JP6782991B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into the starting port, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening is given after the big hit display result is displayed in the variable game. (For example, Patent Document 1). Since the player can win a large number of prize balls in the jackpot game, the interest of the player is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-261711

However, in conventional pachinko gaming machines, the degree of advantage related to jackpot games, such as the jackpot probability, is fixed for each model, so there is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced due to boredom as a result of long-term games. It is hoped that the interest in games will be improved.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening after the big hit display result is displayed in the variable game, and a plurality of settings that determine the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. The variable game is provided with a setting control means for setting any setting information of the information and a variable pattern determining means for determining a variable pattern capable of specifying the variable time of the variable game, and when the hold condition is satisfied. Is suspended, and the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern according to special determination conditions when the execution of the variation game is determined after the number of the variation games whose execution is suspended becomes zero. There is a specific fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern determined by the special determination condition, and the plurality of setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information, and the setting control The determination ratio of the specific fluctuation pattern differs depending on whether the setting information set by the means is the first setting information or the setting information set by the setting control means is the second setting information. Alternatively, the gist is that whether or not the specific fluctuation pattern can be determined is different.

The game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening after the big hit display result is displayed in the variable game, and a plurality of settings that determine the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game. A setting control means for setting any setting information of the information, a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game, and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect. The execution of the variable game is suspended when the hold condition is satisfied, and the variable pattern determining means determines the execution of the variable game after the number of the variable games whose execution is suspended becomes zero. At that time, the variation pattern is determined by a special determination condition, and the variation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific variation pattern, and the effect is a setting set by the setting control means. There is a setting suggestion effect that suggests information, and the gist of the effect control means is to perform control to execute the setting suggestion effect when the specific variation pattern is determined.

Regarding the game machine, the specific variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern determined in a variation game in which the jackpot display result is displayed, and depending on whether or not the jackpot variation pattern is determined by the special determination condition. At least one of the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be different.

The game machine is provided with a storage control means for storing information in the storage means, and the information includes special information capable of identifying that the number of variable games whose execution is suspended has become zero. The means may be able to retain the special information even if the power supply is cut off.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the setting value. The figure which shows the process at the time of power-on. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing a fluctuation pattern determination table. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the determination ratio of a specific fluctuation pattern. (A) to (g) are diagrams showing an image display mode in an effect display device. The figure which shows the setting suggestion effect processing. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the specific example in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special determination table. The figure which shows the specific example in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special determination table. The figure which shows the specific example in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special determination table.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. Further, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board 20.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as a "special game". In some cases. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is out of order.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game is a game that is given after the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of the first special games whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the first special games on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of second special games whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special games on hold is referred to as the "second special hold number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 usually includes a hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of normal games whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described in detail.
The game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 in which a game ball can flow down by dividing the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game board 20 has a game area 21 in which the game ball can flow down. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the production game, the out-of-design combination by the production symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the first column and the third column) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (in the present embodiment, the first column). The effect symbols in row 2) are still being displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 28 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 4). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 4). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, in the present embodiment, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. In the present embodiment, the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, the large winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34 correspond to predetermined entry openings.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the gaming area 21. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game area 21 has an out port 35. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out-port sensor SE6 that detects a game ball discharged from the out-port 35 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the out-port sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the out-port 35 passes. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings are discharged from the out opening 35 to the outside of the machine. In the present embodiment, the out port 35 corresponds to the discharge port, and the out port sensor SE6 that detects the game ball discharged from the out port 35 corresponds to the detection means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of out ports.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game ball discharged from the first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34, and a game ball discharged from the out opening 35. It is equipped with a discharge passage (not shown) where the two meet. In the present embodiment, the game balls discharged from the first starting port 28, the second starting port 29, the large winning opening 31 and the general winning opening 34, and the game balls discharged from the out opening 35 are in the discharge passage. After merging, it is discharged to the outside of the aircraft.

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 game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and a control in which the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

Next, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set as a plurality of types of setting values (setting information). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set in all six stages from the first set value to the sixth set value as a plurality of types of set values. In the following description, "the nth setting value is set" may be simply indicated as [setting n] (however, n = 1 to 6).

The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 of each setting (settings 1 to 6) have higher probabilities in the order of jackpot probabilities K1 <K2 <K3 <K4 <K5 <K6, and it is easy to win the jackpot. The jackpot probabilities K1 to K6 are a set of the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state. That is, the jackpot probability in the low probability state and the jackpot probability in the high probability state are defined for the plurality of types of set values. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. Further, the jackpot probability (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) when controlled to the high probability state and the jackpot probability when controlled to the low probability state are different depending on the set value. The set value does not have to be 6 steps, and may be any of 2 steps to 5 steps, and 7 steps or more. In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, but the determination probability (determination ratio) of the type of jackpot is the same regardless of the set value.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (shown in FIG. 4) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch is used. When the power is turned on with the 40d (shown in FIG. 4) turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

In the setting change mode, the internally set (set) setting value is notified, and the internally set setting value is set to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] for each operation of the RWM clear switch 40d. ] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] →…, and so on, it can be changed to loop. Further, the setting change mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Further, when the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, various backed up information is initialized. Therefore, when the setting change mode is entered, the backed up various information is displayed. It is configured to be initialized.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on while the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the setting confirmation mode is entered. Transition.

In the setting confirmation mode, the internally set value is notified, and even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set value cannot be changed. The setting confirmation mode ends when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40e is operated in the off state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the jackpot 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the large winning opening 31 or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. .. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 takes a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the maximum number of round games is set to 10 times. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2.5 s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and the inter-round interval time elapses. Then, the next round game is started, or the ending time is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (10 s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (25 s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the jackpot game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. The symbols ZB and Zb are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is completed, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is finished, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities as shown in FIG. 2 are defined. The normal hit probability is defined as 1/65536 in the low base state and 65534/65535 in the high base state. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5400 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "12" is set, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

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 control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 as the first control unit performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 as the second control unit executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies electric power to the control boards 40 and 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. It is a function to restore the game control. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 40 is equipped with a backup function, and the sub control board 41 is not equipped with a backup function.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, a main control RAM 40c, an RWM clear switch 40d, a setting device 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. As will be described in detail later, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach production. It is information that can specify (the mode of production). For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the jackpot fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern determined in a special game in which the jackpot display result is displayed. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination after the reach production is defined.

In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern and the out-of-order fluctuation pattern are fluctuation patterns determined in a special game in which the out-of-order display result is displayed. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power is turned off for a predetermined period even if the power is turned off. For example, the main control RAM 40c may retain various information even after the power is cut off by the power supplied from a backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on the power supply unit 60 (not shown). For example, the main control RAM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that it can retain various information even after the power is turned off. Good. The main control CPU 40a controls to store these various types of information in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a for storing various information in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage control means, and the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the storage means.

Here, the various information to be backed up includes game information regarding the progress of the game and set value information regarding the set value. For example, the game information includes information on a special game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of prize balls.

The RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, various backed up information is initialized by turning on the power when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state. Hereinafter, the operation in which the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state is referred to as an initialization operation.

The setting device 40e is configured to enable an operation of instructing the transition to the setting control mode as the setting control state for controlling the set value. In the present embodiment, as the setting control mode, the setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed and the setting value in which the internally set value cannot be changed can be specified. There is a setting confirmation mode to display. In the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting change mode and set. When the setting operation unit of the device 40e is in the on state and the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the power is turned on to shift to the setting confirmation mode.

In the present embodiment, the display 40f displays to notify the set value set internally, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other information may be displayed.
Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.

The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the control boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the control boards 40 and 41 via a power supply line, and supplies power to the control boards 40 and 41 through the power supply line.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a, and when the power switch 60a is operated from an off state to an on state in a state where power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power source, the control boards 40, 41 When the power is supplied to the control board and the control board is operated in the off state, the power supply to the control boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a is started by the boot process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main control CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, whether or not there is a shift to the setting control mode (setting change mode and setting confirmation mode) according to the operation state of the setting operation unit of the RWM clear switch 40d and the setting device 40e at the time of power-on, and the main control RAM 40c. The presence or absence of initialization of is controlled.

First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state.

When it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. In the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state (when the initialization operation is performed) when the power is turned on. Initialize the game information that was made.

After performing the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state.

When it is not determined that the setter 40e is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setter 40e is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main set value assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the flag is read, and a setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the command output process performed as the interrupt process. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the main control CPU 40a outputs the set value command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter, referred to as the power-on initial command) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the start of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a change start command).

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the main setting value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set setting value. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the read information that can identify the set value (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on setting value command) in the output buffer.

In the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting value every time the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on, [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] →… → [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → Change to loop, such as [Setting 1] → ... In this process, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value by updating the set value stored in the main set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to display a notification of the changed set value each time the set value is changed.

When the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input) in the setting change mode, the main control CPU 40a is the main control CPU 40a at that time. Confirm the setting value stored in the setting value flag and exit the setting change mode. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

When the main control CPU 40a finishes the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a setting value command) that can identify the determined setting value in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the end of the setting change mode (hereinafter, referred to as a change end command).

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the activation by initialization (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on initial command) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
Further, when it is not determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a performs the return process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal. Whether the various backed up information is normal or abnormal is confirmed, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum match. When the various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c. When the various backed up information is normal, the main control CPU 40a does not perform the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c.

After performing the return process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state.

If it is not determined that the setter 40e has been operated in the on state when the power is turned on (when it is determined that the setter 40e has been operated in the off state when the power is turned on), the main control CPU 40a is assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The setting value stored in the setting value flag is read, and a setting value command that can specify the read setting value is set in the output buffer. The setting value specified by this setting value command is the setting value when the power is turned off, and is also the setting value that has been backed up.

When the set value command is set in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a sets the power-on / power-recovery command and the symbol state specification command in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the ON state when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode. When the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation start command).

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. 40f is controlled. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a does not change the set value and does not change the display content of the display 40f even when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated.

In the setting confirmation mode, the main control CPU 40a sets the setting confirmation mode when the setting device 40e is operated in the off state (when the operation signal output when the setting device 40e is operated in the on state is not input). finish. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation control process.

When the main control CPU 40a finishes the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the main setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the main setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on, and the setting value when the power is turned off. But also. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a confirmation end command).

After that, the main control CPU 40a sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter, referred to as a power-on / power-on / power-recovery command) that specifies recovery based on various backed up information. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information for specifying the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol state specification command) in the output buffer, and ends the power-on process. This symbol state specification command performs a return to the execution of the first special game, a return to the execution of the second special game, and a return to the jackpot game based on the first special game. , And a command to specify either to return to the jackpot game based on the second special game.

As described above, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state and the setter 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear process and the setting of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on process. Perform change control processing. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated to the ON state and the setting device 40e is operated to the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the RWM clear processing of the main control RAM 40c in the power-on processing to change the setting. No control processing is performed.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setter 40e is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the off state and the setter 40e is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process and does not perform a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the power-on processing corresponds to the setting control means for setting any of the plurality of setting values (setting information) that determine the jackpot probability. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot probability corresponds to the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a after the power-on process is performed will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, and the like as interrupt processing performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined.

When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the first special game is suspended when the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is determined. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the second special game is suspended when the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, 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, 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. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, 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. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process after performing the standby state process described later. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a is based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the main set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Determine whether or not to win the jackpot. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). In the present embodiment, for example, the main control is such that the jackpot determination value corresponding to each set value (first to sixth set values) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 40b. Then, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the current set value and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. .. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game based on the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol specified from the read random number information. The main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol specified from the random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern of the first special game based on the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern specified from the read random number information. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and information instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a first game start command). ) Is set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss symbol as the final stop symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the random number used to determine the variation pattern specified from the read random number information.

When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer as in the case of the big hit, and then ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the result of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined based on this, the symbol command and the second game start command are set in the output buffer, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Hereinafter, when the first game start command and the second game start command are not distinguished, these are collectively referred to as a "game start command".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines the fluctuation pattern that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.
Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and provides information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

Subsequently, the standby state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As described above, in the special symbol start processing, when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are not "1" or more. When it is determined (“zero (0)”), the standby state processing is performed. In this way, in the main control CPU 40a, when the execution of the special game is completed and the predetermined variable interval time elapses, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are "zero"("0"). ), The standby state processing is performed. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs the standby state processing when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are zero when the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed. Then, in the standby state processing, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of special games whose execution is suspended at the timing when the execution of the special game is permitted is zero, the state is controlled to the standby state. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the execution of the special game ends and the predetermined variable interval time elapses and the timing at which the ending time of the jackpot game elapses correspond to the timing at which the execution of the special game is permitted.

Then, when the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state, the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c does not store valid information that can identify that the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the standby state. Store valid information. As described above, the special fluctuation pattern flag is a flag for identifying that the standby state has been controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, valid information corresponds to special information.

As will be described in detail later, when the main control CPU 40a decides to execute the special game when the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, the special fluctuation pattern determination table TAS The variation pattern is determined based on (shown in FIGS. 5 and 6). From this, it can be said that the special fluctuation pattern flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify that the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special fluctuation pattern determination table TAS.

In addition, valid information is included in various information to be backed up. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c can hold effective information even if the power supply is cut off.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games is completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. Further, each time the main control CPU 40a ends the round game, information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round end command) is set in the output buffer.

When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state to the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is finished. Store in the flag. When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state to the main control RAM 40c at the end of the big hit game. Store in the flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state to the main control RAM 40c at the end of the big hit game. Store in the flag. When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a assigns a value that can be specified to control to the high base state to the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is finished. Store in the flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main probability state flag a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main base state flag a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low base state when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command). Set in the buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low base state (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command). Set in the buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a stores a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

Further, in a process different from the above-mentioned process, the main control CPU 40a identifies that the game ball has entered the out port 35 when the detection signal output when the out port sensor SE6 detects the game ball is input. Set the possible information (hereinafter referred to as the output command) in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary for turning on the power as the power is turned on (supplied). After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a waits for the input of various commands from the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a is started earlier than the main control CPU 40a, and when various commands are input from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a can stand by.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command and stores the specified set value in the sub-set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This sub-set value flag is a flag for the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the set set value.

When the power-on initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, and controls the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content in the initial state. On the other hand, when the power-on / power-recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effect with the effect content of the state before the return, based on the symbol state specification command input together with the power-on / power-recovery command. Control.

Then, when the effect is executed from the effect contents of the initial state or the state before the return, when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 41a performs various processes accordingly. Become.

Here, an example of various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a when a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined timing will be described below.
The effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-design symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols by the effect symbol.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation pattern based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the outlier combination of symbols including the reach (for example, "787") To determine. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-reach variation pattern is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time as a trigger. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

In this way, the effect display device 27 executes an effect based on the variation pattern (for example, a reach effect) during the execution of the special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 40a. In the present embodiment, such a sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first hold number command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the second hold number command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores the second special hold number specified from the second hold number command.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-probability state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the high-probability state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the low-base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-base state command, the sub-base state flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c stores a value that can identify the high-base state. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, the main control ROM 40b has a gaming state (low base state and high base state), a special hold number, and a special variation pattern assigned to the main control RAM 40c. A fluctuation pattern determination table (hereinafter referred to as a determination table) is stored so as to correspond to whether or not valid information is stored in the flag. The determination table is an information group (data group) for determining a fluctuation pattern. In addition, the conditions for determining the fluctuation pattern differ depending on the type of the determination table. In FIG. 5, it is indicated by "Yes" that the special fluctuation pattern flag stores valid information, and by "No" that the special fluctuation pattern flag does not store valid information.

As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the total special hold number after subtraction is zero (“0”) in the low base state, and the special fluctuation pattern assigned to the main control RAM 40c. When the valid information is not stored in the flag, the fluctuation patterns of the first special game and the second special game are determined based on the determination table TA0. The total special hold number is the sum of the first special hold number and the second special hold number. On the other hand, when the total number of special holdings after subtraction is "0" and valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, the first special game and the second special game and the second special game are based on the determination table TAS. The fluctuation pattern of the special game is determined.

Further, in the low base state, when the total special hold number after subtraction is "1", the determination table TA1 regardless of whether valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The fluctuation pattern of the first special game and the second special game is determined based on. Then, in the low base state, when the total special hold number after subtraction is any of "2" to "7", whether or not valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Regardless of this, the fluctuation patterns of the first special game and the second special game are determined based on the determination table TA2.

As shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the high base state, regardless of whether the total special hold number after subtraction and the special fluctuation pattern flag store valid information, the first is based on the determination table TB0. 1 The fluctuation pattern of the special game is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the second special hold number after subtraction is "0" in the high base state, valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Regardless of whether or not, the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined based on the determination table TB1. On the other hand, in the high base state, when the second special hold number after subtraction is any of "1" to "3", whether or not valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Regardless of this, the fluctuation pattern of the second special game is determined based on the determination table TB2.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the variation pattern determined based on the variation pattern determination table will be described in detail.
The variation pattern of this embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, fluctuation patterns P06, P07, PS4, and PS5 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P04, P05, PS2, and PS3 are defined as the out-of-reach fluctuation patterns. Then, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P01 to P03 and PS1 are defined as the out-of-order fluctuation patterns.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P04, P06, and PS1 to PS5 are examples of fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns P03, P05, and P07 are fluctuations that can be selected in the high base state. This is an example of a pattern. Further, the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are examples of fluctuation patterns that can be selected in both the low base state and the high base state.

The fluctuation pattern P02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P01. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time (time t2) of the fluctuation pattern P02 is shorter than the fluctuation time (time t1) of the fluctuation pattern P01. The fluctuation pattern P03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P02. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time (time t3) of the fluctuation pattern P03 is shorter than the fluctuation time (time t2) of the fluctuation pattern P02.

Further, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern are fluctuation patterns in which various reach effects are executed. The fluctuation patterns P04 and P06 are fluctuation patterns in which the first reach effect (hereinafter referred to as R1 effect) is executed. The fluctuation patterns P05 and P07 are fluctuation patterns in which the second reach effect (hereinafter referred to as R2 effect) is executed. The fluctuation patterns PS2 and PS4 are fluctuation patterns in which the first dedicated reach effect (hereinafter referred to as the dedicated R1 effect) is executed. The fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are fluctuation patterns in which the second dedicated reach effect (hereinafter referred to as the dedicated R2 effect) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a determination value for determining the variation pattern so as to correspond to the type of the determination table and the type of the variation pattern. In FIG. 6, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, the determinable variation pattern is indicated by “◯” and the undeterminable variation pattern is indicated by “−”.

To give a specific example, fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the determination table TA0 include fluctuation patterns P01, P04, and P06. When the determination table TA0 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns P01, P04, and P06 is determined. Further, the fluctuation patterns that can be determined by the determination table TB1 include fluctuation patterns P02, P03, P05, and P07. When the determination table TA2 is referred to, one of P02, P03, P05, and P07 is determined.

Fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 can be determined based on the special determination table TAS. When the special determination table TAS is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 is determined. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 are fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS, but are different from the special determination table TAS in the determination tables TA0 to TA2 and TB0 to TB2. It is a variation pattern that cannot be determined based on it. That is, the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 are dedicated fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS.

Here, the process of determining the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
When determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a has valid information in the game state (low base state and high base state), the number of special reservations, and the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Identify the decision table to reference based on whether it is stored or not. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the specified determination table.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the total special hold number after subtraction is zero (“0”) in the low base state, the main control CPU 40a has valid information in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. When stored, the variation pattern is determined based on a special determination table TAS. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag when controlled in the standby state, when the execution of the special game is decided after being controlled in the standby state, it is special. Valid information is stored in the fluctuation pattern flag. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the special determination table TAS when the execution of the special game is determined after being controlled in the standby state. In the present embodiment, the condition for determining the variation pattern based on the special determination table TAS corresponds to the special determination condition. Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the special determination table TAS, the special fluctuation pattern flag stores invalid information that can be identified as not being controlled in the standby state (deletes the valid information). , Initialize the special variation pattern flag.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the first special game is determined after being controlled to the standby state, valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag, and therefore, based on the special determination table TAS. The variation pattern is determined and the special variation pattern flag is initialized. Then, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game is determined after being controlled to the standby state, since the valid information is not stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag, it is based on the special determination table TAS. The fluctuation pattern is not determined.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the determination ratio (determination probability) corresponding to the set set value is determined. ) Determines the fluctuation pattern. Hereinafter, the set setting value may be described as the current setting value.

In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS in the case of a loss that does not win the jackpot, any one of the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS3 is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 7A. It is determined.

To give a specific example, when the current set value is setting 1, the fluctuation pattern PS1 is determined at a determination rate of 92.0%, and the variation pattern PS2 is determined at a determination rate of 8.0%. When the current set value is setting 6, the fluctuation pattern PS1 is determined at a determination rate of 92.0%, the variation pattern PS2 is determined at a determination rate of 5.0%, and the variation pattern PS3 is 3.0. It is determined by the determination rate of%.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS3 is a fluctuation pattern that cannot be determined when the current set value is setting 1 and can be determined when the current set value is any of settings 2 to 6. .. Since the variation pattern PS3 is a variation pattern in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed, when the variation pattern PS3 is determined and the dedicated R2 effect is executed, the current set value is one of the settings 2 to 6. This can be identified and the current setting value is suggested.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, the current set value is a set value that defines a high jackpot probability (hereinafter, referred to as an advantageous set value). The higher the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PS3. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is the first setting information which is any of the settings 2 to 6, and when the current setting value is the second setting information different from the first setting information. The determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PS3 is different from that at a certain time. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS3 corresponds to the specific fluctuation pattern.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, one of the fluctuation patterns PS4 and PS5 is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 7 (b). To.

To give a specific example, when the current set value is setting 1, the fluctuation pattern PS4 is determined at a determination rate of 100.0%. Further, when the current set value is the setting 6, the fluctuation pattern PS4 is determined at a determination rate of 70.0%, and the variation pattern PS5 is determined at a determination rate of 30.0%.

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS5 is a fluctuation pattern that cannot be determined when the current set value is setting 1 and can be determined when the current set value is any of settings 2 to 6. .. Since the variation pattern PS5 is a variation pattern in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed, when the variation pattern PS5 is determined and the dedicated R2 effect is executed, the current set value is one of the settings 2 to 6. This can be identified and the current setting value is suggested.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, the more advantageous the set value is, the higher the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PS5 is. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the current setting value is the first setting information which is one of the settings 2 to 6, and when the current setting value is the second setting information different from the first setting information. The determination rate of the fluctuation pattern PS5 differs from one time to another. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PS5 corresponds to the specific fluctuation pattern.

By the way, in the present embodiment, regardless of the current set value, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS2 and PS4 are different so as to correspond to the current set value. As described above, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS2 and PS4 are different depending on whether the current set value is the first setting information or the current set value is the second setting information.

In this embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as a demo effect) can be executed. The demo effect is an effect executed during a period controlled in the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby period). To give a specific example, the demo effect is a demo waiting effect in which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped or temporarily stopped, and a title demo effect in which a predetermined title image is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is an effect executed in an effect mode according to the current set value. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the current set value. Further, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed when the current set value is any of settings 4 to 6, and cannot be executed when the current set value is any of settings 1 to 3. It is a directing.

The setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in a special game in which any of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 is determined. Specifically, the setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed after the execution of the dedicated R2 effect is started in the special game in which any of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 is determined.

In the present embodiment, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect includes a first effect content and a second effect content. When it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect of the first effect content, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the first special display mode. The first special display mode is a display mode in which the left column and right column effect symbols are displayed in an enlarged size larger than the standard size. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the second special display mode. The second special display mode is a display mode in which the left column and right column effect symbols are displayed in a super-enlarged size larger than the enlarged size.

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbol is variably displayed on the effect display device 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect combination of symbols that is out of alignment with the effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27. In this case, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the standard size.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the execution of the special game is completed and the predetermined variable interval time elapses, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are zero (“0”). Occasionally, it is controlled to a standby state, and a demo effect is executed on the effect display device 27.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbol is variably displayed on the effect display device 27. At this time, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern PS5 is determined as the fluctuation pattern of the special game. Since the variation pattern PS5 is a variation pattern in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination, and the dedicated R2 effect is displayed. The production is executed. When the fluctuation pattern PS5 is determined and the dedicated R2 effect is executed, the player can identify that the current set value is one of the settings 2 to 6, and the current set value is suggested. ..

As shown in FIG. 8 (f), in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed after the dedicated R2 effect is executed. For example, when the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content is executed, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the second special display mode (super-enlarged size). Thereby, the player can specify that the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6.

In this way, in the present embodiment, by executing the dedicated R2 effect, the player can identify that the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, and then the setting suggestion effect is executed. By doing so, the player can identify that the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. In this way, in the present embodiment, the current set value may be suggested step by step.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27.
Next, the standby period processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game end command, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the predetermined fluctuation interval time elapses, the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c become zero ( If it is "0"), information that can identify the waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag. The standby period flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag for identifying the standby period. When the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the waiting period in the waiting period flag, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the waiting period processing.

In a process different from the waiting period processing, when information that can identify the waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the demo effect. When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can identify the waiting period stored in the waiting period flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the demo effect when the game start command is input.

Next, the setting suggestion effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed when the input of the game start command is triggered.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the setting suggestion effect processing, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern specified from the game start command is the variation pattern to be executed of the setting suggestion effect (step S101). .. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns for which the setting suggestion effect is executed are the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 in which the dedicated R2 effect is executed. If it is not determined that the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is the fluctuation pattern to be executed for the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command is the fluctuation pattern to be executed by the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. A suggestion effect lottery is performed (step S102). The sub-control CPU 41a wins with a probability (shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B) according to the fluctuation pattern specified from the game start command and the set value specified from the sub-set value flag. Set suggestion effect lottery.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S103). If it is not determined that the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the setting suggestion effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect (step S104). When the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the second effect content with a high probability so that the current set value becomes an advantageous set value. Further, when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the sub-control CPU 41a becomes such that the current set value becomes a set value (hereinafter, referred to as an unfavorable set value) that defines a low jackpot probability. The first production content is determined with high probability. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the current setting value is more advantageous when the setting suggestion effect of the second effect content is executed than when the setting suggestion effect of the first effect content is executed. The degree of expectation is high.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can identify the determined effect content in the setting suggestion effect execution flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c (step S105), and sets the setting suggestion effect process. To finish. The setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag for specifying the effect content of the setting suggestion effect to be executed.

In a process different from the setting suggestion effect processing, when the information that can specify the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag. Based on the information, specify the production content of the setting suggestion effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the setting suggestion effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a executes the setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can identify the effect content of the setting suggestion effect stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the setting suggestion effect when the fluctuation pattern to be executed of the setting suggestion effect is determined. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the setting suggestion effect when the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined.

Next, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect will be described. The execution probability of this setting suggestion effect corresponds to the probability that the setting suggestion effect is executed when the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined based on the special determination table TAS. That is, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the probability of winning the setting suggestion effect lottery.

To give a specific example, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the fluctuation pattern PS3 (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the current set values are set to 1 to 3 When any of the above, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 0.0%. That is, when the current setting value is any of the settings 1 to 3, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the current setting value is setting 4, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 1.0%, and when the current setting value is setting 5, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 2.0%. When the current setting value is setting 6, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 3.0%. In this way, when the fluctuation pattern PS3 is determined based on the special determination table TAS, when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the current set value is set so as to be an advantageous set value. The probability of executing the suggestion effect increases.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, when the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 3. , The execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 0.0%. That is, when the current setting value is any of the settings 1 to 3, the setting suggestion effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the current setting value is setting 4, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 4.0%, and when the current setting value is setting 5, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 8.0%. When the current setting value is setting 6, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is 12.0%. In this way, when the fluctuation pattern PS5 is determined based on the special determination table TAS, when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6, the current set value is set so as to be an advantageous set value. The probability of executing the suggestion effect increases.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, when the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the fluctuation pattern PS3 (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) is determined. ) Is determined, the probability of executing the setting suggestion effect is higher when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

Next, a specific example in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 11, a first specific example in which the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T51, when the first special hold number is “2” and the second special hold number is “0” (when the total special hold number is “2”). ), It is assumed that the execution of the first special game is decided. It is assumed that the timing indicated by reference numeral T51 is controlled to the low base state, and valid information is not stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special hold number is subtracted by "1", so that the first special hold number becomes "1" and the total special hold number also becomes "1". Then, since the game state is the low base state and the total number of special reservations is "1", the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA1 (see FIG. 5A).

After that, when the execution of the special game is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T52, the execution of the first special game may be determined at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T53 after a predetermined variation interval time has elapsed. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special hold number is subtracted by "1", so that the first special hold number becomes "0" and the total special hold number also becomes "0". Then, since the game state is the low base state, the total special hold number is "0", and the valid information is not stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination table TA0 ( See FIG. 5 (a)).

After that, when the execution of the special game is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T53, after the predetermined fluctuation interval time elapses, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are set to "0" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T54. (The total number of special holds is also "0"), so it is controlled to the standby state. When controlled in the standby state, valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As a result, it becomes possible for the main control CPU 40a to identify that the control is in the standby state.

Then, after being controlled to the standby state, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 and the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied, the first special holding number becomes 1, and the first special holding number becomes 1 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T56. 1 Execution of a special game may be decided. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special hold number is subtracted by "1", so that the first special hold number becomes "0" and the total special hold number also becomes "0". Then, since the game state is the low base state, the total special hold number is "0", and the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. (See FIG. 5 (a)).

In this way, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the special game is determined after being controlled to the standby state, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. When the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the valid information stored in the special variation pattern flag is initialized.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a second specific example in which the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described. In the second specific example, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T51 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T55 are the same as those in the first specific example, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

After being controlled to the standby state, the power supply is cut off at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T61, and then the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, so that the power supply is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T62. It may be done. In this case, since the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, the initialization operation is not performed, and the valid information included in the various backed up information is retained. In this way, in the present embodiment, the valid information stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag is retained even if the power supply is cut off.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 and the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied, the number of first special holdings becomes "1", and the first special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T63. May be decided. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special hold number is subtracted by "1", so that the first special hold number becomes "0" and the total special hold number also becomes "0". Then, since the game state is the low base state, the total special hold number is "0", and the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. (See FIG. 5 (a)).

In this way, in the present embodiment, even if the power supply is cut off after being controlled to the standby state, when the execution of the special game is decided, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. There are times.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) One of a plurality of set values (setting information) that defines the jackpot probability (advantageous degree regarding the jackpot game) is set. Therefore, since the jackpot probability changes according to the set value, the game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) After being controlled to the standby state, when the execution of the special game is decided, the fluctuation pattern can be determined based on the special determination table TAS (special determination condition). Then, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific fluctuation pattern) may be different between when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. it can. Therefore, it is possible to give an opportunity to estimate the current set value based on the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS while paying attention to the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. .. In this way, even if the game is controlled to the standby state, it is possible to give an opportunity to estimate the current set value by determining the execution of the special game, so that it is possible to give motivation to play the game. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-3) When the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are determined based on the special determination table TAS, the setting suggestion effect suggesting the current set value can be executed. Therefore, even if the game is controlled to the standby state, the current set value may be suggested by determining the execution of the special game, which can give motivation to play the game. Then, when the execution of the special game is decided, it is possible to give an opportunity to estimate the current set value based on the setting suggestion effect while paying attention to the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special decision table TAS. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-4) When the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS, and when the fluctuation pattern PS3 (missing reach fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the special determination table TAS. And, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect is different. Therefore, it is possible to infer from the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect whether the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined, that is, whether the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(1-5) Even if the power supply is cut off, the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is off, so that valid information (special information) that can be identified as being controlled to the standby state is provided. Can be held. As a result, it is possible to prevent the chance of guessing the current set value from being reduced due to the initialization of the valid information.

(1-6) When the execution of the special game is decided after the total number of special holds (the number of special games whose execution is held) becomes zero, the fluctuation pattern is set based on the special decision table TAS. Can be decided. Then, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific fluctuation pattern) may be different between when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. it can. Therefore, it is possible to give an opportunity to estimate the current set value based on the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS while paying attention to the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. .. In this way, even if the number of variable games whose execution is suspended becomes zero, it is possible to give an opportunity to guess the set setting information by determining the execution of the variable game, so that the game can be played. It is possible to give motivation to play and to improve the interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, when the control is performed in the standby state, valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, the game ball is controlled to the standby state, and the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the period from the last detection of the game ball by the out port sensor SE6 until a specific time elapses. Occasionally, valid information may be stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c.

In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.
In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the standby state, the out detection valid period counter assigned to the main control RAM 40c is set with a value indicating the time tx, and the out detection valid period is started. The out detection valid period counter is a counter for the main control CPU 40a to count the time tx, and is a counter for the main control CPU 40a to specify that the out detection valid period is in effect.

In the standby state, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the out detection valid period counter at each predetermined control cycle. Further, in the standby state, when the out detection valid period counter is not "0", the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal output when the out port sensor SE6 detects a game ball, and the out detection is valid. A new value indicating the time tx is set in the period counter. As a result, the main control CPU 40a ends the started out detection valid period and newly starts the out detection valid period. Then, when the out detection valid period counter after subtraction becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a ends the out detection valid period. As described above, the out detection valid period is a period up to the period from the last detection of the game ball by the out port sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses. In the present embodiment, the out detection valid period corresponds to the specific period, and the time tx corresponds to the specific time. The out detection valid period is the period in the standby state.

If the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 before the time tx elapses after being controlled in the standby state, the out detection valid period is from the time tx is controlled to the standby state until the time tx elapses. The period. On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 before the time tx elapses after being controlled in the standby state, the out detection valid period is such that the game ball is controlled by the out port sensor SE6 after being controlled in the standby state. It is the period until it is detected. As described above, in the present embodiment, the out detection valid period is also a period up to the period from the control to the standby state to the elapse of the time tx.

Further, when the out detection valid period counter after subtraction becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a identifies that the game ball was not detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period. When the main control CPU 40a identifies that the game ball has not been detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period, the main control CPU 40a stores the valid information in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the valid information is information that can identify that the game ball was not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the out-detection valid period. In other words, the valid information of the present embodiment is information that can identify that the number of game balls detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the out-detection valid period is zero (“0”). In this embodiment, valid information corresponds to special information. Further, in the present embodiment, zero (“0”) corresponds to a specified number.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores the valid information in the special fluctuation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, the information capable of identifying that the game ball was not detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period (information that can be specified ( (Hereinafter referred to as the out port undetected command) is set in the output buffer.

When the game ball is detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period, it is highly possible that the game is being played by the player. On the other hand, when the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period, there is a possibility that the game is not performed by the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the valid information can be said to be information that can identify that the game may not be performed by the player.

Then, as in the first embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a determines the execution of the special game when the valid information is stored in the special variation pattern flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, a special determination table is determined. The variation pattern is determined based on the TAS (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

As described above, in the present embodiment, valid information is stored when the game ball is not detected by the out-port sensor SE6 during the out-detection valid period. Therefore, when the execution of the special game is determined after the game ball is not detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 during the out-detection valid period, the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag.

Therefore, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment has a special determination table when the execution of the special game is determined after it is specified that the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the TAS. In other words, when the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment determines the execution of the special game after the number of game balls detected by the out port sensor SE6 is specified to be zero during the out detection valid period. , The variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

When the main control CPU 40a decides to execute the special game, the main control CPU 40a initializes the value set in the out detection valid period counter, and ends counting the time when the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6.

In the present embodiment, the demo waiting effect and the title demo effect can be executed.
The demo waiting effect is an effect executed during the first waiting period. The first waiting period is the period that is first controlled when the standby state is controlled. For example, the demonstration waiting effect is an effect of displaying a fixed stop display or a temporary stop display of the effect symbol.

The title demo production is a production executed in the second waiting period. The second waiting period is a period controlled after the first waiting period, and is a period controlled when it is specified by the out-port sensor SE6 that the game ball has not been detected in the out-detection valid period. .. For example, the title demo effect is an effect of displaying a predetermined title demo image.

Next, the standby period processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game end command, the sub-control CPU 41a clocks a predetermined fluctuation interval time. Subsequently, in the sub-control CPU 41a, when the predetermined fluctuation interval time elapses, the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RAM 41c become zero ( If it is "0"), information that can identify that it is the first waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag and controlled in the first waiting period. The standby period flag is a flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and for specifying the type of the controlled standby period (first standby period and second standby period).

When the information that can be specified to be the first waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time tx in the waiting period counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The waiting period counter is a counter for counting the time when the waiting period is controlled, and is a counter for the sub-control CPU 41a to control the waiting period (first waiting period and second waiting period).

Then, in the first standby period, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter every predetermined cycle. Further, in the first standby period, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an out port command when the standby period counter is not "0", the sub-control CPU 41a sets the value indicating the time tx in the standby period counter again and performs the first standby. Control to extend the period. Further, when the waiting period counter after subtraction becomes "0", the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can identify the second waiting period in the waiting period flag, and controls the second waiting period. ..

In a process different from the waiting period processing, when the information that can identify the first waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the demo waiting effect. On the other hand, when the information that can identify the second waiting period is stored in the waiting period flag, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the title demo effect. When the game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can identify the type of the waiting period stored in the waiting period flag. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to end the execution of the demo waiting effect or the title demo effect when the game start command is input.

When the out port undetected command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a may store information that can identify that it is the second waiting period in the waiting period flag and control it in the second waiting period. .. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not have to count the time tx by the standby period counter.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific example in which the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS will be described. In this specific example, the timing shown by the reference numeral T51 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T55 are the same as those of the first specific example in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

After being controlled to the standby state, it is assumed that the game ball is detected by the out-port sensor SE6 at the timing indicated by the reference numeral TA. Then, when the game ball is not detected by the out port sensor SE6 during the out detection valid period (the period from the last detection of the game ball by the out port sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses), the main control RAM 40c is set. Valid information is stored in the assigned special variation pattern flag. For example, it is assumed that valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T71. As a result, during the out detection valid period (the period from the last detection of the game ball by the out port sensor SE6 until the time tx elapses), the main control CPU 40a indicates that the game ball was not detected by the out port sensor SE6. Can be identified by. Further, the title demo effect is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T71.

After that, when the game ball enters the first start port 28 and the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied, the number of the first special hold becomes 1, and the execution of the first special game is executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T72. May be decided. When the execution of the first special game is decided, the first special hold number is subtracted by "1", so that the first special hold number becomes "0" and the total special hold number also becomes "0". Then, since the game state is the low base state, the total special hold number is "0", and the valid information is stored in the special fluctuation pattern flag, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. (See FIG. 5 (a)).

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of (1-1) and (1-3) to (1-5) in the first embodiment.
(2-1) After it is specified that the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 (discharge port) detected during the out detection valid period (specific period) is zero (specified number), the special game When the execution is decided, the variation pattern can be determined based on the special decision table TAS (special decision condition). Then, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific fluctuation pattern) may be different between when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. it can. Therefore, it is possible to give an opportunity to estimate the current set value based on the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS while paying attention to the fluctuation pattern determined based on the special determination table TAS. .. In this way, when the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected during the out detection valid period is the specified number, the execution of the special game is decided, so that the opportunity to estimate the current set value is given. Can be given. As a result, it is possible to give motivation to play the game while paying attention to the out detection valid period and the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2-2) When the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected during the out detection valid period is zero (“0”), there is a possibility that the game has not been played by the player.
Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, after it is specified that the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected during the out detection valid period is zero, when the execution of the special game is decided, a special game is made. The fluctuation pattern can be determined based on the determination table TAS. Therefore, the motivation to play the game is when the number of game balls discharged from the out port 35 detected during the out detection valid period is zero, that is, when there is a possibility that the game is not played by the player. Can be given, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-3) When the game ball discharged from the out port 35 is not detected in the period from the last detection of the game ball discharged from the out port 35 to the lapse of time tx (specific time). , There is a possibility that the game is not played by the player.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game ball discharged from the out port 35 was not detected in the period from the last detection of the game ball discharged from the out port 35 to the elapse of the time tx. After being identified, when the execution of the special game is decided, the variation pattern can be determined based on the special determination table TAS. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the game is not being played by the player, the execution of the special game is decided, which gives an opportunity to estimate the current set value, which gives motivation to play the game. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The present embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the second embodiment, for example, a discharge ball sensor as a detection means for detecting a game ball passing through a discharge passage may be provided. Then, for example, the valid information may be information that can identify that the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball sensor during the discharge detection valid period is zero. In this case, when the execution of the special game is decided after the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball sensor is determined to be zero in the discharge detection valid period corresponding to the specific period, the special decision table TAS The fluctuation pattern will be determined based on. Further, for example, the discharge detection valid period may be a period from the last detection of the game ball by the discharge ball sensor to the elapse of a specific time. For example, the emission detection valid period may be a period in the standby state.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the valid information may be information that can identify that the number of game balls detected by the general winning sensor SE5 during the general winning valid period is zero. In this case, when the execution of the special game is decided after the number of game balls detected by the general winning sensor SE5 is determined to be zero during the general winning validity period, the change is made based on the special decision table TAS. The pattern will be determined. In this way, for example, the general winning sensor SE5 may correspond to the detection means. For example, the general winning valid period may be a period from the last detection of the game ball by the general winning sensor SE5 to the elapse of a specific time. For example, the general prize validity period may be a period in the standby state.

-In the second embodiment, when the execution of the special game is decided after the number of game balls detected by the out-mouth sensor SE6 is specified to be zero during the out-detection valid period, a special decision table is set. The variation pattern was determined based on the TAS, but is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the special game is determined after the number of game balls detected by the out-port sensor SE6 is determined to be "1" during the out-detection valid period, the execution of the special game is determined based on the special determination table TAS. The variation pattern may be determined. In this case, "1" corresponds to the specified number. Further, for example, any one of "2" or more may correspond to the specified number. In this way, the specified number may be any number.

-In the second embodiment, the out detection valid period is a period up to the period from when the game ball is finally detected by the out port sensor SE6 or when the time tx elapses after being controlled to the standby state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the out detection valid period may be a fixed period in the standby state. In this case, for example, the out detection valid period may be a period from the control of the standby state to the elapse of a specific time. Further, for example, the out detection valid period may be a period from the middle timing in the standby state to the elapse of a specific time. For example, the out detection valid period may be repeated in the standby state. To give a specific example, the first out detection valid period is the period from the control to the standby state until a specific time elapses, and the second and subsequent out detection valid periods are the previous outs. It may be a period from the end of the detection valid period to the elapse of a specific time.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the out detection valid period may be a predetermined period in the jackpot game. In this case, for example, the out detection valid period may be the ending period in the big hit game, or may be, for example, the opening period in the big hit game. Further, for example, the out detection valid period may be a predetermined period in the special game. In this case, for example, the out detection valid period may be a period after the timing at which the execution of the reach effect in the special game is started.

-In the second embodiment, for example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls detected by the first start sensor SE1 in a specific period is a specified number. In this way, for example, the first start sensor SE1 may correspond to the detection means. For example, the valid information may be information that can identify that the number of game balls detected by the second start sensor SE2 in a specific period is a specified number. In this way, for example, the second start sensor SE2 may correspond to the detection means. For example, the valid information may be information that can specify that the number of game balls for which a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3 in a specific period is a specified number. In this way, for example, the special winning sensor SE3 may correspond to the detection means. Further, for example, a plurality of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the special winning sensor SE3, the general winning sensor SE5, and the out port sensor SE6 may correspond to the detection means.

-In the second embodiment, when the time tx elapses without the game ball being detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after being controlled to the standby state, the second standby period is entered and the title demo effect is executed. , Not limited to this. For example, the title demo effect may be executed by shifting to the second standby period before the timing when the time tx elapses without detecting the game ball by the out-port sensor SE6 after being controlled to the standby state. .. Further, for example, after the time tx has elapsed without the game ball being detected by the out-port sensor SE6 after being controlled to the standby state, the second standby period is entered and the title demo effect is executed. May be good.

-In the second embodiment described above, the title demo production was executed during the second waiting period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second waiting period, the demo waiting effect may be executed. Further, for example, in the second waiting period, an image capable of identifying a warning regarding immersiveness may be displayed.

-In the second embodiment, the control is performed in the first waiting period and the second waiting period, but for example, it may be controlled in one waiting period as in the first embodiment.
-In the above embodiment, for example, valid information may be stored when the total special hold number changes from "1" to "0". This valid information is information that can identify that the total number of special reservations has changed from "1" to "0". That is, the valid information is information that can identify that the number of special games whose execution is suspended has become zero. In this case, after the number of special games whose execution is suspended becomes zero, when the execution of the special game is decided, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when one of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "0", valid information may be stored. In this case, for example, when the first special hold number is not "0" and the second special hold number changes from "1" to "0", valid information may be stored. Further, for example, when the second special hold number is not "0" and the first special hold number changes from "1" to "0", the valid information may be stored.

-In the above embodiment, for example, various information to be backed up may not include valid information. In this case, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, the valid information is initialized regardless of whether or not the initialization operation is performed. In this way, for example, when the power supply is cut off, the valid information may not be retained.

-In the above embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, the valid information is initialized, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the variation pattern is determined a plurality of times based on the special determination table TAS, the valid information may be initialized. According to this, when the valid information is stored, the fluctuation pattern can be determined based on the special determination table TAS in a plurality of special games.

-In the above embodiment, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are different between when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. Not limited to this. For example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 may be different depending on whether the current setting value is the first setting information or the current setting value is the second setting information. That is, when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information, the determination ratio of all the fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS is It may be different. In this case, all the variation patterns that can be determined based on the special determination table TAS correspond to the specific variation patterns.

-In the above embodiment, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 can be determined when the current set value is any of the settings 2 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be determinable when the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be determinable regardless of the current set value. In this case, for example, the more advantageous the set value is, the higher the determination ratio of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be. For example, the more unfavorable the set value is, the more the fluctuation pattern PS3 and PS5 are determined. The determination ratio of the patterns PS3 and PS5 may be high. Further, for example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 depending on whether the current set value is any of the settings 1 to 3 and the current set value is any of the settings 4 to 6. May be different. In addition, for example, when the current setting value is any of settings 1, 3, and 5 (odd number setting value), and when the current setting value is any of settings 2, 4, and 6 (even number setting value). ), The determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 may be different.

-In the above embodiment, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 are different between when the current setting value is the first setting information and when the current setting value is the second setting information. Not limited to this. For example, whether or not the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 can be determined differs depending on whether the current setting value is the first setting information or the current setting value is the second setting information. May be good. In this case, for example, when the current setting value is the first setting information, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 cannot be determined, and when the current setting value is the second setting information, the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 can be determined. It may be.

-In the above embodiment, the current set value is suggested by executing the dedicated R2 effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the current set value may be suggested by the timing at which the execution of the reach effect is started. In this case, for example, the timing at which the execution of the reach effect is started in the special game in which the variation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific variation pattern) are determined, and the reach effect in the special game in which the variation patterns PS2 and PS4 are determined. The timing at which the execution is started may be different.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the current set value may be suggested by the fluctuation time of the special game. In this case, for example, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5 (specific fluctuation pattern) may be different from the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern different from the specific fluctuation pattern.

-In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern may be determined based on the special determination table TAS in the high base state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5 may be fluctuation patterns that can be determined based on the determination tables TA0 to TA2 and TB0 to TB2, which are different from the special determination table TAS. In this case, for example, the variation pattern PS3, when the variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS, is more than when the variation pattern is determined based on the determination tables TA0 to TA2 and TB0 to TB2. And PS5 (specific fluctuation pattern) is preferably determined at a high rate.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the fluctuation pattern PS3 (outlier reach fluctuation pattern) is determined, the current set values are set 4 to 6 as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined. In any of these cases, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be high.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the current set values are set 4 to 6 depending on whether the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined or the fluctuation pattern PS3 (off reach fluctuation pattern) is determined. In any of these cases, the execution probabilities of the setting suggestion effects may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed when the current setting value is any of the settings 4 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed when the current setting value is any of settings 2 to 6.

-In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be executed regardless of the current setting value. In this case, for example, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the current setting value is any of settings 1 to 3 and the current setting value is any of settings 4 to 6. You may do so. Further, for example, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether the current setting value is an odd number setting value or the current setting value is an even number setting value.

-In the above embodiment, the current set value is any one of the settings 4 to 6 depending on whether the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined or the fluctuation pattern PS1 (missing fluctuation pattern) is determined. When is the case, the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect may be different.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the fluctuation pattern PS5 (big hit fluctuation pattern) is determined and when the fluctuation pattern PS3 (off reach fluctuation pattern) is determined, the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is It may be different. In this case, for example, the selection ratio (determination ratio) of the second effect content may be higher when the fluctuation pattern PS5 is determined than when the fluctuation pattern PS3 is determined. Further, for example, the selection ratio (determination ratio) of the second effect content may be lower when the fluctuation pattern PS3 is determined than when the fluctuation pattern PS5 is determined. In this way, the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot variation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS. Further, for example, both the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special determination table TAS.

-In the above embodiment, the fluctuation patterns for which the setting suggestion effect is executed are the fluctuation patterns PS3 and PS5, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fluctuation patterns for which the setting suggestion effect is executed may be fluctuation patterns PS1 to PS5.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a setting notification effect for notifying the current setting value may be executed. According to this, the current set value can be specified when the setting notification effect is executed. Further, in this case, for example, both the setting suggestion effect and the setting notification effect may be executed, or the setting notification effect may be executed without the setting suggestion effect being executed.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed when the specific fluctuation pattern is determined.
-In the above embodiment, for example, when the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the standby state, information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter, referred to as "demo designation command") is set in the output buffer. It may be configured. In this case, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to control during the standby period when a demo designation command is input.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the first special game may be executed in preference to the second special game, or for example, the special games may be executed in the order of winning. Further, for example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed at the same time.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, so that a big hit game is given. (So-called two types of gaming machines) may be used. Further, for example, it may be a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called a game machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed). Further, it may be a game machine (so-called three types of game machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a specific entry port. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 22 ... Information display device, 27 ... Production display device, 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 31 ... Grand prize Mouth, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (4)

In a game machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot after the jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game.
A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for determining the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game, and
A fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is provided.
When the hold condition is satisfied, the execution of the variable game is put on hold,
The variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern under special determination conditions when the execution of the variation game is determined after the number of the variation games whose execution is suspended becomes zero.
The fluctuation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific fluctuation pattern.
The plurality of setting information includes a first setting information and a second setting information.
The determination ratio of the specific variation pattern when the setting information set by the setting control means is the first setting information and when the setting information set by the setting control means is the second setting information. Is different, or whether or not the specific fluctuation pattern can be determined is different. In a game machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot after the jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game.
A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for determining the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game, and
A fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game, and
It is equipped with an effect control means that controls the execution of the effect.
When the hold condition is satisfied, the execution of the variable game is put on hold,
The variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern under special determination conditions when the execution of the variation game is determined after the number of the variation games whose execution is suspended becomes zero.
The fluctuation pattern determined by the special determination condition includes a specific fluctuation pattern.
The effect includes a setting suggestion effect that suggests setting information set by the setting control means.
The effect control means is a gaming machine that controls to execute the setting suggestion effect when the specific variation pattern is determined. The specific fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in a fluctuation game in which the jackpot display result is displayed.
The second aspect of claim 2, wherein at least one of the execution probability of the setting suggestion effect and the selection ratio of the effect content of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether or not the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined by the special determination condition. Game machine. Equipped with a storage control means for storing information in the storage means
The information includes special information that can identify that the number of variable games pending execution has become zero.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the storage means can hold the special information even if the power supply is cut off.