JP6788902B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is configured to perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into a starting port, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game that opens the big winning opening is given (for example, a 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 jackpot probability, is fixed for each model, and as a result of long-term games, there is a risk that the player's interest may be reduced due to boredom. It is hoped that the interest in games will be improved.

The present invention has been made in view of 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.

Gaming machine to solve the above problems, the condition that it has won the jackpot lottery was triggered by the establishment of the start condition, the gaming machine which imparts jackpot gaming that the big winning opening in an open state, the game ball ball entrance A possible first start ball entry port, a second start ball entry port where a game ball can enter, an open state where a game ball can enter the second start ball entry port, and the second start ball entry port. An opening / closing means that operates so that the game ball can take a closed state in which the ball cannot enter, a setting control means that sets any setting information among a plurality of setting information that determines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game, and the above. The game state includes a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery, a game state control means for controlling the game state, and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect. The game state includes a non-ball entry rate improved state and the non-ball entry rate state. A high probability that the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting entry port than the improved entry rate state, a low probability state, and a higher probability of winning the big hit lottery than the low probability state. There is a state, and when the game state control means controls to the high probability state after the end of the previous jackpot game, the control condition associated with the execution of the variable game is satisfied before the next jackpot game is granted. , When the low probability state is controlled and the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous big hit game, the control condition is satisfied and the low probability state is controlled before the next big hit game is given. ratio to be found the varies in accordance with the setting information set by the setting control unit, in the presentation, there is a special effect that special conditions are executed to be taken, wherein the special effect, by the setting control unit There is at least one of a suggestion effect suggesting the set setting information and a notification effect for notifying the setting information set by the setting control means, and the high probability state and the ball entry rate after the end of the big hit game. In the case of being controlled to the improved state, when the control condition is satisfied and the low probability state and the non-ball entry rate improved state are controlled, the special condition is the high probability state and the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. The total of the number of variable games executed while being controlled to the ball entry rate improvement state and the number of variable games executed while being controlled to the low probability state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state. The gist is that it is a condition that can be satisfied when the number of times is a specific number of times .

Regarding the above-mentioned game machine, a normal start ball opening where a game ball can enter, an open state where a game ball can enter the large winning opening, and a closed state where a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening are taken. The special opening / closing means that operates to obtain, the special detection means that detects the game ball that has entered the big winning opening, the fall lottery means that performs the fall lottery to control the low probability state, and the type of big hit. a jackpot type determination means determining a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern, a demonstration execution means for executing effect, and effect mode control means for controlling the presentation mode may be configured to Ru with a.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a light emitting movable member. The figure which shows the setting value (setting information). The figure which shows the outline of the control contents at the time of power-on. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the type of jackpot and the game state. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. The figure which shows the production mode. The figure which shows the transition transition of a production mode. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a game state, a fluctuation pattern determination table, and an effect mode. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing a setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the 1st setting suggestion effect control processing. The figure which shows the 2nd and 3rd setting suggestion effect control processing. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an execution mode of the second setting suggestion effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the 4th setting suggestion effect control processing. The figure which shows the 5th setting suggestion effect control processing. The figure which shows the 5th setting suggestion effect execution processing. The figure which shows the 5th setting suggestion effect interruption processing. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the execution mode of the fifth setting suggestion effect. The figure which shows the 6th setting suggestion effect control processing.

[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.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 as a means for executing the effect. 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 as an effect executing means. 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 as an operation means on the front side of the frame body 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a light emitting movable member 80 as an effect executing means. For example, the light emitting movable member 80 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. The light emitting movable member 80 includes a movable member 80a that can move between the original position and the effect position, and a light emitting body 80b (see FIG. 2) that becomes visible to the player when the movable member 80a moves to the effect position. It is configured so that the movable member 80a can be operated and the light emitting body 80b can emit light, blink, and turn off.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the light emitting movable member 80 is in the original position and the entire light emitting body 80b is viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10. It is located inside the outer shape of the frame body 11. As described above, when the movable member 80a is located at the original position, the light emitting body 80b is housed inside the outer shape of the frame body 11, and the light emitting body 80b cannot be visually recognized by the player.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the movable member 80a moves from the original position to the effect position, at least a part of the light emitting body 80b protrudes outward from the outer shape of the frame body 11, and the game The light emitting body 80b can be visually recognized by a person.

As shown in FIG. 1, 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 (first 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 (second 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 fluctuation game and the second special symbol fluctuation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol fluctuation game (variation game)", and the special symbol fluctuation game is referred to as "special". It may be indicated as "game". 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 jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won. 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 times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number" (first reserved game 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 times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number" (second reserved game 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 fluctuation game (normal fluctuation 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 capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) 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.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having 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 as an effect execution means. 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 by the effect symbol is derived in the effect 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 effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect 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 variablely displayed.

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 row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still 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. A game ball can enter the first starting ball 28 as the first starting ball entrance (starting ball entrance). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. 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 (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detection means (detection means) detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). Further, the first variable game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting ball 29 as the second starting ball entrance (starting ball entrance). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. 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. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means (detection means) detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). Further, the second variable game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated 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. 6). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. In this way, the ordinary variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with 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. 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. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the large winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated 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. 6). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the large winning opening 31 as the special entry opening can take an allowable state and a regulated state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing area 36 through which a game ball entering the large winning opening 31 can pass, and a normal passing area 37 downstream of the large winning opening 31. The passage through which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes is a passage that branches into a first passage and a second passage, and the special passage area 36 is in the first passage and the normal passage area 37 is in the second passage. Each is provided.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special passing sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has passed through the special passing area 36. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE6, a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this way, the special passage sensor SE6 as the special passage detection means detects that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 has passed through the special passage area 36 (the game ball that has passed through the special passage area 36).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a distribution member 38 capable of operating in the first distribution state and the second distribution state at a place where the passage through which the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 31 passes branches. There is. The first distribution state is a state in which the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the special passing area 36. The second distribution state is a state in which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 can be distributed to the normal passing region 37. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution actuator A3 that operates the distribution member 38 (shown in FIG. 6).

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 as a normal starting ball entry port 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. 6). 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 is provided with 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. 6). 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. 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.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has 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 ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary 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 an allowable state in a 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 allowable 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 a so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for a 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".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a low probability state and a high probability state, a high base state (improved ball entry rate) and a low base state (non-ball entry rate improved state), and is low. The high probability base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high probability high base state corresponds to the second gaming state.

Next, a setting change function characteristic of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, 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. 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 current 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 winning probability (falling probability) of the fall lottery and the determination probability (decision ratio) of the jackpot type are the same regardless of the set value. Will be.

As described above, in the present embodiment, by making the jackpot probability different depending on the set value, the possibility that the high probability state is continued after the end of the jackpot game (so-called “high probability continuation rate”) is also different. In particular, in the present embodiment, the larger the current set value, the higher the possibility that the high probability state will be continued after the end of the jackpot game.

Here is a specific example of control until the next big hit game is granted when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous big hit game. In this case, the rate of winning the fall lottery accompanying the execution of the special game (predetermined variable game) is the same regardless of the current set value, but is a big hit when controlled to a high probability state. The winning probability of the lottery differs depending on the current set value. Therefore, although the winning probability of the fall lottery is constant regardless of the current set value, the previous jackpot game is more likely to occur when the current set value is larger than when the current set value is smaller. The number of executions of the special game executed from the end to the next big hit game is reduced. Therefore, when the current setting value is large, the rate of winning the fall lottery by the time the next big hit game is given is lower than when the current setting value is small, and the next big hit game is given. The ratio of winning the fall lottery before and being controlled to the low probability state will differ depending on the current set value. In the present embodiment, the winning probability and the jackpot type determination probability for the fall lottery are the same regardless of the current set values, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the winning probability and the jackpot for the fall lottery. At least one of the determination probabilities of the types of is different depending on the current set value.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e (see FIG. 6) is operated in the ON state, and the RWM clear switch 40d is operated. When the power is turned on with (see FIG. 6) turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode.

In the setting change mode, the internally 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. It can be changed to loop in the order of [Setting 5] → [Setting 6] → [Setting 1] → .... 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 setting value is notified, and even if the RWM clear switch 40d is operated, the internally set setting 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 for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed 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 the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition 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 the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. 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 production 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.
As shown in FIG. 5A, 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, 10 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA. In addition, 40 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZB, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol ZC. 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, 50 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Za and 50 types of jackpot symbols are on symbol Zb. It is classified. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three 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 to ZC, 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 to ZC, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, 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.

For each jackpot game, distribution control information indicating the control content of the distribution member 38 is defined. In the present embodiment, the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and then operated from the first distribution state to the second distribution state is called the third time. The number of round games is defined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of round games such as 2 to 4 times may be defined. Therefore, when the operation round game is started, the first distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state based on the distribution control information determined for the type of jackpot. It is operated from the distribution state to the second distribution state. In the non-actuated round game, which is not the activated round game, the distribution member 38 is not operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state and maintains the second distribution state. As described above, in the plurality of round games, there are an actuated round game in which the distribution member 38 can be operated in the first distribution state and a non-operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is not operated in the first distribution state. is there.

The control contents (distribution control) of the distribution member 38 include short distribution control in which the time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state is short and time for the distribution member 38 to be in the first distribution state. There is a long distribution control. That is, the control content of the distribution member 38 includes a plurality of types of distribution control in which the distribution member 38 is operated so that the time for taking the first distribution state is different.

Further, as the distribution control information, the start conditions of each distribution control are defined so as to correspond to each type of jackpot and each operation round game. Specifically, the start condition of each distribution control is established when the number of balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operating round game reaches a specified number. Specifically, as a condition for starting the short distribution control, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in the operation round game is "1" in the same way for all types of jackpot games. It is established with the opportunity.

As a start condition of the long distribution control, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the number of game balls entered by the special winning sensor SE3 in any of the operating round games is "2". It is established when it becomes, and in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, it is not established in any of the operation round games.

Further, as the distribution control information, the end condition of each distribution control is defined. The end condition of the short distribution control is when 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied, or when the operation round game ends before 0.028 s elapses after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the short distribution control is the shaking after the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 enters the large winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). The time required to reach the component 38 is set to be extremely shorter than the time required. That is, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 and the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, but the large winning opening 31 enters the ball. By the time the game ball reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the distribution member 38 is in the second distribution state.

Further, as the end condition of the long distribution control, when a predetermined time (2 s in the present embodiment) elapses after the end of the operation round game regardless of the time elapsed after the start condition is satisfied. To establish. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the long distribution control is that the game ball entered in the large winning opening 31 is shaken after entering the large winning opening 31 (after being detected by the special winning sensor SE3). Sufficient time is set to reach the component 38. That is, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 31 and the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is in the first distribution state, and the game entered the large winning opening 31. Until the sphere reaches the distribution member 38, the end condition of the long distribution control is not satisfied, and the distribution member 38 continues in the first distribution state.

As described above, the long distribution control is a distribution control that enables the distribution of the game ball to the special passing region 36, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is compared with the short distribution control. It can be said that the distribution control is easy to pass through the special passing region 36 (passing allowance). Further, it can be said that the short distribution control is a distribution control in which it is difficult for the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 to pass through the special passage area 36 as compared with the long distribution control (passage regulation). Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passing region 36 is performed, while in the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC, the jackpot game is performed. The operation round game that enables the game ball to pass through the special passage area 36 will not be performed.

As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won. Granted. When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is until the predetermined number of special games are completed, or the predetermined number of special games are ended. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is previously granted. In this case, the predetermined number of special games includes 100 special games as the minimum guaranteed number of times regardless of whether the high probability state is given or the low probability state is given, and the high probability. If the state is given, the 101st and subsequent special games are also included. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a high base state is given until the end of 100 special games unless the big hit game is given, and even after that, the high base state is given. While the probability state is given, the high base state is given, but if the fall lottery is won and the low probability state is given, the low base state is given.

On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, a low probability state is given without giving a high probability state as the game state after the end of the big hit game. If the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the special game of a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is ended as the game state after the end of the big hit game. Until, or until the jackpot game is granted before the maximum number of special games is completed, a high base state is granted.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probabilities are defined as shown in FIG. The fall probability is defined as 615/65536 (about 1 / 106.56). As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set 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.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb corresponds to the first jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the second jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb becomes the first jackpot game. , The jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the second jackpot game, respectively. In this case, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first big hit game and the second big hit game are different in the maximum number of round games and the time for opening the big winning opening 31 is different. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC corresponds to the first jackpot, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the second jackpot, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC corresponds to the first jackpot game, and the symbol ZA, The jackpot game based on Za may correspond to the second jackpot game, respectively. In this case, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the first big hit and the second big hit are big hits in which the possibility that the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 is different, and the first big hit game and the second big hit game are rounds. It can be said that this is a big hit game in which the maximum number of times of the game is different and the time for opening the big winning opening 31 is different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, 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 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 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 stopped, and is based on the various information held when the power supply is started. This is a function to restore 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 as the first control means 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. 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, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It should be noted that the variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. 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 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 to A3 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 to A3. 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a for storing various information in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the information control means. In this embodiment, the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the information 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, an operation in which the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state will be described 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, a setting change mode in which the internally set setting value can be changed and a setting value in which the internally set setting value cannot be changed are specified. There is a setting confirmation mode that can be displayed. In the present embodiment, when the setting operation unit (not shown) of the setting device 40e is in the on state and the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the on state, the setting change mode is entered and the setting is performed. 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 as the second control means 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 indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated. The sub-control CPU 41a and the movable actuator A4 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable actuator A4. The sub-control CPU 41a and the light emitter 80b are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the light emitting body 80b.

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 the off state to the 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.

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 has a set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. 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 outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) for specifying activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a 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 outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “change start command”) that can identify the start of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change mode, the display 40f reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. To control. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power is turned off. Further, the set value flag is a flag for the main control CPU 40a to specify the set value. Then, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the read set value (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on setting value command”) to the sub-control board 41.

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 set value flag. For example, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the setting value stored in the setting value flag is "setting 1", the main control CPU 40a provides information capable of identifying "setting 2". It is stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the RWM clear switch 40d is operated in the ON state when the set value stored in the set value flag is "setting 6", the main control CPU 40a provides information that can identify "setting 1". It is stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. 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.

The main control CPU 40a is set at that time 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. Confirm the setting value stored in the value flag and exit the setting change mode. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change control process.

When the setting change control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “setting value command”) capable of specifying the determined setting value to the sub control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “change end command”) that can specify the end of the setting change mode to the sub control board 41.

After that, the main control CPU 40a outputs the information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on initial command”) for designating the activation by initialization to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs a power-on initial command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a 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 various backed up information is abnormal, the main control CPU 40a performs 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 setting device 40e is operated in the on state at the time of turning on the power (when it is determined that the setting device 40e is operated in the off state at the time of turning on the power), the main control CPU 40a is set assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The set value stored in the value flag is read, and a set value command capable of specifying the read set value is output to the sub-control board 41. 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 outputs the power-on / power recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41. When the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a 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 outputs information that can specify the start of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as a “confirmation start command”) to the sub control board 41.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation mode, the display 40f reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c and displays the read setting value to be notified. To control. 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 setting confirmation control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a outputs a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c to the sub control board 41. As described above, since the setting value is not changed in the setting confirmation mode, the setting value stored in the setting value flag is the setting value when the power is turned on, and even the setting value when the power is turned off. is there. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify the end of the setting confirmation mode (hereinafter, referred to as “confirmation end command”) to the sub control board 41.

After that, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as “power-on / power-on / recovery command”) that specifies recovery based on various backed up information to the sub-control board 41. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs information for designating the control state at the time of recovery (also at the time of power failure) (hereinafter, referred to as “design state designation command”) to the sub control board 41. 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. When the main control CPU 40a outputs the power-on / recovery command and the symbol state specification command to the sub-control board 41, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

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 described above corresponds to the setting control means for setting any of the plurality of setting values 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 present embodiment, the information set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 by the command output process performed as the interrupt process.

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). To judge.

When the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition (first 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. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

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 include a random number used for a fall lottery, a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for a reach lottery, and a random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the first special game 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.

If the number of first special reservations is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a does not execute the above process that is executed when the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit. In this way, the first hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit (upper limit number of games, first upper limit number of games) for the first special hold number (number of hold games for which execution of the first variable game is held). It is a condition that does not hold when it is. Further, in the main control CPU 40a, when the first special hold number reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first special hold number reaches the upper limit number. Information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as the first start winning command) is set in the output buffer.

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 the 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). To judge. When the number of the second special hold is not less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the second start port 29 when the number of the second special hold has reached the upper limit (information that can identify the game ball. (Hereinafter referred to as the second start winning command) is set in the output buffer, and the special symbol input process is completed. In this way, the second hold condition reaches the predetermined upper limit (upper limit number of games, second upper limit number of games) for the second special hold number (number of hold games for which execution of the second variable game is held). It is a condition that does not hold when it is.

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 (second 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.

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, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. 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 determines whether or not to give the low probability state based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a fall lottery (fall determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the fall lottery corresponds to the fall lottery means. The determination as to whether or not to give the low probability state is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the fall determination value match.

In the present embodiment, the fall lottery is performed regardless of whether the special game is started in the high probability state or the low probability state, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when starting the special game. The fall lottery may be performed when the probability is high, and the fall lottery may not be performed when the probability is low.

When the fall lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a executes the following processing. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the low probability state in the main probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the main control CPU 40a, the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control to the high base state, and the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state is "0". In some cases, a value that can be identified as controlling to a low base state is set in the main base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a imparts a low probability state when the fall lottery is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state when the fall lottery is won while the main control CPU 40a is controlled to the high probability state. In other words, when the main control CPU 40a controls to a high probability state after the end of the previous big hit game, if the fall lottery is won before the next big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a controls to the low probability state. As described above, in the present embodiment, winning the fall lottery corresponds to the establishment of the control conditions associated with the execution of the special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a grants the low base state when the remaining number of times of the special game for which the high base state is given is "0" when the fall lottery is won.

Specifically, a case where the high probability state and the high base state are controlled after the end of the big hit game will be given as an example. When the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery by the execution of 100 special games after the end of the big hit game, when the special game won in the fall lottery is executed, the main control CPU 40a controls to a low probability state and controls 100 times of special games. When the game is executed, it will be controlled to a low base state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a wins the fall lottery after executing the special game 100 times after the end of the big hit game, when the special game won in the fall lottery is executed, it controls to a low probability state and a low base state. .. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means and the state control means.

When the main control CPU 40a sets 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) in the output buffer. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a sets 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 (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state. Set to.

Next, the main control CPU 40a hits the jackpot based on the read random number information, the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Judge whether or not to win. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. In the present embodiment, for example, the main control ROM 40b is hit by a jackpot so that the jackpot determination values corresponding to each set value (settings 1 to 6) and each probability state (high probability state and low probability state) can be specified. The judgment value is stored. 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 the jackpot is won 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.

In the present embodiment, when the fall lottery is won in the case of starting the special game this time, the big hit lottery in a low probability state is performed from the big hit lottery of this special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example. A big hit lottery in a low probability state may be performed from the big hit lottery of the next special game.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. 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. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. 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. As described above, the main control CPU 40a for determining the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) corresponds to the jackpot type determining means, and the main control CPU 40a for determining the variation pattern corresponds to the variation pattern determining means.

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 from the out-of-reach variation pattern and the out-of-range variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the read variation pattern.

After the main control CPU 40a that determines the variation pattern and the final stop symbol sets the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer as in the case of the big hit, the main control CPU 40a 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 results of the second special hold number subtraction, the fall lottery, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), and the jackpot lottery (big hit determination). The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the result, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

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.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the first special game can be executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 28, and the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 29. is there.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) 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 predetermined number of round games are 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. Further, when the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a winning command) that can identify that the game ball has entered the big winning opening 31. Set to.

In particular, the main control CPU 40a is defined as a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the operation round game in which the distribution member 38 is operated from the second distribution state to the first distribution state among the plurality of round games. Based on the distribution control information, the distribution actuator A3 is controlled to control the operation of the distribution member 38.

Specifically, the main control CPU 40a counts the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 in the operation round game based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is based on the detection signal from the special winning sensor SE3, and the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 not only in the operating round game but also in the non-operating round game. Is counting.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the short distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls entered is the number of balls to be entered, the start condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and the short distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the short distribution control until the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the short distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is transferred from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the short distribution control.

The main control CPU 40a refers to the distribution control information defined in the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), and the number of game balls entered in the jackpot 31 satisfies the start condition of the long distribution control. When it is determined that the number of balls to be entered is the number of balls to be entered, the start condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and the long distribution control is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs the long distribution control until the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, and when the end condition of the long distribution control is satisfied, the distribution member 38 is transferred from the first distribution state to the second distribution state. Operate in the minute state and end the long distribution control.

When the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores information indicating the passage of the game ball through the special passing area 36 in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a special passing command) that can identify the passage of the game ball to the special passing area 36. Set to.

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. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the jackpot game corresponds to the state control means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the game ball passes through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the primary probability state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state until the fall lottery is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state when the big hit game ends when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag that has been set. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c the number of times corresponding to the minimum guaranteed number of times to give the high base state (100 times in this embodiment) as the remaining number of times of the special game to give the high base state. Let me.

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 is "0", the main control CPU 40a has a remaining number of times of "0" when a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state is stored in the main probability state flag. With the end of the special game, set the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state. That is, in the case of the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the special game of the guaranteed number of times. When the main control CPU 40a is in the high probability state, the high base state is continuously imparted with the end of the special game of the guaranteed number of times without ending the high base state.

When the game ball does not pass through the special passage area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the primary probability state flag that has been set. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state at the end of the big hit game when the game ball does not pass through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game. Set to the main base state flag stored in. 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 (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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 stores a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the main probability state flag, so that the remaining number of times becomes "0". With the end of the special game, set the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state. That is, in the case of the low probability state, 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 sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a controls the game ball to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, while special passing during the big hit game. When the game ball does not pass through the area 36, it is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a imparts a high base state after the end of the big hit game.

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

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a sets the low base state command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state corresponds to the game state control means and the state control means. Further, in the present embodiment, 100 times corresponds to a specified number of times.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. That is, when the normal hold number (the number of normal hold games on which execution of the normal variable game is held) reaches a predetermined upper limit (normal upper limit number of games), the game ball enters the gate 33. Even if there is, the hold condition of the normal game (normal hold condition) is not satisfied, and the execution of the normal variable game is not held. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a can identify that the game ball has entered the gate 33 when the normal hold number has reached the upper limit number (hereinafter, the normal start winning command). (Show) is set in the output buffer.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When the game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach the predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal variable game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

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 winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

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

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is not "1" or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal 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 normal 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 determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a winning lottery (normal winning determination) of a normal symbol whether or not it is a normal hit.

When winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display device is derived so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first opening pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

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 up 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 set value flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. This 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.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern based on the game start command. Then, 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 symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787") ") Is decided. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect 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. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect (reach effect) based on the variation pattern during the execution of the special game. 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 when the fluctuation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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 particular, in the present embodiment, when a big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the long distribution control is performed in the third round game, which is the operation round game. Is executed in all round games. Further, in the third and subsequent round games, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect that can identify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. In this way, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za is given, it becomes possible to specify that the long distribution control is performed from the first round game, and from the third round game, the special passage is actually performed. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the game ball has passed through the area 36.

On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is given, the sub-control CPU 41a produces an effect in which it is impossible to specify whether or not long distribution control is performed in the third round game, which is an operating round game. It is executed in the 1st to 3rd round games. Further, in the third and subsequent round games, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect that can identify whether or not the game ball has passed through the special passing area 36. In this way, when the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is given, it is not possible to specify that the long distribution control is performed from the first round game, but from the third round game. , It becomes possible to specify whether or not the game ball has actually passed through the special passage area 36. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect that can identify whether the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 corresponds to the special effect and the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, ZC, Zb is given, the third time. A special effect is executed in the round game of.

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

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

Here, the fluctuation pattern and the determination table will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the main control ROM 40b 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. 7A, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, a selectable variation pattern is indicated by “◯”, and a change pattern that can be selected but has a lower probability of being selected than “◯” is selected. “Δ” indicates unselectable fluctuation patterns, and “-” indicates each.

To give a specific example, when the determination table T1 is referred to, any of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP04, HP05, HP07, and HP08 is determined. When the determination table T2 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, HP06, and HP09 is determined. When the determination table T3 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP10 and HP11 is determined. When the determination table T4 is referred to, one of the fluctuation patterns HP01, HP03, HP06, and HP09 is determined.

The variation pattern of this embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP07 to HP09 and HP11 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns. Fluctuation patterns HP04 to HP06 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, and fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP03 and HP10 are defined as out-of-range fluctuation patterns, respectively.

Further, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP01 (shortening fluctuation). Further, the fluctuation pattern HP03 is a fluctuation pattern that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 (ultra-shortening fluctuation). In the present embodiment, the determination table T4 is a table in which the probability that the fluctuation patterns HP02 and HP03 are determined is different from that of the determination table T2, and the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is easily determined.

Further, the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot fluctuation and the out-of-reach fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern in which various reach effects are executed. In particular, the fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP07 are fluctuation patterns in which the first super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08 are fluctuation patterns in which the second super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP06 and HP09 are fluctuation patterns in which the third super reach (hereinafter, may be referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in this embodiment, the determination table T1 is referred to when it is in the low base state. The determination table T2 is referred to when it is the 1st to 99th, 101st to 199th special games executed after the end of the jackpot game in the high base state. The determination table T3 is referred to when it is the 100th or 200th special game executed after the end of the jackpot game in the high base state. The determination table T4 is referred to when it is the 201st or later special game executed after the end of the jackpot game in the high base state. In the present embodiment, the determination table is referred to based on whether the game is in the high base state or the low base state and the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed, but in the high probability state. The same decision table is referenced depending on whether it is in a low probability state or not.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP05, HP07, and HP08 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the fluctuation patterns HP06 and HP09 to HP11 are the fluctuations that can be selected in the high base state. It is a pattern.

Here, the control related to the determination of the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
The main control CPU 40a sets an initial count value in the execution number counter before the first special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is executed, and the execution number of times is triggered by the start of execution of the special game. Update the counter. The execution count counter is assigned to the main control RAM 40c, and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sets "201" as the initial count value in the execution count counter, and subtracts "1" from the execution count counter when the execution of the special game is started. Updates the execution count counter, but is not limited to this. As a result, the main control CPU 40a can count the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game, and can specify the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game.

When determining the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the number of times the special game is executed after the end of the previous jackpot game and the current game state. Then, the main control CPU 40a specifies the determination table corresponding to the specified content, refers to the specified determination table, and determines the variation pattern based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a selects any one of the plurality of types of determination tables, and determines the variation pattern based on the selected determination table. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes such processing corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means.

Further, in the present embodiment, such a determination table corresponds to the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern, and any combination of the determination tables T1 to T4 corresponds to the combination of the first determination condition and the second determination condition. .. To give a specific example, when the determination table T1 corresponds to the first determination condition and the determination table T2 corresponds to the second determination condition, the gaming state differs between the first determination condition and the second determination condition. (1st gaming state and 2nd gaming state). Further, for example, when the determination table T2 corresponds to the first determination condition and the determination table T3 corresponds to the second determination condition, the first determination condition and the second determination condition have the same gaming state (specific gaming state). ), But the number of executions (number of times) of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game will be different (the first and second times).

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled so as to be shiftable on condition that each jackpot game is completed or a special game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 27, and can be specified by the player by the background image. The production mode can be executed over a plurality of consecutive special games.

As shown in FIG. 8, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly classified into five types of effect modes MA, MB, MC, MD, and ME.

The effect modes MA and MB are the effect modes when the base state is low, and the effect modes MC to ME are the effect modes when the base state is high. In the present embodiment, if the player is controlled to a high accuracy and high base state after the jackpot game is completed and the fall lottery is won in the 101st or later special game after the jackpot game is completed, the special fall lottery is won. In the game, it is controlled to the low accuracy and low base state, and is controlled to the production mode of the low base state, but it is not limited to this. For example, if the fall lottery is won in the 101st or later special game, the special game won in the fall lottery is controlled to a low probability and low base state, but the special game before winning the fall lottery is being executed. It may be controlled to the same production mode.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the effect modes MA and MB can stay when the high probability state is not given, and cannot stay when the high probability state is given. The effect modes MD and ME can stay when the high probability state is given, and cannot stay when the high probability state is not given. On the other hand, the effect mode MC can stay in both the case where the high probability state is given and the case where the high probability state is not given.

Specifically, the effect mode MC is controlled to a high base state, and is an effect mode for staying in the 1st to 100th special games executed after the end of the jackpot game. The effect mode MD is controlled to a high base state, and is an effect mode for staying in the 101st to 200th special games executed after the end of the jackpot game. The effect mode ME is controlled to a high base state, and is an effect mode for staying in the 201st and subsequent special games executed after the end of the jackpot game. The effect mode MB is an effect mode for staying in the 1st to 30th special games executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state. The effect mode MA is controlled to a low base state, and is an effect mode for staying when the stay condition of the effect mode MB is not satisfied.

Next, the control related to the effect mode executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag and sets the initial count value (“201” in the present embodiment) in the effect mode counter, triggered by the input of the ending command. The effect mode flag is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a flag indicating the effect mode to stay. The effect mode counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game and the number of executions of the special game executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state. It is a counter for counting. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter (in the present embodiment, "1" is subtracted) when the game start command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag and sets the initial count value (“31” in the present embodiment) in the effect mode counter, triggered by the input of the low base state command. .. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the effect mode counter (in the present embodiment, "1" is subtracted) when the game start command is input. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can count and specify the number of times the special game is executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition condition of the effect mode is satisfied with the input of the game start command as an opportunity, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the effect mode to be shifted in the effect mode flag.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a is executed the 101st time after the end of the jackpot game based on the effect mode counter when a value that can identify that it is in the high base state is set in the sub-base state flag. When it is specified that it is a special game of, the information indicating the effect mode MD is set in the effect mode flag. When the value that can identify the high base state is set in the sub base state flag, the sub control CPU 41a is executed in the 201st special game that is executed after the end of the jackpot game based on the effect mode counter. When it is specified that there is, the information indicating the effect mode ME is set in the effect mode flag. When a value that can identify the low base state is set in the sub base state flag, the sub control CPU 41a is executed after being controlled to the low base state based on the effect mode counter for the 31st time. When it is specified that the game is a special game, information indicating the effect mode MA is set in the effect mode flag.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and identifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image corresponding to the specified effect mode. As a result, the effect display device 27 executes the effect corresponding to the effect mode.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means. Further, in the present embodiment, any combination of the effect modes MA to ME corresponds to the combination of the first effect mode and the second effect mode. To give a specific example, when the effect mode MA corresponds to the first effect mode and the effect mode MC corresponds to the second effect mode, the gaming states differ between the first effect mode and the second effect mode. (1st gaming state and 2nd gaming state). Further, for example, when the effect mode MC corresponds to the first effect mode and the effect mode MD corresponds to the second effect mode, the first effect mode and the second effect mode have the same game state (specific game state). However, the number of executions (number of times) of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game will be different (the first and second times).

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the game state, the determination table, and the execution mode of the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10A, when the high accuracy and high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, the determination table T2 is referred to in the first and subsequent special games. When the first and subsequent special games are being executed, it is controlled by the effect mode MC.

Then, assuming that the fall lottery is won in the 77th special game after the end of the big hit game, the game is controlled to a low accuracy and high base state from the 77th special game. In this case, the determination table T2 is also referred to in the 77th to 99th special games, and is controlled by the effect mode MC when the 77th to 99th special games are being executed. Then, after the end of the big hit game, in the 100th special game, the determination table T3 is referred to, and when the 100th special game is being executed, the effect mode MC is controlled.

Then, after the jackpot game is completed, in the 101st special game, it is controlled to a low probability and low base state. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed, the 101st special game becomes the first special game after being controlled to the low probability and low base state.

In the 1st to 30th special games after being controlled to the low probability low base state, the determination table T1 is referred to, and when the 1st to 30th special games are executed, the effect mode MB is controlled. Then, in the 31st and subsequent special games after being controlled to the low accuracy and low base state, the determination table T1 is referred to, and when the 31st and subsequent special games are executed, the effect mode MA is controlled.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, assuming that the fall lottery was not won in the 77th special game after the end of the big hit game, the high accuracy and high base state is controlled even in the 77th and subsequent special games. .. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed, the high accuracy and high base state is controlled in the 101st and subsequent special games. After the end of the jackpot game, the determination table T2 is also referred to in the 101st to 199th special games, and when the 101st to 199th special games are executed, the effect mode MD is controlled. Then, after the end of the jackpot game, in the 200th special game, the determination table T3 is referred to, and when the 200th special game is being executed, the effect mode MD is controlled. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the determination table T4 is referred to in the 201st and subsequent special games, and when the 201st and subsequent special games are being executed, the effect mode ME is controlled.

Then, assuming that the fall lottery is won in the 201st and subsequent special games after the end of the big hit game, the special game that wins the fall lottery is controlled to a low probability and low base state. In this case, in the special game in which the fall lottery is won, the determination table T1 is referred to, and when the special game in which the fall lottery is won is being executed, the effect mode MB is controlled.

In this way, the game state, the determination table, and the effect mode are controlled based on the number of times the special game is executed after the jackpot game is completed and the lottery result of the fall lottery.
In addition, in this embodiment, various notice effects are executed. Various notice productions include a first notice production and a second notice production that can specify the degree of expectation of a big hit. The first notice production and the second notice production are productions that can specify the big hit expectation (expectation that won the big hit lottery), and the first notice production has a higher expectation of big hit than the second notice production. Is. Further, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are effects that are executed in the same effect mode regardless of the current set value and do not suggest the current set value. Further, the first notice effect is an effect executed by using the effect display device 27 and the light emitting movable member 80, and the second notice effect uses the effect display device 27 without using the light emitting movable member 80. It is a production to be executed.

Here, the first notice effect control process will be described. The first notice effect control process is a process executed when a game start command is input.
In the first advance notice effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08. If it is not determined that the fluctuation patterns are HP05 and HP08, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first notice effect control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation patterns are HP05 and HP08, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a lottery to win with a predetermined probability, and when the lottery is won, the information that can identify that the first notice effect is executed. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the first notice effect control process is terminated. As described above, the first notice effect is an effect that can be executed when the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08 are determined.

When information that can be specified to execute the first notice effect is stored in a process different from the first notice effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies and specifies the effect content of the first notice effect. The light emitting movable member 80 (fourth actuator A4 and the light emitting body 80b) and the effect display device 27 are controlled so as to execute the first notice effect according to the effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the first notice effect. As described above, the first notice effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08 are determined. In this embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08 correspond to the specific fluctuation patterns.

Here, the second notice effect control process will be described. The second notice effect control process is a process executed when the input of the game start command is triggered.
In the second notice effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that a lottery for winning is performed with a predetermined probability based on the game start command, and when the lottery is won, the second notice effect is executed. The information is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the second advance notice effect control process is terminated. As described above, the second notice effect is an effect that can be executed based on the fluctuation pattern.

When information that can be specified to execute the second notice effect is stored in a process different from the second notice effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies and specifies the effect content of the second notice effect. The effect display device 27 is controlled so that the second notice effect is executed according to the effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the second notice effect.

Further, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the first hold number command, and when the first hold storage number is the upper limit number, such as "Aim for over winning to the first start port!" Control is performed so that the effect display device 27 displays an image prompting the game ball to enter the first starting port 28. On the other hand, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the first hold number command, and when the first hold storage number is not the upper limit number, the image prompting the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28. Controls to erase.

Further, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the second hold number command, and when the second hold storage number is the upper limit number, the sub-control CPU 41a says, "Aim for over winning to the second start port!" Control is performed so that the effect display device 27 displays an image prompting the game ball to enter the second starting port 29. On the other hand, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the second hold number command, and when the second hold storage number is not the upper limit number, the image prompting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29. Controls to erase.

Further, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the normal hold number command, and when the normal hold storage number is the upper limit number, a game to the gate 33 such as "Aim for over winning to the gate!" The effect display device 27 is controlled to display an image prompting the ball to enter. On the other hand, in the high base state, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to erase the image prompting the game ball to enter the gate 33 when the normal hold storage number is not the upper limit number based on the normal hold number command. Do.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the number of round games, triggered by the input of the round command. The sub-control CPU 41a receives the input of the round command corresponding to all the round games in the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za and the fourth round game in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, and triggers the "big winning opening". Control is performed so that the effect display device 27 displays an image prompting the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 such as "Aim for over-winning!". On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a receives a big prize by inputting a round command corresponding to the 1st to 3rd round games in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb and all the round games in the big hit game based on the symbols ZC. Control is performed to erase the image prompting the game ball to enter the mouth 31. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 that notifies the over-winning to each winning opening corresponds to the notification means.

As shown in FIG. 11A, the setting suggestion effect (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, and is a suggestion effect that suggests the current set value. The setting suggestion effect is an effect that is executed when the execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special effect and the specific effect, and the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect corresponds to the special condition and the specific condition.

In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects, and specific plurality of types of setting suggestion effects include the first to sixth setting suggestion effects. These first to sixth setting suggestion effects are effects having different production modes. Further, it can be said that these first to sixth setting suggestion effects are effects in which the execution conditions are different, and the modes in which the execution conditions are satisfied are different. In the present embodiment, the mode in which the execution condition is satisfied is the ratio at which the execution condition is satisfied, and includes both the probability that the execution condition is satisfied and whether or not the execution condition is satisfied (executability). , Not limited to this, any one may be included.

Specifically, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the special fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP07 are determined in the low base state. The first setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a predetermined number of character images are displayed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, as the first setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of character images imitating characters A to C and the like can be displayed, and the current set value is set according to the type of the displayed character image. It will be suggested.

In the second setting suggestion effect, the execution condition is satisfied when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number of times (300, 400, 500 times in this embodiment) in the low base state. It is a possible production. The second setting suggestion effect is an effect executed by using the light emitting movable member 80. The movable member 80a operates from the original position to the effect position, and the light emitting body 80b emits light in a predetermined light emitting color, so that the movable member 80a Is a production that operates from the production position to the original position.

In the present embodiment, as the effect executed by using the light emitting movable member 80, there is a first notice effect different from the second setting suggestion effect. In this way, the second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect are executed by using the light emitting movable member 80 (the movable member 80a operates and the light emitting body 80b emits light), which is a common effect element. It is an effect executed in the effect mode having. In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to the first effect, the first notice effect corresponds to the second effect, and the second notice effect corresponds to the third effect. Further, the execution condition for executing the second setting suggestion effect is the first condition, the execution condition for executing the first notice effect is the second condition, and the execution condition for executing the second notice effect is the third condition. Each corresponds.

In the present embodiment, the first notice effect is an effect in which it is determined whether or not to execute the game start command, as in the case of the second setting suggestion effect. Further, when it is decided not to execute the first notice effect triggered by the input of the game start command, it can be decided to execute the second setting suggestion effect, but it is decided to execute the first notice effect. If so, it is not determined that the second setting suggestion effect is executed. That is, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition that is not satisfied when the execution condition of the first notice effect is satisfied.

In the third setting suggestion effect, the execution condition is satisfied when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times (100, 200 times in this embodiment) in the high base state. It is a possible production. The third setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a special background image is displayed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, as the third setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of special background images can be displayed, and the current setting value is suggested according to the type of the displayed special background image. Become.

The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the game ball enters each winning opening when the number of holdings is the upper limit. Specifically, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the game ball enters the first start port 28 when the first special hold number is the upper limit in the low base state. is there. The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the game ball enters the second start opening 29 when the second special hold number is the upper limit in the high base state. The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the gate 33 when the normal hold number is the upper limit in the high base state. The fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a special sound is output from the speaker 18 over a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, as the fourth setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of special sounds such as "Izasanran" and "A person with a flower" can be output, and the type of special sound to be output. The current set value will be suggested accordingly. In this embodiment, such a special sound is not output in any production other than the fourth setting suggestion effect. Further, in the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of special sounds corresponding to the types of winning openings (first starting port 28, second starting port 29, gate 33) to which the game ball enters is output. , Special sounds that differ depending on the type of winning opening are output.

The fifth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied according to the operation of the operation button 19 within the operation valid period during the opening time of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period is not notified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operation valid period may be notified. The fifth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which the decorative lamp 17 emits light in any of a plurality of types of emission colors, and the effect display device 27 may display an image of falling petals. In the present embodiment, as the fifth setting suggestion effect, the decorative lamp 17 can emit light in any of a plurality of types of emission colors such as blue, green, and red, and the current set value is set according to the emission color. Will be suggested. Further, the current set value is suggested according to the display of the image of the petals falling on the effect display device 27.

The sixth setting suggestion effect is executed when the game ball enters the big winning opening 31 in the round game of the big hit game (so-called "over winning") when the upper limit number as the first end condition of the round game is exceeded. It is a production that can satisfy the conditions. The sixth setting suggestion effect is an effect in which a special sound is output from the speaker 18 over a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, as the sixth setting suggestion effect, any of a plurality of types of special sounds such as "superb fighting" and "was a cause" can be output, and the type of special sound to be output. The current set value will be suggested accordingly. In the present embodiment, such a special sound is not output in any production other than the sixth setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the first setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed in the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. Specifically, in the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect, it is determined whether the execution conditions are satisfied according to the input of the game start command (start of the special game). Therefore, when it is determined that the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied, it is determined that the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. That is, the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect have a priority, and when the first setting suggestion effect having a high priority is executed, the second setting suggestion effect having a low priority is not executed. .. The first setting suggestion effect corresponds to the first special effect, and the second setting suggestion effect corresponds to the second special effect.

Further, in the first setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect, the first setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed when the settings are 1 to 5, but the first setting suggestion effect is executed when the setting is 6. The setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed in duplicate. In the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed when the settings are 1 to 5, but the second setting suggestion effect is executed when the setting is 6. The effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed in duplicate. In the third setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect, the third setting suggestion effect is preferentially executed when the settings are 1 to 5, but the third setting suggestion effect is executed when the setting is 6. The effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed in duplicate.

That is, when any of settings 1 to 5 is set as the current setting value, one of the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect cannot be executed at the same time. When setting 6 is set as the current setting value, any of the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed at the same time.

Of course, when any of the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect are executed independently, the current set value is suggested by the effect mode of each setting suggestion effect. .. Specifically, when any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed but the fourth setting suggestion effect is not executed, any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is of a plurality of types of effect modes. Of these, it is an effect that is executed in an effect mode according to the current set value. Further, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed but any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is not executed, the fourth setting suggestion effect corresponds to the current set value among the plurality of types of effect modes. It is an effect executed in an effect mode.

In the present embodiment, any of the first to third setting suggestion effects corresponds to the first specific effect, and the fourth setting suggestion effect corresponds to the second specific effect. In the present embodiment, the settings 1 to 5 correspond to the first specific setting information, and the setting 6 which is more advantageous than the settings 1 to 5 corresponds to the second specific setting information.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first to fourth setting suggestion effects are effects in which the start condition for starting the execution and the end condition for ending the execution are different. Similarly, whether or not to execute the first to third setting suggestion effects is determined by inputting the game start command, but the start condition for actually executing the game and the end condition for actually ending the execution are determined. Is different. On the other hand, in the fourth setting suggestion effect, it is determined whether or not to execute the game ball by inputting a ball entry designation command that can specify the entry of the game ball into each winning opening, and the start condition for actually executing the game is determined. To establish. Further, in the fourth setting suggestion effect, the end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the start condition is satisfied. Therefore, although the execution of the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect may be accidentally started at the same timing, the start condition and the end condition themselves are different. As described above, the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect are effects in which the start condition for starting the execution and the end condition for ending the execution are different.

In the present embodiment, any one of the settings 1 to 6 as the set value corresponds to the first setting information and the second setting information which is more advantageous than the first setting information. Then, the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects include setting suggestion effects having different suggested setting values.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the first setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The first setting suggestion effect control process is a process executed when the game start command is input.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the first setting suggestion effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a special variation pattern (step S111). In the present embodiment, the special fluctuation patterns are fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP07 that can be determined in the low base state. If it is not determined that the variation pattern specified by the game start command is the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is a special fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, and the effect content (type) of the first setting suggestion effect. The first setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the first setting suggestion effect lottery for determining the above is executed (step S112). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S113). If it is not determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect to be executed in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag (step S114). ), The first setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The first setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect and the effect content of the first setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The first setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed by inputting a game start command that specifies a special variation pattern that can be determined in the low base state, and the first setting suggestion effect is in the low base state. It is a feasible production.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that wins when the current set value is set 4 or more, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. Therefore, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 4 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the first setting suggestion effect, it is highly expected that the setting value will be more advantageous when the character B image is displayed than when the character A image is displayed, and the character B image. The first setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the expectation that the setting value is more advantageous when the character C image is displayed is higher than when is displayed. Further, the first setting suggestion effect is an effect having a higher priority than the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the second and third setting suggestion effect control processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The second and third setting suggestion effect control processes are processes executed when the input of the game start command is triggered, and are processes executed after the first setting suggestion effect control process.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the second and third setting suggestion effect control processing, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game count counter is greater than 0 (step S121). The game count counter is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c and is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is given, when an ending command is input, an initial count value (“501”) is set in the game count counter by the sub-control CPU 41a.

If it is not determined that the game count counter is greater than 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game count counter is larger than 0, the sub-control CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the game count counter (step S122).

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first setting suggestion effect is executed based on the information stored in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag (step S121). When it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control processes. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S124.

In step S124, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the sub-base state is in the low base state based on the value set in the sub-base state flag. When it is determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S125 and executes the process related to the second setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S130 and executes the process related to the third setting suggestion effect.

In step S125, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game counting counter has a value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect is a value that can identify the 300th, 400th, and 500th special games after the end of the jackpot game. If it is not determined that the game count counter is a value corresponding to the second setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control processing.

On the other hand, when the game count counter determines that the value corresponds to the second setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern specified by the game start command is a non-target variation pattern. (Step S126). In the present embodiment, the non-target fluctuation patterns are the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08 in which the first notice effect is executed, and the fluctuation patterns HP02 in which the fluctuation time is short.

When it is determined that the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is a non-target fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second and third setting suggestion effect control processing. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command is a non-target fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect, and whether or not the second setting suggestion effect is executed. A second setting suggestion effect lottery process for determining the effect content (type) is executed (step S127). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S128). If it is not determined that the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S129), and performs the second and third setting suggestion effect control processes. finish. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the second setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the second setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The second setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

In the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the low base state, and the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the low base state. In addition, the second setting suggestion effect is the number of executions of the special game executed when the jackpot game is controlled to the high base state and the special game executed when the special game is controlled to the low base state. This is an effect in which the execution condition can be satisfied when the total number of times of execution is a specific number of times. In other words, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect that is not executed in the high base state even if the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches a specific number of times. That is, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a specific number of times. Further, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed when the first notice effect using the light emitting movable member 80, which is an effect element common to the second setting suggestion effect, is not executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that wins when the current set value is set 2 or more, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. Therefore, the second setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 2 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the second setting suggestion effect, it is more advantageous when the light emitting body 80b of the light emitting movable member 80 emits light in red than when the light emitting body 80b of the light emitting movable member 80 emits light in white. The second setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the expectation of the set value becomes high.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning is performed when the value set in the game counting counter is a value capable of specifying 400 special games than when the value set in the game counting counter is a value capable of specifying 300 special games. The second setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the probability is high and the degree of expectation that the set value is advantageous is high. In addition, the winning probability is higher when the value set in the game count counter is a value that can identify 400 special games than when the value can identify 500 special games. , The second setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the expectation that the setting value becomes advantageous is high. That is, after the end of the jackpot game, the total number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state and the execution number of the special game executed in the high base state is the first specific number of times. The second setting suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability when the second specific number of times is larger than the first specific number of times. In the present embodiment, 300, 400, and 500 times correspond to a plurality of types of specific times, 300 times correspond to the first specific number of times, and 400 times correspond to the second specific number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, these specific times are larger than the specified number of times (100 times) which may be controlled to the low base state. Further, in the present embodiment, the end of the jackpot game corresponds to a predetermined condition, in other words, the predetermined condition is also a condition established by granting the jackpot game.

In a process different from the second setting suggestion effect control process, when the information that can identify that the second setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the second setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to the second setting. 2 The production content of the second setting suggestion effect is specified based on the information stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the light emitting movable member 80 (the fourth actuator A4 and the light emitting body 80b) so as to execute the second setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the second setting suggestion effect.

In step S130, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game counting counter has a value corresponding to the third setting suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to the third setting suggestion effect is a value that can identify the 100th and 200th special games after the end of the big hit game. If it is not determined that the game count counter has a value corresponding to the third setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second third setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when the game count counter determines that the value corresponds to the third setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the third setting suggestion effect, and the effect content (type) of the third setting suggestion effect. The third setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the third setting suggestion effect lottery for determining the above is executed (step S131). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the third setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S132). If it is not determined that the third setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second third setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the third setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the third setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S133), and performs the second and third setting suggestion effect control processes. finish. The third setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the third setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the third setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The third setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized by inputting a game end command.

In the present embodiment, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the high base state, and the third setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the high base state. Further, the third setting suggestion effect can be executed when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the present embodiment, the third setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that wins when the current set value is set 3 or more, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. Therefore, the third setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 3 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the third setting suggestion effect, it is highly expected that the setting value will be more advantageous when the second special background image is displayed than when the first special background image is displayed. The third setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so as to be.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning is performed when the value set in the game counting counter is a value capable of specifying 200 special games than when the value set in the game counting counter is a value capable of specifying 100 special games. The third setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the probability is high and the expectation that the setting value is advantageous is high.

In a process different from the second setting suggestion effect control process, when the information that can identify that the third setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the third setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to the third setting. 3 The effect content of the third setting suggestion effect is specified based on the information stored in the setting suggestion effect execution flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the third setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the third setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first setting suggestion effect is executed triggered by the input of the game start command, the first setting suggestion effect is executed until the game end command is input. Information that can be specified is set in the first setting suggestion effect execution flag. Further, the second and third setting suggestion effect control processes are executed after the first setting suggestion effect control process. Therefore, when it is determined in the first setting suggestion effect control process to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect. That is, the second setting suggestion effect is a production having a lower priority than the first setting suggestion effect and a higher priority than the fourth setting suggestion effect. The third setting suggestion effect is an effect having a higher priority than the fourth setting suggestion effect.

With reference to FIG. 14, an execution mode of the second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect using the light emitting movable member 80 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14A, when the variation pattern HP01 is determined in the 300th special game after the end of the big hit game, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed. Specifically, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10, the execution of the second setting suggestion effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the execution of the second setting suggestion effect is completed by the time the execution of the special game is completed.

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP08 are determined in the 300th special game after the jackpot game is completed, the second setting suggestion effect cannot be executed and the first notice effect is performed. It is feasible. Specifically, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, and the execution of the first notice effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15, the execution of the first notice effect is completed by the time the execution of the special game is completed.

As shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the variation pattern HP02 is determined in the 300th special game after the end of the big hit game, the second setting suggestion effect cannot be executed. Specifically, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11 before the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12.

In this way, even when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game reaches a specific number, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed and executed depending on the type of the determined fluctuation pattern. It may not be possible.

Further, with reference to FIG. 15, the game state after the end of the big hit game, the number of times the special game is executed, and the execution modes of the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15A, when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is 100 or 200 in the high base state, the third setting suggestion effect can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the sum of the number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state after the end of the jackpot game in the low base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state. When the number of times is 300, 400, or 500 times, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 15C, even if the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is 300, when the high base state is continuously controlled, the second setting suggestion is made. The production is infeasible.

In this way, when the total number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state becomes a specific number after the end of the jackpot game, the first 2 Setting suggestion effect can be executed.

Next, the fourth setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth setting suggestion effect control process is a process executed when any one of the first start winning command, the second start winning command, and the normal starting winning command is input.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby timer is 0 (step S141). This standby timer is a timer assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and is a timer for controlling the execution interval of the fourth setting suggestion effect and the sixth setting suggestion effect. Specifically, in the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, the standby timer is a timer for determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the fourth setting suggestion effect was previously executed.

When it is determined that the standby timer is not 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect is restricted until a predetermined time has elapsed since the fourth setting suggestion effect was previously executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the standby timer is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step S142). In this process, if it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect is restricted during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is in progress, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the sub-base state is in the low base state based on the value set in the sub-base state flag (step S143). If it is determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S144. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the base state is low, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to step S145.

In step S144, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first hold storage number is the upper limit and the first start winning command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 in the low base state, exceeding the upper limit of the first reserved storage number. When it is not determined that the first start winning command has been input because the first reserved memory number is the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first hold storage number is the upper limit and the first start winning command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S147. As described above, when the first reserved memory number is the upper limit, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

In step S145, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second start winning command has been input with the upper limit of the second reserved storage number. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 in the high base state, exceeding the upper limit of the second reserved storage number. When it is not determined that the second start winning command has been input because the second reserved storage number is the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S146. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start winning command has been input because the second reserved storage number is the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S147. As described above, when the second reserved memory number is the upper limit, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

In step S146, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal start winning command has been input with the normal hold storage number being the upper limit. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the gate 33 in the high base state, exceeding the upper limit of the number of normally reserved storages. When it is not determined that the normal start winning command has been input because the normal hold storage number is the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal start winning command is input because the normal hold storage number is the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S147. As described above, when the normal number of reserved memories is the upper limit, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the game ball enters the gate 33.

In step S147, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed based on the information set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags. .. If it is not determined that any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S149 without executing step S148.

On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the current set value is the setting 6 (step S148). When it is determined that the current set value is not the setting 6, the fourth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. As a result, when any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed, and the current setting value is not setting 6 (any of settings 1 to 5), the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed. Will be regulated. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the current set value is not the setting 6, the process proceeds to step S149.

In step S149, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fourth setting suggestion effect. Execute the production lottery process. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S150). If it is not determined that the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fourth setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S151), and the standby timer can specify a predetermined time. Value is set (step S152), and the fourth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fourth setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized when the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect is completed (interrupted). Further, the standby timer is set with a value capable of specifying a time equal to or longer than the effect time of the fourth setting suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the low base state and the high base state, and the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the low base state and the high base state. Is. In particular, the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port 28 in the low base state, and the game ball enters the second start port 29 and the gate 33 in the high base state. Sometimes it becomes feasible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that is won when the current set value is set 2 or more, and is a lottery that is won with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. Therefore, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 2 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the fourth setting suggestion effect, the fourth setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the degree of expectation of an advantageous set value increases according to the type of the output special sound.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 and the gate 33 in the high base state, the probability is extremely lower than when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 in the low base state. Is executed by. This is because the probability that the game ball will enter the first starting port 28 in the low base state may be lower than the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 29 and the gate 33 in the high base state. This is also to ensure that the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than in the high base state in the low base state.

In a process different from the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, when the information that can identify that the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to the fourth setting. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the fourth setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to output a special sound from the speaker 18 so as to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that any of the first to third setting suggestion effects is executed triggered by the input of the game start command, the first to third settings are executed until the game end command is input. Information that can be specified to execute the setting suggestion effect is set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the first to third setting suggestion effects in each setting suggestion effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the fourth setting suggestion effect. That is, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect having a lower priority than the first to third setting suggestion effects.

Further, in a process different from the fourth setting suggestion effect control process, when the information that can identify that the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to the first. 4 Execute the setting suggestion effect interruption process.

In the fourth setting suggestion effect interruption process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not information that can identify that the first to third setting suggestion effects are executed is set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags. To do. Then, when the information that can identify that the first to third setting suggestion effects are executed is set in the first to third setting suggestion effect execution flags, the sub-control CPU 41a interrupts the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect. Information that can be specified not to output the special sound from the speaker 18 and not to execute the fourth setting suggestion effect is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a suspends the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect when any of the execution conditions of the first to third setting suggestion effects is satisfied during the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect. .. That is, the fourth setting suggestion effect is an effect having a lower priority than the first to third setting suggestion effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the high base state, the fourth setting suggestion effect is based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 29, and the fourth setting suggestion is based on the entry of the game ball into the gate 33. The production is feasible. Further, by controlling the standby timer, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is being executed, the execution condition of the next fourth setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. That is, the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect whose execution order is earlier is prioritized, and the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect whose execution order is later is restricted.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the fifth setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The fifth setting suggestion effect control process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the fifth setting suggestion effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the opening command has been input (step S161). If it is not determined that the opening command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fifth setting suggestion effect. The fifth setting suggestion effect lottery process for performing the effect lottery is executed (step S162). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S163). If it is not determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the lottery result of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery in the sub-control RAM 41c, and operates a button to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect. The operation valid period during which the operation signal from 19 can be received is set (step S164), and the fifth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, when the operation valid period is set in the fifth setting suggestion effect control process, the fact that the operation valid period is set (the operation valid period) is not notified (so-called "hidden touch"). ”), Not limited to this, for example, an image that can be specified to be the operation valid period may be displayed on the effect display device 27 to notify that the operation valid period is set.

Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The fifth setting suggestion effect execution process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle when the operation valid period is set in the fifth setting suggestion effect control process.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not there was an operation during the operation valid period (step S165). If it is not determined that the operation has been performed during the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation has been performed during the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag to the sub-control RAM 41c based on the lottery result of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The setting (step S166) is performed, and the fifth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the fifth setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. Further, the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized when a predetermined effect time elapses after receiving the operation of the operation button 19 during the operation valid period.

In the present embodiment, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery executed when the opening time of the jackpot game is started, and the fifth setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed at the opening time of the jackpot game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that wins when the current set value is set 3 or more, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. Therefore, the fifth setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 3 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the fifth setting suggestion effect, it is expected that the setting value will be more advantageous when the decorative lamp 17 emits green light than when the decorative lamp 17 emits blue light. The fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is executed. As the fifth setting suggestion effect, the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is made so that the expectation that the decorative lamp 17 emits red light is higher than the case where the decorative lamp 17 emits light in red. Is executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the current set value is set to 5 or more, an effect of displaying an image of falling petals is executed. Therefore, among the fifth setting suggestion effects, the effect of displaying the image of the petals falling is the effect suggesting that the setting is 5 or higher.

In a process different from the fifth setting suggestion effect execution process, when the information that can identify that the fifth setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to the fifth setting. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the fifth setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17 and the effect display device 27 so as to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the fifth setting suggestion effect when the operation of the operation button 19 is received during the operation valid period by winning the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery.

Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the fifth setting suggestion effect is being executed based on the fifth setting suggestion effect execution flag (step S167). ). If it is not determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fifth setting suggestion effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a round command has been input (step S168). If it is not determined that the round command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round command has been input, the sub-control CPU 41a forcibly terminates the execution of the image effect when the image effect in which the image of the petals falling is displayed is being executed (step S169). ), The fifth setting suggestion effect interruption process is terminated.

Here, with reference to FIG. 20, the effect mode of the fifth setting suggestion effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20A, when the jackpot game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T21 and the opening time is started, if the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is won, the operation is performed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22. The validity period starts. If the operation button 19 is not operated by the end of the operation valid period at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, the execution condition of the fifth setting suggestion effect is not satisfied and the fifth setting suggestion effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 20B, when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22 during the operation validity period, the execution of the fifth setting suggestion effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T22. .. In particular, the fifth setting suggestion effect includes a light emission effect that causes the decorative lamp 17 to emit light and an image effect that displays an image on the effect display device 27, and the light emission effect and the image effect are executed over a predetermined time. Will be done. In this case, when a predetermined time has elapsed by the timing when the opening time ends (timing indicated by reference numeral T24) and the execution of the light emitting effect and the execution of the image effect are completed, the execution of the light emitting effect and the image effect are completed. Is not interrupted.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the operation button 19 is operated at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23 during the operation validity period, the execution of the fifth setting suggestion effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T23. Will be done. Then, when the predetermined time does not elapse by the timing when the opening time ends (the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24), even if the first round game is started, the execution of the light emitting effect is continued without interruption. When the execution is performed and a predetermined time elapses at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T25, the execution of the light emission effect ends. On the other hand, when the first round game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T24, the execution of the image effect is interrupted and the execution of the image effect ends before the predetermined time elapses.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the end condition differs depending on the type of effect, such as the light emission effect and the image effect as the fifth setting suggestion effect, but the end condition is not limited to this, for example, the end condition is the same. You may. Further, depending on the type of effect, the start conditions are the same, but the start conditions may be different.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the sixth setting suggestion effect control process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The sixth setting suggestion effect control process is a process executed when the input of the grand prize command is triggered.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the sixth setting suggestion effect control process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the standby timer is 0 (step S171). This standby timer is a timer assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Specifically, in the sixth setting suggestion effect control process, whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the sixth setting suggestion effect was previously executed. It is a timer for determining whether or not.

When it is determined that the standby timer is not 0, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the sixth setting suggestion effect is restricted until a predetermined time has elapsed since the sixth setting suggestion effect was previously executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the standby timer is 0, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the big prize command is input in the target round game (step S172). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the type of jackpot (type of jackpot game) based on the symbol command input in the special game that became the jackpot. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a targets all round games as the target round game when it is a big hit based on the symbols ZA, Za, and targets the fourth round game when it is a big hit based on the symbols ZB, Zb. Each is specified as a round game. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a is a big hit based on the symbol ZC, all the round games are regarded as non-target round games (round games which are not the target round games), and when the big hit is based on the symbols ZB, Zb. , The 1st to 3rd round games are specified as non-target round games, respectively.

As described above, the round game in which the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed is different between the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za and the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb. Then, in the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, after the special effect that can specify the degree of advantage for the player is executed, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied, and the sixth setting suggestion effect is executed. It will be possible. In other words, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied in different periods when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined and when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined.

If it is not determined that the big prize command has been input in the target round game, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process. As a result, the execution of the sixth setting suggestion effect is restricted in the non-target round game that is not the target round game.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the big prize command is input in the target round game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of balls entered into the large prize opening 31 in the target round game, and the number of balls entered is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not it exceeds (step S173). When it is not determined that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 exceeds the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 exceeds the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S174. In this way, when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game exceeds the upper limit, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect can be satisfied.

In step S174, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the sixth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the sixth setting suggestion effect. Execute the production lottery process. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S175). If it is not determined that the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the sixth setting suggestion effect control process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the sixth setting suggestion effect execution flag in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S176), and the standby timer can specify a predetermined time. Value is set (step S177), and the sixth setting suggestion effect control process is terminated. The sixth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag in which information that can specify whether or not to execute the sixth setting suggestion effect and the effect content (type) of the sixth setting suggestion effect to be executed is set. The sixth setting suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that is initialized when the execution of the sixth setting suggestion effect is completed (interrupted). Further, a value that can specify a time equal to or longer than the effect time of the sixth setting suggestion effect is set in the standby timer.

In the present embodiment, the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that can be executed in the case of a big hit game, and the sixth setting suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the big hit game. In particular, the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed when the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 31 exceeds the upper limit in the target round game of the big hit game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is a lottery that wins when the current set value is set 4 or more, and is a lottery that wins with a higher probability as the set value becomes larger. Therefore, the sixth setting suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the setting is 4 or more.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as the sixth setting suggestion effect, the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is executed so that the degree of expectation of an advantageous set value increases according to the type of the output special sound.
In a process different from the sixth setting suggestion effect control process, when the information that can identify that the sixth setting suggestion effect is executed is set in the fourth setting suggestion effect execution flag, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the sixth setting. Based on the information stored in the suggestion effect execution flag, the effect content of the sixth setting suggestion effect is specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to output a special sound from the speaker 18 so as to execute the sixth setting suggestion effect with the specified effect content. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the sixth setting suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of various effects (various setting suggestion effects, various notice effects) corresponds to the effect control means. Further, the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the light emitting movable member 80 that execute various effects correspond to the effect executing means, and among the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the light emitting movable member 80. Any combination corresponds to the first effect executing means and the second effect executing means.

In this embodiment, whether or not the first to sixth setting suggestion effects are executed by executing the first to sixth setting suggestion effects lottery, and the contents of the effects of the first to sixth setting suggestion effects. Is determined. The ratio at which the execution conditions for executing the first to sixth setting suggestion effects are satisfied will be described.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects differs depending on the type of setting suggestion effect, and further, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects differs depending on the type of jackpot. To give a specific example, the round in which the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is satisfied when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. There will be more games. Further, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the winning probability of the sixth setting suggestion effect lottery is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. Therefore, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the rate at which the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is satisfied is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. In the big hit based on the symbol ZC, the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is not satisfied.

Further, the ratio at which the execution condition of the fifth setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on the type of jackpot. To give a specific example, the probability of winning the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is higher when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined. When the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined, the winning probability of the fifth setting suggestion effect lottery is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined. Therefore, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined, the rate at which the execution condition of the fifth setting suggestion effect is satisfied is higher than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb is determined, and the symbol ZB , The rate at which the execution condition of the fifth setting suggestion effect is satisfied is higher when the jackpot based on Zb is determined than when the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined.

Further, the ratio at which the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on whether or not the jackpot game is in progress and the type of the game state. To give a specific example, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of the first to fourth setting suggestion effects is higher than the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of the fifth and sixth setting suggestion effects. Therefore, the rate at which the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects are satisfied is higher when the jackpot game is not in progress than when the jackpot game is in progress.

Further, the ratio of the execution conditions of the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, and the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 28 is the third setting suggestion effect and the third. 2 The ratio is higher than the ratio at which the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port 29 or the gate 33 is satisfied. Therefore, in the low base state, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects is higher than in the high base state. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 29 and the gate are controlled to a higher base state than the probability that the game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the base state is controlled to be low. The probability that a game ball will enter 33 is higher. Even if the probability of the game ball entering the various winning openings is added, the ratio of the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects is higher in the low base state than in the high base state.

In addition, the ratio at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on the type of effect mode to be controlled. To give a specific example, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect can be satisfied when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is 300, 400, or 500 times. Therefore, the rate at which the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied is higher when the effect mode MA is controlled than when the effect mode MB to ME is controlled. The execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied when the effect modes MB to ME are controlled.

Further, the winning probability of the third setting suggestion effect lottery is higher when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is 200 times than when the number of executions is 100 times. Therefore, the rate at which the execution condition of the third setting suggestion effect is satisfied is higher when the effect mode MD is controlled than when the effect mode MC is controlled. It should be noted that the execution condition of the third setting suggestion effect is not satisfied when the effect modes MA, MB, and ME are controlled.

Further, even if the low base state has a higher ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects than the high base state, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects is the effect. It is higher when controlled by the effect modes MA and MB than when controlled by modes MC to ME.

In addition, the rate at which the execution conditions for various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on the type of the reference variation pattern determination table. To give a specific example, the execution condition of the third setting suggestion effect is satisfied when the number of executions of the special game executed after the end of the jackpot game is 100 or 200 times. Therefore, when the determination table T3 is referred to, the rate at which the execution condition of the third setting suggestion effect is satisfied is higher than when the determination tables T1, T2, and T4 are referred to.

Further, since the ratio of the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects to be satisfied is higher in the low base state than in the high base state, the ratio of the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects to be satisfied is determined. It is higher when the determination table T1 is referred to than when the tables T2 to T4 are referred to.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) One of a plurality of set values for which the jackpot probability is determined 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.

(2) Further, when the number of special games after the end of the big hit game is a specific number, the second setting suggestion effect suggesting the set set value can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set value according to the number of special games, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) In particular, after the end of the jackpot game, the total number of special games executed when controlled to the high base state and the number of special games executed when controlled to the low base state. When the number of times is a specific number of times, the second setting suggestion effect suggesting the set set value can be executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the game is controlled to a high base state, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set value according to the total number of special games, and to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

(4) Even when the total number of times is a specific number of times, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed in the high base state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a situation in which the player concentrates on the game in the high base state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) Further, for example, in a configuration in which the second setting suggestion effect can be executed in a low base state when the total number of times is a specific number, the expectation that the second setting suggestion effect is executed is raised. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game due to the low base state.

(6) The second setting suggestion effect is the number of special games executed when controlled to the high base state and the special game executed when controlled to the low base state after the end of the jackpot game. The second setting suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability when the total number of times is 400 times than when the total number of times is 300 times. Therefore, by increasing the number of special games executed without the jackpot game being given, it is possible to raise the expectation that the second setting suggestion effect is executed, and the jackpot game is not given. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game due to this.

(7) Further, when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous big hit game, the ratio of winning the fall lottery and being controlled to the low probability state before the next big hit game is given is set. It depends on the set value. Therefore, depending on the set value, the ratio of winning the fall lottery and being controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state changes before the big hit game is given, so that the game can be changed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(8) When the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous jackpot game, the rate of winning the fall lottery is the same regardless of the set value. On the other hand, the winning probability of the big hit lottery when controlled to the high probability state differs depending on the set value. Therefore, according to the set value, while keeping the ratio of winning the fall lottery the same, the ratio of winning the fall lottery and being controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state is changed before the big hit game is given. It is possible to change the game and improve the interest in the game.

(9) The determination of the game state controlled after the end of the big hit game is the same regardless of the set value, and the probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game is any set value. Is the same. Therefore, according to the set value, the probability of being controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game is kept the same, and the fall lottery is won before the big hit game is given, and the high probability state is changed to the low probability state. The controlled ratio can be changed, the game can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) Further, the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect can be established when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game exceeds the upper limit. It is a condition. Therefore, when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game has reached the upper limit, the game balls are further set by entering the large winning opening 31. It is possible to perform a suggestion effect that suggests the set value. Therefore, when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in a predetermined round game has reached the upper limit, an opportunity to further enter the game ball into the large winning opening 31 is provided. Therefore, it is possible to provide a playability that actively participates in the game. Further, in addition to this, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) The ratio of the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is satisfied in the case of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the case of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, and the case of the big hit game based on the symbol ZC. Different from some cases. For this reason, the ratio of the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect is varied, and the type of the jackpot game and the ratio of the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect are satisfied. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(12) In the sixth setting suggestion effect, the round game that can be executed differs between the case of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za and the case of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb. For this reason, it is possible to give variety to the round games in which the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed, and to pay attention to the types of jackpot games and the round games in which the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed. It is possible to improve the interest.

(13) The jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is a jackpot game in which a special effect that can identify that the long distribution control is performed in the third round game is executed, and the sixth setting suggestion effect is the symbol. This is an effect that can be executed after a special effect is executed in a jackpot game based on ZB and Zb. Therefore, in the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb in which the special effect is executed, the sixth setting suggestion effect can be executed after the special effect is executed, and the degree of advantage for the player can be specified. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(14) By notifying the execution conditions of the 4th setting suggestion effect and the 6th setting suggestion effect, the player can be made to recognize the conditions for executing the 4th setting suggestion effect and the 6th setting suggestion effect. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(15) Each setting suggestion effect is an effect executed in an effect mode corresponding to a set set value among a plurality of types of effect modes. For this reason, it is possible to give variety to the production modes of each setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set setting value from the types of the production modes of each setting suggestion effect. It is possible to improve the interest.

(16) Further, the execution conditions of the fourth setting suggestion effect are when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 when the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number, and the second reserved memory number. Is a condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting port 29 when the upper limit is reached. For this reason, when the number of reserved memories of each special game has reached the upper limit, the game property of actively participating in the game by further providing an opportunity for the game balls to enter the starting ports 28 and 29. It is possible to provide an opportunity to infer the set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(17) Further, the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the game ball enters the gate 33 when the normal hold storage number has reached the upper limit number. Therefore, when the normal hold storage number for which the execution of the normal game is held has reached the upper limit, the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed when the game ball enters the gate 33. Therefore, when the number of normally reserved memories has reached the upper limit, by further providing an opportunity for the game ball to enter the gate 33, it is possible to provide the game property of actively participating in the game. It is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set value, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(18) The probability that the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on the controlled gaming state. Therefore, the probability that the execution condition for executing the fourth setting suggestion effect can be different depending on the controlled game state, and the execution condition for executing the controlled game state and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be different. It is possible to pay attention to the probability that is established, and to improve the interest in the game.

(19) Further, when one of the various setting suggestion effects is executed, one of them is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the setting suggestion effect, and by executing one of the various setting suggestion effects, it becomes easier for the player to identify the setting suggestion effect being executed. The effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(20) When the setting suggestion effect having a high priority among various setting suggestion effects is executed, the setting suggestion effect having a low priority is not executed. Therefore, by preferentially executing the setting suggestion effect having a higher priority among various setting suggestion effects, the setting suggestion effect can be executed according to the priority, and the executed setting suggestion effect is a game. It becomes easier for the person to identify, the effect of the production can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(21) The production modes of the various setting suggestion effects are different, and one of the various setting suggestion effects is executed in the production mode according to the set setting value among the plurality of types of production modes. The other of the various setting suggestion effects is an effect executed in the effect mode corresponding to the set set value among the plurality of types of effect modes. For this reason, it is possible to give variety to the production modes of various setting suggestion effects, and it is possible to specify which setting suggestion effect is being executed from the production modes of the setting suggestion effects, and further, various settings. It is possible to provide an opportunity to infer a set value from the production mode of the suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(22) The plurality of set values include a first set value and a second set value that is more advantageous than the first set value, and one of the various setting suggestion effects is set to the first set value. There is a suggestion setting suggestion effect, and one of the various setting suggestion effects is a setting suggestion effect suggesting a second setting value. For this reason, it is possible to give variety to the setting values that can be guessed and specified, and it is possible to pay attention to which of the various setting suggestion effects is being executed, in order to improve the interest in the game. Can be done.

(23) Further, the second setting suggestion effect is a setting suggestion effect that suggests the set value, and the first notice effect is the expectation that the jackpot lottery is won without suggesting the set value. There is a production that can identify. The second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect are effects executed in an effect mode having a common effect element of the light emitting movable member 80. Therefore, when the effect is executed in the effect mode including the common effect element, it is not possible to specify from the common effect element whether the second setting suggestion effect is executed or the first notice effect is executed. Therefore, whether the second setting suggestion effect is executed or the first notice effect is executed, whether or not the opportunity to guess the set set value is provided. It is possible to draw attention and improve the interest in the game.

(24) The execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the number of special games executed after the end of the jackpot game is a specific number of times. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set value according to the number of special games, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(25) The second notice effect has an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of winning the big hit lottery without suggesting the set value to be set. Further, the first notice production is a production that can be identified as having a higher expectation of winning the big hit lottery than the second notice production. Then, when the execution condition of the first notice effect is satisfied, the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. Therefore, when the execution condition of the first notice effect is satisfied, the second setting suggestion effect is not executed, and the first notice effect with a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the second notice effect is executed. , You can raise the expectation that you won the big hit. In addition to this, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not an opportunity to guess the set set value is provided, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(26) Further, the setting suggestion effect includes a second setting suggestion effect and a fourth setting suggestion effect, and when any of settings 1 to 5 is set, the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect. Suggestive production is not feasible at the same time. On the other hand, when the setting 6 is set, the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect can be executed at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the setting values that can be guessed and specified, and whether either the second setting suggestion effect or the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed, the second setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect. It is possible to make people pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is being executed at the same time, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(27) Setting 6 is a setting value that is more advantageous than settings 1 to 5. Therefore, by executing the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect at the same time, it is possible to raise the expectation that the setting 6 which is more advantageous than the settings 1 to 5 is set. , It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(28) The effect mode of the second setting suggestion effect and the effect mode of the fourth setting suggestion effect are different. When the second setting suggestion effect is executed but the fourth setting suggestion effect is not executed, the second setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode according to the set value among the plurality of types of effect modes. It is a production. Further, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed but the second setting suggestion effect is not executed, the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the set value among the plurality of types of effect modes. It is a production. Therefore, it is possible to give variety to the production modes of various setting suggestion effects, and whether the second setting suggestion effect is executed or the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed from the effect modes of various setting suggestion effects. It becomes possible to identify whether or not. Further, in addition to this, it is possible to provide an opportunity to estimate the set setting value from the production modes of various setting suggestion effects, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(29) The second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect are effects in which the start condition for starting the execution and the end condition for ending the execution are different. Therefore, it is possible to give various start conditions and end conditions to various setting suggestion effects, and to pay attention to the start conditions and end conditions of various setting suggestion effects, which improves the interest in the game. Can be planned.

(30) The effect display device 27 can execute the second setting suggestion effect, and the speaker 18 can execute the fourth setting suggestion effect. For this reason, while giving variety to the effect devices capable of executing various setting suggestion effects, even if the second setting suggestion effect and the fourth setting suggestion effect are executed at the same time, there are various types of setting suggestion effects. It is easy to identify, and it is possible to pay attention to each production device, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(31) Further, the ratio of the execution condition for executing the sixth setting suggestion effect is determined when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb (symbol ZC) is determined and when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is determined. It depends on the case. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to infer the set value, and in addition to this, the execution condition is satisfied by making the ratio of the execution conditions that provide those opportunities different depending on the type of jackpot. It is possible to pay attention to the rate at which is established and the type of jackpot, and to improve the interest in the game.

(32) The jackpot based on the symbol ZC is a jackpot that is unlikely to be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot that is likely to be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game). The jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is a jackpot that is likely to be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends (a jackpot that is unlikely to be controlled to a low probability state after the jackpot game ends). Therefore, in order to provide an opportunity to estimate the set value in the case where the probability of being controlled to the low probability state is high and the case where the probability is high to be controlled to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game. The rate at which the execution conditions are satisfied can be different. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied and whether the game is controlled to a low probability state or a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(33) The big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb and the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za are big hit games in which the time for opening the big winning opening 31 is different. Therefore, when the time for opening the large winning opening 31 is different, the probability that the execution condition is satisfied by different the probability that the execution condition for providing an opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied is different. It is possible to pay attention to the time when the large winning opening 31 is opened, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(34) The jackpot based on the symbol ZC is a jackpot based on the first special game, and the jackpot based on the symbol Za is a jackpot based on the second special game. Therefore, if the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined and the jackpot based on the symbol Za is determined, the ratio at which the execution condition for providing the opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied is different. By making it possible, it is possible to pay attention to the ratio of the execution conditions being satisfied and the type of special game to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(35) Further, the ratio at which the execution conditions for executing the various setting suggestion effects are satisfied differs depending on whether the execution condition is controlled to the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to guess the set set value, and in addition to this, the execution is performed by making the ratio of the execution conditions that provide the opportunity different depending on the type of the gaming state. It is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the conditions are satisfied and the type of the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(36) The high-accuracy high-base state is a gaming state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 29 than the low-accuracy low-base state. Therefore, depending on whether or not the game ball is in a gaming state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29, the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied is different. It is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied and whether or not the game ball is in a game state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(37) The high probability high base state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than that of the low probability low base state. Therefore, the execution condition is satisfied by making the ratio of the execution condition for providing the opportunity to estimate the set set value different depending on whether or not the game state has a high winning probability of the big hit lottery. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the game is in a game state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is high, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(38) The low-accuracy low-base state is a more disadvantageous gaming state than the high-accuracy high-base state, and the execution condition is controlled to the high-accuracy high-base state when controlled to the low-accuracy low-base state. It is a condition that is easier to establish than when it is. Therefore, when the control is performed in the low accuracy / low base state, the expectation for the fulfillment of the execution condition can be raised as compared with the case where the control is performed in the high accuracy / high base state. It is possible to suppress a decline in interest in the game due to being controlled to a low probability low base state, which is more disadvantageous than the base state.

(39) Further, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions for executing various setting suggestion effects differs depending on the type of the controlled effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to infer the set value, and in addition to this, the execution is performed by making the ratio of the execution conditions providing the opportunity different depending on the type of the production mode. It is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the conditions are satisfied and the type of production mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(40) The effect mode MA is an effect mode that can be controlled in the low accuracy and low base state, and the effect modes MD and ME are the effect modes that can be controlled in the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied and the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied are different depending on the type of game state in which each effect mode can be controlled, and the ratio at which the execution condition for providing an opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied is different. It is possible to pay attention to the type of production mode and the type of game state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(41) The low-accuracy low-base state is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the high-accuracy high-base state, and the execution conditions are controlled by the effect mode MA and more than the effect modes MD and ME. Is also a condition that is easy to hold. Therefore, when it is controlled to the low accuracy and low base state, it is executed in the effect mode MA than when it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state, compared to when it is controlled by the effect modes MD and ME. It is possible to raise expectations for the fulfillment of the conditions. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest in the game due to being controlled to a low-accuracy low-base state, which is more disadvantageous than a high-accuracy high-base state.

(42) The effect mode MC and the effect mode MD are effect modes that can be controlled when the base state is high, and the ratio of the execution condition for executing the third setting suggestion effect is controlled by the effect mode MC. It depends on whether it is controlled by the effect mode MD. Therefore, even when the control is performed in the same high base state, the ratio of the execution conditions that provide an opportunity to infer the set set value is different depending on the type of the effect mode. It is possible to pay attention to the ratio at which the execution condition is satisfied and the type of the production mode, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(43) The effect mode MC is an effect mode controlled when the number of special games executed after the end of the jackpot game is 1 to 100, and the effect mode MD is executed after the end of the jackpot game. This is an effect mode controlled when the number of special games to be played is 101 to 200 times. Therefore, the rate at which the execution condition for providing the opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied can be different depending on the number of special games in which each effect mode can be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the ratio of the execution conditions to be satisfied, the type of the effect mode, and the number of special games to be executed after the jackpot game is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(44) Further, any one of the plurality of types of determination tables T1 to T4 is selected, and the variation pattern is determined based on the selected determination table. Then, the ratio at which the execution condition for executing the setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on the type of the determination table. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity to infer the set value, and in addition, the ratio of the execution conditions that provide the opportunity is different depending on the type of the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied and the type of the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(45) The determination table T1 is a determination table that can be selected in the low probability and low base state, and the determination table T2 is a determination table that can be selected in the high base state. Therefore, the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied and the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied are different depending on the type of game state that can be selected by each determination table. It is possible to pay attention to the type of the determination condition of the fluctuation pattern and the type of the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(46) The low probability low base state is a more disadvantageous gaming state than the high base state, and the execution condition is more likely to be established when the decision table T1 is selected than when the decision table T2 is selected. It is a condition. Therefore, when the determination table T1 is selected in the case of being controlled to the low probability low base state, the execution condition is satisfied more than when the determination table T2 is selected in the case of being controlled to the high base state. On the other hand, the feeling of expectation can be raised. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest in the game due to being controlled to a low probability low base state, which is more disadvantageous than a high base state.

(47) The determination table T2 and the determination table T3 are determination tables that can be controlled in the high base state. Therefore, even when controlled to the same high base state, the rate at which the execution condition that provides an opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied differs depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern determination table. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied and the type of the fluctuation pattern determination table, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(48) The determination table T2 is a determination condition selected when the number of special games executed after the end of the jackpot game is 1 to 99, 101 to 199 times, and the determination table T3 is the determination table of the jackpot game. This is a determination condition selected when the number of special games to be executed after the end is 100 or 200. Therefore, the rate at which the execution condition for providing the opportunity to estimate the set set value is satisfied differs depending on the number of special games in which the variable pattern determination table is selected. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the rate at which the execution condition is satisfied, the type of the condition for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the number of special games to be executed after the jackpot game is completed, thereby improving the interest in the game. be able to.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, for example, the ratio at which the execution conditions of the first to fourth setting suggestion effects are satisfied depending on whether the special game that is a big hit is being executed or the special game that is out of the ordinary is being executed. It may be different. In this case, even if the execution condition of the first to fourth setting suggestion effects is satisfied in the case where the special game that is a big hit is executed, the ratio of the execution condition of the first to fourth setting suggestion effects is higher than that in the case that the special game that is out of order is executed. It may be lower. To give a specific example, among the fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP07 in which the SR1 effect is executed, when any of the fluctuation patterns HP07 which is a big hit is determined rather than when the fluctuation pattern HP04 which is an outlier is determined. Has a higher probability of winning the first setting suggestion effect lottery, and the first setting suggestion effect is executed. As a result, the first setting suggestion effect is more likely to be executed in the case where the SR1 effect is executed and becomes a big hit than in the case where the SR1 effect is executed and becomes a miss. In other words, by executing the first setting suggestion effect and the SR1 effect, the expectation of a big hit is increased, and the expectation of a big hit can be raised. That is, the rate at which the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied differs depending on whether or not the hit is a big hit.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when a special game that is a big hit is being executed and a special game that is not a big hit is being executed, a specific advance notice effect (notice effect) is executed according to the current set value. The probabilities may be different. To give a specific example, when the fluctuation patterns HP04 and HP07 at which the SR1 effect is executed are determined, the specific advance notice effect is executed with a predetermined probability. This specific advance notice effect is an effect that can be executed both when the jackpot hits and when the jackpot is missed, and is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation of the jackpot. Then, when the current set value is equal to or higher than the predetermined set value, there is a higher probability that any of the jackpot fluctuation patterns HP07 is determined than when the outlier variation pattern HP04 is determined. A specific notice effect is executed. As a result, it is suggested that the current set value is equal to or higher than the predetermined set value depending on whether the hit is a big hit or not when the specific advance notice effect is executed.

-In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, the special game executed in the high base state is executed regardless of whether the special game is executed in the high base state or the low base state. The total number of executions and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state is counted, but is not limited to this. For example, after the jackpot game is completed, the number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state and the number of executions of the special game executed in the low base state may be counted, and the total number of each may be calculated. That is, the total number of executions of the special game executed in the high base state and the execution number of the special game executed in the low base state is not particularly limited in the counting process executed, and the result is It suffices if the total number of times is counted.

-In the above embodiment, an effect capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the special passage area 36 is executed as a special effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect that can identify that the game ball has not passed through the special passage area 36 may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can identify that the long distribution control is performed may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can identify that the long distribution control is not performed may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that becomes a probabilistic big hit and can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that becomes a non-probability variable jackpot and can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can be specified to be controlled to a high base state after the end of the big hit game may be executed as a special effect. For example, an effect that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state after the end of the big hit game may be executed as a special effect.

-In the above embodiment, when the various reserved memory numbers are not the upper limit, the effect of prompting the entry of the game ball into the winning opening is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, various reserved memory numbers. Even when is not the upper limit number, an effect of prompting the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be executed. Further, for example, when the number of various reserved memories is the upper limit, the effect of prompting the entry of the game ball into the winning opening may not be executed.

-In the above embodiment, an effect of encouraging the entry of a game ball into the winning opening, such as "Aim for over-winning to the first starting opening!", Is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, "First starting". An effect that can be identified as suggesting the current set value may be executed, such as "The set value may be known by over-winning the mouth." That is, the effect display device 27 on which such an effect is executed corresponds to the notification means for notifying the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect and the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect.

-In the above embodiment, the first setting suggestion effect has a higher priority than the second setting suggestion effect, and the first to third setting suggestion effects have a higher priority than the fourth setting suggestion effect. For example, the priorities may be reversed.

-In the above embodiment, the mode of establishing the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect changes according to the priority, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the mode of establishing the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect changes according to the execution order. May be good. To give a specific example, when the fourth setting suggestion effect is executed first and it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied during the execution of the fourth setting suggestion effect. In addition, it may be controlled so that the previously executed fourth setting suggestion effect is continuously executed and the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. As described above, when the setting suggestion effect is executed first, another setting suggestion effect is not executed later. In other words, when one of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is being executed, the other of the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is not executed.

-In the above embodiment, at the start of the special game, it is determined whether the execution conditions of the first to third setting suggestion effects are satisfied by the input of the game start command, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, special. During the game, it may be determined whether or not at least one of the execution conditions of the first to third setting suggestion effects is satisfied, triggered by the input of a predetermined control command. In other words, the determination of whether the execution condition of the first setting suggestion effect is satisfied and the determination of whether the execution condition of the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied do not have to be the same trigger. That is, when either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the execution condition of either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied. Whether or not it may be determined. In such a case, when it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the setting suggestion effect is satisfied according to the execution order, either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect is executed. If so, the execution condition of either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is not satisfied. In other words, when either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect is executed, the execution of either the first setting suggestion effect or the second setting suggestion effect is executed. The condition is not met. Of course, when either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is not executed, the execution condition for executing either one of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect is satisfied. May be done.

-In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is satisfied by inputting a predetermined control command during the special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the special game and the jackpot. In the standby state in which the game is not performed, it may be determined whether or not the execution condition of the fourth setting suggestion effect is satisfied, triggered by the input of a predetermined control command.

-In the above embodiment, the first to third setting suggestion effects are adopted as the first specific effect, and the fourth setting suggestion effect is adopted as the second specific effect. For example, the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Is an effect in which the start condition and the end condition are different, but the effect is not limited to this, and for example, at least one of the start condition and the end condition may be different. That is, the first to third setting suggestion effects and the fourth setting suggestion effect may be different from each other at least one of the start condition for starting the execution and the end condition for ending the execution.

-In the above embodiment, it is a common effect element to use the same light emitting movable member 80 for the second setting suggestion effect and the first notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if the same light emitting movable member 80 is used. , At least one of the operation mode of the movable member 80a and the emission color of the light emitting body 80b may be different. That is, at least a part of the effect element of the second setting suggestion effect and the effect element of the first notice effect may be common.

-In the above embodiment, the second setting suggestion effect and the third setting suggestion effect can be executed based on the number of times the special game is executed after the end of all the jackpot games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined jackpot game (for example, a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, Za) is given, a second setting suggestion is made based on the number of times a special game is executed after the predetermined jackpot game is completed. The effect and the third setting suggestion effect may be executable.

-In the above embodiment, when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches a specified number, either short distribution control or long distribution control is performed. Not limited to. For example, the short distribution control and the long distribution control are performed not when the number of game balls entered into the large winning opening 31 reaches the specified number but when the predetermined time is reached. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, sensors for detecting the passage of the game ball may be provided in the normal passage region 37.
-In the above embodiment, when the game ball passes through the special passing area 36 during the big hit game, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game corresponds to the type of big hit, and even if the probability state after the end of the big hit game is determined by determining the type of big hit. Good. In this case, the special passage region 36, the distribution member 38, and the like may not be provided. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb is determined, the jackpot is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is determined. In that case, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, in this case, in addition to the jackpot based on the symbols ZA to ZC, Za, Zb, there is a jackpot based on the symbol Zc, and when the jackpot based on the symbol Zc is determined, it is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. You may. That is, as the type of big hit, even if there is a big hit in which the game ball easily passes through the special passing area 36 and a big hit in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special passing area 36, the jackpot is controlled to a low probability state after the game is completed. There may be a jackpot to be played and a jackpot controlled to a high probability state.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is adopted as the first jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is adopted as the second jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the jackpot based on the symbol ZC is adopted as the first jackpot. A jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zb may be adopted as the second jackpot, respectively. Further, for example, a jackpot based on the symbol ZC may be adopted as the first jackpot, and a jackpot based on the symbol Za may be adopted as the second jackpot. In other words, a jackpot based on the first special game may be adopted as the first jackpot, and a jackpot based on the second special game may be adopted as the second jackpot. That is, the first jackpot is the total opening time of the jackpot 31 during the jackpot game, the game state (probability state, base state) after the end of the jackpot game, and the type of special game (first special game, second special game). ) May be a jackpot that is more disadvantageous than the second jackpot, and may be a jackpot that is more advantageous than the second jackpot.

-In the above embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC is adopted as the first jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is adopted as the second jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the first jackpot game. As a result, a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC may be adopted, and a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb may be adopted as the second jackpot game. Further, for example, a jackpot game based on the symbol ZC may be adopted as the first jackpot game, and a jackpot game based on the symbol Za may be adopted as the second jackpot game. In other words, a jackpot game based on the first special game may be adopted as the first jackpot game, and a jackpot game based on the second special game may be adopted as the second jackpot game. That is, the first big hit game includes the total opening time of the big winning opening 31 during the big hit game, the game state (probability state, base state) after the end of the big hit game, and the type of special game (first special game, second special). At least one of the games) may be a jackpot game that is more disadvantageous than the second jackpot game, and may be a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, when the high accuracy and high base state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed, when the fall lottery is won in the 101st and subsequent special games, the low accuracy and low base state is obtained from the special game won in the fall lottery. However, the control is not limited to this, and for example, the low probability and low base state may be controlled from the next special game of the special game that won the fall lottery.

-In the above embodiment, when the fall lottery is won, the low probability state is controlled when the execution of the special game is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the low probability state is when the execution of the special game ends. It may be controlled to. In this case, the low base state may be controlled when the execution of the special game is started, or the low base state may be controlled when the execution of the special game ends. That is, it suffices to be controlled to a low probability state and a low base state with the execution of the special game.

-In the above embodiment, the fall lottery is performed when the execution of the special game is started, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the fall lottery may be performed when the execution of the special game is completed.

-In the above embodiment, the fall lottery is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the fall lottery may not be performed. Further, for example, when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the high probability state may be continuously controlled until the next big hit game is given, and by the time the next big hit game is given. When the number of times the special game is executed reaches the specified upper limit, the high probability state may be controlled to the low probability state. That is, when the high probability state is controlled after the end of the big hit game and the number of times the special game executed after the end of the big hit game reaches the specified upper limit, the special game (predetermined variable game) becomes the upper limit. The control condition associated with the execution of is satisfied, and the game may be controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state.

-In the above embodiment, the end condition of the round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, if there is a first end condition, there may be no second end condition, and there may be a third end condition different from the first end condition and the second end condition. .. That is, the round game ends at least when the number of game balls detected to have entered the large winning opening 31 in the round game reaches the predetermined upper limit before the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It can be said that it is a game to play.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a low base state may be adopted as the first gaming state, and a high base state may be adopted as the second gaming state. Further, for example, a low probability state may be adopted as the first gaming state, and a high probability state may be adopted as the second gaming state. That is, the first gaming state may be a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the second gaming state, and the first gaming state may be a gaming state that is more favorable to the player than the second gaming state. ..

-In the above embodiment, the high accuracy high base state is adopted as a specific gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming states such as a low accuracy high base state and a low accuracy low base state may be adopted. Good.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, a concept including a gaming state and whether or not it is a big hit game may be used as a state.

-In the above embodiment, there are a plurality of types of determination tables in which at least a part of the determinable variation patterns is different, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, all the determinable variation patterns are the same, but some of them are the same. It may be a plurality of types of decision tables having different decision probabilities. That is, it suffices if there is a determination table with different determination conditions for the fluctuation pattern, and there is no problem even if the information is not stored as the table.

-In the above embodiment, a part of the determinable variation pattern is different for each determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, all the determinable variation patterns may be different for each determination table. .. Further, for example, all the determinable fluctuation patterns may be the same for each determination table, and in that case, it is preferable to make the determination probability of the variation pattern different for each determination table. That is, the determination conditions of the variation pattern, such as a part or all of the variation patterns that can be determined and the determination probability of the variation pattern, may be different for each determination table.

-In the above embodiment, for example, control for shifting (changing) the effect mode may be performed according to the operation of the operation button 19. That is, at least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be an effect mode that can be controlled according to the operation of the player.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. Good.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the ratio at which the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects are satisfied may be different. To give a specific example, the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb (symbol ZC) is a jackpot that is more disadvantageous than the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za, and the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is the symbols ZB, Zb. When the jackpot based on (symbol ZC) is determined, the condition may be more likely to be established than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za is determined. Therefore, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb is determined, the expectation for the establishment of the execution condition of the sixth setting suggestion effect is raised more than when the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is determined. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game due to the determination of the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zb, which is more disadvantageous than the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za. Further, for example, in the high base state, the ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects may be higher than in the low base state. Further, for example, the high probability state may have a higher ratio of satisfying the execution conditions of various setting suggestion effects than the low probability state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, any of the effect modes MA to ME may be adopted as the first effect mode and the second effect mode.
-In the above embodiment, for example, even if there is no effect mode among the effect modes MA to ME, there may be an effect mode other than the effect modes MA to ME.

-In the above embodiment, for example, any of the determination tables T1 to T4 may be adopted as the first determination condition and the second determination condition.
-In the above embodiment, for example, even if there is no determination table among the determination tables T1 to T4, there may be a determination table other than the determination tables T1 to T4.

-In the above embodiment, the current setting value is suggested by executing the setting suggestion effect, but the present setting value is not limited to this, and for example, the current setting value may be definitively notified, and a combination thereof may be notified. It may be. That is, the setting suggestion effect may be at least one of a suggestion effect that suggests the current set value and a notification effect that notifies the current set value.

-In the above embodiment, all of the first to sixth setting suggestion effects can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, even if at least a part of the first to sixth setting suggestion effects is not executed. Good. Further, for example, in addition to the first to sixth setting suggestion effects, another setting suggestion effect may be feasible.

-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, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-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 predetermined ball entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The game state includes a low probability state and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than that of the low probability state. The big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery and the low probability state are controlled. The game state control means is provided with a fall lottery means for performing a fall lottery, and when the game state control means is controlled to the high probability state and the ball entry rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game, after the end of the big hit game. When the fall lottery is won by the execution of the variable game of the specified number of times, when the symbol variable game won in the fall lottery is executed, the low probability state is controlled and the variable game of the specified number of times is executed. When the fall lottery is won after the specified number of variable games are executed after the jackpot game is completed, the variable game won in the fall lottery is executed. , The low probability state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state are controlled, and the specific number of times is larger than the specified number of times.

(B) The winning probability of the jackpot lottery when controlled to the low probability state is characterized in that it differs depending on the setting information set by the setting control means.
(C) The ratio at which the control condition is satisfied differs depending on the setting information set by the setting control means.

(D) In a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening on the condition that the big hit lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied, the starting entrance where the game ball can enter , A setting control means for setting any setting information among a plurality of setting information for determining an advantage degree regarding the jackpot game, and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and the game is provided at the start ball opening. When the hold condition is satisfied when the ball enters, the execution of the variable game is suspended, and the hold condition is when the number of reserved games on which the execution of the variable game is held reaches a predetermined maximum number of games. The condition is not satisfied, and the effect includes a special effect that is executed when the special condition is satisfied. The special effect includes a suggestion effect that suggests setting information set by the setting control means, and the setting. There is at least one of the notification effects for notifying the setting information set by the control means, and the special condition is that the game ball enters the starting entrance when the number of reserved games has reached the upper limit. It is characterized by being a condition that can be established when the ball is hit.

(E) The mode in which the first special condition for executing the first special effect and the mode in which the second special condition for executing the second special effect are satisfied are different from each other.
(F) A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern is provided, and the second condition is a condition that can be satisfied when a special variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determining means.

(G) The mode in which the first specific condition for executing the first specific effect and the mode in which the second specific condition for executing the second specific effect are satisfied are different from each other.
(H) The special condition is a condition that can be satisfied in different periods depending on whether the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means and the second jackpot is determined.

(I) The jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game, and the first jackpot game is a game in which a special effect that can specify the degree of advantage for the player is executed. The special condition is a condition that can be satisfied after the special effect is executed in the first big hit game.

(N) When the game state control means controls to the high probability state after the end of the previous big hit game, when the control condition associated with the execution of the variable game is satisfied before the next big hit game is granted, the said It is characterized by controlling to a low probability state.

(L) At least one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is an effect mode that can be controlled according to the operation of the player.
(W) In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game that opens the jackpot on the condition that the jackpot lottery is won when the start condition is satisfied, a plurality of settings that determine the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The effect includes a setting control means for setting any setting information of the information and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect. The effect includes a special effect to be executed when a special condition is satisfied, and the special effect is executed. The effect includes at least one of a suggestion effect that suggests the setting information set by the setting control means and a notification effect that notifies the setting information set by the setting control means, and the effect includes the effect. There is a notice effect that can specify the degree of expectation of winning the big hit lottery, and the notice effect can be executed both when the big hit lottery is won and when the big hit lottery is not won. When the advance notice effect is executed, it is characterized in that it differs depending on whether the big hit lottery is won or not.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, A3 ... distribution actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor (special detection means), SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize Sensor, SE6 ... Special passage sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp (effect execution means), 18 ... Speaker (effect execution means), 19 ... Production button, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means, 1st effect execution means, notification means), 28 ... 1st start port (1st start ball entry port) , 29 ... 2nd start port (2nd start ball entry port), 30 ... normal variable member (opening and closing means), 31 ... large winning opening, 32 ... special variable member (special opening and closing means), 33 ... gate (normal start entry) Ball mouth), 36 ... Special passing area, 37 ... Normal passing area, 38 ... Sorting member, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (setting control means, jackpot lottery means, fall lottery means, jackpot type determining means) , Fluctuation pattern determining means, state control means, game state control means), 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, effect mode control means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM, 80 ... Light emitting movable member (effect execution means).

Claims (2)

In a game machine that grants a big hit game that opens the big winning opening on the condition that the big hit lottery is won when the starting condition is satisfied.
The first starting ball entrance where the game ball can enter, and
The second starting ball entrance where the game ball can enter, and
An opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start ball entrance and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start ball entrance.
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
The jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery and
A gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state,
It is equipped with a production control means that controls the execution of the production .
The game state includes a non-ball entry rate improvement state, a ball entry rate improvement state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting ball entry port than the non-ball entry rate improvement state, and a low probability state. There is a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than that in the low probability state.
When the game state control means controls to the high probability state after the end of the previous big hit game, if the control condition associated with the execution of the variable game is satisfied before the next big hit game is given, the low probability state is satisfied. Control to
When the high probability state is controlled after the end of the previous big hit game, the ratio at which the control condition is satisfied and controlled to the low probability state before the next big hit game is given is the setting control means. Unlike according to the setting information set by,
The above-mentioned production includes a special production that is executed when special conditions are satisfied.
The special effect includes at least one of a suggestion effect that suggests the setting information set by the setting control means and a notification effect that notifies the setting information set by the setting control means.
When the control condition is satisfied and the low probability state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state are controlled after the jackpot game is completed, the high probability state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state are controlled. The special conditions are the number of variable games executed when the high probability state and the ball entry rate improvement state are controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and the low probability state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state. A gaming machine that can be satisfied when the total number of times with the number of variable games executed while being played is a specific number of times . A normal start ball entrance where a game ball can enter, and
A special opening / closing means that operates so as to take an open state in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening.
A special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening, and
A fall lottery means for performing a fall lottery to control the low probability state, and
A means for determining the type of jackpot and a means for determining the type of jackpot,
Fluctuation pattern determination means for determining variation patterns,
The production execution means to execute the production and
A presentation mode control means for controlling the presentation mode, gaming machine according to claim 1, Ru comprising a.