JP6571604B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko machines among the gaming machines, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the area for launching the game ball (making the game ball flow down) is adjusted by adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball There is something possible. In Patent Document 1, by making a notification regarding the launch strength of a game ball, a recommended launch strength of a game ball, that is, a game area where launching a game ball is recommended is notified.

JP, 2006-107024, A (mainly paragraph [0152])

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is started based on a command transmitted at a timing when the recommended launch intensity of the game ball is changed. However, for example, when it becomes impossible to report the game ball launch intensity due to the occurrence of static electricity or the like, there is a possibility that the game ball launch intensity cannot be properly reported.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing notification regarding the firing strength of a game ball.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game triggered by a game ball entering a starting port , based on control information from a first control unit and the first control unit. A second control unit capable of executing processing, and a notification means for performing notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, wherein the start port includes a first start port and a second start port. When the launch intensity of the game ball is the first launch intensity, the game ball is more easily guided to the first start opening than the second start opening, while the launch intensity of the game ball is the second launch intensity. The game ball is more easily guided to the second starting port than the first starting port, and the first control unit changes the symbol variation with the start of the symbol variation game. game fluctuation time is determined variation pattern associated, the second control unit A storage unit that recommended possible recommended information identifying the radiation strength of the game balls are is stored, wherein the first control information outputted from the control unit to the second control unit, the first start hole Specific control information triggered by a game ball entering the game and specific control information triggered by a game ball entering the second start opening, and the specific control information includes the variation Information that can identify the pattern is included, in the storage unit, the recommended information is updated based on the specific control information, in the notification means, a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommended information is performed , In the notification means, a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the specific control information triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start opening, and the entry of the game ball into the second start opening Regarding the launch intensity of game balls based on specific control information as an opportunity It is possible to run each intellectual.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game triggered by a game ball entering a starting port, based on control information from a first control unit and the first control unit. A second control unit capable of executing the process; a notification unit for performing notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball; and a state control unit for controlling to one of the first state and the second state. The start port includes a first start port and a second start port, and when in the first state, no game ball enters the second start port, or The game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port than in the second state, and the first control unit associates the variation time of the symbol variation game with the start of the symbol variation game. The determined variation pattern is determined, and the second control unit launches a recommended game ball. The control information output from the first control unit to the second control unit includes a storage unit in which recommended information capable of specifying the degree is stored. Specific control information triggered by the game and specific control information triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port, and the storage unit updates the recommended information based on the specific control information The specific control information includes first control information and second control information, and the first control information includes any state of the first state and the second state. The second control information includes information that can identify the variation pattern, and the notification means provides a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommended information. The notification means is triggered by a game ball entering the second starting port. Of specific control information that, notification regarding radiation strength of game balls based on the first control information.

In the gaming machine that solves the above-described problems, a symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters the starting port, and after the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the grand prize opening is opened. In a gaming machine that grants a big hit game, a first control unit, a second control unit capable of executing processing based on control information from the first control unit, and notification means for performing notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball The first control unit determines a variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game with the start of the symbol variation game, and the second control unit recommends the game A storage unit storing recommended information capable of specifying the launch strength of the ball, and the control information output from the first control unit to the second control unit includes a game ball entering the start port Specific control information triggered by Special control information triggered by a game ball entering a prize opening, and the specific control information includes information that can identify the variation pattern, and the storage unit includes the specific control information. The recommended information is updated based on the notification information, and the notification means provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommendation information, and the notification means specifies the game ball entering the start port as a trigger. It is possible to execute a notification regarding the launch strength of the game ball based on the control information and a notification regarding the launch strength of the game ball based on the special control information triggered by the entrance of the game ball into the prize winning opening.

  According to this invention, it is possible to appropriately perform notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball.

The perspective view of a pachinko machine. The front view of a game board. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern, and the high-order data and low-order data contained in a fluctuation pattern designation | designated command. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The figure which shows an opening command, a round command, and an ending command. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the concrete execution aspect of an intensity | strength alert | report effect. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows an example of the concrete execution aspect of an intensity | strength alert | report effect. The timing chart which shows an example which returns to the condition which can alert | report the launch intensity of a game ball based on the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command, after falling into the situation which cannot alert | report the launch intensity of a game ball. The timing chart which shows an example of the change of the execution aspect of the intensity | strength alert | report effect in a high base state. The timing chart which shows an example which returns to the condition which can alert | report the launch intensity of a game ball based on an opening command, after falling into the situation which cannot alert | report the launch intensity of a game ball. The timing chart which shows an example which returns to the condition which can alert | report the launch intensity of a game ball based on recommendation information, after falling into the situation where the alert | report regarding the launch intensity of a game ball cannot be performed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 12 that is fixed to an island facility such as an amusement shop, and a mounting frame 13 that is pivotally supported so that the installation frame 12 can be opened and closed. The mounting frame 13 is a frame for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 13 includes a protective glass 14 for protecting gaming parts mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 14 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 13 a of the mounting frame 13. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 15 on the front side of the mounting frame 13. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 15. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 15.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16 on the front side of the mounting frame 13. The decoration lamp 16 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of causing the built-in light emitter to emit light, blink, and extinguish as one effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17 on the front side of the mounting frame 13. As one of the effects, the speaker 17 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as “voice effects”) for outputting sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the mounting frame 13.
As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 in a front view. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21 a that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 15 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a reverse prevention valve 21b for preventing a game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 15 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and the reversal prevention is located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. The game area 21 is reached through the valve 21b. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as "first special game") that displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner and finally displays the first special symbol in a fixed stop state. To do. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as "second special game") that displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner and finally displays the second special symbol in a fixed stop state. To do. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. “Definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a loss symbol is derived, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when a big win is won, a big win game is awarded after the end of the special game to be won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c indicates that the number of times the first special game is held (hereinafter referred to as “first special hold number”) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display) in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays the number of times the second special game has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as “second special hold number”) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display) in a recognizable manner. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4, respectively. Further, the first special game whose execution is suspended can be said to be the first special game before execution. Similarly, the second special game whose execution is suspended can be said to be the second special game before execution.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as “normal game”) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and a normal symbol is finally derived. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an unusual symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the deviation. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary winning lottery) is won, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and then the normal winning game is awarded after the normal winning game ends. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish the starting condition of the second special game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display portion 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays the number of normal games whose execution is being held (hereinafter referred to as “normal hold number”) so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. To do. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the normal holding number is four.

  The information display panel 22 includes a right-handed display portion 22g. As will be described in detail later, the right-handed display unit 22g of the present embodiment executes notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. Further, the information display panel 22 may include a round number display unit that displays the number of round games during the big hit game. The plurality of display units do not need to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22), and may be separately provided on a member different from the present embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center frame 23 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 26 corresponding to a first start port. The first start port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first start opening 26 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 26. For example, a ball path (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the first start port 26, and a first start sensor SE1 is disposed in the ball path. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the first special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 27 that corresponds to a second start port. The second start port 27 is located in the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the second start port 27, and a second start sensor SE2 is disposed in the ball passage. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special game can be satisfied and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The second start port 27 includes a first variable member 28 corresponding to an opening / closing member. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or can enter the second start port 27, and a game ball can hardly enter or enter the second start port 27. It is possible to operate in a closed state that cannot be performed. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the first variable member 28 is operated in an open state when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a winning lottery for normal winning is won).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the start port includes the first start port 26 as the first start port and the second start port 27 as the second start port. In the present embodiment, the first start port 26 as the first start port is configured to be able to enter the ball at all times, and the second start port 27 as the second start port is a first variable as an opening / closing member. A member 28 is provided. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 27 has an opening / closing member, while the first starting port 26 does not have an opening / closing member.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 29 corresponding to a special winning means. The big winning opening 29 is located in the game area 21 on the lower right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board 20 is connected to the grand prize winning opening 29, and a count sensor SE3 is disposed in the ball passage. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or enter a game winning opening 29, and a game ball can hardly enter or enter a game winning entrance 29. It is possible to operate in a closed state where it cannot. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the second variable member 30 is operated in an open state when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a win is won). In the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the special winning opening 29.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is opened with a gate opening that is open so that a game ball can be always entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through is provided at the gate opening. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for a normal game can be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 32. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered the first start port 26, the second start port 27, and the big winning port 29 are discharged from the out port 32 to the outside of the machine. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not satisfy the start condition for the special game or the start condition for the normal game, but pays a smaller number of game balls as prize balls than when the game balls enter the big prize opening 29. You may provide the winning opening (what is called a normal winning opening and a general winning opening) where the payout conditions to be issued are satisfied. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path through which game balls flow down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the launch strength of the game ball as a route through which the game ball flows down in the game area 21. The path through which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area where the game ball flows down. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of routes, the first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) to the out port 32, and the right side of the center frame 23 to the out port 32. And a second route R2. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or not all overlap.

  In the following description, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right is indicated as the left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL The region to be performed may be indicated as a right region R2a. The route flowing down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2. The left region R1a is a region near the guide passage 21a, and conversely, the right region R2a is a region away from the guide passage 21a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the player operates the launch handle 15 to adjust the launch strength of the game ball, thereby dividing the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, It becomes possible to allow a game ball to enter the start opening 26, the second start opening 27, the big winning opening 29, or the gate 31. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region R2a. 2. There is a possibility of entering the start opening 27, the big winning opening 29, or the gate 31. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region R1a and may enter the first start port 26. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first starting port 26 is in the first route R1. Further, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second starting port 27, the big winning port 29, and the gate 31 are provided on the second route R2.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball flows down on the first route R1, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start port 27, the big winning port 29, and the gate 31 is low. Further, when the game ball flows down on the second route R2, there is a low possibility that the game ball enters the first start port 26. In the following description, of the firing strengths of the game balls, the launch strength that is fired so that the game balls flow down on the first route R1 is indicated as the first launch strength, and the game balls flow down on the second route R2. The firing strength thus fired is denoted as the second firing strength. In addition, launching a game ball with the first launch strength may be indicated as “left-handed”, and launching a game ball with the second launch strength may be indicated as “right-handed”.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is a probability of winning a big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state corresponding to the first state and a high base state corresponding to the second state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls emitted differs. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, since the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 27 is increased, the game state is advantageous to the player.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol in which the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The multiple types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbols Za, jackpot symbols Zb, and jackpot symbols Zc. The types of jackpots are determined for each type of jackpot symbol, and there are multiple types of jackpots. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big prize opening 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize opening 29 is until the first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. Opened. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect. Thus, when the big hit game is started, the big winning opening 29 as the special winning means is opened after the opening period ends, and the big hit game ends with the end of the ending period.

  In the jackpot symbols classified into jackpot symbols Za and Zc, a jackpot game having a maximum number of round games of 10 is defined. In the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Zb, a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is four is defined. In addition, it is possible to easily enter a predetermined upper limit number of game balls into the big hit symbols classified into the big hit symbols Za and Zc, the upper limit time for which the big winning opening 29 is opened in one round game. Time (for example, 25 seconds) is defined. On the other hand, in the big hit symbol classified as the big hit symbol Zb, the upper limit time that the big winning opening 29 is opened in one round game is the time when it is difficult to enter a predetermined upper limit number of game balls ( For example, it is determined to be less than 4 seconds). For example, for the big hit symbol classified as the big hit symbol Zb, the upper limit time for the big winning opening 29 to be released in one round game is the time when it is difficult to enter the game ball (for example, 0.4 seconds). ). Further, for example, for the big hit symbol classified as the big hit symbol Zb, the upper limit time that the big winning opening 29 is opened in one round game is set to the one time determined for the big hit symbol classified as the big hit symbol Za, Zc. In the round game, it is determined that the time is shorter than the upper limit time that the special winning opening 29 is opened.

  In addition, the jackpot symbols classified into jackpot symbols Za and Zb are given a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given and the next jackpot game as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The high base state until it is set is determined. The jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Zc includes a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) until the end of the special game as a gaming state to be given after the jackpot game ends. Or a high base state until a jackpot game is awarded before the upper limit number of special games is finished.

  In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether the upper limit number of round games is large or small, the advantage is a relationship of “hit symbol Zb <hit symbol Za, Zc”. Further, from the viewpoint of ease of entering a game ball into the big winning opening 29 in one round game, the advantage is in the relationship of “hit symbol Zb <hit symbol Za, Zc”. Further, from the viewpoint of whether or not a high probability state is given, the advantage is in a relationship of “hit symbol Zc <hit symbol Za, Zb”. From the viewpoint of whether the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large or small, the advantage is a relationship of “hit symbol Zc <hit symbol Za, Zb”. Therefore, the jackpot symbol Za has a large upper limit of round games, is easy to enter the big winning opening 29 in round games, and has a high number of special games to which a high base state is given. Since a probability state is given, it can be said that it is the most advantageous jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the case of winning the big hit, the selection rate of the big hit symbol Za is 45% in the second special game and 10% in the first special game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the selection rate of the jackpot symbol Za when the jackpot is won is higher in the second special game than in the first special game. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game.

  In the following description, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Za is “first jackpot game”, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Zb is “second jackpot game”, and jackpot symbol Zc. The jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol that is classified into “3” is sometimes referred to as “third jackpot game”. Also, the type of jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game is “first jackpot”, the jackpot type corresponding to the second jackpot game is “second jackpot”, and the jackpot type corresponding to the third jackpot game is “third jackpot”. "Big hit" may be indicated.

Next, the playability in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened. When a big hit game is given and a game ball is fired at the second launch strength (right-handed), the game ball flowing down the second route R2 can easily enter the big prize opening 29. Enter the ball. On the other hand, when a big hit game is given and a game ball is fired at the first launch strength (when left-handed), the game ball flowing down the first route R1 goes to the big prize opening 29. It is difficult to enter the ball. Therefore, when the big hit game is given, the second launch strength is a launch strength that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared to the first launch strength. The first firing strength can be said to be the recommended launch strength (recommended strength) of the game ball when the big hit game is given (particularly when the big winning opening 29 is opened). The second launch strength can be said to be a launch strength of a game ball that is not recommended when a big hit game is given.

  In the low base state, when the game ball is launched at the second launch intensity (when it is hit right), even if the game ball flowing down the second route R2 passes through the gate 31, the second start port It is difficult for a game ball to enter 27 and to enter the first starting port 26. On the other hand, when a game ball is launched at the first launch intensity (when left-handed), there is a possibility that a game ball flowing down the first route R1 will enter at least the first start port 26. Therefore, in the low base state, the first firing strength is a firing strength that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared to the second firing strength. Therefore, it can be said that the first launch strength is the launch strength (recommended strength) of the game ball recommended in the low base state. In addition, the second launch strength can be said to be a launch strength (non-recommended strength) of a game ball that is not recommended in the low base state.

  On the other hand, in the high base state, when a game ball is fired at the second launch strength (when it is hit right), the game ball flowing down the second route R2 passes through the gate 31, and the second A game ball easily enters the start port 27. Therefore, in the high base state, the second launch intensity is a launch intensity that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared with the first launch intensity. It can be said that the second firing strength is the launching strength (recommended strength) of the game ball recommended in the high base state. The first launch strength can be said to be a launch strength (non-recommended strength) of a game ball that is not recommended in the high base state.

  In addition, in the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, effects symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally an effect symbol combination is derived. There is a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “production game”). The effect design is a design provided with decorations such as characters and patterns, and is used for diversifying display effects, and is also referred to as “decoration design”. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in a vertical direction (scroll display). The effect design in the first row is the so-called first design, the effect design in the second row is the so-called second design, and the effect design in the third row is the so-called third design.

  The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the off symbol is derived, the off symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbols based on the effect symbols are a combination of symbols such as “323”, “556”, [426], etc., where the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol is variably displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the first column and the third column) among a plurality of columns, and a column (in this embodiment, different from the specific column) , The second column) is a state in which the effect symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a first control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a second control unit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are provided on the back side of the game board 20. The sub board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, the sound effect by the speaker 17, and the display effect by the effect display device 25. As described above, the sub-board 41 as the second control unit can execute processing based on the control information from the main board 40 as the first control unit.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a. The main control ROM 40b stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, a lottery table used for predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation time of the special game is associated with the variation pattern. For this reason, it can be said that the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time of the special game. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

  The variation patterns include, for example, a big hit variation pattern and an outlier variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game, the production contents for finally deriving the big hit symbol by the production design through the reach production. The outlier variation pattern is associated with the content of the effect that causes the symbol combination to be finally derived after the reach effect or the reach effect as the effect content of the effect game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of variation patterns including variation patterns HP1 to HP8. Among the variation patterns HP1 to HP8 in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP1 to HP4 are big hit variation patterns, and the variation patterns HP5 to HP8 are dislocation variation patterns.

  The main control RAM 40c shown in FIG. 4 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Examples of information stored in the main control RAM 40c include a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. A software random number may be generated by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to various actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the various actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 is connected to the main board 40. The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, a lottery table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light-emitting effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the sound effect mode (contents) of the speaker 17.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Examples of information stored in the sub control RAM 41c include a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub-board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. A software random number may be generated by updating the value of the random number.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. Step S101). When the game ball is not in the first start port 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when the game ball is in the first start opening 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c as the upper limit number (this embodiment). In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S102). When the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  On the other hand, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1 (step S102). S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number command”) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the processing of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the second starting port 27 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number (this embodiment) stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S106). When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1 (step S106). S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “second hold number command”) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S108). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition for the second special game is satisfied. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not a big hit game and is not in a special game, while it makes a negative determination when it is a big hit game or during a special game. When the execution condition for the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. (Step S202). When the second special hold number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more ( Step S203). If the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, when the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a standby command indicating transition to the standby state has already been output. To do. When the standby command has already been output, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the standby command is not output, the main control CPU 40a stores the standby command in the output buffer.

  When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first hold number command that can specify the updated first special hold number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S205). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the random number information read in the processing of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not a big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win a jackpot may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning the jackpot (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game (step S207). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S207 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns HP1 to HP4.

  In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “symbol command”) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a stores predetermined control information (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern designation command”) in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S208). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the off symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S208 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns HP5 to HP8.

  In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can specify the determined symbol that has been lost. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that the main control CPU 40a may be configured to perform a reach effect before determining the deviation variation pattern. Then, when the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a is configured to determine the deviation variation pattern associated with the effect content that finally derives the symbol combination that is out of reach through the reach effect. Also good. On the other hand, when the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a is configured to determine the deviation variation pattern associated with the effect content that finally derives the symbol combination that does not reach the reach effect. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern designation command is control information including upper data and lower data. In the present embodiment, the processing of step S207 and step S208 can be said to be processing performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 26 corresponding to the first starting port. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command output by performing the processing of step S207 or step S208 is predetermined control information triggered by the game ball entering the first starting port 26 as the first starting port. It corresponds to. Note that the variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in the processing of step S207 and step S208 (the variation pattern designation command output from the main substrate 40 to the sub-substrate 41 by performing the processing of step S207 or step S208). Will be described in detail later.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the second special hold number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c. Update (step S209). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command that can specify the updated second special hold number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S210). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the random number information read in the process of step S210 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S211). The process of step S211 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not a big hit.

  When winning a big win (step S211: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game (step S212). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S210. In the process of step S212 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns HP1 to HP4.

  In the process of step S212, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can identify the determined jackpot symbol. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S211: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game (step S213). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the off symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S210. In the process of step S213 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns HP5 to HP8.

  In the process of step S213, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command that can identify the determined symbol that has been lost. In step S213, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern associated with the variation time of the special game as the special game (symbol variation game) starts to be executed. That is, on the main board 40 as the first control unit, the variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined with the start of the symbol variation game. Further, as shown in the special symbol input process (shown in FIG. 6) and the special symbol start process (shown in FIG. 7), in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first start port 26 and the second start port 27 A special game corresponding to the symbol variation game is executed when the game ball enters.

  In the present embodiment, the processing of step S212 and step S213 can be said to be processing performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 27 corresponding to the second starting port. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command output by performing the processing of step S212 or step S213 is predetermined control information triggered by the game ball entering the second starting port 27 as the second starting port. It corresponds to. Thus, in this embodiment, the control information output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit includes the entry of the game ball into the first start port. There are predetermined control information that is triggered, and predetermined control information that is triggered by a game ball entering the second starting port. Note that the variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in the processing of step S212 and step S213 (the variation pattern designation command output from the main substrate 40 to the sub-substrate 41 by performing the processing of step S212 or step S213). Will be described in detail later.

  When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a then controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbols, and outputs a game end command for deriving the symbol combination. To store.

  Here, based on FIG. 5, the variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in the processing of step S207, step S208, step S212, and step S213 will be described.

  As described above, the variation pattern designation command is configured to include upper data and lower data. The upper data included in the variation pattern designation command includes “80H”, “81H”, “82H”, and “83H”. The lower data included in the variation pattern designation command includes “01H”, “02H”, “03H”, “04H”, “05H”, “06H”, “07H”, and “08H”.

  In step S207, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the variation pattern HP1, the variation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “01H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP1 in step S207, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “01H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. Note that the main control CPU 40a can identify the low base state or the high base state by referring to a value set in a base state flag described later.

  In step S207, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP2, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “02H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP2 in step S207, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “02H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. Similarly, in step S207, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP3, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “03H” as the lower data is output to the output buffer. Store. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP3 in step S207, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “03H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. In step S207, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the variation pattern HP4, the variation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “04H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP4 in step S207, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “04H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do.

  In step S208, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the variation pattern HP5, the variation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “05H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP5 in step S208, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “05H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. In step S208, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the variation pattern HP6, the variation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “06H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP6 in step S208, the main pattern CPU 40a stores the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “06H” as the lower data in the output buffer. To do.

  Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP7 in step S208, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “07H” as the lower data is output to the output buffer. Store. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP7 in step S208, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “07H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. In step S208, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP8, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “80H” as the upper data and “08H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the variation pattern HP8 in step S208, the variation pattern designation command including “81H” as the upper data and “08H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do.

  In step S212, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP1, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “01H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP1 in step S212, the main pattern CPU 40a stores the fluctuation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “01H” as the lower data in the output buffer. To do. In step S212, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP2, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “02H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the variation pattern HP2 in step S212, the variation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “02H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do.

  Similarly, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP3 in step S212, a fluctuation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “03H” as the lower data is output to the output buffer. Store. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the variation pattern HP3 in step S212, the variation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “03H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. In step S212, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the variation pattern HP4, the variation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “04H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the variation pattern HP4 in step S212, the variation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “04H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do.

  In step S213, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP5, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “05H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP5 in step S213, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “05H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. In step S213, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP6, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “06H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the variation pattern HP6 in step S213, the variation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “06H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do.

  Similarly, in step S213, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP7, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “07H” as the lower data is output to the output buffer. Store. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the fluctuation pattern HP7 in step S213, the fluctuation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “07H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. In step S213, when the main control CPU 40a is in the low base state and determines the variation pattern HP8, the variation pattern designation command including “82H” as the upper data and “08H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state and determines the variation pattern HP8 in step S213, the variation pattern designation command including “83H” as the upper data and “08H” as the lower data is stored in the output buffer. To do.

  As described above, the lower pattern data of the variation pattern designation command differs depending on the variation pattern. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 can specify the variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command. As described above, the fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the predetermined control information includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, the upper pattern data of the variation pattern designation command differs depending on whether it is in the low base state or the high base state. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 can specify the low base state or the high base state from the variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the low base state when the upper data included in the variation pattern designation command is “80H” or “82H”, and is included in the variation pattern designation command. When the upper data is “81H” or “83H”, it is possible to specify the high base state. As described above, in the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the predetermined control information, information that can specify which state is the low base state corresponding to the first state or the high base state corresponding to the second state. It is included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the processes of step S207 and step S208 are the processes performed when the first special game is executed, that is, the game ball enters the first start opening 26 corresponding to the first start opening. This process is performed when a special game is executed with a ball as an opportunity. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the processes in step S212 and step S213 are processes performed when the second special game is executed, that is, the game ball is inserted into the second start port 27 corresponding to the second start port. This process is performed when a special game is executed with a ball as an opportunity.

  In the present embodiment, the higher order data of the variation pattern designation command differs depending on which of the first special game and the second special game is executed. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 can specify which of the first special game and the second special game is the special game from the variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the first special game when the upper data included in the variation pattern designation command is “80H” or “81H”, and is included in the variation pattern designation command. When the upper data to be played is “82H” or “83H”, it can be specified that the game is the second special game. As described above, the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the predetermined control information indicates which of the first special game and the second special game is selected (which one of the first start port and the second start port is the start port). Information indicating whether the game is a symbol variation game triggered by the entry of a game ball into the game.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game, and performs processing for outputting control information. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing the big hit processing. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big hit game is given after winning the big hit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 stores control information corresponding to the jackpot control information related to the jackpot game in the output buffer in association with the grant of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control information related to the jackpot game includes an opening command, a round command, and an ending command. The main control CPU 40a stores the control information corresponding to the jackpot control information in the output buffer, so that the jackpot control information related to the jackpot game is subordinated as the second control section from the main board 40 serving as the first control section. Output to the substrate 41.

  When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores an opening command corresponding to the big hit control information in the output buffer. Thereby, in this embodiment, an opening command is output from the main board | substrate 40 as a 1st control part to the sub board | substrate 41 as a 2nd control part.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a stores an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot in the output buffer. Specifically, when the first jackpot game is given based on the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Za, the main control CPU 40a stores the first jackpot opening command in the output buffer. When the second jackpot game is awarded based on the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Zb, the main control CPU 40a stores the second jackpot opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the third jackpot game is awarded based on the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Zc, the main control CPU 40a stores the third jackpot opening command in the output buffer.

  As described above, since the opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot is output to the sub-board 41, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 can specify the type of jackpot from the opening command. Therefore, the opening command as jackpot control information corresponds to including information that can identify the type of jackpot. Since the opening command is output to the sub board 41 with the start of the jackpot game, the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 can specify the start of the jackpot game by inputting the opening command. Accordingly, the opening command corresponding to the jackpot control information corresponds to including information that can specify the start of the jackpot game.

  The main control CPU 40a counts the opening time when the opening command is stored in the output buffer. At this time, for example, when the opening time varies depending on the type of jackpot, the main control CPU 40a counts the opening time according to the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the opening time to the passage of the opening time corresponds to the opening period. Since the opening command is output to the sub-board 41 when the opening time is started, that is, when the opening period is started, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 inputs the opening command. By doing so, the start of the opening period can be specified. Therefore, it can be seen that the jackpot control information includes an opening command (jackpot control information) including information indicating the start of the opening period.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game when the opening time has elapsed. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 according to the release mode (open pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the big hit game is completed.

  The main control CPU 40a stores a round command corresponding to the jackpot control information in the output buffer every time a round game is started. Since the round command is output to the sub board 41 when the round game is started, the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 specifies the start of the round game by inputting the round command. Can do. Therefore, the round command as the jackpot control information corresponds to including information indicating the start of the round game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a stores a round command corresponding to the type of jackpot in the output buffer. Specifically, during the granting of the first jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a stores the first jackpot round command in the output buffer. Further, during the granting of the second jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a stores the second jackpot round command in the output buffer. Further, during the granting of the third big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores the third big hit round command in the output buffer.

  Thus, since the round command corresponding to the type of jackpot is output to the sub board 41, the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 can specify the type of jackpot from the round command. Therefore, the round command as jackpot control information corresponds to including information that can identify the type of jackpot. Incidentally, even during the same type of big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores different round commands for each round game in the output buffer. For example, during the granting of the first jackpot game, the first jackpot round command output with the start of the first round game is the first jackpot round command output with the start of the second round game. And different. Therefore, from the round command, it is possible to specify the number of round games in the jackpot game. Thus, it can be seen that the jackpot control information includes a round command (jackpot control information) including information that can specify the number of round games in the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the first (first) round game in the big hit game to the end of the final round game corresponds to the round period.

  Further, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 40a stores an ending command corresponding to the jackpot control information in the output buffer. Further, when the ending command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a measures the ending time. At this time, for example, when the ending time varies depending on the type of jackpot, the main control CPU 40a counts the ending time according to the type of jackpot. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a stores an ending command corresponding to the type of jackpot in the output buffer. Specifically, during the grant of the first jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command for the first jackpot in the output buffer. Further, during the grant of the second jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a stores the second jackpot ending command in the output buffer. Further, during the granting of the third jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a stores the third jackpot ending command in the output buffer.

  Thus, since the ending command corresponding to the type of jackpot is output to the sub-board 41, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 can specify the type of jackpot from the ending command. Therefore, the round command as jackpot control information corresponds to including information that can identify the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, the period from when the ending time is measured until the ending time elapses corresponds to the ending period. Since the ending command is output to the sub-board 41 when the ending time is started, that is, when the ending period is started, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 inputs the ending command. By doing so, the start of the ending period can be specified. Therefore, it can be seen that the jackpot control information includes an opening command (jackpot control information) including information indicating the start of the ending period.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state to be given after the big hit game is ended based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game is ended. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high probability state when the jackpot game is ended.

  When the high control state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high control state when the big hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “high base state command”) that can specify the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is provided. Thus, by setting the value in the base state flag, the main control CPU 40a that controls to one of the low base state as the first state and the high base state as the second state serves as the state control means. Realize the function. In the present embodiment, since the main board 40 has the main control CPU 40a that realizes the function as the state control means, the first control unit has the state control means (or the function as the state control means). It corresponds to having.

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times zero ends. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as “low base state command”) that can specify the low base state in the output buffer.

  Incidentally, when a big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the probability state flag and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state. Set to base state flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a recommends that the recommended launch strength of the game ball be the second launch strength, that is, right-handed, from the start to the end of the big hit game (during the grant of the big hit game) The right-handed display part 22g of the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to display information that can be recognized (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed information”). In the following description, displaying right-handed information may be referred to as “right-handed notification”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the right-handed display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 so as to display right-handed information from the start to the end of the high base state.

  The main control CPU 40a recommends that the recommended launch strength of the game ball is the first launch strength from the start to the end of the low base state that is not in the big hit game, that is, left-handed is recommended. The right-handed display part 22g of the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to display information that can be recognized (hereinafter referred to as “left-handed information”). In the following description, displaying left-handed information may be referred to as “left-handed notification”. For example, the main control CPU 40a is configured such that the right-handed display unit 22g is turned on during a big hit game or a high base state, and the right-handed display unit 22g is turned off during a low base state that is not a big hit game. The display panel 22 is controlled.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). . When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of normal holdings.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, a normal symbol start process performed as an interrupt process by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holds stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal holdings is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal lottery (ordinary hit determination) of whether or not the normal hit. For example, in the case of adopting the above-described normal symbol probability variation control, the main control CPU 40a performs normal hits so that the probability of winning in normal hits is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. It is better to determine whether or not to win.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol variation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and sets the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. It is good to decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and displays the information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. The panel 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and opens the second starting port 27 according to the determined opening pattern. The first actuator A1 is controlled. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and plays one normal hit game in the high base state rather than the first opening pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

  In the present embodiment, it is easier to win a normal hit when a high base state corresponding to the second state than when a low base state corresponding to the first state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to win a normal win even in a low base state corresponding to the first state. The first variable member 28 is opened. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the base is in the low base state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 27 than in the high base state, but to the second start port 27. There is a possibility that game balls will enter.

  However, in a low base state corresponding to the first state, the game ball may be configured not to enter the second start port 27 corresponding to the second start port. For example, it may be configured not to win the normal hit when in the low base state, or to prevent the first variable member 28 from being in the open state even when the normal hit is won in the low base state. It may be configured. In such a configuration, the game ball does not enter the second start port when in the first state. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when in the first state, it may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port, as compared to the second state. It may be configured that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program will be described.
First, the restart process (reset process) performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

  The sub control CPU 41a of the present embodiment is configured to be restarted (reset) when a predetermined phenomenon occurs. When restarted, the sub control CPU 41a initializes various information such as a flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a accepts control information input from the main board 40 and resumes a process of executing a predetermined effect when a predetermined activation time has elapsed since the restart.

  Here, the phenomenon to be restarted is a state in which the sub-control CPU 41a cannot be controlled. For example, the phenomenon to be restarted is a state where a series of processing is repeated infinitely (so-called infinite loop) due to a defect (so-called bug) originally included in the sub-control program. . For example, the phenomenon to be restarted is that information is written (stored) in an area set to write-inhibited in the storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c due to a defect originally included in the sub-control program. This is the state to be done. In addition, a state in which a series of processing is repeated indefinitely or a state in which information is written to an area set to write prohibition is a flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c due to the occurrence of noise such as static electricity. It may be caused by the change of information such as.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to be restarted when a signal (reset signal) instructing reset is input from a power supply board (not shown). In such a case, it is conceivable that the sub control CPU 41a erroneously recognizes that a reset signal has been input and restarted due to the occurrence of noise such as static electricity. It is also conceivable that, due to the occurrence of noise such as static electricity, the power supply board erroneously outputs a reset signal, and the sub-control CPU 41a to which the reset signal is input is restarted.

Next, state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the high base state or the low base state by referring to the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the opening control command is input, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify that the big hit game is being played in the big hit state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command after inputting the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying that the big hit game is not in the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether or not the big hit game is being played by referring to the big hit state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect game as a general effect and an effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbol based on the effect symbol.

  When the reach condition is established, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination including a reach when performing a reach effect in the current effect game. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that the reach variation pattern is specified among the deviation variation patterns, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect lottery using a predetermined random number, and the effect lottery You may decide that you won.

  In addition, when the change control designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Therefore, it can be said that the variation pattern designation command is control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is executed based on the change pattern that can be specified from the change pattern designation command. To do. For example, the predetermined effects include a jackpot notice effect, a suggestion effect suggesting a gaming state, and the like.

  Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the event symbol upon input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count a change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a standby command, the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17 and the effect display device 25 are configured so that a standby effect (so-called demonstration effect) for notifying that the device is in a standby state is executed. Control at least one. For example, the standby effect includes an effect in which the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode, an effect in which a predetermined character image is displayed on the effect display device 25, or the like.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. In the following description, the “effect to notify about the launch intensity of the game ball” executed in the effect display device 25 is referred to as “strength notification effect”.

  The strength notification effect includes a right-handed notification effect for urging a right-hand strike and a left-handed notification effect for urging a left-hand strike. The right-handed notification effect is an effect for notifying that the recommended launch intensity of the game ball is the second launch intensity. On the other hand, the left-handed notification effect is an effect that notifies that the recommended launch intensity of the game ball is the first launch intensity. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 that executes the strength notification effect corresponds to notification means for performing notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect display device 25 realizes a function as a notification control unit that controls the notification unit. In the present embodiment, since the sub-control board 41 has the sub-control CPU 41a that realizes the function as the notification control means, the second control unit has the notification control means (or the function as the notification control means). It corresponds to having.

  The execution mode of the right-handed notification effect includes the opening mode during the opening period in the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the round mode during the round period in the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game, and the first jackpot game And an ending mode during the ending period in the third jackpot game. Also, the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect is whether the second big hit mode during the second big hit game, the high base state during the high base state, the big hit game or during the high base state. There is a provisional mode when it cannot be specified. In the present embodiment, the high base state aspect includes a first high base state aspect and a second high base state aspect.

  The opening aspect, the round aspect, the ending aspect, the second big hit aspect, the high base state middle aspect, and the provisional aspect of the right-handed notification effect differ in at least some of the components of the right-handed notification effect according to each aspect. . For example, the components of the right-handed notification effect include the type of image to be displayed, the size of the image to be displayed, and the position to be displayed. In addition, the component of the right-handed notification effect is the operation of an image when the image to be displayed is a moving image.

Here, based on FIG. 9 (a)-(d) and FIG. 10 (a)-(d), the specific example is demonstrated about the aspect of the right-handed alerting effect and the left-handed alerting effect.
As shown in FIG. 9 (a), for example, in the opening mode of the right-handed notification effect, an image G1 with a character string (please right-handed) that prompts right-handing in a right-pointing arrow is displayed in a display area 25r This is a mode of displaying large in the approximate center. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the right-handed notification effect is performed in the opening manner in the opening period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game, for example, the firing handle 15 is shown to be rotated. An image, an image showing the flow of a game ball when hit right, and the like may be displayed on the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, for example, in the round mode of the right-handed notification effect, an image G2 with a character string (right-handed) that prompts a right-handed strike in a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area 25r. It is the aspect displayed on. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the right-handed notification effect is performed in a round manner in the round period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game, for example, the big winning opening 29 is shown to be open. An image, an image for prompting a game ball to enter the special winning opening 29, or the like may be displayed on the effect display device 25.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, for example, the ending mode of the right-handed notification effect is a mode in which an image G3 simulating a right-pointing arrow is displayed small in the lower left corner of the display area 25r. Thus, the right-handed notification effect is not limited to an image including a character string that prompts a right-handed person. As shown in FIG. 9 (d), for example, in the second big hit mode of the right-handed notification effect, an image G4 with a character string (right-handed) that prompts a right-hand shot in a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the display area 25r. This is a mode of small display in the lower left corner.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, for example, in the first high base state aspect of the right-handed notification effect, an image G5 including a character string that prompts a right-handed (please right-handed) is displayed in the display area 25r. It is the aspect displayed along an upper edge part. As shown in FIG. 10B, for example, the second high base state aspect of the right-handed notification effect is an aspect in which the image G5 is displayed at the center of the display area 25r. Thus, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state, the image G5 is displayed in the center of the display area 25r. For this reason, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state, the right-handed notification is performed as compared with the case where the right-handed notification effect is executed in the first high base state. It is easy for the player to recognize that the performance is being executed, and it is easy for the player to grasp that the right strike is recommended.

  Even if it is not easy for the player to recognize that the right-handed notification effect is being executed by changing the position of the image displayed on the effect display device 25, the right-handed notification effect is generated by another method. It can also make it easier for the player to recognize that it is being executed. Examples of the “other methods” herein include a method of increasing the size of the displayed image, and the effect display device 25 without changing the position and size of the image displayed on the effect display device 25. There is a method of informing that right-handed is recommended in an effect device (for example, the speaker 17) different from the above. By the way, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the first high base state, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 and when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state. The image displayed on the effect display device 25 may be a different image. When the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is the right-handed notification effect executed in the first high base state. In addition, by making the image more conspicuous than the image displayed on the effect display device 25, the player may easily recognize that the right-handed notification effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, for example, in the temporary form of the right-handed notification effect, an image G6 including a character string for urging to right-handed (please right-handed) is displayed small in the approximate center of the display area 25r. It is an aspect. As shown in FIG. 10D, for example, in the left-handed notification effect, an image G7 including a character string that prompts left-handed (please return to left-handed) is displayed along the upper edge of the display area 25r. It is an aspect.

  In addition, the aspect of the right-handed notification effect described above is an exemplification, and any aspect can be used as long as the player can recognize the firing strength (right-handed) at which the game ball flows down the second route R2. It may be changed. For example, an image including a character string of a negative expression such as “Do not left-hand” may be displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, the mode of the left-handed notification effect described above is an example, and any mode is possible as long as the player can recognize the firing strength (right-handed) at which the game ball flows down the first route R1. You may change to For example, an image including a character string of a negative expression such as “Please do not strike right” may be displayed on the effect display device 25.

Next, processing for causing the sub control CPU 41a to cause the effect display device 25 to execute an intensity notification effect (right-handed notification effect, left-handed notification effect) will be described in detail.
The sub-control RAM 41c stores information (hereinafter referred to as “recommended information”) that can specify the recommended launch intensity of the game ball. For example, the recommended information may be a flag of the sub-control RAM 41c. The recommended information includes a value that can specify that the recommended launch strength of the game ball is the first launch strength (left-handed is recommended), or the recommended launch strength of the game ball is the second launch. A value capable of specifying the strength (recommended right-handed) is stored.

  The sub control CPU 41a updates the recommended information stored in the sub control RAM 41c as a storage unit based on the control information output from the main control CPU 40a. Specifically, when the opening control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the recommendation information to a value that can specify that right-handed is recommended. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a updates the value of the recommendation information to a value that can specify that right-handed is recommended. In addition, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the recommendation information to a value that can specify that right-handed is recommended.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the recommended information. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the recommended launch strength of the game ball based on the variation pattern designation command, and sets the recommended information according to the identified recommended launch strength of the game ball. Update the value. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the recommended information to a value that can specify that left-handed is recommended when the upper data of the input variation pattern designation command is “80H” or “82H”. To do. On the other hand, when the upper data of the input variation pattern designation command is “81H” or “83H”, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the value of the recommended information to a value that can specify that right-handed is recommended. In this way, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that left-handed is recommended when the upper data of the variation pattern designation command is “80H” or “82H”, and the upper order of the variation pattern designation command. Specify that left-handed is recommended when the data is “81H” or “83H”.

  As described above, the control information for updating the recommended information in the present embodiment includes the opening command, the round command, the ending command, and the variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, the opening command, the round command, the ending command, and the variation pattern designation command correspond to the specific control information.

  In this embodiment, the opening command corresponds to specific control information that is output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit when the output condition is satisfied when the opening period starts. To do. Further, in the present embodiment, the round command is specified control information that is output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit when an output condition is established when the round game starts. It corresponds to. Further, in the present embodiment, the ending command is specified control information that is output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit when an output condition is established when the ending period starts. It corresponds to. Since the opening command, the round command, and the ending command are output in association with the jackpot game grant, the specific control information may include the specific control information output in relation to the jackpot game grant. Recognize.

  In the present embodiment, since the opening command, round command, and ending command include information that can identify the type of jackpot, the opening command, round command, and ending command can specify the type of jackpot. This corresponds to specific control information including information. In the present embodiment, since the opening command includes information indicating the start of the opening period, the opening command corresponds to specific control information including information indicating the start of the opening period. In the present embodiment, since the round command includes information that can specify how many round games in the jackpot game, how many round games are in the jackpot game? This corresponds to the specific control information including information that can specify. In the present embodiment, since the ending command includes information indicating the start of the ending period, the ending command corresponds to specific control information including information indicating the start of the ending period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command has an output condition established when a game ball enters the start port (the first start port 26 or the second start port 27), and serves as a first control unit. This corresponds to the specific control information output from the main board 40 to the sub board 41 as the second control unit. In the present embodiment, among the variation pattern designation commands, the variation pattern designation command whose upper data is “80H” or “81H” has an output condition established when a game ball enters the first start port 26. This corresponds to the specific control information output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, among the variation pattern designation commands, the variation pattern designation command whose upper data is “82H” or “83H” satisfies the output condition when the game ball enters the second start port 27. This corresponds to the specific control information output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit. As described above, the specific control information includes specific control information (a change pattern designation command having higher-order data “80H” or “81H”) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 26, the second It can be seen that there is specific control information (a variation pattern designation command whose upper data is “82H” or “83H”) triggered by a game ball entering the start port 27.

  As described above, in the sub control RAM 41c as the storage unit, the recommended information is updated based on the control information corresponding to the specific control information. In the present embodiment, since the sub-control RAM 41c corresponding to the storage unit is included in the sub-board 41 as the second control unit, the second control unit functions as the storage unit (or the function as the storage unit). ).

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the intensity notification effect is executed based on the control information output from the main control CPU 40a. In principle, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the right-handed notification effect is executed when the value of the recommended information is a value that can specify that right-handed is recommended.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs any one of the opening command, the round command, and the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a notification mode related to the launch intensity of the game ball based on the input command. And in the effect display apparatus 25, the alert | report regarding the launch intensity | strength of a game ball game ball is performed in the specified aspect.

  Specifically, when the first big hit opening command or the third big hit opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the right-handed notification effect of the opening mode is executed. In addition, when the first big hit round command or the third big hit round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that a right-handed notification effect in a round mode is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the right-handed notification effect of the ending mode is executed when the first jackpot ending command or the third jackpot ending command is input.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an effect so that when the second big hit opening command, the second big hit round command, and the second big hit ending command are input, the right hit notification effect of the second big hit mode is executed. The device 25 is controlled. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 as the second control unit specifies the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the jackpot control information, and the effect display device 25 determines the sub-control CPU 41a based on the jackpot control information. The notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed in a manner specified by the control CPU 41a.

  As described above, in the effect display device 25 as a notification means, notification regarding the launch intensity of a game ball based on jackpot control information such as an opening command, a round command, and an ending command is performed. That is, in the effect display device 25 as the notification means, at least notification regarding the launch of the game ball is performed based on the specific control information (opening command, round command, ending command) output in association with the grant of the big hit game.

  Further, for example, an execution mode of the strength notification effect in the effect display device 25 based on the first jackpot opening command (a notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball) and an intensity in the effect display device 25 based on the second jackpot opening command The execution mode of the notification effect is different. Similarly, the execution mode of the intensity notification effect in the effect display device 25 based on the first jackpot round command is different from the execution mode of the intensity notification effect in the effect display device 25 based on the second jackpot round command. Moreover, the execution mode of the intensity notification effect in the effect display device 25 based on the first jackpot ending command is different from the execution mode of the strength notification effect in the effect display device 25 based on the second jackpot ending command. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball in the effect display device 25 based on the jackpot control information corresponding to the first jackpot game corresponding to the first jackpot game, and the second jackpot This is different from the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball in the effect display device 25 based on the jackpot control information for the corresponding second jackpot game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution mode of the strength notification effect during the opening period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game (the mode of notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball) is the first jackpot game or It differs from the execution mode of the strength notification effect during the round period in the third jackpot game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution mode of the strength notification effect during the opening period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is the strength notification during the ending period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game. It differs from the execution mode of the production. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution mode of the strength notification effect during the round period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is the strength notification during the ending period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game. It differs from the execution mode of the production.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a can identify the high base state (right-handed is recommended) from the variation pattern designation command, the right-handed notification effect in the high base state is executed. The display device 25 is controlled. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a provides an effect display device so that when the higher order data of the input variation pattern designation command is “83H”, the right-handed notification effect of the first high base state is executed. 25 is controlled. On the other hand, when the upper data of the input variation pattern designation command is “81H”, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the right-handed notification effect in the second high base state is executed. To do.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the second special game is executed from the variation pattern designation command and can specify that the second special game is in the low base state, so that the left-handed notification effect is executed. The display device 25 is controlled. Note that “when it is possible to specify that the second special game is to be executed from the fluctuation pattern designation command and that the low base state is specified” means “the fluctuation pattern designation command with the upper data“ 82H ”. This corresponds to “when input”.

  As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 as the second control unit specifies the recommended launch intensity of the game ball based on the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the predetermined control information. Then, after the recommended launch intensity of the game ball is specified by the sub-control CPU 41a, the effect display device 25 as a notification effect may be notified of the specified recommended launch intensity of the game ball. . In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 has a change pattern designation command whose upper data is “82H” or “83H” (triggered by a game ball entering the second starting port). Notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the predetermined control information is performed. That is, in the effect display device 25 as the notification means, at least the change pattern designation command whose upper data is “82H” or “83H” (specific control information triggered by the game ball entering the second start port) ) Based on the game ball is notified.

  Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a does not control the effect display device 25 so that the intensity notification effect is executed when the change pattern designation command whose upper data is “80H” is input. For this reason, when the change pattern designation command whose upper data is “80H” is input to the sub-control CPU 41a, the effect display effect is not executed in the effect display device 25. Note that the fluctuation pattern designation command with the upper data “80H” is predetermined control information that is output when in the low base state, so that it is possible to specify that left-handed is recommended. Therefore, when the change pattern designation command whose upper data is “80H” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 so that the left-handed notification effect is executed. At this time, the execution mode of the intensity notification effect when the variation pattern designation command with the upper data “80H” is input to the sub-control CPU 41a, and the variation pattern designation command with the upper data “82H” to the sub-control CPU 41a. The execution mode of the intensity notification effect when input may be different.

  When the strength notification effect is not executed, the sub control CPU 41a displays the strength notification effect according to the recommended information stored in the sub control RAM 41c when a predetermined condition is established. The apparatus 25 may be executed. The “predetermined condition” here may be established by inputting control information from the main control CPU 40a. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by inputting a game end command. In the present embodiment, the “predetermined condition” here is established by inputting a standby command.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the strength notification effect is not executed, the sub control CPU 41a is triggered by the input of the standby command, according to the recommended information stored in the sub control RAM 41c. There is a case where the effect display device 25 executes the effect. Specifically, when the strength notification effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the input of the standby command, and the value of the recommended information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is “right-handed is recommended. If the value is “a value that can be specified”, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the right-handed notification effect of the temporary mode is executed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 serving as a notification unit provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommended information.

  Incidentally, even when the intensity notification effect is not executed and the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the standby command, the value of the recommended information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is “Left-handed is recommended. If the value is “a value that can be specified”, the intensity notification effect is not executed. Also, “when the intensity notification effect is not executed” means that the strength information effect is not executed, and therefore the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the intensity information effect, for example, the intensity notification effect is executed. There is a case where the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the intensity notification effect despite the situation. The case where the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the strength notification effect despite the situation where the strength notification effect is executed is, for example, that the recommended information is stored in the sub control RAM 41c due to the occurrence of a specific phenomenon. Is stored, but the intensity notification effect that has been executed cannot be specified, and the process of executing the intensity notification effect is not performed. In addition, generation | occurrence | production of static electricity etc. can be considered as generation | occurrence | production of a specific phenomenon.

  In the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned “predetermined phenomenon” occurs, the recommended information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is also initialized by performing the restart process by the sub control CPU 41a. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a “specific phenomenon” occurs, the restart process is not performed by the sub-control CPU 41a, and the recommended information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is not initialized and maintained (retained). ) As described above, in a pachinko machine, when a predetermined phenomenon occurs, it becomes impossible to report on the launch intensity of the game ball, or when a specific phenomenon occurs, The case where it falls into the situation which cannot alert | report intensity | strength etc. is assumed.

  Here, based on FIG. 11, an example of a flow from falling into a situation where notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be performed and returning to a situation where notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball can be performed based on the variation pattern designation command. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a predetermined phenomenon or a specific phenomenon occurs at a timing t11 when the second special game that is in a high base state and is out of play, and a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is issued. Suppose you fall into a situation where you can't. If the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is appropriately performed before the timing t11, the right-handed notification effect is executed in the high base state in the high base state before the timing t11. The

  And when it falls into the condition which cannot alert | report regarding the launch intensity | strength of a game ball in timing t11, it will be in the condition (it shows as "no effect" in a drawing) where an intensity | strength alert effect is not performed. Thereafter, at the timing t12 when the execution of the next second special game is started after the second special game that has been executed when the situation in which the notification regarding the firing intensity of the game ball cannot be performed ends, the second special game is started. It is assumed that a change pattern designation command accompanying the start of execution of the special game is input to the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41. In this case, based on the variation pattern designation command, the right-handed notification effect is executed in the first high base state, and the state returns to a state where the notification regarding the firing intensity of the game ball can be appropriately performed.

Next, based on FIG. 12, an example of the change in the execution mode of the intensity notification effect in the high base state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, when the first special hold number is “1” and the second special hold number is “2”, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. Therefore, the second special game is executed at the timing t21. At this time, the second special reservation count decreases from “2” to “1”. While the second special game started to be executed at the timing t21 is in the high base state, the right-handed notification effect is executed in the first high base state. When a game ball enters the first start port 26 at the timing t22 during execution of the second special game started at the timing t21, the first special hold number increases from “1” to “2”. To do.

  After that, after the second special game started to be executed at the timing t21 is finished, the second special game is started at the timing t23 because the second special hold number is “1”. As a result, the second special hold number decreases from “1” to “0”. In addition, while the second special game started to be executed at the timing t23 is being executed, the right strike notification effect is executed in the first high base state during the high base state.

  When the second special game started to be executed at the timing t23 is finished, the second special hold number is “0 (zero)” and the first special hold number is “1”. The execution of the first special game is started. As a result, the first special hold number decreases from “2” to “1”. Since the special game started to be executed at the timing t24 is the first special game and is in the high base state during the execution of the first special game, the right-handed notification effect is produced in the second high base state. Is executed.

  As described above, when the first special game is started in the high base state, the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect changes from the first high base state state to the second high base state state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the situation in which the first special game is executed in the high base state may be that the game ball is not being fired at the second firing strength. Therefore, when the second special game is executed while the first special game is being executed, the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect is changed from the first high base state to the second high base state. By switching to, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that right-handed is recommended. As a result, it can be assumed that the player who has fired the game ball with the first launch strength changes the launch strength of the game ball to the recommended second launch strength.

  Incidentally, when the game ball enters the second start port 27 at the timing t25 during the execution of the first special game started to be executed at the timing t24, the second special hold number is changed from “0” to “1”. To increase. Thereafter, when the first special game started to be executed at the timing t24 is finished, the second special game is started at the timing t26 because the second special hold number is “1”. As a result, the second special hold number decreases from “1” to “0”. In addition, since the special game started to be executed at the timing t26 is the second special game and is in the high base state while the second special game is being executed, the right-handed notification effect is generated in the first high base state. Is executed. Thus, when the second special game is executed after the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high-base state state, the right-handed notification effect execution state is the second high-base state state. To the aspect during the first high base state.

  Next, based on FIG. 13, an example of a flow from when a situation in which the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be performed to when the situation is returned to a state where the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball can be performed based on the opening command will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 13, a predetermined phenomenon or a specific phenomenon occurs at a timing t31 when the second special game that is a big hit is being played in the high base state, and a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is issued. Suppose you fall into a situation where you can't. If the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is appropriately performed before the timing t31, the right-handed notification effect is executed in the high base state in the high base state before the timing t31. The

  And when it falls into the situation where the alerting | reporting regarding the launch intensity | strength of a game ball cannot be performed in timing t31, it will be in the condition (it shows as "no effect" in a drawing) where an intensity alerting effect is not performed. Thereafter, the first big hit game is given after the second special game that has been executed when the situation in which the notification regarding the firing strength of the game ball cannot be made becomes a big hit, and the opening command for the first big hit is given at timing t32. It is assumed that the input is made to the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41. In this case, based on the first jackpot opening command, a right-handed notification effect is executed in an opening manner, and the state returns to a state in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball can be appropriately performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, an example of a flow from when a situation in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be performed to when the situation returns to a situation where notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball can be performed based on the recommended information will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 14, in a high base state, a specific phenomenon occurs at timing t41 when the second special game that is out of play is being performed, and a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be made. Suppose you have fallen. When the execution of the second special game is started, a variation pattern designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41, and the recommended information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is “right-handed is recommended. Is updated to a value that can be specified (indicated in the drawing as “right-handed”). If the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is appropriately performed before the timing t41, the right-handed notification effect is executed in the high base state in the high base state before the timing t41. The

  And when it falls into the situation where the alerting | reporting regarding the discharge intensity | strength of a game ball cannot be performed in timing t41, it will be in the condition (it shows as "no effect" in a drawing) where an intensity alerting effect is not performed. After that, after the end of the second special game that was executed when the notification about the firing strength of the game ball could not be made, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number become “0 (zero)”. When a standby command is input to the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 at timing t42, a standby effect is executed.

  Further, at the timing t42, the intensity notification effect is not executed, and the recommended information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is “a value that can specify that right-handed is recommended”. When the standby command is input to the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41, a temporary right-handed notification effect is executed. Incidentally, when the change pattern designation command accompanying the start of execution of the second special game is input to the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 at the timing t43 after the timing t42 in the standby state, the first high base state is in progress. A right-handed notification effect is executed in a manner. The recommended information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is based on the change pattern designation command input to the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 when the execution of the second special game started at the timing t43 is started. , “Value that can specify that right-handed is recommended” is updated.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The control information output from the main board 40 to the sub-board 41 includes a change pattern designation command whose upper data is “80H” or “81H” (initiated by the game ball entering the first start port) Predetermined control information) and a change pattern designation command (predetermined control information triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second starting port) having upper data “82H” or “83H”. Then, the strength notification effect is executed based on the variation pattern designation command having the upper data of “82H” or “83H” (notification regarding the launch strength of the game ball is performed). Thereby, for example, even if a situation in which it is not possible to appropriately notify about the launch intensity of the game ball, the predetermined control is performed by causing the game ball to enter the second start port 27 as the second start port. Based on the information, it is possible to return to a situation where it is possible to appropriately notify the game ball launch intensity.

  (2) The sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 as the second control unit specifies the recommended launch intensity of the game ball based on the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the predetermined control information. Then, the intensity notification effect is executed by the effect display device 25 corresponding to the notification means. As described above, since the strength notification effect is executed after the recommended launch strength of the game ball is specified by the sub-control CPU 41a, it is possible to appropriately notify the launch strength of the game ball.

  (3) The variation pattern designation command as the predetermined control information includes information that can identify the variation pattern. Based on information that can identify such a variation pattern, a strength notification effect is executed (a notification regarding recommended launch strength of a game ball is performed). In this way, by using control information including information that can identify the variation pattern for notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball, for example, when outputting dedicated control information for performing notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball It is possible to reduce the control burden on the main board 40 as the first control unit.

  (4) A variation pattern designation command as predetermined control information is a special game (design variation game) triggered by a game ball entering any of the first start port 26 and the second start port 27. Information that can specify whether the current state is the low base state or the high base state, and information that can specify the determined variation pattern. For this reason, the control burden in the main board | substrate 40 as a 1st control part can be reduced rather than outputting separately the control information which can identify each information.

  (5) Based on the opening command, round command, and ending command as jackpot control information regarding the jackpot game, the strength notification effect is executed (the notification regarding the launch strength of the game ball is performed). As a result, for example, even if a situation in which it is not possible to properly notify the game ball launch intensity, if an opening command, a round command, or an ending command is output, the game is appropriately performed based on the control information. It is possible to return to a situation in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the sphere can be performed.

  (6) The opening command, round command, and ending command as jackpot control information regarding the jackpot game include information that can identify the type of jackpot. Then, it corresponds to the execution mode of the strength notification effect based on the jackpot control information when it is the first jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot (the mode of notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball in the notification means) and the second jackpot. The execution mode of the intensity notification effect based on the jackpot control information when the second jackpot is made is different. Thus, since it is not necessary to separately output control information that can identify the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be determined by a single jackpot control information while reducing the control burden on the main board 40 as the first control unit. The notification regarding the launching intensity of the game ball can be performed in a manner corresponding to the above.

  (7) In the jackpot game, the strength notification effect is executed based on the jackpot control information including information indicating the start of the opening period before the big winning opening 29 is opened (the notification regarding the launch strength of the game ball is performed). ) This makes it possible to appropriately notify the game ball firing strength before the big winning opening 29 is opened. For example, how should a player fire a game ball during a big hit game? It is possible to suppress the disadvantage of not being able to understand the existence.

  (8) Based on the opening command, round command, and ending command as jackpot control information related to the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 as the second control unit executes the intensity notification effect execution mode (the launch intensity of the game ball) A notification mode) is specified. And an intensity | strength alerting | reporting effect is performed by the effect display apparatus 25 as an alerting | reporting means with the specified execution aspect. Thus, since the strength notification effect is executed after the execution mode of the strength notification effect is specified by the sub-control CPU 41a, it is possible to appropriately notify the game ball launch strength.

  (9) The execution mode of the strength notification effect during the opening period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game (the mode of notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball) is during the round period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game. This is different from the execution mode of the intensity notification effect. Thereby, the opening period and the round period can be identified by the player from the execution mode of the strength notification effect.

  (10) The execution mode of the strength notification effect during the round period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game (the mode of notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball) is during the ending period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game. This is different from the execution mode of the intensity notification effect. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to identify the round period and the ending period from the execution mode of the strength notification effect.

  (11) The execution mode of the strength notification effect during the opening period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game (the mode of notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball) is during the ending period in the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game This is different from the execution mode of the intensity notification effect. Accordingly, the opening period and the ending period can be identified by the player from the execution mode of the strength notification effect, and the beginning and end of the big hit game can be identified.

  (12) The recommended information is updated based on control information (specific control information) such as a variation pattern designation command, an opening command, a round command, and an ending command. Then, based on the recommended information, an intensity notification effect is executed (notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is performed). As a result, for example, even when a situation in which notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be appropriately performed is made, notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball can be appropriately performed based on the latest recommended information.

  (13) Even if the game ball is fired at the second launch strength when in the high base state, the game ball may rarely flow down the first path R1. At this time, just because the game ball flowing down the first route R1 enters the first start port 26, the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect is changed from the first high base state to the second high base state. When the mode is switched to the middle mode, the player who is firing the game ball with the second launch strength may feel annoyed that the right-handed notification effect is performed in the second high base state mode. . For this reason, in the high base state, a change pattern designation command including information that can specify that the first special game is executed (the change input to the sub-control CPU 41a with the start of the execution of the first special game) Based on the pattern designation command), the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state. Thereby, it can suppress making a player feel annoying.

  In particular, in a pachinko gaming machine in which the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game, even if the first special reservation number is “1 or more”, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 27. If the second special game does not end in a situation where the second special hold number is “0 (zero)”, the first special game will not be started. In other words, even if a game ball enters the first start opening 26 in the high base state, the right-handed notification effect is not necessarily executed in the second high base state, and the player is bothered. It is possible to suppress the feeling of feeling.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured to output control information (hereinafter referred to as “winning command”) when a game ball enters the big winning opening 29, and the winning command is You may comprise so that a predetermined condition may be satisfied by inputting. When configured in this way, even if a specific phenomenon occurs and a situation in which a strength notification effect cannot be executed during a round game, the provisional mode is achieved by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening 29. The right-handed notification effect can be executed by the effect display device 25, and it is possible to return to a situation where the launch intensity of the game ball can be notified. The winning command can also be jackpot control information. For example, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 29 in the round game in the first big hit game, a first big win winning command is output, and in the round game in the second big hit game, the game ball enters the big winning opening 29. When a ball is entered, a winning command for the second jackpot may be output.

  Further, the predetermined condition may be satisfied by inputting a first hold number command or a second hold number command. Thereby, by causing the game ball to enter the first start port 26 or the second start port 27, it is possible to cause the effect display device 25 to execute the right-handed notification effect of the temporary mode, and to notify the launch intensity of the game ball. You can return to a situation where you can. As described above, in the “predetermined condition” in the above embodiment, control information output from the main board 40 as the first control unit to the sub board 41 as the second control unit is input to the sub control CPU 41a. You may comprise so that it may be materialized.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that an intensity | strength alert | report effect may not be performed in the effect display apparatus 25 during the ending period in a jackpot game. In other words, during the ending period in the big hit game, it may be configured so that notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball is not performed. In such a configuration, the main control CPU 40a is configured to control the right-handed display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 so as to end the display of right-handed information when the ending period starts. Also good. For example, when the length of the ending period (ending time) is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 4 ms), the intensity notification effect may not be executed during the ending period. This “predetermined time” may be a time that does not cause a disadvantage to the player even if the game ball is continuously fired during the predetermined time, or may be a time when the disadvantage caused is small. It may be a time close to substantially “0 seconds” such as 0.01 seconds, or a time shorter than the game ball firing interval (less than 0.6 seconds). Moreover, you may comprise so that an intensity | strength alert | report effect may be performed during an ending period according to the length of an ending period (length of ending time). For example, during the ending period in the jackpot game in which the length of the ending period is the first period, the strength display effect is executed by the effect display device 25, while the length of the ending period is shorter than the first period. It may be configured such that the intensity notification effect is not executed by the effect display device 25 during the ending period in the big hit game.

  -In the above embodiment, there may be a case where the base game is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game, for example, the jackpot game that is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game is provided. Also good. In addition, depending on the game state before the start of the big hit game, it may be configured to be provided with a big hit game that may be controlled to a low base state or a high base state after the big hit game is ended. . And when it is controlled to the low base state after the end of the big hit game, the effect display device 25 may be configured to execute the left notification effect during the ending period in which the big winning opening 29 is not opened. At this time, with the start of the ending period, the main control CPU 40a controls the right-handed display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 so as to end the display of right-handed information (display left-handed information). You may comprise. As described above, in the above embodiment, when the high base state is controlled after the big hit game is finished, the right-handed notification effect is executed on the effect display device 25 during the ending period, while the low base state is given after the big hit game is finished. When controlled to the state, a left-handed notification effect may be executed on the effect display device 25 during the ending period. In addition, when controlling to a low base state after completion | finish of a big hit game, you may comprise so that an intensity | strength alert | report effect may not be performed during an ending period.

  In the above embodiment, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the opening mode is the round mode, the ending mode, the second big hit mode, the high base state mode mode, and the temporary mode. It may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any aspect. For example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the opening period in the big hit game and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the round period may be the same. Further, for example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the opening period in the jackpot game and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the ending period may be the same. As described above, when the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are the same, the size and position of the displayed image may be the same, or one of the size and position of the displayed image, or Both may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the round mode, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is an opening mode, an ending mode, a second big hit mode, a high base state mode mode, and a temporary mode. It may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any aspect. For example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the round period in the big hit game and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the opening period may be the same. Further, for example, the notification mode regarding the game ball firing strength during the round period in the jackpot game may be the same as the notification mode regarding the game ball launch strength during the ending period. As described above, when the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are the same, the size and position of the displayed image may be the same, or one of the size and position of the displayed image, or Both may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the ending aspect, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is an opening aspect, a round aspect, a second big hit aspect, a high base state aspect aspect, and a provisional aspect. It may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any aspect. For example, the notification mode related to the launching intensity of the game ball during the ending period in the big hit game and the notification mode related to the launching intensity of the game ball during the opening period may be the same. Further, for example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the ending period in the jackpot game and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the round period may be the same. As described above, when the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are the same, the size and position of the displayed image may be the same, or one of the size and position of the displayed image, or Both may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second big hit mode, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is the opening mode, the round mode, the ending mode, the high base state mode mode, and the temporary mode. It may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any aspect. For example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the second big hit game and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the opening period may be the same. Further, for example, the notification mode regarding the launch strength of the game ball during the second big hit game and the notification mode regarding the launch strength of the game ball during the round period may be the same. Further, for example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the second big hit game and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the ending period may be the same. As described above, when the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are the same, the size and position of the displayed image may be the same, or one of the size and position of the displayed image, or Both may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the high base state, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is an opening mode, a round mode, an ending mode, a second jackpot mode, and a temporary mode. It may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any aspect. For example, the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the high base state and the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball during the round period may be the same. In addition, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the first high base state, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is an opening mode, a round mode, an ending mode, a second big hit mode, and a second high level mode. The right display notification effect may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any of the base state aspect and the provisional aspect. Similarly, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is an opening mode, a round mode, an ending mode, a second jackpot mode, the first The right display notification effect may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any of the high base state and temporary aspects. As described above, when the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are the same, the size and position of the displayed image may be the same, or one of the size and position of the displayed image, or Both may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the temporary mode, the image displayed on the effect display device 25 is the opening mode, the round mode, the ending mode, the second jackpot mode, and the high base state mode mode. It may be the same as the image displayed on the effect display device 25 when the right-handed notification effect is executed in any aspect. As described above, when the images displayed on the effect display device 25 are the same, the size and position of the displayed image may be the same, or one of the size and position of the displayed image, or Both may be different.

  In the above embodiment, all control information of the opening command, the round command, and the ending command may not be used as the jackpot control information. For example, the game ball is based on some control information of the opening command, the round command, and the ending command. You may comprise so that the alerting | reporting regarding the launch intensity of may be performed. For example, the notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball may be performed based on only the opening command among the opening command, the round command, and the ending command. At this time, the round command and the ending command may be different depending on the type of jackpot, or may be common control information regardless of the type of jackpot. Moreover, even if it is a case where it is comprised so that the alerting | reporting regarding the launch intensity | strength of a game ball may be performed based on an opening command, the information which can identify the type of jackpot does not need to be contained in the said opening command.

  In the above embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 inputs the low base state command but does not input the opening command, the left-handed notification effect is provided for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). You may make it control the effect display apparatus 25 so that it may be performed. Note that “when a low base state command is entered but no opening command is entered” means that a special game is executed for the upper limit number of times without a big hit after the big hit game ends. This corresponds to the transition from the base state to the low base state.

  -In the 2nd big hit game of the said embodiment, you may vary the execution aspect of the intensity | strength alert | report effect during an opening period, a round period, and an ending period. For example, the execution mode of the strength notification effect during the opening period in the second jackpot game may be different from the execution mode of the strength notification effect during the ending period in the second jackpot game.

  In the above embodiment, for a variation pattern designation command that can identify at least a deviation variation pattern out of a big hit variation pattern and a variation variation pattern, information that can identify which state is a low base state or a high base state And information that can specify whether the game is the first special game or the second special game. At this time, regarding the variation pattern designation command that can identify the big hit variation pattern, information that can identify which state is the low base state or the high base state, and which of the first special game and the second special game It is not necessary to include information that can specify whether or not. In general, the probability of not winning the jackpot (the probability of being out of play) is higher than the probability of winning the jackpot. For this reason, only the variation pattern designation command that can identify the deviation variation pattern, information that can identify which state is the low base state or the high base state, the first special game, and the second special game Even if it is configured to include information that can identify any of them, it is possible to return to a situation where it is possible to appropriately notify the game ball firing intensity. Further, in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of variation pattern designation command that can identify the big hit variation pattern. In addition, regarding a variation pattern designation command that can identify a predetermined variation variation pattern among the variation variation patterns, information that can identify which state is the low base state or the high base state, the first special game, and the first Information that can specify which of the two special games is included may be included. In addition, as a predetermined deviation variation pattern, a variation variation pattern that is associated with an effect content that finally derives a symbol combination that does not go through reach production, or a symbol combination that finally goes through reach production. It is possible to consider a variation pattern that is associated with the contents of the effect for deriving.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 as the first control unit selects the control information stored in the main control ROM 40b, and stores the selected control information in the output buffer. It may be configured. In addition, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 as the first control unit may generate control information and store the generated control information in an output buffer.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first start port 26 corresponding to the first start port may not be configured so as to be able to enter the ball at all times. For example, like the second start port 27, the first start port 26 corresponds to an opening / closing member. A starting port having a variable member may be used. Further, in comparison with the second start port 27 corresponding to the second start port having the open / close member, the first start port 26 corresponding to the first start port has a variable member corresponding to the open / close member. It can also be seen as no starting point. Further, the second start port 27 may be configured to be able to enter the ball at all times, and at this time, it may have the first variable member 28.

  -In the said embodiment, when it is a high base state, you may comprise so that left-handed may be recommended, for example, you may provide the 2nd starting port 27 and the gate 31 in left side area | region R1a. At this time, similarly to the above-described embodiment, a big winning opening 29 may be provided in the right region R2a so that a right-hand hit is recommended during a big hit game.

  -In the said embodiment, when it is a big hit game, you may comprise so that left-handed may be recommended, for example, you may provide the big winning opening 29 in the left side area | region R1a. At this time, similarly to the above embodiment, the second start port 27 and the gate 31 may be provided in the right region R2a, and right-handed driving may be recommended during the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, the control information as the predetermined control information is generated based on, for example, a game ball entering the first start port 26 or the second start port 27, even if it is not a variation pattern designation command. Control information (for example, a prefetch command). The prefetch command corresponds to control information (control information used to execute the prefetch effect) used when the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect. In the pre-read command, information that can specify which of the first start port 26 and the second start port 27 has been entered when triggered is entered, the first start port 26 or the second start port 26 Information that can specify which state is the high base state or the low base state when a game ball enters the start port 27 (when a prefetch command is generated) may be included. Incidentally, the pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that there is a special game that will be a big hit in a special game that is pending execution (a special game before the execution), or a notification or a suggestion that a big win will occur in advance. It can also be called production.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment, the number of out-ports is not limited to one, but may be two or three, for example. For example, you may provide the 1st out port into which the game ball which flows down 1st path | route R1 enters, and the 2nd out port into which the game ball which flows down 2nd path | route R2 enters.

  -In the said embodiment, when it is a high base state, according to development of an effect game, you may switch the execution mode of a right-handed alerting effect. For example, when the right-handed notification effect is executed in the second high base state, the right-handed notification effect is executed in the first high base state. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 25 does not have to execute notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the variation pattern designation command. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the alerting | reporting effect regarding the launch intensity | strength of the game ball based on jackpot control information does not need to be performed in the effect display apparatus 25. FIG. Further, the recommended information may not be updated based on the variation pattern designation command. Further, the recommended information may not be updated based on the jackpot control information.

  In the above embodiment, the intensity notification effect is configured to be executed in the effect display device 25, but the intensity notification effect is executed in one or more effect devices among the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25. You may comprise as follows. Moreover, according to the execution mode of the strength notification effect (the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball), the type and number of effect devices that execute the strength notification effect may be varied. For example, when the intensity notification effect is executed in the opening mode, the intensity notification effect is executed in the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25. On the other hand, when the intensity notification effect is executed in the second high base state, the intensity notification effect may be executed in the speaker 17 and the effect display device 25. An effect device that performs an intensity notification effect corresponds to the notification means. For example, when an intensity notification effect is executed in the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17, the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17 correspond to the notification means. Note that the difference in the number and type of effect devices that execute the strength notification effect can be regarded as a difference in the notification mode regarding the launch intensity of the game ball.

  In the above embodiment, the type of variation pattern that can be determined when determining the variation pattern of the first special game and the type of variation pattern that can be determined when determining the variation pattern of the second special game are the same. Some or all may be different. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation pattern from the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 in step S207, and may determine the variation pattern from the variation patterns HP3 and HP4 in step S212.

  In the above embodiment, the types of variation patterns that can be determined when the base state is low and the types of variation patterns that can be determined when the base state is high may be partially or completely different. For example, in the process of step S207 and the process of step S212, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern from the variation patterns HP1 and HP2 when in the low base state, while the variation pattern HP3 and HP4 when in the high base state. You may make it determine a fluctuation pattern from among.

  In the above embodiment, the type of variation pattern that can be determined when determining the variation pattern of the first special game in the low base state, and the variation pattern of the first special game in the high base state The type of variation pattern that can be determined may be partially or entirely different. Similarly, the type of variation pattern that can be determined when determining the variation pattern of the first special game in the low base state and the variation pattern that can be determined when determining the variation pattern of the first special game in the high base state Some or all of the types of such variation patterns may be different. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern HP1 in the process of step S207 when in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern HP2 in the process of step S207 when in the high base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern HP3 in the process of step S212 when in the low base state, and the fluctuation pattern HP4 in the process of step S212 when in the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured not to perform the restart process (reset process). In this case, since the recommended information is not initialized even when a predetermined phenomenon occurs, the effect display device 25 provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the recommended information, as when the specific phenomenon occurs. Will be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when the strength notification effect is not executed on the effect display device 25, it is notified that left-handed is recommended, that is, the recommended launch strength of the game ball is the first. It can also be understood that this corresponds to the fact that the firing intensity is reported.

  ・ As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification that controls it to a high probability state until the next big hit game is granted, a specification that controls it to a high probability state until it wins a falling lottery (falling machine), or There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed. In addition, pachinko machines that can be controlled to a high probability state have a specification (V probability machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described falling machine and a V-like change machine are mixed. In addition, there is a specification that the V probability changing machine has a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. In addition, the V probability machine is provided with a plurality of large winning openings including a large winning opening opened in a specific round game (V winning opening) and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There is a specification that causes round games. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification V-variable machine.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is a sub-control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25 separately from the sub-board 41, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 An audio control board that is specially controlled may be provided. Such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as sub boards.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. In the above-described another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

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(A) The specific control information output in association with the grant of the big hit game includes specific control information including information indicating the start of the opening period.

  (B) The starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port, and includes a state control means for controlling one of the first state and the second state, When in the first state, the game ball does not enter the second starting port, whereas when in the second state, the entering ball can enter the second starting port, and the first control unit Then, with the start of the execution of the symbol variation game, the variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined, and the specific control information that is output when the game ball enters the start port is, Information that can identify whether the game ball enters the starting port of the first starting port and the second starting port, and the first state and the first state. Identifies information that can identify which of the two states, and the determined variation pattern And the ability of information, are included.

  (C) The start port includes a first start port and a second start port, and includes a state control means for controlling one of the first state and the second state, When in the second state, it is easier for a game ball to enter the second starting port than in the first state, and in the first control unit, the execution of the symbol variation game is started. The variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined, and the specific control information that is output when the game ball enters the start port is included in the first start port and the second start point. Information that can identify whether the game ball enters the starting opening of the starting opening, and which state is the first state or the second state And information that can specify the determined variation pattern.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 15 ... Launch handle, 16 ... Decoration lamp, 17 ... Speaker, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... First start opening, 27 ... Second start opening, 29 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main board 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

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In a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters the starting port,
A first control unit;
A second control unit capable of executing processing based on control information from the first control unit;
An informing means for informing about the launch intensity of the game ball,
The start port includes a first start port and a second start port,
When the launch strength of the game ball is the first launch strength, the game ball is more easily guided to the first start port than the second start port, while the launch strength of the game ball is the second launch strength. When it is the firing strength, the game ball is easier to be guided to the second starting port than the first starting port,
In the first control unit, with the start of execution of the symbol variation game, a variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined,
The second control unit has a storage unit that stores recommended information that can specify a recommended launch strength of a game ball,
The control information output from the first control unit to the second control unit includes specific control information triggered by a game ball entering the first start port, and information to the second start port. Specific control information triggered by the entry of a game ball,
The specific control information includes information capable of specifying the variation pattern,
In the storage unit, recommended information is updated based on the specific control information,
In the notification means, notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommended information is performed,
In the notification means, a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the specific control information triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start opening, and the entry of the game ball into the second start opening A game machine characterized by being capable of executing notifications regarding the launch intensity of a game ball based on specific control information as a trigger. In a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters the starting port,
A first control unit;
A second control unit capable of executing processing based on control information from the first control unit;
An informing means for informing about the launch intensity of the game ball;
A state control means for controlling to one of the first state and the second state;
The start port includes a first start port and a second start port,
When in the first state, the game ball does not enter the second start port, or compared to when the second state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port,
In the first control unit, with the start of execution of the symbol variation game, a variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined,
The second control unit has a storage unit that stores recommended information that can specify a recommended launch strength of a game ball,
The control information output from the first control unit to the second control unit includes specific control information triggered by a game ball entering the first start port, and information to the second start port. Specific control information triggered by the entry of a game ball,
In the storage unit, recommended information is updated based on the specific control information,
The specific control information is composed of first control information and second control information,
In the first control information, there is information that can specify which state is the first state or the second state,
In the second control information, there is information that can identify the variation pattern,
In the notification means, notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommended information is performed,
The notification means is configured to perform notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the first control information among the specific control information triggered by the game ball entering the second start port. To play. In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game that opens a big prize opening after a symbol variation game is executed triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game,
A first control unit;
A second control unit capable of executing processing based on control information from the first control unit;
An informing means for informing about the launch intensity of the game ball,
In the first control unit, with the start of execution of the symbol variation game, a variation pattern associated with the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined,
The second control unit has a storage unit that stores recommended information that can specify a recommended launch strength of a game ball,
The control information output from the first control unit to the second control unit includes specific control information triggered by a game ball entering the start opening, and a game ball entering the grand prize opening And special control information triggered by
The specific control information includes information capable of specifying the variation pattern,
In the storage unit, recommended information is updated based on the specific control information,
In the notification means, notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball according to the recommended information is performed,
In the notification means, a notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball based on the specific control information triggered by the game ball entering the start opening, and a special control triggered by the game ball entering the big prize opening A game machine characterized in that it can execute notifications regarding the launch intensity of a game ball based on information .

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