JP2022007742A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an unprecedented interesting game machine by altering a setup stage suggesting performance that attracts a great deal of interest of players.SOLUTION: A game machine including winning/losing determination means, and special game means for executing a special game when it is a win, and capable of setting up a winning probability of the winning/losing determination to a plurality of types of winning probability by an instruction from the outside, is configured to execute a setup stage suggesting performance for suggesting a setup stage of the setup winning probability. In this case, the setup stage suggesting performance is configured to be a high-expectation-degree performance in which a probability of transferring to a privilege game state when it is executed is set higher than a case of not transferring thereto. The setup stage suggesting performance is so configured that an expectation degree of the winning by the winning/lowing determination, of a second setup stage whose setup stage is defined to have a higher probability than a first setup stage, is lower than that. Further, when the setup stage of the winning probability is set up to the second setup stage, the game machine is configured to increase the expectation degree of the setup stage suggesting performance by establishment of a preset specific condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

The present invention is a gaming machine, in particular, a gaming machine in which the winning probability of a winning / failing determination such as whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player can be selected from a plurality of types according to an external instruction. Regarding.

Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, a hit / fail judgment of a special symbol is made due to the game ball entering the starting opening, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the big winning opening is opened and the prize ball is opened. It is the mainstream that the big hit game that is advantageous for acquisition is started. Recently, with this type of pachinko machine, the winning probability of the winning / failing judgment is gradually changed to one of multiple types in response to external instructions such as the operation of employees of the amusement facility. There is something possible.

In a conventional pachinko machine, the difference in advantage of the player differs depending on the setting of the winning probability, so that the player searches for a machine set with a high probability. In this case, the player generally searches from the history of the jackpot probability of the pachinko machine. However, in order to judge by the jackpot probability, it is necessary that the symbol changes due to the winning / failing judgment a certain number of times, and it is difficult to judge the winning probability.

Therefore, a pachinko machine that implements a setting stage suggestion effect that suggests a setting stage of the winning probability has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
According to this type of pachinko machine, it is possible to determine the setting of the winning probability even if the number of times the symbol changes due to the winning / failing determination is small by performing the setting stage suggestion effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-018600 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-022589

However, in the conventional pachinko machine, the setting stage suggestion effect merely suggests the setting by appearing, and it cannot be said that sufficient ingenuity has been made to contribute to the improvement of the interest of the game.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention has been made with the object of providing a gaming machine that can improve the fun of the setting stage suggestion effect and is rich in interest that has never existed before.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not a hit is true based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
A special game execution means that shifts to a special game state when a specific display result is displayed on the variation display after winning the hit / fail judgment.
After the end of the special gaming state, the privileged game transition means that enables the transition to the privileged gaming state that is advantageous for winning the winning / failing determination, and
A setting means capable of selecting the winning probability of the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determination means from a plurality of types provided in stages according to an instruction from the outside, and a setting means.
An effect display means that executes an effect display based on the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means, and
The setting stage suggestion effect means for carrying out the setting stage suggestion effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability set by the setting means by the effect display means.
The setting stage suggestion effect means performs the setting stage suggestion effect on the effect display of the special gaming state.
When the setting stage suggestion effect is performed, the possibility of shifting to the privileged gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is higher than when it does not shift, and the effect of high expectation that raises the expectation for the privileged gaming state is increased. Toshi,
Further, when the setting stage suggestion effect is set by the setting means to the second setting stage in which the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the second setting stage having a higher probability than the first setting stage, the game shifts to the privileged gaming state. Expectations are low and none,
Further, when the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the second setting stage by the setting means, the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect is increased by satisfying a specific preset condition. The gist is to provide means for raising the degree of expectation for production.

The predetermined condition in the present invention is a condition for starting the variable display of the identification information. In the case of a ball game machine, a random number for judgment used for winning / failing is acquired by winning a game ball at a starting port arranged in the game area, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner or confirmed, not in a big hit. The condition is that it is not inside.

On the other hand, in the case of a rotating drum type gaming machine, the predetermined conditions are that the value medium is inserted into the gaming machine, bet is performed, the reel is not rotating, the start lever is operated with the lottery right obtained, and the medal. It is a condition that the payout is not in progress. As for the predetermined conditions, some conditions may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

According to the present invention, since the setting stage suggestion effect is performed by the setting stage suggestion effect means, there is a high expectation that the game will shift to a privileged game state such as a probability change after the end of the big hit game. In particular, the lower the winning probability of the setting means, the higher the expectation of the transition to the privileged gaming state. On the other hand, if the winning probability is high by the setting means, there is a high possibility that the game state will not be changed to the privileged game state. For this reason, it is highly possible that the player wants the player to win the prize, but the probability of winning such as a big hit is high if the player loses the prize. It is possible to increase the value of the setting stage suggestion effect without having to do it. And since it can be judged that the setting value has a high probability unless the setting stage suggestion effect shifts to the privilege game state a certain number of times, there is a possibility that the setting stage suggestion effect does not shift to the privilege game state. There is a risk that it will be a notice that you may be worried that there is. Therefore, there is anxiety that the setting stage suggestion effect will be carried out to some extent to raise the expectation of the effect, and that the setting stage suggestion effect will not shift to the privileged game state. It can be suppressed. As described above, according to the present invention, not only the setting stage suggestion effect suggests the setting of the winning probability, but also the fun of the setting stage suggestion effect can be improved by showing the degree of expectation of the transition to the privileged gaming state. , It is possible to realize a game machine with a rich interest that has never been seen before.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention includes, as the second setting step, a plurality of types of setting steps having different winning probabilities.
The effect expectation increasing means makes the specific conditions for increasing the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect different at each setting stage of the second setting stage.

According to this, the setting stage can be suggested even when the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect changes for each setting stage.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, after raising the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect in the effect expectation increasing means, the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect is satisfied by satisfying a preset initial condition. The gist is to return to the expected degree before increasing the degree.

According to this, it is possible to return the expected degree of the increased production to the expected degree before the increase by satisfying the initial condition, so that when a new player starts the game, the setting stage suggestion effect does not come off, so he is elected. It has the effect of preventing people from being mistaken for a setting with a low probability.

It is a front view of the gaming machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming board used for the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the "start process" which is executed by a main control unit. It is a 1st flowchart which shows "interruption processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows "interruption processing" executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the "input determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the "hit / fail determination process" which is executed in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" which is executed in the hit / fail judgment process. It is the first flowchart which shows the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / miss determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special game process" which is executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "special game process" executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "special game process" executed in the special figure hit / fail determination process. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of the effect display carried out by the said game machine. It is a 1st explanatory diagram which shows the appearance rate of the setting stage suggestion effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a 1st explanatory diagram which shows the reliability of the setting stage suggestion effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "effect control process A" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "cut-in notice lottery process A at the time of disconnection" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "stand-by process" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the effect display carried out by the said game machine. It is a 2nd explanatory diagram which shows the appearance rate of the setting stage suggestion effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a 2nd explanatory diagram which shows the reliability of the setting stage suggestion effect performed by the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "effect control process B" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "cut-in notice lottery process B at the time of disconnection" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine.

Hereinafter, examples to which the gaming machine (pachinko machine) according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

[First Example]
(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a player can play a game, and is installed in a gaming facility.

(1-1. Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 3) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 and 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by operating counterclockwise.
A game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 and 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171, a payment switch 172, and a payment display of the payment display device 170 (see FIG. 4) on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the center position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

(1-2. Configuration of the game board of pachinko machine 1)
The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is arranged in the center of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown as a whole) in the center. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 of the game area 20, there is provided a normal map operating gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal map) is executed at the time of passing. ..
A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is executed due to the entry. Figure The start port 23 is arranged. Further, at a position directly below the ball, a second special symbol starting port 24 is installed, in which a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol) is executed due to the entry of a ball. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip-type opening member. The second special figure start port 24 is a hit in the lottery of the above-mentioned ordinary figure, and the opening member is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by operating an ordinary electric accessory (also referred to as a general electric accessory). , It is possible to win a ball only when the opening member is opened.

At a position directly below the second special drawing start opening 24, a big winning opening 25 that is openable and closable with an opening / closing plate and is open to a big hit game is installed. The opening / closing plate of the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by operating the special electric accessory, and the ball can be entered (winning) only when the opening plate is opened. When a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the accessory continuous operation device is activated, and the accessory continuous operation device is operated, so that the special electric accessory is continuously operated. As a result, the large winning openings 25 are continuously opened.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25. Of the launched game balls, the out opening 203 does not enter (win) any of the first special drawing start opening 23, the second special drawing starting opening 24, the large winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27. The game ball is taken in.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure hold number display device 281, and the second special figure hold number display. A device 282, a normal figure display device 29, and a normal figure hold number display device 291 are arranged.

(1-3. Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)

FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate. It is paid out to 12. Further, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the lending balls to be paid out by operating the ball lending switch 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided. The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 3, the launch control device 44 is provided under the payout control device 41.

Further, an external connection terminal board 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state or a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal board 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer is for the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, but in this embodiment, the game state and the game result are used via one external connection terminal board 38. Is transmitted to the hall computer.

The main control device 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a performance display device 61. The performance display device 61 is arranged at a position invisible to the player during the game. The performance display device 61 displays the calculated gaming performance. The performance display device 61 has a configuration in which four 7-segment LED displays are arranged side by side, and is configured to be able to display simple four-digit characters and numbers.

In the performance display device 61 of this embodiment, the game performance is displayed, and the setting change of the winning probability, which is a big hit of the setting function described later, and the stage setting value at the time of setting confirmation (hereinafter, simply "setting", or , "Setting value", "setting stage", "setting information", etc. In this embodiment, more specifically, it refers to a value indicating a so-called setting value 1 to setting value 3. Yes.) Is also configured to be displayed.

The main control device 40 includes a setting key switch 62 directly under the performance display device 61. The setting key switch 62 has a well-known configuration in which the setting key switch 62 can be switched to the ON state by turning it 90 degrees in the clockwise direction, for example, from the OFF state shown in the figure in which the setting key is inserted. In this embodiment, at least the setting key switch 62 is turned on to enable a transition to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and is configured to be turned off when the setting change or setting confirmation is completed. There is.

Further, the main control device 40 includes a RAM clear switch 63 for clearing the RAM (RWM) directly under the setting key switch 62. The RAM clear switch 63 erases information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off by turning on the power switch 65 arranged on the power supply board 45 and turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 63. It is a switch for executing RAM clear to perform. The RAM clear switch 63 of the present embodiment also has a function as an operation means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value in the setting change.

(1-4: Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the normal map operating gate 22, the normal map starts to change and display on the normal map display device 29, and if the pachinko machine 1 is elected according to the mode of the normal map stopped after a predetermined time. Normally, the electric accessory works. For example, the solenoid accessory solenoid 511 is driven to open the opening member of the ordinary electric accessory, so that the ball can enter the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is 0.1 seconds (once) in the normal state, and 2.2 seconds (1) in the time saving state (opening extension) which is advantageous for the player. Times). Further, the second special drawing start port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the normal electric accessory is activated (see FIG. 9).

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the determination of whether or not the first special figure is correct, and stores a predetermined number of random numbers as the reserved storage of the first special figure. Then, the hit / fail determination is performed based on the random number of the reserved storage, and the first special figure starts to fluctuate in the first special figure display device 28A, and stops after a predetermined time.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure are extracted and a predetermined number is stored as a hold memory of the second special figure. To. Then, a hit / fail determination is performed based on the random number in the hold storage, and accordingly, the second special figure starts the variable display on the second special figure display device 28B and stops after a predetermined time.

In the pachinko machine 1, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure is made regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. Prioritize the judgment. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure, the hold memory of the first special figure is reached. Make a pass / fail judgment.

In the pachinko machine 1, the variable display and the definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game board 2, and therefore, the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area 20. At 21, a pseudo effect display using a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is performed, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to the player by the pseudo effect display (patented). Corresponds to the effect display control means described in the claims). For example, in the pseudo-effect display, three pseudo-effect symbols are varied, and when the three symbols stop at the same symbol, a big hit is made. As a pseudo effect display, a reach effect is performed in which two symbols stop at the same symbol, and the player's expectation is raised depending on whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the first special figure or the second special figure is set as any set value in the predetermined pseudo effect display among the pseudo effect displays accompanying the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is a configuration that can carry out the setting stage suggestion effect that suggests whether it is set to.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, in the setting stage suggestion effect that suggests the setting stage of the winning probability, the first setting stage suggestion effect and the first setting stage, in which it is difficult to guess the setting stage (set value) by one implementation, and the first setting stage. It is possible to carry out the second setting stage suggestion effect, which is less frequently performed than the suggestion effect, but it is easy to guess the setting stage by performing once.

Furthermore, when the pachinko machine 1 implements the second setting stage suggestion effect in the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure, the second setting stage suggestion effect is performed. The possibility of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure is higher than that at the time of the loss, and the expectation of the big hit is raised. Further, the pachinko machine 1 sets the second setting stage suggestion effect to have a lower expectation for a big hit when the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the setting stage where the winning probability is high. Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, when the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the setting stage where the winning probability is considered to be high, the expectation of the second stage suggestion effect is raised by satisfying a specific preset condition. It is configured to let you.

If the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit (winning), the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode according to the confirmed display mode of the first special drawing and the second special drawing, and the pachinko machine 1 is opened to the large winning opening 25. A big hit game that allows the entry of a game ball is carried out. As the big hit game, for example, a 5R normal big hit game in which a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode is performed for 5 rounds, an 8R probability variable big hit game in which 8 rounds are performed, and a 10R probability variable big hit game in which 10 rounds are performed. Any one game is selected.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly classified into a game state in which the big winning opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big winning opening 25 is opened. Further, the gaming states in which the big winning opening 25 is closed are roughly classified into a normal probability state (hereinafter, also referred to as a normal gaming state) and a state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (probability of becoming a big hit). There is a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probabilistic gaming state) in which a high probability is high and a big hit is easy. After the 5R normal jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the normal probability game state, and after the 8R probability variation jackpot game or the 10R probability variation jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the high probability gaming state.

The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is composed of a probabilistic symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probabilistic game state is set so that the probability variation game state can be changed after the jackpot game of the probabilistic variation symbol is completed. In the probabilistic gaming state, if a big hit is made with the probabilistic symbol in either the normal gaming state or the probabilistic gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state is entered after the big hit game is completed. Similarly, the normal game state is set so that it can be transferred after the big hit game with the non-probability variation symbol is completed. If a big hit is made with a non-probable variation symbol in either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state, the normal game state shifts after the big hit game is completed.

After shifting from the jackpot game to the normal game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the normal figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening member of the second special figure start port 24 is opened. It becomes a time saving state that the opening of is extended. When the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the display of the result) of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal map is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

Specifically, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special map and the second special map is shortened, and the time of the normal map displayed on the normal map display device 29 is also shortened. By shortening the number of times, the confirmation display of the normal map is performed many times within a certain period of time. Therefore, the number of times the normal drawing hits within a certain period of time increases, and thereby the number of times the second special drawing start port 24 is opened also increases. Further, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy for a large number of game balls to win a prize. By facilitating a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of fluctuations displayed in the second special figure is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the second special figure start opening 24 are held by the player. It becomes difficult to reduce, and it is possible to play an advantageous game.

In the probabilistic game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure is shortened as in the time saving state, and the opening extension function of the second special figure starting port 24 is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the opening extension function of the second special figure start port 24 are the same as in the time saving state, but in the probabilistic game state, the jackpot probability of the special figure is high in addition to the time saving state (a state in which a big hit is easy). Therefore, the gaming state is further advantageous to the player.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1, the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 are centered on the main control device 40 that controls the progress of the game and the like. It is configured to include the effect symbol control device 43. It should be noted that this block diagram does not describe a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, or the like for simply relaying signals.

The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 also includes a random number counter or the like from which various random numbers are extracted.
On the other hand, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power supply, and is configured to hold at least the contents of the RAM provided in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. The pachinko machine 1 does not retain the contents of the RAM provided in the sub-integrated control device 42.

The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 converts the electric power supplied from the AC power source provided outside by the power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating the power switch provided on the power supply board 45. The power supply board 45 generates a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit configured to include a capacitor. The backup power supply stores DC voltage power in a capacitor during power supply from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main control device 40 and the like (for example, RAM of the main control device 40) in the event of a power failure. As a result, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main control device 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain period of time (for example, the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start). It is configured to hold the total number of prize balls to be paid out by winning a prize in the mouth 24, the large winning mouth 25, and the general winning mouth 27, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1.
On the other hand, the backup power source generated by the power supply board 45 is not supplied to the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory held in the RAM of the sub-integrated control device 42 is cleared.

The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 40 or in a device other than the power supply board 45. Further, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal to the main control device 40 when the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, and when the power supply from the AC power supply is performed, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal. A supply signal is output to the main control device 40.

The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Further, the main control device 40 detects the glass frame opening switch 501, the inner frame opening switch 502, etc. for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530. The signal is input. In the figure, the switch is described as SW.

Further, the main control device 40 enters the first special figure start port switch 503 and the second special figure start port 24 for detecting the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The second special figure start port switch 504 that detects the entry of a ball, the normal figure operation switch 505 that detects the entry of a ball into the normal figure operation gate 22, and the general winning opening switch 506 that detects the entry of a ball into a plurality of general winning openings 27. , A detection signal such as a count switch 507 that detects a ball entering the large winning opening 25 is input.

Further, the main control device 40 operates according to the installed program and generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like. The main control device 40 outputs various commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. The main control device 40 is a first special figure display device 28A, a second special figure display device 28B, a first special figure hold number display device 281, and a second special figure hold number display device via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. Display control of 282, the normal figure display device 29, the normal figure hold number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the special winning opening solenoid 510 and the universal electric accessory solenoid 511 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The main control device 40 controls the large winning opening solenoid 510 to operate the opening / closing plate by operating the special electric accessory at the big hit to open the large winning opening 25. Further, the main control device 40 controls the solenoid accessory solenoid 511 to operate the opening member of the ordinary electric accessory by winning the normal drawing, and opens the second special drawing starting port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit of a special figure is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The payout control device 41 has a glass frame open switch 501, an inner frame open switch 502, and a ball out switch 520 that detects that the ball tank is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal board 534. Etc. are input. Further, the payout control device 41 inputs detection signals such as a payout switch 522 that detects that the game ball has been paid out, a full switch 523 that detects that the game ball storage dish is full, and the like. Further, the payout control device 41 operates the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball.

In the payout control device 41, when a signal indicating that the lower plate 13 is full is input by the full switch 523, and a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball out switch 520. Then, the payout motor 521 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The ball-out switch 520 and the full switch 523 are configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 41 is configured to stop outputting the signal, so that the payout motor 521 Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the checkout display device 170 via the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be bidirectionally communicable. The settlement display device 170 is connected to a ball lending switch 171 for requesting the lending of game balls and a settlement switch 172 for requesting settlement. Then, when the operation signal of the lending request by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, the vending request is made from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41, and the payout control device 41 pays out. The motor 521 is operated and the rental ball is paid out. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 522, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 41.
On the other hand, when the operation signal of the settlement request by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, the CR unit CR performs the settlement in response to the settlement request, and the balance of the prepaid card on the settlement display device 170. The display is done. The balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

Further, the payout control device 41 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal plate 38, and also to the launch control device 44. A launch stop signal is sent to it.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to pay out game balls. In recent years, a gaming machine (enclosed-type gaming machine) that collects launched gaming balls inside the gaming machine, launches them again by a launching device, and manages the number of balls held by the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. There is a machine (referred to as a machine or a managed game machine, etc.), and the pachinko machine 1 may be configured as an enclosed game machine.

The launch control device 44 is input with a detection signal such as a launch stop switch 524 for stopping the launch and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the launch handle 14. Based on the command (reflecting the signal of the touch switch 525 and the game situation) sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41, the rotation signal of the launch handle 14, and the signal of the launch stop switch 524. The launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch, and operation signals of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 are input.
The sub-integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 controls an effect of displaying a character or the like and a pseudo-effect symbol of a special figure according to the progress of the game. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 transmits a command for displaying a character or the like to the effect symbol control device 43 or a command for displaying a pseudo effect symbol of a special figure.

The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in response to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42.

(3. Stage setting value)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 selects one of the stage setting values 1 to 3 divided into three stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure. Then, the pachinko machine 1 determines the hit / fail determination table used in the hit / miss determination of the first special figure or the second special figure based on the selected stage setting value. These selected stage setting values are stored in the stage setting value storage area provided in the main control device 40.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the selected stage setting value is "1", the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/300, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/30. .. Further, when the selected stage setting value is "2", the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/290, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/29, and the selection is made. When the set step setting value is "3", the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/280, and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/28 (see FIG. 5). ).

In this embodiment, the stage setting value is linked to the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state, but is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state and the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is fixed regardless of the stage setting value, and only one of them is changed according to the stage setting value. It may be one. Further, when the stage setting value is changed, the pachinko machine 1 may increase either the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state or the jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state while decreasing the other.

Here, while the pachinko machine 1 is designed to set a value from "1 to 3" as a step setting value, a value other than "1 to 3" is set as a step setting value to be selected. It is also possible. Then, the pachinko machine 1 determines that some kind of fraudulent activity or an abnormality in the RAM has occurred when a value other than "1 to 3" is stored as the stage setting value. In this case, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 notifies the employees of the amusement facility and the like by using the fraudulent notification lamp 111 and the like.

In the pachinko machine 1, the setting key switch 62 and the RAM clear switch 63 are used to change the setting of the winning probability. In this case, the setting key switch 62 is a switch that makes it possible to change the probability setting of the winning probability, which is a big hit, by inserting the key and rotating it in a predetermined direction. The RAM clear switch 63 is a push button switch, and when the set value is changed to an arbitrary value (the setting key switch 62 is in the ON state), the set value 1 to the set value 3 can be set by pressing the RAM clear switch 63. Can be changed to.

An example of the operation of the setting key switch 62 and the RAM clear switch 63 when changing the set value to an arbitrary value will be described. First, the setting key switch 62 inserts a key into the setting key switch 62 and rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right) while the power of the pachinko machine 1 is off, and in this state, the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. By inputting, the probability setting can be changed. Then, the RAM clear switch 63 can be pressed to select any of the set value 1 to the set value 3. In this case, each time the RAM clear switch 63 is pressed, the numerical values 1 to 3 corresponding to the set value 1 to the set value 3 are sequentially displayed on the performance display device 61. This allows you to select your favorite setting value.
The setting information is not limited to the performance display device 61, and may be displayed on another display device. For example, the effect symbol display device 21 or the first special symbol display device 28A may be used for display. If it is displayed on the effect symbol display device 21, it is easy to check because the display area is large. However, since the RAM clear switch 63 is on the back side of the gaming machine, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 is on the front side, so that the effect button 15, the jog dial 16, etc. can be notified by voice, or the RAM clear switch 63 can be used. If it has the same function as changing the set value of, the probability can be set while looking at the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. Further, when the effect symbol display device 21 is used, it may be configured to display a dedicated mode screen for notifying that the probability setting can be changed. Further, a configuration may be provided in which a dedicated setting value display device for displaying the set value is provided.

Then, by rotating the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 and returning it to the initial position, that is, performing the operation of confirming the probability setting, the set value of the probability setting is confirmed and the probability setting is changed. The state in which it can be done ends. When the state in which the probability setting can be changed ends, the main control device 40 may send a setting command including information such as a set value for which the probability is set to the sub-integrated control device 42.
In the case of the configuration to be displayed by the effect symbol display device 21, the RAM clear switch 63 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to display the probability setting screen when the probability setting state is reached by the operation of the setting key switch 62. A signal may be transmitted each time the operation is performed. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 can grasp which of the set values 1 to 3 is set as the probability.

In addition to the configuration in which the pachinko machine 1 erases information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off by turning on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 63, the pachinko machine 1 is specified by inserting a key into the setting key switch 62. By rotating the machine in a direction (for example, to the right) and turning on the power in this rotation operation, the information stored in the RAM related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 when the power is cut off is erased. Configuration is also conceivable. It is desirable that the information regarding the setting value of the winning probability setting is not erased even if the RAM is cleared, and is retained. It may be configured to be erased by performing a dedicated operation. When the RAM is cleared, the information about the set value may be erased.

The pachinko machine 1 is not limited to erasing the information stored in the RAM at the timing when the power is turned on in the state where the key is inserted into the setting key switch 62 and the rotation operation is performed. For example, at the timing when the operation for confirming the setting of the winning probability is performed or the timing when the state where the setting of the winning probability can be changed ends, the information related to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 stored in the RAM is input. It may be configured to be erased. If the configuration is such that the winning probability setting information is not erased by clearing the RAM, it can be erased after the setting operation is completed, and if the configuration is such that the winning probability setting information is erased, the setting key switch 62 is rotated. It is preferable to erase it at the timing when the power is turned on by operation.

When the power is turned on while the setting key switch 62 is rotated, the RAM clear switch 63 can be used to change the setting of the winning probability, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the RAM clear switch 63 may be used to change the setting of the winning probability while the setting key switch 62 is rotated after the power is turned on first.

Further, the setting of the winning probability is changed by inserting the key into the setting key switch 62, but the setting is not limited to this. For example, the winning probability setting may be changed by operating a dedicated button.

The pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the setting of the winning probability is confirmed by rotating the key inserted in the setting key switch 62 and returning it to the initial position, but the setting is not limited to this, and it is dedicated. The setting of the selected winning probability may be confirmed by pressing the probability setting confirmation button of.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit the setting information to the sub-integrated control device regardless of whether or not the setting of the winning probability is changed. Regarding the transmission timing for transmitting the setting information to the sub-integrated control device, it is conceivable that the fluctuation starts each time, the confirmation display is performed each time, the jackpot symbol confirmation display is performed, the game ball passes through a specific area, and the like. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 is configured to store the received information regarding the setting of the winning probability until the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off.

(4. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 5 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit game can be set probabilistically according to three types of "set value 1" to "set value 3". When the "set value 1" is set in the probability setting, the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is set to 1/300 in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state). On the other hand, the high probability gaming state (probability variable gaming state) is set to 1/30.

In the "set value 2", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is 1/290 in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state) and 1/29 in the high probability gaming state (probability variable gaming state). Set.

In the "set value 3", the jackpot probability of the first special figure and the second special figure is 1/280 in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state) and 1/28 in the high probability gaming state (probability variable gaming state). Set.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the high-probability gaming state is different depending on each set value, but the jackpot probability in the high-probability gaming state may be set to the same probability.

The probability variation inrush rate for shifting to the probability variation game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to "65%". The number of probable changes in which the probabilistic game state is continued is continued until the symbol change accompanying the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure reaches "100 times". The number of time reductions in which the time reduction state is continued is continued until the symbol variation associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct reaches "100 times".

Next, the prize ball will be described. The prize balls of the first special figure starting port 23 are set to "3" for each entry. The prize ball of the second special figure start opening 24 is set to "1" for each entry. The number of prize balls in other winning openings (for example, the general winning opening 27) is set to "10" for each winning ball. The prize balls of the large prize opening 25 are set to "15" for each prize. The specified number of balls to be entered in the big winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to "10".

The winning probability of the normal figure is set to 1/5 in the normal game state and 4/5 in the time saving state. The opening time of the normal electric accessory is set to "0.1 seconds x 1 time" in the normal game state and "2.2 seconds x 1 time" in the time saving state.

(5. Startup process)
Next, the "startup process" executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start-up process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the startup process (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the built-in register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is in the address space (memory). In space), it is used to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

Next, the main control device 40 reads the register of the input port (process S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (process S5). Then, if the power failure detection signal remains ON and a negative determination is made (process S5: No), the main control device 40 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, the main control device 40 returns to the process S4 and repeatedly executes the process S4 and the process S5 until the power failure stop signal is turned off.

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and a positive determination is made (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage in the main control device 40, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM630 is permitted (process S6).

After the process S6, the main control device 40 executes the initial setting process (process S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. After that, the main control device 40 prohibits interrupts (process S8) and executes register save (process S9). Further, the main control device 40 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating a game performance such as a base value (process S10). That is, the main control device 40 performs the calculation related to the game performance outside the area of the RWM 630.

After the process S10, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits an interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, in a 4 m process S cycle) interrupt processing (see FIG. 7) described later between the time the process S12 is executed and the time the process S8 is executed again. Execute.

(6. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by the main control unit 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed by the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state where the game cannot be started and is waiting for the power switch 65 to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 6).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area is not "3" (process S22: No), the main control device 40 executes a timer update process for updating various timers provided in the main control device 40. (Process S23). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process relating to the entry of the game ball into the various start openings and various winning openings. The details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main control device 40 executes a pass / fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination and the big hit game. The details of the hit / fail determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state shifts. In the process S26, for example, the main control device 40 signals the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general game) is completed in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). To send. When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test firing test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has changed to the test firing test device (not shown) in the process S26. do.

After the process S26, the main control device 40 performs an error monitoring process (process S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main control device 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include an opening error indicating that the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are open, and an abnormal radio wave detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples include a radio wave error indicating that the error has been detected, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like.

After the process S27, the main control device 40 executes the prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 41. Then, the payout control device 41 executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting openings or the various winning openings where the balls were entered, based on the received prize ball command.

After the process S28, the main control device 40 creates the image data, the audio data, and the like according to the game content during the execution, and executes the effect data output process (process S29) to be output to the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-mentioned error monitoring process (process S27), the error display on the effect symbol display device 21 and the frame-side decorative lamp are performed according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and audio output from speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

After the process S29, the main control device 40 executes an external output process (process S30) on the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38. In the process S30, the main control device 40 transmits data regarding the large winning opening solenoid 510 and the universal soybean accessory solenoid 511 to the hall computer 500 based on the processing content in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). Further, in the process S30, the main control device 40 transmits a security signal to the hall computer 500 when the occurrence of an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27) described above. When the test firing test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40 transmits data and security signals related to the large winning opening solenoid 510 and the general electric accessory solenoid 511 to the test firing test device in the process S30. ..

As shown in FIG. 8, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs a register save (process S31) and executes a performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 transfers the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 6) and the test result of the test firing test to the performance display device 61. Create data for display. After the process S31, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S33).

After the process S33, the main control device 40 executes the segment data creation process (process S34)). In the process S34, the main control device 40 prepares to display the data created in the process S31 on the performance display device 61, and is common to various LEDs provided in the performance display device 61 (display area in units of 8 bits related to the LED segment). Create segment data to control the light emission for each.

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device 61 as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms variations of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 28A, the second special symbol display device 28B, and the normal symbol display device 29 according to the game status during execution. Display etc. After the process S35, the main control unit 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 6).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 6), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (processing S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 6) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 61 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 28A and the like.

(7. Input judgment processing)
Next, the “input determination process” (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 40 executes the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 24. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S101, the main control device 40 executes the normal map entry confirmation process (process S102). The normal figure entry confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal figure operation port 21. The details of the normal drawing ball entry confirmation process (process S102) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S102, the main control device 40 executes the winning number counting process (process S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the large winning opening 25 or the general winning opening 27. Specifically, in the process S103, the main control device 40 determines the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 25 or the general winning opening 27 when the general winning opening switch 506 or the count switch 507 detects the game ball. Add 1 to the value of the counter to be counted.

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes the out number count process (process S104). The out number counting process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, in the main control device 40, the first special figure start port switch 503, the second special figure start port switch 504, the general winning port switch 506, the count switch 507, and the out port switch detect the game ball. If so, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in the process S105, the main control device 40 is illegal when the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 27 exceeds the specified winning number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). Is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal and the ball entry frequency is negative (process S105: No), the main control device 40 terminates this process as it is and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 7).

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal and affirmative determination is made (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an unauthorized notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106). ), End this process. In the process S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 turns on the fraudulent notification lamp provided in the payout control device 41.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting voice from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 43 received in the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 21. The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 21 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

(7-1: Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 24. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the entry into the ball. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the "special figure entry confirmation process", first, it is determined in the process S110 whether or not the entry into the first special figure start port 23 is detected by the first special figure start port switch 503. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.
If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the first special figure in process S111 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the negative determination is made in the process S111 (process S111: No), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S112. .. Various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the first special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area as the first special figure reserved storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the first special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a big hit to which a probabilistic game or a time-saving game is given. Etc. are confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S114, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 21.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 9) and ends this process.
If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for determining the small hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, and the fluctuation pattern Extract random numbers for determination. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area as the second special figure reserved storage. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as the hold storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start opening 24 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. In the pre-reading determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether or not it is a big hit to which a probabilistic game or a time-saving game is given. Etc. are confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S119, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.
It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 21.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored. It is a configuration to store in the reserved storage area of the main body. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main holding storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special drawing starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in the temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved storages is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are deleted.
In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the temporary storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area of the main body is not limited to this. The look-ahead determination may be made.

(8. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the pass / fail determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control device 40 has, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25), the pass / fail determination of the normal figure and the normal figure hit / fail determination process which is a process related to the winning game (normal figure game). (Process S200) is executed.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S201) which is a process related to the big hit game (special game). The details of the special figure hit / miss determination process (process S201) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 to 19.

(8-1. Special figure hit / miss judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 12, in the "special figure hit / miss determination process", first, in the process S300, it is confirmed that the special electric accessory is not operating, and it is determined whether or not the big hit game is in progress. If it is a negative determination (process S300: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing" (see FIG. 13).
If the determination is affirmative (process S300: yes), it is determined in the process S301 whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped changing. If it is affirmative determination (process S301: yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the definite symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S302 (process S302: yes), it is determined in the process S303 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: yes), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted in the process S304, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: no), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S305: yes), the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is subtracted in the process S306, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Following the process S304 or the process S306, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 13, a set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to.
After reference, in the process S311, a hit / fail determination table for executing the hit / fail determination of whether or not the random number extracted according to the set value becomes a big hit is set. For example, if the set value is 1, the normal table 1 and the probability variation table 1 corresponding to the set value 1 are set. Similarly, if the set value is 2, the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2 are set, and if the setting value is 3, the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3 are set.

Next, in the process S312, the probability change flag is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change gaming state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S312: yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the jackpot determination random number of the hold storage to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S313. For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2, the determination is performed based on the probability variation table 2.

If the negative determination is made in the process S312 (process S312: no), the process S314 compares the normal probability hit / fail determination table with the random number for determining the jackpot of the reserved memory to be the target of the pass / fail determination. For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3, the determination is performed based on the normal table 3.

Subsequently, in the process S315, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S313 or the process S314 is a big hit.
If it is an affirmative determination (process S315: yes), in the process S316, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.
Subsequently, in the process S317, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the jackpot symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S318. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as whether the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 10R, 8R, or 5R is set. Further, after the big hit game is completed, the setting of whether to shift the game state to the probability change game state or activate the time saving function is set, and the probability change number is set when the game state is changed to the probability change game state. Further, the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21 and the time for the jackpot end effect are set.

Subsequently, in the process S319, a process of transmitting information on the hold storage after the execution of the pass / fail determination (for example, information indicating a decrease in the hold storage after the execution of the pass / fail determination) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.
Subsequent processing In S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42, and "special game processing" is performed. To move to. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

Further, it is conceivable that the pachinko machine 1 transmits a setting command including information on the installation value to the sub-integrated control device 42 in the process S320. As a result, the sub-integrated control device 42 can grasp the set value among the set value 1 to the set value 3. The sub-integrated control device 42 stores the received set value in a predetermined buffer.

If the negative determination is made in the process S315 (process S315: no), it is a loss. Therefore, in the process S321, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the loss symbol of the special figure is determined. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322.
After that, the process S319 and the process S320 are executed, and the process shifts to the "special game process".

If the negative determination is made in the process S301 shown in FIG. 12 (process S301: no), it is confirmed in the process S330 whether or not the fluctuation time of the symbol has elapsed as shown in FIG. If it is a negative determination (process S330: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
If it is affirmative determination (process S330: yes), in the finalized symbol display process of process S331, control is performed to end the variable display of the special figure of the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B. After that, it shifts to "special game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 12 (process S302: no), the process proceeds to the process S340 of FIG. 15 to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed (finished). If it is a negative determination (process S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if it is an affirmative determination (process S340: yes), the control to end the final symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B by the process of ending the final symbol display of the process S341. Is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to end the confirmation display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the special figure.

In the subsequent process S342, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit. If it is affirmative determination (process S342: yes), it is determined in process S343 whether or not the probabilistic change flag indicating the probabilistic game state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S343: no), the process proceeds to process S345.
If it is affirmative (process S343: yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in process S344.
Subsequently, in the process S345, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S345: no), the process proceeds to process S347.
If the determination is affirmative (process S345: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in process S346. By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

Subsequently, in the process S347, the operation of the condition device is started. The condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed to satisfy the start condition of the big hit game, and is a device necessary for operating the accessory continuous operation device in the big hit game. Is. Further, in the process S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and in the process S349, the big hit start effect process is performed, and the process shifts to the "special game process". Further, by this process, a jackpot game start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. In the process S349, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a setting command including installation value information to the sub-integrated control device when the jackpot game start command is transmitted.

If the negative determination is made in the process S342 (process S342: no), it is determined in the process S350 whether or not the probability variation flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S350: no), the process proceeds to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (process S350: yes), the probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability variation is subtracted in the process S351, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S351: no), the process proceeds to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (process S351: yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in the process S352.

Next, in the process S353, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S353: no), the process proceeds to process S356.
If the determination is affirmative (process S353: yes), the time reduction counter that counts the duration of the time reduction is subtracted in the process S354, and it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter after the subtraction is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S354: no), the process proceeds to process S356.
If the determination is affirmative (process S354: yes), the time saving flag is reset to "0" in the process S355.
Subsequent process In the state specification command transmission process of S356, a state specification command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a game state and a time saving flag is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it shifts to "special game processing". In the process S356, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a setting command including installation value information to the sub-integrated control device when the state designation command is transmitted.

(8-2. Special game processing)
Next, "special game processing" will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19.
The "special game process" shown in FIG. 16 first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating in the process S400. If it is a negative determination (process S400: no), the process returns to the special figure correctness determination process in the "hit / fail determination process" (FIG. 11), and this process ends. If it is affirmative (process S400: yes), it is determined in process S401 whether or not the large winning opening 25 is open.

If the negative determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: no), it is determined in the process S402 whether or not the jackpot game is in the interval. If it is a negative determination (process S402: no), it is determined in process S403 whether or not the special figure jackpot end effect is being produced in the process. If it is a negative determination (process S403: no), it is determined in the process S404 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed. If it is a negative determination (process S404: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (process S404: yes), the large winning opening 25 of the first round is opened by the large winning opening opening process in the processing S405. Then return.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S401 (process S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not there are 10 prizes in the large prize opening 25 (specified number of prizes) (process S410). It is determined whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 25 has expired (process S411), and if any of them is affirmative (process S410 or processing S411: yes), the large winning opening 25 is closed in process S412. Subsequently, the jackpot interval processing of the processing S413 is executed, and the process returns. If the determination is affirmative in the processes S410 and S411 (process S410 and process S411: no), a return is made.

If the positive determination is made in the process S402 shown in FIG. 16 (process S402: yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time has elapsed in the process S420 as shown in FIG. If it is a negative determination (process S420: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (process S420: yes), in process S421, the final round (for example, 5R jackpot game is the 5th round, 8R jackpot game is the 8th round, and 10R jackpot game is the 5th round). It is determined whether or not it is (10 rounds). If it is affirmative (process S421: yes), the process of the jackpot end effect of process S422 is executed, and the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this process to end the jackpot game. And return.
On the other hand, if the negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: no), the large winning opening 25 in the next round is opened and returned by the opening processing of the large winning opening 25 in the process S423.

If the positive determination is made in the process S403 shown in FIG. 16 (process S403: yes), it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If it is a negative determination (process S430: no), it returns.
If it is affirmative (process S430: yes), the operation / stop of the accessory continuous operation device is executed in the process S431, and then the operation / stop of the condition device is executed in the process S432.

Subsequently, it is determined in the process S433 whether or not there is a probability change setting. If it is a negative determination (process S433: no), the process proceeds to process S436.
If it is an affirmative determination (process S433: yes), the number of repetitions of the probabilistic gaming state (100 times) is set in the process S434, and "1" is set in the probabilistic flag in the process S435. As a result, the probabilistic game state is given after the big hit game is completed.

Next, in the process S436, it is determined whether or not there is a time reduction setting. If it is a negative determination (process S436: no), the process proceeds to process S439.
If it is affirmative (process S436: yes), the number of repetitions of the time saving state (probability change: 100 times, non-probability change: 100 times) is set in process S437, and then "1" is set in the time saving flag in process S438. do. As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is completed.
After that, in the process S439, the process of transmitting the jackpot end command of the special figure is executed, the jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 by this process, and the jackpot game is terminated and returned. In the process S439, the main control device 40 may be configured to transmit a setting command including installation value information to the sub-integrated control device when the jackpot end command is transmitted.

(9. Setting stage suggestion production)
Next, a configuration related to the setting stage suggestion effect that suggests the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to perform a setting stage suggestion effect in the pseudo symbol effect display accompanying the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure. The pachinko machine 1 can carry out a first setting stage suggestion effect and a second setting stage suggestion effect as the setting stage suggestion effect.

An example of the display form of the first setting stage suggestion effect and the second setting stage suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. 20. FIG. 20A shows a normal (not suggesting a setting stage) pseudo-design effect display due to a change in the first special figure or the second special figure. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a fighter image 710, which is a character in the fighter effect mode, is displayed in the upper half thereof. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a pseudo-effect symbol 700 composed of a three-digit number or the like corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed.

FIG. 20B shows an example of the display form of the “peeping notice” carried out as the first setting stage suggestion effect. When the pachinko machine 1 is subjected to the "peeping notice" which is the first setting stage suggestion effect from the normal pseudo-symbol effect display, Tatsuyoshi plays a game from the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. The Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 that appears as if looking into the person's side is displayed. It is conceivable that the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the first setting stage suggestion effect is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) and then the display is terminated. Further, the Tatsuyoshi peep image 740 of the first setting stage suggestion effect may be continuously displayed until the change of the pseudo symbol effect display is completed.

The first setting stage suggestion effect, "peeping notice," is an effect in which it is difficult to guess the setting stage of the winning probability by performing it once, and the player can guess the setting stage by performing it multiple times. Is. Therefore, it is carried out relatively frequently. Further, the "peeping notice" may be an effect having the role of a big hit notice of the first special figure or the second special figure. However, the "peeping notice" is a low-reliability production that announces a big hit because the frequency of implementation is relatively high.

FIG. 20 (c) shows an example of the display form of the “cut-in notice” carried out as the second setting stage suggestion effect. The pachinko machine 1 implements a "cut-in notice" which is a second setting stage suggestion effect in the reach display of the pseudo pattern effect. In the "cut-in notice", the Tatsuyoshi cut-in image 741 is displayed in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 against the background of the fighter image 710 and the reach pseudo-effect symbol 701, which are pseudo-symbol effect displays. It is desirable that the Tatsuyoshi cut-in image 741 of the second setting stage suggestion effect is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds), and then the display is terminated. Further, the Tatsuyoshi cut-in image 741 of the second setting stage suggestion effect may be continuously displayed until the variation of the pseudo symbol effect display is completed.

The "cut-in notice" of the second setting stage suggestion effect, which is the gist of the present invention, is to be performed by the pseudo-effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure, and is the first when it is carried out. The possibility of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure is higher than that at the time of the loss, and the production of high expectation is made to raise the expectation of winning the big hit. The "cut-in notice" is carried out in the pseudo-symbol reach effect of the first special figure or the second special figure. For that reason, the "cut-in notice" is extremely less frequent than the "peeping notice", but it is an effect that makes it easy to estimate the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability by performing it once.

Furthermore, in the "cut-in notice" of the second setting stage suggestion effect, the expectation for the big hit winning (reliability of the big hit notice) is lower when the setting stage of the big hit winning probability is set to the setting stage of the high probability. It is supposed to be. Furthermore, the "cut-in notice" of the second setting stage suggestion effect improves the expectation for winning a big hit (reliability of the big hit notice) as a specific condition, for example, when the number of times the effect is performed reaches a specific number of times. I am doing it.

(9-1. Appearance rate and reliability of suggestion effects at the setting stage)
In the pachinko machine 1, the "peeping notice", which is the suggestion effect of the first setting stage, has a different frequency of being executed for each setting stage of the jackpot probability. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the appearance rate of the "peeping notice" is 1/60 when the setting stage is "1", and the appearance rate is 1/50 when the setting stage is "2". When the setting stage is "3", the appearance rate is 1/40. According to this, in the case of the setting stage "3" where the winning probability is advantageous for the player, the "peeping notice" is frequently executed, and it is inferred that the setting stage is "3" for the player. Is a possible configuration. In the "peeping notice" which is the first setting stage suggestion effect, the reliability of the big hit notice does not change according to the setting stage.

In the pachinko machine 1, the “cut-in notice”, which is the second setting stage suggestion effect, has a different frequency of being executed for each setting stage of the jackpot probability. When the setting stage is "1", the appearance rate is about 1/1000, when the setting stage is "2", the appearance rate is about 1/800, and when the setting stage is "3", the appearance rate is about 1/800. The appearance rate is said to be about 1/800.

Further, the "cut-in notice" which is the second setting stage suggestion effect has a configuration in which the reliability of the big hit notice suggesting that the big hit is won differs depending on the setting stage of the big hit probability. As shown in FIG. 22, the reliability of the big hit notice of the "cut-in notice" is set to "100%" if the setting stage of the big hit probability is "1".

When the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "2", the reliability of the jackpot notice of the "cut-in notice" is "80%" when the first production is performed from the predetermined start time. Further, the reliability at the time of performing the second and subsequent productions from the predetermined start is set to "100%". For example, the predetermined start time is the initialization time of the "cut-in notice", and it is considered that the player has changed when the standby state in which the first special figure or the second special figure has not changed reaches a predetermined number of times. It is desirable to initialize.

When the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "3", the reliability of the jackpot notice of the "cut-in notice" is "80%" at the time of performing the first and second productions from the predetermined start time. Then, the reliability at the time of performing the third and subsequent productions from the predetermined start is set to "100%". For example, the predetermined start time is the initialization time of the "cut-in notice", and it is considered that the player has changed when the standby state in which the first special figure or the second special figure has not changed reaches a predetermined number of times. It is desirable to initialize.

In the "cut-in notice" which is the second setting stage suggestion effect, the appearance rate is set as high as about 1/800 when the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "2" or "3". However, if the "cut-in notice" is carried out a specific number of times, it will not be carried out when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure is lost. In this embodiment, if the jackpot probability setting step is "2" and the jackpot probability setting step is "3" and the jackpot probability setting step is "3", the "cut-in notice" is not executed at the time of loss. Therefore, 1/800 is the highest appearance rate of the "cut-in notice", and the appearance rate becomes lower according to the number of times the "cut-in notice" is carried out.

In addition, "cut-in notice" adjusts the appearance rate by increasing the appearance rate at the time of hit fluctuation in order to adjust the appearance rate that will decrease because it will not be implemented at the time of loss when the reliability of the big hit notice is improved. You may do so.

(9-2. Production control processing)
Next, control regarding the implementation of the setting stage suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25. In the setting stage suggestion effect, whether or not to perform the effect is set by the "effect control process A" shown in FIG. The “effect control process A” is a program process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 23, the “effect control process A” first determines whether or not the variation start command (see process S320 in FIG. 13) from the main control device 40 is received in the process S500. If it is a negative determination (process S500: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S500 (process S500: Yes), the effect pattern is set in the process S501 based on the variation pattern included in the variation start command from the main control device 40.

In the subsequent process S502, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to carry out the "peeping notice" which is the suggestion effect of the first setting stage. As described above, the "peeping notice" is performed at a high frequency such as 1/60, 1/50, or 1/40 depending on the setting stage. However, it is difficult to estimate the setting stage of the jackpot probability.

In the subsequent process S503, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is a jackpot fluctuation. If it is affirmative (process S503: Yes), a lottery is performed in process S504 to determine whether or not to carry out the "cut-in notice" which is the suggestion effect of the second setting stage. As described above, the "cut-in notice" is carried out with a probability of about 1/1000 or about 1/800 depending on the setting stage.

After that, in the process S505, the operation of the pseudo symbol variation effect according to the variation of the first special figure or the second special figure is started. By this processing, an effect command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol display device 21 via the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 performs a pseudo symbol variation effect.

Further, in the process S505, the effect command transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 includes a lottery result as to whether or not to execute the "peeping notice" of the process S502. If the lottery result is that the "peeping notice" is to be carried out, the "peeping notice" will be carried out during the change before the reach effect of the change is carried out. It should be noted that the "peeping notice" should be terminated before the reach effect of the fluctuation is carried out.

Further, in the process S505, the effect command transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 includes a lottery result as to whether or not to execute the "cut-in notice" of the process S504. If the lottery result is to carry out the "cut-in notice", the "cut-in notice" will be carried out during the change of the reach effect of the change. The "cut-in notice" is set to end according to the end of the reach effect of the change.

If the negative determination is made in the process S503 (process S503: No), it is determined in the process S506 whether or not the set step of the jackpot winning probability is "2" or "3". If it is a negative determination (process S506: No), the process proceeds to process S505 and a pseudo symbol variation effect of loss variation is performed.

In this case, if the lottery result is that the "peeping notice" is to be carried out in the process S502, the "peeping notice" is to be carried out during the change before the reach effect of the change is carried out. It should be noted that the "peeping notice" should be terminated before the reach effect of the fluctuation is carried out.

Further, according to the process S503 and the process S506, the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability is "1", and the "cut-in notice" is not executed when the loss fluctuates.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S506 (process S506: Yes), it is determined in the process S507 whether or not the loss prohibition flag is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S507: No), the process proceeds to process S505 and a pseudo symbol variation effect of loss variation is performed.

In the processing of processing S503 to processing S507, the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability is "2", and one "cut-in notice" has already been carried out, and the reliability of the production has increased to 100%, or the jackpot winning. If the probability setting stage is "3" and the "cut-in notice" has already been executed twice and the reliability of the production has risen to 100%, the loss prohibition flag will be "1" and the loss will change. The implementation of "cut-in notice" is prohibited.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S507 (process S507: Yes), a lottery is performed in the process S508 to determine whether or not to perform the "cut-in notice" when the loss changes.

(9-3. Cut-in notice lottery process A at the time of disconnection)
In this case, the lottery for whether or not to carry out the "cut-in notice" is executed in the "cut-in notice lottery process A at the time of disconnection" shown in FIG. 24. First, in the process S550, the "cut-in notice lottery process A at the time of disconnection" executes a determination as to whether or not the pattern is an effect pattern for performing a reach effect. If it is a negative determination (process S550: No), it returns to the process S508 (FIG. 23) of the "effect control process A". As a result, in the process S505, a pseudo-symbol variation effect of the loss variation without performing the "cut-in notice" is performed.

Returning to FIG. 24, if the affirmative determination is made in the process S550 (process S550: Yes), a lottery is performed in the process S551 to determine whether or not to carry out the "cut-in notice".

In the subsequent process S552, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery is a winning that implements the "cut-in notice". If it is a negative determination (process S552: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S552 (process S552: Yes), a setting is made to execute the "cut-in notice" in the subsequent process S553. Further, in the process S554, "1" is added to the notice count value of the notice counter that counts the number of times the "cut-in notice" is performed.

In the subsequent process S555, it is determined whether or not the setting step of the set jackpot winning probability is "3". If the determination is affirmative (process S555: Yes), in process S556, it is determined whether or not the count value of the advance notice counter is "2". If it is a negative determination (process S556: No), it returns. As a result, in the process S505 (FIG. 23), a pseudo-symbol variation effect of the loss variation that implements the "cut-in notice" is performed.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S556 (process S556: Yes), "1" is set in the loss time prohibition flag in the process S557. In the subsequent process S558, the count value of the advance notice counter is reset to "0". Then return. As a result, in the process S505 (FIG. 23), a pseudo-symbol variation effect of the loss variation that implements the "cut-in notice" is performed.

If the negative determination is made in the process S555 (process S555: No), it is determined in the process S559 whether or not the count value of the advance notice counter is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S559: No), it returns. As a result, in the process S505 (FIG. 23), a pseudo-symbol variation effect of the loss variation that implements the "cut-in notice" is performed.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S559 (process S559: Yes), "1" is set in the loss time prohibition flag in the process S557. In the subsequent process S558, the count value of the advance notice counter is reset to "0". Then return. As a result, in the process S505 (FIG. 23), a pseudo-symbol variation effect of the loss variation that implements the "cut-in notice" is performed.

(9-4. Waiting process)
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is configured to be initialized by assuming that the player has changed when the standby state in which the first special figure or the second special figure has not changed reaches a predetermined number of times. The initialization is executed by the "waiting process" shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 25, the "waiting process" first opposes whether or not the game is stopped in the process S600. In this case, the game stop is considered to be stopped when the change of the first special figure or the second special figure is not carried out, there is no hold memory of the first special figure and the second special figure, and the game is not in the big hit game state. .. If it is a negative determination (process S600: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S600 (process S600: Yes), it is determined in the process S601 whether or not the count value of the advance notice counter is "0". If the count value of the advance notice counter is "0" and a negative determination is made (process S601: No), it is determined in the process S602 whether or not the loss prohibition flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S602: No), it returns.

If the affirmative determination (process S601: Yes) in the process S601 or the affirmative determination (process S602: Yes) in the process S602, "1" is added to the count value of the standby counter for counting the standby state in the process S603. do.

In the subsequent process S604, it is determined whether or not the count value of the standby counter is a predetermined value (for example, 300 times). If it is a negative determination (process S604: No), it returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S604 (process S604: Yes), the notice counter is reset to "0" in the process S605. In addition, the prohibition flag at the time of loss is also reset to "0". In the subsequent process S606, the count value of the standby counter is reset to "0". Then return.
(10. Action and effect of the first embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, a hit / fail determination means (process S313, process S314) that determines whether or not a hit is true based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a variable display means 28A that displays variation in identification information according to the result of the hit / fail determination. , 28B, and so on. Further, when the winning / failing determination is won and the specific display result is displayed on the variable display, the special game executing means (process S405) that shifts to the special gaming state, and the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determination means in response to an external instruction. The winning probability is provided with a setting means (process S7) that can be selected from a plurality of types provided in stages, and further, the effect display is performed based on the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means. The effect display means 21 to be executed and the setting stage suggestion effect means (process S504, process S508) for performing the setting stage suggestion effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability set by the setting means in the effect display means 21. Be prepared. Then, the setting stage suggestion effect means performs the setting stage suggestion effect on the effect display based on the variable display of the identification information, and there is a possibility that the setting stage suggestion effect will be won by the hit / fail judgment when the setting stage suggestion effect is performed. The second is that the setting stage of the winning probability is higher than that of the first setting stage by the setting means, and the production of the high expectation that raises the expectation of winning is higher than that at the time of the loss. It is assumed that the degree of expectation for winning by the winning / failing judgment is lower when the setting stage of is set. Further, when the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the second setting stage by the setting means, the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect is increased by satisfying a specific preset condition. It is configured to include means (process S507).

According to the pachinko machine 1, the reliability of the notice of winning the big hit (the degree of expectation for the big hit) is high because the setting stage suggestion effect (cut-in notice) is carried out. In particular, it is possible to make the jackpot notice more reliable than the setting stage where the jackpot winning probability is low. On the other hand, if the probability of winning a big hit is high, there is a high possibility that the big hit will not be won. For this reason, it is highly possible that the player wants to win but the player loses the winning probability, so even if he / she does not win, he / she does not have to be discouraged, suggesting the setting stage. The value of the production can be increased. And if the setting stage suggestion effect deviates a certain number of times, it can be judged that it is a high probability setting stage, so it makes me worried that the setting stage suggestion effect may deviate due to the appearance. It may be a notice. Therefore, it is possible to increase the reliability of the big hit notice of the production by implementing the setting stage suggestion effect to some extent, and to suppress the anxiety that the setting stage suggestion effect may be disengaged. In this way, the pachinko machine 1 not only suggests the setting stage suggestion effect of the setting stage, but also can improve the fun of the setting stage suggestion effect by showing the expectation of the big hit winning. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine with a rich interest that has never been seen before.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 differs in specific conditions (number of times the production is performed) for increasing the reliability of the jackpot notice of the "cut-in notice" at the setting stages "2" and "3" where the jackpot winning probability is high. It is a configuration to make it. According to this, in the setting stages "2" and "3", the setting stage can be suggested even by the timing when the reliability of the big hit notice changes.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, in the setting stages "2" and "3", after increasing the reliability of the jackpot notice of the "cut-in notice", the preset initial condition (standby state) is satisfied. It is a configuration that returns the expectation level before increasing the reliability of the jackpot notice of "cut-in notice". According to this, when a new player starts a game, the "cut-in notice" does not come off, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being mistaken for a setting with a low winning probability.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a notice counter that counts the "cut-in notice" that was executed when the hit / fail judgment was lost, and a flag that prohibits the implementation of the "cut-in notice" at the time of the loss. Each of the above is configured to be reset after the waiting state of the game has elapsed for a predetermined period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be reset under other conditions. For example, the notice counter and the off-off prohibition flag may be reset when a big hit occurs, or may be reset when a big hit occurs after the "cut-in notice" is executed.

[Second Example]
(11. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment has a configuration in which a big hit notice is given during a special figure change by a “cut-in notice” which is a setting stage suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, in this embodiment, a pachinko machine having a configuration in which a “cut-in notice”, which is a setting stage suggestion effect, gives a notice of transition to a probabilistic game state after the end of the big hit game during the big hit game will be described. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the first embodiment, and the differences will be mainly described.

The pachinko machine of this embodiment has a setting stage suggestion effect (cut-in) that suggests which set value the winning probability of the first special figure or the second special figure is set in the big hit game effect display during the big hit game. Notice) is implemented.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine can shift to the probable change game state after the big hit game is completed when the "cut-in notice" is performed on the big hit game effect display during the big hit game. It is a high-expectation production that raises the expectation of transition to the probabilistic gaming state, which is higher than when the sex does not shift. Furthermore, for pachinko machines, the expectation of transition to the probabilistic gaming state is lower when the "cut-in notice" is set to the setting stage where the jackpot probability setting stage is considered to be high probability. There is. Furthermore, when the setting stage of the jackpot probability is set to the setting stage where the jackpot probability is set to the high probability, the pachinko machine raises the expectation of "cut-in notice" by satisfying a specific preset condition. It is configured as follows.

An example of the jackpot game effect display and the setting stage suggestion effect (cut-in notice) display form will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26A shows the effect of the start interval of the jackpot game, and the fighter image 710, which is a character of the fighter effect mode, is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 in the upper half thereof. Then, in the lower half of the display screen, a jackpot pseudo-effect symbol 702 composed of a three-digit number or the like corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed.

When the first round of the jackpot game is started after the jackpot start interval, as shown in FIG. 26B, a round display 721 indicating the number of rounds is implemented on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In both cases, the aerial battle video 711 will be unfolded. The effect of the aerial line image 711 is a promotion effect of whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the end of the big hit game. For example, it is desirable to have a configuration that notifies that if an enemy airplane can be defeated, it will shift to a probabilistic game state. Furthermore, in the promotion effect, it is possible to make a "cut-in notice" appear before destroying an enemy airplane.

When the jackpot game progresses and reaches the fifth round, as shown in FIG. 26 (c), a "cut-in notice" which is a setting stage suggestion effect is carried out by lottery. In the "cut-in notice", the Tatsuyoshi cut-in image 741 is displayed in the center of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 against the background of the round display 721 and the aerial battle image 711. It is desirable that the display of the Tatsuyoshi cut-in image 741 ends with the end of the fifth round. After that, if it is a promotion production that shifts to the probable change game state after the big hit game is over, the image of destroying the enemy plane will be developed.

(11-1. Appearance rate and reliability of suggestion effect at the setting stage of the second embodiment)
In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the "cut-in notice", which is a setting stage suggestion effect, has a different frequency of being executed for each setting stage of the jackpot probability. As shown in FIG. 27, when the setting stage is "1", the appearance rate is about 1/5, and when the setting stage is "2", the appearance rate is about 1/4, and the setting stage is In the case of "3", the appearance rate is about 1/4.

Further, the "cut-in notice" which is a setting stage suggestion effect has a configuration in which the reliability of the probability change notice which suggests that the probability changes after the big hit game is different for each setting stage of the big hit probability. As shown in FIG. 28, the reliability of the probability change notice of the "cut-in notice" is set to "100%" if the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "1".

When the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "2", the reliability of the "cut-in notice" regarding the probability change notice is "80%" when the first production is performed from the predetermined start time. Further, the reliability at the time of performing the second and subsequent productions from the predetermined start is set to "100%". For example, the predetermined start time is the initialization time of the "cut-in notice", and it is considered that the player has changed when the standby state in which the first special figure or the second special figure has not changed reaches a predetermined number of times. It is desirable to initialize.

When the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "3", the reliability of the probability change notice of the "cut-in notice" is "80%" at the time of the first and second production execution from the predetermined start time. Then, the reliability at the time of performing the third and subsequent productions from the predetermined start is set to "100%". For example, the predetermined start time is the initialization time of the "cut-in notice", and it is considered that the player has changed when the standby state in which the first special figure or the second special figure has not changed reaches a predetermined number of times. It is desirable to initialize.

In the "cut-in notice" which is a setting stage suggestion effect, the appearance rate is set as high as about 1/4 when the setting stage of the jackpot probability is "2" or "3". However, if the "cut-in notice" is carried out a specific number of times, it will not be carried out at the time of non-probability change that does not change after the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, if the jackpot probability setting step is "2" and the jackpot probability setting step is "3" and the jackpot probability setting step is "3", the "cut-in notice" is not executed at the time of non-probability change. .. Therefore, the appearance rate of the "cut-in notice" is the highest at 1/4, and the appearance rate decreases according to the number of times the "cut-in notice" is carried out.

In addition, "cut-in notice" adjusts the appearance rate by increasing the appearance rate at the time of probability change in order to adjust the appearance rate that will decrease because it will not be implemented at the time of non-probability change when the reliability of the probability change notice is improved. You may do it.

(11-2. Production control processing of the second embodiment)
Next, control regarding the implementation of the setting stage suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 30. In the setting stage suggestion effect, whether or not to perform the effect is set by the "effect control process B" shown in FIG. 29. The “effect control process B” is a program process executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 29, first, in the process S700, whether or not the “effect control process B” has received the start command of the fifth round of the jackpot game from the main control device 40 (see the process S413 in FIG. 17). judge. If it is a negative determination (process S700: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S700 (process S700: Yes), the process S701 sets the effect pattern of the jackpot game based on the information included in the jackpot game start command from the main control device 40.

In the subsequent process S702, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is a jackpot game that changes probablely after the end of the jackpot game. If it is affirmative (process S702: Yes), a lottery is performed in process S703 to determine whether or not to carry out the "cut-in notice" which is a setting stage suggestion effect. As described above, the "cut-in notice" is carried out with a probability of about 1/5 or about 1/4 depending on the setting stage.

After that, in the process S704, the operation of the big hit game effect is started. By this processing, the effect command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol display device 21 via the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 performs the big hit game effect.

Further, in the process S704, the effect command transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 includes a lottery result as to whether or not to execute the "cut-in notice" of the process S703. If the lottery result is to carry out the "cut-in notice", the "cut-in notice" will be carried out during the game of the fifth round. The "cut-in notice" will end at the end of the fifth round.

If the negative determination is made in the process S702 (process S702: No), it is determined in the process S705 whether or not the set step of the jackpot winning probability is "2" or "3". If it is a negative determination (process S705: No), the process proceeds to process S704 and a big hit game effect is performed.

In this case, if the lottery result is that the "peeping notice" is to be carried out in the process S502, the "peeping notice" is to be carried out during the change before the reach effect of the change is carried out. It should be noted that the "peeping notice" should be terminated before the reach effect of the fluctuation is carried out.

Further, the processing S702 and the processing S705, the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability is "1", and the "cut-in notice" is not executed at the time of non-probability change.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S705 (process S705: Yes), it is determined in the process S706 whether or not the loss prohibition flag is "0". If it is a negative determination (process S706: No), the process proceeds to process S704 and a big hit game effect is performed.

In the processing of processing S702 to processing S706, the setting stage of the jackpot winning probability is "2", and one "cut-in notice" has already been carried out, and the reliability of the production has increased to 100%, or the jackpot winning. If the probability setting stage is "3" and the "cut-in notice" has already been executed twice and the reliability of the production has risen to 100%, the loss prohibition flag will be "1" and the loss will change. The implementation of "cut-in notice" is prohibited.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S706 (process S706: Yes), a lottery is performed in the process S707 to determine whether or not to perform the "cut-in notice" when the loss changes.

(11-3. Cut-in notice lottery process B at the time of deviation (non-probability change))
In this case, the lottery for whether or not to carry out the "cut-in notice" is executed by the "cut-in notice lottery process B at the time of disconnection" shown in FIG. In the "cut-in notice lottery process B at the time of disconnection", first, in process S751, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to carry out the "cut-in notice". As mentioned above, the "cut-in notice" is carried out with a probability of about 1/4.

In the subsequent process S752, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery is a winning that implements the "cut-in notice". If it is a negative determination (process S752: No), it returns.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S752 (process S752: Yes), a setting is made to execute the "cut-in notice" in the subsequent process S753. Further, in the process S754, "1" is added to the notice count value of the notice counter that counts the number of times the "cut-in notice" is performed.

In the subsequent process S755, it is determined whether or not the setting step of the set jackpot winning probability is "3". If the determination is affirmative (process S755: Yes), in process S756, it is determined whether or not the count value of the advance notice counter is "2". If it is a negative determination (process S756: No), it returns. As a result, in the process S705 (FIG. 29), the jackpot game effect at the time of non-probability change in which the "cut-in notice" is carried out is carried out.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S756 (process S756: Yes), "1" is set in the loss time prohibition flag in the process S757. In the subsequent processing S758, the count value of the advance notice counter is reset to "0". Then return. As a result, in the process S705 (FIG. 29), the jackpot game effect at the time of non-probability change in which the "cut-in notice" is carried out is carried out.

If the negative determination is made in the process S755 (process S755: No), it is determined in the process S759 whether or not the count value of the advance notice counter is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S759: No), it returns. As a result, in the process S705 (FIG. 29), the jackpot game effect at the time of non-probability change in which the "cut-in notice" is carried out is carried out.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S759 (process S759: Yes), "1" is set in the loss time prohibition flag in the process S757. In the subsequent processing S758, the count value of the advance notice counter is reset to "0". Then return. As a result, in the process S705 (FIG. 29), the jackpot game effect at the time of non-probability change in which the "cut-in notice" is carried out is carried out.
(12. Action and effect of the second embodiment)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, a hit / fail determination means (process S313, process S314) that determines whether or not a hit is true based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a variable display means 28A that displays variation in identification information according to the result of the hit / fail determination. , 28B, and so on. In addition, a special game implementation means (process S405) that shifts to a special game state when a specific display result is displayed in a variable display after winning a win / fail judgment, and a privileged game that is advantageous for winning a win / fail judgment after the end of the special game state. Probability of any one of a plurality of types in which the winning probability of the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determination means is provided stepwise in response to an external instruction and the privileged game transitioning means (process S435) that enables the transition to the state. The effect display means 21 is provided with a setting means (process S7) that can be selected, and further, the effect display is executed based on the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means, and the setting step of the winning probability set by the setting means. The setting stage suggestion effect means (process S504, process S508) for carrying out the setting stage suggestion effect suggesting is provided by the effect display means 21. Then, the setting stage suggestion effect means performs the setting stage suggestion effect on the effect display of the special game state, and shifts to the privilege game state after the end of the special game state when the setting stage suggestion effect is performed. The setting stage of the winning probability is higher than the first setting stage by the setting means, with the production of high expectation that raises the expectation for the privilege game state higher than when the possibility of doing is not changed, and the setting stage suggestion production. It is assumed that the expectation of shifting to the privileged gaming state is lower when the second setting stage, which is considered to have a high probability, is set. Further, when the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the second setting stage by the setting means, the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect is increased by satisfying a specific preset condition. It is configured to include means (process S706).

According to the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the reliability (expectation for probability change) of the probability change notice after the big hit game is high by implementing the setting stage suggestion effect (cut-in notice). In particular, it is possible to make the probability change notice more reliable than the setting stage where the jackpot winning probability is low. On the other hand, if the probability of winning a big hit is high, there is a high possibility that the probability will not change after the big hit game is completed. For this reason, it is highly possible that the player wants the player to change the probability, but the probability of winning the jackpot is higher if the player does not change the probability. The value of the stage suggestion production can be increased. Then, if the setting stage suggestion effect is deviated a certain number of times, it can be determined that the setting stage has a high probability. Therefore, by implementing the setting stage suggestion effect to some extent, the reliability of the probabilistic change notice of the effect can be increased, and by implementing the setting stage suggestion effect, it is possible to suppress anxiety that the effect may be non-probable. In this way, this pachinko machine not only suggests the setting stage of the setting stage suggestion effect, but also improves the fun of the setting stage suggestion effect by showing the degree of expectation for the probability change transition after the big hit game ends. It is possible to realize a pachinko machine with a rich interest that has never been seen before.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 differs in specific conditions (number of times the production is performed) for increasing the reliability of the probability change notice of the "cut-in notice" at the setting stages "2" and "3" where the jackpot winning probability is high. It is a configuration to make it. According to this, in the setting stages "2" and "3", the setting stage can be suggested even by the timing when the reliability of the probability change notice changes.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, in the setting stages "2" and "3", after increasing the reliability of the probability change notice of the "cut-in notice", the preset initial condition (standby state) is satisfied. It is a configuration that returns the expectation level before increasing the reliability of the probability change notice of "cut-in notice". According to this, when a new player starts a game, the "cut-in notice" does not come off, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being mistaken for a setting with a low winning probability.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, a notice counter that counts the "cut-in notice" that was executed even though it was a non-probable change, and a flag that prohibits the implementation of the "cut-in notice" at the time of a non-probable change. Each of the above is configured to be reset after the waiting state of the game has elapsed for a predetermined period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and resetting may be performed under other conditions. For example, the notice counter and the disengagement prohibition flag may be reset when a probability change occurs, or may be reset when a probability change occurs after the "cut-in notice" is executed.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned examples, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the present invention may be applied to a spinning-type gaming machine, and further, the present invention collects a launched gaming ball inside the gaming machine, launches it again by a launching device, and stores a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that manages the number of balls held by a player as data by using.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 15: Effect button, 16 jog dial, 21: Effect symbol display device (effect display means), 23: 1st special figure start port (start port), 24: 2nd special figure start Mouth (starting port), 28A: 1st special figure display device (variation display means), 28B: 2nd special figure display device (variation display means), 40: main control device (hit / fail determination means, special game execution means, privilege Game transition means, setting means), 42: Sub-integrated control device (entertainment stage suggestion effect means, effect expectation increase means)

Claims (3)

A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A variable display means for displaying variable display of identification information according to the result of the pass / fail determination,
A special game execution means that shifts to a special game state when a specific display result is displayed on the variation display after winning the hit / fail judgment.
After the end of the special gaming state, the privileged game transition means that enables the transition to the privileged gaming state that is advantageous for winning the winning / failing determination, and
A setting means capable of selecting the winning probability of the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determination means from a plurality of types provided in stages according to an instruction from the outside, and a setting means.
An effect display means that executes an effect display based on the variation display of the identification information by the variation display means, and
The setting stage suggestion effect means for carrying out the setting stage suggestion effect suggesting the setting stage of the winning probability set by the setting means by the effect display means.
The setting stage suggestion effect means performs the setting stage suggestion effect on the effect display of the special gaming state.
When the setting stage suggestion effect is performed, the possibility of shifting to the privileged gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is higher than when it does not shift, and the effect of high expectation that raises the expectation for the privileged gaming state is increased. Toshi,
Further, when the setting stage suggestion effect is set by the setting means to the second setting stage in which the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the second setting stage having a higher probability than the first setting stage, the game shifts to the privileged gaming state. Expectations are low and none,
Further, when the setting stage of the winning probability is set to the second setting stage by the setting means, the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect is increased by satisfying a specific preset condition. Equipped with a means to raise the degree of production expectation,
A gaming machine characterized by that. As the second setting step, a plurality of types of setting steps having different winning probabilities are provided.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect expectation increasing means is different from the specific condition for increasing the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect at each setting stage of the second setting stage. The effect expectation increasing means increases the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect, and then increases the expectation of the setting stage suggestion effect to win by satisfying the preset initial conditions. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which returns to the expected degree of.

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