JP2021074216A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To disclose a pinball game machine that allows proper exertion of game properties a game machine should have, the exertion being brought about by a player performing a selective shooting of game balls according to a game state.SOLUTION: In a normal game state where games aiming at a first start port are main, if a second reservation storage generated by a ball entrance to a second start port is digested, a suggestion presentation is configured not to be performed or to be performed in a lower probability compared to the digestion of a first reservation storage. Therefore, it is possible to effectively suppress playing games aiming at the second start port in the normal game state. Thus, games suitable to the game properties of the normal game state can be played.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine that makes it easier to enter a first start port or a second start port by hitting a game ball according to the progress of the game.

A ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine has a game area provided on the front surface of the game board, and a center case provided with a liquid crystal display device (effect symbol display device) is provided in the game area. The game area is divided into left and right flow areas where the game balls flow down by the center case. For example, a large winning opening or a normal electric accessory (second starting port) where a game ball flowing down the right flow area can enter. ) And a first starting port where a game ball that has flowed down the left flow area can enter. Then, such a configuration has an advantage that the game ball can easily enter the normal game state or the second starting port of the normal electric accessory as compared with the normal game state after the end of the special game operation for opening the large winning opening. In this advantageous gaming state, right-handed is advantageous for the player because the player shifts to a normal gaming state (for example, a time-saving gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the opening time of the normal electric accessory is long). On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, left-handed is advantageous for the player. As described above, a configuration in which a game ball is right-handed and left-handed according to a game state is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-128114

By the way, the above-described conventional ball-and-ball gaming machine is configured so that the original game playability of the gaming machine is properly exhibited by being left-handed in the normal gaming state and right-handed in the advantageous gaming state. Has been done. However, in such a conventional configuration, even in the normal game state, if the normal electric accessory is opened, the ball can enter the second starting port. Therefore, in the normal game state, the opening timing of the normal electric accessory is released. You may be targeted to enter the second starting port. This is because, in general, the ball entering the second starting port is more advantageous to the player than the ball entering the first starting port. As described above, since the game aiming at entering the second starting port in the normal game state is different from the original game property of the game machine, it has been desired to suppress the execution by the player.

The present invention provides a ball-and-ball game machine in which the original game playability of the game machine can be appropriately exhibited by hitting the game balls according to the game state.

The present invention includes a game area including a first flow area and a second flow area in which the game ball flows down, and a first start port provided so that the game ball flowing down the first flow area can enter the ball. A second starting port in which a game ball flowing down the second flow area is provided so that the game ball can enter, and the game ball is converted into an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. The first hold memory is generated and stored due to the entry of the game ball into the first start port, and the second hold memory is generated due to the entry of the game ball into the second start port. The hold storage means for storing the above, the hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability by digesting the first hold memory or the second hold memory, and the hit / fail determination result of the hit / fail determination means. In the case of a big hit, a big hit game control means for executing a big hit game that opens the big winning opening provided in the game area, a normal game state, and a ball entering the second starting opening as compared with the normal game state. It is provided with a state conversion control means for converting into an easy advantageous gaming state, and a winning probability setting means having a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities and selectively setting any one of the jackpot winning probabilities. In the ball game machine, the suggestion effect device for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the winning probability setting means, and the digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. Based on this, the suggestion effect control means is provided with the suggestion effect control means for executing and controlling the suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect control means executes the suggestion effect when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state. It is a ball game machine characterized by having a normal suggestion processing content that is not performed or is executed with a lower probability than the digestion of the first reserved memory in the normal game state.

Here, the "winning probability information" is information indicating the jackpot winning probability set by the probability setting means, information indicating whether the set jackpot winning probability is high or low, and the set jackpot winning probability is specific. Information indicating whether or not the jackpot winning probability is set, information indicating that the jackpot winning probability has been changed by the probability setting means, and the like can be applied. Furthermore, it is also possible to selectively use one piece of information from these plurality of pieces of information. The "suggestion effect device" may be any of a liquid crystal display (effect symbol display device) that displays a symbol (image), a speaker that generates sound, a lamp or LED that lights or blinks, and further, these. There may be more than one in. Then, such a "suggestion effect device" may be a dedicated device for executing the suggestion effect, or may also execute an effect other than the suggestion effect. The "suggestion effect" may not only suggest the winning probability information, but also suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. The "suggestion effect" is executed in a mode suitable for the "suggestion effect device". That is, when the suggestion effect device is a liquid crystal display, the "suggestion effect" is an effect of displaying a symbol suggesting the winning probability information, and when the suggestion effect device is a speaker, the "suggestion effect" is the winning probability. It is an effect of generating a sound suggesting information, and when the suggestion effect device is a lamp or an LED, the "suggestion effect" is an effect of generating light suggesting winning probability information. The "suggestion effect control means" can execute the suggestion effect at various timings, and for example, the suggestion effect is performed in the change of the special symbol executed by the digestion of the first hold memory or the second hold memory. It is preferable to execute the suggestion effect or to execute the suggestion effect during the jackpot game.

In such a configuration, the suggestion effect is not executed when the second hold memory generated by entering the ball into the second starting port is digested in the normal game state mainly in the game aiming at the first starting port. Alternatively, since a so-called penalty such as executing the suggestion effect with a lower probability than the digestion of the first reserved memory occurs, the player tries to execute a game aiming at the second starting port in the normal game state. Can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present invention, the game aimed at the first start port can be stably executed in the normal game state, and the original game playability in the normal game state can be appropriately exhibited.

In the ball game machine of the present invention described above, the suggestion effect control means does not execute the suggestion effect or the second hold in the advantageous game state when the first hold memory is digested in the advantageous game state. A configuration is proposed that includes advantageous suggestion processing content that is executed with a lower probability than the digestion of memory.

In such a configuration, the suggestion effect is not executed when the first hold memory generated by entering the ball into the first start port is digested in the advantageous game state mainly in the game aiming at the second start port. Alternatively, since a so-called penalty such as executing the suggestion probability with a lower probability than the digestion of the second reserved memory occurs, the player tries to execute a game aiming at the first starting port in an advantageous game state. Can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, according to this configuration, since the game aiming at the second starting port is stably executed in the advantageous game state, the original game playability of the gaming machine is properly exhibited in the normal game state and the advantageous game state. obtain.

The above-described ball game machine of the present invention includes a second flow-down detecting means capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the second flow-down area of the game area, and the game ball is provided by the second flow-down detecting means in a normal gaming state. Based on the fact that is detected, a configuration is proposed in which a penalty notification means for executing a predetermined penalty effect is provided.

Here, as the "second flow-down detection means", a ball that detects a game ball flowing down the second flow-down area and a ball entry port (second start) on which a game ball flowing down the second flow-down area can enter. It can be used to detect a game ball that has entered (including the mouth). The "penalty effect" is preferably one that suggests that the suggestive effect is not executed, or one that suggests that the suggestive effect is difficult to be executed, and when the penalty indicates that the suggestive effect is not executed. Suggests that the suggestive effect is not executed, and if the penalty determines that the suggestive effect is executed with a low probability, it is preferable to suggest that the suggestive effect is difficult to be executed. Is. The "penalty effect" is an effect pattern for the penalty effect displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like, a sound for the penalty effect generated by a speaker, or a light for the penalty effect emitted by a light emitting means such as an LED. Can be.

In such a configuration, the execution of the penalty effect can inform the player that the game aiming at the first starting port should be executed in the normal game state. As a result, the player can be made to execute the game aiming at the first starting port in the normal game state. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to more effectively suppress the player from trying to execute the game aiming at the second starting port in the normal game state.

In addition, in the configuration in which the suggestion effect control means is provided with the advantageous suggestion processing content, "the first flow detection means capable of detecting the game ball flowing down the first flow region is provided, and the penalty notification means is in the advantageous gaming state. The penalty effect is executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first flow detection means. "
Here, as the "first flow-down detection means", a ball that detects a game ball flowing down the first flow-down area and a ball entry port (first start) on which a game ball flowing down the first flow-down area can enter. It can be used to detect a game ball that has entered (including the mouth).
According to such a configuration, by executing the penalty effect, it is possible to inform the player that the game aiming at the second starting port should be executed in the advantageous gaming state, and the player is informed that the game should be executed in the advantageous gaming state. (Ii) It is possible to execute a game aiming at the starting port. As a result, it is possible to more effectively suppress the player from trying to execute the game aiming at the first starting port in the advantageous game state.

In the above-described ball game machine of the present invention, the penalty notification means stops the penalty effect or stops the penalty effect when the state in which the game ball is not detected by the second flow detection means does not continue for a predetermined period in the normal gaming state. A configuration is proposed that includes the processing content to be reduced.

Here, "reducing the penalty effect" means, for example, when the penalty effect is to display the effect symbol on a liquid crystal display or the like, the effect symbol is reduced and displayed, or the effect symbol is changed to another symbol. It can be applied to change the color or shape so that it is inconspicuous. In addition, when the penalty effect is sounding through a speaker, it is possible to reduce the volume, and when the penalty effect is light emission by a light emitting means, the amount of light is reduced or the color is developed in an inconspicuous color. Can be applied.

In such a configuration, if the game ball detection by the second flow detection means continues even if the penalty effect is notified for a certain period of time, it is determined that the player is willing to accept the penalty, and the penalty is determined. Stop or reduce the penalty effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent or suppress that the penalty effect interferes with the effect according to the progress of the game, and the original effect is exhibited. Further, when the penalty effect includes sound generation by the speaker or light emission by the light emitting means, the penalty effect may cause annoyance to the surroundings. Therefore, the annoyance can be suppressed by stopping or reducing the penalty effect.

In addition, in the configuration provided with the first flow detection means and the function of executing the penalty effect in association with the detection by the first flow detection means, "the penalty notification means is in an advantageous gaming state, and the first flow is down. When the state in which the game ball is not detected by the detecting means does not continue for a predetermined period, the penalty effect is stopped or reduced. ”A configuration is preferable.
In such a configuration, even if the penalty effect is notified for a certain period of time, if the game ball detection by the first flow detection means continues, it is determined that the player is willing to accept the penalty, and the penalty effect is performed. Stop or reduce. As a result, when the non-detection state of the game ball by the second flow detection means does not continue for a predetermined period in the normal game state, the penalty effect is stopped or reduced, which is the same effect as the configuration.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a figure explaining a part of the specification of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. (A) A chart showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol mode of the first special symbol and the content of the jackpot game, and (B) a chart showing the relationship between the jackpot game mode of the second special symbol and the content of the jackpot game. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion symbol 111-113. It is explanatory drawing which shows (A) the suggestion probability of the normal first suggestion display table and the normal second suggestion display table, and (B) the suggestion probability of the probability variation first suggestion display table and the probability variation second suggestion display table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection probability assigned to each setting value 1-6. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the penalty flag processing. It is a flowchart which shows the penalty effect control processing. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect mode to be displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram 2 showing an effect mode to be displayed by the effect symbol display device 6. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram 3 showing an effect mode to be displayed by the effect symbol display device 6.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the following examples and other examples can be combined as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A flat glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the flat glass 61, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound and the alarm sound emitted from the speaker 66 enhance the taste of the game and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided in the lower part of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. To do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. Further, the lower plate 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball pulling lever (not shown) for discharging the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating this ball pulling lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box).

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a settlement display device 94 (see FIG. 4) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch 69 that can be operated by the player are provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and the like (not shown).

A first starting port 11 is arranged directly under the center case 5, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the center case 5. .. The first starting port 11 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, while the second starting port 12 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory 13 having a wing piece that can be opened and closed. It is a configuration that allows the game ball to enter only in the open state of. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 17 is configured so that the game ball can always pass through.

Further, a large winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower right of the center case 5 (below the ordinary electric accessory 13). The special electric accessory 15 is composed of a special electric accessory 15, and the special electric accessory 15 is located at a standing position for closing the large winning opening 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward and opening from the standing position. An opening / closing piece that operates for conversion is provided, and by setting the opening / closing piece in the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 14, and by setting the tilting position, the game is played in the large winning opening 14. Make the ball open so that it can enter. Such a special electric accessory 15 includes a large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece, and by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, the large winning opening 14 is closed. Conversion control can be performed for each of the open state and the open state.

Further, four general winning openings 31 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11. These general winning openings 31 are configured so that game balls can be entered at all times. Further, an out opening 16 is provided at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and when the game ball launched in the game area 3 does not win any winning opening or starting opening, the said Enter the ball at the out port 16.

Such a game area 3 includes a left flow area 3a in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the central center case 5, and a right flow area 3b in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the center case 5. By hitting right, the game ball that has passed above the center case 5 flows down the right flow area 3b, and by hitting the game ball left, the game ball flows down the left flow area 3a. The normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the large winning opening 14 are provided in the right flow area 3b. Therefore, by aiming at the right flow down area 3b (so-called right-handed hitting), it is possible to enter the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the large winning opening 14. On the other hand, the first starting port 11 arranged directly below the center case 5 is capable of entering a game ball that has flowed down the left flow area 3a by a game nail planted in the game board 2. .. Therefore, by aiming at the left flow down area 3a (so-called left-handed hitting), the ball can be entered into the first starting opening 11 or the four general winning openings 31 described above. Since the left flow area 3a and the right flow area 3b are configured in this way, the player aims at the starting ports 11 and 12 and the big winning opening 14 by properly using the right-handed and the left-handed. You can play games. At the first starting port 11 of this embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the right flow area 3b to enter the ball due to the game nail.

At the lower right of the game board 2, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19. , A first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 70 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed in an outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball is inserted into each of the above-mentioned winning openings provided on the game board 2, the game ball supplied from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 is paid out as a prize ball. It is paid out to the upper plate 55 by 73. Further, when the lending button 57 and the settlement button 58 of the CR unit 56 described above are operated, the lending ball is paid out by the payout device 73.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are arranged. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 (see FIG. 4), and the power supply board 85 are contained therein. It is provided in the frame 70. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and signals (information) indicating a game state and a game result are externally (Hall computer 87, etc.) via the external connection terminal plate 78. Is sent to (see FIG. 4). Conventionally, the external connection terminal plate 78 has been used for a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the outside) and for a frame (frame side (front frame 52, inner frame 70, outside). Two types are used (terminals for outputting the signal output from the frame 51) to the outside), but in this embodiment, the signal is transmitted to the outside via one external connection terminal plate 78. ..

Further, the main control device 80 of this embodiment is provided at a position where the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 can be operated. The probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 are for selecting and setting any one of the plurality of preset setting values, and are operated by the administrator of the game store. To. Here, in this embodiment, six types of set values 1 to 6 are set in advance, and different jackpot winning probabilities are assigned to each set value 1 to 6. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot winning probability of the set value 1 (low probability mode: 1/300, high probability mode: 1/30) has the lowest probability of winning the jackpot, and the set value 2 ( Low probability mode: 1/280, high probability mode: 1/28), setting value 3 (low probability mode: 1/260, high probability mode: 1/26), setting value 4 (low probability mode: 1/240, High probability mode: 1/24), set value 5 (low probability mode: 1/220, high probability mode: 1/22), and the jackpot winning probability of set value 6 (low probability mode: 1) / 200, high probability mode: 1/20) is the highest. As described above, the winning probability of the set value 6 is the most advantageous to the player, and the winning probability of the set value 1 is the most disadvantageous.
A method of setting such set values 1 to 6 will be described below.
The administrator described above inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right) to turn on the probability setting switch 95, and a RAM clear button (shown) of the main control device 80. By turning on the power while pressing (), the above setting value can be changed. In this state, the administrator can select any of the set values 1 to 6 by pressing the setting change button 96. More specifically, each time the setting change button 96 is pressed, the numerical values "1" to "6" are displayed in order on the first special symbol display device 9. Then, by displaying the desired numerical value on the first special symbol display device 9, any of the set values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. In this selected state, by rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the selected set value is fixed, and the jackpot winning probability included in the set value is determined. It is set. In this way, the manager of the game store can set any of the set values 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. In this embodiment, when one set value is set, a signal indicating the set set value is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83, and is received by the sub-integrated control device 83. The set value shown in the signal is stored in the RAM. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 83 retains the set value stored in the RAM until the power is turned off.
Further, when the probability setting switch 95 is turned on by inserting the key into the probability setting switch 95 and rotating it in a predetermined direction and the power is turned on without operating the RAM clear button, the key is set as it is. The set value is displayed on the first special symbol display device 9. By this operation, the currently set value can be confirmed. Then, by performing an operation of rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the display of the set value is completed, and the process proceeds to the normal process.
In this embodiment, the set value is selected and set by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operating means may be applied. It is also possible. For example, it may be possible to select and set a set value by operating a dedicated button or knob. Further, in this embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the first special symbol display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices may be used for display. Alternatively, it is also possible to notify the set value by voice or to notify the set value according to the lighting mode of a predetermined LED.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals is not described. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 is provided with a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. Second start port switch 12a to detect, normal gate switch 17a to detect game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17, count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, general winning opening 31 A detection signal is input from each general winning opening switch 31a or the like that detects each of the game balls that have entered the game.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program mounted in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like, and issues the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. Output to 83. Further, the main control device 80 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 75, and the first The lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the large winning opening solenoid 14b and the ordinary electric service solenoid 13a are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by driving and controlling the ordinary electric service solenoid 13a. Further, the main control device 80 outputs a signal for management such as a symbol variation and a big hit to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78.

The payout control device 81 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both of them count the prize balls. ..

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in connection with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the stored amount of the game ball is small or is not stored in the ball tank (not shown), and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in accordance with this detection. When a signal is input from the full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93, the payout control device 81 drives and stops the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. The full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are configured to continue to output a signal until the detected state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signal. To resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 79, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to the lending command to pay out the lending ball. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 94 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and signals from the ball lending switch and the settlement switch provided on the settlement display device 94 are input. The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. The payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84, and transmits a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined opportunity.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81 described above, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 99 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is output by the player when the launch stop switch 99. It is output by pressing. The launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and even when a launch stop signal is input, the game is played regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64. It is controlled not to fire the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them into data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and issues commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and data for sound control and lamp control is distributed to each control part (voice control device and functional component of the lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the output of the sound from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for the lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light.

Further, switches for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the decision switch 69, and the like are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input. Will be done. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 is a data and a command transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the input of the effect button and the like. The control is performed based on (generated based on the above), and an effect image such as a special effect symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal plate, and are configured with the sub-integrated control device 83. The connection with the effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

A power supply board (not shown) is configured as a DC power supply that generates a DC voltage by electric power supplied from an external AC power supply, and is attached to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating a power supply switch provided on the power supply board. Supply power. This power supply board includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board. In this case, the power supply board outputs a supply signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply while the power is supplied from the AC power supply, and a power failure signal to the device equipped with the backup power supply when the power supply is stopped. Is output.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the left flow area 3a and enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the first special symbol is displayed. The first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the device 9, and the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the first special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the first starting port 11 are stored as the first hold memory, as will be described later. Up to four of the first reserved storages are stored, and the number of stored first reserved memories (hereinafter, referred to as the first reserved storage number) is represented by the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. By digesting the first reserved memory stored in this way, the above-mentioned hit / fail determination and the change of the first special symbol are executed. The number of first reserved memories indicates the number of undigested first reserved memories.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the right flow area 3b and passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 displays the game ball. The normal symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation is in a predetermined hitting mode, the wing piece of the normal electric accessory 13 is driven, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. Here, the wing piece of the ordinary electric accessory 13 is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the non-open extension mode described later by hitting the normal symbol once, and is opened for 1 second in the open extension mode described later. Perform the release three times.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 12 (the second starting port switch 12a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the second special symbol displays the second special symbol display device 10 and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. Random numbers extracted due to entering the ball are judged to be correct or not. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the second starting port 12 are stored as the second hold memory, as will be described later. Up to four of the second reserved storages are stored, and the number of stored second reserved storages (hereinafter, referred to as the second reserved storage number) is represented by the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19. By digesting the second reserved memory stored in this way, the hit / fail determination and the change of the second special symbol are executed. The second reserved memory number indicates the undigested number of the second reserved memory.

During such fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 performs a variation display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c linked to the fluctuation of each special symbol (see FIG. 18). By the variation display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c and the display of the stop mode of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c on the effect symbol display device 6, the player can change the variation of each special symbol and the result of the hit / fail determination (big hit, small). You can know the hit or loss).
Here, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol give priority to the variation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. And execute. That is, when there is an undigested second reserved memory (when the number of the second reserved memory is one or more), the second reserved memory is digested regardless of the presence or absence of the undigested first reserved memory. The change of the special symbol starts. Then, only in the state where there is no undigested second reserved memory, the first reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started.

When the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the digestion of the first reserved memory is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 stops the first special symbol in a predetermined jackpot symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 specially stops the first special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol mode. In this way, the big hit is confirmed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the digestion of the second reserved memory is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 stops the second special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 The special effect symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol mode. In this way, the big hit is confirmed. When the big hit is confirmed in this way, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened is executed. In this jackpot game, an open round for opening the jackpot 14 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times via an interval.
Further, when the hit / fail determination result by digesting the second reserved memory is a small hit, the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined small hit symbol mode, and the special effect symbol is displayed in the effect symbol display device 6 by the small hit symbol mode. Stop display. As a result, the small hit is confirmed, and the small hit game in which the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed once is executed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the hit is a small hit only by digesting the second reserved memory. Therefore, in the digestion of the first reserved memory, it is only determined whether or not it is a big hit.

Here, in the present embodiment, two types of jackpot games having different numbers of open rounds are provided, and when it is determined as a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery by digesting the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory described above, Selectively execute any one of the jackpot games. The selection of this jackpot game is performed based on the random numbers (random numbers for determining the first and second jackpot symbols, which will be described later) extracted by entering the balls into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, as will be described later. It is said.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the two types of jackpot games are a long type that executes an open round that opens the big winning opening 14 10 times and a short type that executes the open round 4 times, and each open round. Is repeated with an interval in between. Regardless of the type, in each opening round, when the opening time of the large winning opening 14 elapses for 30 seconds or 10 (specified number) of game balls win the large winning opening 14, the large winning opening 14 is awarded. The winning opening 14 is closed to finish. In such a big hit game, when a long type having a large number of rounds is executed, more game balls can be entered into the big winning opening 14 as compared with the short type.

Further, in the small hit game described above, the operation of opening the large winning opening 14 for 1.5 seconds is performed once. In such a small hit game, it is more difficult to obtain a prize ball than in the above-mentioned big hit game.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the following, the number of prize balls, the probability of winning a big hit, the probability of winning a small hit, the probability of winning a normal symbol, and each game state will be described. Other specifications are the same as before, so explanations have been omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, when a ball is entered into each of the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 31, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, 3 prize balls for each entry into the first starting port 11, 5 prize balls for each entry into the second starting port 12, and every entry into the large winning opening 14. 13 prize balls will be paid out, and 5 prize balls will be paid out for each entry into the general winning opening 31.

Further, the configuration of this embodiment has a function of increasing the probability of winning a big hit in the above-mentioned winning / failing determination, and is configured as a so-called probability variable machine. That is, the game according to this configuration is roughly divided into a game that proceeds with the big winning opening 14 closed and a above-mentioned big hit game that opens the big winning opening 14, and a game that progresses with the big winning opening 14 closed. Is set to a normal game state and a probabilistic game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of the normal game state, and after the end of the big hit game, either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state is set. Transition.
The normal game state is a game state in which the "low probability mode / non-open extension mode" is set, and the probability variation game state is a game state in which the "high probability mode / open extension mode" is set.

In the low probability mode, a preset low winning probability is valid and a winning / failing judgment is made as to whether or not it is a big hit. In the high probability mode, a high winning probability higher than the low winning probability is valid and a hit / fail judgment is made. I do. That is, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined as the jackpot winning probability for determining whether or not it is a jackpot, and the low winning probability is determined by the winning / failing determination in the normal gaming state (low probability mode). It is used, and the high winning probability is used in the winning / failing determination in the probabilistic gaming state (high probability mode).
In this embodiment, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined for each of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6, respectively, and in the case of the low probability mode, they are determined by the set setting values 1 to 6. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the high winning probability determined by the set set values 1 to 6 is valid. More specifically, when the set value 1 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/300 as valid in the low probability mode, and the high winning probability of 1/30 is valid in the high probability mode. The hit / fail judgment is made as. When the set value 2 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/280 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/28 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 3 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/260 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/26 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 4 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/240 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/24 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 5 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/220 valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/22 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. When the set value 6 is set, the winning / failing judgment is made with the low winning probability of 1/200 as valid in the low probability mode, and the winning / failing is made with the high winning probability of 1/20 valid in the high probability mode. Make a judgment. Such a low winning probability and a high winning probability are the same in both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
As will be described later, which of the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode will be set after the big hit game is a random number extracted by entering the balls into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 (the first described later). , Second jackpot symbol determination random number).

In the open extension mode, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that in the non-open extension mode, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 is extended as compared with the non-open extension mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning probability of a normal symbol is set to 1/10 in the non-open extension mode, whereas the corresponding winning probability is set to 9/10 in the open extension mode. Then, in the opening operation of the second starting port 12, the opening for about 0.2 seconds is performed once in the non-opening extension mode, and the opening for about 1 second is performed three times in the opening extension mode.
Further, in the open extension mode, the fluctuation time between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation time in the non-open extension mode, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-open extension mode. ..

In the above-mentioned probability variation game state, after the jackpot game is completed, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) reaches a predetermined upper limit value. Alternatively, the game ends on the condition that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode described later (the jackpot game is started). Here, when the number of fluctuations in the special figure reaches the upper limit value in the probabilistic game state, the game shifts to the normal game state. In this embodiment, the upper limit value set as the end condition is set to 100 times.

Further, in this embodiment, the small hit winning probability described above is set to a constant value (for example, 1/60). Therefore, the small hit winning probability is the same regardless of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6 and the gaming state (normal gaming state, probabilistic gaming state). In this embodiment, the small hit winning probability is set to a constant value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of small hit winning probabilities that are different from each other are set in each set value and set as in the above-mentioned big hit winning probability. The small hit winning probability of the set value may be valid.

Next, the jackpot symbol mode of the first and second special symbols will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the first special symbol is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 based on the digestion of the first reserved memory, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode indicating the result of the winning / failing determination. To. Since this first special symbol is determined to be a big hit or a loss by a hit / fail judgment, it is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode showing a big hit (big hit symbol mode) or a symbol mode showing a loss (missing symbol mode), and a big hit or a loss is displayed. Determine. Similarly, the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 10 based on the digestion of the second reserved memory, and after the lapse of the variability time, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode indicating the result of the pass / fail determination. Since this second special symbol is determined to be a big hit, a small hit, or a loss based on a hit / fail judgment, it indicates a symbol mode indicating a big hit (big hit symbol mode), a symbol mode indicating a small hit (small hit symbol mode), or a loss. Stop display in the symbol mode (missing symbol mode) and confirm the big hit, small hit, or loss.

Ten types of jackpot symbol modes are predetermined for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and when the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail judgment, the random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol of the first and second hold memories. According to this, any one of the jackpot symbol modes is determined.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes are defined in the first special symbol, and the contents of the jackpot game and the above-mentioned in each jackpot symbol mode. The game state after the big hit game is assigned to each.
A jackpot game in which the number of four rounds is determined and the above-mentioned normal game state are assigned to the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated four times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state (low probability mode / Shift to non-open extension mode).
The fifth and sixth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 10 times is determined and the above-mentioned normal game state. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the fifth and sixth jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 10 times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state (low probability mode / Shift to non-open extension mode).
The 7th to 10th jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of four rounds is determined and the above-mentioned probability variation game state. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 7th to 10th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated four times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to open extension mode).

Then, as the end condition of the probability variation game state that shifts after the jackpot game according to the 7th to 10th jackpot symbol modes, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (special symbol fluctuation count). Is set to reach 100 times (the above upper limit value) and that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode (the jackpot game is started). ing. As a result, the probabilistic gaming state ends when one of the above two end conditions is satisfied. Here, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches 100 times in the probabilistic game state, the probabilistic game state is terminated and the normal game state is entered.
In this embodiment, the upper limit value (100 times) of the number of special figure fluctuations is set when shifting to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game according to the 7th to 10th big hit symbol modes.

The selection of the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes is performed according to a predetermined selection probability. That is, when the jackpot is determined by the winning / failing lottery by digesting the first reserved memory, the first to tenth jackpot symbol modes are selected according to each selection probability, the first special symbol is changed, and then the jackpot symbol mode is stopped. Is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the selection probability of the 1st to 4th jackpot symbol modes is 2/20, the selection probability of the 5th and 6th jackpot symbol modes is 8/20, and the selection probability of the 7th to 10th jackpot symbol modes is 2 /. It is defined as 20.

As shown in FIG. 6B, the second special symbol defines the eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbol modes, and similarly to the first special symbol described above, each jackpot symbol mode of the jackpot game The content and the game state after the big hit game are assigned to each.
The eleventh and twelfth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of four rounds is determined and the above-mentioned normal game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 11th and 12th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated four times is executed, and the normal game state (low probability mode / non-probability mode / non-probability mode) is executed after the jackpot game. Shift to open extension mode).
The thirteenth and fourteenth jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 10 times is determined and the above-mentioned normal game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 13th and 14th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the opening round is repeated 10 times is executed, and after the jackpot game, the normal game state is entered.
The 15th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are assigned a jackpot game in which the number of rounds of 10 times is determined and the above-mentioned probability variation game state. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the 15th to 20th jackpot symbol modes and confirmed, the jackpot game in which the open round is repeated 10 times is executed, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode / Shift to open extension mode).

Then, as the end condition of the probabilistic gaming state that shifts after the jackpot game according to the 15th to 20th jackpot symbol modes, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (special symbol fluctuation count). Is set to reach 100 times (the above upper limit value) and that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the jackpot symbol mode (the jackpot game is started). The probabilistic game state ends when either one is established. Here, when the number of times the special figure changes reaches 100 times in the probabilistic game state, the probabilistic game state is terminated and the normal game state is entered.
In this embodiment, the upper limit value (100 times) of the number of special figure fluctuations is set when shifting to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game according to the 15th to 20th big hit symbol modes.

Such selection of the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is performed according to a predetermined selection probability. That is, when the jackpot is determined by the winning / failing lottery by digesting the second reserved memory, the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes are selected according to each selection probability, the second special symbol is changed, and then the jackpot symbol mode is stopped. Is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the selection probability of the 11th and 12th jackpot symbol modes is 2/20, the selection probability of the 13th and 14th jackpot symbol modes is 8/20, and the selection probability of the 15th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is 10. It is set to / 20 respectively.

In the present embodiment, it is advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the first starting port 11 in the normal game state, and the game is likely to proceed mainly by left-handed hitting. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state, since it is advantageous for the player to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, the game is likely to proceed mainly by right-handed hitting.
More specifically, since the normal game state is the "low probability mode / non-open extension mode", the winning probability (1/10) of the normal symbol is low and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long. Therefore, it is difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, and it can be said that it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game aiming at the first starting port 11 which can always enter the ball. On the other hand, since the probability variation game state is the "high probability mode / open extension mode", the winning probability (9/10) of the normal symbol is extremely high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is short, and the priority is digested. (Ii) The fluctuation time of the special symbol is short. Further, the jackpot winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and there is a high possibility of winning a jackpot with a large number of rounds (10 times). Therefore, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game aiming at the normal symbol operating gate 17 and the second starting port 12, and the game mainly by right-handed strike is likely to proceed. That is, the configuration of the present embodiment has a game property by left-handed hitting which is advantageous in the normal game state and a game property by right-handed hitting which is advantageous in the probability variation game state.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

If a negative determination (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal) is made in S10 (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S85). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM, such as using the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination (that is, determination that the interrupt is normal) is made in S10 (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and the first jackpot symbol Random number update process for determination (S30), random number update process for second big hit symbol determination (S35), random number update process for small hit symbol determination (S40), random number update process for hit determination (S45), reach determination Random number update process (S50), random number update process for determining fluctuation pattern (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), win / fail judgment process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image Each output process (S80) such as output process is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start winning process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This start winning process is one of the subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine described above.
In the start winning process, in S100, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110.

In S110, the first extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining the first jackpot, a random number for determining the first jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and at the same time, the first is stored. (1) Add 1 to the first hold number counter indicating the number of hold storages, and perform the processing necessary for turning on the first special symbol hold number display device 18 according to the information of the first hold number counter.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). In the case of an affirmative determination (S125: Yes), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130.

In S130, the second extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number hold storage process, a second big hit determination random number, a second big hit symbol determination random number, a reach judgment random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as the second hold storage, and at the same time, the second is stored. (Ii) Add 1 to the second hold number counter indicating the number of hold storages, and perform the processing necessary for turning on the second special symbol hold number display device 19 according to the information of the second hold number counter.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 12. The pass / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine described above.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory 15 is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S260 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: Yes) and S300 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: No) and S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested second reserved memory, and if it is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S165: Yes) and S170, and if it is negative, the process proceeds to (S165: No) and S175. .. In S170, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random numbers) stored in the second reserved memory is used for jackpot determination. Move to a given buffer. In this way, the second reserved memory is digested.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S175: Yes) and S180, and in the case of a negative determination (S175: No), a pass / fail determination process is performed. To finish. In S180, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested first reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random numbers) stored in the first reserved memory is used for jackpot determination. Move to a given buffer. In this way, the first reserved memory is digested.
In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no undigested second hold memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: Yes) and S190, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: No) and S195. Here, the probability variation flag = 1 indicates the above-mentioned probability variation gaming state (“high probability mode / open extension mode”), and the probability variation flag = 0 indicates the above-mentioned normal gaming state (“low probability mode / non-probability mode”). It indicates that it is in the open extension mode ").

In S190, a hit / fail judgment table (probability variation table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the high probability mode is selected, and the jackpot determination is moved to the jackpot determination buffer based on the selected probability variation table. It is determined whether or not the random number is a big hit. Here, when the second reserved memory is digested, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected probability variation table. Further, in S190, the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed in the probabilistic game state (probability change flag = 1) (the remaining number until the upper limit of the number of special figure fluctuations is reached) is decremented. This remaining number of times (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of times of special figure fluctuation) is decremented by both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200.

On the other hand, in S195, the hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the set set values 1 to 6 and the low probability mode was selected, and the table was moved to the jackpot judgment buffer based on the selected normal table. The random number for determining the jackpot is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. Here, when the second reserved memory is digested, it is also determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected normal table. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200.

In S200, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195, and if it is an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), the process proceeds to S205, and if it is a negative determination (S200: No), S220. Proceed to.

In S205, the jackpot symbol mode of the special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number (the jackpot symbol determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold memory. More specifically, when the first reserved memory is digested, one of the above-mentioned first to tenth jackpot symbol modes is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (FIG. 6 (A). )reference). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, one of the 11th to 20th jackpot symbol modes described above is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 6B). ). The determination of the first to tenth jackpot symbols and the determination of the eleventh to twentieth jackpot symbols are performed according to a predetermined selection probability as described above.
Here, when the first reserved memory is digested, the probability of selecting one of the first to fourth jackpot symbol modes is 10%, and one of the fifth and sixth jackpot symbol modes is selected. The probability of performing is 40%, and the probability of selecting any of the 7th to 10th jackpot symbol modes is 50%. That is, when the jackpot is determined by digesting the first hold memory, the probability of shifting to the above-mentioned normal gaming state (low probability mode / non-open extension mode) after the jackpot game is 50%, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode). / The probability of shifting to the open extension mode) is 50%.
On the other hand, when the second reserved memory is digested, the probability of selecting one of the 11th and 12th jackpot symbol modes is 10%, and one of the 13th and 14th jackpot symbol modes is selected. The probability is 40%, and the probability of selecting any of the 15th to 20th jackpot symbol modes is 50%. That is, when the jackpot is determined by digesting the second hold memory, the probability of shifting to the above-mentioned normal gaming state (low probability mode / non-open extension mode) after the jackpot game is 50%, and the probability variation game state (high probability mode). / The probability of shifting to the open extension mode) is 50%.

In the subsequent variation pattern determination process of S210, the variation pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, etc. (the variation pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, etc. in the jackpot determination buffer) and the probability variation flag related to the digested hold memory are used. Based on the above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the fluctuation time.
More specifically, the variation time of the special symbol that can be selected is predetermined according to the probability variation flag, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the above-mentioned random number for determining the variation pattern, the random number for determining reach, and the like. That is, when the probability variation flag = 0 (normal game state), since the non-open extension mode is used, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the non-open extension mode can be selected, and the variation pattern of the digested hold memory is determined. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined by the random number for use and the random number for reach judgment. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag = 1 (probability variation game state), since it is an open extension mode that shortens the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the open extension mode can be selected, and the variation pattern. The fluctuation time is determined by a random number for determination, a random number for reach determination, and the like. The reach determination random number is used to determine whether or not to execute various predetermined reach effects (normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, etc.). Then, when it is decided to execute any of the reach effects, the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the determined reach effect.

In the following S215, the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game are set according to the jackpot game content determined in S205 (see FIG. 6). Here, when shifting to the normal game state after the big hit game, it is decided to set the low probability mode and the non-open extension mode. On the other hand, when shifting to the probabilistic game state, it is determined to switch to the high probability mode and the open extension mode described above, and the upper limit value of the number of times the special figure changes is determined. Further, in S215, the effect time and the effect pattern (the effect time and the effect pattern between the big hit start effect and the big hit end effect) and the interval time related to the big hit game are also set.
After this S215, the process proceeds to S250.

In S220, whether or not it is a small hit is determined based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: Yes) and S225, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: No) and S240. In this embodiment, as described above, it is determined whether or not the hit is a small hit only when the second reserved memory is digested. Therefore, when the first reserved memory is digested, S220 is used. Negative determination (proceed to S240).

In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the second hold storage, and the process proceeds to S230.
In the variation pattern determination process of S230, similarly to the above S210, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number and the like related to the second hold storage (the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer, etc.) ) And the probability variation flag, the variation time of the second special symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined according to the variation time.
In the following S235, the opening operation pattern of the large winning opening 14 in the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

Further, in S240 following the negative determination of S220, similarly to the S210, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the digested hold memory and the like (variation pattern determination random number and reach in the jackpot determination buffer). The fluctuation time and fluctuation pattern of the special symbol are determined based on the determination random number, etc.) and the probability variation flag. Further, in S240, prior to this, a process of determining a lost symbol is performed. In the following S245, the process related to the loss is performed, and the process proceeds to S250.
In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S240.

In S250, the hold number command indicating the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number after decrementing in S170 and S180, and the information of the hit / fail determination result determined in S190 and S195 (big hit, small hit, Or, a command including the information of the loss) and a variation start command including the jackpot game content determined in S205, the variation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. This fluctuation start command includes information indicating whether the digested hold memory is the first hold memory or the second hold memory, information on whether to execute various reach effects, and information on the probability change flag. Further, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the digested hold memory, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. To do.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a command, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information indicated in the command (first reserved storage number and second reserved storage number, fluctuation time of special symbol, presence / absence of various reach effects, pass / fail determination result). , Special symbol stop mode, jackpot game content, etc.) are stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 in accordance with the fluctuation start command, and the effect symbol control device 82 drives and controls the effect symbol display device 6 according to the received command. , Stop of the special symbol Start displaying the special effect symbol corresponding to the information of the symbol mode and the variation pattern.

In S260 of FIG. 11 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S265, and in the case of a negative determination. (S260: No) ends the pass / fail determination process. In S265, the variable display of the special symbol is terminated, and the confirmed symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or the lost symbol determined in S240) is displayed, and at the same time. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the pass / fail determination process is completed.

In S300 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S300: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is the jackpot symbol mode, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S310: Yes) and S315, and in the case of a negative determination (S310: No) and S360. move on. In S315, the probability change flag is referred to, and when the probability change flag = 1, the probability change flag is cleared (S320) and the remaining number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (S330), and the process proceeds to S340. After that, by sequentially executing the state designation command transmission process (S340), the condition device operation start process (S345), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S350), and the big hit start effect process (S355), the mode of the big hit game The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.
Here, in the state specification command transmission process (S340) of this embodiment, when the probability change flag is cleared (S320), information indicating the end of the probability change game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

On the other hand, in S360 following the negative determination of S310, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the probability variation flag = 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation mode (number of fluctuations in the special figure). (Remaining number of)) (S365). Then, when the remaining number of special figure fluctuations = 0 (S365: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S390. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination in S365 (S365: No), the process proceeds to S390.

In S390, the state specification command transmission process is executed. In the state designation command transmission process (S390) of this embodiment, when the probability change flag is cleared (S370), information indicating the end of the probability change game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In the following S395, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit, and if it is affirmative (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400 and the special electric accessory operation start process ( By sequentially executing S400) and the small hit start effect processing (S405), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. The small hit game is started, and the winning / failing determination process is completed. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 15. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process (S70) of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). Proceed to S510.

In S510, it is determined whether or not the interval between open rounds in the jackpot game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 15, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S525, the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14 is executed. In this large winning opening opening process, in synchronization with the opening start of the large winning opening 14, the time digestion of the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) preset as the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 in the opening round is started. .. After this big winning opening opening process, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time digestion of the open time is performed by the subtraction process of the open timer. Specifically, the release timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the release time (30 seconds), and a process of subtracting the counter value each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process) is performed. It is assumed that the opening time has elapsed when the counter value becomes 0 after the execution. As a matter of course, the opening time measuring means is not limited to the subtraction process of the opening timer, and other means can be used.

In S550 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14 is 10. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time (30 seconds) has elapsed due to the time digestion of the opening timer described above. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S555: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the large winning opening closing process is executed, and the large winning opening 14 is closed (the opening round is completed). In the following S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval between each open round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S570 of FIG. 14 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: No) and S585.
In S580, the jackpot end effect processing for producing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed. After this S580, the jackpot game process ends.
In S585, the large winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the same process as in S525 described above is performed to open the large winning opening 14 and start time digestion for the opening time (30 seconds).

Further, in S600 of FIG. 15 following the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game. Here, in the case of affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation game state (upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations) is set (S620), and the probability variation flag = 1 (S620). S625).
Here, in the case of shifting to the probabilistic game state, since the high probability mode and the open extension mode are set, the upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations determined in S215 of the hit / fail determination process is referred to in S620. Set the upper limit value to the remaining number of special figure fluctuations.

In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end the jackpot game process. Here, in the present embodiment, in S645, information on the gaming state (normal gaming state or probabilistic gaming state) that shifts after the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, a main part of the present invention will be described.
In this embodiment, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 (see FIG. 16) suggesting the set values 1 to 6 set during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. It is intended to be displayed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to display the suggested symbols 111 to 113 according to a predetermined probability (hereinafter, referred to as a suggested probability) for each change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Here, a plurality of suggestion display tables in which the suggestion probabilities of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are set are provided, and one suggestion display table is selected to determine whether or not to display the suggestion symbols 111 to 113. To do.

In this embodiment, as a plurality of suggestion display tables having different suggestion probabilities, as shown in FIG. 17, a normal first suggestion display table, a normal second suggestion display table, a probabilistic first suggestion display table, and a probabilistic first suggestion display table, and a probabilistic first suggestion display table. (Ii) Four types of suggestion display tables are preset.
The normal first suggestion display table is valid when the first special symbol is changed due to the digestion of the first reserved memory in the above-mentioned normal game state, and the normal second suggestion display table is the second in the normal game state. It is effective when the second special symbol is changed due to the digestion of the reserved memory. The second suggestion display table is usually set to have a lower suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 than the first suggestion display table (FIG. 17 (A)). Therefore, in the normal gaming state, when the second special symbol changes due to the digestion of the second reserved memory, the suggestion symbol 111 is compared with the case where the first special symbol changes due to the digestion of the first reserved memory. ~ 113 is difficult to display.
On the other hand, the probabilistic first suggestion display table is effective when the first special symbol is changed due to the digestion of the first reserved memory in the above-mentioned probabilistic gaming state, and the probabilistic second suggestion display table is in the probabilistic gaming state. It is effective when the second special symbol is changed due to the digestion of the second reserved memory. The probability variation first suggestion display table is set to have a lower suggestion probability of displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 than the probability variation second suggestion display table (FIG. 17 (B)). Therefore, in the probabilistic gaming state, when the first special symbol is changed by the digestion of the first reserved memory, the suggested symbol 111 is compared with the case where the second special symbol is changed by the digestion of the second reserved memory. ~ 113 is difficult to display.

When the display of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is determined by each of the suggested display tables, one suggested symbol 111 to 113 is selected and determined according to the set setting values 1 to 6, and during the fluctuation of the special symbol. Is displayed. Here, in this embodiment, as the suggestion symbols 111 to 113, as shown in FIG. 16, three types of odd-numbered suggestion symbols 111, even-numbered suggestion symbols 112, and setting 4 or more suggestion symbols 113 are preset. The odd-numbered suggestion symbol 111 is a symbol that suggests that the set value 1, the set value 3, or the set value 5 is set, and when the set value 1, the set value 3, or the set value 5 is set. Can be displayed in. Further, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is a symbol that suggests that the set value 2, the set value 4, or the set value 6 is set, and the set value 2, the set value 4, or the set value 6 is set. Can be displayed if there is. Further, the suggestion symbol 113 of the setting 4 or more is a symbol suggesting that the set values 4 to 6 are set, and can be displayed when these set values 4 to 6 are set.

As shown in FIG. 18, the probability of selecting and displaying such suggested symbols 111 to 113 (hereinafter referred to as selection probability) is set in advance according to each of the set values 1 to 6.
When the set value 1 or the set value 3 is set, the selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 111 is 100%, and the other suggestion symbols 112 and 113 are not selected.
When the set value 2 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is 100%, and the other suggestion symbols 111 and 113 are not selected.
When the set value 4 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is 60%, and the selection probability of the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 113 is 40%. The selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 111 is 0%.
When the set value 5 is set, the selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 111 and the selection probability of the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 113 are 50%, respectively. The selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is 0%.
When the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is 40%, and the selection probability of the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 113 is 60%. The selection probability of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 111 is 0%.

As described above, in this embodiment, the display or non-display of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is determined according to the suggestion probabilities set in each of the suggestion display tables described above, and when the display is determined, the set value 1 is set. According to ~ 6, one suggestion symbol 111 to 113 is selected and determined, and the selected and determined suggestion symbol 111 to 113 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (when the normal gate switch 17a detects the game ball) in the normal game state, the penalty symbol 115 (see FIG. 23) is displayed. I am trying to do it. This penalty symbol 115 suggests that the possibility of displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is low (the suggestion probability is low), and the display of the penalty symbol 115 is a disadvantageous state (suggestion) for the player. It is possible to notify the player that the symbols 111 to 113 are difficult to display) and suppress the game (right-handed) aimed at the second starting port 12 in the normal game state.

As described above, such a penalty symbol 115 is started to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 in the normal game state (hereinafter referred to as a display start condition), and is predetermined. The display ends when the display end condition is satisfied. Here, as the display end condition of the penalty symbol 115, it is set that the time when the game ball is not detected by the normal gate switch 17a reaches a predetermined threshold value (for example, 180 seconds) and that a big hit occurs. That is, the penalty symbol 115 whose display is started when the display start condition is satisfied is displayed either when a predetermined time elapses when the game ball is not detected by the normal gate switch 17a or when a big hit occurs. finish.

In this embodiment, the first elapsed time for measuring the non-detection state of the game ball by the normal gate switch 17a is set, and the first elapsed time is set to start displaying the penalty symbol 115 (the above). Time counting (time measurement) is started when the display start condition is satisfied. Then, when the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the display end condition is satisfied, and the penalty symbol 115 is displayed. If a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 before reaching the threshold value, the first elapsed time is reset and newly started to be timed. That is, when the display start condition of the penalty symbol 115 is satisfied, the time counting of the first elapsed time is started, and when a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 before reaching the threshold value, the time counting of the first elapsed time is started. Reset to start timing the first elapsed time anew. In this way, since the first elapsed time is reset each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 continuously, the reset of the first elapsed time is repeated. Then, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is continued.

Further, in this embodiment, when the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started (the display start condition is satisfied), the second elapsed time is also started to be timed in synchronization with the first elapsed time. The second elapsed time starts timing from the start of displaying the penalty symbol 115, and is continuously timed without being reset by passing the game ball of the normal symbol operating gate 17. Then, in this embodiment, when the second elapsed time measured in this way reaches the threshold value (180 seconds after the start of displaying the penalty symbol 115), the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed.
As described above, in this embodiment, the display end and the reduced display of the penalty symbol 115 are controlled by the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 17 before the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value. It is continuously displayed beyond the threshold time (180 seconds) from the start. Then, the reduced display of the penalty symbol 115 is terminated when the display end condition is satisfied (the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value or the jackpot occurs).

Further, in the probabilistic game state, the penalty symbol 115 is started to be displayed on the condition that the game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a detects the game ball). The display of the penalty symbol 115 ends when the predetermined display end condition is satisfied. Here, the display end condition in the probabilistic game state is set that the time when the game ball is not detected by the first start port switch 11a reaches a predetermined threshold value (for example, 180 seconds) and that a big hit occurs. ing. In this probabilistic game state, when the first start port switch 11a detects the game ball and starts displaying the penalty symbol 115 (the display start commission condition is satisfied), the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time are clocked. Start. Then, when the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the display of the penalty symbol 115 ends, while the first start port switch 11a detects the game ball before the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value. The first elapsed time is reset and a new timekeeping is started. Therefore, in the probabilistic game state, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is continued when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 continuously. Further, the second elapsed time is continuously timed without being reset even if the ball enters the first starting port 11. Then, when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value (180 seconds after the start of displaying the penalty symbol 115), the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed. Therefore, in the probabilistic gaming state, when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 before the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value. It is reduced in size and continuously displayed beyond the threshold time (180 seconds) from the start of display.
In this way, in the probabilistic gaming state, the condition for starting the timekeeping of the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time (entry into the first starting port 11) and the condition for resetting the first elapsed time (first starting port). Although the ball entering the eleven is different from the normal gaming state, the control of ending the display of the penalty symbol 115 or reducing the display of the penalty symbol 115 depending on the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time is similarly executed.

Next, the suggestion effect control process, the penalty flag process, and the penalty effect control process for displaying and controlling the suggested symbols 111 to 113 and the penalty symbol 115 will be described. The suggestion effect control process, the penalty flag process, and the penalty effect control process are processes executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms) by the sub-integrated control device 83.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the suggestion effect control process. This suggestion effect control process is executed by the sub-integrated control process 83 in accordance with commands and information transmitted from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. In this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a suggestion random number extraction process (not shown) for extracting the suggestion lottery random number each time the fluctuation start command is received. Here, the suggested lottery random numbers take a predetermined number (for example, 100) of integer values and are created periodically (for each timer interrupt process) in ascending order.

The suggestion effect control process determines in S800 whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control device 80. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: Yes) and S805, and in the case of a negative determination (S800: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated. Here, as described above, the sub-integrated control device 83 is transmitted from the main control device 80 with the fluctuation start command by S250 of the pass / fail determination process.

In S805, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal gaming state. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: Yes) and S810, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: No) and S840. Here, whether or not the game is in the normal game state is determined based on the information of the probability change flag included in the fluctuation start command.

In S810, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory has been digested. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S810: Yes) and S820, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S810: No) and S830. Here, since the fluctuation start command includes information indicating whether the first reserved memory is digested or the second reserved memory is digested, the determination is made in S810 based on this information.

In S820, the normal first suggestion display table is enabled, and the process proceeds to S870. On the other hand, in S830, the normal second suggestion display table is enabled, and the process proceeds to S870.

In S840 following the negative determination of S805, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory has been digested. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S840: Yes) and S850, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S840: No) and S860. In this S840, as in the case of S820, the determination is made based on the information included in the fluctuation start command (information indicating whether the first reserved memory is digested or the second reserved memory is digested).

In S850, the probability variation second suggestion display table is valid, and the process proceeds to S870. On the other hand, in S860, the probability variation first suggestion display table is valid, and the process proceeds to S870.

In S870, the suggestion display determination process is executed. In this suggestion display determination process, the suggestion symbol 111 is determined by determining the suggestion lottery random number extracted by the suggestion random number extraction process using one suggestion display table validated in S820, S830, S850, or S860. Determines whether to display ~ 113 or not. Here, since each suggestion display table has different suggestion probabilities (see FIG. 17) set as described above, in the suggestion display determination process, the suggestion symbol 111 is set according to the suggestion probability of the suggestion display table that is valid. Determines the display or non-display of ~ 113.

In the following S880, it is determined whether or not the display of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is determined in the S870. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S880: Yes) and S885, and in the case of a negative determination (S880: No), the suggestion effect control process is terminated.

In S885, the suggestion symbol determination process is executed. In this suggestion symbol determination process, one suggestion symbol 111 to 113 is selected and determined according to the set values 1 to 6 set (see FIG. 18). After the processing of S885, the process proceeds to S890.
Here, the information of the set value 1 to 6 set is transmitted from the main control device 80 when the power is turned on, and the sub-integrated control device 83 stores the received information of the set value in the RAM. Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 83 can check the set value stored in the RAM at any time, at least when the power is on.

In S890, the suggestion symbol display process is executed. In this suggestion symbol display treatment, a process of displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 determined in S885 on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. By this processing, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the variation display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the special symbol changes.

More specifically, in the suggestion symbol display processing of S890, the suggestion display pattern for displaying the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is set, and the suggestion display pattern is added to the special effect display pattern for varyingly displaying the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. By superimposing, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Here, in the suggestion display pattern of the present embodiment, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are started to be displayed at the timing when the two special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped and displayed, and all the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are fixedly stopped. It is set to end the display at the timing of. That is, when the reach effect is executed, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the reach effect. Further, even when the reach effect is not executed, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed between the stop of the two special effect symbols 101a and 101c and the final stop of all the special effect symbols 101a to 101c.
The special effect display pattern is set by the sub-integrated control device 83 based on the variation start command, and the effect symbol display device 6 includes an effect including a variation display and a stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Display with. Since a conventionally known process can be applied to the process of superimposing and displaying the two types of display patterns in this way, the details thereof will be omitted.

Further, the above-mentioned penalty flag processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This penalty flag processing is based on the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80, the passing information of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 17, and the entry information of the game ball to the first starting port 11. It is what is executed. Here, the main control device 80 transmits the passage information of the normal symbol operating gate 17 to the sub-integrated control device 83 every time the normal gate switch 17a detects a game ball, and the first start port switch 11a sends the game ball. Is detected, the ball entry information of the first starting port 11 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In the penalty flag processing, S900 determines whether or not the penalty flag = 0. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S900: Yes) and S905, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S900: No) and S930.

In S905, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal gaming state. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S905: Yes) and S910, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S905: No) and S915.

In S910, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S910: Yes) and S920, and in the case of a negative determination (S910: No), the penalty flag processing is terminated.
On the other hand, in S915, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 11. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S915: Yes) and S920, and in the case of a negative determination (S915: No), the penalty flag processing is terminated.

In S920, the penalty flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S925.
In S925, the elapsed time timing start process is executed. In this elapsed time counting start process, time measurement (timekeeping) between the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time is started. In this embodiment, the time is measured by the timer for the first elapsed time and the timer for the second elapsed time. After this elapsed time timing start processing, the penalty flag processing is terminated.

In S930 following the negative determination of S900, it is determined whether or not the first elapsed time has reached the threshold value (180 seconds). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S930: Yes) and S935, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S930: No) and S950.

In S935, the penalty flag is set to 0 and the process proceeds to S940.
In S940, the elapsed time timing end process is executed. In this elapsed time timing end process, the time measurement of the first elapsed time by the timer for the first elapsed time is completed, and the first elapsed time is cleared. Further, when the time of the second elapsed time is being measured by the timer for the second elapsed time, the time measurement of the second elapsed time by the timer is completed and the second elapsed time is cleared.

In S950 following the negative determination of S930, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has been confirmed (whether or not the special symbol has stopped in a symbol mode indicating that the jackpot has been confirmed). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S950: Yes) and S935, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S950: No) and S955.

In S955, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal gaming state. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S955: Yes) and S960, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S955: No) and S970.

In S960, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S960: Yes) and S965, and in the case of a negative determination (S960: No), the penalty flag processing is terminated.
In S965, the first elapsed time reset process is executed. In this first elapsed time reset process, the first elapsed time during time measurement is reset by the timer for the first elapsed time, and the time measurement of the first elapsed time is newly started. That is, the first elapsed time during the time measurement is once cleared, and the time measurement by the timer is started again. After this S965, the penalty flag processing ends.

In S970 following the negative determination of S955, it is determined whether or not the ball has entered the first starting port 11. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S970: Yes) and S965, and in the case of a negative determination (S970: No), the penalty flag processing is terminated.

Further, the penalty effect control process described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This penalty effect control process is executed based on the penalty flag set in the suggestion effect control process and the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80.

In the penalty effect control process, S1000 determines whether or not the penalty symbol 115 is being displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: Yes) and S1020, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: No) and S1005.

In S1005, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag = 1. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1005: Yes) and S1010, and in the case of a negative determination (S1005: No), the penalty effect control process is terminated.

In S1010, the penalty display start process is executed, and the penalty symbol 115 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. This penalty display start processing is a processing for starting the display of the penalty symbol 115 according to the penalty flag = 1 in the penalty flag processing. Therefore, in the normal game state, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, so that the special effect symbols 101a to 101c and the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are displayed. Regardless, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started. On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state, since the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started when the game ball enters the first starting port 11, the special effect symbol triggered by the entry of the ball into the first starting port 11. The display of the penalty symbol 115 is started at almost the same timing as the start of the variable display of 101a to 101c, or the penalty symbol 115 is displayed during the display of the special effect symbol 101a to 101c started by the digestion of the second reserved memory. Is started. Then, the display of the penalty symbol 115 is continued until the display is completed by the penalty display end process described later. In the penalty display start processing, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed by superimposing the display pattern for displaying the penalty symbol 115 on the special effect symbol display pattern.

In S1020 following the affirmative determination of S1000, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag = 0. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1020: Yes) and S1025, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1020: No) and S1030.

In S1025, the penalty display end process is executed. In this penalty display end process, a process of ending the display of the penalty symbol 115 being displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 is performed.

In S1030 following the negative determination of S1020, it is determined whether or not the second elapsed time has reached the threshold value (180 seconds). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1030: Yes) and S1035, and in the case of a negative determination (S1030: No), the penalty effect control process is terminated. Here, as described above, the second elapsed time is the time measured by the timer for the second elapsed time in S925 of the penalty flag processing.

In S1035, the penalty display conversion process is executed. In this penalty display conversion process, the penalty symbol 115 being displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 is reduced and displayed. In this penalty display conversion process, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed by superimposing the display pattern for reducing and displaying the penalty symbol 115 on the special effect symbol display pattern.

In S1040, the second elapsed time timing end processing is executed. In this second elapsed time timing end process, the time measurement of the second elapsed time by the timer for the second elapsed time is completed, and the second elapsed time is cleared.

Next, the display modes of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 and the penalty symbols 115 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24.

For example, in the normal gaming state, as described above, left-handed hitting is advantageous for the player, so the game progresses by the left-handed hitting of the player. When the ball enters the first starting port 11 by such a left-handed strike, the first reserved memory is generated, and the first special symbol starts to fluctuate on the first special symbol display device 9 due to the digestion of the first reserved memory. As the first special symbol fluctuates, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the special effect symbols 101a to 101c in a variable manner as shown in FIG. 22 (A). In the normal game state, the message symbol 102 (see FIG. 24) indicating the probabilistic game state is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the player is informed that the normal game state is achieved by hiding the message symbol 102. Notify. From this notification, the player can clearly know that he / she is in a normal gaming state mainly in a left-handed game.

When the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped in sequence and the special effect symbol 101a and the special effect symbol 101c are stopped at the same symbol as shown in FIG. 22 (B), a reach is obtained and a message indicating the reach is reached. The symbol 103 is displayed. Further, when the display of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is determined by the suggestion effect control process (FIG. 19), the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 are displayed. Here, when the setting value 4 is set and the display of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is selected, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The display of the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112 suggests to the player that the set value 2, the set value 4, or the set value 6 is set in the machine.

After that, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the special effect symbol 101b stops at a symbol different from the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c, the loss is confirmed and the message symbol 105 indicating the loss is displayed. Then, when the stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the stop display is terminated, and the display of the even number suggestion symbol 112 is terminated accordingly.

When the undigested first reserved memory is digested after the loss is confirmed by the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, a new variation of the first special symbol is started and as shown in FIG. 22D, as shown in FIG. 22 (D). The effect symbol display device 6 starts variable display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Then, when the display of the suggestion symbol 113 of setting 4 or more is determined by the suggestion effect control process, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped and displayed to reach the reach. , The suggestion symbol 113 of the setting 4 or more is displayed. Here, the player can infer that the set value 4 or the set value 6 is set in the machine by the display of the suggestion symbol 113 of the setting 4 or more this time and the display of the even suggestion symbol 112 of the previous time. ..
After that, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), when the special effect symbol 101b stops at the same symbol as the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c, the jackpot is confirmed and the message symbol 106 indicating the jackpot is displayed. When the big hit is confirmed in this way, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened is executed.

On the other hand, in the normal game state, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 by the player's right-handed strike, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate on the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. , The hit or loss of the normal symbol is confirmed. If the normal symbol is a hit, the second starting port 12 is opened by driving the normal electric accessory 13. Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 in the normal game state in this way, as shown in FIG. 23 (A) by the penalty flag processing (FIG. 20) and the penalty effect control process (FIG. 21) described above. In addition, the penalty symbol 115 is started to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Here, since the penalty symbol 115 starts to be displayed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, the first special symbol is being changed (the special effect symbol 101a to 101c is being displayed while being changed). Is also started to be displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, as the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time are started to be timed (time measurement) by the penalty flag processing.

When the second starting port 12 is opened by hitting the normal symbol, the player hits the second starting port 12 to the right so as to match the opening timing of the second starting port 12, and the first When the ball enters the second starting port 12, the second hold memory is generated. As described above, the configuration of this embodiment preferentially digests the second reserved memory as compared with the first reserved memory. Therefore, if there is an undigested second reserved memory, the second reserved memory is digested. .. Due to the digestion of the second reserved memory, the second special symbol display device 10 starts to change the second special symbol, and as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the effect symbol display device 6 starts to change the special effect symbols 101a to 101c. Start variable display. The penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed.
When the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state, the suggested probability of displaying the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is lower than that of the digestion of the first reserved memory (see FIG. 17). It is easy to determine the non-display of 111 to 113. Therefore, when this non-display is determined, as shown in FIGS. 23 (C) to 23 (D), the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are not displayed until the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped.

Further, if a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 before the first elapsed time started by timing by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 17 reaches the threshold value, the first elapsed time It will be reset and a new timekeeping of the first elapsed time will start.
When a new game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 in this way and the second elapsed time started by timing by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 17 reaches the threshold value, FIG. 23 (E) As shown in (F), the penalty symbol 115 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is reduced and displayed. With such a reduced display, the penalty symbol 115 can be made inconspicuous.
The penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed until the above-mentioned display end condition (the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value or the jackpot is confirmed) is satisfied. Therefore, when the player repeatedly hits the right side and the game ball repeatedly passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, the reduced penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed. If the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value during the display of the penalty symbol 115, the display of the penalty symbol 115 ends. Further, when the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are stopped and displayed during the display of the penalty symbol 115 and the big hit is confirmed, the display of the penalty symbol 115 ends.

Further, in the probabilistic game state, when the second special symbol starts to fluctuate due to the digestion of the second reserved memory, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), the special effect symbol 101a to 101c is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Is displayed in a variable manner. In this probabilistic gaming state, a message symbol 102 indicating the probabilistic gaming state is displayed to notify the player that the probabilistic gaming state is in the probabilistic gaming state. From this notification, the player can clearly know that the game is in a probabilistic game state in which the game is mainly a right-handed game.

When the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101c stop at the same symbol and reach the reach, the message symbol 103 is displayed as shown in FIG. 24 (B). Further, when the display of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is determined by the suggestion effect control process (FIG. 18), the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 suggesting the set setting values 1 to 6 are displayed. .. Here, when the setting value 4 is set as described above and the display of the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 113 is selected, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 113.
After that, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the special effect symbol 101b stops at the same symbol as the left and right special effect symbols 101a and 101b, the big hit is confirmed. The display of the suggestion symbol 113 of setting 4 or higher ends with the start of the big hit game.

On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state, when the first hold memory generated and stored by entering the first starting port 11 is digested, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the special effect symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The variation display of 101a to 101c is started. Further, a penalty symbol 115 is displayed as the ball enters the first starting port 11. Here, since the digestion of the first reserved memory is executed when there is no undigested second reserved memory as described above, in the probabilistic game state, when the ball enters the first starting port 11, a special effect symbol is displayed. The variation display of 101a to 101c is started, and the display of the penalty symbol 115 is started. Further, when the ball enters the first starting port 11, the time counting of the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time is started, and until the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value or the jackpot is confirmed, FIG. 24 As shown in (D) to (F), the penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed.
In the probabilistic gaming state, if a game ball newly enters the first starting port 11 before the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the first elapsed time is reset and the first is newly performed. Timekeeping of elapsed time begins. Then, when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, the displayed penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed (see FIG. 23 (F)). In this way, even in the probabilistic gaming state, as in the normal gaming state described above, when the ball enters the first starting port 11 repeatedly, the reduced penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed.

Next, the features of the examples will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment has a game property of aiming to enter the first starting port 11 in a normal gaming state and hitting the ball to the left, and a probabilistic gaming state in which the ball is hit to the right aiming to enter the second starting port 12. When the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed as compared with the digestion of the first reserved memory in the normal gaming state. In addition to lowering the suggestion probability, when the first reserved memory is digested in the probabilistic gaming state, the suggestion probability is lowered as compared with the digestion of the second reserved memory in the probabilistic gaming state.
In such a configuration, when the second hold memory generated by entering the ball into the second starting port 12 is digested in the normal gaming state, it becomes difficult to display the suggested symbols 111 to 113. It becomes difficult for the player to obtain the merit of displaying the suggested symbols 111 to 113. Here, since the suggested symbols 111 to 113 suggest the set values 1 to 6 as described above, it can be said that the display of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is of great benefit to the player. As described above, in the normal game state, when the player plays a game (right-handed) different from the game property of the normal game state, the so-called penalty that the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are difficult to be displayed is generated. Right-handed hitting (a game aimed at the second starting port 12) in the normal game state can be effectively suppressed. Similarly, in the probabilistic game state, when the first hold memory generated by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 is digested, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are difficult to display, thereby causing the penalty. Left-handed strikes (games aimed at the first starting port 11) in the probabilistic game state can be effectively suppressed.
Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is easy to execute a game suitable for the game property in the normal game state and the game property in the probabilistic game state, and the interest of the game in each game state can be stably exhibited.

Further, in the configuration of the embodiment, there are a case where the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 in the normal game state and a case where the game ball enters the first starting port 11 in the probabilistic game state. Since the penalty symbol 115 suggesting that the suggestion probability of 113 is low is displayed, the player can clearly know that the suggestion probability is low by displaying the penalty symbol 115. As a result, the player can perform a game (right-handed) aimed at the second starting port 12 in the normal game state and a game (left-handed) aimed at the first starting port 11 in the probabilistic game state. Since it can be suppressed more effectively, a game suitable for each of the normal game state and the probabilistic game state can be stably executed.
Then, in the normal game state, the penalty symbol 115 is continuously displayed until the first elapsed time, which is reset by passing the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 17 and the time measurement is repeated, reaches the threshold value (for example, 180 seconds). On the other hand, in the probabilistic game state, the penalty symbol 115 is set until the first elapsed time, which is reset by the game ball entering the first starting port 11 and the time measurement is repeated, reaches the threshold value (for example, 180 seconds). Is continuously displayed. With such continuous display, the effect of suppressing right-handed hitting in the above-mentioned normal gaming state and the effect of suppressing left-handed hitting in the probabilistic gaming state can be more stably exhibited.
Further, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed when the second elapsed time measured from the start of displaying the penalty symbol 115 reaches the threshold value (for example, 180 seconds). As a result, the effect of the effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (variation and stop display of special effect symbols 101a to 101c, display of reach effect, etc.) is continuously hindered by the display of the penalty symbol 115. It can be suppressed, and the original effect of the effect displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 can be exhibited.

The correspondence between the terms used in the above-described examples and the terms described in the claims will be described below. The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a ball game machine according to the present invention. The left flow area 3a corresponds to an example of the first flow area according to the present invention, and the right flow area 3b corresponds to an example of the second flow area according to the present invention. The start winning process corresponds to an example of the reserved storage means according to the present invention. The pass / fail determination processes S165 to S200 correspond to an example of the pass / fail determination means according to the present invention. The jackpot game processing corresponds to an example of the jackpot game control means according to the present invention. The probabilistic gaming state corresponds to an example of the advantageous gaming state according to the present invention. The hit / fail determination processing S315 to S330 and S360 to S370 and the jackpot game processing S615 to S625 correspond to an example of the state conversion control means according to the present invention. The main control device 80, the probability setting switch 95, and the setting change button 96 correspond to an example of the probability setting means according to the present invention. The set values 1 to 6 correspond to an example of the winning probability information according to the present invention. The effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect device according to the present invention, and the display of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect according to the present invention. The suggestion effect control process corresponds to an example of the suggestion effect control means according to the present invention. Then, S805 to S830 and S870 to S890 of the suggestion effect control process correspond to an example of the contents of the normal suggestion process according to the present invention, and S805, S840 to S860, and S870 to S890 of the suggestion effect control process correspond to the present invention. This corresponds to an example of the content of such advantageous suggestion processing. The ordinary gate switch 17a corresponds to an example of the second flow detection means according to the present invention. The display of the penalty symbol 115 corresponds to an example of the penalty effect according to the present invention. The penalty flag processing and the penalty effect control processing correspond to an example of the penalty notification means according to the present invention. When the first elapsed time reaches the threshold value and the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value in the normal game state, the state in which the game ball is not detected by the second flow detection means according to the present invention does not continue for a predetermined period. Corresponds to one example.

Hereinafter, another example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, when the first hold memory generated by entering the first starting port 11 in the probabilistic game state is digested, the suggestion probability of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is lowered. However, the configuration is not limited to the probabilistic gaming state, and the suggestion probability may be lowered in the gaming state in which it is easier to enter the second starting port 12 as compared with the normal gaming state. Specifically, in the open extended game state or the time saving game state, the suggestion probability can be lowered by digesting the first reserved memory. Here, the open extension game state is a game state in which the open extension mode is a so-called open extension mode in which the winning probability of the normal symbol is increased and the open time of the normal electric accessory 13 is extended as compared with the normal game state. The state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (and the special symbol) is shortened as compared with the normal gaming state in addition to the open extension mode.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion probability is lowered by digesting the first reserved memory in the probabilistic game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion probability may not be lowered in the probabilistic game state. This is because a general pachinko machine does not have the merit of aiming at the first starting port in the probabilistic game state. Here, in the configuration in which the penalty for validating the low suggestion probability is not executed in the probabilistic game state, the display of the penalty symbol may be executed as in the embodiment. The penalty symbol may not be displayed. Here, in the configuration in which the penalty symbol is displayed, it is possible to suppress the execution of a game (left-handed) different from the main game in the probabilistic game state.
Similarly, in the configuration for converting the state to the time-saving game state or the open extension game state described above, the penalty symbol is displayed in the configuration in which the penalty for lowering the suggestion probability is not executed in these time-saving game states or the open extension game state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a game different from the main game from being executed in each game state.

In the above-described embodiment, the first normal suggestion table and the second normal suggestion table that are valid in the normal gaming state, and the first probabilistic suggestion table and the second probabilistic suggestion table that are valid in the probabilistic gaming state are set respectively. Each suggested probability can be changed and set as appropriate. Similarly, the selection probability for selecting each of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 according to the set setting values 1 to 6 can be appropriately changed and set.

In the above-described embodiment, when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state, the suggestion probability of the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is lower than that of the digestion of the first reserved memory, and the first reserved in the probabilistic gaming state. When the memory is digested, the suggestion probability is lowered as compared with the digestion of the second reserved memory, but as another configuration, when the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state and When the first reserved memory is digested in the probabilistic game state, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 may be hidden (in other words, the suggestion probability = 0%). Even with such a configuration, the same effects as those in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the fluctuation of the special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display timing of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 is appropriately changed and set. Is possible. In the embodiment, the suggestion symbols are displayed when the two special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped, but the suggestion symbols may be displayed before these stops, or the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 may be displayed during the jackpot game. You can do it. Here, in the configuration in which the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the jackpot game, a lottery is performed to decide whether or not to display the suggested symbols 111 to 113 only when the jackpot is confirmed, and the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed. When the display is decided, the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the big hit game. In this configuration, the case where the big hit is confirmed due to the change of the second special symbol in the normal game state displays the suggested symbols 111 to 113 as compared with the case where the big hit is confirmed due to the change of the first special symbol in the normal game state. The probability of doing it is low. Further, in this configuration, when the big hit is confirmed by the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the probabilistic game state, the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are compared with the case where the big hit is confirmed by the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the probabilistic game state. The probability of displaying is low. That is, in the configuration in which the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the big hit game, the variation of the special symbol that easily suggests the suggested symbols 111 to 113 differs depending on the game state.

In the above-described embodiment, whether the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed or hidden is determined according to the suggested probability for each change of the special symbol (for each digestion of the reserved memory), and the digestion of the reserved memory is a condition. The processing for determining whether or not to display the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is executed, but the conditions are not limited to this, and the conditions can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the configuration in which the suggested symbols 111 to 113 are displayed during the jackpot game, a process of determining whether or not to display the suggested symbols 111 to 113 is executed on condition that the jackpot is confirmed. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not to display the suggested symbols 111 to 113 may be executed on condition that the execution of the reach effect is determined. In a configuration in which such conditions are set, it is preferable to set the suggested probability according to the set conditions.

In the above-described embodiment, three types of odd-numbered suggestion symbols 111, even-numbered suggestion symbols 112, and setting 4 or more suggestion symbols 113 are selectively displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and different numbers of suggestion symbols are displayed. It is also possible to display a suggestion symbol of a different form. For example, in addition to the above three types of suggestion symbols, five types of suggestion symbols including setting 5 or more suggestion symbols and setting 6 confirmed suggestion symbols can be selectively displayed. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that three types of suggestion symbols, an odd-numbered suggestion symbol, an even-numbered suggestion symbol, and the setting 6 confirmed suggestion symbol, are selectively displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the same suggestion symbols 111 to 113 are displayed in the normal game state and the probabilistic game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and different suggestion symbols may be displayed depending on each game state. .. For example, in the normal gaming state, any one of the odd-numbered suggestion symbol 111, the even-numbered suggestion symbol 112, and the setting 4 or more suggestion symbol 113 is displayed, while in the probabilistic gaming state, the setting 2 or more suggestion symbol, the setting 4 or less suggestion symbol, And setting 6 can be configured to display any of the confirmed suggestion symbols. Further, in the configuration for converting the state into the time gaming state or the open extension gaming state described above, it is possible to display different suggestion symbols according to these.
Further, in the embodiment, the selection probability of each suggestion symbol (see FIG. 18) is the same in the normal game state and the probabilistic game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion symbol is selected by a different selection probability depending on the game state. It may be configured to be used.

In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion symbol that correctly suggests the set setting value is selected, but as another configuration, the suggestion symbol that does not suggest the set setting value may be selected. It can also be configured. For example, even if the set values 1, 3, and 5 are set, even-numbered suggestion symbols may be selected, or even if the set values 2, 4, and 6 are set, odd-numbered suggestions are made. A symbol may be selected. In such a configuration, it is preferable that the selection probability of the suggestion symbol that does not correctly suggest the set set value is lower than the selection probability of the suggestion symbol that correctly suggests.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined suggestion effect is set to the set values 1 to 6 without being limited to the configuration in which the suggestion symbol that directly suggests the set value such as the odd number suggestion symbol or the suggestion symbol of setting 4 or more is displayed. It is also possible to display according to the appearance rate (probability of display) according to the appearance rate. In such a configuration, the appearance rate of the suggestion effect increases as the set set value increases, but when a game different from the main is executed in each game state (the second hold memory is digested in the normal game state). In some cases or when the first hold memory is digested in the probabilistic game state), a configuration in which the appearance rate is set to a predetermined constant value can be applied.

In the above-described embodiment, the probability of suggesting all the suggested symbols is low depending on whether the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state or the first reserved memory is digested in the probabilistic gaming state. However, the configuration may be such that only the suggestion probability of some suggestion symbols is lowered. For example, with respect to a highly reliable suggestion symbol that suggests a set value, the suggestion probability may not change even when the second hold memory is digested in the normal gaming state. This is because normally, a low suggestion probability is originally set for a high reliability suggestion symbol, so if the suggestion probability is further lowered, the highly reliable suggestion symbol is hardly displayed and the suggestion probability is displayed. This is because there is a risk of losing the playability.

In the above-described embodiment, the setting value is suggested by displaying the suggestion symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the setting value may be suggested by the reach effect. Specifically, it is possible to set a plurality of reach effects that display different effects from each other and select one of the reach effects according to the set set value. Further, as described above, in the configuration in which the suggestion symbol is displayed during the jackpot game, for example, a plurality of jackpot effects different from each other can be set, and one of the jackpot effects can be selected according to the set set value. ..

In the configuration of the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect suggesting the set set values 1 to 6 is executed by the display of the suggestion symbols 111 to 113 on the effect symbol display device 6, but the suggestion is not limited to this. The effect may be executed by lighting or blinking by a lamp, or may be executed by sound from a speaker. Further, the display on the effect symbol display device 6, the light emission by the lamp, and the sound generation by the speaker may be appropriately combined.

In the above-described embodiment, the penalty effect of the digestion of the second reserved memory in the normal gaming state and the digestion of the first reserved memory in the probabilistic gaming state is executed by displaying the penalty symbol. Not limited to this, the penalty effect may be an effect executed by lighting or blinking by a lamp or an effect executed by a sound from a speaker. Further, a penalty effect may be performed by appropriately combining the display on the effect symbol display device 6, the light emission by the lamp, and the sound generation by the speaker.
Here, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by the light emission from the lamp, when the number of continuous digestions of the second hold memory in the normal game state reaches a predetermined threshold number, or the first hold memory in the probabilistic game state. When the number of times of continuous digestion of the lamp reaches the threshold number, the penalty effect can be reduced by reducing the amount of light of the lamp or changing the emission color to a light color or a light color. Further, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by the sound produced by the speaker, when the number of continuous digestions of the second hold memory in the normal game state reaches a predetermined threshold number, or in the probability change game state, the first hold memory When the number of continuous digestions reaches the threshold number, the penalty effect can be reduced by lowering the volume of the speaker.

In the above-described embodiment, the threshold value for determining the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time, which are time-measured with the start of display of the penalty symbol 115, is set to the same value (180 seconds), but the present invention is not limited to this. , It is also possible to set different thresholds from each other. For example, when the first elapsed time reaches the first threshold value, the display of the penalty symbol 115 ends, and when the second elapsed time reaches the second threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed. In such a configuration in which the first threshold value and the second threshold value that are different from each other are set, it is preferable to set the first threshold value to be smaller than the second threshold value.

In the above-described embodiment, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the penalty symbol 115 is displayed when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value. It may be configured to end the display. In this configuration, as described above, it is preferable to set the first threshold value and the second threshold value, respectively, and set the second threshold value to a value larger than the first threshold value. Alternatively, one elapsed time may be time-measured with the start of display of the penalty symbol 115, and the display of the penalty symbol 115 may be terminated when the elapsed time reaches a threshold value.
Similarly, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by the light emission by the lamp described above, the light emission of the lamp can be terminated when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value. Further, in the configuration in which the penalty effect is executed by the sound of the speaker, the sound of the speaker can be terminated when the second elapsed time reaches the threshold value.

In the above-described embodiment, the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time are measured from the start of displaying the penalty symbol 115, and when the first elapsed time and the second elapsed time reach the threshold value, the penalty symbol 115 is used. The display is terminated or reduced, but as another configuration, for example, the time of the threshold can be clocked by digesting the counter corresponding to the time of the threshold. Specifically, the first counter and the second counter corresponding to the time of the threshold value (180 seconds) are set, and the first counter and the second counter are timed out as the penalty symbol 115 starts to be displayed. When the first counter becomes 0, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed and the penalty symbol 115 is displayed. On the other hand, before the first counter becomes 0, the player passes through the normal symbol operating gate in the normal game state or goes to the first start port in the probabilistic game state. When there is a ball in, the first counter is reset and timed digestion is performed. Further, when the second counter becomes 0, the penalty symbol 115 is reduced and displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the penalty symbol 115 is displayed on the condition that the player passes through the normal symbol operating gate in the normal game state and enters the first starting port in the probabilistic game state. This display start condition can be changed as appropriate. For example, the display start condition may be satisfied by entering the ball into the second start port in the normal game state, or the display start condition may be satisfied by digesting the second hold memory in the normal game state. In addition, the display start condition may be satisfied by digesting the first reserved memory in the probabilistic game state.
Further, a first detection sensor that directly detects a game ball flowing down the left flow area 3a and a second detection sensor that directly detects a game ball flowing down the right flow area 3b are provided, and the second detection sensor in a normal gaming state is provided. The penalty symbol may be displayed with the game ball detection by the above and the game ball detection by the first detection sensor in the probabilistic gaming state as display start conditions. Furthermore, it is also possible to display the penalty symbol according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 64.

Further, in the configuration for converting the state to the time-saving game state or the open extension game state described above, the penalty symbol 115 may be displayed when a game (right-handed) different from the main game is executed. ..

In the above-described embodiment, the display ends or the reduced display is performed according to the elapsed time measured from the start of the display of the penalty symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display end condition and the reduced display condition can be changed as appropriate. is there. For example, the display end condition can be set according to the number of shots of game balls counted from the start of display of the penalty symbol, the number of prize balls, and the like.
Alternatively, when the number of balls passed through the normal symbol operating gate in the normal game state reaches a predetermined number of times, or when the number of balls entered into the first starting port in the probabilistic game state reaches a predetermined number, a penalty symbol is set. It may be configured to end the display or reduce the display.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is provided with six-step setting values 1 to 6 that define different jackpot winning probabilities, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the number of steps of the set value can be appropriately changed and set. .. That is, it is also possible to set the set values 1 to 3 in 3 steps, the set values 1 to 10 in 10 steps, and the like. Further, even if the jackpot winning probability defined for each set value is met, the setting is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed and set.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
3 Game area 3a Left flow area (first flow area)
3b Right flow area (second flow area)
6 Effect symbol display device 11 1st start port 12 2nd start port 12a 2nd start port switch (second flow detection means) 111-113 Suggested symbol

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A game area having a first flow area and a second flow area where the game ball flows down, a first start port provided so that the game ball flowing down the first flow area can enter, and the second flow area. A second start port in which a game ball flowing down the area is provided so that the game ball can enter, and the game ball is converted into an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the first start. The first hold memory is generated and stored due to the entry of the game ball into the mouth, and the second hold memory is generated and stored due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting mouth. When the winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot winning probability by the holding storage means and the digestion of the first holding storage or the second holding storage, and the winning / failing determination result of the winning / failing determining means is a jackpot. , A jackpot game control means for executing a jackpot game for opening the jackpot provided in the game area, a normal game state, and an advantageous game in which it is easier to enter the second starting port as compared with the normal game state. A ball game machine including a state conversion control means for converting into a state and a winning probability setting means having a plurality of different jackpot winning probabilities and selectively setting any one of the jackpot winning probabilities. In
The suggestion effect is based on the suggestion effect device for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the winning probability information related to the jackpot winning probability set by the winning probability setting means and the digestion of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. It is equipped with a suggestion effect control means for executing and controlling the suggestion effect on the device.
When the second reserved memory is digested in the normal gaming state, the suggestion effect control means does not execute the suggestion effect or executes the suggestion effect with a lower probability than the digestion of the first reserved memory in the normal game state. A ball game machine characterized in that it is provided with the contents of normal suggestion processing. When the first reserved memory is digested in the advantageous gaming state, the suggestion effect control means does not execute the suggestion effect or executes the suggestion effect with a lower probability than the digestion of the second reserved memory in the advantageous gaming state. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the ball game machine includes a suggestion processing content. It is equipped with a second flow detection means that can detect a game ball flowing down the second flow area of the game area.
Claim 1 or claim 2 is provided with a penalty notification means for executing a predetermined penalty effect based on the detection of the game ball by the second flow detection means in the normal gaming state. The ball game machine described in. The penalty notification means is characterized by having a processing content for stopping or reducing the penalty effect when the state in which the game ball is not detected by the second flow detection means does not continue for a predetermined period in the normal game state. The ball game machine according to claim 3.

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