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of the modification 7. It is a flowchart which shows the performance suggestion effect processing executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination probability of the character which is displayed in the performance suggestion effect of the modification 7. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of the reminder effect lottery of the modification 8. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination probability of the number of correct answer operations of the modification 9. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the various effects of the modification 10 are executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of "low probability prompting state" and "high probability prompting state" of the modification 12.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called "seven machine" or "digipachi" will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as “right” and the left side is expressed as “left” when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

In addition, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Contents of the game:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Performance setting function:
F. Performance suggestion function:
F-1. Use of suggested mode of payout number:
F-2. Suggestion of performance during setting (second form):
F-3. Suggestion of performance during setting (third form):
F-4. Suggestion of performance during setting (fourth form):
F-5. Suggestion of performance during setting (fifth form):
G. Modification example:
G-1. Modification 1 (use of reach production mode):
G-2. Modification 2 (use of variable display mode):
G-3. Modification 3 (use of stop display frequency of specific symbol):
G-4. Modification 4 (use of display mode of reserved image):
G-4-1. Image for this:
G-4-2. Pending image:
G-4-3. Use of the display mode of the reserved image:
G-5. Modification 5 (use of display mode of the relevant image):
G-6. Modification 6 (suggested timing):
G-7. Modification 7 (performance suggestion when the answer is correct):
G-8. Modification 8 (probability based on the performance being set):
G-9. Modification 9 (correct operation of numbers based on performance during setting):
G-10. Modification 10 (multiple reminder effects):
G-11. Modification 11 (suggestion of execution timing of reminder effect):
G-12. Modification 12 (low probability prompting state and high probability prompting state):
G-13. Modification 13 (big hit fluctuation and missed fluctuation):

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Further, an upper speaker 6a is provided on the left and right upper sides of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a lower speaker 6b is provided on the front surface of the lower portion of the main body frame 2. These upper lamps 5a, right side lamps 5b, left side lamps 5c, upper speakers 6a, and lower speakers 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball rented out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. A game ball stored in the upper dish 7 is supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 rotates to launch the game ball with a strength according to the rotation angle. To.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation (rotation operation) by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate 8. A jog shuttle 10b capable of rotating is provided. Further, although not shown, a direction button 10c is provided on the left side of the effect button 10a at the edge of the upper dish portion 7. The direction button 10c is composed of four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) corresponding to each of the up, down, left, and right directions. These effect buttons 10a, jog shuttle 10b, and direction button 10c are all effect operation units (operation units operated by the player) operated by the player, and are operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, a predetermined game production is performed.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming region 21 is formed in the center of the gaming board 20. The game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged into the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

An effect opening 40, which is an opening decorated on the peripheral edge, is provided in the substantially center of the game area 21, and an effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided behind the effect opening 40. A device 41 is provided. Various images for the effect can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

Below the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, the size of the ball entry port is unchanged (constant), and the first start port 24 is a start port where the game ball can always enter. Is provided. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Further, below the first start port 24 in the game area 21, a second start port 25, which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the possibility of entering the game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright to close the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). It is possible to change between the state and the open state in which the opening / closing door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, in the game area 21, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and the passage of a game ball is detected inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, on the right side of the first starting port 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and the game ball cannot enter the closed state, and the opening / closing door 29 is the pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state (a state in which a ball can be entered) in which a game ball can enter by rotating to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28.

Further, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a general entry port 30 through which the game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Has been done. Further, two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second starting port 25, and the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above are provided. The game balls that have not entered either the large winning opening 28 or the general entering opening 30 are discharged from the out opening 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

A game ball flowing down the left region of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the second start port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the large winning opening 28 (the effect display device 41). Or passable). In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls are sent to the player. When the game balls are paid out and the game balls enter the large winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 that displays information related to the game by combining LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described in the “B. Game contents” column described later.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, a relay terminal board, and the like. Specifically, for displaying images and outputting audio under the control of a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and a sub control board 220. An image / voice control board 230 that controls such control, a lamp control board 226 that controls light emission of a lamp under the control of a sub control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls control related to rental and payout of game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 and the like that control the launch of the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical calculations and calculation calculations (CPU 201, 221 and 231 in FIG. 3) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 3). , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and other peripheral LSIs are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25. A large winning opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that passes through a normal symbol operating gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an input of a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. The command corresponding to the sensor is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 200, a start port solenoid 26m for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation (for opening / closing the second starting port 25). Also, the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 is connected to the large winning opening solenoid 29m (to open and close the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, and the like. Has been done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals toward the starting port solenoid 26m, the winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display unit 50.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the commands and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, an output image and a command for designating the output sound are transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter,) are transmitted to the lamp control board 226. By transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of "various lamps 5a to 5c"), the game is produced. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b (effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 performs a game effect corresponding to the operation. Do.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237 in addition to the CPU 231 and ROM 232 and RAM 233. Further, an effect display device 41, an amplifier board 224 for amplifying sound, and the like are connected to the image / sound control board 230.

When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 237, and transmits the audio based on the audio data via the amplifier board 224. Output is performed from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b"). Further, when the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a, the jog shuttle 10b, and the direction buttons 10c (effect operation units 10a, 10b, 10c) via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 231 detects the operation. It is possible to execute the effect corresponding to the operation.

A ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate portion 7, a card unit 242 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like are connected to the payout control board 240. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out the game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Further, when a payout command for instructing the payout of the game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching the game ball and the player are touching the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to provide a game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Contents of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. 2 is used. It is fired in the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the launch handle 9 to allow the player to flow the game ball down to a desired region. For example, a game ball is fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area of the other side.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "first special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a right-handed game ball enters the second start port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, when they are not particularly distinguished, collectively referred to as "special symbol") are formed by switching the LED to be lit out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed, and the stop display is performed by setting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and missed symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and missed symbols can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop and display 101 types of symbols of 301. Further, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs to be lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a jackpot, the first special figure is the jackpot symbol 1 to If any of 100 is displayed as a stop and the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is wrong, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the symbol 101. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure") is a jackpot, the second special figure is the jackpot symbol. If any of 201 to 300 is displayed as a stop and the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure is wrong, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the symbol 301. In this way, when the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol, the stopped displayed symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). In the following, a game from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time and the confirmation display of the special symbol as a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol, that is, one time. The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also referred to as a "design variable game".

<Big hit game>
When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with any of the big hit symbols, the big hit game in which the round game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times is started. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, right-handed hitting is performed during the big hit game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 1 to 50 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). When a 4-round jackpot game is performed in which 4 round games are performed and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 51 to 90 (40 when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol). If a 6-round jackpot game is played in which 6 rounds are played (with a probability of%) and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 91 to 94 (the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol). If a 7-round jackpot game is played in which 7 rounds are played (with a probability of 4%), and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol 95 to 100 (the first special figure is There is a 6% chance that the jackpot symbol will stop and display), and a 16-round jackpot game will be played, in which 16 rounds will be played. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 201 to 250 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). If a 4-round jackpot game is played and the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 251 to 290 (with a 40% probability if the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol), a 6-round jackpot game Is performed, and if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 291 to 294 (if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, there is a 4% probability), a 7-round jackpot game is performed. When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 295-300 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 6% probability), a 16-round big hit game is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 counts) or when 30 seconds have passed, so that in most cases, one round is performed. In the game, 100 game balls (10 counts x 10 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, a large hit game with a large number of round games is paid out to the player more game balls than a big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to perform a big hit game with a larger number of round games. It should be noted that this can be regarded as being able to execute a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

During the execution of the above-mentioned jackpot game, the type (number of round games) of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display unit 55 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in the round display unit 55, the left LED of the three LEDs is turned on to perform a four-round jackpot game. The LED inside indicates that the 6-round jackpot game is being executed, and the LED on the right indicates that the 7-round jackpot game is being executed. By turning on all three LEDs, it is indicated that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the first special figure are performed as described above, but in these jackpot determination and the variation display, the game ball is the first starting port 24. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after entering the ball. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and one LED out of the two LEDs is arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53. By turning on, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 1st special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 1st special figure holdings is 4.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the second special figure are performed as described above, but the game ball also starts the second in these jackpot determinations and the variation display. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after entering the mouth 25. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure reservation is also stored up to four. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs By turning on, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 4.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold and the second special symbol hold are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, the final display of any special symbol, or the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation display related to these holds will not be performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored out of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold that are stored first are stored. A variable display is performed, but when the second special figure hold is memorized, the jackpot judgment and the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold memorized first are performed regardless of whether the first special figure hold is memorized. The variable display of the second special figure is performed. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the first special figure (it has a so-called priority variable function of the second special figure). Further, in the present specification, when the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special figure reservation".

<Variable display of normal symbols, games per ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-handed game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 27. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number per normal figure described later) is acquired and used as the judgment random number. Based on this, the normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hit or not. Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the normal figure display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit out of the two LEDs in the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of normal symbols, a normal symbol with the left LED lit and a non-standard symbol with the right LED lit, are stopped. It can be displayed. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, and if the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed in which the stopped display state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped display symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start port 25 is opened.

<Holding ordinary symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal figure hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored normal figure hold. Such a normal figure hold is also stored up to a maximum of four. The number of stored normal figures (number of reserved normal figures) is displayed on the reserved normal figure display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit 57, and one of the two LEDs is turned on in the normal figure hold display unit 57. Indicates that the number of reserved figures is one, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved figures is two, and blinking one LED indicates that the number of pending figures is two. It indicates that there are three, and blinking the two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved figures is four. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the holding of the normal symbol is stored, the pachinko machine 1 is the first if it is not in the variable display of the normal symbol, the confirmed display of the normal symbol, or the game per normal symbol. Judgment of hitting the stored normal figure related to the holding of the normal figure and variable display of the normal symbol are performed.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination (also referred to as “big hit probability” in the present specification) and the insertion of the gaming ball into the second starting port 25. The game state related to the ball frequency is appropriately set. Of these, the gaming state related to the jackpot probability is set to "a low probability state in which the jackpot probability is low" or "a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state". Further, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low" or "to the second starting port 25". It is set to the "electric support state" in which the game ball enters frequently.

The setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the big hit game is completed, the number of round games described above is also shown again in FIG. 5 with reference to FIG. Further, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state where a high probability state is set, and the "electric support number" is an electric support. This is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed while the support state is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of which big hit game is played, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together after the big hit game is completed, but the number of electric support is the big hit game. It depends on the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the high accuracy number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, regarding the number of electric support, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 1 to 45 (the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol). If it is set to 25 times (with a probability of 45%), and if the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 46 to 50, 51 to 90, 91 to 94 (the first special symbol stops at the jackpot symbol). If it is displayed, it is set to 50 times (with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and if the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol 95-100 (the first special symbol is the jackpot symbol). If it is stopped and displayed, it is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6%). Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 201 to 245 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a 45% probability). When it is set to 25 times and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 246 to 250, 251 to 290, and 291 to 294 (5% + 40% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol). It is set to 50 times (with a probability of + 4% = 49%), and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol 295-300 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, it is 6%. (Probability) is set to 100 times.

If the symbol variation game (variation display of a special symbol) is performed 6 times after the high probability number is set to 6, the high probability state ends and the electric support state is set and the low probability state is set. Is set. In addition, if the same number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) as the number of times of electric support is performed after the number of times of electric support is set 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times, the electric support state ends. Non-electric support state is set. For the player, since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, it is possible to expect the player to set a larger number of electric support times.

Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the above-mentioned electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and during the setting of the electric support state, the electric support state is set by turning on these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handed operation is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 25, and the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right inside. Further, since the right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit the right-handed ball even during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and the big hit game, it is shown that the right-handed hit is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed hit display unit 59.

<Display contents of the effect display device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various images are displayed on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220.

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) that matches the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts the variation display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. To do. After that, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the variation display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a design in which nine numbers from "1" to "9" are designed as a decorative design.

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "doublet"). It is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "separate stitch") which is not aligned with the same symbol. Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed) until the final display time of the special symbol elapses.

As described above, the display contents of the special symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41 are different. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), and displays the display. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left decorative symbol 41a, which is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the right decorative symbol 41c, which is subsequently stopped and displayed, are the same symbol. In that case, the intermediate decorative symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variable display of the decorative symbol (symbol variation effect), saying, "I think the big hit game will start." You will be watching. In this way, the two decorative symbols (decorative symbols excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols) are stopped at the same symbol (a form that can be doublet), and the final decorative symbol (one decorative symbol) is set. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the reach effect can also be regarded as a "reach effect execution means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a “hold image” indicating that the special figure hold is stored and special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) are stored. The "image for this purpose" indicating that the variable display of the variable display is in progress is displayed. The "holding image" and the "image for this purpose" will be described in detail later.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). Hereinafter, the game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in various processes described later, various commands to be transmitted to the various control boards including the sub control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. It becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls are paid out. Then, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the game ball was detected for the sensors (first start port sensor 24s, second start port sensor 25s, grand prize opening sensor 28s, etc.) for detecting these balls. Judge whether or not. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination and the normal figure hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the "normal map hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on the “variation pattern selection random number”. Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the big hit determination result is a big hit, one of 100 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 1 to 100 or big hit symbols 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of this jackpot symbol is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). May be good. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection process for starting port, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In this start port sensor detection process (S400), a process of storing the normal figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of normal figure reservations has not reached 4, the normal figure hit determination random number is acquired and the normal figure hit determination random number is stored as the normal figure hold. The normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, or if the number of reserved figures has already reached 4, the new reserved symbols are not stored.

After performing the process related to the storage of the normal drawing hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 24 based on the detection result of the first start port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the first special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display (variation display of the special symbol) based on the first special figure hold has not been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied). , It is possible to determine the mode of the variation display and the effect (the symbol variation game and the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold) based on the first special figure hold. For example, whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed (the jackpot game is It is possible to determine whether or not it will be started) and whether or not the reach effect will be performed. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, a preliminary determination is made for the first special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. Is stored in association with the first special figure hold. In this way, when the first special figure hold and the pre-determination result for the first special figure hold are stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24, or if the number of first special figure reservations has already reached four, the new first special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to the storage of the first special figure hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 25 based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of second special figure reservations has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the variable pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure hold in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25, or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of varyingly displaying a normal symbol or executing a game per normal symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal symbol, during a variable display of a normal symbol, or during a definite display of a normal symbol. As a result, if it is not during the game per normal symbol, the variable display of the normal symbol, or the final display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the first stored normal figure hold is read out from the stored normal figure hold. Then, the read normal figure hold, that is, the normal figure hit judgment is performed based on the normal figure hit judgment random number.

After the normal figure hit determination is performed, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit. As a result, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is the normal symbol hit, the normal symbol hit symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the left side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol hit determination is out of the ordinary symbol, the out-of-normal symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the LED (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol this time.

In this way, if it is memorized that the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is memorized. Is set to start the variable display of normal symbols. Then, the normal figure hold that is the target of the normal figure hit determination this time is deleted from the normal figure hold storage area.

The above has described the processing when the game is not per game, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is displayed in a fixed manner. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a stored manner in advance. That is, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If it is, the LED on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off-design is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the normal symbol is started, so the confirmation display time of the normal symbol is set.

The above has described the processing when the variable display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a symbol per normal symbol (the LED on the left of the regular map display unit 56 is lit). As a result, if the stop-displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol, after setting the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal symbol, the normal symbol is used. Start the game per figure.

The above has described the processing when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the game is being played per normal drawing, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. .. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per normal figure is ended.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "the game ball to the second starting port 25". It is set to "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or "an electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 25 is high". Such setting of the non-electric support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

That is, the electric support state has a higher probability that the result of the normal figure hit judgment will be the normal figure hit (probability of hitting the normal figure) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal figure fluctuation time) is shorter than that of the non-electric support state. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to be long. Therefore, in the electric support state, as compared with the non-electric support state, the second start port 25 is frequently opened and the period in which the second start port 25 is in the open state becomes longer, so that the game ball to the second start port 25 is opened. The frequency of ball entry increases (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 1/100 (a random number of 1/100 of the random numbers per judgment that can be acquired as a normal figure hold). Set the normal map fluctuation time to 20 seconds, and set the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the normal map game to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds x 3 times opening). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability of hitting the normal figure is set to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers hit by the normal figure that can be acquired as holding the normal figure). Random numbers are used per normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). ..

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a special operation process (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variablely displaying a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) or executing a big hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is first in the big hit game, in the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), and in the final display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). Judge whether or not it is one of the above. As a result, if it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the final display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold is stored in the second special symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored second special figure hold is stored. , Variable pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number) is read. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, this time, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored first special figure hold is stored. , Symbol selection random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number) is read. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (big hit probability) is "a low probability state with a low big hit probability" or It is set to "a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state". The setting of such a low-probability state or a high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the first random number among the big hit determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. In this case, the second random number, which is larger than the first random number among the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, is set as the jackpot. The actual jackpot probability will be described later.

When the jackpot determination is made for the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. As a result, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the variation display of the special symbol this time (symbol variation game) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold read this time. Select the type of jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed with. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special figure, and the jackpot symbols 201 to 300 are displayed as the second special figure. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol hold is read, the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol hold is used with reference to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100. Select the corresponding jackpot symbol as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. When the second special symbol hold is read, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the jackpot symbols 201 to 300. Is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The symbol selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, when the first special figure hold is read, the off symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and when the second special figure hold is read, the off symbol 301 is selected. Select as the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol and the missed symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) for this is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold this time is determined as the current variation pattern. .. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and executes the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern based on the variation pattern. ..

In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern described above, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) and the current setting are set as shown in FIG. 10 instead of always referring to the same fluctuation pattern selection table. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states such as the game state, the result of the jackpot determination, and the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet after the reach effect, and the result of the jackpot determination. If is out of the range, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in doublets. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong and a predetermined fluctuation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected and the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, the variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the jackpot determination this time, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

The above has described the processing when neither of the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol), or the final display of the special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the final display of the special symbol is started, so the final display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is an out-of-order symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability number is subtracted once. To do. As a result, when the high probability number becomes 0, the low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. It is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the game state is set in this way, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the big hit game is started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the big hit game is in progress, the opening / closing door 29 is operated by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 29m so that the big winning opening 28 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. Then, at the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. During the round game (during the big hit game), every time the game ball enters the big winning opening 28, the big winning opening command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning opening 28 is stored in the output buffer. .. Then, at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The round game start command, the big winning opening ball entry command, and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control (operation of the opening / closing door 29) of the large winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the big hit game is ended. Then, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is completed, the game state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state as described above with reference to FIG. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the number of electric support is 25 times, 50 times, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed stopped. It is set to any of 100 times. When the game state is set in this way, a game state specification command indicating the set game state (including the number of high accuracy times and the number of electric support times) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The 1st special figure hold and the 2nd special figure hold can be regarded as "acquired information", and the RAM 203 for storing the 1st special figure hold and the 2nd special figure hold can be regarded as "acquisition information storage means". it can. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that preliminarily determines whether or not the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is predetermined information can be regarded as "preliminary determination means". Further, the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information", the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for variable display of the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information display means", and the jackpot symbol can be regarded as "specific mode". You can also. Further, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable entry opening", the big hit game can be regarded as a "specific game", and the main control board 200 that executes the big hit game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol. CPU 201 can also be regarded as a "specific game execution means". Further, the "electric support state" and the "high probability state" can be regarded as the "advantageous state", and the "non-electric support state" and the "low probability state" can be regarded as the "disadvantageous state". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting these gaming states can also be regarded as a "state setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of executing the identification information variation which is the variation display of the special symbol can be regarded as the "identification information variation means".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as the control related to the effect. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 10 ms). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores this command in the reception command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process each time a command is received from the main control board 200. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image / sound control board 230 or the lamp is used to perform this effect. The command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 subsequently performs an output process (S900). In this process, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image / sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41 and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b and the like. To do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / sound control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. However, for convenience of explanation in the present specification, the sub control board 220 controls the image / sound. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like is also simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 12 shows the processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, the effect display device 41 displays an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 corresponds to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special diagram or second special diagram). The variation effect (including the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed in response to the variation pattern, the reach effect (see FIG. 7B) performed as a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with doublet after the reach effect is performed. The production is done. Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at random after the reach effect is performed. Is done. Then, when the fluctuation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in doublet or doublet. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that variablely displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as the "decorative symbol display means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In addition, a production that suggests the number of round games of the started big hit game (any of 4 round big hit game, 6 round big hit game, 7 round big hit game, 16 round big hit game) and is set after the started big hit game is completed. An effect that suggests the game state, the number of times of high accuracy (6 times), and the number of times of electric support (any of 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times) is executed.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the round game start command during the big hit game, it starts a round game effect (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect) indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R ...) Is started. Then, when a command for entering the large winning opening is received during the round game, an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 28 is performed. For example, in response to a game ball entering the large winning opening 28, an effect indicating that the game ball has been paid out is performed to the player. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big hit game end command is received, the big hit game effect is ended.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the CPU 221 starts the effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are displayed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. The effect to be performed is started, and when the electric support state is set, the effect of displaying the remaining number of electric support is started.

E. Performance setting function:
Here, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting the performance of the pachinko machine 1 based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Then, when the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, one performance is set from the six types of performance, and the game proceeds based on the set performance. The performance setting function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Of these, as performance 1, "big hit probability when a low probability state is set (also referred to as" low probability time probability "in this specification)" is a probability of 1/160, and "high probability". It is stored that the jackpot probability when the state is set (also referred to as “high probability at high probability” in the present specification) ”is 1/50. Further, as the performance 2, it is memorized that the "low probability time probability" is 1/155 and the "high probability time probability" is 1/47, and the performance 3 is the "low probability time probability". Is 1/150, and the "high probability" is 1/144, and as the performance 4, the "low probability" is 1/145, and the "high probability" is 1. Is memorized to be 1/41, and as the performance 5, it is memorized that the "low probability" is 1/130 and the "high probability" is 1/38. As for the performance 6, it is stored that the "low probability" is 1/120 and the "high probability" is 1/135.

Performances 1 to 6 are random numbers (also referred to as “acquirable random numbers” in the present specification) that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold (in the present specification, “acquirable random numbers”). It is set by making the numbers of "big hit random numbers" different from each other. For example, when performance 1 is set, the low probability is set to 1/160, and in the low probability state, 1/160 of the acquireable random numbers is set as the jackpot random number. In order to reduce the probability to 1/50, in the high probability state, 1/50 of the acquireable random numbers is used as the jackpot random number. Such a big hit random number is stored in advance in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 (for each of the performances 1 to 6) corresponding to the performances 1 to 6.

When the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 shifts any of the performances 1 to 6 (performance corresponding to the setting operation) to the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203. It is memorized, and the performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set by this.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (a position where the performance can be set). Then, in this state, the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, and the performance setting button is pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nanasegu). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is a setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (also referred to as “performance being set” in the present specification) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Further, this "performance during setting" is also stored in the RAM 223 (or flash memory (not shown) of the sub-control board 220). The "performance during setting" stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is referred to by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 when suggesting the "performance during setting" to the player.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (performance being set). That is, when making a big hit determination, the "performance during setting" is determined by referring to the "set performance storage area" of the RAM 203. Then, the jackpot determination random number acquired this time is compared with the jackpot random number corresponding to the "performance during setting" stored in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202. As a result, if the jackpot determination random number acquired this time matches any of the jackpot random numbers corresponding to the "performance being set", it is determined to be a jackpot, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of order.

As a matter of course, the performance having a higher jackpot probability among the performances 1 to 6 is a more advantageous performance for the player. Therefore, the player is expected to have more advantageous performance set.

Further, since the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performances (performances 1 to 6), it can be regarded as a "performance storage means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the “setting performance storage area” of the RAM 203. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "performance setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance during setting". Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progress means".

F. Performance suggestion function:
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting any of the performances 1 to 6. However, such a performance setting function is a well-known technique for general players, and it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game just by having this function. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is decided to suggest "performance during setting" to the player in the following manner.

F-1. Use of the suggested mode of the number of payouts:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player (also referred to as “the number of payouts” in the present specification) is suggested, and the suggestion mode of the number of payouts is used to “set”. Performance ”is suggested. In the following, such "suggestion of" performance during setting "using the suggestion mode of the number of payouts" will be described, but first, the suggestion mode of the number of payouts will be described as a preparation.

F-1-1. Suggested mode of the number of payouts:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "the period from the start of the jackpot game during the non-electric support state to the next setting of the non-electric support state (also referred to as" continuous chan period "in this specification)". Displays (suggested) the total number of game balls paid out by the game balls entering the large winning opening 28 during this "continuous chan period" (also referred to as "continuous chan payout number" in this specification). ).

Specifically, when the jackpot game (“continuous chan period”) is started in the non-electric support state, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 as shown in FIG. 14 (a). A "payout number image" indicating "0" is displayed. The "payout number image" is an image suggesting the "consecutive payout number". Even if the "continuous chan period" is started, the "number of consecutive chan payouts" is 0 until the game ball enters the large winning opening 28, so it is "0" at the start of the "continuous chan period". The "payout number image" indicating is displayed.

When the game ball enters the large winning opening 28, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 issues a "large winning opening command indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 28" toward the sub control board 220. Send. Each time the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big winning opening ball entry command, the number indicated by the “payout number image” is added by “10” as shown in FIGS. 14 (b) to 14 (e). I will go. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, every time a game ball enters the big winning opening 28 during a big hit game, 10 game balls are paid out from the payout outlet (the number of consecutive chan payouts is 10 each). Will increase). Therefore, in response to this, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 adds "10" to the number indicated by the "payout number image" every time the large winning opening entry command is received. Such addition is continued until the end of the "continuous chan period". In this way, since the number indicated by the "number of payout images" becomes the "number of consecutive chan payouts", it is possible to show (suggest) the "number of consecutive chan payouts" to the player.

F-1-2. Suggestion of performance during setting (first form):
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of consecutive payouts" is shown (suggested) by displaying the "image of the number of payouts", but the display mode of the "image of the number of payouts" (suggestion of the number of payouts). Aspect) may be used to suggest "performance during setting".

Specifically, as described above, the number indicated by the "payout number image" is the number obtained by multiplying the number of game balls that entered the large winning opening 28 during the "ream chan period" by 10. In the case of "payout number)", "performance during setting" may be suggested by displaying "payout number image showing a number different from the original" (that is, by the number shown by the payout number image).

For example, originally, at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" indicating "100" (the timing when the 10th game ball enters the large winning opening 28 during the "continuous chan period") Displays a "payout number image" showing different numbers such as: That is, if the "performance during setting" is performance 1, the "payout number image" showing "101" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15A. Similarly, if the "performance during setting" is performance 2, the "payout number image" indicating "102" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (b), and the "performance during setting" is performance 3. For example, if the "payout number image" indicating "103" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (c) and the "performance during setting" is performance 4, "104" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (d). If the "performance during setting" is performance 5, the "payout number image" indicating "105" is displayed and "setting" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (e). If the "performance" is performance 6, the "payout number image" showing "106" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15 (f).

The "payout number image" showing the above-mentioned "101" is an image suggesting that the "performance during setting" is the performance 1, and the "payout number image" showing the above-mentioned "102" is "payout number image". The "performance during setting" is an image suggesting that the performance is 2, and the "payout number image" showing the above-mentioned "103" is an image suggesting that the "performance during setting" is the performance 3. The "payout number image" showing the above-mentioned "104" is an image suggesting that the "performance during setting" is the performance 4, and the "payout number image" showing the above-mentioned "105" is the "setting". The "performance in the middle" is an image suggesting that the performance is 5, and the "payout number image" showing the above-mentioned "106" is an image suggesting that the "performance being set" is the performance 6.

In addition, as another form, the timing of displaying the "payout number image" indicating "330" (the timing when the 33rd game ball enters the large winning opening 28 during the "continuous chan period"). Then, a "payout number image" showing the following numbers different from the original may be displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, if the "performance during setting" is any of performance 1, performance 3, and performance 5 (odd number performance), the "payout number image" indicating "333" is displayed. indicate. The "payout number image" showing the "333" is an image suggesting that the "performance during setting" is any one of the performance 1, the performance 3, and the performance 5 (odd number performance).

Further, as another form, at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" which normally indicates "450" (the timing when the 45th game ball enters the large winning opening 28 during the "continuous chan period"). , A "payout number image" showing the following numbers different from the original may be displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 16B, if the "performance during setting" is any of performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6, a "payout number image" indicating "456" is displayed. The "payout number image" showing "456" is an image suggesting that the "performance during setting" is any of performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6.

Here, the above-mentioned "payout number image showing a number different from the original" may not be displayed at the above-mentioned timing. For example, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 1 at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" indicating "100", there is a 2% probability that the "payout number" indicating "101" will be displayed. When the "image" is displayed, if the "performance being set" is performance 1, there is an 80% probability (the probability that the performance being set is higher than when the performance is other than performance 1) is "101". An "image" may be displayed.

In addition, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 1, performance 3, and performance 5 at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" that normally indicates "330", there is a 2% probability of "333". When the "payout number image" indicating the above is displayed, if the "performance being set" is any of performance 1, performance 3, and performance 5, there is an 80% probability (the performance being set is performance 1, performance 3, The "payout number image" indicating "333" may be displayed with a higher probability than the case where the performance is other than 5.

In addition, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6 at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" that normally indicates "450", there is a 2% probability of "456". When the "payout number image" indicating is displayed, if the "performance being set" is any of performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6, there is an 80% probability (the performance being set is performance 4, performance 5, It is also possible to display the "payout number image" indicating "456" with a higher probability than the case where the performance is other than 6.

Further, after the predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chan period", the "payout number image showing a different number from the original" may be displayed more easily than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, before the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), there is a 40% probability that a "number of payout images showing a different number from the original" will be displayed. After the "number" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), the "payout number image showing a different number" is displayed with an 80% probability (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is satisfied). You may do it.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one performance is set from six types of performances 1 to 6 based on the setting operation by the staff of the game hall, and the set performance (performance during setting) is set. ) Is used for the game. That is, the "performance during setting" affects the player's own game for the player. Therefore, the player tries to determine which of the performances 1 to 6 the "performance being set" is. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since it is possible to suggest the "performance during setting" to the player, this suggestion (the number indicated by the payout number image) can be noticed, and the game It is possible to enhance the interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, by displaying the "payout number image", the suggestion of the "consecutive payout number" (suggestion of the payout number) is performed. Then, the display mode of this "payout number image" (the number indicated by the payout number image) is used to suggest the "performance during setting" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the display mode (the number indicated by the payout number image) of the "payout number image", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. It becomes. In addition, originally, the "payout number image" is for suggesting the "consecutive payout number", but the display mode of this "payout number image" (the number indicated by the payout number image) is shown. It is used to suggest "performance during setting" that is different from "number of consecutive chan payouts". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F-2. Suggestion of performance during setting (second form):
In the above, it was decided to suggest "performance during setting" by displaying "the number of payout images showing a different number from the original", but not limited to this, "the number of payout images with colors different from the original". May suggest "performance during setting" by displaying (ie, in the color of the payout number image).

For example, normally, the "payout number image" is displayed in blue, but when the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "payout number image" may be displayed in red. The color of this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance during setting" is performance 6.

Even if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "payout number image" may not be displayed in red. For example, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in red with a probability of 2%, but if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the probability is 80%. The "payout number image" may be displayed in red with a probability (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6).

Further, when the "payout number image" is displayed in red, the "payout number image" may be displayed in red when the "continuous chan period" is started, or a predetermined number may be displayed during the "continuous chan period". When the condition is satisfied, the color of the "payout number image" may be changed from blue to red and displayed. For example, when the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000) (and wins a predetermined lottery), the color of the "payout number image" is changed from blue to red and displayed. May be.

Further, after the predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chan period", the "payout number image" may be changed to red more easily than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, before the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), there is a 40% probability that the "number of payout images" will be changed to red, but the "number of consecutive chan payouts" will be predetermined. After reaching the number (for example, 4000), the "payout number image" may be changed to red with an 80% probability (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is satisfied).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (second embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of consecutive chan payouts" is suggested (the number of payouts is suggested) by displaying the "number of payout images". Then, the display mode (color of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" is used to suggest the "performance during setting" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the display mode (color of the payout number image) of the "payout number image", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Become. In addition, although the "payout number image" is originally intended to suggest the "consecutive payout number", the display mode (color of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" is used. Then, it suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "number of consecutive chan payouts". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F-3. Suggestion of performance during setting (third form):
The above is to suggest the "performance during setting" by displaying the "image of the number of payouts with a color different from the original" (that is, with the color of the number of payouts), but it is not limited to this. May suggest "performance during setting" by displaying the "payout number image" in different sizes (ie, in the size of the payout number image).

For example, normally, the "payout number image" is displayed in the first display area (displayed in the first size), but when the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed. May be displayed in a second display area larger than the first display area (displayed in a second size larger than the first size). The size of this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance during setting" is performance 6.

Here, as the "payout number image" displayed in the first size, a "payout number image" whose display area is smaller than any one of one decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c can be exemplified. As the "payout number image" displayed in the size of 2, a "payout number image" having a display area larger than any one of one decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c can be exemplified.

Even if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "payout number image" may not be displayed in the second display area (it may not be displayed in the second size). For example, if the "performance being set" is other than the performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (displayed in the second size) with a probability of 2%, but "setting is in progress". If "performance of" is performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area with an 80% probability (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6) (second). It may be displayed in size).

In addition, when the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (displayed in the second size), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area when the "continuous chan period" is started. It may be displayed in (displayed in the second size), or if a predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chan period", the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display area). It may be displayed in size). For example, when the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000) (and the predetermined lottery is won), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display area). It may be displayed in size).

In addition, after the predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chan period", the "payout number image" is more likely to be displayed in the second display area (in the second size) than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be. For example, before the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000 pieces), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area with a probability of 40% (in the second size). (Display) However, after the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), there is an 80% probability (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is satisfied) that the "payout number image" May be displayed in the second display area (displayed in the second size).

Further, in the above-described example, the "payout number image" is displayed larger than it should be, but the "payout number image" may be displayed smaller than it should be.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (third embodiment) of the present embodiment, by displaying the "payout number image", the suggestion of the "consecutive payout number" (suggestion of the payout number) is performed. Then, the display mode (size of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" is used to suggest the "performance during setting" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the display mode (size of the payout number image) of the "payout number image", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. It becomes. In addition, originally, the "payout number image" is for suggesting the "consecutive payout number", but the display mode (size of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" is changed. It is used to suggest "performance during setting" that is different from "number of consecutive chan payouts". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F-4. Suggestion of performance during setting (fourth form):
In the above, it was decided to suggest the "performance during setting" by displaying the "payout number image" in a size different from the original size (that is, in the size of the payout number image), but the present invention is not limited to this. By displaying the payout number image at a position different from the original position (that is, at the display position of the payout number image), "performance during setting" may be suggested.

For example, normally, the "payout number image" is displayed in the first display area (first display position), but when the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed. It may be displayed in a second display area (second display position) different from the first display area (first display position). The display position of this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance during setting" is the performance 6.

Here, as the first display area (first display position), the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 41 can be exemplified, and as the second display area (second display position), the effect display device The lower left part of the display screen of 41 can be illustrated.

Even if the "performance during setting" is performance 6, the "payout number image" may not be displayed in the second display area (second display position). For example, if the "performance being set" is other than the performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) with a probability of 2%, and the "performance being set" is displayed. If is performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) with an 80% probability (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6). It may be that.

Further, when the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) when the "continuous chan period" is started. It may be displayed in the display position of), or the “payout number image” may be displayed in the second display area (second display position) when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the “continuous chan period”. Good. For example, when the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000) (and wins a predetermined lottery), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position). It may be displayed in.

Further, after the predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chan period", the "payout number image" is more likely to be displayed in the second display area (second display position) than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be that. For example, before the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000 pieces), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) with a probability of 40%. However, after the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), there is an 80% probability (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is satisfied) that the "payout number image" is second. It may be displayed in the display area (second display position) of.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (fourth embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of consecutive chan payouts" is suggested (suggestion of the number of payouts) by displaying the "number of payout images". Then, the display mode (display position of the payout number image) of the "payout number image" is used to suggest the "performance during setting" to the player. By doing so, the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the display mode (display position of the payout number image) of the "payout number image", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. It becomes. In addition, originally, the "payout number image" is for suggesting the "consecutive payout number", but the display mode (display position of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" is changed. It is used to suggest "performance during setting" that is different from "number of consecutive chan payouts". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

F-5. Suggestion of performance during setting (fifth form):
In the above, it was decided to suggest "performance during setting" by displaying the "payout number image" at a position different from the original position (that is, at the display position of the payout number image), but the present invention is not limited to this. The "performance during setting" may be suggested by subtracting the number indicated by the "payout number image".

For example, normally, as shown in FIG. 17A (as described above), the number indicated by the "payout number image" is added, but when the "performance being set" is performance 6. , As shown in FIG. 17B, the number shown in the “payout number image” may be subtracted. The subtraction of the number indicated by this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance during setting" is the performance 6.

Even if the "performance during setting" is the performance 6, the number indicated by the "payout number image" may not be subtracted. For example, if the "performance during setting" is other than performance 6, the number indicated by the "payout number image" is subtracted with a probability of 0.1%, and if the "performance during setting" is performance 6, 1 The number indicated by the "payout number image" may be subtracted with a probability of% (a higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6).

Further, after the predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chan period", the number indicated by the "payout number image" may be more easily subtracted than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, before the "number of consecutive chan payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), the number indicated by the "number of payout images" is subtracted with a probability of 1%, and the "number of consecutive chan payouts" is predetermined. After reaching the number (for example, 4000), the number indicated by the "payout number image" may be subtracted with a probability of 2%.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (fifth embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of consecutive chan payouts" is suggested (the number of payouts is suggested) by displaying the "number of payout images". Then, the display mode of this "payout number image" (whether or not the number indicated by the payout number image is subtracted) is used to suggest the "performance during setting" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the display mode of the "payout number image" (whether or not the number indicated by the payout number image is subtracted). It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game. In addition, originally, the "payout number image" is for suggesting the "consecutive payout number", but the display mode of this "payout number image" (the number indicated by the payout number image is subtracted). Whether or not it is done) is used to suggest "performance during setting" that is different from "number of consecutive chan payouts". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, although the "payout number image" is an image suggesting the "consecutive payout number" that should not be subtracted, the number indicated by the "payout number image" may be subtracted. From this as well, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and enhance the interest in the game.

Further, as another form, when the performance more advantageous to the player is set, a larger number may be easily subtracted from the number indicated by the “payout number image”. For example, when "10 (first number)" is subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image" by one subtraction, and "20 (second number)" is subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image" by one subtraction. There are cases where "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, and "performance 2 (second performance)" is set more than when "performance 2 (second performance)" is set. "10 (first number)" is likely to be subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image", and conversely, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, "performance 1 (first number)" is set. It may be possible that "20 (second number)" is more easily subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image" than when "1 performance)" is set.

By doing so, it is possible to make the player who desires to set more advantageous performance to expect that a larger number is subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image", which enhances the game interest. It becomes possible.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 pays out the game ball as a privilege to the player when the game ball enters the large winning opening 28 (when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "privilege granting means". Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "payout number image" to suggest the "consecutive payout number" which is the content of the privilege given to the player. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "privilege suggestion means".

G. Modification example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
G-1. Modification 1 (use of reach production mode):
In the above-described embodiment, it was decided to suggest "performance during setting" by using "a mode of suggesting the number of payouts (a mode of displaying the number of payout images)". Not limited to this, it is also possible to suggest "performance during setting" by using other aspects.

In the first modification, the "performance during setting" is suggested by using the "mode of reach effect". For example, as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, where the symbols originally indicating the Arabic numerals "1 to 9" (the decorative symbols of the first aspect) are displayed, the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" are used. The symbol to be shown (decorative symbol of the second aspect) can also be displayed.

Then, as the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c that are stopped and displayed when the reach effect is started, the Chinese numeral "1 to 9" is used when the performance that is more advantageous for the player is set. The symbol to be shown (the decorative symbol of the second aspect) is easily stopped and displayed. For example, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, it indicates the Chinese numeral "1 to 9" than when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set. The design (the decorative symbol of the second aspect) is easily stopped and displayed.

More specifically, when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set (when the performance being set is performance 1), there is a 2% probability of two decorative symbols when the reach effect is performed. When 41a and 41c are stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the Chinese numeral "1 to 9" (decorative symbol of the second aspect) and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set (the performance being set is (When the performance is 6), there is a 10% probability that the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c will be stopped and displayed at the symbols indicating the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" (the decorative symbols of the second aspect) when the reach effect is performed. It shall be configured to be.

Further, as another form, as decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, a symbol (decorative symbol of the first aspect) that is not originally attached with a specific image (for example, an image showing a specific character) is displayed. Therefore, a design with a specific image (decorative design of the second aspect) can also be displayed.

Then, as the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c that are stopped and displayed when the reach effect is started, the symbol with a specific image is attached when the performance that is more advantageous to the player is set ( The decorative design of the second aspect) is easily stopped and displayed. For example, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, a symbol with a specific image is attached (second performance) than when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set. The two forms of decorative symbols) are easily stopped and displayed.

More specifically, when "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 2% probability that the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c are attached with specific images when the reach effect is performed. When the display is stopped at (decorative symbol of the second aspect) and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, there is a 10% probability that the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c are performed when the reach effect is performed. Is stopped and displayed as a symbol with a specific image (decorative symbol of the second aspect).

It should be noted that the configuration of the above-described modification 1 can also be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance during setting" by utilizing "a mode of a symbol that is stopped and displayed during a reach effect". Further, in the configuration of the above-described modification 1, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern that performs the reach effect, the winning rate according to the “performance being set” (for example, 2 if the performance is 1). %, If the performance is 6, the winning rate is 10%), and when the lottery is won, a symbol (decorative symbol of the second aspect) or a specific image showing the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" is displayed. It is realized by stopping and displaying the attached symbol (decorative symbol of the second aspect).

As described above, in the first modification, the "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using the aspect of the "reach effect" (the aspect of the symbol that is stopped and displayed during the reach effect). In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Originally, "reach effect" suggests that "if one more decorative symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination (doublet)". However, by using this "reach effect" mode (the mode of the symbol that is stopped and displayed during the reach effect), "if one more decorative symbol is displayed with a predetermined symbol, it is decorated. It suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "the symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination (doublet)". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-2. Modification 2 (use of variable display mode):
In the second modification, the "performance during setting" is suggested by using the "variable display mode of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c". For example, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is normally performed from the upper part to the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 (along the first direction), but the effect display device 41 It is also possible to carry out from the lower part of the display screen to the upper part (along the second direction).

Then, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a variable manner, the case where the performance more advantageous to the player is set is from the lower part to the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 ( The configuration is such that the variation display (along the second direction) is easily performed. For example, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, from the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 than when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set. The configuration is such that the variation display is easily performed toward the upper part (along the second direction).

More specifically, when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 0.1% probability that the display screen of the effect display device 41 will be displayed in a variable manner for the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. The variation display is performed from the lower part to the upper part (along the second direction), and when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed. Is configured so that the variable display is performed from the lower part to the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 (along the second direction) with a probability of 1% when the above is performed.

It should be noted that such a configuration of the modified example 2 can be regarded as a configuration suggesting "performance during setting" by using the "variable display direction of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c". Further, in such a configuration of the modification 2, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern, the winning rate according to the "performance being set" (for example, 0.1% if the performance is 1). , If the performance is 6, the winning rate is 1%), and when the lottery is won, the decorative symbol (along the second direction) from the lower part to the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 41. It is realized by performing the variable display of 41a, 41b, 41c.

As described above, in the modification 2, the player is suggested to the player "performance during setting" by using the variable display direction (variable display mode) of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the variable display direction of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, originally, the variable display mode (variable display mode) of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is for suggesting "the possibility that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination". However, by utilizing this variable display mode, it is suggested that the "performance during setting" is different from the "possibility that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, as another form, when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started, the variable display is normally started on the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c at the same timing (in the first order). Therefore, it is possible to start the variable display on the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c at different timings.

Then, when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed at different timings when the performance more advantageous to the player is set. The configuration should be easy to start. For example, when "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set, the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is higher than when "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set. Is configured to be easy to start at different timings.

More specifically, when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 0.1% probability that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a variable manner, and the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, When the variation display of 41c is started at the same timing and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, there is a 1% probability of decoration when the variation display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is performed. The variation display of the symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started at different timings.

It should be noted that such a configuration of another form of the modified example 2 can be regarded as a configuration suggesting "performance during setting" by utilizing the "starting order of variable display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c". Further, in the configuration of another form of the modification 2, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern, the winning rate according to the “performance being set” (for example, 0 if the performance is 1). It is realized by performing a lottery (1% winning rate if the performance is 6) and starting the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c at different timings when the lottery is won.

As described above, in another form of the modified example 2, the "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using the start order (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who wants to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the start order of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, originally, the variable display mode (variable display mode) of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is for suggesting "the possibility that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination". However, by utilizing this variable display mode, it is suggested that the "performance during setting" is different from the "possibility that the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-3. Modification 3 (Use of stop display frequency of specific symbol):
In the third modification, "performance during setting" is suggested by using "stop display frequency of specific symbols (for example, symbols indicating 7) that are stopped and displayed as decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c". ..

For example, when the performance that is more advantageous for the player is set, the specific symbol (for example, the symbol indicating 7) is more likely to be stopped and displayed as any of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. Specifically, if it is determined that the jackpot is off (for example, when the loose stitch is stopped and displayed), if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c If the specific symbol (for example, the symbol indicating 7) is stopped and displayed with a probability of 5% as any of the above and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, any of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. As a result, a specific symbol (for example, a symbol indicating 7) is stopped and displayed with a probability of 15%.

In the configuration of such a modification 3, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern (the fluctuation pattern that stops and displays the disparity), the winning rate (for example, the performance during setting) corresponds to the "performance during setting". , 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6), and when the lottery is won, a specific symbol (for example, 7) is selected as any of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. It is realized by stopping and displaying the symbol indicating.

As described above, in the modified example 3, the "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using the "frequency at which the specific symbol (for example, the symbol indicating 7) is displayed (symbol display frequency)". By doing so, the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the "frequency at which a specific symbol (for example, a symbol indicating 7) is displayed (symbol display frequency)", and the game can be played. It is possible to enhance the interest. In addition, when the player pays attention to "whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a specific combination (doublet)", a different "specific symbol (for example, 7) is shown. The frequency at which the symbol) is displayed (symbol display frequency) ”can also draw attention to the player. For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-4. Modification 4 (use of display mode of reserved image):
In the fourth modification, the "display mode of the reserved image" is used to suggest the "performance during setting". In the following, the suggestion of "performance during setting" using the "display mode of the reserved image" will be described, but first, the "image for the purpose" and the "reserved image" will be described as preparations for the suggestion.

G-4-1. Image for this:
First, the "image for this purpose" will be described. As shown in FIG. 18A, the "image for this purpose" is an image showing a baseball ball (an image having a shape imitating a baseball ball), and a special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c). (During display of fluctuations in). The lower left display area of the display area of the display screen of the effect display device 41 is set as the "image display area for the subject", and the "image for the subject" is displayed in the "image display area for the subject". To. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18A, the "area-defined image R1" is displayed at the lower left of the display screen, and the display area inside the "area-defined image R1" (or the "image for this purpose"). A display area that overlaps with the "area-defined image R1" when "is displayed" is set (defined) as the "image display area for the relevant image". The position (display position of the area-defined image R1) on the display screen (within the display area) of this "image display area for the purpose" is fixed.

The "image for this purpose" is an image indicating that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the "image" is displayed in the "image display area" during the variable display of the special symbol, but the special symbol is not in the variable display, the figure is shown. As shown in 18 (b), the "image" is not displayed in the "image display area". Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner depending on whether or not the "image for this purpose" is displayed.

In addition, the "image for this purpose" can be displayed in a plurality of types of colors. More specifically, the "image for the purpose" is displayed in any of white, blue, green, and red colors, and this color suggests the "big hit expectation" in the "variation". "The fluctuation" is a variation display of a special symbol being executed (in progress) (variation display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c), and "big hit expectation" is a stop display of a special symbol with a jackpot symbol. It is possible that it will be done. Therefore, assuming that the "image for the subject" can be displayed in a plurality of types of colors, the player is expected to display the "image for the subject" in a color having a higher "expectation for big hit". be able to.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the "expected jackpot in the" fluctuation "" suggested by the "image" is most often displayed in red and green. When it is displayed in, it becomes lower in the order of when it is displayed in blue → when it is displayed in white.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the preliminary determination result for each special figure hold is stored. When the change display (the change) of the special symbol based on the special figure hold is started, the preliminary judgment result about such a special figure hold is stored in another storage area as the "pre-determination result corresponding to the change". It is transferred to and memorized. By referring to such a "preliminary determination result corresponding to the fluctuation", it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "variation".

Then, the "big hit expectation" in the "variation" shown in FIG. 21A is realized by performing the following processing. For example, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to the "change", the "image" is displayed in red with the highest probability, and the "image" is displayed in green with the second highest probability. It is decided that the "corresponding image" is displayed in blue with the third highest probability, and the "corresponding image" is displayed in white with the lowest probability.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed (the missed symbol is stopped and displayed) due to the "change", the "image" is displayed in white with the highest probability, and the second The high probability is that the "image" is displayed in blue, the third highest probability is that the "image" is displayed in green, and the lowest probability is that the "image" is displayed in red. And.

G-4-2. Pending image:
Next, the "holding image" will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the “holding image” is also an image showing a baseball ball (an image having a shape imitating a baseball ball), similarly to the “use image”. However, the "reserved image" is an image smaller than the "relevant image" (an image displayed in a small display area).

The "held image" is an image indicating that the special symbol hold is stored, in other words, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special symbol hold (variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is suspended. It is an image showing that there is. Therefore, by displaying the "held image", it is possible to make the player recognize that the special figure hold is stored (the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold is held). it can.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (the frequency at which the second special figure hold is stored) is higher than the frequency. The frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting port 24 (frequency at which the first special figure hold is stored) is high, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting port 24 (No. 1) while the electric support state is set. The frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 (frequency of storing the second special figure hold) is higher than the frequency of storing the 1 special figure hold). Therefore, the "hold image" displayed during the non-electric support state indicates that the first special figure hold is stored, and the "hold image" displayed during the electric support state is the second special figure. Figure Indicates that the hold is stored.

Of the display area of the display screen of the effect display device 41, the area to the right of the “image display area for the subject” is set as the “hold image display area”, and the “hold image” is the “hold image display area”. Is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the "area-defined image R2" is displayed on the right side of the "area-defined image R1", and the display area inside the "area-defined image R2" (or the "holding image"). A display area that overlaps with the “area-defined image R2” when “” is displayed) is set (defined) as the “reserved image display area”. The position (display position of the area-defined image R2) on the display screen (within the display area) of this "hold image display area" is fixed.

In the example shown in FIG. 18A, four "held images" are displayed, which indicates that four first special figure hold or second special figure hold are stored. In the example shown in FIG. 18B, three "held images" are displayed, which indicates that three first special figure hold or second special figure hold are stored. There is.

Here, since the "hold image" is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220, naturally, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 is the storage status of the special figure hold, in other words, the first on the main control board 200 side. It is recognized that the first special figure hold is stored in the special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area on the main control board 200 side. There is a need. Therefore, the RAM 223 of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is provided with a “storage status reflection area” in which the storage status of the special figure hold is reflected (stored).

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the “memory status reflection area”. As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits the pre-determination result command to the sub-control board 220 when the special figure hold is stored. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performed the variation display based on the special symbol hold even before the variation display based on the newly stored special symbol hold (variation display of the special symbol) was performed. In this case, a preliminary determination is made to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (whether or not the jackpot game is started), whether or not the reach effect is performed, and the like. Then, a pre-determination result command indicating the result of such pre-determination (pre-determination result) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it detects (extracts) the pre-determination result from the pre-determination result command and stores the detected pre-determination result in the “storage status reflection area”. As shown in FIG. 19, the "storage status reflection area" is divided into an area for holding the first special figure and an area for holding the second special figure, and when the first special figure hold is stored, the area is divided. The preliminary determination result for the first special figure reservation is stored in the area for holding the first special figure, and when the second special figure reservation is stored, it is stored in the area for holding the second special figure. At this time, in each of the area for holding the first special figure and the area for holding the second special figure, the order in which the special figure hold is stored (the order in which the pre-judgment result command is received) can be identified (in the figure). The pre-judgment result is stored (in the order of 1st area-> 2nd area-> 3rd area-> 4th area).

Further, on the main control board 200 side, when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol hold that triggered the variation display is deleted. Specifically, when the variable display based on the 1st special figure hold is started, the 1st special figure hold (the 1st special figure hold that is stored first among the stored 1st special figure hold) is If it is erased and the variable display based on the 2nd special figure hold is started, the 2nd special figure hold (the 2nd special figure hold that is stored first among the 2nd special figure hold that is stored) is It will be erased. Therefore, on the sub-control board 220 side, these erasures (erasure of the first special figure hold, erasure of the second special figure hold) are reflected in the "storage status reflection area". That is, when the variation display based on the first special figure hold is started, the pre-judgment result stored first among the pre-judgment results stored in the first special figure hold area (in the first area). Erase (remembered). At this time, the remaining pre-determination results (pre-determination results that have not yet been erased) of the area for holding the first special figure are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side. Further, when the variation display based on the second special figure reservation is started, the pre-judgment result stored first among the pre-judgment results stored in the area for holding the second special figure (in the first area). Erase (remembered). At this time, the remaining pre-determination results (pre-determination results that have not yet been erased) of the second special figure holding area are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side.

Since the sub-control board 220 side stores and erases the preliminary determination result in the above manner, the first special figure stored in the first special figure holding area of the "storage status reflection area" is stored. The pre-determination results corresponding to the hold are stored in the order in which the first special figure hold is digested (erased) (the order in which the variation display of the first special figure is performed). Further, as a matter of course, the same number of pre-determination results as the stored first special figure reservation will be stored in the first special figure reservation area of the "memory status reflection area". In addition, in FIG. 19, it is illustrated that two pre-determination results are stored in the area for holding the first special figure of the “memory status reflection area”.

On the other hand, in the area for holding the second special figure of the "memory status reflection area", the pre-judgment result corresponding to the stored second special figure hold is digested (erased) by the second special figure hold. It will be stored in the order in which they are displayed (the order in which the variation display of the second special figure is performed). Further, as a matter of course, the same number of pre-determination results as the stored second special figure reservation will be stored in the second special figure reservation area of the "memory status reflection area". It should be noted that FIG. 19 illustrates a state in which the preliminary determination result is not stored in the second special figure holding area of the “memory status reflection area”.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 refers to the contents of the above-mentioned "storage status reflection area" when displaying the "hold image" in the "hold image display area". Specifically, during the setting of the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), in correspondence with the pre-judgment result stored in the area for holding the first special figure of the "storage status reflection area", " "Hold image" is displayed. That is, each area (1st to 4th areas) of the 1st special figure holding area corresponds to the display position of the "holding image" and corresponds to the pre-determination result stored in the 1st area. The "hold image" to be displayed is displayed at the leftmost position of the "hold image display area", and the "hold image" corresponding to the pre-judgment result stored in the second area is the "hold image display area". The "holding image" displayed in the second position from the left and corresponding to the preliminary judgment result stored in the third area is displayed in the third position from the left of the "holding image display area" and is the fourth. The "holding image" corresponding to the pre-determination result stored in the area of is displayed at the fourth (most right) position from the left of the "holding image display area". In addition, in FIG. 20A, since the two (first area and second area) pre-judgment results are stored, the leftmost position of the "hold image display area" and 2 from the left. It is illustrated that the "holding image" (two in total) is displayed at the third position.

On the other hand, during the setting of the electric support state, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), it corresponds to the pre-judgment result stored in the area for holding the second special figure of the "storage status reflection area". Display "pending image". That is, each area (1st to 4th areas) of the 2nd special figure holding area corresponds to the display position of the "holding image" and corresponds to the pre-determination result stored in the 1st area. The "hold image" to be displayed is displayed at the leftmost position of the "hold image display area", and the "hold image" corresponding to the pre-judgment result stored in the second area is the "hold image display area". The "holding image" displayed in the second position from the left and corresponding to the preliminary judgment result stored in the third area is displayed in the third position from the left of the "holding image display area" and is the fourth. The "holding image" corresponding to the pre-determination result stored in the area of is displayed at the fourth (most right) position from the left of the "holding image display area". In FIG. 20B, since the four (1st to 4th) pre-judgment results are stored, the leftmost position and the second position from the left of the "hold image display area" are stored. An example shows that "holding images" (4 in total) are displayed at the 3rd and 4th positions.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "holding image" is displayed in the above manner. Therefore, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the holding of the first special figure is stored and the first special figure is held. The player can be made to recognize the stored number of the figure hold, and the player is made to recognize that the second special figure hold is stored and the memory number of the second special figure hold is stored while the electric support state is set. be able to.

In addition, the "held image" can be displayed in a plurality of types of colors. Specifically, the "holding image" is also displayed in any of white, blue, green, and red colors like the "image for the purpose", and the "big hit expectation degree" in the "holding fluctuation" depends on this color. "It suggests. The “holding fluctuation” is “variation display of special symbols (variation display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) based on (holding) special symbol holding in memory”. Therefore, assuming that the "hold image" can be displayed in a plurality of types of colors in this way, it is expected that the "hold image" will be displayed in a color having a higher "big hit expectation" for the player. Can be made to.

As shown in FIG. 21 (b), the "big hit expectation in" pending fluctuation "" suggested by the "pending image" is most often displayed in red, and is displayed in green. When it is displayed → When it is displayed in blue → When it is displayed in white, it becomes lower in this order.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 20, the preliminary determination result for each special figure reservation is stored. By referring to such a preliminary determination result, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the "holding fluctuation" corresponding to the special symbol reservation that is the target of the preliminary determination.

Then, the “big hit expectation in the“ pending fluctuation ”” shown in FIG. 21 (b) is realized by performing the following processing. For example, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed due to "hold fluctuation", the "hold image" is displayed in red with the highest probability, and the "hold image" is displayed in green with the second highest probability. As a result, the "holding image" is displayed in blue with the third highest probability, and the "holding image" is displayed in white with the lowest probability.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed (the missed symbol is stopped and displayed) due to "hold fluctuation", the "hold image" is displayed in red with the highest probability, which is the second highest. It is assumed that the "holding image" is displayed in green with a probability, the "holding image" is displayed in blue with the third highest probability, and the "holding image" is displayed in white with the lowest probability.

G-4-3. Use of the display mode of the reserved image:
In the fourth modification, the "performance during setting" is suggested by using the "display mode of the reserved image" as described above. For example, when a more advantageous performance is set for the player, the "holding image" is more likely to be displayed in a specific color (for example, black, a color different from the color indicating the jackpot expectation described above). It is configured. Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% probability that the "pending image" will be displayed in a specific color, and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set. If so, there is a 15% probability that the "pending image" will be displayed in a specific color.

It should be noted that such a configuration of the modified example 4 can be grasped as a configuration suggesting "performance during setting" by using "color of the reserved image". Further, in such a configuration of the modification 4, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command (when displaying the pending image), the winning rate according to the "performance during setting" (for example). A winning rate of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6) is performed, and when the lottery is won, the "pending image" is displayed in a specific color.

As described above, in the modified example 4, the player is suggested to the player the "performance during setting" by using the color of the "pending image". By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the color of the "holding image", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, originally, the "hold image" is for indicating "the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored", but the color of this "hold image" is used. Therefore, it suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as another form of the modification 4, when the performance more advantageous to the player is set, the "holding image" has a specific shape (for example, a shape imitating a soccer ball, the above-mentioned baseball ball). The configuration should be easy to display in a shape different from the imitated shape). Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% probability that the "pending image" will be displayed in a specific shape, and "performance 6 (second performance)" will be set. If so, there is a 15% probability that the "held image" will be displayed in a specific shape.

It should be noted that such another form of the modified example 4 can be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance during setting" by using the "shape of the reserved image". Further, in another form of such a modification 4, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command (when displaying the pending image), the winning rate according to the "performance during setting" ( For example, a lottery of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6) is performed, and when the lottery is won, the "pending image" is displayed in a specific color.

As described above, in another form of the modification 4, the shape of the “holding image” is used to suggest the “performance during setting” to the player. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the shape of the "holding image", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, originally, the "held image" is for indicating "the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored", but the shape of this "hold image" is used. Therefore, it suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as another form of the modification 4, the "hold image movement effect" in which the displayed "hold image" is moved to the outside of the "hold image display area" and displayed can be executed, which is more suitable for the player. The configuration is such that the "holding image movement effect" is more easily executed when advantageous performance is set. Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% probability that "holding image movement effect" will be performed and "performance 6 (second performance)" will be set. For example, there is a 15% probability that the "hold image movement effect" will be performed.

In this way, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the "holding image", and the game interest can be enhanced. In addition, since the "holding image" whose display position is originally fixed may be moved to the outside of the "holding image display area" and displayed, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. From this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as another form of the modification 4, the arrangement of "holding images" (display position of a specific holding image) may be used to suggest "performance during setting". For example, if "Performance 1" is set, the "holding image" displayed on the far left has a specific shape (for example, a shape imitating a soccer ball, a shape different from the above-mentioned shape imitating a baseball ball). ), If "Performance 2" is set, the "Holding image" displayed at the second position from the left is likely to be displayed in a specific shape, and if "Performance 3" is set. , The "hold image" displayed at the third position from the left is likely to be displayed in a specific shape, and if "performance 4" is set, the "hold image" displayed at the fourth position from the left is It may be easy to be displayed in a specific shape.

Further, if "Performance 5" is set, the "holding image" displayed at the 1st to 3rd positions from the left is likely to be displayed in a specific shape, and if "Performance 6" is set, all The "holding image" of the above may be easily displayed in a specific shape.

More specifically, when the number of "holding images" displayed is four (for example, when the number of holding images of the first special figure is four during the non-electric support state), the "holding image" having a specific shape is displayed. Lottery whether or not to display. Then, when this lottery is won, the "holding image" at the position corresponding to the "performance being set" (the position described above) is displayed in a specific shape. In this lottery, the winner may be won with a probability corresponding to the "performance being set". For example, if "Performance 1" is set, there is a 1% chance of winning, if "Performance 2" is set, there is a 2% chance, and if "Performance 3" is set, there is a 3% chance of winning. If "Performance 4" is set, there is a 4% probability, if "Performance 5" is set, there is a 5% probability, and if "Performance 6" is set, there is a 6% probability of winning. Good.

As described above, in another form of the modification 4, the player is suggested to the player the "performance during setting" by using the arrangement of the "holding images" (the display position of the specific holding images). In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the arrangement of the "holding images", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, originally, the "held image" is for indicating "the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored", but the arrangement of the "hold images" is used. Therefore, it suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-5. Modification 5 (use of display mode of the relevant image):
In the modified example 5, the "performance during setting" is suggested by using the "display mode of the relevant image" described in the modified example 4. For example, when a more advantageous performance is set for the player, the "image for this purpose" is displayed in a specific color (for example, black, a color different from the color indicating the jackpot expectation described above). Make the configuration easy. Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% probability that the "image for that purpose" will be displayed in a specific color, and "performance 6 (second performance)" will be set. If so, there is a 15% probability that the "image for this purpose" will be displayed in a specific color.

It should be noted that such a configuration of the modified example 5 can be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance during setting" by using "color of the relevant image". Further, in such a configuration of the modification 5, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command (when displaying the image), the winning rate (when displaying the image) according to the "performance during setting" ( For example, a lottery of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6) is performed, and when the lottery is won, the "image for the subject" is displayed in a specific color. To.

As described above, in the modified example 5, the "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using the color of the "image for this purpose". By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the color of the "image for the purpose", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, originally, the "image for the subject" is intended to indicate that "the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are being displayed in a variable manner", but the color of the "image for the subject" is used. , It suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "the variable display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as another form of the modification 5, when the performance more advantageous to the player is set, the "image for the subject" has a specific shape (for example, a shape imitating a soccer ball, the above-mentioned baseball ball). The shape is different from the shape that imitates. Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% probability that the "image for that purpose" will be displayed in a specific shape, and "performance 6 (second performance)" will be set. If this is the case, there is a 15% probability that the "image for the subject" will be displayed in a specific shape.

It should be noted that such another form of the modified example 5 can be grasped as a configuration suggesting "performance during setting" by utilizing the "shape of the relevant image". Further, another form of such a modification 5 corresponds to "performance during setting" when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command (when starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol). A lottery with a winning rate (for example, a winning rate of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6) is performed, and when the lottery is won, the "image for the purpose" is displayed in a specific color. Realized by

As described above, in another form of the modified example 5, the "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using the shape of the "image for the subject". In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the shape of the "image for the purpose", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, originally, the "image for the subject" is intended to indicate that "the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are being displayed in a variable manner", but the shape of the "image for the subject" is used. , It suggests "performance during setting" which is different from "the variable display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as another form of the modified example 5, the game is configured so that the "image movement effect" for displaying the displayed "image" by moving it to the outside of the "image display area" can be executed. The configuration is such that the "image movement effect for the subject" is more easily executed when the performance that is more advantageous to the person is set. Specifically, if "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% probability that "image movement effect for the relevant object" is performed and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set. If so, there is a 15% probability that the "image movement effect" will be performed.

In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the "image for the purpose", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since the "image for the subject" whose display position is originally fixed may be moved to the outside of the "image display area for the subject" and displayed, it is necessary to give the player unexpectedness. From this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-6. Modification 6 (suggested timing):
The suggestion of "performance during setting" as described above may be configured to be performed with a higher probability in the second period than in the first period.

For example, the suggestion of "performance during setting" in the above-mentioned modifications 1 to 5 is a period in which the non-electric support state is set (second period) rather than a period in which the electric support state is set (first period). The period of) may be performed with a higher probability. Explaining the first modification as an example, when the "performance during setting" is the setting 6, in the electric support state, there is a 2% probability that the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c are in Chinese when the reach effect is performed. The two decorative symbols 41a and 41c are stopped and displayed with the symbols indicating the numbers "1 to 9" (the decorative symbols of the second aspect), and in the non-electric support state, there is a 10% probability that the reach effect will be performed. May be stopped and displayed with a symbol (decorative symbol of the second aspect) indicating the Chinese numerals "1 to 9".

In such a modification 6, the non-electric support state is a state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the electric support state, but is a state in which "performance during setting" is suggested with a higher probability than the electric support state. .. Therefore, even in the non-electric support state, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the electric support state, it becomes easy for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" to continue the game.

Further, as another form of the modified example 6, the suggestion of "performance during setting" in the above-mentioned modified examples 1 to 5 is set to a "continuous change period" (or an electric support state) as shown in FIG. The period from the end of the "continuous chan period" (without the big hit game) to the 50th symbol variation game (until the predetermined end condition is satisfied) is longer than the period. It may be done with a high probability. Explaining the first modification as an example, if the "performance during setting" is the setting 6, and if it is the "continuous chan period" (or the period in which the electric support state is set), the reach effect is performed. With a probability of%, the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c are stopped and displayed with the symbols indicating the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" (decorative symbols of the second aspect), and the symbols are displayed 50 times after the "continuous chan period" ends. In the period until the variable game is performed, there is a 10% probability that the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c indicate the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" (the decorative symbol of the second aspect). ) May be displayed as a stop.

As described above, in another form of the modified example 6, the symbol variation game is performed 50 times after the end of the "continuous chan period" rather than the "continuous chan period" (or the period in which the electric support state is set). There is a higher possibility that "performance during setting" is suggested during the period until.

Here, some players end the game when the "continuous chan period" ends, that is, when the game state is changed from the electric support state to the non-electric support state. Also exists. In this regard, in another form of the modified example 6, a period of time after the end of the "continuous chan period" (the period until 50 symbol variation games are performed), that is, the game state is changed from the electric support state to the non-electric state. For a while after the change to the support state (the period until the symbol variation game is performed 50 times), there is a high possibility that "performance during setting" is suggested. Therefore, for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting", even after the "continuous chan period" ends, that is, even after the game state is changed from the electric support state to the non-electric support state. , It becomes easy to continue the game.

G-7. Modification 7 (Performance suggestion when correct operation):
In the modification 7, the “prompting effect” for urging the player to operate the player is executed. Then, when the player operation (operation by the player) corresponding to this "prompting effect" is the "correct answer operation", the "performance suggestion effect" suggesting the "performance being set" is executed.

As the "prompting effect", for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, an effect of displaying the characters "What is the correct answer? Select one of the up, down, left, and right!" And an image showing the direction button 10c is executed. .. This effect is a "prompt effect" that urges the player to select and operate any one of the four buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) of the direction button 10c.

Then, if the operation of the direction button 10c performed in response to such a "prompting effect" is a "correct answer operation", the "performance suggestion effect" is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), an effect of displaying an image showing the characters "correct answer! Performance 6?" Is executed. This effect suggests that the operation of the direction button 10c (player operation) performed by the player is likely to be the "correct answer operation" and the "performance being set" is likely to be "performance 6". Is.

FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of the reminder effect process for performing the above-mentioned “prompt effect”. This process is executed as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 ms) by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts the reminder effect processing, it first determines whether or not it is in the non-electric support state (S1000).

As a result, when the non-electric support state is in effect (S1000: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (special symbol) (S1002). Then, when it is the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (S1002: yes), the reminder effect lottery is executed (S1004).

The reminder effect lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the "reminder effect", and the winning probability is 5%. If the reminder effect lottery is won (S1006: yes), the "correct answer operation" is determined prior to the execution of the "prompt effect" (S1008). That is, the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "prompting effect" to be executed this time is determined from the operations (up button operation, down button operation, left button operation, right button operation) for the four buttons of the direction button 10c. .. After determining the "correct answer operation" in this way, the "prompting effect" is executed (S1010).

The "prompting effect" is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can be regarded as a "prompting effect executing means".

FIG. 25 shows a flowchart of the performance suggestion effect processing for performing the above-mentioned “performance suggestion effect”. This process is also executed as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 ms) by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts the performance suggestion effect processing, it first determines whether or not the "prompt effect" is being executed (S1100). The "prompting effect" ends when 5 seconds have passed without the direction button 10c being operated after the start.

When the "prompting effect" is being executed (S1100: yes), it is determined whether or not the direction button 10c is operated by the player (player operation) (S1102). Then, when the operation of the direction button 10c is performed (S1102: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation of the direction button 10c is a "correct answer operation" (S1104). That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 24, when starting the "prompting effect", the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "prompting effect" is determined. Therefore, in the determination process of S1104, the operation of the direction button 10c performed by the player this time in the determined "correct answer operation (any of the up button operation, the down button operation, the left button operation, and the right button operation)" ( It is determined whether or not the up button operation, the down button operation, the left button operation, and the right button operation) match.

As a result, when the operation of the direction button 10c performed by the player is the "correct answer operation" (S1104: yes), the "performance suggestion effect" is executed (S1106).

Here, as the "performance suggestion effect", the effect of displaying the characters "maybe performance 1?", The effect of displaying the characters "maybe performance 2?", And the effect of displaying the characters "maybe performance 3?" It is possible to execute an effect, an effect of displaying the characters "Performance 4?", An effect of displaying the characters "Performance 5?", And an effect of displaying the characters "Performance 6?".

Therefore, in the process of S1106 described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether the "performance during setting" is "performance 1" to "performance 6". Then, the "performance suggestion effect" is executed with a probability corresponding to the "performance being set". That is, as shown in FIG. 26, when the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 1?" Is executed with a probability of 75%. Each of the other "performance suggestion effects" is executed with a probability of 5%. In addition, when the "performance being set" is "performance 2", a "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 2?" Is executed with a probability of 75%, and other "performance suggestion effects". Each has a 5% chance of running.

In addition, when the "performance being set" is "performance 3", a "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 3?" Is executed with a probability of 75%, and other "performance suggestion effects". Each has a 5% chance of running. In addition, when the "performance being set" is "performance 4", a "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 4?" Is executed with a probability of 75%, and other "performance suggestion effects". Each has a 5% chance of running. In addition, when the "performance being set" is "performance 5", a "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 5?" Is executed with a probability of 75%, and other "performance suggestion effects". Each has a 5% chance of running. In addition, when the "performance being set" is "performance 6", a "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 6?" Is executed with a probability of 75%, and other "performance suggestion effects". Each has a 5% chance of running.

Assuming that the above-mentioned "performance suggestion effect" is performed, when "performance 1" is set, the "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 1?" It is the easiest to perform, and when "Performance 2" is set, "Performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "Performance suggestion effect" is the easiest to perform, and "Performance 3" is If it is set, the "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 3?" Of the "performance suggestion effect" is most likely to be performed, and if "performance 4" is set, the "performance suggestion effect" is performed. "Performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "Performance suggestion effect" is most likely to be performed, and when "Performance 5" is set, "Performance suggestion effect" is displayed. The "performance suggestion effect" that displays characters is most likely to be performed, and when "performance 6" is set, the "performance suggestion effect" that displays the characters "maybe performance 6?" Most likely to be done. Therefore, in the "performance suggestion effect", the "performance during setting" is suggested.

If the operation of the direction button 10c (player operation) performed by the player in the above-mentioned determination process of S1104 is not the "correct answer operation" (S1104: no), the "performance suggestion effect" is not performed, and this time. The operation of the direction button 10c performed is an "incorrect answer effect" indicating that the operation is not a "correct answer operation" (S1108). As such an "incorrect answer effect", for example, an effect of displaying an image showing the characters "sorry, incorrect answer!" On the display screen of the effect display device 41 is performed.

As described above, in the modification 7, if the operation of the direction button 10c (player operation) performed by the player in response to the "prompting effect" is the "correct answer operation", the "performance suggestion effect" is performed. As a result, "performance during setting" is suggested. For this reason, when the "prompting effect" is performed, it is possible to realize a novel playability that makes the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" think about the "correct answer operation". It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In the above-described modification 7, if the operation of the direction button 10c (player operation) performed by the player in response to the "prompting effect" is the "correct answer operation", the "performance suggestion effect" is immediately performed. I decided to do it. Not limited to this, in the case of "correct answer operation", first of all, "correct answer production indicating that it is a correct answer operation and prompting the player to operate the effect button 10a" is performed to correspond to the "correct answer effect". Then, when the effect button 10a is operated (while the correct answer effect is being performed), an effect (performance suggestion effect) suggesting "performance during setting" may be performed.

That is, even if the player operation (operation of the direction button 10c) corresponding to the "prompting effect" is the "correct answer operation", it does not immediately suggest the "performance being set" and the "game corresponding to the correct answer effect". After having the player perform "man operation (operation of the effect button 10a)", the "performance during setting" is suggested. By doing so, it is possible to secure a time for the player who has performed the player operation corresponding to the "prompting effect" to recognize that the player operation is the "correct answer operation". Therefore, it is possible to impress the player who has performed the player operation corresponding to the "prompting effect" that the player operation is the "correct answer operation", and to give the player a sense of satisfaction. It will be possible.

G-8. Deformation example 8 (probability based on the performance being set):
In the modification example 8, the "prompting effect" is executed with a probability based on the "performance being set". That is, the winning probability of the reminder effect lottery (S1004 in FIG. 24) of the above-mentioned modification 7 is set to 5% regardless of the “performance during setting”. In other words, in the above-mentioned modified example 7, when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c starts in the non-electric support state, the "prompt effect" is executed with a probability of 5%. On the other hand, in the modified example 8, as in the modified example 7, a reminder effect lottery is performed when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c starts during the non-electric support state, but the winning probability is Probability based on "performance during setting". In the following, the description of the configuration similar to that of the modified example 7 will be omitted.

FIG. 27 shows the winning probability of the reminder effect lottery in the modified example 8. As shown in FIG. 27, in the reminder effect lottery of the modification example 8, if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the player wins with a probability of 1%, and the "performance being set" is "performance 2". If is, there is a 2% chance of winning, if the "performance being set" is "performance 3", there is a 3% chance of winning, and if the "performance being set" is "performance 4" Wins with a 4% probability, wins with a 5% probability if the "performance being set" is "performance 5", and has a 6% probability if the "performance being set" is "performance 6". To win. That is, in the modified example 8, the higher the "performance during setting" (more advantageous to the player), the higher the probability of executing the "prompting effect".

As described above, in the modified example 8, the "prompting effect" is executed with a probability based on the "performance being set". For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pays attention to the execution frequency of the "prompting effect", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Become.

Further, in the modified example 8, the higher the "performance during setting" (more advantageous to the player), the higher the probability of executing the "prompting effect". For this reason, it is a novel idea that the player who expects the "performance during setting" to be higher (more advantageous to the player) is expected to execute the "prompting effect" more frequently. It is possible to realize game playability and enhance the game interest.

G-9. Modification 9 (correct operation of numbers based on performance during setting):
In the modified example 9, the number of "correct answer operations" is set to the number based on the "performance during setting". That is, in the above-mentioned modified example 7, when the reminder effect lottery is performed, the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the reminder effect is determined (S1008 in FIG. 24), but in the modified example 9, "setting" is performed at that time. Determine the number of "correct operations" based on "medium performance".

In the process of S1008 of FIG. 24 described above, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines which of "performance 1" to "performance 6" the "performance during setting" is. Then, the number of "correct answer operations" corresponding to the "performance being set" is determined from the operations of the direction button 10c (up button operation, down button operation, left button operation, right button operation). That is, as shown in FIG. 28, when the "performance being set" is "performance 1", one "correct answer operation" is determined with a probability of 70%, and two are determined with a probability of 10%, respectively. Determine 3 or 4 "correct answer operations". If the "performance being set" is "performance 2", there is a 40% chance of determining one or two "correct answer operations", and a 10% chance of determining three or four. Determine the correct answer operation.

If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", there is a 70% chance of determining two "correct answer operations", and a 10% chance of determining one, three, or four "performances", respectively. Decide the correct answer operation. If the "performance being set" is "performance 4", there is a 40% chance of determining two or three "correct answer operations", and a 10% chance of determining one or four. Determine the correct answer operation. If the "performance being set" is "performance 5", there is a 70% chance of determining 3 "correct answer operations", and a 10% chance of determining 1, 2, or 4 "performances", respectively. Decide the correct answer operation. If the "performance being set" is "performance 6", there is a 70% probability that four "correct answer operations" will be determined, and a 10% probability that one, two, or three "performances" will be determined, respectively. Decide the correct answer operation. That is, in the modified example 9, the higher the "performance during setting" (more advantageous to the player), the larger the number of "correct answer operations". Therefore, the higher the "performance during setting" (more advantageous to the player), the easier it is for the player to operate the direction button 10c as a "correct answer operation", and by extension, the "performance suggestion effect" is more likely to be performed. ..

As described above, in the modified example 9, the number of "correct answer operations" is set to the number based on the "performance during setting". For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is made to pay attention to the frequency at which the operation of the direction button 10c by the player becomes the "correct answer operation". , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, in the modified example 8, the higher the "performance during setting" (more advantageous to the player), the larger the number of "correct answer operations". Therefore, the higher the "performance during setting" (more advantageous to the player), the easier it is for the player to operate the direction button 10c as a "correct answer operation", and by extension, the "performance suggestion effect" is more likely to be performed. .. As a result, for a player who expects that the "performance during setting" is higher (more advantageous to the player), the frequency at which the operation of the direction button 10c by the player becomes the "correct answer operation" is higher. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that is expected to be higher, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

G-10. Modification 10 (multiple reminder effects):
In the modified example 10, it is assumed that the above-mentioned "prompting effect" can be executed a plurality of times (three times), and all the operations (player operations) of the direction buttons 10c performed in response to these "prompting effects" are performed. When it is a "correct answer operation", an "information suggestion effect" is performed.

That is, in the modified example 10, when the reminder effect lottery (S1004 in FIG. 24) is won, as shown in FIG. 29, the "first reminder effect" is executed and the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "first reminder effect" is executed. To decide. Then, if the player operation (operation of the direction button 10c) performed in response to the "first reminder effect" is the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "first reminder effect", the "second reminder operation" is performed. While executing the "directing", the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "second reminder directing" is determined.

Then, if the player operation (operation of the direction button 10c) performed in response to the "second reminder effect" is the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "second reminder effect", the "third reminder operation" is performed. While executing the "directing", the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "third reminder directing" is determined.

Then, if the player operation (operation of the direction button 10c) performed in response to the "third reminder effect" is the "correct answer operation" corresponding to the "third reminder effect", it is a "correct answer operation". In addition to indicating that, the correct answer effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 10a is performed. Then, when the effect button 10a is operated in response to the "correct answer effect" (while the correct answer effect is being performed), an effect (performance suggestion effect) that suggests "performance during setting" is performed. If the player operation performed in response to the "prompting effect" is not the "correct answer operation", the next "prompting effect" or "correct answer effect" will not be performed.

As described above, in the modified example 10, the "prompting effect" can be executed a plurality of times (three times), and all the operations (player operations) of the direction buttons 10c performed in response to these "prompting effects" are performed. If it is a "correct answer operation", a "correct answer effect" is performed. Then, when the effect button 10a is operated in response to the "correct answer effect" (while the correct answer effect is being performed), an effect (performance suggestion effect) that suggests "performance during setting" is performed.

That is, even if all the player operations (operations of the direction button 10c) corresponding to the "prompting effect" of multiple times (three times) are "correct answer operations", "performance during setting" is not immediately suggested. , "Player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect (operation of the effect button 10a)" is performed by the player, and then "performance during setting" is suggested. By doing so, it is possible to secure a time for the player who has performed the player operation corresponding to the "prompting effect" a plurality of times (three times) to recognize that all the player operations are "correct answer operations". be able to. Therefore, it is possible to impress the player who has performed the player operation corresponding to the "prompting effect" that the player operation is the "correct answer operation", and to give the player a sense of satisfaction. It will be possible.

G-11. Modification 11 (suggestion of execution timing of reminder effect):
In the above-described modified examples 7 to 10, it was decided to execute the "prompting effect", but in the modified example 11, the execution (start) timing of the "prompting effect" is determined prior to the execution of these "prompting effects". However, we will suggest the determined execution (start) timing.

For example, if a reminder effect lottery (S1004 in FIG. 24) is won, a plurality of timings (for example, the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after 10 times, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after 20 times) The execution (start) timing of the "prompting effect" is determined from the start timing of the variable display of the above and the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after 30 times. Then, an image suggesting the determined execution timing is displayed.

For example, if the execution (start) timing of the "prompting effect" is determined to be "the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after 10 times", the image with the characters "10 more times" is added. Is displayed, and when the execution timing of the "prompting effect" is determined to be "the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after 20 times", the image with the characters "20 more times" is displayed. If it is displayed and the execution timing of the "prompt effect" is determined to be "the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c after 30 times", the image with the characters "30 more times" is displayed. To do. After that, every time the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a variable manner, the number attached to this image is subtracted by "1". Then, when the determined execution (start) timing of the "prompting effect" is reached (when the execution timing arrives), the same "prompting effect" as in the modified examples 7 to 10 is started.

In this way, the execution (start) timing of the "reminder effect" is suggested prior to the execution (start) of the "prompt effect". For this reason, it is possible to make the player who wants to confirm the "prompting effect (and thus the performance suggestion effect performed after that)" recognize the execution (start) timing of the "prompting effect", and by extension, the "prompting effect". It is possible to motivate the game to continue until the execution (start) timing of. As a result, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game and to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine.

Further, the suggestion of the execution (start) timing of the above-mentioned "prompting effect" may be performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 24. For example, a timing suggestion lottery may be performed when the game ball enters the first start port 24, and when the timing suggestion lottery is won, the execution (start) timing of the "prompt effect" may be suggested.

In this way, the player who wants to confirm the execution (start) timing of the "prompt effect" can be fired so that the game ball can enter the first starting port 24, and the pachinko machine can be used. It is possible to increase the operating rate.

In addition, the execution (start) timing of the "prompting effect" may be suggested with a probability based on the "performance during setting". For example, when "performance 1" is set, the probability of winning the timing suggestion lottery described above is 10%, and when "performance 6" is set, the probability of winning the timing suggestion lottery described above is 15%. May be. By doing so, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is made to pay attention to the frequency at which the execution (start) timing of the "prompt effect" is suggested. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-12. Modification 12 (low probability reminder state and high probability reminder state):
In the above-described modifications 7 to 11, the "low probability reminder state" in which the "prompt effect" is executed (started) with a low probability and the "high probability reminder" in which the "prompt effect" is executed (started) with a high probability. The state may be set.

That is, as shown in FIG. 30A, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is in a “low probability prompting state” when the non-electric support state is set (when shifting from the electric support state to the non-electric support state). And a reminder state lottery to decide which of the "high probability reminder state" to set is performed. In this reminder state lottery, it is determined that a "low probability reminder state" is set with a 60% probability, and a "high probability reminder state" is set with a 40% probability. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 sets the "low probability reminder state" when it is determined to set the "low probability reminder state" in the reminder state lottery, and sets the "high probability reminder state" in the reminder state lottery. If it is decided to do so, set the "high probability reminder state".

Then, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the "low probability prompting state" is set, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24 (newly, the first special figure hold is stored). Or, or when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started), the "prompt effect" is executed (started) with a probability of 1%, and the "high probability reminder state" is set. , When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 (when the first special figure hold is newly stored or when the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is started), there is a 6% probability. Execute (start) "prompt production" with.

As described above, in the modified example 12, it is possible to set a "low probability reminder state" in which the "prompt effect" is difficult to be executed (started) and a "high probability reminder state" in which the "prompt effect" is easily executed (started). is there. For this reason, a novel game in which a player trying to determine "performance during setting" is made to pay attention to which state is set, "low probability reminder state" or "high probability reminder state". It is possible to realize the sexuality and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the modification 12, when the "low probability reminder state" is set, the effect suggesting that the "low probability reminder state" is being set is executed, and the "high probability reminder state" is set. If this is the case, an effect suggesting that the "high probability prompting state" is being set may be executed. For example, when the "low probability reminder state" is set, the effect of displaying a blue image as the background image in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are superimposed is executed, and the "high probability reminder state" is set. If it is set, an effect of displaying a red image as a background image may be executed. In addition, when the "low probability prompting state" is set, the effect of displaying the blue symbol as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is executed, and when the "high probability prompting state" is set, the decoration is performed. An effect of displaying a red symbol as the symbols 41a, 41b, 41c may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to these effects to the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The "low probability prompting state" can be regarded as the "first state", and the "high probability prompting state" can be regarded as the "second state".

G-13. Deformation example 13 (big hit fluctuation and miss fluctuation):
In the modified example 13, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in doublet (the special symbol is in the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol, and in this specification, it is also referred to as “big hit fluctuation”). From the variable display in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in doublets (the special symbol is in the variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the wrong pattern, also referred to as "out of the variable" in this specification). However, it is assumed that the "prompting effect" of the modified examples 7 to 12 is easily executed.

For example, if a game ball enters the first starting port 24 during an out-of-bounds fluctuation (when the first special figure hold is newly stored), a "prompt effect" is executed with a probability of 1%, and during the jackpot fluctuation. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 (when the first special figure hold is newly stored), the "prompt effect" may be executed with a probability of 6%. In this way, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player who is expecting the big hit game to pay attention to the "prompting effect", and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

In the above-described examples and modifications, "performance during setting" is suggested in various aspects, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, images displayed in various effects (character image, background image, etc.) may be used to suggest "performance during setting". More specifically, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific character image is displayed with a probability of 5% if "Performance 1" is set, and a probability of 30% if "Performance 6" is set. It may be possible to display a specific character image with.

Further, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at the random stitches, the "performance during setting" may be suggested by the display mode of the loose stitches. For example, when "Performance 1" is set, even-numbered combinations are likely to be stopped and displayed, and when "Performance 6" is set, odd-numbered combinations are likely to be stopped and displayed. May be.

Further, when information related to the player (for example, password, ID, name, game history, etc.) is input, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 suggests "performance during setting" or the game. It may be possible to suggest "performance during setting" with a higher probability than when there is no input of information related to the person. As a suggestion of "performance during setting" in this case, it may be performed in the same manner as in the above-described examples and modifications. This makes it easier to input information related to the player. Further, in this case, the "performance being set" may be suggested in a manner corresponding to the information related to the player (for example, the history of the game). For example, the greater the number of games played during a predetermined period (the number of symbol-changing games during a predetermined period), the higher the probability of suggesting "performance during setting". In this way, the player can be made to play many games, and by extension, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be increased.

In this case, the input of the information related to the player is performed by using a predetermined operation unit (such as the numeric keypad or the direction button 10c) provided on the pachinko machine 1. When the information related to the player is input via the predetermined operation unit, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stores the "information related to the player" in the RAM 223. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, if the "information related to the player" is stored in the RAM 223, it suggests the "performance during setting", or when the information related to the player is not input. Also suggests "performance during setting" with high probability.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island facility of the game hall. I explained the example. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a game machine of a type that gives a game benefit in a form different from the “payment of game balls”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry is stored, thereby providing a profit (game) in the game. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts a value) to a player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entry ports or out ports and to return the game ball to the launch position and fire it.

<Game machines A1 to A7 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
The pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A7.

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
Prompt production is performed with a probability based on "performance during setting".
<Claim format>
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
The reminder effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the reminder effect can be executed with a probability based on the performance set by the performance setting means.

In such a game machine, "a reminder effect for urging the player to operate the player" is executed with a probability based on "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in this specification)". .. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is made to pay attention to the execution frequency of the reminder effect, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
Suggests "performance during setting" when the operation corresponding to the reminder effect (for example, one of the direction buttons) is the correct operation.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1
A gaming machine characterized in that when the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested.

In such a game machine, if the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct operation, "performance during setting" is suggested. For this reason, when a reminder effect is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" think about the correct answer operation, which enhances the game interest. It becomes possible. As a reminder effect, for example, an effect of urging one of the direction buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) to be operated is performed, and as a correct answer operation, for example, the up button of the direction button is performed. Operation is adopted.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
Suggests "performance during setting" when the operation corresponding to the reminder effect (for example, one of the direction buttons) is the correct operation.
<Claim format>
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested.

In such a game machine, if the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct operation, "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in this specification)". Is suggested. For this reason, when a reminder effect is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" think about the correct answer operation, which enhances the game interest. It becomes possible. As a reminder effect, for example, an effect of urging one of the direction buttons (up button, down button, left button, right button) to be operated is performed, and as a correct answer operation, for example, the up button of the direction button is performed. Operation is adopted.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
When the operation corresponding to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation (for example, one of the direction buttons), the correct answer effect is performed, and when the operation corresponding to the correct answer effect (for example, the operation of the effect button) is performed, " Suggests "performance during setting".
<Claim format>
It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
When the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the correct answer effect is executed, and when the player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect is performed, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested. A game machine characterized by playing.

In such a game machine, if the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the correct answer effect is performed. After that, when the player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect is performed, "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in the present specification)" is suggested. For this reason, when a reminder effect is performed, it is possible to realize a novel game property that makes the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" think about the correct answer operation, which enhances the game interest. It becomes possible.

In addition, even if the player operation corresponding to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the player does not immediately suggest "performance during setting", and the player is allowed to perform "player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect". So, it suggests "performance during setting". By doing so, it is possible to secure a time for the player who has performed the player operation corresponding to the reminder effect to recognize that the player operation is the correct answer operation. Therefore, it is possible to give an impression to the player who has performed the player operation corresponding to the reminder effect that the player operation is the correct answer operation, and it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction.

As the reminder effect, for example, an effect of urging one of the direction buttons to be operated is performed, and as the correct answer operation, for example, the operation of the upper button of the direction button is adopted. Further, as the correct answer effect, for example, an effect prompting the user to operate the effect button is performed, and as the player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect, for example, the operation of the effect button is adopted.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
The number of correct answer operations tends to increase when the "performance during setting" is high (easy to answer correctly).
<Claim format>
In any one of the game machines A2 to the game machine A4
As the correct answer operation, it is possible to set a plurality of player operations.
The number of player operations set as the correct answer operation is likely to be larger when the performance set by the performance setting means is advantageous to the player than when it is disadvantageous. ..

In such a game machine, it is easier to set more correct answer operations than when the "performance during setting" is advantageous to the player, and by extension, the player operation can be the correct answer operation. The sex becomes high. Therefore, if the frequency of the player operation being the correct operation is high, there is a high possibility that the "performance during setting" is advantageous to the player. For this reason, a novel game property is realized in which a player who expects that "performance during setting" is more advantageous is expected to have a higher frequency of correct operation. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Prior to the reminder effect, suggest the execution timing of the reminder effect.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A1 to the game machine A5
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest the execution timing of the reminder effect prior to the execution of the reminder effect.

In such a game machine, "execution timing of the reminder effect" is suggested prior to the execution of the reminder effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" recognize the "execution timing of the reminder effect", and by extension, motivate the player to continue the game until the "execution timing of the reminder effect". Can be done. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
Winning is the trigger for suggesting the execution timing.
<Claim format>
In the game machine A6
The game machine is characterized in that the suggestion of the execution timing of the reminder effect is performed when the game ball enters a predetermined entrance.

In such a game machine, the "execution timing of the reminder effect" is suggested when the game ball enters a predetermined entry port. Therefore, it is possible to launch the game ball so that the player who wants to confirm the "execution timing of the reminder effect" can enter the game ball into the entrance, and increase the operating rate of the game machine. Is possible.

<Game machines B1 to B9 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
Further, the pachinko machines of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B9.

<Game machine B1>: Suggestion of "performance during setting" A game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
With
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest the performance set by the performance setting means to the player.

In such a game machine, the performance of the game machine is set based on the setting operation by the staff of the game hall, and the game is played based on the set performance (also referred to as "performance being set" in the present specification). To proceed. That is, the "performance during setting" affects the player's own game for the player. Therefore, the player tries to determine which performance the "performance being set" is. In this respect, in this game machine, since it is possible to suggest "performance during setting" to the player, it is possible to draw attention to this suggestion, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B2>: Suggestion of "performance during setting" in the suggestion mode of privilege content In game machine B1
When the predetermined grant conditions are met, the privilege granting means for granting the privilege to the player and
A privilege suggestion means capable of suggesting the content of the privilege given to the player, and
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when a suggestion of the privilege given to a player is made, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the mode of the suggestion.

In such a game machine, when a privilege is given to a player, the content of the privilege is suggested (also referred to as "suggestion of privilege content" in the present specification). Then, using this aspect of "suggestion of privilege content", "performance during setting" is suggested to the player. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the mode of "suggestion of privilege content", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, originally, the "privilege content suggestion" is, of course, for suggesting the content of the privilege, but by using this aspect of the "privilege content suggestion", a "setting" different from the content of the privilege is used. "Medium performance" is suggested. For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B3>: Suggests "performance during setting" in the mode of suggesting the number of payouts. In game machine B2,
The privilege granting means can pay out a game ball as the privilege.
The privilege suggesting means can suggest the number of game balls to be paid out as the privilege.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the number of game balls to be paid out as a privilege is suggested, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the suggestion mode.

In such a game machine, when paying out a game ball to a player, the number of game balls to be paid out is suggested (also referred to as "suggestion of the number of payouts" in the present specification). Then, by utilizing this aspect of "suggestion of the number of payouts", "performance during setting" is suggested to the player. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the mode of "suggestion of the number of payouts", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, originally, the "suggestion of the number of payouts" is, of course, for suggesting the number of game balls to be paid out, but the game balls to be paid out by using the mode of this "suggestion of the number of payouts". It suggests "performance during setting" that is different from the number. For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B4>: Suggests "performance during setting" in the form of reach production In game machine B1
Decorative pattern display means for variable display of multiple decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination, a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, and a specific game execution means.
A reach effect executing means capable of displaying a decorative symbol excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols in a manner capable of forming the specific combination, and performing a reach effect of varyingly displaying the one decorative symbol.
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by utilizing the aspect of the reach effect.

In such a game machine, where the "reach effect" is performed, the "performance being set" is suggested to the player by using the aspect of the "reach effect". In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the aspect of the "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, originally, the "reach effect" is intended to suggest that "if one more decorative symbol is displayed with a predetermined symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination". , Using this aspect of "reach effect", "performance during setting" is different from "if one more decorative symbol is displayed with a predetermined symbol, multiple decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination". Suggests. For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B5>: Suggests "performance during setting" by the display frequency of a specific symbol In game machine B1
Decorative pattern display means for variable display of multiple decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination, a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, and a specific game execution means.
With
A specific symbol can be displayed as a part or all of the plurality of decorative symbols.
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to a player by utilizing the frequency at which the specific symbol is displayed when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed.

In such a game machine, "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using the frequency at which a specific symbol displayed as a decorative symbol is displayed (also referred to as "symbol display frequency" in the present specification). .. By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the "design display frequency", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, while the player normally pays attention to "whether or not a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination", the player can also pay attention to a different "symbol display frequency". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B6>: Suggests "performance during setting" in the variable display mode In the game machine B1
Decorative pattern display means for variable display of multiple decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination, a specific game execution means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, and a specific game execution means.
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when the variation display of a plurality of decorative symbols is performed, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by utilizing the mode of the variation display.

In such a game machine, "performance during setting" is suggested to the player by using a variation display mode of a plurality of decorative symbols (also referred to as a "variation display mode" in the present specification). By doing so, it is possible to make the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" pay attention to the "variable display mode", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, originally, the "variable display mode" is for suggesting "the possibility that a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination", but by using this "variable display mode", It suggests "performance during setting" that is different from "the possibility that multiple decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B7>: In the game machine B1, suggesting "performance during setting" in the display mode of the hold.
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on the detection of a game ball,
An identification information display means for varyingly displaying the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.
Based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode, a specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, and
With
It is possible to display the relevant image indicating that the variable display of the identification information is being displayed, and the reserved image indicating that the acquired information for which the variable display of the identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means. And
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to a player by utilizing the display mode of the target image.

In such a game machine, it is shown that "the relevant image indicating that the variable display of the identification information is being displayed" and "the acquired information for which the variable display of the identification information is suspended are stored in the acquired information storage means". When the "reserved image" is displayed, the player is suggested to the player "performance during setting" by using the display mode of the "relevant image" among these. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "image for the purpose", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, although the "image for the subject" is originally intended to indicate that "the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner", the display mode of the "image for the subject" is used to indicate the "identification information". It suggests "performance during setting" that is different from "displaying fluctuations in". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B8>: Suggests "performance during setting" in the display mode of the reserved image In the game machine B1
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on the detection of a game ball,
An identification information display means for varyingly displaying the identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.
Based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode, a specific game execution means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state, and
With
It is possible to display a reserved image indicating that the acquired information for which the variable display of the identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means.
A gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by utilizing the display mode of the reserved image.

In such a game machine, "a reserved image indicating that the acquired information for which the variable display of the identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means" is displayed, and the display mode of the "held image" is changed. It is used to suggest "performance during setting" to the player. By doing so, the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "holding image", and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Further, originally, the "holding image" is for indicating "the acquired information for which the variable display of the identification information is held is stored in the acquired information storage means", but this "holding image" By using the display mode of "", it is suggested that "performance during setting" is different from "the acquired information for which the variable display of the identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means". For this reason, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness, and from this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B9>: Great possibility of suggesting "performance during setting" after a change of unfavorable state In any one of the game machines B1 and B8,
As a gaming state, a state setting means capable of setting a disadvantageous state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous state is provided.
When the set gaming state is changed from the advantageous state to the disadvantageous state, the period from the setting of the disadvantageous state to the establishment of the predetermined end condition is longer than the period in which the advantageous state is set. Is a gaming machine characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means is more likely to be suggested to the player.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to set a "disadvantageous state disadvantageous to the player" and a "advantageous state advantageous to the player" as the gaming state. Then, when the gaming state is changed from "advantageous state" to "disadvantageous state", "from the time when the disadvantageous state is set until the predetermined end condition is satisfied" rather than "the period during which the advantageous state is set". The "period (the period from when the advantageous state is changed to the disadvantageous state until the predetermined end condition is satisfied)" is more likely to suggest "performance during setting".

Here, there are some players who end the game when the game state is changed from the "advantageous state" to the "disadvantageous state". In this respect, as described above, in this game machine, there is a high possibility that "performance during setting" is suggested for a while after the change from "advantageous state" to "disadvantageous state". Therefore, it becomes easy for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" to continue the game even after the game state is changed from the "advantageous state" to the "disadvantageous state".

The present invention can be used for a game machine used in a game hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable ball entry port), 41 ... Production display device, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (performance setting means, game progress means) , 202 ... ROM (performance storage means), 203 ... RAM (acquisition information storage means), 220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU (prompt effect execution means).

Claims (7)

It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
The reminder effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the reminder effect can be executed with a probability based on the performance set by the performance setting means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested. It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested. It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the game machine,
A performance setting means for setting one performance from the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall.
A game progressing means for advancing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means,
A reminder effect execution means that can execute a reminder effect that urges the player to operate the player,
With
When the player operation performed in response to the reminder effect is a correct answer operation, the correct answer effect is executed, and when the player operation corresponding to the correct answer effect is performed, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested. A game machine characterized by playing. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4.
As the correct answer operation, it is possible to set a plurality of player operations.
The number of player operations set as the correct answer operation is likely to be larger when the performance set by the performance setting means is advantageous to the player than when it is disadvantageous. .. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest the execution timing of the reminder effect prior to the execution of the reminder effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 6.
The game machine is characterized in that the suggestion of the execution timing of the reminder effect is performed when the game ball enters a predetermined entrance.

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